Community and Society
San Pedro Pirates female football team heads to NAWL’s semi-finals
After a bumpy start in the 2021 National Amateur Women’s League, for the first time, the San Pedro Pirates female team is heading to the semi-finals of the national tournament.
Community and Society
Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities is Crucial for the Sustainable Development of Latin America and the Caribbean
Approximately 85 million people in Latin America and the Caribbean have some type of disability, accounting for 14.7 percent of the total population, according to a new World Bank report. The report discusses the physical and legal barriers of persons with disabilities and the need to further efforts for the inclusion of this group to build a more prosperous, resilient future. According to global data, the exclusion of persons with disabilities may represent a loss of a country’s GDP ranging from 3 to 7 percent.
Community and Society
Barbados, the world’s newest republic
On Tuesday, November 30th, the Caribbean nation of Barbados celebrated its 55th independence anniversary in a grand ceremonial event as the world's newest republic, formally removing Britain's Queen Elizabeth as head of state. The new Republic of Barbados also sworn in its first president, former governor general Sandra Mason.
Community and Society
San Pedro High School to investigate teacher’s conduct
An incident involving a teacher at the San Pedro High School reportedly using inappropriate words during an online class has prompted the institution to issue a release addressing the matter, stating that they were aware of the situation and do not support such behavior from their teachers.
Community and Society
New SI allows sale of liquor after 6PM in stores
On Tuesday, November 30th, the Statutory Instrument (SI) No. 149 of 2021 (https://bit.ly/3xJETrb) pertaining to the COVID-19 regulations, was issued by the Government of Belize repealing a previous regulation (Regulation 27) which prohibited the sale of alcohol (liquor) after 6PM in shops and stores.
Community and Society
MOHW vaccination app ready to use; take your COVID-19 records anywhere you go
The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) announced on Tuesday, November 30th that its Health Pass App is now ready. The application is available for download at the app store and users can review their COVID-19 vaccination records by the input of basic information such as Social Security or Belize Health Information System (BHIS) numbers. In the case someone is unable to access their records they can text, call, or Whatsapp 669-8843 or 613-1096.
Community and Society
2021 Hurricane Season ends quietly; Belize spared once again
November 30th marks the closing of the 2021 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season. Although it was forecasted to be active, Belize was not significantly affected by any of the systems that formed during the season. The nearest landfall to the country was Hurricane Grace near Tulum, Mexico, in August as a category one hurricane.
Community and Society
UN Agencies host final migration mobile clinic for 2021 in San Pedro Town
On the 27th and 28th of November, the United National Population Fund, UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR), the United Nation’s Children Fund (UNICEF), and International Organization for Migration held their last migrant mobile center for 2021. The final outreach for asylum seekers and migrant communities took place in San Pedro Town. Participants had the opportunity to access a comprehensive menu of critical health, legal and social services.