Community and Society
The San Pedro Sun bids farewell to Associate Editor Mary Gonzalez
After working for The San Pedro Sun for more than fifteen years, Associate Editor Mary Gonzalez looks to the future with a new job.
Community and Society
Belizean Super Bowl champion Rakeem Roches has ties with San Pedro; BTB offers Belizean vacation
Belizean-born American Football player 27-year-old Rakeem Nuñez-Roches made history yesterday, winning the National Football League (NFL) Super Bowl LV with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. They defeated Roches’ former team, the Kansas City Chiefs, 31-9. Roches, who was born in Dangriga Town in southern Belize, is no stranger in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye as his brother, Raoul ‘Thumpy’ Roches, plays with the renowned island basketball team, the Tiger Sharks.
Community and Society
A second clean-up campaign rids Boca del Rio lagoon of more rubbish
The lagoon at Boca del Rio was relieved for a second time from rubbish after a clean-up rally on Saturday, February 6th. The volunteer activity led by island resident Abner Bacab saw a group of islanders giving up their Saturday to clean the waterway, where they bagged over 1,000 pounds of garbage from the bottom of the lagoon.
Community and Society
Baby Shark Lends a Fin to Combat COVID-19
SmartStudy, the global entertainment company behind the beloved children’s brand, Pinkfong, is joining the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) on a new public campaign to encourage small children and their parents to protect themselves and others from COVID-19 by washing their hands often.
Community and Society
Increased Access to Information and Services through Expanded Migrant Hubs
OM signed Implementation Agreements to partner with The Child Development Foundation of Belmopan, Belize Red Cross in San Ignacio, and Humana People to People in Bella Vista to operate the Migrant Hubs in their communities to provide critical services and information.
Community and Society
Scottish toy pirate ship ‘Adventure II’ resumes the journey back home to Scotland
"Adventure II", the Playmobil pirate ship whose voyage originated four months ago from Guyana’s shores, continues its journey to homeland Scotland after a ten-day respite on Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
Superintendent Christopher Noble receives 2020 Officer of Year Award
The extraordinary job of Superintendent Christopher Noble, recently appointed commander of the newly created Region Four within the Belize District, was once again recognized by the Belize Police Department. On Friday, February 5th, Noble was awarded 2020 Officer of the Year for his outstanding performance as commander of the police formations on the cayes.
Community and Society
A fortuitous visit: James York III continues to inspire donations of fire trucks to Belize
What was expected to be a one-time project - delivering a donated fire truck to Caye Caulker in November 2017, has become a regular...