University of Belize Faculty and Staff Demonstration

"The captain is saying that the ship is sinking. But where is the captain?"

"Its amazing how much energy is required to get things that ought to have been given from the start  A signature on a piece of paper. Transparency.  Communication.  A clear road map for our future."

"This is not the University of Sankat.  This is the University of Belize!"

"We wish there were more people here but people are afraid. The culture of dis-empowerment has been ingrained in us."

"Without us, the workers and Faculty, this would just be a collection of buildings."

"Do not allow fear to infect your members.  Fear is the most destructive union disease."

Adapting to the New Normal

The changes brought on by the Covid 19 Pandemic has ushered in a new environment which we will have to adapt to. Experts agree that there are several areas of society that will undergo significant changes. In our third episode, Adapting to the New Normal, The Grey Spaces Podcast explores changes coming our way in areas of trade and commerce, education, the workplace and self sustainability.

Belize's Economy and the Covid-19 Pandemic

The economic impact of Covid-19 has been felt throughout the country, communities and at an individual level. The country was already experiencing an economic slowdown in 2019; 2020 was expected to be a year of recovery. As experts tell us, no one could have foreseen what was coming.  To contain the rapid spread of the pandemic, governments around the world have had to prioritize health and put the economy on the back burner. In our second episode, Belize's Economy and the Covid-19 Pandemic, The Grey Spaces Podcast explores the gravity of the impact. 

In this episode we attempt to answer important questions such as: what are key aspects of our economy, what are the sectors most affected, economic crisis impact on mental health, community and society.

Episode 1 Show Notes - Milpa, the environment, and the government

 

Milpa farming usage of slash and burn has came under fire in the last month as it is believed to contribute to recent environmental hazards. This led to the issuing of Statutory Instrument number 59 of 2020 by the Government of Belize which prohibits Milpa and bans burning fields and vegetation altogether. In our premier episode, Milpa, the environment and the government, The Grey Spaces Podcast goes beyond and tells the story from all angles. 

In this episode we seek to answer important questions such as: what is Milpa's place in our society, how do we avoid future environmental hazards and what is the role of the government in legislating the livelihoods of Milpa farmers.