Monthly Archives: August, 2016
Community and Society
Belize Police Department Officers Graduate from the GREAT Instructors’ Course
A total of 40 officers from the Belize Police Department graduated from the Gang Resistance Education and Training Instructors’ Course on, August 24th.
Conservation
BNCF awards over 75k in terrestrial biodiversity research and protected areas management
The Belize Nature Conservation Foundation (BNCF) awarded two grants in the furtherance of conservation efforts in Belize’s protected areas.
Pageants & Beauty
Miss Belize Universe delegates gear up for online voting & fashion show
The 11 delegates for the Miss Belize Universe Pageant will shine in the golden spotlight at Midas Belize Resort in a pre-‐pageant fashion show on Saturday, Sept. 3.
Community and Society
Norwegian Cruise Line presents bz$100,000 donation to Belize Red Cross Society for Hurricane Earl relief
Norwegian Cruise Line has presented a donation of BZ$100,000 (US$50,000) to assist the people of Belize in the recovery efforts after Hurricane Earl’s impact on the country last month.
Education
BTB 2016 Scholarship Recipients
BTB awarded five (5) scholarships to students venturing into the Tourism field of studies.
Accidents & Disasters
CCRIF makes US$260,000 payout to Belize for rains associated with Hurricane Earl
On August 18, CCRIF SPC made a payout of US$261,073 to the Government of Belize under its excess rainfall insurance policy.
Community and Society
Blackadore Caye’s second consultation sparks heated debate
Blackadore Caye Development Group presented at another public consultation on Wednesday, August 24th.
Environment
GOB invests $15.8 Million to protect Chiquibul Forest
The Government of Belize will be investing $15.8 Million over the next two years to protect the valuable resources of the Chiquibul Forest Reserve.
