Community and Society
BTB announces $1.5 Million sargussum relief fund & tax reliefs
The Government of Belize has granted $1.5 million to help contain and control of sargassum in the municipalities of San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia and Hopkins, which will be disbursed through the Belize Tourism Board. Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Hon. Manuel Heredia announced GOB’s assistance and other tax reliefs at a press conference the BTB offices in Belize City on Wednesday afternoon, October 31.
Business & Economy
GOB Rejects Leader of the Opposition’s Call to legalize the drug trade
On Tuesday, October 23rd, Cabinet condemned the sudden position adopted by the People’s United Party via its leader John Briceño to completely legalize the drug trade, calling it 'simplistic, ignorant and downright dangerous.'
Community and Society
AWS and OAS working together to support Latin America in Natural Disasters
Both organizations are committed to supporting countries through sharing best practices to build resilience to natural disasters in the Americas.
Community and Society
Sustainable & Child-Friendly Municipality Initiative Mayors Retreat
The Ministry of Labour, Local Government and Rural Development in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) hosted a two-day event, October 11th & 12th 2018, for mayors and councillors with responsibility for the implementation of the Sustainable & Child-Friendly Municipality Initiative (SCFMI).
Community and Society
SPTC Addresses Noise Pollution
In accordance with the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act Chapter 150, Revised Edition 2011, of the substantive laws of Belize, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) along with the San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board (SPLLB) hereby announces to the general public and all Liquor License Holders that effective Thursday, November 1, 2018, in an effort to reducing noise pollution from various establishments and maintaining the Town of San Pedro as a Child Friendly Municipality, open bars will no longer be granted a weekly special license/extension.
Community and Society
Annual Responsible Tour Guide & Tour Operators Seminar 2018
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is conducting its annual “Responsible Tour Guide & Tour Operators Sessions” for the year 2018-2019. These sessions serve to inform the guides on the rules and regulations of the marine reserve and as well as to collect feedback from the tour guides and tour operators.
Community and Society
Justice Sir Manuel Sosa Honoured by UWI
President of the Court of Appeal of Belize, Justice Sir Manuel Sosa, was among seventy alumni of the University of the West Indies (UWI) who were honoured on the occasion of the University’s 70th anniversary of service and leadership across the region.
Community and Society
Mayor Guerrero and Minister Heredia disapprove of Cayo Rosario development
Both leaders of the local authority voiced their disapproval of the project, adding to the controversial discussion. The project as approved by the National Environmental Appraisal Committee (NEAC), which calls for 54 over-the-water structures, 50 more partially over-the-water and land and the dredging of 55,000 cubic meters of sand for land creation from within the extension of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The project is not only considered a threat to the delicate marine ecosystem in the area, but to the livelihood of many that make a living in the fly fishing industry.