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Belize City
Community and Society
San Pedro Police Cadets top foot drill competition in Belize City
The competition was spearheaded by the Community Policing Unit of the Belize Police Department. Assistant Commissioner of Police Howell Gillett shared that the activities allow young people to develop valuable skills. He said that such events also help the youth gain confidence and learn about the importance of law enforcement. Gillett added that joining the cadets gives young Belizeans an insight into what it means to be a police officer and what it takes to contribute positively to their communities.
Community and Society
San Pedro organizations coordinate fundraisers to help hurricane victims in Belize City
Following the passage of Hurricane Lisa over Belize, non-profit organizations in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, have started to organize fundraisers to help those affected by the storm on the mainland. Caye Caulker and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, were spared minimal damages. However, several residents’ homes in Belize City were heavily damaged, and some need significant repairs. Many persons remain in shelters, some of these shelters are schools, and because classes are to resume on Monday, November 7th, the sheltered individuals may need to relocate.
Health
Ministry of Health & Wellness Opens COVID-19 Testing Sites
The testing sites, accessed as walk-in or drive-thru, are located at the Civic Center in Belize City and the parking lot adjacent to the Belmopan Civic Center in Belmopan. Operational hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Wolfe’s Woofer: Bus Ride
“The thought of dying in a bus crash terrifies me,” Bob said. “Why didn’t we take a taxi back to Belize City?”
Sports
San Pedro Teams competing in FFB U-15 and U-17 Football Tournament
The Under-15 (U-15) and Under-17 (U-17) Male Football Tournament organized by the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) is underway and seeing the participation of two teams (U-15 and U-17) from San Pedro Town.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Wolfe’s Woofer: Jumping the Line
“No one in this country sells ordinary table lamps,” Sherry said. “There’s a new department store in Belize City that’s having a grand opening...
Sports
San Pedro Tiger Sharks one game away from NEBL finals
After defeating Dangriga Dream Ballers on Friday, April 26th, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks are seeking to make it a 2-out-of-3 sweep and head to the 2019 NEBL Championship finals.
Crime & Violence
Government of Belize declares ‘State of Emergency’ for communities in south side Belize City
The Government of Belize declared a ‘State of Emergency’ in two locations in the south side of Belize City on Wednesday, September 5th, due to escalating criminal activity in the area. The gang-infested areas are by George and Banak Streets where gang rivalry is suspected to have been responsible for the most murderous weekend in Belizean history when six persons were killed between Friday, August 31st and Saturday, September 1st.
