Community and Society
San Pedro graduates new fly fishing and tour guides
On Thursday, September 6th a group of island residents, including commercial fishermen, were recognized with certificates for completing a three-month course in tour guide and fly-fishing training.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Jerry Vasquez and Jamel Jones graduate from the Belize Coast Guard
20-year-old Jerry Vasquez and 23- year-old Jamel Jones were part of the 79 new apprentices of the BCG that graduated on Friday, August 31st as intake number nine.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Police Officers and residents awarded for quick response in gas station robbery
Five police officers from the Caye Caulker Police Formation and two island residents were awarded on Friday, August 31st for their quick response to a robbery in process at the Bridge Marina gas station in Caye Caulker Village.
Community and Society
Fish Aggregating Device found near Ambergris Caye
Fish Aggregating Devices (FAD) are human-made objects used to attract open ocean fish such as marlin, tuna, mahi-mahi and other types of fish. This latest drifting FAD will be placed along the island's coast after repairing it.
Community and Society
BTL to donate fire trucks to San Pedro Fire Department
The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 29th by BTL’s Chief Executive Officer Rochus Schreiber, who confirmed to the media that the trucks have already been identified and are expected to be delivered to San Pedro before Christmas.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: NO Saga Humane Society?
"And the next time, before you say we have a problem, look in the mirror and ask yourself if you are part of that problem or part of the solution. "
Community and Society
Fish Right, Eat Right Program certifies restaurants in San Pedro Town
Fish Right, Eat Right Program was created with the goal to have seafood purveyors become part of the solution to managing and protecting Belize’s natural resources, by agreeing to purchase only seafood that is legally caught, and follow the best management practices, reducing the market for juvenile seafood products and other unsustainable practices.
Accidents & Disasters
Iguana Juan’s Restaurant holds fundraiser dinner for Boca del Rio fire victims
Over $2,000 was collected during a fundraising dinner held by Iguana Juan's Restaurant & Bar. Proceeds will go towards helping victims of the August 4th Boca del Rio fire.