Community and Society
Wings of Hope gives BERT a new air ambulance
The Belize Emergency Response Team (BERT) celebrated its 19th anniversary on Tuesday, August 1st with the acquisition of a new air ambulance, a US$155,000 gift from the Wings of Hope.
Community and Society
Social Security Board to increase contribution wage band in 2018
An increase in the amount of contributions towards Social Security (SS) for 2018 was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer in the SS, Doctor Colin Young on Tuesday, July 26th.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye to soon experience the fastest internet connection in Belize
The project will bring fibre-optic submarine cable connectivity to the island, enabling super-fast broadband speeds to residents of San Pedro Town by the beginning of September 2017.
Community and Society
Kids in Action Summer Camp graduates 34 new open water divers
A total of 34 persons, including children, successfully concluded the annual Kids in Action Diving Summer Camp on Saturday, July 29th.
Community and Society
Police bring David and Anke Doehm to the island in continued murder investigation
David and Anke Doehm,who remain the prime suspects in the death of Anke’s adoptive daughter 13-year-old Faye Lin Cannon, travelled to San Pedro Town on Saturday, July 29th, accompanied by an entourage of police officers.
Community and Society
Fourth annual Camp Starfish ends with grand parade
Featuring specially designed posters handmade with love, the fourth annual Camp Starfish grand finale parade certainly brought awareness to the San Pedro community.
Community and Society
Taste of Belize Cuisine Festival Kicks Off in Taiwan
The Taste of Belize Cuisine Festival, is presented by the Embassy of Belize in Taiwan in partnership with the Central American Trade Office (CATO) and the Hotel.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Apathy should be a crime
May I suggest that any establishment that as an alarm installed, also have a prominently displayed sign with an In Case Of Emergency contact number so the police can follow through with complaints and/or notify the owner of the alarm?