The Belizean Writers and Poets Society is a literary organization established in 2005 to promote
Belize
Belize is a country on the north-eastern coast of Central America. It is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south. It also shares a maritime boundary with Honduras to the southeast. P ...
an writing and poetry.
Formation
The organization was registered in August 2005 as the Belizean Poets Society and formally launched by six individuals in
Belize City
Belize City is the largest city in Belize. It was once the capital city, capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2022 census, Belize City has a population of 63,999 people. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, which is a ...
on September 8, 2005.
The founding members were
Adele Ramos
Adele Ramos is a Belizean poet, author, journalist and publisher. She is assistant editor of the Amandala, a widely circulated tabloid newspaper, published twice weekly.
Biography
Both her father and her grandfather, the Garifuna people, Garifuna ...
of ''
Amandala
''Amandala'' is a Belizean tabloid newspaper. Published twice weekly, it is Belize's largest newspaper. ''Amandala'' was established in 1969 as the print organ of the now-defunct United Black Association for Development (UBAD), but has been poli ...
'', Ansel West, Margaret Arana, Police Supt.
Edward Broaster,
Erwin X (Jones) and Orson Elrington.
Its stated mission was "to enhance and harness poetic skills among Belizean poets, foster the development of the art of poetry, and promote its appreciation among Belizeans."
Reorganization
The Poets Society in 2008 reorganized itself to include writers of all persuasions, and is now the Belizean Writers and Poets Society.
Activities
The Society holds an annual Poets Competition coinciding with Belize's
September Celebrations
The September Celebrations are a pair of holidays in Belize only eleven days apart. They are:
*Battle of St. George's Caye Day (alternatively, National Day), 10 September, celebrated since 1898;
*Independence Day, 21 September, celebrated since 19 ...
, as well as smaller gatherings and exhibitions.
Society members such as Ramos, Erwin,
Kalilah Enriquez and Edward Broaster are all published authors of poetry and other media and are routinely called on to present works at important ceremonies.
Officers
* President: Adele Ramos-Daly
* Vice President: Ansel West
References
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External links
Original websiteon Freewebs.com
Current websiteon Facebook
Belizean literature
Belizean poets
Arts organizations established in 2005