Community and Society
Virtual Structured Dialogue to Validate Belize’s Country Programme for Engagement with the Green Climate Fund
On March 29, 2021, the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment, Belize’s National Designated Authority (NDA) to the Green Climate Fund (GCF), began a three-day workshop to conduct Belize’s Second Structured Dialogue to validate the Country Programme for engagement with the GCF.
Community and Society
Jazelie ‘Jaz’ Azueta hosts Women Self Defense classes
In honor of Women's Month, on Saturday, March 27th, several ladies in San Pedro Town participated in a Women's Self-Defence program organized by islander Jazelie 'Jaz' Azueta. The event included collaboration from Martin Dawson of Dawson's Pit Fighters, athlete and islander Kent 'Bob' Gabourel, and Captain Shark's Belize.
Community and Society
Launching of the Biological Control Programme
The International Regional Organization for Agricultural Health (OIRSA) in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise launched its Biological Pest Control Programme at the National Agriculture and Trade Showgrounds in Belmopan on March 29, 2021.
Community and Society
Ministries of Youth and National Defence Collaborate for Youth Development
This collaboration will allow both ministries to capitalize on strengths to better serve the youth of Belize. The goal is to improve youth development in the country and transform the youth institution into a central regional youth training institute.
Community and Society
Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children pays official visit to San Pedro
The wife of the Prime Minister and the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children, Her Excellency Rosanna Briceño, paid an official visit to San Pedro Town on Tuesday, March 30th. During her visit, she was given a tour of the Hope Haven’s Children's Home and Empowerment Center and its Domestic Violence Outreach Center.
Community and Society
SPTC promotes local businesses with the first-ever Women in Business Expo and Market Day
To start the economy moving and promote businesses on the island, particularly those newly created since the COVID-19 pandemic, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) hosted two events showcasing the hard work and creativity of island business owners. On Friday, March 26th, the first one was a ‘Women in Business Expo’ featuring female entrepreneurs, and the following day was Market Day, promoting a variety of large and small businesses.
Community and Society
Park Rangers Sworn in as Special Constables
In a small graduation ceremony held on March 24, 2021, at the Shipstern Nature Reserve in Sarteneja Village, Corozal District, Hon. Orlando Habet, Minster of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, honoured 29 park rangers graduating as special constables.
Community and Society
Belize falls 2-0 against Haiti in first World Cup qualifying game
The National Football Team of Belize lost the opportunity to nab three qualifying points after losing their first World Cup match against Haiti. The Belizean team travels tomorrow, Friday, March 26th, to Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic to prepare for their second World Cup qualifying on Tuesday, March 30th against Turk and Caicos.