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Belize

Punta Rocker

Arts, Culture & Media

In Belize, the Garifuna are a distinctive ethnic minority — the descendants of Africans and Carib Indians. The modern Garifuna music called punta rock is popular throughout the island and beyond, and its biggest star is Andy Palacio. He plays for us live in the studio, and tells Kurt about his new record “Watina,” which […]

Remembering Andy Palacio

Arts, Culture & Media

Ancient Mayan Pyramid Bulldozed, Mostly Reduced to Rubble for Use as Road Fill

Conflict & Justice
The World

Britain Named Most Prolific Invader

Arts, Culture & Media

Creole Anthem

Arts, Culture & Media
The World

Traditional Healers Protect a Rainforest in Belize

Matt Binder reports on Terra Nova, an innovative rainforest reserve in Belize. The government of Belize has entrusted management of the preserve to traditional healers, who tend to the area’s medicinal plants as well as the surrounding ecosystem.

The World

Belizan Farmers Protect Forests and Monkeys

Matt Binder reports on a new sanctuary for howler moneys, run by subsistence farmers in the Central American country of Belize. The trees in the sanctuary have helped stem soil erosion, and the large population of monkeys has helped bring tourist dollars to the area.

The World

Global Hit – Garifuna Women’s Project

Arts, Culture & Media

Women singers in Belize rarely get a chance to step into the spotlight since many of the best are homemakers. But the Garifuna Women’s Project is a change from that. Anchor Marco Werman introduces us to a unique collection of Belizean songs.

The World

Sharon Matola

Environment

Sharon Matola, Director of the Belize Zoo, talks to Faith about her battle to save the bird known as the scarlet macaw.