Community and Society
San Pedro BTIA distributes goodie bags to members and public workers
The San Pedro chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) treated its members and frontline workers to holiday goodie bags at the beginning of the Christmas week. This token of appreciation was to acknowledge their contributions and optimism amid the COVID-19 pandemic, which has devastated the Belizean economy.
Community and Society
Recovered COVID-19 patients donate convalescent plasma via San Pedro Red Cross Branch
Although the use of convalescent plasma is a trial method, scientific evidence suggests this procedure can help treat COVID-19. San Pedro was able to contribute 19 pints of the valuable plasma.
Arts & Culture
Zee Edgell: One of Belize’s most renowned authors has passed away
Renowned Belizean author Zee Edgell leaves behind a legacy in literature and education, having catapulted Belize's name via her writings.
Community and Society
San Pedro Belize Christmas Collection feeds 500 residents; groceries and toys bring joy
Via the San Pedro Belize Christmas Collection, Crocs Sunset Sports Bar was able to bring children's toys, groceries and warm meals to over 500 people.
Community and Society
Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Meets with Maya Leadership
Shortly after the general elections in November, the new Briceño administration announced the creation of the Ministry of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs to be led by Hon. Dolores Balderamos Garcia. The Indigenous peoples of Belize are comprised of the Kekchi, Mopan, Yucatec Maya and the Garifuna who all make up approximately 18% of the country’s population.
Community and Society
The San Pedro Lions Club delivers turkey dinners to senior citizens at home instead of hosting annual Christmas party
For the first time, the highly anticipated Senior Citizens’ Christmas party, organized every year by the San Pedro Lions Club, was cancelled due to COVID-19. Instead of hosting them at their Den on Barrier Reef Drive for a fun evening, on Thursday, December 17th, the Lions prepared and delivered 100 plates of food along with gift bags to a select number of the island seniors.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy, Love Foundation, and Kolbe Foundation Launch Community Resource Hub in St. Martins
On December 15, U.S. Embassy Belmopan, alongside project partners the Love Foundation and the Kolbe Foundation, formally launched its second community resource hub in St. Martins under the “Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves” (ECTET) initiative. These community resource hubs will be the centers for entrepreneurial and vocational training to create alternatives to gang activity in underserved neighborhoods long associated with gang violence. The ECTET Initiative received funding from U.S. Embassy Public Affairs aimed at improving citizen security and increasing economic prosperity.
Community and Society
BTB Addresses Misinformation on Airport Closure
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is aware of a rumor currently circulating that the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) is being closed down and that visitors need to cancel their flights and reservations.The BTB hereby advises industry stakeholders and the general public that this rumor is absolutely false. The PGIA remains open to international travel and there is no plan in place to institute any such closure. In actuality, increased volumes of passengers and flights are expected over December and January.