Community and Society
Belize Coast Guard Participates and Successfully Completes Joint Airborne Operations in Tradewinds
Tradewinds 2021 (TW21) Regional Security System (RSS) Joint Exchange International Paratrooping Training Exercise concluded on June 20th, 2021 at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Guyana following a tactical display of airborne manoeuvres from more than 100 paratroopers.
Community and Society
Ministry of Blue Economy’s Position on S.I. No. 57 of 2021
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation hereby provides clarity on the matter of Statutory Instrument No. 57 of 2021, which now allows for the participation of permanent residents in the fishing industry of Belize.
Community and Society
John McAfee dies inside Spanish prison
Well-known antivirus pioneer and former resident of San Pedro Town John McAfee, 75, was found dead inside his jail cell in Barcelona, Spain, just hours after his extradition to the United States (US) was approved. The tech mogul was wanted in the US for tax-related criminal charges and was also sought by Belizean authorities for questioning in the 2012 murder of his neighbour, American ex-pat Gregory Faull.
Community and Society
New regulation for golf cart rental owners
Effective August 1, 2021, the San Pedro Transport Department (SPTD) will be enforcing a new rule regarding golf cart rentals. All golf carts owned by a rental company will need to be labeled with the company’s logo/name, telephone number, and golf cart number. Failure to adhere to this measure will result in a fine.
Community and Society
Jasmine Hartin returns to the island demanding to see her children
On Tuesday, June 22nd, the long-time partner of Lord Michael Ashcroft’s son Andrew, Jasmine Hartin, was spotted in San Pedro Town. The Canadian-born island socialite reportedly tried to see her two children but was denied.
Community and Society
Forest Department Makes Donation to Itzama Society
On June 18, 2021, the Belize Forest Department, under the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management, donated BZ$65,000 worth of equipment, transportation and uniforms to the Itzama Society.
Community and Society
International feature movie filmed on Ambergris Caye
A feature thriller/suspense movie is in production on northern Ambergris Caye, featuring a local and international cast. One of the lead roles is San Pedro’s very own and renowned Belizean actor Horacio Louis Guerrero. The filming is expected to last two weeks, and the premiere is slated for the end of 2021.
Community and Society
The Island Academy relocates to its new home
When the new school year begins at The Island Academy (TIA) in San Pedro Town, they will welcome its students at a new location. The new home of the private, non-profit primary school will be at a property within the Mahogany Bay Village development located south of downtown San Pedro.