Community and Society
Authorities won’t confirm if Cayo Rosario tourism project has been approved
Cayo Rosario is a 10-acre privately owned island west of Ambergris Caye, packed with mangroves and teeming with wildlife. According to an online publication, the project was approved in the second week of April and calls for 80% of the project to be constructed off the island as over-the-water structures.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye Rotaract Club hosts public speaking workshop
On Saturday, April 14th, the Rotaract Club of Ambergris Caye held the first of their many scheduled professional development courses aimed at helping young adults on Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
Belize joins the IWF reporting solution for child sexual abuse imagery online
Belize is the 20th Commonwealth country to launch an IWF Portal. By adopting a technical reporting solution for online child sexual abuse imagery, Belizeans will be able to report suspected illegal content anonymously to the IWF which is one of the world’s leading hotlines.
Accidents & Disasters
NEMO assists island residents affected by freak storm; Hurricane Season less than two months away
On Monday, April 16th, after being notified, the Minister of National Emergency Management (NEMO), Honourable Edmond Castro visited San Pedro Town, where he witnessed the humanitarian assistance provided by NEMO to the affected families.
Community and Society
Oxygen concentrator donated to Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II
The Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II is the recipient of an oxygen concentrator, donated by Rosita Ayuso in memory of her late husband Ralf Sturmberg.
Community and Society
Family fun at Carnival Fundraiser for Raise Me Up and ACES
Raise Me Up and American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) hosted a joint carnival fundraiser at Crocs Sunset Sports Bar, north of San Pedro Town on Saturday, April 14th.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Development
Walk the beach between the Yacht Club and Victoria House and you’ll see three major condo/resort developments under way, one major development offering future condos, and two or more land preparation sites where development is obviously being planned.
Community and Society
San Pedro Pirates’ controversial 2018 PLB season ends
Founder of the San Pedro Pirates F.C, Emeliano Rivero is alleging bias and unfair practices by the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) and the PLB against his football club.