Author: Powaful
On Saturday, August 9th, key members of The Garifuna Nation gathered in the vibrant coastal community of Seine Bight, Belize, to address the pressing issues and future direction of the Garifuna people in Belize. The meeting, which brought together influential leaders and advocates, was attended by President Egbert Higinio, Dr. Enita Barrett, Cyril Uruwei Garcia, Marley Chatuye, and Ms. Esther Savery. Together, they engaged in candid, forward-looking discussions about cultural preservation, economic empowerment, and political engagement. 1. Strengthening the Economic Roots – Cassava at the Forefront One of the major highlights was the upcoming Cassava Conference scheduled to be held in Punta Gorda, Belize. Cassava is not only a…
It has been over three months since community advocate Jeremy Enriquez lodged a formal letter of complaint with the Judicial and Legal Services Commission (JLSC) and the Office of the Chief Justice on April 23rd, 2025. The matter, followed by a second letter on May 22nd, remains shrouded in troubling silence. Despite the gravity of his concerns, Enriquez reports no resolution, no outlined process, and no timeline from the authorities entrusted with upholding the integrity of the justice system. “Although my letter of complaint was delivered to the JLSC and the office of the Chief Justice on April 23rd 2025, with a follow-up letter one month later on May 22nd,…
Dangriga, Belize – August 1, 2025 On Friday, August 1st, the newly elected executive members of the National Garifuna Council (NGC) hosted a meet and greet in Dangriga Town to introduce themselves, outline their vision for the next two years, and listen to the concerns of the community. The event started on a hopeful note, but the room quickly turned into a space of hard truths and unfiltered questions.Many Dangriga residents expressed that they have lost confidence in the NGC, citing concerns about transparency, the influence of the Cayetano family, and the organization’s voting process. Despite the tension, the new executive members remained optimistic and committed to restoring faith…
This exile was the aftermath of immense suffering. Recent research by Garifuna historian Andoni Castillo uncovered evidence in London revealing that about 3,000 of our people were imprisoned in Portsmouth Castle, England
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…