Community and Society
San Pedro Town honors the late RT. Hon. George Price
On Sunday, September 19th, Belize observed National Service Day and the 10th anniversary of the passing of the Father of the Nation, the late Right Honourable George Cadle Price. San Pedro Town joined the national event, and Mayor Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez and his Councillors, along with the island's beauty ambassador Miss San Pedro Grace Brown, held a memorial ceremony to honor the Belizean hero. The ceremony in San Pedro included prayers, speeches, and tossing handfuls of flower petals into the sea.
Community and Society
New COVID-19 regulations go into effect today
New COVID-19 regulations under the Statutory Instrument No. 106 of 2021 come into effect today, Monday, September, 20th and will be in effect for two weeks. One of the new measures is a countrywide 7PM curfew except for the main tourism destinations-Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Hopkins. The exception will also accommodate restaurants in these destinations, allowing them to operate up to 75% of their seating capacity. At the same time, eateries across the rest of the country can only offer take-out services.
Community and Society
Protesters against COVID-19 vaccination clash with authorities on the mainland
The Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, via his Facebook account, warned organizers of a rally to protest against COVID-19 vaccination on Saturday, September 18th is illegal. Current COVID regulations prohibit gatherings, particularly those exceeding more than ten persons. The rally included a motorcade from the Spanish Lookout market, Cayo District, to Belize City. It did not make it to the city, but several supporters clashed with police, and even former Mayor Zenaida Moya was detained for allegedly hosting an unlawful social event.
Community and Society
9PM curfew to remain at Belize’s top tourism destinations
Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Hopkins villages were spared the countrywide 7PM curfew as part of new regulations that go into effect on Monday, September 20th for two weeks. The exception means their curfew will remain from 9PM to 4AM. Another exception benefiting these key tourism areas is that restaurants will be allowed to accommodate up to 75% of their seating capacity.
Community and Society
Councillor Ernesto Bardalez is San Pedro’s new Deputy Mayor; reshuffle of portfolios
The San Pedro Town Council has a new Deputy Mayor. The announcement was made on Thursday, September 16th, introducing Councillor Ernesto Bardalez as the second in charge of the town’s administration. Bardalez takes over from Dianeli Aranda, who was the first councillor to hold the post after the new administration was sworn into office in March of this year.
Community and Society
Belize prepares for stricter COVID-19 measures; makeshift hospital erected in the capital
News is that Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño will address the nation today regarding COVID-19 and introduce new regulations. As the country awaits the anticipated message, the situation with COVID-19 is worrisome, with an increase in cases and deaths. A field hospital has been erected at the University of Belize gymnasium to prepare for the worst and support the health department.
Community and Society
Unvaccinated island woman passes away from COVID
A 38-year-old woman suddenly passed away on Tuesday, September 14th, while she was reportedly waiting for medical attention at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. The woman, identified as Vanessa Hall, was confirmed to be infected with COVID-19 and reliable reports indicate she was unvaccinated.
Community and Society
Anthony Coleman represents Belize well at kickboxing match in Mexico
On Sunday, September 12th, islander warrior Anthony Coleman represented San Pedro Town and Belize at a kickboxing match in Chimalhuacan, Mexico. The event dubbed Guerrero Siscomada Tournament saw several fights in both kickboxing and mixed martial arts.