Accidents & Disasters
Island basketball player, Raoul ‘Thumpy’ Roches recovering at KHMH after traffic accident
Roches, who plays with the San Pedro’s Tiger Sharks basketball team, suffered massive head and body injuries when he lost control of his motorcycle and crashed into a cement wall in Santa Elena Town in the Cayo District.
Accidents & Disasters
Local Musician John Stanley donates to Hope Haven
Local singer and songwriter John Stanley presented an $852.72 donation to Hope Haven after performing a series of shows at local eateries.
Accidents & Disasters
Iguana Juan’s Restaurant holds fundraiser dinner for Boca del Rio fire victims
Over $2,000 was collected during a fundraising dinner held by Iguana Juan's Restaurant & Bar. Proceeds will go towards helping victims of the August 4th Boca del Rio fire.
Accidents & Disasters
Miss San Pedro 2018 contestants involved in traffic accident in Mexico
The accident occurred around midnight, when the van carrying the contestants and chaperones were hit by a Toyota vehicle near the intersection at Federal Reforma-Puerto Juarez, Kilometre 82. No major injuries were sustained.
Accidents & Disasters
Recovering and rebuilding: Boca del Rio fire victims move on
A total of 22 persons affected were initially housed at San Pedro’s children’s home and community center Hope Haven, where everyone was fed for several days following the fire. As they move forward with their lives, a visit to the fire site at Boca del Rio showed some development on Thursday, August 16th, as new structures are slowly being erected by those who once lived there.
Accidents & Disasters
RRR Water Emergency Response Team saves two sailors adrift at sea
The two sailors of French origin were rescued by RRR Water Emergency Response Team after the dinghy they were in began to sink.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO delivers assistance to victims of Boca del Rio fire
NEMO delivered relief supplies as promised, with items like stoves, gas tanks, food rations, bedding and mattresses, among other basic items.
Accidents & Disasters
Hon. Edmond Castro & Hon. Heredia on the ground after San Pedro fire
Hon. Castro assured fire victims that the Government of Belize, in partnership with humanitarian organizations, businesses, and the general community, will do whatever they can to help them rebuild their homes and lives.