Community and Society
Road rehabilitation and solar lighting project to upgrade Secret Beach road
The road leading to the Secret Beach on the northwest part of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, has recently seen upgrades. Some weeks ago, solar lights were installed, and on Wednesday, November 16th, the San Pedro Town Council said they were starting to rehabilitate the long stretch of road leading to one of the island's most popular tourist areas.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker gets new health center next week, ground-breaking for San Pedro hospital soon
On Monday, November 21st, the newly built Caye Caulker health center is to be inaugurated, providing Hicaqueños with a much-needed equipped medical facility. Minister of Health and Wellness, Honourable Kevin Bernard, confirmed the official opening of the new clinic and shared that this is the commitment of his government to provide the Cayes with essential health services. Next is the upcoming ground-breaking for the hospital in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Arts & Culture
Activities announced for Garifuna Settlement Day in San Pedro
The island Garifuna community has prepared a program listing the celebrations regarding this year’s Garifuna Settlement Day. The activities started on Tuesday, November 15th, with drumming sessions at the central park and will span through the 19th, when the Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday, will be observed across the country.
Community and Society
Remembrance Day in Belize honors fallen heroes
Sunday, November 13th, was observed as Remembrance Day in Belize and other Commonwealth countries in memory of all the men and women in service who fell in the line of duty during the first and second World Wars. A ceremony was held at the Fort George Memorial Park in Belize City, where wreaths were laid and tributes paid to those who fought for freedom.
Community and Society
First-ever Dance for Kindness held on Ambergris Caye, Belize
For the first time, Belize joined a global Dance for Kindness event on Sunday, November 13th. The worldwide activity marks the start of World Kindness Week. Islander Rosemary Smith took the initiative to organize the first-ever Dance for Kindness on behalf of its organizer, the non-profit organization Life Vest Inside (LVI). She successfully held the event at the central park in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
The Caye Education Foundation assists young student with custom-built wheelchair
The Caye Education Foundation (CEF) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is dedicated to assisting underprivileged students to achieve a high school education. The Foundation, made up of generous members, is always looking at ways to assist students, and recently they joined efforts to help a bright young man named Jazwell Moguel with a custom-built wheelchair. Moguel will now be able to move around better, be more independent, and even return to in-class learning.
Community and Society
IDB Donates US$200.000 to Belize to Help Families Affected by Hurricane Lisa
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$200.000 donation to Belize to help families affected by Hurricane Lisa.
Community and Society
United States Provides Another Donation of Emergency Hurricane Relief Assistance to Belize
The U.S. Embassy is working closely with the Government of Belize to provide critical humanitarian aid to Belizean communities devastated by Hurricane Lisa. On behalf of the American people, Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones met with Chair of the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) Foreign Assistance Committee Ambassador Amalia Mai and NEMO Coordinator Retired Lieutenant Colonel Shelton Defour to deliver over US $97,000 in essential items to support local recovery and relief efforts.