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Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation Hosts Familiarization Trip at the OAS Adjacency Zone
The Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation (MTCA) and El Instituto Guatemalteco de Turismo (INGUAT) hosted a 2019 Sellers Networking, Route Reconnaissance & Border Crossing Overview Meeting and Familiarization Trip on September 2nd and 3rd, 2019 at the OAS Adjacency Zone in Benque Viejo Del Carmen, Cayo, Belize.
Belize Receives Support from Taiwan through Institutional Strengthening of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Taiwan Supports the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belize through the Institutional Strengthening of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs of the Central American Countries
Inauguration of Belize Medical Associates San Pedro Clinic
The Belize Medical Associates San Pedro Clinic was officially inaugurated on Saturday, September 7, 2019. The clinic is located in Northern San Pedro on the premises of Grand Caribe Resort and they have partnered to bring specialized medical care on the island for both local residents and to the growing tourism sector. The official ribbon cutting was carried out by Grand Caribe Manager Sean Feinstein, Belize Medical Associates Board Chairman Dr. Marcelo Coyi, Resident Doctor of BMA San Pedro Clinic Dr. Renae Reasa and Mayor Daniel Guerrero.
Miss San Pedro Coronation & Battle of St. George’s Caye Day Celebration
Litzy Castillo Guillen was officially crowned San Pedro 2019 on Tuesday, September 10, 2019. Outgoing Miss San Pedro 2018, Chelsea Munoz handed over the crown, band, cape and scepter to our new Miss San Pedro in a brief ceremony that took place at Hon Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex.
Miss San Pedro 2019 is Litzy Castillo Guillen
Five young ladies competed at this year's Miss San Pedro Pageant which took place on Saturday, September 7, 2019 under the theme “Jewels of the Sea”. Helen Barrera, Tanisha Rhaburn, Litzy Castillo, Eileen Reyes and Blanca Velasquez took on the stage at the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex, venue for this year's pageant. At event's end, Miss Litzy Castillo Guillen sponsored by Ramon's Village Resort, was selected as Miss San Pedro 2019.
Stagnation of the New River: What is Being Done and the Prospect for Improvement
The public is advised on the condition of the New River and updated on the work that has and will continue to be done by the Department of the Environment to address the situation as best as possible.
Help Anthony Coleman Receive Prosthetic Arms
The Ambergris Caye Masonic Lodge is pleased to inform the public that island resident Anthony Coleman, has been accepted by the Shriner's Hospital in the United States. Anthony, a San Pedro High School student lost both arms in an accident. Consequently, Ambergris Caye Masonic Lodge has embarked on a mission of fitting him with a pair of prosthetic arms. Through fraternal relations between our Masonic Lodge and Shriner's Hospital, a date has been set for his first Hospital visit in the United States.
The Republic of China (Taiwan) and Belize Celebrate 30 Years of Diplomatic Relations
On the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations between the Government of Belize and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), on Thursday, September 5, 2019, the National Assembly of Belize received a contribution of BZ$40,000.00 from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan).
Belize Minister of Transport Signs New Statutory Instrument Regarding International Buses
On Wednesday, September 4, 2019, in Belmopan, Minister of Transport Honorable Edmond Castro signed a new Statutory Instrument to regulate international buses from neighboring countries (Guatemala and Mexico) entering Belize, in accordance with agreements reached among representatives from the Ministry and Department of Transport, the Belizean Bus Association and Taxi Federation, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, the Attorney General Office, and the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce.
Caye Caulker to Get New Craft Market
A ground breaking ceremony was held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019, to officially mark the start of construction of the new Caye Caulker Craft Market.
Karl H Menzies and Tito’s Partner with Belize Zoo for Conservation of Jaguars
The Problem Jaguar Rehabilitation Program
Government of Belize to Join Relief Efforts for the Commonwealth of The Bahamas
The Right Honourable Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize, on Tuesday, September 3, 2019, sent a message of condolence and solidarity to the Government and people of the Commonwealth of The Bahamas following the devastation wrought by Hurricane Dorian, a Category 5 storm on September 1st, 2019. Cabinet agreed, at its meeting today, to make a contribution of US$100,000 to the Commonwealth of The Bahamas to assist in the recovery efforts.
Belize Red Cross Launches Monetary Appeal for Hurricane Dorian Victims
Belize Red Cross Launches Monetary Appeal to help Persons affected by the Catastrophic Hurricane Dorian The Belize Red Cross Society (“BRC”) is in solidarity with our Caribbean brothers and sisters in the islands of the Bahamas. Since Sunday, September 1st, the northern islands of Abaco and Grand Bahama have been catastrophically impacted by Hurricane Dorian, the strongest and most sustained Category 5 hurricane ever to be recorded in the region.
UK/Belize Commonwealth Litter Program's Week Launched with Beach Clean Up
On Sunday, September 1, 2019, the UK/Belize Commonwealth Litter Programme's Week of activities was launched with a beach clean-up at Belizean Beach.
The Belize REDD+ Project – A Global Initiative to Combat Climate Change
The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment, Sustainable Development and Immigration (MAFFESDI), through the National Climate Change Office, is implementing the REDD+ Readiness Preparation Project. REDD+ is a global initiative to combat climate change by reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation, and by fostering conservation, sustainable management of forests, and the enhancement of forest carbon stocks.
Drugs and Ammunition Found in San Juan Area
San Pedro Police and Special Operations Team conducted a special operation in the San Juan Area of San Pedro Town where they found drugs and ammunition. According to reports on Thursday, August 29,2019, about 11:45 a.m, the Special Operations Team and other officers conducted an operation in the area of San Juan, San Pedro, as a result, they found a black plastic bag containing (30) 5.56 live rounds of ammunition that marked (FC). They also found 222.8 grams of suspected cannabis. Properties were labeled and deposited as found property.
Belizean Flag Standardization Presentation
The Flag of Belize is in the final stages of being standardized. At an event held on Wednesday, August 28, 2019, at the Marion Jones Sporting Complex in Belize City, the media was informed of the work currently underway to standardize the Belizean Flag.
Belizean Gail Hudson Named 2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year
On August 26, 2019, Belizean Gail Hudson, a fifth-grade teacher at Hummel Elementary was selected as the 2020 Nevada Teacher of the Year. Hudson is an educator who migrated to the USA from Belize when it was still known as British Honduras. Ms. Hudson is a national board-certified teacher who has been in the classroom for over three decades. According to reports the elementary school teacher says she takes pride in helping students who come from out of the country, adjust to cultural differences in the classroom.
Belize Qualifies for 2020 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship
Honduras, Cayman Islands, Belize and Guyana have all punched tickets to the 2020 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship after finishing atop their respective groups in last week’s 2019 Concacaf Women’s Under-17 Championship Qualifying. Matched with Saint Lucia, Bonaire and Anguilla in Group A, Honduras marched to a first-place finish with a 3W-0D-0L, 17GF-0GC record at the Estadio Olimpico Metropolitano in San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
Southern Villages in Belize to Enjoy Primary Health Care
Over 13,000 Residents in Southern Villages will Enjoy Equitable Access to Primary Health Care The Government of Belize in collaboration with the European Union (EU) under the Banana Accompanying Measures (BAM) program officially inaugurated the Bella Vista Polyclinic II and the Independence Polyclinic (first floor) in the Stann Creek and the Toledo District on August 26, 2019.