Monthly Archives: August, 2018
Community and Society
Fish Right, Eat Right Program certifies restaurants in San Pedro Town
Fish Right, Eat Right Program was created with the goal to have seafood purveyors become part of the solution to managing and protecting Belize’s natural resources, by agreeing to purchase only seafood that is legally caught, and follow the best management practices, reducing the market for juvenile seafood products and other unsustainable practices.
Sports
Sixth week of Copa San Pedro 2018 sees four games
Four matches were played during the sixth week of Copa San Pedro 2018 at the Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro Town.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates lose another home game
Despite the inclement weather, the match took place, and at the final whistle, the visiting team managed to claim the victory with a 1-0 point score.
Police News
San Pedro businessman remanded for discharging firearm in public
A pitbull reportedly attacked the businessman's dog, and after several failed attempts to break up the fight, he fired a single warning shot in the air.
Business & Economy
Island resorts test alternatives to tackling the Sargassum epidemic
The Sargassum epidemic has forced businesses to explore other alternatives to tackle the problem, with resorts placing PVC test barriers to prevent the floating seaweed from reaching their beaches.
Politics and Government
Belize hosts meeting of Directors of Cooperation of the Central American Integration System (SICA)
During the SICA meeting, a report on regional cooperation indicated that the largest donor in the region continues to be the European Union, along with Germany, followed by the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Crime & Violence
Brian and Percival Armstrong charged for drug trafficking in San Pedro Town
A special operation involving the San Pedro Police, GSU and QRT resulted in the discovery of three bags of cannabis in Brian and Percival Armstrong's apartment.
Conservation
Captain Shark’s is testing a machine to combat Sargassum on Ambergris Caye
A team at Captain Shark’s Boatyard has built a prototype of a sargassum skimmer to remove the seaweed from the water more easily and efficiently.
