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.
Accidents & Disasters
Massive fire leaves many residents of the Boca del Rio Area homeless
Many families in the Boca del Rio Area of San Pedro Town are now homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their homes last night.
Accidents & Disasters
After drifting ashore on Ambergris Caye, Jamaicans eager to get home
Although no definite time has been given as to when they will be able to get back home, it is expected that the Jamaicans can travel by next week.
Accidents & Disasters
Lost at sea, three Jamaican fishermen land on Ambergris Caye
The Jamaican trio reportedly went out fishing off Negril on June 23rd, but drifted out to the open sea until they arrived on Belizean shores on July 19th.
Accidents & Disasters
Coconut Leo’s house burns down in San Pedrito
Coconut Leo credits the quick response of the San Pedro Fire Department and his neighbors in containing the fire. Anyone wishing to help can contact him at 634-8029.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO holds first Official EOC Meeting of the 2018 Hurricane Season
NEMO hosted a meeting aimed to review the San Pedro Emergency Operation Center's state of readiness and fine-tune their plan of action in the event of a storm or extreme rain.
Accidents & Disasters
Minister of National Emergency Management, Hon. Edmond Castro attends meeting on Disaster Risk Management in the Americas
The 6th Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas ended with a declaration recognizing the need to continue strengthening national and regional platforms organized by the region’s countries
Accidents & Disasters
Shamir Myvett charged in shooting death of 6-year-old Daisy Acevedo
Shamir Myvett, 30, has been officially charged for "Causing Death by Careless Conduct" in the tragic shooting death of 6-year-old Daisy Emily Acevedo.