Community and Society
In Memory of Edita Borham
Edita Borham was born on 16 September 1931 on the island of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Her parents were Francisco and Juliana Nunez. Life...
Community and Society
Missing at sea, man safely rescued on Ambergris Caye
Rescue teams were quick to locate the missing man after he went paddleboarding in northern Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town sign gets finishing touch
San Pedro Town will soon have an official sign adding to the beach's aesthetic at Central Park. Works on the project have been swift, with just minor details left to be done. According to the San Pedro Town Council, the sign is a joint initiative in partnership with the island's business sector.
Community and Society
Belize Rural South Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez reflects on first 100 days in office
A 100 days have passed since the government administration under the People’s United Party (PUP) took office, and Belizeans are now looking at their report card to evaluate their performance. Area Representative of Belize Rural South (BRS) (Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker), the Honourable Andre Perez, reflected on his first 100 days as minister of government, touching on challenges and some of his accomplishments outside of the initial plan of action (manifesto) planned for the first three months.
Community and Society
Another dock on the beach? Construction halted following public outcry
Although a letter issued by the San Pedro Town Building Unit approved the project, Mayor Daniel Guerrero has maintained that the construction of new piers is out of their jurisdiction.
Community and Society
District Health Educators to receive laptops and projectors to properly facilitate the training of Community Health Workers during COVID-19
Last year, the European Union (EU) and the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) reallocated funds from the existing ‘Health Sector Support Programme Belize Project’ to assist in the country’s response to COVID-19. Through this funding, nine (9) District Health Educators from the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MoHW) will receive laptops with cases and eight (8) projectors to strengthen the ability to train health workers at the community level.
Arts & Culture
Pandemic changes the way San Pedranos celebrate carnaval
Compared to previous years, El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro was celebrated this year with far less fanfare. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there were no street comparsas or painting in downtown San Pedro and no beach parties associated with the anticipated annual festivity. However, the traditional event was privately celebrated, and those fond of the comparsas were still able to enjoy them virtually during the three-night celebration from the 14th to the 16th of February.
Community and Society
Celso Poot winner of the 35th James A. Waight Award
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Celso Poot, Operations Manager of the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Centre and founder of the Belize Tapir Project, has been awarded the 2021 James A. Waight Award.