Community and Society
Scottish acclaimed toy pirate ship ‘Adventure 2’ expected to reach Ambergris Caye
A record-breaking journey involving a toy pirate ship is about to include Belize in its itinerary. Initiated by 11-year-old Ollie and 8-year-old Harry Ferguson...
Community and Society
Commissioner of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Appointed
Mr. Ch’oc is well-qualified and has over two decades of experience working with indigenous people at the local and international level. His scope of work includes addressing the unique needs of indigenous peoples and leading the implementation of the Caribbean Court of Justice consent order of 2015.
Community and Society
Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs meets with the Garifuna Community
On Thursday, January 21, 2021, Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia, Minister of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, met with members of the National Garifuna Council (NGC) and the Garifuna community.
Community and Society
International travellers entering the USA face new requirements
International travellers to the USA must produce a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departure and comply with other applicable guidelines set by the CDC, including recommended (not required) periods of self-quarantine or self-isolation.
Community and Society
IOM Belize hands over food items and cleaning supplies to the Ministry of National Defence and Border Security
On 19th January 2021 The International Organization for Migration in Belize handed over food items and cleaning supplies to the D’Silva Camp, a quarantine facility for irregular migrants located at the Mountain Pine Ridge forest reserve.
Business & Economy
Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Tours Western Dairies Facilities
On January 21, 2021, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, toured the Western Dairies processing facilities and a dairy farm in Spanish Lookout. The purpose of the tour was for the Minister to learn more about the Western Dairies brand of dairy products and the processes involved in producing milk products such as fresh milk, yogurt, cheeses and ice cream.
Community and Society
The Little Free Libraries exchange system: Grab a book and leave one
Belize Bookworms remind little readers that the Free Little Libraries operate on a 'take one, leave one' honor system. The organization recently received lots of new stock for some fun reading ahead.
Community and Society
Appointment of Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children
The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs is pleased to announce the selection of Mrs. Rossana Briceño as the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children. Mrs. Briceño will be officially appointed to her post in a ceremony to be held on Friday, January 22, 2021.