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.
Community and Society
ComPol Williams warns against Easter gatherings
On Wednesday, March 10th, Commissioner of Police (ComPol) Chester Williams issued a stern warning regarding social events/gatherings for Easter. In a press release, the ComPol said that such activities are still prohibited under the current COVID-19 regulations.
Community and Society
Prime Minister Briceño says he will not let San Pedro down
During the swearing-in ceremony for the newly elected Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez and his councillors of the San Pedro Town Council, Prime Minister Honourable John Briceño said that he would work with the island’s local government for the betterment of La Isla Bonita.
Community and Society
Reef clean-up campaign rids Ambergris Caye marine environment from a ton of debris
As Reef Week San Pedro continues, a snorkeling and free diving clean-up took place on Monday, March 8th, near the Barrier Reef. Spearheading the clean-up was islander Abner Bacad and Roan Gonzalez, who collected a boat load of trash from the sea along with volunteers.
Community and Society
Minister Chebat hands over medical equipment to San Pedro’s Polyclinic; Hospital in the pipeline
On Tuesday, March 9th, the Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Honourable Michel Chebat, handed over around $14,000 worth of medical equipment to...
Community and Society
Newly elected San Pedro Town Council sworn in; PM Briceño attends the ceremony
Mayor-elect Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez and his six councillors were sworn in on Monday, March 8th, during a short ceremony at the Ambergris Stadium. The swearing-in was carried out by Legal Counsel Eduardo Aguilar and Senior Justice of the Peace Evelia Paz. The occasion was also attended by the Prime Minister of Belize, the Honourable John Briceño, Area Representative and Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, the Honourable Andre Perez, Minister of Health and Wellness (MOHW), the Honourable Michel Chebat, and a host of friends and family members.
Community and Society
Reef Week San Pedro kicks off with a swim to the reef challenge
Twenty-three participants kicked off the annual Reef Week San Pedro with an early morning swim challenge to the reef.
Community and Society
Equipped with a Belizean keel Scottish toy Pirate Ship A2 makes it to Miami, Florida USA
After modifications on Ambergris Caye, the record-breaking Scottish toy pirate ship, Adventure II (A2), is closer to its destination in Scotland after as respite in Miami.