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''The National Perspective'' is one of Belize's five national newspapers, and the only one not to operate from
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, having its headquarters in
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. The ''Perspective'' was formed in August 2008 and is thought to represent the views of a certain section of the
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(PUP); however, it considers itself independent.


Rivalry with Amandala

The ''National Perspective'' has consistently called out the nation's leading newspaper, ''
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'', and the Kremandala Ltd. media franchise, specifically ''Amandala'' publisher
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, for alleged poor journalism and partisan writing. Amandala has responded selectively, deflecting the criticism and turning it into a larger discussion about the future of Belizean journalism.


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Assistant Editor: Saida Silva * Columnists: Rhenae Nunez, G. Michael Reid, Marshall Nunez, Nuri Muhammad, others (anonymous) * Contributors: Godfrey Smith, Keisha Milligan, Glenn Tillett, Gordon Smith. {{DEFAULTSORT:National Perspective Weekly newspapers published in Belize Newspapers established in 2008