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Interview with Ms. Lisette Guillen – Crime Stoppers: Case Files Chicago

By Belize in America on August 21, 2017 No Comment Belize, Belize In America, Belizean, chicago, Crime Stoppers, Cyril Uruwei, Lisette Guillen

Stay connected for our interview with Ms. Lisette Guillen, Executive Producer of Crime Stoppers: Case Files Chicago, a television show that works as a tool to help law enforcement agencies solve homicide cases and bring justice for families who have lost loved ones to violence. The show airs on Fox Television affiliate The CW, every […]

Chicago Belize Day 2017

By Belize in America on August 14, 2017 No Comment Atlantic International, Belize, Belize Day, Belizean, chicago, Offshore banking

For the past 37 years, every 1st Sunday of August has been Belize Day in Chicago. This year, this culture-rich event, dubbed “Belize Day in the Park” was held at the Burnham Park at 3700 Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL. By now, everyone in Chicago should be recovered from the back-to-back three-day weekend of […]

11th Annual Battle of the Drums 2016 – Punta Gorda, Belize

By Belize in America on October 5, 2016 No Comment Battle of the drums, Belize, Belizean, belizean food, Garifuna, Garifuna food, Garifuna settlement day, Punta Gorda

Food and Fete Battle of the Drums Food and Fete (8:00 p.m. – 3:a.m.) at Toledo Community College (TCC) compound in Punta Gorda Town: This is the term used to describe the opening night of the Battle of the Drums weekend festivities. It will be held on Friday, November 11, 2016 from 8:00 p.m. to […]

Radio Belize Mix interviews Cyril Uruwei

By Belize in America on February 21, 2016 No Comment Belizean, Cyril Uruwei, Interviews, LA, Los Angeles

When you end up in a room with your fellow Belizean compatriots who are likeminded, equally passionate about the growth of country and the advancement of their fellowmen and women, a natural and fervent spark is generated in the midst. I call this spark AUTHENTIC LOVE! My interview with Radio BelizeMIX, hosted by Queen Lorna Smith (Founder of […]

Some history of Hopkins Village, Belize

By Belize in America on February 11, 2016 No Comment Belize, Belizean, Coconut Row, culture, Cyril Uruwei, Dangriga, Garifuna, Garinagu, Hopkins Village, Hotel

History of Hopkins Village, Belize An african woman, Sirrian, and her two daughters were the first people to set foot on Hopkins. However, they disappeared unaccountably. The woman had resided in Uganda, Africa which is believe to be the origin of Hopkins first name, Yugadan. In the year 1937, a group of Black Caribs, Garinagu, […]

Photos of Belize from 2015 – Belize In America

By Belize in America on February 9, 2016 No Comment Belize, Belizean, culture, Dangriga, Garifuna, Los Angeles, Music, photos, Punta Gorda, San Pedro, Travel

We hope you enjoy these photos taken by Cyril Uruwei, publisher of Belize In America. [RPG id=3401] These photos are from our 2015 travel experiences with the Jewel, a.k.a. Belize. You’ll see photos from Orange Walk, Dangriga, Cayo, Placencia, Hopkins, etc. Do enjoy!

Photos from the BIGGEST 2-Day September Celebration in Los Angeles 2015

By Belize in America on September 30, 2015 No Comment Belize, Belizean, Celebration, Independence, Los Angeles, September

[pmill_vat vid=”9″] [RPG id=3288] Watch the Recap VIDEO here… The theme for this year’s September Celebrations is “Belize Renewed, Confident, Competitive, and Committedf.” We hope you enjoy the content we deliver. Please support this movement by sharing with your family and friends. One Love!!!

Belize Independence Day in LA

By Belize in America on September 7, 2015 No Comment Belize, Belizean, Califorina, Cyril Uruwei, LA, Los Angeles, September Celebration

[pmill_vat vid=”10″] This year’s events are scheduled for September 19th (Dance) and September 20th (Festival). BCF (Belize Cultural Foundation) has for many years presented these annual events with Belizeans from all over the U.S. attending each year in celebration of their Culture, History and Traditions! BCF’s annual events in addition to the celebrations, is a time when Belizeans come together reuniting past friends and school friends etc… Send “shout outs” and “greetings” to […]

Belize Day 2015 Giveaway – Chicago

By Belize in America on July 14, 2015 No Comment Belize Day, Belizean, chicago, Event, Events

Read instructions below. [scd id=”1″] Instructions: After a successful submission of the form above, you will be redirected to our Facebook page – to a specific post. Share that post, tag Belize In America and five (5) or more friends, and let them know you will be attending Belize Day 2015 in Chicago. Be creative if […]