My fellow Guardians, it has now been more than forty days and counting since we commenced our fight against Covid-19. The national effort under the Task Force has been charting the course for the Strategic Objectives that are established by the Oversight Committee and the office of the Chief of Defence Staff has been leading … Read more
In line with the Prime Minister’s call for National Days of Prayer and Fasting, Belize Coast Guard Commandant Captain Elton Bennett calls for our prayers to be concentrated at 1155 hours (11:55 AM ) this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday followed by midday fasting each day. Calling on all Coast Guard men, women and our families … Read more
It has been seven days since the declaration of a State of Public Emergency for the island of Ambergris Caye after the confirmation of two cases of Covid-19 on the island. The tourism hub of Belize, a vibrant municipality directly supported by fishing, recreational boating, and maritime activities has come to a complete halt. The … Read more
JANE’s Magazine was allowed unprecedented access to the Belize Coast Guard history, current goals, and future expansion role in Belize’s Ministry of National Security. Here is an excerpt: The BCG was stood up in 2005 to provide Belize with a military force with law enforcement powers at sea. The new service began operations with seven … Read more
The Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize His Excellency Remus Chen congratulated Officer Cadet Tyler Reyes for being accepted into the Taiwan Naval Academy. Officer Cadet Reyes is the first Coast Guard officer that will be trained in the Republic of China (Taiwan) . He is scheduled to depart on February 2020 … Read more