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Chicago Consulate (Passport Office) Officially Opened

By Karl Villanueva on August 27, 2018 No Comment Belizeans, chicago, Debbie Schell, Honorary Consul, Lety castellanos, Passport

Belize’s newest consular office opened in downtown Evanston on Sunday. At a well-attended Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Chicago-area Belizeans were introduced to the new Honorary Consul. They were also given a grand tour of the new Consulate and Passport Office on the sixth floor at 1603 Orrington Av. in the Chase Bank Building. Mrs. Leticia Castellanos was […]

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 […]

Belize Day in Chicago

By Belize in America on July 31, 2017 No Comment Belize, Belize Day, chicago, Cyril Uruwei, Garifuna

[pmill_vat vid=”11″] Belize Day Celebration is once coming to Chicago- and 2017 promises to be super loaded. This event takes place EVERY 1st Sunday of August and showcases the diversity of our Belizean people, food, art, music, crafts and culture. This year the celebration will be hosted at the Burnham Park 3900 Lake Shore Dr., […]

Belize Day in Chicago 2017

By Belize in America on July 9, 2017 No Comment Belize Day, Belize In America, chicago, Creale, Cyril Uruwei, Garifuna

[pmill_vat vid=”10″] Belize Day Celebration is once coming to Chicago- and 2017 promises to be super loaded. This event takes place EVERY 1st Sunday of August and showcases the diversity of our Belizean people, food, art, music, crafts and culture. This year the celebration will be hosted at the Burnham Park 3900 Lake Shore Dr., […]

Donation to Punta Gorda Methodist School – Belize

By Belize in America on September 16, 2016 No Comment Belize, Belize Day, chicago, Donation, Punta Gorda

The Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee (Chicago, IL) made a generous donation to Punta Gorda Methodist School. The donation including financial contribution and an assortment of needed items were handed over to Punta Gorda Methodist School Principal Florence Ramclam and Student Council Representative, Devyne Lopez, by the committee. Business Manager Martha […]

Official Belize Day in the park – Chicago 2016

By Belize in America on August 18, 2016 1 Comment Belize Day, chicago

Despite the unfortunate interruption at this year’s Belize Day 2016 in Chicago, it is safe to say that this year was the BIGGEST and more exciting. Attendees from all parts of the United States and Belize demonstrated and festive and patriotic spirit. The vibe was that of unity and love – love for people and […]

Chicago Belize Day 2016 Educational Fund Award Selection

By Belize in America on August 16, 2016 3 Comments Belize, Belize Day, chicago, Donations

Official Request Phyllis V. Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee The Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee is soliciting the Belizean Community participation in the selection of the recipient of the 2016 educational fund award. The committee has selected Toledo District, Belize as the area of concentration […]

Chicago Belize Day 2016 Interrupted

By Belize in America on August 10, 2016 No Comment chicago, Entertainment, Events

OFFICIAL STATEMENT Phyllis Hughes President Belize Educational Fund and Day in the Park Committee A wonderful day of celebration was interrupted by the actions of one individual. We are deeply saddened by the incident that occurred at Belize Day 2016 and are very concerned that two individuals that were injured. We apologize to our vendors, […]