Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club distribute face masks on their 45th anniversary; new President and Board of Directors installed
For their 45th anniversary, the San Pedro Lions Club decided to distribute face masks to help islanders work toward preventing the spread of COVID-19. Also taking over the presidency is Lion Marina Kay.
Community and Society
Ministry of Public Service Inaugurates Walk of Recognition and Inspiration
On October 23, 2020, the Ministry of Public Service in partnership with the Belmopan City Council inaugurated the Public Service Walk of Recognition and Inspiration. The Public Service Walk of Recognition and Inspiration serves as an alternative to the annual Public Service Gala Awards which was canceled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Instead, dedicated and innovative public officers will be honored by having their names engraved into the Walk for generations to come.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy, Love Foundation, and Kolbe Foundation Launch Anti-Gang Economic Empowerment Initiative
On October 16, U.S. Embassy Belmopan, alongside project partners The Love Foundation and the Kolbe Foundation, formally launched the “Empowering Communities to Empower Themselves” (ECTET) Initiative by inaugurating the project’s first “community resource hub” in Yarborough. This is the first of three such hubs scheduled to open in Southside Belize City over the course of the project’s five-month implementation plan, with the remaining two hubs to be opened in the Lake Independence and George Street areas. 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.
Community and Society
Ian ‘Lion’ Gordon to host first ever 101-mile run challenge
Running 101-miles is certainly a challenge, and Ian 'Lion' Gordon is seeking others to join him in attempting the first-ever ‘King Lion 101-mile run’ challenge set for December 19, 2020.
Community and Society
Southern fishermen, Lowell ‘Japs’ Godfrey and Neville Smith, honored as advocates for the sea
On Wednesday, October 14th, Oceana formally recognized two outstanding Belizeans as the 2020 Ocean Heroes during its first-ever virtual award ceremony. This year’s winners are Placencia fisher turned seaweed farmer, Lowell Godfrey and Punta Gorda fisher and businessman, Neville Smith.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club observes World Service Day by honoring frontline workers with a BBQ meal
The San Pedro Lions Club joined its international partners and observed World Service Day on Saturday, October 10th, by providing a Bar-B-Que lunch to public servants. These included frontline members of the local police department, fire department, and medical personnel of the Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
Community and Society
Rotary and Rotaract Clubs of Ambergris Caye assist in distribution of food hampers to island families
Thanks to the remarkable response from donors, the Rotary and Rotaract clubs are nearly halfway to their goal of feeding 100 families for a month.
Community and Society
Taxi Drivers attend training provided by BTB and BRS Area Representative Manuel Heredia Jr.
Even though Phase 3 will limit interaction, taxi drivers are to apply standard protocols from now in preparation for the general opening of Belize for tourism.