Monthly Archives: July, 2024

US Ambassador Michelle Kwan swore in a group of 23 new Volunteers at a ceremony in Belmopan last Friday. For the next two years these Volunteers will support the Youth Empowered by Sports (YES) Project in partnership with the Ministry of Youth, Sports & Transport. The goal of the YES Project is to see Belizean youth lead healthy and empowered lives and realize their full potential.

In accordance with the Fisheries Resources (Sea Cucumber) Regulations under Statutory Instruments No. 67 of 2009 and 107 of 2022, the Fisheries Department hereby informs fisher folks with a valid commercial fishing license that the Sea Cucumber fishery will be open for fishing during the period of September 1st, 2024 to January 31, 2025, or when the catch quota is realized, whichever is first.

The Firearms Control and Ammunition Board (FCAB) held an important meeting with internal stakeholders at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan on July 23, 2024. The meeting was aimed at strengthening the coordination and efficiency of firearms and ammunition management in Belize.

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The Ministry of Health and Wellness has alerted the press to a recent spike in COVID-19 cases in the Belize District and the Cayes. These areas, particularly popular among tourists, have seen a rise in infections due to increased movement. Dr. Russell Manzanero stressed that COVID-19 is still a threat and is likely underreported due to insufficient testing. He urged residents to wear masks, especially when visiting older family members, and to strictly adhere to safety guidelines to contain the spread of the virus.

The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management (MBEDRM) and the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, successfully concluded a national stakeholder engagement workshop held on July 18-19, 2024. The event, hosted at the Best Western Plus Biltmore Plaza, brought together key stakeholders to address critical issues concerning climate resilience and marine ecosystem governance.

The National Queen of the Bay Committee is excited to announce its annual pageant. After careful consideration, Nia Figueroa was chosen to represent the island of Ambergris Caye in the upcoming National Queen of the Bay Pageant. The pageant is on Sunday, August 24, 2024, at 7PM at the Belize Civic Center in Belize City. Nia will embody the island's spirit, elegance, and sophistication this year as she represents San Pedro in the 2024-2025 Queen of the Bay Pageant.

The Belize Education Upliftment Project (EUP) is a government-backed initiative to improve education in secondary schools. It covers student tuition, meals, uniforms, transportation, and educational devices and enhances the school's infrastructure and resources. On March 8th, Prime Minister John Briceño announced an expansion of the EUP. He mentioned that 12 new high schools would join the program for the 2024-2025 academic year, including the San Pedro High School (SPHS). Currently, the SPHS management is in discussions with the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science and Technology (MoECST) to address the higher costs of resources and services in San Pedro Town compared to the mainland. SPHS supports the project but is seeking adjustments to ensure it can cover its operational expenses.