Oceana Announces the 2019 Oceana Ocean Hero Award Winners
Riversdale fisherwoman Guadalupe Lampella and Placencia-bred fisherman Dale Fairweather are champions for the sea. On Saturday, October 5th, Oceana formally recognized two extraordinary Belizeans as the 2019 Ocean Heroes. This year’s winners are fisherman and sea advocate, Dale Fairweather and fisherwoman and avid diver, Guadalupe Lampella. Mrs. Guadalupe Lampella has been diving for conch, lobster […]
Pic of the Week – Awesome Street Art!
Headed down south or at Caye Coffee for some fresh coffee? Then you will be greeted by this awesome graffiti on the wall. There have been several murals going up in town lately as many local businesses are sprucing up their walls and graffiti art seems the way to go! Artists have been expressing their […]
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism Meeting on Strategic Actions for the Fisheries and Aquaculture
The Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, The Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration hosted the Second High Level Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and the Organization of the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector of the Central American Isthmus (OSPESCA) at the Best Plus Biltmore Plaza in Belize City on Wednesday, October 2, 2019. The purpose of the […]
The Roman Catholic Church of Ambergris Caye
– by Angel Nunez – The island of Ambergris Caye was auctioned on the 13th of September 1869 and the successful bidder at $625.00 was James Hume Blake, a British magistrate of the Corozal District. The only land exempted from the sale was a lot given for the purpose of building a Roman Catholic Church […]
Digi continues DigiLearn Project rollout at San Pedro High School
On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Digi continued with its rollout of its DigiLearn project by distributing brand new Dell Convertible Laptops programmed with M365 Educational tools to first and second form students at San Pedro High School in San Pedro. San Pedro High School was chosen as one of the schools to be a part […]
PACT Commits $1.15 Million Investment In Belize’s Marine Reserve Network
The Protected Areas Conservation Trust (PACT) continues to be the premier donor to Belize’s National Protected Areas System. On Tuesday, October 1, 2019, PACT continued the roll out of its Conservation Investment Strategy with another investment, this time in multiple Marine Protected Areas under the management of the Belize Fisheries Department. A brief signing ceremony […]
Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanisms Holds High-level Fisheries Meetings in Belize
Ministerial delegations from Caribbean and Central American countries to discuss strategic actions for the Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector Belize City, Monday, 30 September 2019 (CRFM)—Ministerial Fisheries delegations from countries across the Caribbean and Central America will converge in Belize this week for high-level talks aimed at solidifying partnerships at the political level, as well as […]
Oceana Belize National Coastal and Riverways Cleanup
Oceana Partners with The Belize Scouts Association for the 29th annual International River and Coastal Clean-up held under the theme “FIGHTING FOR TRASH FREE SEAS” Hundreds of Belizean wavemakers participate in country-wide effort to remove debris and garbage from waterways and coastline On Saturday, September28, 2019, more than 1,500of Oceana’s wavemakers and volunteers participated in […]
Shooting at Daddy Rock Night Club in San Pedro
A shooting incident that occurred shortly after midnight on Monday, September 30, 2019 inside Daddy Rock Night Club has left one person injured and San Pedro Police have one suspect in custody. According to San Pedro Police they received information about a shooting at Daddy Rock Night Club on Barrier Reef Drive sometime around 12:30 […]
US Air Force Delivers Four Ambulances and A Fire Truck to Belize
On Saturday, September 28, 2019, the United States Air Force C5 GALAXY landed at the Phillip Goldson International Airport of Belize with a huge delivery of four ambulances and one fire truck to Belize. BERT Belize, Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise and Southern Emergency Services Belize received a special donation of 4 ambulances and a […]
Know Your Worth
– by Seleni Perez – Have you ever felt worthless? Do yo feel like an incomplete person thought to be the black sheep of the flock, and as much as you try to fit in all you do is fall out? You are not alone; we all have that point in life where we feel […]
Tropic Air to Introduce New International Flagship Aircraft
Tropic Air is investing in an aircraft that supersedes any in its current fleet. It’s a 1900D Beechcraft which, according to Tropic Air President, Johnny Greif III, will add a whole new dimension to their fleet, possibly even a weekly flight to Havana, Cuba. Tropic Air’s 1900D will be the first aircraft of its type […]
Oceana Belize & Tiburon Rum Gift the Belize Coast Guard with New Marine Vessel
Oceana Belize along with Tiburon Rum and other donors have facilitated the donation of a 28’ Bradley Pelican marine vessel, Tiburon, powered by two 115 horse power outboard engines, to the Belize Coast Guard in an effort to combat illegal fishing, piracy and drug trafficking in Belize’s waters. The donation was made possible through the […]
Taiwan Embassy Says News of 2000 Chinese Moving to Belize is Fake
Embassy Of The Republic Of China (Taiwan) Cautions The General Public In Belize About A Fake Press Release September 24, 2019, BELIZE CITY, BELIZE—The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan)in Belize hereby wishes to clarify that a press release, unauthorized but claimed to be issued under the Embassy’s name, now being circulated on social […]
Ambergris Caye one of the Top 5 Islands in Mexico, Central and South America
Every year Travel and Leisure put outs a World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top cities, islands, cruise ships, spas, airlines, and more. Readers rated islands according to their activities and sights, natural attractions and beaches, […]
San Pedro Celebrates Belize’s 38th Independence Anniversary
The San Pedro Town Council held the Independence Eve Block Party at the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports field in commemoration of Belize’s 38th Independence Day Celebrations. Mayor Daniel Guerrero and dignitaries made their entrance to the sports field followed by formal Independence Day Speeches. Miss San Pedro Litzy Castillo Guillen made her grand entrance with […]
Anti-Money Laundering Training Conducted in Belize
Financial Intelligence Unit Partners With U.S. Embassy To Conduct Anti-Money Laundering Training Belize City, Belize – The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and U.S. Embassy Belize facilitated a training on covert sources of information in money laundering investigations on September 18, 2019. The training, conducted by the U.S. Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance, was aimed to […]
Preliminary Dialogue Towards Partial Scope Agreement between Belize and Taiwan
Representatives from the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Hold Preliminary Dialogue towards a Partial Scope Agreement Hon. Tracy Taegar-Panton, Minister with responsibility to Investment, Trade and Commerce and officials of the Ministry welcomed and hosted a meeting with trade representatives from the Government of the […]
Missing Person: Marvin Antonio Mendoza
Kindly be on the lookout for Marvin Antonio Mendoza, 32-year-old, Honduran of San Mateo area, San Pedro Town, he was reported missing on Sunday, September 15, 2019, and reported last since on Monday, September 9, 2019, when he went to his place of employment. Mendoza is about 5feet 2inches in height, medium built and […]
Safeguard Your Heart
by Seleni Perez – My mom has an old recycled box and in it she holds treasured, pictures, notes, documents and letters that hold her best kept memories stored. More than once I have asked her to have me keep it or at least one thing from it. However, she would only allow my sister […]
Noche Centro Americana Celebrated in San Pedro
The month of September is a very festive one in Belize and more so in our beautiful island of San Pedro because the community dedicates a day to celebrate the Independence of all the Central American countries including Mexico. This year was no exception as Noche Centro Americano was celebrated on Saturday, September 14, 2019 […]
Cell Phone Charging Causes House Fire in San Pedro
Residents of the Boca del Rio woke up to a morning scare as a fire broke out in the area on Saturday, September 14, 2019. San Pedro Police responded to a call which they received at about 6:20 a.m. about a house fire in the Boca Del Rio Area. Upon arrival, they observed a two-story […]
BTB Launches Second Phase Of “Did You Know” Campaign
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) launched the second phase of its Did You Know (DYK) campaign, which is aimed at increasing awareness among hoteliers, persons who own a home and rent rooms or businesses providing accommodation for remuneration purposes of the need to register with the Registrar of Hotels at the BTB. All persons who […]
Major Drug Bust at Illegal Airstrip Off Coastal Road in Belize
Belize Police have charged four men for what is being considered one of the biggest drugs in Belize after a drug plane landed at an illegal airstrip off the Coastal Road on Sunday, September 7, 2019. Police confiscated four bales containing approximately 1,000 pounds of cocaine. Four men were arrested and charged jointly with one […]
New Postal Stamps Commemorate Belize-Taiwan Diplomatic Relations
The Belize Postal Service released a new set of postage stamps on Thursday, September 12, 2019. The stamps commemorate the 30 years of diplomatic relations and friendship shared between Belize and the Republic of China (Taiwan). This new set of postage stamps is comprised of a 25¢ stamp, a $1.00 stamp, and a $5.00 stamp. […]