And after all that news tonight we all need some comic relief. And that's why our last story is about the so-called Mayan Apocalypse. December 21st., 2012 marks the end of the end of the 13th b'ak'tun of the Mayan Long Count Calendar. To the ancient Maya, 13 b'ak'tuns represented a full cycle of creation - which has led to all the doomsday predictions.
It sort of hocus pocus - but it's great for tourism all through southern Mexico, Guatemala and Belize. But while the tourists eat it up, what are the streets of Belize saying about it?
We asked our colleague Geovanni Brackett to change hats today and use his street smarts to get a sampling of public opinion. Here's what he found out:..
Interviewee
"The world cannot end. We will end, the world will not end. The calendar will not end."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"According to the Maya calendar the world will end. Are you aware?"
Interviewee
"No way, the world would never end because the good Lord runs this world."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Tomorrow is December 21st, according to the Maya calendar the world will end. Are you concern, how do you feel?"
Interviewee
"Actually I don't feel any way because to my understanding it's just the Mayan calendar year will end, it's not really the end of the world itself."
Interviewee
"I don't think the world will end. I think it's who caught up negative it's their world that will come to an end."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Do you think the world will end 2012?"
Interviewee
"It's just people who are thinking those things."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"You think it's just a myth?"
Interviewee
"Yes it is. I will have a busy schedule tomorrow too."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Do you think so?"
Interviewee
"I don't think so."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Are you worried?"
Interviewee
"No I am not."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Do you think the world will end tomorrow?"
Interviewee
"I am ready, do you see. Let's be drunk first and let's have a party."
Interviewee
"Everyone in the United States think the world is going to end, but I think they are wrong."
Geovanni Brackett, reporter
"Completely wrong?"
Interviewee
"Completely wrong."
Interviewee
"What happen to Y2K? It's another sham again, it's a money making thing, they are hustling."
And if tomorrow is the end - at least you know you got to see some history tonight! At about two hours and fifteen minutes, this is the longest newscast we have ever broadcast!
If it's not the end, we'll look forward to seeing you back here tomorrow when Indira Craig will be in.
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