March 2012
Caribbean Export Announces Expression of Interest London 2012 Soul Fusion Concert
Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), under the 10th European Development Fund will be coordinating a Caribbean Soul Fusion Concert during the London 2012 Olympics, on August 10th, 2012. more >
February 2012
Institute of Creative Arts is now accepting submissions for the exhibit Women in Arts
January 2012
National Institute of Culture and History launched the Maya 2012 Calendar of Events
On Wednesday, January, 11th the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) alongside the
National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) launched the Maya 2012 Calender
of Events.
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July 2010
NICH Strategic Plan 2010-2015
The NICH 2010-15 Strategic Plan is premised on the centrality of culture to all aspects of Belize's development, including building social cohesion and fostering national identity. more >
December 2009
Minister of Culture Tours NICH
Hon. Manuel Heredia is on a countrywide tour of all NICH-managed projects and sites. This includes archaelogical sites managed by the Institute of Archaelogy, Museums and Houses of Culture managed by the Museum of Belize as well as the venues managed by the Institute of Creative Arts. more >
January 2009
The Dianne Haylock decision
The President of NICH (National Institute of Culture and Heritage), Dianne Haylock, has been at the center of a firestorm of controversy and yet, the likelyhood is, that her contact will be renewed on February 19th. more >
Cabinet votes to suspend Dianne Haylock
President of the National Institute of Culture and History, Dianne Haylock, will be suspended without pay for a month – that is the decision of Cabinet after meeting with Haylock today. Reports are that Haylock explained to the Cabinet the justification for entering into the contract with David Gegg’s Cruise Solutions and fielded questions about the contract. more >
August 2008
Andy Palacio Foundation Launched
Andy Palacio's friends and family today launched the Andy Palacio Foundation. more >
January 2008
Andy Palacio laid to rest
Iconic Belizean musician and Deputy Administrator and Cultural Ambassador of the National Institute of Culture & History passed away suddenly on 19 January at the age of 47.more >
October 2007
Belizean musician UNESCO's Artist for Peace
The Director-General of UNESCO, Koïchiro Matsuura, has designated the celebrated Belizean musician and singer Andy Palacio a UNESCO Artist for Peace. more >
February 2007
Cultural Policy of Belize
The Latin American country along the bay of Honduras – the Maya name of which means 'muddy water' – has a relatively well organised cultural policy. more >
December 2005
Minister commits to heritage museum
The Minister of National Development, Investment and Culture for Belize, Mark Espat, has recently signed an agreement which will renew the government’s support for the National Institute of Culture and History’s Gulisi Garifuna Museum. more >
July 2004
‘Voice of the Caribbean’ launched at leaders summit
The pilot phase of a new radio project for the Caribbean community has been launched at the 25th meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) in Grenada. more >
December 2003
Belizean Handicraft Association formed
A group of Belizean woodcarvers and other handicraft producers met recently at the University of Belize to establish the Belize Woodcarvers and Handicraft Producers Association. more >
November 2003
Belize National Dance Company performs in US
Snapshots of Belizian culture are set to be presented through a combination of dance and drama when the Belize National Dance Company stage performances and conduct workshops in La Crosse, USA, this month. more >
May 2003
Culture Awareness Week in Belize
Belize Ministry of Education, Youths and Sports recently launched Culture Awareness Week, celebrated from May 20 to 23. more >
Belize and Mexico discuss co-operation and exchange
An historic meeting between Belize and Mexico was held recently, as part of an effort to seek more co-operation and exchange between the two countries. more >
November 2002
Major exhibition opens in Belize
The Belize Ministry of Tourism and Culture has recently announced the launch of a new exhibition depicting the Poustina Earth Park project in photographs and other works. more >
September 2002
Equating culture with freedom
Belizean Prime Minister Said Musa has officially inaugurated the Banquitas House of Culture, located in multicultural Orange Walk Town. more >
July 2002
Celebrations to mark anniversary of Belize independence
The September Celebrations Committee of the Belize Ministry of Tourism and Culture has recently announced the theme for the 2002 celebrations to take place in Belize City. more >
May 2002
New library for Belize
'Education is the key in fighting poverty, and a library is a way in which we give our children the opportunity to climb that ladder and build a great future,' commented Belize Prime Minister Said Musa at the inauguration of a new library and computer centre in Port Loyola. more >
February 2002
Museum of Belize opens
The new Museum of Belize in Belize City was opened by the South American republic's Prime Minister, Said Musa, earlier this month, in a celebration attended by Caribbean and Central American leaders, prominent Belizeans and the Ambassador of Taiwan, Charles Tsai. more >
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