Belizean Poets Society
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The Belizean Poets Society is a literary organization established in 2005 to promote Belize
an poetry and literary experience.
on September 8, 2005.
The founding members were Adele Ramos-Daly
of the Amandala
, Ansel West, Margaret Arana, Police Supt. Edward Broaster, Erwin X (Jones) and Orson Elrington.
Its counts as its mission
, 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.
Belize
Belize is a constitutional monarchy and the northernmost country in Central America. Belize has a diverse society, comprising many cultures and languages. Even though Kriol and Spanish are spoken among the population, Belize is the only country in Central America where English is the official...
an poetry and literary experience.
Formation
The BPS was registered in August 2005 and formally launched by six individuals in Belize CityBelize City
Belize City is the largest city in the Central American nation of Belize. Unofficial estimates place the population of Belize City at 70,000 or more. It is located at the mouth of the Belize River on the coast of the Caribbean. The city is the country's principal port and its financial and...
on September 8, 2005.
The founding members were Adele Ramos-Daly
Adele Ramos-Daly
Adele Ramos-Daly is a Belizean poet, author, journalist and publisher. She is assistant editor of the Amandala, a widely circulated tabloid newspaper, published twice weekly....
of the Amandala
Amandala
Amandala is a Belizean tabloid newspaper; published twice weekly, it is considered the "most widely circulated newspaper in Belize." It was established on August 13, 1969 as the chief spreadsheet for the United Black Association for Development...
, Ansel West, Margaret Arana, Police Supt. Edward Broaster, Erwin X (Jones) and Orson Elrington.
Its counts as its mission
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 CelebrationsSeptember Celebrations (Belize)
The September Celebrations are a pair of holidays in the Central American nation of Belize only eleven days apart. They are:* Battle of St. George's Caye Day , September 10, celebrated since 1798;...
, as well as smaller gatherings and exhibitions.
Society members such as Ramos, Erwin, Kalilah Enriquez
Kalilah Enríquez
Kalilah Enríquez is a Belizean poet, media personality and entertainer. She is currently host of KREM Radio's Wake Up Belize Morning Vibes alongside Evan "Mose" Hyde....
and Edward Broaster are all published authors of poetry and other media and are routinely called on to present works at important ceremonies.