Community and Society
Child-Friendly initiative prompts Central Park renovations
Under the child-friendly municipality certification, the San Pedro Town Council is embarking on a beautification project at the central park to improve its playground. On Friday, April 21st, new construction began at the park for a brand-new playground for the island's children. The Child-Friendly initiative under the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund watch entails protecting children in a particular community, including living in a safe and healthy environment, and considering their concerns. In June 2021, San Pedro was awarded the silver status certification recognizing the island's commitment to making the municipality safe for children.
Community and Society
Former San Pedro Cops to serve less than ten years for the death of Edwin Ixpatac
Three former San Pedro Police officers, Romelio Logan, 28, Reydel Teck, 27, and Jashimir Cobb, 27, were sent back to the Belize Central Prison to serve eight years and 11 months in jail for the death of islander Edwin Ixpatac in May 2016. The trio was informed of this decision following their sentence hearing on Wednesday, April 19, at the Belize City Supreme Court.
Community and Society
National Agriculture and Trade Show 2023: Farmers of the Year Winners
The National Agriculture and Trade Show (NATS) Committee, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise hereby announces the winners of the Farmer of the Year 2023 competition as follows: Senior Farmer of the Year: Mr. Adrian Bartley (Belize District); Female Farmer of the Year: Mrs. Esmeralda Stanley (Toledo District); Junior Farmer of the Year: Mr. Axel Perez (Corozal District)
Community and Society
The proposal for the San Pedro Public Transportation project withdrawn
The proposed transportation project for San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, by the private entity, Taly Corporation, is taking an indefinite pause after the organization announced the withdrawal of its proposal. In an official letter, they noted the lack of communication from the current government administration in assisting in fulfilling the project geared toward the benefit of island residents.
Community and Society
BTB Recognizes Two Outstanding Belizeans
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) recently recognized Derick Hendy and Vianny Godoy, two outstanding Belizeans, for their dedication, hard work and excellent service to Belize, as part of its Frontline Hero Award program. Both persons received their awards last week from the Hon. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism & Diaspora Relations.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Kian Trejo will represent at the National Track and Field championship
At the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City, island athlete Kian Trejo will represent San Pedro Ambergris Caye at the National Track and...
Community and Society
Upgrading the Belizean passport process results in increased fees
At a time in Belize, an adult could apply for a 10-year passport for as low as $50. Those days and commodities are long gone after the government introduced the new passport fees on April 1st, posting a regular passport for an adult at $200 and from $30 to $150 for minors. Following these new fees, the Ministry of Immigration explained the increase and listed the price rise for other passports.
Community and Society
Belize Port Authority releases approved fares for water taxis
The Belize Port Authority (BPA) issued the most recent approved fares for water taxis highlighting that it has not authorized an increase in passenger fares. The BPA noted that any increase is unlawful and would not be tolerated. They ask commuters to report any attempt by a water taxi company to charge more than the approved fares by calling the telephone number 222-5665 or email to bzportauth@btl.net.