Corozal News

The archaeological history of Belize over the last 200 years illustrates that "Mayan mound maulers" – a phrase coined by Dr. Norman Hammond of Boston University who worked in the ruins of Noh Mul and Santa Rita in the mid 1970’s – were in this country along with those who raped and pillaged our forest of its natural resources even before slavery was introduced to our shores.

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The much anticipated Bi-national Border Bridge between Mexico and Belize opened unceremoniously last week. It was a surprise if you made a trip to Chetumal and had not been informed of the opening!

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Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow announced that BTL is enabling "full and open access to VOIP based services and applications in Belize … the government needed to keep its commitment. Technology is moving so quickly that we would have been playing a losing game if we had continued trying to restrict VOIP."

The Corozal Police formation under the command of Superintendent Andrew Ramirez held a most successful town meeting last night at the Andres Campos Civic Center. The meeting was chaired by Henry Menzies, President of the Citizens Coalition For A Better Corozal. Even though the turnout was quite disheartening, the topics and statistics discussed were very much enlightening to those in attendance.

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During tonight April 22nd, people around the world would have a chance to see one of the rarest meteor showers. During the night you will be able to see thousands of these falling stars until April 23.

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On Friday, 19 April 2013, Corozal Junior College held its annual EXPO. Corozal.com took these photos from the EXPO, featuring exhibits by both CJC students, and supportive businesses and organizations from Corozal and elsewhere in Belize.

Belize mourns the passing of a giant in Belize's conservation community. Leonel Heredia, known as "Chocolate" dies at his home in Caye Caulker. He had been troubled by an aneurysm for the past two weeks and that's what took his life. "Don Choc" as we affectionately called him, was 83.

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The excavation work being done at Santa Rita in Corozal Town is resulting in serendipitous offerings far surpassing expectations! Just recently a thousand old crypt was discovered! Channel 7 news rushed to cover the story.

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Today's story features the lovely sunny weather we have been enjoying over the past weeks and the beautiful Corozal Bay, making a case for why our grassy shores are superior to sandy beaches. Hundreds of sea lovers flocked to the bay to enjoy this beautiful time over the weekend. It was good to see everyone having just plain fun in the sun!

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Lincoln Eiley of Corozal Daily (Sometimes) reported that the Easter Week-end was a series of fun activities for the citizens of Corozal!

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This news is not specific to the Corozal Area, but people travel to Belmopan often, so it is considered relevant.

The Caribbean Development Bank is providing the Government of Belize with ,248,000 US for The Belize Road Safety Project. Information about the high incidence of road fatalities in Belize per inhabitant has prompted this action. The Ministry of Health's National Health Information Surveillance Unit has identified road traffic injuries as the four leading cause of death in the country, regardless of age and sex.

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It was a tragic story when it broke that a baby had been kidnapped in Corozal on Sunday night, March 24, and a 0,000 US ransom was demanded. Due to the diligent work of police, the baby was rescued in Corozal Town the next day. Here is the police story of .

Grant D. Jones has graciously donated a series of photographs which are now permanently on display at the Corozal House of Culture. For maximum appreciation, you should visit the House of Culture to enjoy these priceless photographs, taken in Corozal and in Xiabe Village in 1967 and 1968. They are a rare collection of life in Corozal and the district "Back in the Days." For more about the exhibit, click here.

A Cessna plane that crashed into the Pueblo Nuevo lagoon in the Corozal District has been cordoned off as a crime scene by the BDF and the Corozal Police.

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The Corozal Rotary Interation has put out a press release thanking the Corozal Town Council for their invaluable assistance in installing playground equipment at the Santa Rita Park.

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Information about drilling for oil in Belize.

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Congratulations to Rigo Vellos of Corozal Town who was named Mr. Belize in a competition in Belize City in 2012! He is manager and trainer at the Lotus Studio Gym on 5th Avenue in Corozal Town.

Rigo has been offered the chance to compete in the Hercules Olympia competition on May 11 in Colchester, England. It would be a dream come true for him to compete internationally, and friends want to make that dream come true by raising US 00 to pay for his airfare hotel and food.

If you are able to do so, please make a donation via Paypal or credit card on the website . You can also read more about Rigo on this site.

Corozal News! USA Ambassador announces the Belize Defense Force receiving 8 Seabee reconnaissance jet propelled boats for interoperability missions in the Rio Hondo, Corozal.

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Due to the efforts of the Corozal Rotary Club in cooperation with the Corozal Town Board and other organizations and the work of two Rotary Clubs in Canada as well as youth groups, new state-of-the-art playground equipment over four days installed at Santa Rita Park, right next to Santa Rita Archaeological Site. This project demonstrates what can be done with international cooperation, all the way from volunteers from Canada to the families in the neighborhood who helped provide snacks and labor, painting benches, digging holes, and painting the old swings, giving the park a brand new look!

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Due to the efforts of the Corozal Rotary Club in cooperation with the Corozal Town Board and other organizations and the work of two Rotary Clubs in Canada as well as youth groups, new state-of-the-art playground equipment over four days installed at Santa Rita Park, right next to Santa Rita Archaeological Site. This project demonstrates what can be done with international cooperation, all the way from volunteers from Canada to the families in the neighborhood who helped provide snacks and labor, painting benches, digging holes, and painting the old swings, giving the park a brand new look!

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