Crime & Violence
Belize launches campaign to end Child Marriage and Early Unions
Data shows that Belize has the second-highest rate in child marriages and early unions in the Caribbean region, and the NCFC hopes to end this practice by providing young girls and boys the best of the opportunities to be strong and productive Belizeans.
Arts & Culture
Roman Catholics on Ambergris Caye celebrate Dia de San Pedro 2020
A modified celebration of the island's patron Saint San Pedro featured a large boat procession, the annual blessing of the boats, and masses.
Community and Society
Real Estate group joins San Pedro Roman Catholic Church in assisting islanders with food
The island Catholic Church has teamed up with donors and volunteers to provide islanders in need with some basic food items weekly.
Religious
National Days of Prayer and Fasting
The Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow has approved three National Days of Prayer & Fasting, from Good Friday, April 10th to Easter Sunday, April 12th, 2020. Throughout the nation, the Council of Churches will celebrate the three days with combined times for prayer, repentance, worship, and celebration.
Religious
Roman Catholics celebrate Easter week on Ambergris Caye
The Roman Catholic community honored Easter on the island with special observances that ranged from creating sawdust tapestries to religious processions.
Community and Society
San Pedro R.C School host All Saints Day Fair 2018
As a Catholic School, SPRCS places great importance in observing All-Saints Day - a formal holy day of the Catholic Church, celebrated annually on November 1st.
Health
‘He Intends Victory’ Ministry educates island students on HIV/AID
Executive Director and founder of He Intends Victory Bruce Sonnenberg facilitated the program along with Dan Davis, Ronald Magno, and ministry’s Belize Director Clive Welsh.
Community and Society
Dia de San Pedro 2018 celebrations are officially underway
The 2018 Dia De San Pedro celebrations that honor Saint Peter, the Patron Saint of San Pedro Town have begun. After opening ceremonies, the annual fishermen's breakfast was followed by the blessing of boats. More celebrations continue into the weekend!