Community and Society
American investment manager Brent Borland pleads guilty to Placencia International Airport scam
Borland admitted to falsely telling dozens of investors their money was going to be used to construct an international airport in Placencia southern Belize, promising them double-digit rates in returns for their investment.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club meet with Nicaraguan Past District Governor
The session was facilitated by Past District Governor Gilberto Alcoser from Nicaragua, who enlightened the club members and encouraged them to strengthen their resolve to serve.
Community and Society
Marie Sharp’s and U.S Embassy partner to fight gender-based violence in Belize
To create awareness and help the fight against gender-based violence, the Embassy of the United States of America (US) in Belize hosted the launch of ‘Pure Love,’ Marie Sharp’s Fine Foods Ltd brand-new Pineapple Habanero Pepper sauce on Thursday, February 14th.
Community and Society
BWSL takes over Consolidated Water Belize Limited on Ambergris Caye
On Wednesday, February 13th, Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) announced that they had reached an agreement with Consolidated Water Belize Limited (CWBL) for the purchase of its shares for US$7 million dollars.
Community and Society
GOB reaffirms its commitment to phase out single-use plastic and Styrofoam products by April 2019 amid allegations of a possible delay
Concerned citizens have alleged that the banning would be delayed because the Government of Belize (GOB) would not provide any incentives to investors interested in manufacturing and supplying biodegradable items in the country. However, personnel from the IPCU told The San Pedro Sun that such information was inaccurate, as they are working on a package of incentives that will be made available to investors, particularly the small businesses interested in this new line of environmentally friendly products.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s fitness community rows a marathon to raise funds for Miss San Pedro Chelsea Muñoz
A total of 18 teams and over 100 persons participated in a marathon rowing fundraiser dubbed ‘Row for the Crown,’ on Sunday, February 10th, to help Miss San Pedro 2018-2019, Chelsea Muñoz who has been diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma.
Community and Society
Rotary Club of Ambergris donates suction pump to Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
After operating for weeks without a suction pump, the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II is the happy recipient of a new one courtesy of the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
Island visitor William McQueen donates to Hope Haven
The money donated to Hope Haven will go towards the different programs they currently operate, which include counseling, a literacy program at Holy Cross Anglican School, Colleen’s Kitchen Food Bank, SHINE Girls Group, Women Artisans Project, Preschool ballet and the Kid’s Club.