Monthly Archives: March, 2017
Politics and Government
Senate denies PACT Bill; GOB to override decision
The PACT Amendment Bill, considered a ‘money Bill,’ was denied by the senate received a seven to six vote, with all social partners voting in opposition.
Business & Economy
EU to lift quotas on sugar
The sustainability of Belize’s sugar industry is now uncertain as the European Union (EU) is seeking to lift quotas on cane sugar, and exchange it with beet sugar.
Weather
Invest 90-L being monitored for early hurricane activity
Since Sunday, March 26th, the National Hurricane Center has been closely monitoring the first Invest 90-L, which is sitting east of the Bahamas, for its potential to develop into a subtropical storm.
Sports
SPTC Softball Tournament advancing to playoffs
There is only one more set of games before The San Pedro Town Council Softball Tournament advances to the playoffs.
Accidents & Disasters
Arson suspected after fire engulfs apartment building in Caye Caulker
A blazing fire suspected to be arson on Friday, March 24th in Caye Caulker Village gutted the second level of an apartment building.
Sports
Tiger Sharks defeat Belize Hurricanes and Western Ballaz
With only three weeks remaining until the playoffs, the Tiger Sharks are once again in first place with 16 accumulative points.
Community and Society
SPHS celebrates Drug Awareness Week
Under the theme, “Put a cap on drugs”, San Pedro High School (SPHS) celebrated its fifth annual Drug Awareness Week.
Community and Society
BWS repairs faulty water breaker to address low water pressure issues
Belize Water Services (BWS) scheduled an interruption to replace a faulty breaker on Wednesday, March 22nd, seeking to regulate water pressure in time for the Easter holidays.
