Community and Society
Condemnation of Gender Based Violence and Public Sharing of Harmful Videos
The Human Rights Commission of Belize joins the office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children in its strong condemnation of acts shown in a video, apparently shared via Facebook Live, and being circulated among the public. We strongly urge the public to immediately refrain from sharing and viewing the video any further and urge individuals who have come into possession of the video to immediately delete it from their personal devices.
Community and Society
Sandy Point Real Estate assists laid off employees with food hampers
The Sandy Point Real Estate group has helped 20 of its laid-off staff, with the goal of assisting many more during this second lockdown.
Business & Economy
Ambergris Caye residents form “Change For San Pedro” movement
'Change for San Pedro' is a movement formed by residents concerned by the economic, provisional, and infrastructural neglect of Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
21 COVID-19 patients recovered in San Pedro Town; lockdown could be lifted early
San Pedro Town has 21 recovered COVID-19 patients, and with a possible plateau in cases, PM Barrow hinted that the Ambergris Caye SOE could be lifted early.
Business & Economy
San Pedro is Belize Too: Islanders unite online to demand more from local and national authorities
Islanders are clamoring "San Pedro is Belize Too!" as they ask local and national authorities to lift the lockdown laws and open Ambergris Caye, at least internally so that residents can work and help themselves.
Community and Society
2020 September Celebrations Theme Chosen
The winning theme was submitted by Precious Martinez, a 13-year old student of Sacred Heart College in San Ignacio Town. It reads:Overcoming Adversity, Creating Opportunity, Belizeans: Unite for Prosperity!
Community and Society
GOB’s COVID-19 Relief Food Assistance Program assisting Ambergris Caye’s residents
Managed by the Ministry of Human Development, the GOB COVID-19 Relief Food Assistance Program hopes to reach families who are in need during lockdown.
Community and Society
‘Food for San Pedro’ assists 157 island families during lockdown
Food For San Pedro was organized by Attorney Audrey Matura and a group of volunteers to provide hampers for overo 150 needy families on the island.