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== Writing style and criticism == |
== Writing style and criticism == |
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| ⚫ | The Belize Times is the official organ of the PUP and hence must be expected to have a pro-PUP agenda. Its feature articles contain information that is certainly inflammatory if not outright scandalous, and are generally critical of the opposing United Democratic Party, whether in or out of government. The Times has gotten into trouble on numerous occasions over articles bylined in its newspaper and is considered the least regarded of Belize's "Big Four" |
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The Belize Times was established in 1956 after a [[People's United Party|split in the party]] lost it the support of the Belize Billboard, owned by [[Phillip Goldson]]. |
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Contrasted to this is its much softer treatment of the party that sponsors it; however, this has to be expected. |
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| ⚫ | The Belize Times is the official organ of the PUP and hence must be expected to have a pro-PUP agenda. Its feature articles contain information that is certainly inflammatory if not outright scandalous, and are generally critical of the opposing [[United Democratic Party (Belize)|United Democratic Party]], whether in or out of government. The Times has gotten into trouble on numerous occasions over articles bylined in its newspaper and is considered the least regarded of Belize's "Big Four" weeklies. Contrasted to this is its much softer treatment of the party that sponsors it; however, this has to be expected. |
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The Times has endured numerous nicknames from opponents directed at its writing style, including the "Belize Slimes" and the "Belize Grimes", but has never apologized for its style except where necessary. |
The Times has endured numerous nicknames from opponents directed at its writing style, including the "Belize Slimes" and the "Belize Grimes", but has never apologized for its style except where necessary. |
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Attorney Lois Young Barrow has filed with the Supreme Court a libel suit against the Times over articles it printed in October 2006 attacking Barrow. Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh has issued an injunction, which the Times plans to appeal. |
Attorney Lois Young Barrow has filed with the Supreme Court a libel suit against the Times over articles it printed in October 2006 attacking Barrow. Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh has issued an injunction, which the Times plans to appeal. |
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== External link == |
== External link == |
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* [http://www.belizetimes.bz Belize Times website] |
* [http://www.belizetimes.bz Belize Times website] |
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Revision as of 20:29, 22 October 2006
The Belize Times is a Belizean newspaper and the official organ of the People's United Party. It is published once a week and sells for BZ$1.00.
Its offices are located at the PUP's Belize City headquarters at 3 Queen Street, Belize City. As of August 2006, it has published over 4,500 issues.
Its motto is "The Truth Shall Make You Free", a shortened form of Bible verse John 8:32: "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (King James Version)
Staff
- Editor: Andrew Steinhauer
- Office Manager: Marion Marsden
- Printing Personnel Supervisor: Doreth Bevans
- Desktop Publisher: Christopher Williams
- Typist: Rachael Arana
- Office Supervisor: Fay Castillo-McKay
- Reporter: Alberto Vellos
- Printers: Mark Wagner, Glenn Williams
- Office Assistant: Rennick Reneau
- Contributors (partial listing): Ray and Wendy Auxillou, Valentino Shal, Emory King, Grace Coleman, Gilroy Cadogan
Sections of Newspaper
- Headlines
- Top national news stories
- Editorials (official editorial, "Hard-Hitting" and "Outspoken" guest editorials)
- Seniors Column (compilation of columns from Emory King and "Aunt" Grace Coleman)
- The View from Europe (international news column by David Jessop)
- Feature articles and international news
- Classified ads
- Sports (including predictions of upcoming sports events by columnist Gilroy "Press" Cadogan)
- Cartoons (penned by artist George "Ras Head" Griffith)
Writing style and criticism
The Belize Times was established in 1956 after a split in the party lost it the support of the Belize Billboard, owned by Phillip Goldson.
The Belize Times is the official organ of the PUP and hence must be expected to have a pro-PUP agenda. Its feature articles contain information that is certainly inflammatory if not outright scandalous, and are generally critical of the opposing United Democratic Party, whether in or out of government. The Times has gotten into trouble on numerous occasions over articles bylined in its newspaper and is considered the least regarded of Belize's "Big Four" weeklies. Contrasted to this is its much softer treatment of the party that sponsors it; however, this has to be expected.
The Times has endured numerous nicknames from opponents directed at its writing style, including the "Belize Slimes" and the "Belize Grimes", but has never apologized for its style except where necessary.
2006 libel controversy
 | This article documents a current event. Information may change rapidly as the event progresses, and initial news reports may be unreliable. The latest updates to this article may not reflect the most current information. |
Attorney Lois Young Barrow has filed with the Supreme Court a libel suit against the Times over articles it printed in October 2006 attacking Barrow. Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh has issued an injunction, which the Times plans to appeal.