Monthly Archives: November, 2017
Politics and Government
GOB says NO to paying Belize Bank $90 Million CCJ loan judgment for UHS
The Government of Belize will simply NOT pay the $90 Million judgement awarded by the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) to the Belize Bank, for a $35 Million loan borrowed by Universal Health Services Ltd, which the past PUP administration of former Prime Minister Said Musa had secretly guaranteed in 2004.
Sports
San Pedro’s Alex Noralez selected as Head Coach for the National U-15 Female Football Team
San Pedro resident and teacher, Alex Noralez has been selected as the head coach of the Belize National Under- 15 Women’s Football Team.
Government
CARICOM marijuana commission consults Belize
The CARICOM’s Regional Commission on Marijuana is conducting a review of marijuana’s legal status and sought input from the Belizean public through a series of national consultations with a cross-section of our society at Belize Best Western Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City last Thursday, November 23.
Travel & Tourism
Cruise Tourism info at your fingertips with BTB app
Belize’s cruise tourism operators can now have real-time notifications and access to all the information about their industry with the new BTB Cruise App.
Sports
Four teams advance to Copa San Pedro Semifinals
In the 2017 Copa San Pedro quarter-finals battle, only four teams managed to claim a coveted spot in the semifinals playoffs. The top eight...
Arts & Culture
San Pedro House of Culture hosts a Belizean Art Exhibition
The San Pedro House of Culture (SPHC) held an Art Exhibition on Friday, November 24th featuring pieces from local artists.
Health
Mercury in Fish from the Macal River and Other Rivers
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Department of Environment and the Belize Electric Company Limited (BECOL), has completed another assessment of mercury levels in fishes from the Macal River, Mopan, Belize and New River.
Community and Society
San Pedro celebrates 33 years of township
33 years ago the village of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye officially became a town. In honor of this anniversary the San Pedro Town Council hosted a day of special events.
