Community and Society
San Pedro Town engages the community with activities against Gender-Based Violence
Activities marking the beginning of the 16 days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence started last Thursday. They continued over the weekend with training for men and women on the same topic. Other scheduled events leading to December 10th include a ‘Women in Business competition,’ a mass, police meet and greet, and an Information Day is offering free legal advice, among other services.
Community and Society
Abner Bacab and team complete introductory Search and Rescue training
Islander and San Pedro’s only certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Abner Bacab, is on a mission to continue providing the island with emergency services. After opening his company, Island Emergency Services (IES), which is equipped with an ambulance, Bacab recently took his team to the mainland, where they attended a four-day introduction training on search and rescue. The exercise involved dealing with water emergencies, basic first aid, hauling system, responding in a jungle environment, assessing patients and casualty evacuation, and patient packaging.
Community and Society
Longtime island icon Dennis Wolfe passes away
The San Pedro Sun is heartbroken to report that long-time resident, island icon musician, and our beloved "Wolfe's Woofers" contributor Dennis Wolfe has passed away. According to his family, he peacefully passed away in his sleep this morning, November 24th. Dennis, 75, died in Chetumal, Mexico, where he lived the last few years with his wife, Sherry.
Community and Society
10PM curfew goes into effect tonight, November 22nd
As per the announcement from the Minister of Health and Wellness, the Honourable Michel Chebat, as of today, Monday, November 22nd, the COVID-19 curfew will start at 10PM. The new 10PM-4AM curfew is in effect Sundays through Thursdays, and on Fridays and Saturdays, the curfew will start 11PM.
Community and Society
Residential areas could soon face garbage collection fees; SPTC warns against illegal dumping
The garbage issue continues to be a big problem on Ambergris Caye, and according to the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), a large chunk of their budget goes towards tackling this growing issue. As a result, the SPTC is experiencing an increase in trash disposal expenses, and the administration is debating whether to start charging garbage fees in residential areas. Currently, only businesses are charged for garbage collection. The town council also warns residents of illegal dumping and to refrain from using hazardous waste as landfill. Property owners failing to adhere could be penalized with fines for not complying.
Arts & Culture
Houston’s Donkeeboy and Donkeemom make their mark in San Pedro
Houston artists Donkeeboy and Donkeemom left their mark on Seagrape Drive, San Pedro, with stunning murals featuring Selena and Tupac. The artists were hosted by Mukul and Kelly Kanabar.
Community and Society
Destiny Wagner gives Belize its first major beauty title; Miss Earth 2021
For the first time in the history of Belize's pageantry, our beauty ambassador knocked down all boundaries and put the country's name on the global stage. Hailing from Belize's southern-most town of Punta Gorda, Destiny Wagner, 25, was crowned Miss Earth 2021 during the virtual international pageant held on Sunday morning, November 21st, giving Belize its first beauty title.
Community and Society
The Belize Crime Observatory Announces Winners of the 2021 Media Awards for Excellence in Crime Reporting
The Media Awards is a follow-up to the Crime Data Reporting Workshop, hosted by the Belize Crime Observatory in March 2020, with sponsorship from USAID and support from UNDP, through the Infosegura Project. During that workshop, Media professionals from print, broadcast and online media mapped out several story ideas for future coverage. The concepts envisioned investigative work and collaboration with peers on a range of topics related to crime and violence and were judged by several communications and media experts in Belize.