Community and Society
Trump administration bans working visas for Belizeans
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Thursday, January 18th that Belizean citizens along with those from Haiti and Samoa will no longer be eligible to apply for work visas.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police Department hosts annual staff appreciation party
On Saturday, January 13th, San Pedro police officers’ challenging work was honored during the Department’s annual staff appreciation party.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Firecrackers
As everyone in Belize knows, the importation, the possession and use of fireworks are illegal in Belize yet year after year from early November till mid-January the use of fireworks continues unabated on San Pedro.
Community and Society
SPTC prepares to address garbage issue on the island
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is embarking on an initiative to tackle the garbage issue plaguing the island.
Community and Society
San Pedro Red Cross Branch elects new board member
Martin Dawson was elected as the new chairperson of the San Pedro chapter of the Belize Red Cross (SPBRC) on Sunday, January 7th.
Community and Society
Despite immigration offenses, American national is released without charges
During the Christmas holidays, an American national residing on the island was reportedly arrested for immigration offenses.
Community and Society
Cost of living continues rising in Belize according to SIB’s latest report
According to the SIB, for the month of November 2017, goods regularly purchased by Belizeans households were 0.9% higher than they were last year for the same month.
Community and Society
Einer Gomez is grand prize winner in Castillo’s Hardware Ltd’s 2017 raffle
Castillo’s Hardware Limited held its annual Christmas raffle for its customers on Friday, December 22nd, with five amazing prizes on the line.