Community and Society
CABEI Technical Team Visits Belize for Assessment of Belize Integral Security Programme
The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) is undertaking a technical mission in Belize from March 2 to 4, 2022, to reassess the needs of participating agencies of the Belize Integral Security Programme (BISP).
Community and Society
SPTC to open a Customer Service Desk; no more mainland trips to apply for essential documents
As of Tuesday, March 8th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) will be opening a new Customer Service Desk. Island residents no longer need to travel to the mainland when seeking assistance from the vital statistics department, businesses registration, filling immigration forms, or dealing with matters at the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in Belize City.
Community and Society
Belize Water Services to address low water pressure on the island
Low water pressure has affected many residents of San Pedro Town for the past few days. In some areas where people live in higher flats, they are not getting any water, making it more frustrating. Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) said they are working on the issue derived from issues at their water plant on the island. The company expects to resolve the problem by Monday, March 7th, or sooner.
Community and Society
Mayor Wally Nuñez says CARICOM-SICA summit is good exposure for Ambergris Caye
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye is hosting the 33rd Inter-Sessional meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM). His Lordship Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez says the island community is honored to host this important event where Ambergris Caye is exposed to La Isla Bonita to potential business and foreign investment.
Community and Society
Government retires the curfew; changes to mask-wearing, and COVID-19 border testing
On Monday evening, February 28th, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceno informed the nation that his government would relax the COVID-19 health restrictions. As of March 1st, the almost two-year curfew will come to an end. Significant changes were also revealed on mask-wearing and border testing.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve’s Chairman provides update of their state and financial report
On Thursday, February 24th, the Chairman of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve (HCMR), Ian Pou, provided details of the organization’s current state, its finances, and how it has been recovering from the alleged mismanagement by the previous administration. The report also touched on the conditions HCMR’s equipment (vehicles and vessels) were left in and the questionable activities of certain staff members.
Community and Society
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge: Prince William and Kate excited to visit Belize in March
On Thursday, February 24th, it was officially announced that Belize would be one of three Commonwealth nations the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William, and wife Kate Middleton will visit in their upcoming Caribbean tour starting March 19th. The Royal Highnesses are making these visits on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for the Platinum Jubilee. The other countries they will visit include Jamaica and the Bahamas.
Community and Society
Miss Earth Destiny Wagner receives donation from Hol Chan Marine Reserve
On Thursday, February 24th, Belize's Destiny Wagner, Miss Earth 2021, received a Hol Chan Marine Reserve donation in San Pedro Town towards her non-profit organization-Operation Kingdom. An effort dedicated to combating child hunger and equality in education.