Community and Society
Anthony Coleman returns to Ambergris Caye with prosthetic arms
After losing both arms in a terrible electrical accident at a construction site in 2017, 15-year-old island student Anthony Coleman received the best Christmas gift of his life almost three years later; a pair of brand-new prosthetic arms.
Community and Society
BNTU and Ministry of Education at odds over proposed Education Act Amendment
The Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) is voicing its opinion against the proposed amendment of the Education Act by the Ministry of Education.
Community and Society
Superintendent Christopher Noble and his team commended for great work on the islands
Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker experienced a significant decrease in major crime activities during the last six months of 2019. On Ambergris Caye, one of the highlights was the lack of murders and the removal of several firearms from the streets, 11 of them in December alone.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Electrical Power and Water Supply restored
Utility issues in Caye Caulker Village seem to finally be stabilizing after over a week of electrical and water shortages. The issue peaked on New Year’s Day, when for several hours, the island was without electrical power after days without running water.
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New direct international flights announced for Belize
In his New Year’s address, Prime Minister Right Honourable Dean Barrow declared that Belize will see three new direct international flights between the Philip S.W Goldson International Airport and Washington D.C., New York City, and as far as London, England.
Community and Society
Doctor Love: Accidental Cheat
"Tough decisions are normally a good growth experience despite the fear and pain they may cause. This, however, isn’t really a tough decision."
Community and Society
Despite conservation efforts, another American Crocodile is butchered on Ambergris Caye
According to ACES, the remains of the mature female animal was found floating in the Sewage Waste Treatment lagoons (WASA ponds) with a fractured skull, stab wound through the belly, and a clean slice through the base of the tail. This latest poaching incident brings to light the continued increase of illegal activities committed against the natural environment and the lack of enforcement by local authorities.
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Water and electricity crisis has Caye Caulker Village tourism industry and livelihoods in jeopardy
Caye Caulker Village began its New Year 2020 by struggling with shortages of water and electricity, which worsened on Monday, December 30th. With their tourism season in jeopardy due to water and electricity issues, islanders took to the streets to protest on Thursday, January 2nd, after days without a proper supply of either utilities. Both utility companies, Belize Water Services (BWS) and Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), continue to address the situation as best as they can, but power and water supply on the island is yet to be fully restored.