Community and Society
Triple R donates ambulance to Ambergris Caye
As Ambergris Caye prepares for any possible case of the pandemic COVID-19 (Coronavirus), an ambulance has been secured on the island for the sole purpose of transporting persons suspected to be infected with the deadly disease.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye students observe National Hand Washing Day
Thursday, March 19th was declared National Hand Washing Day in Belize. The Ministry of Education reportedly sent out soap to all the schools countrywide for students to wash their hands.
Community and Society
Brads Gaming Group donates golf cart to San Pedro Police; new Police Constables receive bicycles
On Wednesday, March 18th the San Pedro Police Formation was the recipient of a brand new golf cart courtesy of Brads Gaming Group from Belize City. The island police department was also provided with eight bicycles for its newly installed constables to support the current bike patrol. The bicycles were donated by the Embassy of the United States of America in Belize.
Community and Society
Water taxi from Chetumal, Mexico turned away at San Pedro Terminal
On Saturday, March 14th, a San Pedro Belize Express water taxi vessel traveling from Chetumal Mexico, was denied permission to dock at the International Boat Terminal in San Pedro Town.
Business & Economy
Placencia Airstrip to close temporarily for renovations
On Monday, March 16th, Tropic Air released plans to close the Placencia airstrip for renovations temporarily. The closure will take effect from May 1, 2020, to September 30th. During the closure, the runway will undergo revamping, lengthening, widening, and installing of runway lighting. Tropic Air also released a statement on what changes will be implemented during the airstrip’s closure period.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town braces for COVID-19; holiday and special events cancelled
Authorities at the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) announced on Tuesday, March 17th via a press release that specific measures will be implemented to ensure the safety of residents from the COVID-19 (Coronavirus).
Community and Society
Journalists participate in crime data workshop
The meeting was hosted by the Belize Crime Observatory (BCO), under the Ministry of National Security at the Coastal Zone Management, Authority and Institute’s training room. Several presentations took place, touching on topics from the state of crime in the country, to forensic reports and the Kolbe Foundation at the Belize Central Prison.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye’s sporting community comes together to help island triathlete Kent ‘Bob’ Gabourel
Island triathlete Kent 'Bob' Gabourel suffered a devastating sporting injury and to assist with his medical expenses, the island’s sports community came together on Sunday, March 15th to host a fundraiser football marathon.