Child Stimulation Month 2019 Opening Parade
Child Stimulation Month 2019 kicked off countrywide under the theme “Hug Me, Listen to Me, Read with Me – Help Me Grow”. Like clockwork, Child Stimulation Month commences on the first day of March every year, with it bringing an array of activities for the pre-school children of San Pedro. Pre-Schools on the island celebrated […]
NICH Comparsas Fashion Show Kicks Off Carnaval 2019
The San Pedro House of Culture officially kicked off the Carnaval 2019 celebrations on Friday, March 1, 2019 with a Carnaval Comparsa Fashion Show. Those in attendance enjoyed brief history of carnaval comparasas as models showed off their costumes and danced for the crowd. Here are some pictures of the event. The San Pedro House […]
Belize Ministry of Health Signs Cooperation Agreements with Cuba and Taiwan
A cooperation agreement was signed on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, with the Ministry of Health and the Ministry of Public Health, Republic of Cuba. The agreement signed was towards agreeing on terms of the medical brigade program to continue in the strengthening and development of the health system in Belize. The medical brigade includes medical […]
Over 2,600 Golden Citizens Benefit from BEL's Golden Citizen Program
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) hosted a ceremony on Wednesday, February 27, 2019 to honor some of the 2019 beneficiaries of its Golden Citizen Program. The Company is providing 2,665 Golden Citizens countrywide with a credit of up to 60 kilowatt hours on their monthly electricity bills. Annual awardees are selected randomly from among Belizeans age […]
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Installs Pontoon Station
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is all about taking care of the marine life at the Hol Chan Channel and has been working ardously in looking for ways to have the reserve under proper monitor for 24-hours. With this in mind they permanently installed a pontoon boat as a Ranger Station at the Hol Chan […]
Tune in to ICF Referendum Crossfire Tonight
The Rotary Club of Belize in conjunction with the ICJ Referendum Commission and NICH, will be hosting a dynamic crossfire panel discussion on the topic of the Belize Guatemala claim and the question all Belizeans should be asking themselves – Do we or don’t we vote to take this claim to the ICJ via the […]
Oceana Hosts ‘Fish School’ For Local Media And Communication Professionals
The One-Day Training Offered Technical Insight On Fisheries Science And Fisheries Management To Better Assist Local Media In Their Coverage Of Fisheries Related Stories Twenty journalists and communication professionals from all around the country attended the one-day training workshop entitled “Fish School”, hosted by Oceana in Belize City on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at the […]
HEALTH ADVISORY – Increase in “Pink Eye” cases in Neighboring Quintana Roo
The Ministry of Health has been notified of an increase in the number of Conjunctivitis cases (more commonly known as “Pink eye”) in Mexico, particularly in Yucatan and Quintana Roo. According to the National Epidemiological Surveillance System of the Ministry of Health of Mexico, since the start of this year up to February 5th, 2019, […]
Belize Ministry of Health Implements Smart Health Facilities Initiative
Hospitals and health centers in Belize are set to become more safe “green” and resilient to natural disasters *The Ministry of Health is implementing the Smart Health Facilities Project, with technical cooperation from PAHO/WHO and financing from the United Kingdom and the European Union. Eleven hospitals and health centers and a laboratory in Belize will […]
Prime Minister Dean Barrow Holds Business Forum
The 2019 Prime Minister’s Business Forum: “Embracing Innovation for Economic Prosperity” The 2019 Prime Minister’s Business Forum was held Tthursday, February 21, under the theme: “Embracing Innovation for Economic Prosperity”. This forum is a signature event organized and hosted by the Economic Development Council and provides the private-sector an audience with the Prime Minister to […]
Belize Fisheries Department Launches Belize National Lionfish Management Strategy
It has been 10 years since lionfish (Pterois volatinas) was confirmed in Belizean waters and over the course of the decade, considerable efforts have been made to address the threat of the lionfish invasion in our waters. On Thursday, February 21, 2109, the Belize Fisheries Department in partnership with Blue Ventures, launched the Belize National […]
Alexis Lawrence of ACES Wins Spelling Bee Zone Eliminations
The annual Bowen & Bowen Ltd. Zone Eliminations Spelling Bee competition took place today, February 21, 2019, at the New Horizon SDA School Chapel where Alexis Lawrence of Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) proved to be the top speller amongst 16 other participating students. Caye Caulker Elementary School and La Isla Cariñosa Academy of Caye […]
Issuance of Voter ID Cards to Commence in March
The Elections and Boundaries Department hereby notifies electors that effective Friday, March 1st, 2019, the issuance of Voter ID cards will commence by phases at the Elections and Boundaries Registration Offices countrywide. The first phase will include all electors whose application were accepted in July 2018 and subsequently approved at revision court. As stated via […]
Submission Period Open for Public to Submit Information in Relation to Gillnets
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration advises that it is accepting submissions from the public relating to the use of gillnets in Belize’s waters. The purpose of conducting this information gathering is to obtain wide stakeholder input pertaining to current gillnet usage so as to inform the consideration of […]
Belizean Priest Accused of Sexual Abuse in USA
Father Oliver Joseph Smalls resident priest of Orange Walk Town, is one of forty-two clergymen who have “a credible and substantiated allegation of sexual abuse” against a child. The Catholic Diocese of Richmond, Virginia, USA published a list where Father Smalls was included. Since the allegations came to light, the Catholic Diocese of Belize and […]
Belize Hosts Press Conference for the 2019 Taipei Lantern Festival “Twinkle Taipei”
The Embassy of Belize to the Republic of China (Taiwan) hosted a press conference on Wednesday, February 13, 2019, to unveil lanterns depicting the Great Blue Hole as well as an array of species of marine life found in the Belize Barrier Reef. For the first time, Belize will be participating in the Taipei Lantern […]
US Embassy & Marie Sharp's launch of the New "Pure Love" Pepper Sauce
On Thursday, February 14, 2019, the U.S. Embassy hosted the launch of Marie Sharp’s brand new “Pure Love” pineapple habanero pepper sauce that aspires to combat gender-based violence. The proceeds of the sale of “Pure Love” will go to Haven House – a non-profit domestic violence shelter–directly benefiting victims of gender-based violence and empowering them […]
SPHS 2019 Career Day
On Thursday, February 14, 2019 the students of San Pedro High School rocked the runway as they displayed outfits of different careers for Career Day 2019, which was celebrated under the theme “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It”. Students dressed up as doctors, nurses, pilots, psychiatrists, zoologists, front desk personnel, […]
Lobster Fishing Season Officially Closed
The Fisheries Department informs fishers and the public that the lobster season is officially Closed as of today, February 15, 2019 and it will remain closed until midnight of June 14th, 2019. Any person found in possession of lobster during the said closed season will be prosecuted in accordance with Section 3(1) (b) of the […]
BWS Purchases Consolidated Water Belize Limited
Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) has reached an agreement with Consolidated Water Company Ltd. (CWCO), Cayman, to purchase its Belize subsidiary, Consolidated Water (Belize) Ltd. (CWBL) for US$7 million, with the closing of the transaction on Wednesday, February 13, 2019. This purchase is being funded as part of a Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) loan of […]
Margaritaville Resort Belize Announces Environmental Protection Plan
The Ambergris Grand Limited Announces New Details on Margaritaville Resort Belize Condo Resort Will Blend the Margaritaville Lifestyle with an Authentic Belizean Experience Ambergris Caye, Belize – February 13th, 2019 – Earlier this month, The Ambergris Grand Limited (“TAG”) announced a partnership with Margaretville Holdings to bring a new Margaritaville condo resort to Belize, offering […]
U.S. Embassy Hands Over Ambulance and Medical Equipment to Belize Coast Guard
Belmopan – On Tuesday, February 12, 2019, Chargé d’Affaires a.i. Keith Gilges represented the United States Government as he handed over an ambulance, lifesaving medical equipment, and the two-year supply of parts and service equipment, valued nearly $128,000 BZD, to the Belize Coast Guard. Admiral Borland spoke on behalf of the Government and people of […]
Belize moves up 18 spots in Global Fixed Broadband Ranking
In December 2018, Digi announced that DigiNet customers would be able to enjoy double their internet speeds at no extra cost. This promotion was extended for the month of January and on Friday February 1st, DigiNet customers celebrated the announcement of another month of double internet speeds for free. Since this announcement in December, Ookla’s […]
Belize Fisheries Tries New Pioneering Digital Technology
The Belize Fisheries Department, National Fishermen Cooperative and The Nature Conservancy in Belize trial a pioneering technology to digitize fisheries supply chain. *An innovative new technology, Tally from ThisFish, was showcased at the National Fishermen Cooperative in Belize City, Belize to improve efficiencies in the processing plant and strengthen electronic seafood traceability. *Tally will facilitate stronger accountability […]
Minister of National Security Explores Law For Repeat Gun Offenders to Use Tracking Device
The Minister of National Security today established an exploratory committee to examine the feasibility of a repeat gun offence law. The law would require repeat gun offenders and convicted gang members to wear a tracking device when they are released from prison to enable police to compare those persons’ location to the scene of a […]