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San Pedro Town Council introduces Municipal Securities

On Wednesday, December 4th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) presented their project, Municipal Securities (Municipal Bonds and Notes). This initiative will enable residents to invest in a fund to develop the municipality further. Currently, the program allows accredited stakeholders to invest in SPTC Municipal Securities with a commitment to repay them with interest over time. The program is expected to be public by the end of January 2025.
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Belize Bank reveals rebranded icon introducing a new era in banking

On Tuesday, November 26th, Belize Bank Limited unveiled its new brand icon during a nationwide event. This new digital icon symbolizes hope for the future and embodies the identity of the second oldest bank in Central America, illustrating its current position and future direction. The icon also reflects Belize Bank’s roots, purpose, and vision since its establishment in 1902.
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Police searching for a man accused of brutally kidnapping his wife in San Pedro

The police are searching for Kenny Brakeman, who is accused of attacking and kidnapping his ex-wife, Sabela Brakeman, early on Saturday, November 16th. He was last seen in Caye Caulker Village and is now believed to be on the mainland. Sabela was severely injured during the attack and will need to undergo surgery to fully recover. She is seeking the assistance of the public and anyone willing and able can reach out to her sister at telephone number 665-5083.
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No charges in shooting death of Matthew Moses

Matthew Jonathan Moses, a 46-year-old resident of the island, was shot and killed in northern Ambergris Caye on November 8th. According to the police, they received reports about the incident, which is believed to have resulted from a disagreement between Moses and a property caretaker. It was alleged that Moses was acting aggressively toward the caretaker when he was shot. The police detained the property caretaker, who holds a licensed firearm, but he was later released. Authorities await instructions from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) before levying charges.
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Fishermen attacked; boat set on fire in northern Ambergris Caye

An incident occurred on Wednesday, July 31st, in northern Ambergris Caye, where two fishermen were attacked and their boat set on fire. One of the fishermen, Eliezer Aldana reported that he and another colleague were fired upon by a group of individuals in another boat but were not injured. The police have launched an investigation and are searching for the suspects involved in the attack.

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The advantages of teaching abroad with the assistance of Participate Learning

Since 1987, Participate Learning has been a leading cultural teacher exchange program, enhancing education by bringing teachers from around the globe to teach in the United States. Participants enroll in the program to learn about the U.S. education system, culture, and way of life. These teachers become cultural ambassadors for their home countries and, after a maximum of five years, return home to share their experiences and knowledge with their communities. Many educators from Belize have taken advantage of this opportunity. Anyone currently teaching and holding a bachelor’s degree in education can apply by visiting www.participatelearning.com.
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BNTU reports teachers going unpaid; MoECST works to resolve the problem

On Wednesday, October 2nd, the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) issued a press release reporting that more than 130 teachers had not received their salaries for September. This non-payment led to significant discontent among the affected teachers, who anticipated their hard-earned compensation to be fully disbursed by the end of the month. In a quick response, the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology (MoECST) addressed the recent concern. They recognize and share the problem of ensuring that teachers are paid promptly and efficiently and providing the public with clarifications.
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Volleyball Indoor Tournament heading to finals

The opening season of the San Pedro Volleyball Indoor Tournament will conclude this Sunday, December 8th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The final rounds of matches will feature teams competing in the Junior category, followed by COED, and finishing with the Senior divisions. The games will start promptly at 4PM.
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Island athletes shine at Belize City’s Annual Triathlon

Island athletes Kian Trejo, Kent "Bob" Gabourel, and Jesus "Levi" Contreras made their mark at this year's Belize City Triathlon, which took place on December 1st. Trejo earned second place in the Elite Male division, while Gabourel secured fourth. Contreras and his team also achieved first place in the Male Relay category.
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Island celebrations for Garifuna Settlement Day dampened by Tropical Storm Sara

This year, Tropical Storm Sara put a damper on Garifuna Settlement Day activities on the island, leading to the cancellation of the main celebrations. Although there were drumming events at establishments operated by the Garifuna community, traditional events such as parades, large concerts, and the Yurumein (the re-enactment of the arrival of the Garifuna people in Belize) were notably absent. Despite this, the public and bank holiday allowed islanders to enjoy traditional Garifuna dishes, including the popular Hudut.
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The biggest Halloween bash in San Pedro features some of the scariest costumes

The weather forecast predicting rain on Saturday, October 26th, did not dampen the creativity and enthusiasm at the annual Halloween celebration in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Held at La San Pedrana Restaurant inside the Holiday Hotel, this event is considered the country's largest celebration of its kind. As the night ended, several revelers went home with fabulous prizes after impressing the judges in the costume competition.

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