Author: Cyril Uruwei Garcia

Biography of Ivor Rondee Ventura Ivor Rondee Ventura is a proud Garifuna Belizean entrepreneur, Punta Rock artist, and community leader whose life story reflects determination, resilience, and a deep love for Belizean culture. Born on September 27, 1991, in the beautiful town of Dangriga, Belize, Ivor spent much of his childhood in the vibrant village of Hopkins, where he was raised among the rich traditions and values of the Garifuna people. Growing up in this cultural environment instilled in him a strong sense of identity, community, and pride in his heritage. After completing his education, Ivor returned to Dangriga and…

What if the future of Belize isn’t waiting to be built? What if it’s already sitting quietly inside our classrooms, our homes, our villages, and our communities—waiting only for someone to believe in it? That was the powerful message delivered by respected Belizean educator and public servant Jerry Enriquez during his graduation address to the Kaina Online High School Class of 2026, appropriately titled “The Seeds of Change Are Within You.” More than a graduation speech, it was a blueprint for life. Rather than measuring success by wealth, titles, or popularity, Enriquez challenged graduates to focus on becoming people of integrity, compassion, discipline, wisdom,…

I have come to believe that one of the greatest challenges confronting the Garifuna people today is not one we can easily see. It cannot be measured by the number of unemployed young men in Dangriga. It cannot be measured by the number of homes living below the poverty line. It cannot be measured by the number of abandoned buildings, failing businesses, or neglected streets. Nor can it be measured by election results. It is something much deeper. It is something inherited. It is something many of us have never even been taught to recognize. It is called transgenerational trauma. I…

In a case that could redefine the public’s trust in Belize’s judiciary, claimant Jeremy A. Enriquez has taken the extraordinary step of demanding a judge’s removal over claims of behind-the-scenes bias, a live mic blunder, and mounting concerns about fairness in a high-stakes redistricting battle. With allegations of prejudicial remarks, surprise rulings, and judicial overreach, this legal showdown is not just about electoral reform—it’s a test of the very integrity of the courts.

“We recognize that the recent immigration deportation policies have caused fear and anxiety in immigrant communities,” the committee stated. “These policies have resulted in an increase in the presence of ICE within these communities.”

An urgent call to the people of Dangriga — especially those in Lakeland and Rivas Estate