Community and Society
Belize Sea Shuttle Express launches service between San Pedro and Corozal Towns on December 18th
Belize Sea Shuttle Express will be making its maiden voyage from San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye to Corozal Town on Friday, December 18th, departing at 7AM and returning at 3PM.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club continues helping those in need
The San Pedro Lions Club continues to assist the vulnerable and affected by the current COVID-19 pandemic by providing groceries to families in need on the island. Their efforts saw them delivering 100 bags filled with groceries, aiming to feed 500 islanders.
Community and Society
U.S. Government Delivers COVID-19 Response Supplies to NEMO
On December 14, the U.S. Embassy delivered COVID-19 response equipment and supplies valued at over U.S. $37,000 to Belize’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) at the Price Barracks in Ladyville, Belize. Major Matthew Adams, U.S. Embassy Belmopan Office of Security Cooperation Chief, represented the U.S. Embassy when handing over the items.
Community and Society
Belize Fisheries Department Licensing Notice
The Belize Fisheries Department informs the public of its new licensing procedures for fisherfolk and fishing vessels considering the COVID-19 pandemic.
Community and Society
Hellfighters Footsoldiers Ambergris Caye bring joy and Christmas presents to island children
Over 90 (pre-identified) children received gifts from the non-denominational group Hellfighters Footsoldiers Ambergris Caye over the weekend of December 12th-13th.
Community and Society
U.S. Government Provides Curriculum Advisor and Equipment to Improve Training for Belize’s Police Department
The United States Embassy introduced the Curriculum Development Advisor Dr. Priscilla Brown and initiated the handover of Caribbean Basin Security Initiative (CBSI) – Connect training equipment at the ceremony on December 10 at the Police Training Academy. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges welcomed Dr. Priscilla Brown and presented the equipment to the Belize Police Department.
Community and Society
Belize Police Department Comments on Suspected Drug Plane Landing
During the course of December 9th, information was received from our international counterparts of three (3) suspect tracts coming out of South America. This prompted elements of the Belize Police Department, Belize Defense Force and Belize Coast Guard to deploy at various possible landing spots across the country.
Community and Society
Ministry of Public Service, Constitutional and Political Reform Observes International Anti-Corruption Day 2020
The Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and the new administration has committed to fast track the implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) to which Belize acceded on December 12, 2016. Reducing the risks of corruption and mismanagement will require the involvement of strong anti-corruption bodies, better oversight bodies, a more open and transparent public procurement and enhanced anti-corruption compliance. The theme, which calls governments to “recover with integrity” highlights that only by implementing effective corruption mitigation measures, will a better recovery be possible.