Community and Society
New COVID-19 regulations provide updates on sports and increase restaurants’ indoor seating capacity
On the evening of Friday, May 7th, the Government of Belize issued new COVID-19 regulations addressing sporting events and allowing restaurants to increase their indoor capacity of seated guests.
Community and Society
Over 3,000 vaccinated in San Pedro; islanders start getting the second jab
Island residents in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, have answered the call to vaccinate against COVID-19. As of Friday, May 7th, based on information from medical personnel, around 3,100 people have received the jab, with 71 islanders welcoming their second dose. As the vaccine rollout continues countrywide, the MOHW informed that over 46,000 people are currently vaccinated. The ministry appeals to Belizeans to sign up and get the vaccine.
Community and Society
BCVI conducts first eye exams on the island since the pandemic
After months without the monthly eye clinic at the Lions Den, a complimentary service offered by the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI), the clinic resumed on Wednesday, May 5th. The free eye exams provided on a first-come basis take place every first Wednesday of the month.
Community and Society
Buckingham Palace approves Froyla Tzalam as Belize’s next Governor General
Belize’s next Head of State and Governor General has been approved by Buckingham Palace in London, England. The historic appointment of Froyla Tzalam, a Mopan Maya woman of the Toledo District in southern Belize, was announced over the weekend.
Community and Society
COVID-19 vaccine rollout sees large number of islanders getting the jab
The vaccine is being administered at the San Pedro Lions Den, where long lines of people have been observed. These people have pre-registered and were told when and at what time to show up for their first vaccine. The second dose of the vaccine is expected within eight or 12 after the first jab.
Community and Society
BCVI monthly eye exams to resume in San Pedro Town
The San Pedro Lions Club has announced the return of the monthly eye clinic offered by the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired (BCVI). The free eye screening service is available on the first Wednesday of the month on a first-come basis. The first clinic is May 5th, from 10:30AM to 3:30PM at the San Pedro Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive.
Community and Society
Ian ‘Lion’ Gordon’s half-marathon tour around the country currently underway
Island-based runner Ian ‘Lion’ Gordon is currently conducting a historic sporting milestone. The long-distance athlete is running the country’s breadth and width in an eight-day half-marathon tour through all six districts, from Corozal to Toledo.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club installs new members
The San Pedro Lions Club is eight times stronger as of Sunday, April 25th, following an induction ceremony welcoming new members. Eight new Lions were sworn in at the Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive in a short ceremony attended by island lions and special guests.