Monthly Archives: March, 2026
Sports
UB Dominates ATLIB National Football Championships with Double Victory
The Association of Tertiary Level Institutions (ATLIB) National Football Championships 2026 took place over two days, March 27th–28th, at Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro, featuring top tertiary-level teams from across Belize. The tournament included four men’s teams in a single-elimination format and three women’s teams in a round-robin competition. The University of Belize (UB) emerged as double champions, securing first place in both divisions.
Community and Society
Belize Lions Clubs Aim for 400+ Members by June
Lions Clubs across Belize aim for at least 400 members by June 2026 as part of a national effort to expand local service clubs and elevate Belize from a provisional region to a full Lions Clubs International district. The initiative involves volunteers, newly formed clubs, and community projects in areas such as San Pedro, Caye Caulker, and Sarteneja, coordinated under Zone 59.
Government
Belize Hosted the Launch of CarIPI Phase II and Advances Intellectual Property Development
The Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO), in partnership with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade and BELTRAIDE, successfully hosted the official launch of the second phase of the CARIFORUM Intellectual Property Rights and Innovation Project (CarIPI II), in collaboration with regional and international partners.
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: Convenient Friend
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Government
Belize Department of Civil Aviation Hosts Regional ACR-PCR And FAARFIELD Workshop in Collaboration with FAA
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), hosted a three-day Aircraft Classification Rating – Pavement Classification Rating (ACR-PCR) System and FAARFIELD Workshop aimed at enhancing aviation safety and infrastructure standards across the region.
Government
Belize Strengthens Regional Leadership in Telecommunications at CITEL Assembly
From March 16-19, 2026, the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics (MPUEL), participated in the IX Ordinary Assembly of the Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL), a hemispheric body comprising 35 member states of the Organization of American States (OAS).
Business & Economy
Caye International Bank President meets German President during official tour
Caye International Bank (CIB) President Dr. Luigi Wewege recently met with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier during the latter’s official visit to Panama. President Steinmeier’s regional tour, held from March 16th to 20th, included stops in Panama, Guatemala, and Mexico, focusing on strengthening economic ties, trade, and democratic cooperation.
Environment
SPTC opens applications for sargassum mitigation efforts
As sargassum continues to cover coastlines and threaten marine ecosystems on Ambergris Caye, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has implemented a formal approval process for mitigation measures, including sargassum corrals and heavy machinery. The initiative, launched on March 23rd, aims to control the increasing inflow of seaweed affecting beaches, tourism, and daily life on the island.