Education Week was observed last week from May 13th to 17th. Throughout the week, several activities took place, culminating in Teachers’ Day on Friday, May 17th.
Yesterday, May 29th, the James Arthur Albert Foundation made another historic move by inaugurating a state-of-the-art, three-story tourism building at Toledo Community College.
The rainy season is now upon us, and fire is not a major concern. However, during the fires a few weeks ago, the back villages in the Toledo District including Otoxha suffered severe damage, yet no one heard about it.
“Planet vs. Plastics” serves as the theme for this year’s Earth Day, observed on Monday, April 22nd. Numerous environmental organizations had planned activities to raise awareness about the significance of conservation and reducing plastic usage.
In our recent newscast, we reported on the outrage among fisherfolk from Placencia following the Government’s decision to lift the dredging suspension at Will Bauer Flat. However, fishermen expressed grave concerns about dredging and its impact on the area.
Yesterday Wednesday July 22nd, the People’s National Party traveled to the Belize District, where they distributed seedlings. The PNP wants the country to know that they are committed to promoting sustainable development across the country. Hundreds of seedlings were distributed to residents.
The BYRISE Summer Camp is now in its third year. The camp is unique because it not only teaches young people the fundamentals of basketball but also provides an after-school program designed to support students with their academics.
The WILD501 Exhibition made its final stop in Punta Gorda last week. The exhibition is currently on display at the Punta Gorda Welcome Center. WILD501 is an exhibition and virtual educational tool featuring videos and images created by Carol and Richard Foster. For more than 30 years, the couple has been documenting Belize’s rich wildlife and natural beauty through photography and filmmaking. Their work has been featured by National Geographic and the BBC.
The Dream Center, Toledo Faith Outreach Christian Center was honored to serve the Punta Gorda community during its outreach at Magoon Park. Through the generosity of supporters and volunteers, families received clothing, shoes, school supplies, Bibles, and other needed items.
Last week, we told you about the launch of the first-ever Kriol Summer Camp, where young people from Punta Gorda and the surrounding communities learned more about Kriol culture. One of the main highlights of the camp was teaching participants traditional drumming, Kriol vocabulary, and folk tales.
