Community and Society
Everette Anderson installed as President for San Pedro Lions Club
The San Pedro Lions Club installed a new president and board of directors on Saturday, July 24th. Everette Anderson accepted the task of leading the club and was sworn in as president. The new president and his team look forward to working hard for the island community.
Community and Society
Killing of a Bottlenose Dolphin in Northern Belize
The Ministry of Blue Economy & Civil Aviation and the Belize Fisheries Department are saddened and express extreme displeasure with the killing of a Bottlenose dolphin in Northern Belize in the vicinity of Progresso and Little Belize Lagoon.
Community and Society
UNHCR and Department of Youth Services Sign Agreement to Support Refugee, local Youth in Belize
On July 23rd 2021, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency and the Department of Youth Services signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly support refugee and Belizean youth. Both entities will coordinate and collaborate on actions to support the protection and inclusion of young men and women affected by forced displacement.
Community and Society
Cable companies in Belize unable to air the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games
There is bad news for those hoping to watch the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympic Games on regular cable or TV in Belize. Local broadcasters will not be able to air the games due to broadcasting copyrights. Another hurdle is the steep cost of cable rights.
Community and Society
SP Lions Club and SPTC build shelter for polyclinic
To provide shelter and comfort to patients waiting outside the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II for healthcare, an awning was installed, replacing a pair of temporary tents that provided shade and shelter from the rain. This much-needed addition was possible with the joint effort of the San Pedro Lions Club and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC).
Community and Society
Belizean NFL champion and his team invited to the White House
In February of this year, American Football player Rakeem Nuñez-Roches became the first Garifuna Belizean-American to win the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LV. The Belizean-born champion and his team, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defeated the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9. As customary, they were invited to the White House in Washington D.C. where President Joe Biden welcomed the team on Tuesday, July 20th and personally congratulated them.
Community and Society
Castillo’s Hardware donates air conditioning unit to San Pedro’s polyclinic
The dentistry section of the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II received an air conditioner courtesy of Castillo’s Hardware. This part of the polyclinic was without the essential air cooler after their unit was deemed unrepairable.
Community and Society
Belizeans athletes ready to represent the Jewel at Tokyo Olympics
The opening of the Tokyo Olympic Games is set for tomorrow, Friday, July 23rd, in the capital of Japan, beginning at 5AM Belize time. Belizean athletes competing include Samantha Dirks, Shaun Gill, and Amado Cruz. They hope to win Belize an Olympic medal in the disciplines- athletics 100m, 400m, and canoe sprint K1 200m and K1 1,000m, respectively.