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Sports
The Champions League Youth Tournament semi-finals have begun!
The first leg of the Champions League Youth Tournament semi-finals took place on Sunday, January 26th, at the Ambergris Stadium. Four matches featured Under-15 and Under-17 teams competing for a chance to advance to the tournament finals. The teams—PSG, Barcelona, Manchester City, and Real Madrid—will face off again on Friday, January 31st, and Sunday, February 2nd, for the second leg of the semi-finals.
Accidents & Disasters
San Pedro Lions Club hands over more monetary donations to fire victims
On January 24th, the San Pedro Lions Club provided additional monetary assistance to the victims of the December 29th fire. The club has diligently organized fundraisers and successfully raised a total of $8,000, which was distributed among the affected families.
Business & Economy
Design for new Belize banknotes revealed
The Central Bank of Belize (CBB) is set to issue a new series of redesigned banknotes in June or July of this year, featuring two national heroes of Belize. These heroes are the late Right Honorable George Price, Belize’s first prime minister, and the late Honorable Philip Goldson, a journalist, activist, and politician. On Thursday, January 23rd, the CBB unveiled the new banknotes during a ceremony held at the Belize Civic Centre in Belize City. The new notes will feature portraits of these two figures, replacing the British monarch, the late Queen Elizabeth II. Belize is a member of the Commonwealth and recognizes the British monarch as its head of state.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates experiences their first defeat in the PLB’s Closing Season
After their victory over Wagiya in the opening match of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season, the San Pedro Pirates faced a tough challenge on Saturday, January 25th, against Verdes FC. The intense game occurred at the Edmund Marshalleck Stadium in Benque Viejo del Carmen. The Pirates encountered a strong defensive performance from Verdes, which ended in a defeat.
Government
Department of Youth Services Receives Grant to Promote Climate Change Awareness and Action
In a bold and transformative move to tackle climate change and encourage a sustainable future, the Department of Youth Services (DYS) is proud to share that it has received a $50,000 grant from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). This generous funding will support various youth-centered initiatives designed to raise awareness about climate change and inspire collective action to combat its impacts.
Government
UDP leadership still in turmoil: Who will be the leader of the opposition?
A leadership dispute within the United Democratic Party (UDP) between Honorable Moses “Shyne” Barrow and Honorable Tracy Teager Panton is set to be resolved in court, with a management session scheduled for January. Barrow claims he is the legitimate leader of the UDP and the Leader of the Opposition. At the same time, Panton asserts her position as interim leader following a national convention organized by the Alliance for Democracy (AFD).
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: Boyfriend’s work ethic
Doctor Love is the islands, and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: [email protected]
Politics and Government
Prime Minister Hon. Dr. John Briceño set to retire after a second term in office
Belizeans are set to vote in the general election scheduled for 2025, where they will choose either to re-elect the current government led by the People's United Party (PUP) or to elect a new administration. Prime Minister Honorable Dr. John Briceño, a prominent figure in the PUP for decades, seeks re-election for a second term. On Wednesday, January 22nd, Briceño shared with reporters in Belize City that he hopes to retire from electoral politics after serving a second term.
