Community and Society
BWS asks customers complaining of unusually high bills to visit their office
Residents in San Pedro Town were expecting low water bills for the month of March after the island experienced low water pressure and shortages due to mechanical malfunctions at the water plant for most of March. Some islanders are now reporting their water bills is higher than usual and Belize Water Services (BWS) invites concerned customers to visit their office.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy Hosts Belizean Winners of the Black History Month Poetry Competition
U.S. Embassy Belmopan hosted the winners of the Embassy’s first-ever Black History Month Poetry Contest. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Leyla Moses-Ones recognized the three Belizean high school student winners during a special ceremony highlighting their inspiring works. Their visit included a tour of the U.S. Embassy where their framed poems have been on prominent display over the past month.
Community and Society
Women’s Department Disability Desk Receives Disability-Accessible Bus
On Wednesday, April 6th, 2022, the Minister of Human Development, Families & Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, the Honorable Dolores Balderamos Garcia received a disability-accessible bus donated by Customer HD. This donation was realized through the efforts of Mr. Jonathan Keane, representative of Customer HD, and Mr. Marshall Nunez, Disability Desk Coordinator, Women’s Department.
Community and Society
Crocodile attack in Caye Caulker leaves young man injured
Young received injuries to the forehead and chin and was transported to the KHMH in Belize City, where he remains in a stable condition.
Community and Society
Signing of Mental Health and Psychosocial Consultancy Agreement with PAHO
on April 4th, 2022 an agreement was signed between the Government of Belize and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) for technical cooperation in mental health and psychosocial care supported by the Second Road Safety Project.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club repair floors at Polyclinic; repairs needed to AC units
The San Pedro Lions Club recently embarked on a community service project at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. Club members volunteered their time to replace the floor of a consultation room with new tiles. According to the club, they had the expertise of islanders Gael and Rigoberto Kumul, who have vast construction experience and did a great job. Another principal actor in this generous project was SP Hardware, who donated the construction material.
Community and Society
Island women Ana Najarro and LT. Commander Alma Pinelo receive prestigious recognitions
Two island women were recognized for their contributions to society at the annual Outstanding Women’s Awards. Islander Ana Najarro, affectionately known as ‘Anita,’ was awarded by the National Women’s Commission for her outstanding community service to San Pedro Town. While Lieutenant Commander in the Belize Coast Guard, Alma Pinelo, is presently training in the Republic of China (Taiwan), was recognized as the 2022 Outstanding Woman of the Year.
Community and Society
Amnesty mobile clinic held in San Pedro
An amnesty program designed to legalize undocumented immigrants in Belize held mobile clinics over the weekend of April 2nd. Over 200 islanders looking to address their legal status in the country visited the San Pedro High School, where they were assisted with residency applications. The amnesty program is available to Central American and CARICOM citizens.