Community and Society
Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries and team visits the island police formations
The police formations of Caye Caulker and San Pedro Town were visited by the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, the Honourable Kareem Musa. The trip to the Cayes is part of his countrywide national familiarization tour with the different police formations and officers. Musa was accompanied by his Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kevin Arthurs, Area Representative the Honourable Andre Perez, the Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, Assistant Commissioner of Police Dr. Richard Rosado, Superintendents Clement Cacho and Christopher Noble, including the President of the Belize Police Department, Sergeant Jermaine Hyde.
Community and Society
Kids in Action is back; another group of island children to become divers
After postponed in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Youth Scuba Summer Camp known as Kids in Action is back. The two-week program is already underway and saw the enrolment of 18 children and two public officers. The aim is to teach and certify them in diving to appreciate better the natural marine resources surrounding Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
Abner Bacab certified as an Emergency Medical Technician
Island resident Abner Bacab continues to raise the bar of his dedication and service to San Pedro Town and recently became a certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). For the past months, he’s been enrolled in a course facilitated by the Belize Emergency Response Team. Bacab participated in the practical portion of the training at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City, the primary referral medical institution.
Community and Society
Hope Haven hosts forum on Domestic Violence
On Friday, July 9th, Hope Haven Domestic Violence Outreach Center, an upcoming facility under Raise me Up, held its first forum on Domestic Violence in San Pedro Town. The workshop also discussed domestic violence legislation and collaborated with the Youth Enhancement Services (YES).
Business & Economy
MOHW’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign comes to the islands
The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its vaccination campaign, landing on the islands. Countrywide, 37,473 are fully vaccinated, while 102,052 have received their first dose.
Community and Society
Terminated SPTC employees to receive additional compensation
After indicating that his administration would not pay additional money to former employees, Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez and his team have now agreed to compensate the terminated staff adequately. The additional funds are expected to be paid within the next month. The San Pedro Town Council’s (SPTC) legal team has been dealing with a complaint by some 15 former employees, who claim they did not receive their proper severance package after they were dismissed from their posts when the new administration came into power.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve hosts boat launch in honor of Killian Azueta
On Friday, July 9th, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve honored the life of one of their own, colleague Killian James Azueta, who unfortunately passed away in 2020. The marine reserve management held a special memorial in the presence of Killian’s family and friends ending the event with the launch of a patrol boat named ‘Gordo’ in memory of Hol Chan’s former park ranger.
Community and Society
San Pedro Chapter of Justices of the Peace elects executive committee
The San Pedro Chapter of the Justices of the Peace (JP) elected a new executive committee during a meeting on Wednesday, July 7th, held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. National president of the JP association Danny Madrid attended the special meeting and swore in the newly elected committee which will serve for this year.