Belize
Belize (; bzj, Bileez) is a Caribbean and Central American country on the northeastern 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 wate ...
an journalist and
media executive
A media proprietor, media mogul or media tycoon refers to a entrepreneur who controls, through personal ownership or via a dominant position in any media-related company or enterprise, media consumed by many individuals. Those with significant co ...
. He is the current News Director and Chief Editor at
Tropical Vision Limited
Tropical Vision Limited, or as it is locally known, Channel 7, is a Belize City based television station operating since 1981.
Its Managing Director is Nestor Vasquez.
Programming
Channel 7 airs a mix of American and Belizean programmes.
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, known locally as Channel 7 News, the longest operating broadcaster in Belize."Our Belize Community – Jules Vasquez," San Pedro Sun, April 26, 2007, https://www.sanpedrosun.com/old/07-174.html He has developed a reputation in Belize because "his comments strike a chord and his questions leave burning marks when fired."
Jules Vasquez was born in
Belize City, Belize
Belize City is the largest city in Belize and was once the capital of the former British Honduras. According to the 2010 census, Belize City has a population of 57,169 people in 16,162 households. It is at the mouth of the Haulover Creek, wh ...
to parents Nestor and Hazel Vasquez. Nestor Vasquez is a prominent Belizean businessman who serves as chairman of the board of directors of Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) and Vice Chairman of the
Central Bank of Belize
The Central Bank of Belize is the central bank of Belize, established in 1982. In 2021 Gustavo Manuel Vasquez was chosen to serve as Governor, replacing A. Joy Grant, who had served in the role since 2016.St. John's College in Belize City before enrolling at
Florida Atlantic University
Florida Atlantic University (Florida Atlantic or FAU) is a Public university, public research university with its main campus in Boca Raton, Florida, and satellite campuses in Dania Beach, Florida, Dania Beach, Davie, Florida, Davie, Fort Lauderd ...
. After completing one year at Florida Atlantic, Jules decided to forgo a bachelor's degree and returned to Belize. He joined Tropical Vision Limited as Master Control Operator in 1991 and began his own live newscast in 1994. Since 1994 he has been a recognizable news figure in the Belizean media.
Jules was recognized as 2007's "Man of the Year" by The Independent newspaper for "ask ngthe questions everyone else seems reluctant to ask.""Man and Woman of the Year," The Independent Newspaper, January 5, 2007, https://ufdc.ufl.edu/UF00099538/00005