Community and Society
Projects Abroad host a successful 2019 Health Fair
Projects Abroad, along with other island organizations, held their annual health fair at Central Park in San Pedro Town on Friday, August 9th. Held under the theme: “Not All Wounds are Visible”, the fair was aimed at providing essential health services and information to the community that may not typically be readily available.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town gets 13 new Tourism Police Officers, donated vehicles and essential items
To make San Pedro Town safer for visitors and residents alike, the Belize Police Department added 13 new constables to the island’s Tourism Police Unit (TPU) on Wednesday, August 14th at an official ceremony held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. They will join the current four tourism officers in San Pedro, bringing the number to a total of 17.
Community and Society
Earth Journalism Network trains Belizean journalists to improve coverage on sustainable coastal management
The Earth Journalism Network (EJN), a global community of over 8,000 journalists covering environmental issues, held a two-day workshop from Saturday, August 10th to Sunday, August 11th, to discuss coverage of sustainable practices, coastal management, and issues pertaining to the Meso-American Barrier Reef.
Community and Society
The 2019 National Song Competition Winners Announced
The 2019 National Song Competition was held on Saturday, August 10, 2019. This annual event is celebrating the fourth year of touring the municipalities of the country of Belize after the competition's first 5 years were held in Belize City.
Community and Society
IDB launches Sustainable Cities Action Plan for Belize City
The plan, developed in collaboration with the Belize City Council, offers a blueprint for sustainable development over the next 15-20 years.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town and Sea Isle City, New Jersey discuss Sister City Relationship
On Wednesday, July 31st, Mayor Daniel Guerrero received a visit from Werner Graf and his daughter Angelina Graf to discuss a proposal of a Sister City relationship between San Pedro Town and Sea Isle City, New Jersey, USA. The Grafs came on behalf of the City Council of Sea Isle City and presented Guerrero with the keys to the city, which bears the name of Mayor Leonard Desiderio.
Community and Society
Belmopan youth plan 2nd giant book festival to give away over 3,700 fun books to children and teens
The members of the Belmopan Youth Spiritual Empowerment Program (BYSEP) are at it again with their continued goal to encourage a love for reading in Belizean children and teens.
Community and Society
Obituary: Remembering Wayne Thomas Castleberry
Wayne Thomas Castleberry, of Belize /San Pedro, died peacefully on Monday, July 8th, 2019, at the home of his youngest daughter, Rachel Castleberry Capron of Amarillo, Texas USA.