By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer)
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Oct. 29, 2026
The National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) has given the National Garifuna Council (NGC) $60,000 to commemorate the 224th anniversary of the arrival of the Garifuna in Belize. The contribution was made through the National Celebrations Commission, and was presented to the NGC in Belize City last Friday, October 23.
NGC president Alex Nolberto received the $60,000 cheque from NICH president Albert Vaughan, who remarked that NICH remains committed to supporting Belize’s cultural councils and strengthening the institutions that safeguard, promote and celebrate our rich cultural heritage.
