Special Olympics Torch Parade in San Pedro
The Annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for the Special Olympics made it to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, on Sunday, December 2, 2018. This torch is paraded around the country by the police and other law enforcement officers in an effort to garner special attention to children with disabilities and the Belize Special Olympics, raising […]
Belize Police Department Receives Donation of Bullet Proof Vests
Belize Police Department is the proud recipient of 500 intact pre-owned bullet proof (ballistic) vests that were generously donated by the Miami-Dade Police Department under the leadership of Chief Juan Pérez. The handing over ceremony took place on Thursday, November 29th at the Eastern Division Region One Headquarters in Belize City. This donation is a […]
2018 Atlantic Hurricane Season Draws to an End
The 2018 Atlantic hurricane season officially ends today Friday, November 30th. It will be remembered most for hurricanes Florence and Michael, which caused significant damage over the southeastern U.S. In total, the 2018 season produced 15 named storms, including eight hurricanes of which two were “major” (Category 3, 4 or 5). An average season has […]
Will Coconut Drive Become a One Way Street?
For weeks now, mysterious covered signs along Coconut Drive have San Pedro Town residents speculating what said signs will indicate. At a couple intersections residents have gone as far as creating tares in the plastic bags covering them. Exposed sign at the intersection where Island City Supermarket is located, on Coconut Drive, says “Do Not […]
Soft Launch – Motor Vehicle Registration & License System
“A project whose tremendous benefits could never be overstated, and which represents yet another great example of what can be achieved through the deepening relations and cooperation between our two countries”. That is how CEO in the Ministry of Transport, Ruth Meighan, described the Belize Motor Vehicle Registration and License System executed in partnership with […]
Belize among National Geographic’s Best Trips 2019 List
Belize’s growing popularity as one of the best vacation destinations in the world and the recent efforts to protect Belize’s Barrier Reef System has won the country an important accolade from National Geographic, which has placed Belize among is Best Trips 2019 list. In making the announcement National Geographic praised Belize for making big waves […]
Queen Elizabeth Commends Belize on Progress on Tackling Blindness in Diabetics
The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust commends progress achieved in Belize to tackle blindness caused by diabetes The Chief Executive of The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust (the Trust), Dr Astrid Bonfield CBE, met with the Government of Belize and leading eye health experts on Mnday, November 26, 2018, to thank and commend them for […]
Nassau Grouper Is Now Critically Endangered
The Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus) is now a critically-endangered species. That’s according to a new report from the International Union for Conservation of Nature, IUCN. This means that populations, including spawning aggregations, have declined by more 80% over three generations (1980-2018), for Nassau grouper fish, which live approximately 16 years. Nassau grouper now face an […]
Prime Minister Barrow to Remain in Office Until 2020
Cabinet at its meeting on Tuesday, November 27, 2018, discussed the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) current trajectory heading towards the 2020 general elections. Ministers expressed great satisfaction at the evidence of support for the UDP, as measured by the large voter turnout at the UDP contested standard bearer conventions taking place every weekend since November […]
First Caribbean Make – Up Line Launches In Belize
On December 1st, 2018 at BCCI’s Christmas Expo Extravaganza, Fine Things Ltd., located in Corozal and owned by Belizean, Melissa Vargas, will proudly launch Sacha Cosmetics in the country of Belize for users and those seeking entrepreneurial opportunities. Sacha is a Trinidad and Tobago born brand of makeup specially formulated for exotic skin types, but […]
Belize Receives $4Mil US Grant from The Republic of China Taiwan
Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) Continues to Contribute to the Infrastructure Development of Belize – Belmopan. November 26, 2018. Today in Belize City, His Excellency Remus Li-Kuo Chen, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize, presented a bilateral cooperation grant to the Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister and Minister of […]
Belize and Caribbean Farmers Prepare for Coconut Boom
Coconuts are a longtime staple of Caribbean cuisine, and practically an emblem of the region’s climate and culture. But a new international initiative is shifting coconut’s image to an icon for business process innovation, wealth generation and sustainable livelihoods. In the last four years, the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) has been implementing […]
Belize Advises Against Eating Romaine Lettuce Due to US Ecoli Outbreak
Based on a health alert from the United States Centre for Disease Control regarding an outbreak of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli O0157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) associated with romaine lettuce, BAHA and the Ministry of Health advise consumers not to eat any romaine lettuce. Retailers and restaurants should not serve or sell any imported from the […]
Promoting Belize through New AeroMexico Direct Flight
On Tuesday, 20th November, the Belize Embassy in Mexico City and Tropic Air sponsored a dinner event with the support of the Belize Tourism Board, the Belize Hotel Association and the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) with the sole objective to market and promote Belize to Mexican travel agents in support of the new route […]
San Pedro High School Hosts SICA Ministers of Education and Culture
San Pedro High School had the honors of hosting a diplomatic group of Ministers of the Central American Integration System (SICA) on Wednesday, November 21, 2018. The Central American Integration System (SICA) is an integration process established under the Protocol of Tegucigalpa in 1991. It is comprised of Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa […]
Aeromexico Begins Direct Flight From Mexico City To Belize
Belize City, Tuesday, 20th November 2018: Aeromexico, Mexico’s global airline, is now the first international air carrier to offer a direct non-stop flight service from Mexico City to Belize. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and senior officials from the airline held a brief ceremony on Saturday, November 17th to mark the inaugural flight to Belize, […]
Mayor Daniel Guerrero’s Children’s Week 2018 Message
Greetings from the San Pedro Town Council. This week, all across the world, our children are being celebrated under the theme: “2018:Children are taking over and turning the world Blue.” Their participation in the decision making process and the changes affected by our children are paramount for the healthy development of our communities. At […]
San Pedro Celebrates Garifuna Settlement Day 2018
Garifuna Settlement Day was observed on Monday, November 19, 2012, that made for a long holiday weekend of celebration throughout the country of Belize. The Garinagu community of San Pedro was nothing shy of showing off their rich culture, especially when it came to the drumming and dancing. Activities surrounding the day of celebration started […]
San Pedro High School Celebrates Belize's Rich Cultures
On Friday, November 16, 2018, San Pedro High School held a fun and educational Cultural Day Exhibit. Students and teachers dressed up in all our different ethinic groups found in Belize. Display booths were decorated with items such as food as well with other traditional items. Students work ardously the entire week to set up […]
Mother Nature Puts on Spectacular Shows in Belize
Belize boasts mostly sunny weather all year round and the skies do get more dramatic during the rainy season (June to November). Water spouts are a rare occurrence around Ambergris Caye and witnessing them is a pleasure. Mother nature is so beautiful and powerful. Dick Rouss shares with us these amazing pictures of a beautiful […]
Belize Struggling With Battle Against Gillnet Fishing
Nine months after announcement, Gillnet Task Force is dead in the water – Fishers and fisher associations, private sector groups and NGOs warn political intransigence is compromising thousands of Belizean jobs, a 100-million-dollar industry and undermining sustainability. – Press Release, Belize Federation of Fisheries, November 15, 2018 – When the Ministry of Fisheries announced the […]
Maya Island Air Boasts New Elegant Terminal in San Pedro
Maya Island Air held a soft opening of its new terminal building (Terminal 2) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye on Wednesday, November 14, 2018. The new elegant building is the latest addition to the Maya Island Air which boasts more ramp/parking space for the aircrafts, new cargo section, spacious waiting area at the ground level […]
H.E. Remus Li-Kuo Chen – New Ambassador of Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize
New Ambassador of Republic of China (Taiwan) Presents Credentials to the Governor General of Belize Belmopan. November 12, 2018. H. E. Remus Li-Kuo Chen presented his Letters of Credence as the new ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to H.E. Sir Colville Young, Governor General of Belize. The Ambassador conveyed his country’s greetings and […]
Belizeans Participate in Coconut Shell Handicraft Workshop
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize in collaboration with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia held a workshop to train Belizean handicraft artisans in using coconut-based materials. The training was held from 5th – 9th November, 2018 at the ITVET compound in Belize City. A total of forty-five persons participated from various agencies. […]
Belize to Enhance Capacity of Human Trafficking Unit
Belize Enters Agreement with the Human Trafficking Institute to Enhance the Capacity of Belize’s Specialized Human Trafficking Unit On Thursday, October 25, 2018, The Belize Police Department and the Human Trafficking Institute entered into an agreement to partner in building the capacity of Belize’s Specialized Human Trafficking Unit that was formed earlier this year. This […]