Calling all cricket coaches
By BBN Staff: Persons who coach the sport of cricket are encouraged to take advantage of a training opportunity being offered from November 7-10. The Belize National Cricket Association (BNCA) announced today that the four-day level-one coaching course in partnership with the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI). Participants who successfully complete […]
Young man shot in Belize City
By BBN Staff: Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred in Belize City last night. Around 8 pm, Malik Acosta was on Lizarraga avenue when a man entered the yard and shot him. Acosta was taken to the KHMH for medical treatment. Investigation is ongoing.
Police investigating shooting incident in Belize City
By BBN Staff: Authorities are investigating a shooting incident that occurred last night in Belize City. Adam Joseph was reportedly riding his bicycle on Central American boulevard around 9:45 pm, when a lone gunman approached and shot him. Joseph was later transferred to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital where he is in a stable condition. […]
US Embassy accepting applications for Cultural Preservation funding
By BBN Staff: The US Embassy in Belize is now accepting applications for the Ambassadors fund for Cultural Preservation. The United States Embassy in Belize, the Cultural Heritage Center of the Office of Education and Cultural Affairs of the State Department announced the launch of the competition for the year 2020 of the program “Ambassadors […]
Students participate in anti- bullying campaign
By BBN Staff: Over 60 students from San Ignacio, Santa Elena and the surrounding communities participated yesterday in an anti-bullying training at the Aguada Hotel in Santa Elena, Cayo. The event was hosted by the Child Advisory Board in collaboration with the San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Council and the Department of Youth Services. […]
Cayo Central Area Representative makes history with electrification of El Progresso, Cayo
By BBN Staff: Today is a historic day for the people of El Progresso, Cayo. Cayo Central Area Representative, Rene Montero is hosting an inauguration for the electrification of the village at 3:00 p.m. The village made up of mostly agricultural farmers will benefit extensively from the use of electricity for their daily routines. In […]
Tourism Minister: “Go slow” on Caye Caulker construction
By Aaron Humes: Belize Rural South area representative and Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia Jr. says he has heard the concerns of residents of Ambergris Caye’s sister island of Caye Caulker regarding the fast pace of construction and development there. In some ways, La Isla Cariñosa is the antithesis of La Isla Bonita – it […]
Flu vaccine available at public health clinics countrywide
By BBN Staff: The seasonal influenza vaccine is now available at public health clinics countrywide. The Ministry of Health informs the public that the at-risk group which includes children 6–23 months, pregnant women, healthcare providers, persons over 65 years, persons with chronic heart or lung diseases, diabetes and other chronic conditions can request the vaccine […]