Community and Society
IDB, World Bank and CABEI expand support for Central America in wake of second hurricane
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) president Mauricio Claver-Carone convened a virtual meeting last Friday, November 20th with leaders and ministers of Belize, Costa Rica, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala and Nicaragua, along with World Bank Group president David Malpass and Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) president Dante Mossi, to update the action plan for helping these countries to deal with the impacts of hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Community and Society
U.S. Government Delivers Fire Truck to Ladyville Fire Station
The United States Embassy delivered a Fire Truck to Belize’s Ladyville Village Council and Fire Station at a November 23 handover ceremony in Ladyville. U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges presented the fire truck to Fire Chief Colin Gillett, of Belize’s National Fire Service.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club observes World Diabetes Day; its impact in Belize and the world
This year’s World Diabetes Day was observed under the theme ‘The Nurse and Diabetes’ to raise awareness of the crucial role nurses play in supporting people living with the disease. In Belize, the condition is prevalent and different events are held countrywide to sensitize the public to its dangers and serve those afflicted. Ambergris Caye joined the campaign, and on Friday, November 20th, the San Pedro Lions Club provided glucose screenings at different business establishments to spread awareness to islanders.
Community and Society
Tropic Air Announces Flights to San Salvador
The addition of San Salvador to Tropic Air's route means a broadening of reach into Belize’s important business and leisure markets. Not only is San Salvador the economic epicenter of Northern Central America, but it is also an important trading partner for Belize.
Community and Society
Orange Walk’s John Antonio’ Johnny’ Briceño becomes Belize’s fifth Prime Minister
For the first time in Belize's political history, a non-Belize City resident has become the new Prime Minister following a landslide victory at the polls during the 2020 General Elections. He is John Antonio' Johnny' Briceño, from Orange Walk Town in northern Belize.
Community and Society
San Pedro Red Cross Branch collects 68 pints during 2020’s final blood drive
During the final blood drive of the year, the Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch collected a record 68 pints of the vital fluid to help islanders in future.
Community and Society
Maresha Reid organizes food and clothing drive to help flood victims in the Cayo District
Many flood victims in the Cayo District lost their very basic items, and Maresha Reid has once again organized a drive to assist her fellow Belizeans.
Community and Society
Ministry of National Security and Public Utilities Commission Launch Cybersecurity Strategy
The development of this Strategy was guided by the OAS-CICTE, and coordinated by the National Security Council Secretariat, the Public Utilities Commission, Central Information Technology Office, the Attorney General’s Ministry and an Inter-institutional Cybersecurity Task Force. The overall objective of this Strategy is to take a public-private partner approach to foster an open and trusted digital environment in Belize, which would enable innovation, economic development, and social inclusion.