Community and Society
Fire truck for San Pedro Town arrives in Belize
Acquired in the United States of America (USA), through the efforts of the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye, the fire truck came aboard a U.S Airforce C-17 Globemaster aircraft shortly after 2PM. Arrangements are now being made to transport the truck to the island, where it is expected to be delivered to the San Pedro Fire Department in a week or two.
Community and Society
U-Report Belize positively impacting youth
The U-Report Belize program is a powerful, innovative tool that can increase youth participation in the country as it engages young people in different issues and connects them with policy and decision makers through their cell phones.
Community and Society
Confirmed: Belize Rural South votes YES to the ICJ
With a margin of 516 YES votes from San Pedro Town, Belize Rural South votes yes to the ICJ. Caye Caulker registered a NO vote by a margin of 44. Across the country, unofficial reports have the ‘YES’ vote leading, with 65% of the 148,500 re-registered electorates having participated in the Referendum.
Community and Society
Rickilee Response & Rescue is busy with community rescue services and an upcoming fundraiser!
To keep up with their ambitious and meaningful services, Rickilee Response & Rescue (Triple R Response) is hosting a major fundraiser at the Fortress Beerworks in Houston Texas, USA on Saturday, May 18th.
Community and Society
Rickilee Response and Rescue Team donates to Hol Chan Marine Reserve
On April 30th, Rickilee Response and Rescue Team donated two surveillance & water rescue kits to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve to assist them in their management effectiveness at the reserve.
Community and Society
Kids in Action 2019 Youth Summer Diving Program receives donations
The annual summer program is possible thanks to the contributions of different institutions on the island, and so far it has received its first set of donations. A $3,300 cheque from the Hol Chan Marine Reserve (HCMR) will go rowards purchasing material for the activity, while the Diver Alert Network-DAN has confirmed their contribution by providing insurance to the participants of this year’s event.
Community and Society
Child Development Foundation hosts domestic violence workshop in San Pedro Town
Child Development Foundation (CDF) held a domestic violence workshop for police officers, government agencies and community leaders of Caye Caulker and San Pedro at the Hope Haven Center in San Pedro Town on Tuesday, April 30th. The workshop aimed to provide sensitization on the legal framework, understanding the dynamics of intimate partner violence amongst law enforcement and other state agencies to establish adequate support systems and response protocols.
Community and Society
UNICEF Belize hosts workshop on Child-Friendly Media
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Belize, along with the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) and Local Government (the Ministry responsible for the Sustainable and Child Friendly Municipalities Initiative) held a children’s right and child friendly media workshop with Belizean media corps at Best Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza in Belize City on Saturday, April 27th.