Community and Society
Two island women to be recognized with annual Outstanding Women’s Awards
On March 25th, 2020, San Pedro's Deborah 'DJ Debbie' Spain, and Brittney O'Daniel will be honored at the 16th Annual Outstanding Women's Awards Ceremony. They are among 20 extraordinary women who will be recognized for their contributions to their communities.
Community and Society
BNTU motorcade in San Pedro ends with organizers at the police station
San Pedro's motorcade was part of a BNTU national movement, and teachers feel that their hard work in educating Belizeans is sometimes not recognized by the relevant authorities. They claim that the campaign's success will benefit them and all public officers in Belize, who could see a 10% cut in their salaries when GOB presents the upcoming budget for the fiscal year 2021-2022 on March 26th.
Community and Society
Reef Week San Pedro ends with a beach and sea clean up
From the 7th to the 13th of March, San Pedro Town hosted its Reef Week with a series of activities highlighting the importance of protecting its marine ecosystem. The week-long event ended with a beach and sea clean-up, but not before spreading education, awareness, and reminding islanders of the need to take care of Belize's Barrier Reef and the sea.
Community and Society
The San Pedro Sun celebrates 30 year anniversary!
According to owner, editor Tamara Sniffin, this is a huge milestone for the paper she and her husband Ron have owned and operated for more than half of its life. “It is a great honor to be part of a community institution like The San Pedro Sun. Owning a community newspaper comes with great responsibility and commitment, regardless of the challenges we may face. We embrace those who have supported us along the way and are thankful to be part of their success through featured articles and advertising. Without them, we could not be what we are today and thank our community from the bottom of our hearts.”
Community and Society
Minister of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform Salutes All Women Public Officers
This year’s theme, “Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world,” honours the great commitment and contribution by women of all ages around the world, and in Belize, in creating a more equitable tomorrow while leading the way in many instances towards the survival and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community and Society
Dianeli Aranda is San Pedro’s new Deputy Mayor
March 8th was International Women's Day and coincidentally the day newly elected San Pedro Town Council 2021-2024 swore in four female councillors out of a...
Community and Society
Government of Belize Comments on International Monetary Fund’s Country Review
Prior to the November 2020 General Elections and thereafter, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and officials of this new PUP Administration have repeatedly shone a bright light on the disastrous mismanagement of the economy and public finances by the past UDP Administration. The IMF has now confirmed the grim assessment which Prime Minister Briceño outlined to the House of Representatives and the public during his report of January 8, 2021: that the economy was in a prolonged recession starting well before COVID-19; that the previous government had borrowed some $700 million in the pre-election period of 2019/2020; and that the UDP left behind an economic and fiscal wasteland.
Community and Society
Hon. Francis Fonseca Visits the Inspiration Center
Hon. Francis Fonseca, Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology; along with Mrs. Rossana Briceño, Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children; and Mrs. Dian Maheia, CEO in the Ministry; attended a special presentation and tour of The Inspiration Center (TIC) in Belize City on March 11, 2021.