Community and Society
BTB Signs Agreement in Support of Community Development Programs in Cruise Tourism Buffer Communities
On July 1, 2022, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) signed two agreements to support youth development in communities buffering cruise tourism activities in Belize City. The first agreement was with Mr. Glenford “Timmy” Stamp, to support his after-school programs, and the second was a complementary agreement with the Belize Audubon Society (BAS).
Community and Society
Lobster season opens; fishers on Ambergris Caye report pirates raiding their traps
With their first lobster catch of the season, fishers made their way to their docking areas in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Friday, July 1st. Although they harvested hundreds of Caribbean Spiny Lobsters, many complained that their fishing sites were raided by persons referred to as 'pirates.' They urged the respective authorities (Fisheries Department and Belize Coast Guard) to do more to deter such activities affecting their livelihood.
Community and Society
The Justice For Laddie Foundation Announces Memorial Day Activities
The Justice For Laddie Foundation announced a Memorial Day on July 14, 2022 in remembrance of 14-year old Laddie who was callously murdered by former police corporal Kareem Martinez while jogging on the beach.
Community and Society
Opening of the Lobster Fishing Season
Fisher and the public are encouraged to follow the Lobster Fishery regulation: 1. Minimum carapace length is 3 inches 2. Minimum tail weight is 4 ounces 3. It is illegal to have in possession any soft shell (molting) lobster or female with eggs (berried) 4. It is illegal to remove from any female lobster any eggs or spawn or the setae or fibre to with any eggs or spawn attached. 5. No person persons establishment should have in possession fillet or diced tail.
Community and Society
MOHW and SPTC tackling the mosquito situation in San Pedro
As the rainy season is upon Belize and the region, the issue of mosquitoes is becoming a concern in San Pedro Town. To address the situation, the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the San Pedro Town Council has started fumigating twice a week in different parts of town. Islanders are advised to keep their areas/yards clean to minimize possible breeding areas for mosquitoes.
Community and Society
Dia de San Pedro ends with international show featuring Mexican singer Pedro Fernandez
Unlike other years, when Dia de San Pedro was more of a religious celebration, this year took a different twist featuring the Miss San Pedro Pageant along with international DJ Osocity and Mexican singer Pedro Fernandez. A large Mariachi band from Mexico City accompanied Fernandez and delighted hundreds of islanders on the festival’s closing night.
Community and Society
Seleny Villanueva-Pott re-elected as Caye Caulker Chairlady under independent slate
For a second time, Hicaqueña Seleny Villanueva-Pott was elected as Chairlady following the Village Council elections on Sunday, June 26th in Caye Caulker. She is the first female to be re-elected to such a post in her village. Pott has been in the Caye Caulker Village Council since 2016 when she first served as the Vice-Chair.
Community and Society
Faith Edgar is the new Miss San Pedro 2022-2023
On Friday, June 24th, during the festivities of Dia de San Pedro, the island elected its new beauty ambassador. 20-year-old Faith Edgar, sponsored by Captain Shark's and Marina, was selected as Miss San Pedro 2022-2023. Following the pageant, international DJ Osocity and a host of Belizean entertainers like DJ Dalla, DJ Bigz, Cloud 9, and DJ Shyfta delighted the hundreds of attendees with an after-party.