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.
Community and Society
Beach restoration project at Boca del Rio not affected by Hurricane Lisa
It has been over a week since Hurricane Lisa devastated sections of Belize City and surrounding areas. San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and Caye Caulker were some of the places spared by the Category 1 storm. Besides torrential rains and wind, the hurricane put the Boca del Rio beach nourishment project to the test. The project is to tackle the erosion problem that is fast eating away at San Pedro beaches. According to the latest update from the beach reclamation program team, the beach was not phased by the torrential elements.
Community and Society
New Justices of the Peace sworn in on Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye has a new group of Justices of the Peace (JP) after being sworn in on Wednesday, November 9th, at the Mahogany Bay Resort and Beach Club. The swearing-in ceremony, which also saw a few members named Senior JPs, was conducted by Belize’s Attorney General (AG) Magali Marin-Young SC.
Community and Society
Belizeans Appointed to the Order of the British Empire
On November 9, 2022, Governor General H.E. Dame Froyla Tzalam, conferred, on behalf of His Majesty King Charles III, appointments to Order of the British Empire on the occasion of New Year Honours 2022 to seven Belizeans.
Community and Society
A master plan in the works for Northern Ambergris Caye
Northern Ambergris Caye continues to grow, and to have a better development plan, the Northern Ambergris Caye Development Committee has been created. According to Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño, once the plan is complete, it will be presented to the island community.
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Belizean food highlighted at BTIA’s cultural cuisine training
A Belizean culinary experience led by well-known Chef Sean Kuylen and food scholar Dr. Lyra Spang was held from November 7-8 in San Pedro Town. It highlighted some of the best traditional dishes the country has to offer. Under the auspices of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) San Pedro Chapter, the event served as a training for local chefs. Dubbed 'Raising the Bar on Belizean Cuisine,' it further increased the participants' skills in preparing cultural dishes. This regional cooking can now become part of their restaurants' menus and provide guests with a delicious Belizean experience.
Community and Society
Sports fishing guide and conservation advocate Omar Arceo attends BTT’s annual Symposium in Florida, USA
Islander Omar Arceo, affectionately known as the Dr. of the Flats in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, returned to his home island over the weekend after attending the 7th International Science Symposium and Flats Expo held in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, USA. Arceo was one of the panelists discussing and answering questions in the Permit panel section of the event.
Community and Society
San Pedro non-profit groups hold successful relief drives for hurricane victims
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was one of the fortunate communities not affected by Hurricane Lisa. The Category 1 storm caused significant damage in Belize City on Wednesday, November 2nd, and several organizations around the country have been organizing fundraisers to help those affected. In San Pedro, non-profit organizations like Hope Haven-Belize, the San Pedro Lions Club, the San Pedro Belize Youth Movement chapter (BYM), and Nayobe’s Hope for Children Project have collected donations from the island community that will be delivered to Belize City.