Ricklee Response & Rescue Help Save Sailors Adrift on Ambergris Caye
It is always great to hear good news especially when lives are saved. On Monday, August 13, 2018, at around 7p.m. the South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch picked up a distress call on Channel 16 (Marine Channel) and turned for help to Ricklee Response & Rescue (RRR). The distress call was answered by RRR’s volunteer […]
Government of Belize to Implement Indefinte Moratorium on Offshore Drilling
Oceana Belize happily announced on their Facebook page that the Government of Belize plans on implementing an indfeinte moratorium on pffshore exploration in Belize, the legislation is to be called “People’s Law”. “A date in history! On August 15th 2017, the Government of Belize announced the plan to implement an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil. […]
Phishing Scams Targeting the Belizean Public
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU been made aware of numerous “spear phishing scams” that are being perpetrated by cyber criminals and targeted towards the Belizean public. They are designed to compromise personal banking information, access accounts and credit cards and eventually siphon funds to criminal third parties. Phishing is a form of fraud in which […]
NEMO Sets to Provide Timely Alerting Protocol in Times of Disasters
Minister of National Emergency Management Hon Edmond Castro delivered the keynote address at Official Opening Ceremonies for the Common Alerting Protocol (CAP) Jump-Start Workshop, which started this morning, August 13, at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City. In his address, Hon Castro emphasized the importance of providing timely and accurate information to our […]
Pic of the Week – 2nd Annual Grand Caribe Deep Sea Classic
Grand Caribe Belize was the host of the 2nd Annual Deep Sea Classic Fishing Tournament, where a total of 29 registered boats participated on the three day event from August 10 to the 12. The tournament has quickly become an island favorite due to its $50,000, plus, in cash prizes that includes a $17,000 first […]
Aeromexico announces new flight to Belize
Mexico’s global airline, announced on Monday, August 13, 2018, the start of a seasonal twice a week nonstop flight to Belize starting on November 17th to April 28th making it the first major Mexican commercial airline to offer such service to the country of Belize. Aeromexico’s flight 67 will be on Saturdays and Sundays. It […]
Fishermen Caught with Out-of-Season Conch on Long Caye, Lighthouse Reef Atoll
On August 9th and 10th, 2018 a joint enforcement operation with Belize Audubon Society, Belize Coast Guard, Belize Fisheries Department, and Belize Police Department resulted in seven (7) fishermen found in possession of 614 market-cleaned conchs. These men will be charged for Possession of Conch during the Closed Season. Their fishing vessel and its subsequent […]
III Meeting of the Belize-Guatemala Joint Commission
Guatemala City, Guatemala. August 9, 2018. The III Meeting of the Belize-Guatemala Joint Commission was held Thursday, August 9th, under the auspices of the Organization of American States (OAS), headed by the Commissioners of both countries, the Ambassador of Belize in Guatemala, H.E. Alexis Rosado; the Ambassador of Guatemala to Belize, H.E. George de La […]
Ocean Hero Award 2018 – Call for Nominations!
Being an ocean hero can mean many things but mostly, it means deciding that you are ready to take action to help to protect our marine environment for people and creatures of today and for future generations. Oceana is pleased to announce nominations are now open for the 2018 Oceana Ocean Hero Award. This award […]
BTB and BHA award Scholarships to Ten Belizean Students
Ten Belizean students received scholarship awards from the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Belize Hotel Association (BHA) on Wednesday, August 8, 2018, during a joint award ceremony held at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel. This year’s BTB scholarship recipients include Leanna Duncan, who will pursue an Associate’s Degree at St. John’s College Junior College and […]
Belize Takes Silver at the Central American Women’s Volleyball Championship
Belize City, August 8, 2018 – Costa Rica extended their 25 year reign of Central American women’s volleyball by winning the 20th Central American women’s volleyball championships at the new Civic Center in Belize City. Costa Rica won their 14th consecutive title by points, after they finished in a three-way tie with surprising teams of […]
Preventing Childhood Obesity in Belize
Current efforts of the Belize Cancer Society has led to a partnership with the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children to highlight the prevalence of obesity within our child population in Belize. With its inception in 2017,The Healthy Caribbean Coalition’s (HCC’s) Civil Society Action Plan 2017-2021: Preventing Childhood Obesity in the Caribbean […]
National Geographic British Filmmaker Reported Missing in Belize
British national and nature documentary filmmaker, Richard Foster, 74, has been reported missing as of today, Tuesday, August 2, 2018. His family is concerned after his wife could not make contact with him from the United States where she is currently staying. According to Police reports, Glen McFadzean of La Democracia village told police that […]
Strengthening Belize’s Oil Spill Response Capabilities
Belmopan. August 6th, 2018. Representatives from various Government and Non-Governmental Organizations, Private Sector, and Academia associated with Disaster Risk Management and Oil Spill Response will meet at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina, Belize City from 8th to 10th August 2018, to validate the National Oil Spill Contingency Plan. The Department of the Environment […]
Ivy Queen Delivers Memorable Performance at Costa Maya Festival
Ivy Queen, the Queen of Reggaeton, had the masses singing and dancing during her performance at the International Costa Maya Festival that was held over the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. She performed on Saturday, August 4 to the delight of hundreds of fans that crowed the venue. International night proved to be the […]
Miss Honduras Claims Crown at Costa Maya Pageant 2018
With a commanding stage presence, poise, elegance and intelligence, Miss Honduras, Mary Cruz Cardona Galindo captured the Miss Costa Maya 2018 title during the Costa Maya Festival held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize. Rounding up the top three were Miss Mexico (also winning Best National Costume) in second place and Miss Costa Rica in […]
Hon Castro & Heredia On The Ground After San Pedro Fire
Minister of NEMO (with responsibility for National Fire Service), Hon Edmond Castro was on the ground on Saturday, August 4, 2018, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, within hours after an early morning fire destroyed 10 buildings, leaving more than 75 persons homeless. After a brief meeting at the San Pedro NEMO Office, Hon Castro joined […]
Island Blaze Leaves Over 80 Homeless Destroying 10 Structures
Tragedy strikes again for residents of the Boca del Rio Area, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye as a blaze destroyed around ten structures that included homes and apartment complexes. The incident has left approximately 80 people displaced from their homes. The fire occurred in the exact location where a previous blaze burnt down an apartment complex […]
Man Stabbed to Death on His Bed
San Pedro Police are investigating the murder of man who was stabbed to death on his bed. According to the official police report, on Friday, August 3, 2018, San Pedro Police responded to a report on Caribena Street where they found the lifeless body of a Hispanic male lying face up on his bed with […]
Costa Maya Festival Kicks Off with Packed Lineup of Entertainment
With a very hot, lively and energetic line up of performances, the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival kicked off last night on Ambergris Caye, Belize. The show included theatrical and lively performances by the Alma Caribeña dance group from Mexico, the explosive dance presentations by Grupo Crash of El Salvador, the cultural drumming and […]
The Belize Police Receive Training on Stress Management, Dealing with Trauma and Suicidal Ideations
The Employee Assistance Programme, under the Ministry of Public Service, Energy and Public Utilities, held a three-day training with the Belize Police Department at the Police Training Academy in Belmopan. Sixty-eight (68) police officers with the rank of Inspector to Deputy Commissioner, were trained in Stress Management, Dealing with Trauma, and Suicidal Ideations within the […]
Pic of the Week – Never Ending Battle with Sargasso!
SARGASSO!!! It seems like it is a never ending battle with Sargasso! Resorts and Beach Home Owners have workers on a daily basis cleaning nup the beach but Mother Nature seems to be winning this battle. Everybody has to do their part to help keep our Isla Bonita Clean. Click Here for More Pic of […]
BTB Launches The Belizean Traveller Campaign
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is encouraging Belizeans to be a traveller in their own country during the entire month of August as part of its Belizean Traveller Campaign. And to make the invite more enticing it is offering over $25,000 in prizes that will allow six winners to enjoy a dream vacation in any […]
Celebrity Spotting: Miss USA Sarah Summers Vacations in Belize
There is one more beauty queen on La Isla Bonita duing Costa Maya Festival week but she’s not a pageant contestant. Miss USA 2018 Sarah Rose Summers, is vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and through her Instagram stories, Sarah has expressed how excited she it to visit Belize. She arrived on July 30 along […]
Change Of British High Commissioner To Belize
Ms Claire Evans OBE has been appointed British High Commissioner to Belize in succession to Mr Peter Hughes OBE. Ms Evans will take up her appointment in October 2018. Ms Evans began her diplomatic career in 1987 and has served overseas in Jakarta, Islamabad, Dubai and Doha. On her appointment as British High Commissioner to […]