Smart supports feeding program at San Pedro Columbia RC School
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Smart Belize continues to support educational initiatives throughout Belize. Today, Smart handed over a brand-new stove to San Pedro Columbia RC School. The stove will be used for the school’s feeding program and lunch arrangements. “We are truly honored to be of help and grateful for the continued efforts of the […]
United Nations Development Programme’s Resident Representative presents credentials for Minister of Foreign Affairs
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On February 15, 2024, the United Nations Development Programme’s (UNDP) newly appointed Resident Representative for Belize, Kishan Khoday presented his credentials to Francis Fonseca, Minister of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, officially commencing his term as UNDP’s Resident Representative for the country. Khoday will be based at the […]
Digi hosts students from Eden Seventh-day Adventist High School for Tech tour
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Digi opened its doors at their Corporate Headquarters in Belize City to over 70-2nd form students and teachers from Eden Seventh-day Adventist High School in Santa Elena, Cayo. The students benefitted from an enriching one-day technological tour designed to inspire the next generation of digital leaders. Digi delivered on its […]
Government of Belize signs contract for construction of San Pedro General Hospital
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Today, Prime Minister John Briceño, Taiwan Ambassador Lily Hsu and James Hsiao, General Manager for the Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC) signed a contract for the construction of the San Pedro General Hospital. The contract is for a grant of US$16, 678, 680 to construct the health facility, which will serve […]
Belize Forest Department meets with Fire Management stakeholders
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On February 13, 2024, the Belize Forest Department hosted a meeting for Fire Management agencies across Belize. The meeting brought together stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding the management of wildland fires. “We appreciate the opportunity to collectively evaluate the successes and challenges of past fire seasons, as well as […]
International News: Gang violence in Haiti block aid routes for most vulnerable
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Increased gang violence in Haiti is preventing the World Food Programme (WFP) from reaching hundreds of thousands of people in urgent need of supplies, Reuters report. On Thursday, the WFP said that gang violence has forced nearly 10,000 people to flee their homes in just 10 days and has prevented the agency from […]
Students in Corozal meet Prime Minister of Belize
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: Prime Minister John Briceño continues on his countrywide tour this morning meeting with students from Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Altamira, Corozal. “I always enjoy my time with our children. They were eager to share their views. And while they aren’t yet registered voters, they understand the issues and have […]
SATIIM and European Union launch Project to Standardize the FPIC Protocol
By Zoila Palma Gonzalez: On February 15, 2024, the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management (SATIIM) and the European Union launched a new project to standardize implementation of the country’s FPIC Protocol. The new project, “Building capacity for an inclusive, pragmatic national effort to scale up FPIC in Belize”, will engage Indigenous communities, government ministries, […]