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US Navy Conducts Special Warfare Operations Course

May 17, 2013 - 00:00

Graduation Ceremonies were held on Wednesday, May 15, 2013 for 24 members of the Belize National Coastguard and five members of the Anti-Drug Unit (ADU), who all completed a 5-week intensive Special Warfare Operations Course.

Oceana Belize Donates Trawler for Seaweed Project

May 17, 2013 - 00:00

Northern II about to get new owners

Oceana in Belize today held discussions with a team from the Placencia Producers Cooperative Society Limited to finalize plans for the donation of Northern II to this southern fishing coop.

Goodwill Brings Comfort to Senior Citizen on Wheelchair

May 16, 2013 - 09:14

If you frequent Boca del Rio Drive you might have stumbled upon this elderly lady sitting on her wheelchair, mostly during the afternoons across from the Oasis condo complex. Doña Maria Lourdes de Cano loves to spend her time enjoying the cool breeze under the seagrape tree. But have you noticed the condition of the wheelchair she sits in?

Three Simultaneous Training Courses for Police Officers

May 16, 2013 - 00:00

Three Simultaneous Training Courses for Police Officers - Adjudicators; Crime Investigators; and Mobile Interdiction     

Three new training courses got underway on Monday, May 13, 2013, at the Belize National Police Training Academy in Belmopan.

Teens Belize Org. Crowns Miss Top Celebrity 2013

May 15, 2013 - 00:00

Press Release - Teens Belize Organization is humble to present the official results of the Miss Top Celebrity Pageant, verified by the Chairpersons of Teens Belize, Floridalma Fajardo and Abel Coleman; the Executive Director, Kenny Jacobs; the Teens Belize Committee and the official judges. Charlyn Flowers Miss Punta Gorda Miss Top Celebrity 2013-14

Crime Stoppers Signs Go Up Around Town

May 15, 2013 - 00:00

Eight Crime Stoppers information signs have gone up at key points around San Pedro Town, especially at entry points on the island on Monday, May 13, 2013. On hand to do the work were Town Councilor in charge of Policing, Wally Nuñez, along with fellow Councilor Gabriel Nuñez, Town Council Forman Freddie Gonzalez and San Pedro Superintendent of Police, Luis Casteaños.

Mothers of San Pedro Honored at Grand Gala

May 14, 2013 - 00:00

The highlight of the San Pedro Town Council’s Mothers’ Day Program on Saturday, May 11, 2013 was the performance of X’Pet and El Cocotazo, two comedians from Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, but the participation of the mothers on stage also made for great entertainment.

New Developments in Belize’s Overnight and Cruise Sectors

May 14, 2013 - 00:00

Belize City, Belize, May 13, 2013 - There is fantastic news to report in the tourism travel industry for Belize. Hot on the heels of the release of record breaking tourist arrivals in the first quarter of 2013, new flights and cruise calls to Belize were announced for the final quarter of the year.
    

First Ever Public Service Information Day Held In San Pedro

May 13, 2013 - 00:00

On Friday, May 10, 2013, the first ever Public Service Information Day was held in San Pedro. It was a countrywide campaign which started in Belize on Thursday, May 9, 2013; it is a day where government departments proudly put their services on display.

Foreign Ministers of Belize and Guatemala Meet at OAS Headquarters in Washington, DC.

May 10, 2013 - 00:00

Belmopan. May 9th, 2013. The delegation of Belize led by Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington met on May 8, 2013, with a Guatemalan delegation led by Foreign Minister Carrera and the OAS Secretary General Jose Miguel Insulza at OAS Headquarters.

Costa del Mar Presents Second Annual Fly Fishing Film Tour

May 9, 2013 - 00:00

Following the success of the first film tour, fishermen of San Pedro descended upon the Tres Pescados Fly Shop for the second annual Fly Fishing Film Tour presented by COSTA DEL MAR on Saturday night, May 4, 2013.

Navigational hazard Notice as Dredging Starts for Sunset Boardwalk Project

May 9, 2013 - 00:00

The public and all mariners are hereby informed that dredging works has now commenced in the Laguna de San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, for the purpose of upgrading, filling, and reclamation for the San Pedro Sunset Boardwalk and Water Taxi Terminal: a Project development initiative under the Sustainable TourismProgram (STP).

It’s Raining Cats in San Pedro, SAGA Reports Overpopulation on Island

May 8, 2013 - 00:00

You might just have one cat or maybe even two. They hang around, entertain the children and hopefully catch mice and rats. They may be house pets, loved by the family for their personality and playful nature. They might just be cats that aren’t really yours but you still put out food for them.

Action Planning for Central Belize Corridor (Forest and Maya Mountains)

May 8, 2013 - 00:00

The Government of Belize through the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable and the University of Belize through its Environmental Research Institute will initiate Management Action Planning for the Central Belize Corridor through a launch event from 10 a.m. to 12 noon at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center on Thursday May 9, 2013.
 

San Pedro Dominates in Mahahual, Mexico Fishing Tournament

May 7, 2013 - 09:18

The Governor's Fishing Cup XXII Mahahual 2013 was a total success as the crew of the vessel Hook Line & Sinker of San Pedro Belize, took first place with a score of 9,435. Nobody could exceed 314 lbs of the stunning blue marlin caught by the vessel "Hook Line + Sinka", claiming to be the big winner of the fishing competition.

Zillah Flota is Miss Chiquitita 2013

May 6, 2013 - 11:40

No it was not an episode of TLC’s Toddlers and Tiaras, it was much bigger! The Miss Chiquitita Pageant had those in the audience blown away and off their seats as four beautiful and talented little girls hit the stage and gave it their very best in competing for the coveted the title of Miss Chiquitita 2013. All of them were charming and beautiful but only one took the grand prize.

Belize and Australia Team Up to Protect Barrier Reef Biodiversity

May 6, 2013 - 09:56

Managers of world’s two largest barrier reefs team up to protect biodiversity - Australia and Belize might seem worlds apart, but when it comes to coral reefs there is much in common. A key challenge faced by both countries is how to encourage economic development in ways that don’t reduce marine biodiversity.

Successful Training Day for the San Pedro Belize Red Cross

May 3, 2013 - 00:00

Volunteer facilitators Chris Berry & Jermaine Santos came all the way from Belmopan and Belize City, to give first aid and CPR training to local residents and staff.

Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow Statement On The Death Of The Three Teul Children

May 3, 2013 - 00:00

As Special Envoy for Women and Children, I am extremely saddened by the loss of the lives of four year-old TrianaTeul, three year-old Thomas Teul and one year-old TrinayaTeul.

Video Pick: Tribute to Marine Conservationist Lionel Heredia

May 2, 2013 - 00:00

He was one of Belize’s firs marine conservationists and lived his life protecting the ocean in which he grew up on. Caye Caulker island resident Lionel ‘Chocolate’ Heredia passed away a couple weeks ago, but not after being honored for his hard work, dedication and love for his country.

US Air Force Assists in School Construction in Belize

May 2, 2013 - 00:00

Air Force civil engineers and Army combat heavy engineers lay mortar on structural blocks April 19, 2013, at the construction site of Louisiana Primary School at Orange Walk in Belize.

Groundbreaking Ceremony of Maya House of Cacao and Chocolate Museum for Belize

May 1, 2013 - 00:00

The Toledo District will benefit from significant a significant economic investment which will create educational and job opportunities for its residents. The investment will come through the construction of the Maya House of Cacao and Chocolate Museum for which the groundbreaking ceremony took place on Friday, April 25, 2013 at the San Antonio Highway.

Successful Amputation of Turtle Flipper

April 30, 2013 - 09:40

The Hol Chan Marine Reserve has an Ambergris Caye Marine Turtle Program that takes care of sick, weak and injured sea turtles. Most recently, they have been taking nurturing back to health a juvenile Hawksbill Turtle that was found near the shores of the ilsand.

Tropic Air Announces Service to Roatan, Honduras from Belize

April 30, 2013 - 00:00

Tropic Air announced on Monday, April 29, 2013 that it will inaugurate non-stop service to Roatan, Honduras on November 20, 2013.

Iconic Jet’s Bar Burns Down at Belize’s International Airport

April 29, 2013 - 10:02

It’s one of the most popular spots at Belize’s Phillip Goldson International Airport and anybody who has traveled through Belize knows Jet’s Bar.