Call Center Opens in San Pedro Providing Employment Outside Tourism Industry
“I would like to congratulate the young men and women of Belize Rural South on their first day of work at RCC BPO!” stated Hon. Andre Perez, Area Representative for Belize Rural South and Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. He addressed the first group of island residents employed by Ready Call Center (RCC) […]
Belize Receives Safe Travels Stamp from World Travel & Tourism Council
Belize City, Belize, Monday, January 11, 2021 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp, was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the […]
Appointment of New San Pedro Liquor Board and Traffic Committee
Monday, January 11, 2021 – The San Pedro Town Council and the Liquor Licensing Board hereby informs the general public that a new board has been appointed effective January 2021. The Board hears and determines applications for the issue, renewal, or transfer of licenses and all matters connected therewith or the forfeiture, cancellation, or suspension […]
Roots of San Pedro – Farewell to Mr. John Bremekamp
by Angel Nuñez – Though John was born in the United States of America, he came to San Pedro at an early age and adapted to San Pedro’s lifestyle, traditions and culture and made himself a worthy San Pedrano. He had worked hard in the U.S. and retired early and made San Pedro his retirement […]
UDP Announces Ruben Gonzalez as San Pedro Mayoral Candidate
Yesterday, the United Democratic Party officially announced their mayoral candidate for San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye 2021-2024, as being Ruben “Rux” Gonzalez. The release stated: ‘With an Associate’s Degree in Business Management and over 25 years of experience in accounting and administration, Ruben is the perfect candidate to serve as the future Mayor of the […]
Sampedrana Iris Salguero To Represent Belize at Miss Universe Pageant
The new Miss Universe Belize 2020/2021 is 24 year old Iris Salguero from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Iris Salguero grew up in Ambergris Caye in Belize. As one of twelve siblings, Iris learned the importance of being patient and how to be a team player at a very young age. In High School, she […]
New Belize Public and Bank Holidays Announced for 2021
Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Hon. Kareem Musa has posted a list of Belize’s Public and Bank Holidays for 2021 that include a new Holiday on January 15 (George Price Day) and August 1 (Freedom Day). Pan American Day (October 12) has been removed from the list of holidays. “It is notified […]
Belize Offers Condolences on Passing of Dame Minita Gordon
The Office of the Prime Minister announces the death of Dame Elmira Minita Gordon, GCMG, GCVO. She died yesterday, January 1, 2021, in Inglewood, California. Dame Minita Gordon served as Belize’s first Governor General from 1981 to 1993, the first woman in the Commonwealth to assume the role. The Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and […]
200+ Job Opportunities Coming to Ambergris Caye in January
Ready Call Center BPO will be opening in Ambergris Caye in January 2021. This is an initiative from Hon. Andre Perez and the PUP BRS Executive and RCCBPO to create jobs for the people on the island as it is greatly needed. They will be working to open 200+ call center jobs. Applications are now […]
Captured Jaguar Relocated to Belize Zoo
On Monday, December 28, 2020, the Forest Department with support from the Belize Zoo and the Ya’axche Conservation Trust responded to a report of a young male jaguar which was captured in Pine Hills, Toledo District. The jaguar was successfully relocated to the Belize Zoo. The Forest Department recognizes that the livelihood and safety of […]
Living Word Church Toy Dive Gets Big Boost by Caye International Bank
Caye International Bank’s Chairman, Joel Nagel, Together With Pastor Ian Zaldivar Spread Cheer at Living Word Church’s 10th Annual Holiday Toy Drive – The holiday season is a time of giving, of celebrating life, and spending time with those who matter the most. Through its annual Holiday Toy Drive, Living Word Church wishes to spread […]
U.S. Embassy Delivers Personal Protective Equipment to Central Medical Lab
On December 22, U.S. Embassy Belmopan delivered personal protective equipment (PPE) to Central Medical Lab (CML) staff in Belize City. The PPE, valued at over $47,500 USD, was donated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and was initiated by the CDC Central America Regional Team based at U.S. Embassy Guatemala. The […]
Belize’s Beloved Author Zee Edgell Passes Away
ST. LOUIS, Missouri — Zee Edgell, Belize’s foremost author of fiction, has died at the age of 80. She passed away on December 20, in her home after a battle with cancer. Born in Belize City, British Honduras in 1940, Mrs. Edgell was the daughter of the late Clive Tucker and Veronica Tucker (nee Walker). […]
Belize Announces Members of Economic Recovery Advisory Team
Belmopan. December 15, 2020. 11:00 a.m. – At its meeting on December 8, 2020, Cabinet approved the constitution of an Economic Recovery Advisory Team. The group will make recommendations to engineer sustainable economic activity, protect and create jobs and successfully emerge from the current economic crisis stemming from the 2019 UDP administration recession, the COVID-19 […]
Government of Belize to Launch COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program
– Belmopan. December 15, 2020. 12:00 p.m. – The Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs, in partnership with the National Bank of Belize Limited, Digi, and Belize Social Investment Fund, is launching a cash-transfer program to provide support to vulnerable households affected by COVID-19. The Belize COVID-19 Cash Transfer Program (BCCAT) will […]
Island Task Force Created As COVID-19 Cases Cause Major Concerns
Shocking and tragic deaths due to COVID-19 in the medical community, government officials, has sent shockwaves of concerns across the country of Belize. Staggering numbers of new COVID-19 cases has placed Belize on the top list of active cases in the Caribbean and 39th in the world in deaths per capita. While some Belizeans are […]
Why Did the Conch Cross the Ocean Bottom?
Why did the conch cross the ocean bottom? We don’t know! LOL. But we wonder how long it took for this little fellow to make that ling trail? Diver and underwater photographer, John Romero shares this great capture as this lonely conch traverses the sea bottom. “Somewhere between the start and the end of a […]
Belize Records 38,909 Jobs Lost due to COVID-19
Impact of COVID-19 on Belize Labor Force – According to statistics from the Government of Belize, the country lost 38,909 jobs due to the Corona Virus Pandemic. Statistics show that as of September 2020, that was the number of persons not working who lost their jobs due to COVID-19. The statistics released indicate that 33% […]
Belize PM John Briceno Returns to Work After Contracting COVID-19
BELMOPAN, Belize, CMC – Prime Minister John Briceño says he has made a full recovery from the coronavirus [COVID-19], even as other members of the ruling People’s United Party (PUP) were reported to have contracted the virus that has killed 148 and infected 5, 854. Briceño said that his last PCR test results were positive […]
Adolfo Ayuso is San Pedro’s Reef Builder
Senior Dive Instructor at Ramon’s Village, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Adolfo Ayuso has just recently completed Fragments of Hope’s Reef Replenishment course. This makes him qualified to establish new coral formations in Belize’s waters. Adolfo joined the program under his own initiative and is now our island’s coral gardener or reef builder, you might […]
BTIA on Tourism – The Road Ahead is Going to Be Rough
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) celebrated its 35th Annual General Meeting on Thursday, December 3, 2020, via Zoom. The AGM began with outgoing President Melanie Paz presenting the highlights of the targeted accomplishments for 2019/20 to members and guests. President Paz concluded, “The road ahead is going to be rough, but we will prosper. The Executive […]
UNICEF Belize Makes Back Pack and Supplies Donation to Island Students
On Monday, November 30, 2020, UNICEF Belize Representative, Ms. Paulette Wade, handed over 200 backpacks to Mayor Daniel Guerrero and CAB Members, Caroline Sersland (President) and Elsie Belisle. Unfortunately due to the corona virus pandemic, the project was postponed and even though students are practicing distanced learning at home, the backpack can be used at […]
November Was Tough COVID-19 Month for Belize
November marked the toughest month in Belize in the fight against COVID-19. During the month Belize experienced 2397 new cases and a staggering 89 deaths. A majority of these deaths are elderly citizens and those with underlying/preexisting conditions. A total of of 339 PCR tests were done yesterday, Monday, November 30, 2020, with 111 samples […]
Belize COVID-19 Cases on the Rise, Island Sees Slight Increase
Seven new COVID-19 cases were confirmed this week in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as Belize starts showing a sharp increase in cases countrywide. There have been close to 100 new cases daily as reported by the Ministry of Health and the death toll has reached to 125 nationwide. While there are no recent COVID-related deaths […]
Tropic Air Announces Flights to San Salvador
The Airline of Belize is now offering guests more regional destination choices than ever before. Today, Tropic Air announces that it will add new international service to San Salvador, El Salvador (SAL) from the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. Flights are initially planned for three times a week, and the start date […]