Community and Society
Government of Belize to Launch Belize COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program
The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs in partnership with the National Bank of Belize Limited, Digi, and Belize Social Investment Fund hereby informs the public that the launch date for the Belize COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program (BCCAT) is scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021.
Community and Society
Call for Nominations for the Belize Public Service Outstanding Honours and Awards
On February 11, 2021, the Ministry of the Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform announced its call for nominations for the 2021 Belize Public Service Outstanding Honours and Awards.
Community and Society
Belize Mayors’ Association Holds Final Meeting for the 2018 – 2021 Cohort of Mayors
During the meeting, the Ministry of Local Government provided recognition awards to the mayors who are not contesting the upcoming municipal elections, including former mayor Hon. Kevin Bernard, now member of the National Assembly and Minister of Youth, Sports and E-Governance, who served as mayor of Orange Walk Town from 2012 to 2020.
Community and Society
Kristina Romero appointed to the National Women’s Commission
San Pedro's Kristina Romero has been appointed as a member of the Board of Commissioners within the National Women's Commission (NWC). Romero, who is also the Director of Operations at Hope Haven Children's Home in San Pedro Town, is humbled and honoured to be part of the NWC and promises islanders to represent them well.
Community and Society
Valentine’s Day beach clean-up shows Ambergris Caye some love
Hundreds of 50-gallon bags were filled with rubbish that stretched for miles along the beach. Most of the discarded items were plastic. There were sandals, bottle caps, empty water bottles, condoms, large plastic containers, glass rum, empty soft drink empty, and even old fishing nets. It is believed that some of this garbage washed ashore from passing ships or near communities, and the balance was left behind by people visiting this beach.
Community and Society
New Board of Commissioners for the National Women’s Commission
The newly installed Board of Commissioners will be led by the President - Thea Garcia Ramirez, Vice President - Marissa Cervantes Martin, Treasurer – Pastora Castillo, Secretary – Dorla Vaughan. Other Commissioners include Anthony Sabal, Wendy Cabral Williams, Geovannie Brackett, Chelsea Cruz, Aurelia Cal, Kristina Romero, Major Jonathan Kellman, Dr. Lesly Perez and Ashanti Arthurs Martin. Commissioners hail from throughout the country.
Community and Society
Nomination Day is Monday, February 15th
With municipal elections 21 days away, political parties are preparing for one critical day before electorates head to the polls: Nomination Day. The nomination of candidates for a new town council in San Pedro Town will take place on Monday, February 15th, between 10AM and 4PM.
Community and Society
Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Receives Donation of Fabric from Taiwanese Embassy
The donation is made possible by a charity foundation in Southern Taiwan through the coordination of the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize. It is valued at BZ$94,602 and includes polyester, rayon and spandex, which will be distributed to women’s groups and entrepreneurs across the country by the Women and Family Support Department.