SP Captain Shark’s Veterans win big in Honduras

The San Pedro Captain Shark’s Veterans came back from a very successful away trip where they confronted two Honduran teams. From Thursday, May 26th to Monday, May 30th, the veterans were busy playing football in Puerto Cortez. The first game was against Equipo Municipalidad de Veterano de Puerto Cortez which ended in a 1-1 tie. The second game was against Municipalidad de Juveniles de Puerto Cortez, and this time, the San Pedro Veterans won BIG with a score of 4-1!

After such a successful showing, the team came back home and will be preparing to meet the Puerto Cortez for a sure-to-be exciting rematch on the island during the first weekend of July.

The San Pedro Veterans football club would like to extend their thanks and gratitude to the following businesses that helped them on their recent visit: Pete’s Enterprises, Area Representative Mr. Manuel Heredia, Captain Shark’s, Cholo’s, and San Pedro Water Jets [for the fare special given to the players].

Captain Raul Gonzalez promises to keep everyone updated as the days draw nearer for the rematch.

Changes in the Controlled Price of Flour

Press Release - Belize Press Office - June 10th 2011 - The Supplies Control Unit in the Ministry of Economic Development, Commerce, Industry and Consumer Protection is hereby informing the general public that with effect from June 10, 2011 the Government of Belize has approved an increase of the controlled price of La Gitana soft wheat flour and the introduction of a controlled price for “Bebe Agua” Hard Wheat Flour.

Accordingly the new controlled prices for flour are as follows:

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Any person found guilty of selling above the controlled price is in direct violation of the Supplies Control Regulation Chapter 293 Revised 2003 of the Laws of Belize and is subject to a fine not exceeding one thousand dollars ($1000.00) or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding six (6) months, or both such fine and imprisonment. (End)

SPJC inaugurates Hon. Manuel Heredia Hall

The Hon. Manuel Heredia Hall was officially inaugurated on Thursday June 2nd. With its three classrooms, the facility will also provide extra space for the High School during the daytime. This came just under one year of the official ground breaking ceremony for the building.

Present for the ceremony were; Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation; Hon. Patrick Faber, Minister of Education; Principal of San Pedro High School (SPHS) Mr. Emil R. Vasquez; Mr. R. Angel Nuñez, President of the San Pedro Junior College (SPJC); Mr. Gustavo Ellis, Dean, San Pedro Junior College; Mayor Elsa Paz, members of the media, other special invited guests and students.

After a welcome address by Mr. Vasquez, the ceremony continued with entertaining presentations by the new SPHS band, solo skit by Josie Lopez, a cultural presentation by Emily Gomez and Ismael Kay and other presentations.

Offering special addresses were guest speakers, Mr. R. Angel Nuñez, Hon. Patrick Faber and Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. After much entertainment and inspirational talks, Mr. R. Angel Nuñez and Mrs. Martha Guerrero had the distinct honor of unveiling the plaque. This was followed by the blessing of the new building by Rev. Fr. Daniel Lemence Nuñez and the cutting of the ribbon by Hon. Manuel Heredia, Hon. Patrick Faber and Miss. SPHS 2011-2012, Miss Miriam Rodriguez.

Located on the SPHS grounds, the facility came about through the joint efforts of Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. and President of the SPJC, Mr. Angel Nuñez, who lobbied for funding. Funding for the construction of the new structure was eventually secured through Grand Belizeans Estates Limited in exchange for a parcel of government land on Northern Ambergris Caye. The building was constructed at an estimated cost of $350,000.

PM Barrow meets with President/CEO of BEL

Press Release - Belize Press Office, Belmopan - June 10, 2011 - The Hon. Prime Minister met today in his Belmopan Office with Mr. Lynn Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Belize Electricity Ltd (BEL) to discuss the current financial position of BEL.

Also present at the meeting were the Legal Counsel in the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Secretary.

The Prime Minister asked Mr. Young to convey to FORTIS INC., the majority shareholder in BEL, the Government’s interest in purchasing majority shares in BEL so as to assume control of the company.

Mr. Young undertook to immediately relay this message to FORTIS INC. and to convey their response as soon as possible.

In the meantime and in order to ensure an uninterrupted supply of power from CFE and other producers to BEL, and also to provide time for possible negotiations with FORTIS, the Government has agreed to pre-pay a further sum of BZ$4.0 million toward its future utility bills with BEL.

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SPHS' Hollywood Prom Night 2011

It was a HOLLYWOOD affair at Grand Caribe Belize Resort as graduating students from the San Pedro High School walked the red carpet for their night of celebrations of the successful completion of their four year secondary education.
With a Hollywood theme, graduates and their dates started making their way to the entrance of the Gala Event around 8:00pm, while hundreds of residents gathered to cheer on their favorite graduate. Colorful gowns and tuxedo suits were the order of the night.