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Police say they hope to, quote, "keep young people positive by taking them out of their usual environment to experience other possibilities. This…will help these young people by opening their minds to a life other than the status quo." End quote.

Capital Cops Playing Sports With Kids

In another care of pro-active community policing, On Saturday the Belmopan formation along with Officers from the Community Policing Unit held a sports day filled with activities for 115 cadets from various areas. Those areas include Belmopan, Camalote, Valley of Peace, Roaring Creek, Cotton Tree, St Mathews and Armenia.. The main purpose of the event was to promote physical fitness and a healthy lifestyle, and, also, to bring the kids from all these communities together.

Sands, Hands, Saving Seas

Every year countries promote clean energy with solidarity events. And On Saturday Belize was one of 117 countries to conduct a Hands Across the Sand Event.

Belizeans from twelve municipalities in the country joined hands on beaches, bridges, sea walls, and other public areas to promote clean energy and alternatives to fossil fuels and also to celebrate Belize's historic decision to implement offshore oil moratorium. Vice President of Oceana Janelle Chanona said, quote, "this decision by the Belizeans, Government and people therefore makes Belize a global leader not just in coral reef protection but most importantly of the people who depend on them."

Fire Dept Puts Out Fire

On Sunday morning at 11:30, the fire department responded to a blaze at a home in the Buttonwood Bay area. They say the residential fire was on the lower flat:..

Police reports say a cell phone charger may have been involved in the fire.

PM Gone Away To See About Bad Back

Last week the Prime Minister spoke about his bad back - he said he is weighing the possibility of surgery.

Well, he left the country today, for Miami where he will continue medical consultations for his back.

He returns next week Wednesday, May 30, 2018.

During the Prime Minister's absence, Patrick Faber, will act as Prime Minister.

Hon. Boots Says UDP Wants Gilroy

Earlier we told you about the upcoming Albert convention which is contested.

But, over the weekend, an uncontested convention, known as an endorsement, was held in Port Loyola for Gilroy Usher - who's been in there since 2012.

His opponent says he wants Usher to stay right there:..

Reporter "Would you have prefer to see a convention?"

Hon. Anthony Martinez
"Put it this way, I wanted Mr. Usher. We need Mr. Usher, because he can't win. He didn't come close. The man says you don't mess with anything that doesn't need fix. Mr. Usher got beaten 2 times, so why should I happy for anybody come? Anybody else comes maybe the result could be different. I am happy. I was an advocate and I was the type of person who were saying to people that they were chancing Mr. Usher. We need him, because it's him we can beat."

And so while Usher is set for the PUP in Port, who will run for the UDP? Boots Martinez is stepping down - but there are many names rumoured for his replacement, from Dean Samuels to Phillip Willoughby, to now, Mike Peyrefitte. We asked him about that:..

Reporter
"Who will replace you in Port Loyola, is that clear yet? I know the people will decide, but you must choose to."

Hon. Anthony Martinez
"The convention will be between November and January. Of course the deadline for application is the 29th June of which all interested parties will need to submit their names. I need to see the lineup. But of presently I have my own choice."

Reporter
"And your choice is?"

Hon. Anthony Martinez
"I won't disclosed that at this point in time."

Reporter
"Is Mike Peyrefitte a prospect, the Attorney General?"

Hon. Anthony Martinez
"I am not saying anything sir."