Community and Society
Ministry of Health & Wellness Commemorates World Food Safety Day
On June 7th, 2021, the Ministry of Health & Wellness observed World Food Safety Day under the theme “Safe Foods Now for a Healthy Tomorrow.”
Community and Society
Belize and the IDB partner with globally renowned Le Wagon to tackle digital skills gaps
The Government of Belize, through the Economic Development Council, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF) – funded by the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, the Caribbean Development Bank, and the Government of Canada – announced a partnership with Le Wagon, a world-leading coding school, to launch a data analysis training bootcamp targeting Belizean youths on June 7th, 2021.
Community and Society
Close friends says Supt. Henry Jemmott died a happy man
Police Superintendent Henry Jemmott spent most of his last day alive doing what he loved most-fishing. On Thursday, May 27th, the deceased senior cop was the happiest man on the boat and wanted to repeat the fun the following day. Unfortunately, that was his last fishing trip, as hours later, he was shot dead in the early hours of Friday, May 28th, while socializing with Lord Michael Ashcroft’s daughter-in-law-Jasmine Hartin. On May 31st Hartin was charged for Manslaughter by Negligence after she claims to have accidentally shot him.
Business & Economy
Third Market Day in San Pedro a hit with locals and visitors alike
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) organized the third market day on Saturday, May 29th at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex. As with the previous events, the field was blanketed with booths showcasing several large and small businesses offering a wide variety of products throughout the day.
Community and Society
Ministry of Local Government Signs SCFMI Rolling Work Plan with UNICEF
On Monday, May 31, 2021, the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government and the United Nations Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) signed the annual Rolling Work Plan (RWP) for the Sustainable and Child Friendly Municipalities Initiative (SCFMI) for the period 2021-2022.
Community and Society
Froyla Tzalam sworn in as Belize’s new Governor General
Thursday, May 27th, will go into the history books as the day that Belize installed its third and first Indigenous American Governor General in the Commonwealth, Froyla Tzalam. The historic moment took place at the House of Culture, where Tzalam was sworn in as the new representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II-Belize’s Head of State.
Community and Society
Members of the Chinese community on the island get their jab of the Sinopharm vaccine
On Tuesday, May 25th, dozens of members from the Chinese community in San Pedro Town made their way to the island’s Lions Den to get their first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine against COVID-19. This is the second vaccine available in Belize besides the Oxford-AstraZeneca, and it has attracted the Chinese community because it is made in their country of origin.
Community and Society
Blood drive held in honor of baby Everlett Sturmberg collects 29 pints
In honor of baby Everlett Sturmberg, the Belize Red Cross-San Pedro branch had a blood drive on Saturday, May 22nd, and collected 29 pints of the vital liquid. The drive took place at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. A dollar drive was also conducted by volunteers collecting a total of $213.91.