Monthly Archives: July, 2022
Environment
Signing of Formal Agreement between the Department of the Environment and the University of Belize
While the agreement is primarily focused on marine pollution from plastics, it also extends itself in allowing both parties to engage in research in thematic areas of mutual concern in promoting a healthier environment.
Government
GOB Receives First Disbursement of 2022 Bilateral Cooperation Grant from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan)
On July 21, 2022, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, Minister of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, received a grant from H. E. David Kuan-Chou...
Government
New River Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited (Producers Organization) to Receive Equipment
On July 28, 2022, the New River Farmers’ Co-operative Society Limited was presented with office and processing equipment, to support this initiative. This equipment will include a printer, desktop computer, refrigerator and plastic crates. This equipment, valued at BZ$8,000.00, was handed over by Hon. José Abelardo Mai – Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprises – on behalf of the Resilient Rural Belize Programme, in compliance with the first phase of the implementation process.
Government
Marijuana Referendum postponed
The referendum to legalize marijuana in Belize is deferred until further notice. In the meantime, the Government of Belize will make the necessary amendments to the Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Control and Licensing Bill to еnѕurе thаt thе bіll wіll оnlу bе еnасtеd іntо lаw аftеr thе referendum. The government will also address the issue of corresponding banking relationships.
Crime
Tracey Betancourt and Leon Walford found guilty of Lamont Lipka’s murder
On Thursday, July 28th, the trial against San Pedro resident Tracey Betancourt and Leon Walford ended with a guilty verdict at the Belize Supreme Court. The two were charged with the murder of Lamont Lipka. According to reports from the court hearing, Betancourt is reportedly out on bail and was a no-show for her ruling. A bench warrant for Betancourt's arrest was issued.
Health
India donates 10,000 doses of AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 to Belize
Since February 1st, the country has been without the AstraZeneca vaccines. At that time, the other types of vaccines available were Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Sinopharm. Six months later, AstraZeneca is again available in Belize thanks to a generous donation of 10,000 doses from the Government and people of India.
Government
Presiding Officers of the National Assembly Receive Courtesy Visits from the Ambassador of Morocco
The Ambassador of Morocco, H.E. Abdelfattah Lebbar, paid courtesy visits to Speaker Valerie Woods and President Carolyn Trench Sandiford on Monday, 25th July 2022.
Community and Society
Belizean Foresters Remembered in Scotland
During the Second World War, some 900 men from Belize (then British Honduras) sailed over 5,000 miles across the North Atlantic to fell timber...
