Monthly Archives: August, 2023
Government
JICA and MAFSE Conduct Coconut Workshops
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise (MAFSE), in collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), has successfully conducted coconut tree management training in the Orange Walk and Toledo Districts. The two training sessions were part of the advisory services of a JICA project called COVID-19 Agricultural Value Chain Improvement in Belize, which commenced in February 2023.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club joins the global membership campaign Mission 1.5
The San Pedro Lions Club has accepted a global challenge dubbed Mission 1.5, a drive to grow the membership to a minimum of 1.5 million Lion members worldwide by July 1, 2027. This new project, launched on July 11, 2023, aims to meet the growing needs of communities around the globe, and Lions look forward to serving more than a billion people annually.
Community and Society
Belize Receives Hurricane Lisa Relief Items from the Taiwanese Business Community
Belize received a significant donation of supplies pledged by the Taiwanese business community to support Hurricane Lisa relief efforts. Following the devastating impact of Hurricane Lisa in November 2022, the Embassy of Belize in the Republic of China (Taiwan) initiated the "We are Family: Help for Belize” fundraiser. The campaign mobilized support from 32 donors among Taiwan’s business community and private sector.
Accidents & Disasters
Fire in southern San Pedro ignites issues over illegal dumping
On Sunday, August 27th, around noon, San Pedro residents living south of town were alarmed after observing thick billowing smoke in the distance. The...
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Daniel Gregorio and his team BCG Net Zero wins 2023 BTB Love Belize Sea Challenge
With a total time of 37:25:26, team Belize Coast Guard (BCG) Net Zero, sponsored by Recinos Wine House and composed of James Alford and San Pedrano Daniel Gregorio, emerged as the top team in the Love Belize Sea Challenge kayak race. The race started in Punta Gorda Town, in the southern Toledo District, on August 22nd and ended in Corozal Town, northern Belize, on Sunday, August 27th. The challenge, which was postponed a few times, saw six teams taking 218 grueling miles in the six-day race. Organized by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Love FM, the event saw teams competing in the male, female, and mixed categories, kayaking along the Belizean Caribbean coast.
Environment
Belize Participates in the Seventh Global Environment Facility Assembly
Belize made its mark at the Seventh Global Environment Facility (GEF) Assembly being held in Vancouver, Canada, from August 22 to 25, with the official launch of the new Global Biodiversity Framework Fund (GBFF) on August 24.
Community and Society
Peace Corps Belize Hosts Swearing-In Ceremony for 5th Group of Response Volunteers
Peace Corps Belize swore in a group of six new Peace Corps Response Volunteers at a ceremony in Belmopan. For the next nine months, Response Volunteers will focus on transferring skills to 13 primary schools’ lower-division teachers, empowering them to offer small-group literacy intervention instruction to children reading below grade level. The short-term, high-impact program includes senior professionals and returned Peace Corps Volunteers with advanced degrees and specialized certifications.
Community and Society
State Department Program to Empower Women Entrepreneurs in Southside Belize City
The U.S. Embassy launched its inaugural Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) program, a global U.S. State Department initiative focused on empowering women entrepreneurs. Through mentorship, education, and access to resources, the eight-week program will equip women with the skills and knowledge to establish and expand successful businesses.
