Community and Society
Robert Mariano, new Commander of the Eastern Division North, visits San Pedro
The new Commander in charge of overseeing the Eastern Division North (Northside Belize City and the cayes), Assistant Commissioner of Police, Robert Mariano visited San Pedro Town on Wednesday, April 3rd, where he met with members of the San Pedro Police Formation.
Community and Society
BNTU protests against crime and violence in Belize; GOB not pleased
Due to an increase of crime and violence in the country, that has unjustly claimed the life of several women and children, the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) held a protest rally through the main streets of Belmopan City on Friday, March 23rd. However, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Wilfred Elrington, at the budget debate on Friday, Mach 23rd stated he is not pleased with the actions taken by teachers of the country.
Community and Society
San Pedro Tour Operators host first meeting of the year
The San Pedro Tour Operators Association (SPTOA) hosted their first meeting of the year on Monday, March 26th at the Sunbreeze Hotel Conference Room.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy Recognizes Outstanding Belizean Women
U.S. Embassy Belmopan recognized Staff Officer Rhea Rogers as the U.S. Department of State International Woman of Courage award nominee for Belize and Ms. Anna Silva as the Embassy’s Woman of the Year 2018. Both awards were presented at the 13th Annual Outstanding Women’s Awards Ceremony hosted by the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children and the Women’s Department yesterday, March 28, 2018 at the Belize Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel.
Community and Society
Invasion Latina helps island resident Miguel Ayala
The event was filled with live entertainment and for a fee, patrons enjoyed the music of DJ Super Mario, DJ Flex, and island band Rompe Raja.
Community and Society
Guest Editorial: Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall
It’s probably a good thing Dr. Karl Heusner isn’t alive to see what the edifice named after him has become, and I can only imagine the embarrassment it is to his living relatives.
Community and Society
PM Barrow confirms funds for new schools in Ambergris Caye; money for island hospital yet to be secured
Barrow stated that funds for such schools have been secured, however, the Government of Belize is still seeking for additional funding for the island’s hospital.
Community and Society
Minister Heredia denies the sale of Boca del Rio Park
Rumors that the Boca del Rio Park located north of San Pedro Town had been sold to a local investor have been refuted by Area Representative and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Honourable Manuel Heredia Jr.