Monthly Archives: June, 2018
Education
Graduation season continues on Ambergris Caye
2018 graduation season continues as schools across the island are celebrating their students' successful completion of primary and pre-school requirements.
Conservation
Environmentalists weigh in on the Belize Barrier Reef removal from UNESCO’S In-Danger list
While it's good news that the Belize Barrier Reef is off the UNESCO List of In-Danger World Heritage Sites, there is much to be done to ensure it stays off the list. Stakeholders have moved their goals to ensuring its health is a priority, calling on the Belizean community to protect and preserve every square inch of the magnificent reef.
Crime & Violence
Stabbing incident leaves 1 man injured
Marlon Escobar, 35, was treated at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro PolyClinic II for 5 stab wounds. He was airlifted to the KHMH for further treatment.
Community and Society
Dia de San Pedro 2018 celebrations are officially underway
The 2018 Dia De San Pedro celebrations that honor Saint Peter, the Patron Saint of San Pedro Town have begun. After opening ceremonies, the annual fishermen's breakfast was followed by the blessing of boats. More celebrations continue into the weekend!
Education
Four island students invited to join 15th NABS Youth Summit in Roatan, Honduras
4 island students are traveling to Roatan, Honduras on June 29 representing Ramon’s Village Resort Dive Shop and Ambergris Caye at the 15th annual National Association of Black Divers Youth Education Summit (NABSYES).
Community and Society
Public Officers awarded for years of service
The island's public officers were celebrated as part of the United Nation’s Public Service Day (June 23rd), in a social event held on Tuesday June 26th.
Community and Society
Assad Shoman presents ‘Guatemala’s claim to Belize; The Definitive History’
Shoman hopes that with the detailed information in his book ‘Guatemala’s claim to Belize; The Definitive History’, Belizeans will find it easier to make a decision at the polls next year.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO holds first Official EOC Meeting of the 2018 Hurricane Season
NEMO hosted a meeting aimed to review the San Pedro Emergency Operation Center's state of readiness and fine-tune their plan of action in the event of a storm or extreme rain.
