Community and Society
Carpentry and Mechanical Internship Program launched at Royal Caribbean Resort
The initiative is the effort of island businessman, Yorham Shostari of Royal Caribbean Resort, in collaboration with the Area Representative and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Honourable Manuel Heredia Jr.
Community and Society
Guest Editorial: 100 Years of George Cadle Price
"If you truly want to honor George Cadle Price and his legacy to our nation, then fulfill his faith in us and build our nation. Build our nation by overcoming your fear and doubt, stop looking out to sea hoping for salvation from elsewhere, pick up your tools and follow the Father of our Nation."
Community and Society
SPTC starts dredging lagoon channel to relocate water taxi companies
After publicly expressing their disapproval of an alleged water taxi terminal in front of Ruby’s Hotel on Barrier Reef Drive, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has acquired the services of a private company to dredge the lagoon-channel leading to the Sunset Boardwalk boat terminal.
Community and Society
Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize, Remus Li-Kou Chen pays a visit to Ambergris Caye
Seeking to strengthen the relationship between Taiwan and Belize’s municipalities, Taiwan’s Ambassador to Belize Remus Chen was in San Pedro Town from Thursday, January 10th to Sunday, January 13th.
Community and Society
Remembering Father of the Nation: Right Honourable George Cadle Price
On what would have been his 100th birthday, we honor the memory of Right Honorable George Cadle Price, Belize's first Prime Minister.
Community and Society
Belizean Renee Woods promoted to oversee American’s ticket sales centers in Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean
In this role she will oversee revenue generation and performance for American’s 42 Ticket Sales Centers in the region.
Community and Society
Boca Del Rio Park beach reclamation project close to completion
Spearheaded and sponsored by the Belize Tourism Board and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr, the project aims to reclaim Boca Del Rio as a prime beach area once more.
Community and Society
SPTC admits to issues within the Sanitation Department and garbage collection
The island administration says that they are trying to secure funds to update their equipment and zoning the main areas of town for a more organized trash collection. It was clear, however, that some of the plans discussed to tackle the issue were the same as last year’s resolutions; house to house educational campaigns, hiring additional staff to engage the community, and consequences if SPTC rules are not met.