Earlier in the news, we showed you our interview with Captain Elton Bennett who was discussing the ongoing search for all those Belizean fishermen who have gone missing near Mapp Caye.
That interview opportunity happened at a major event at their headquarters in Belize City. The Coast Guard graduated 87 recruits from their latest intake, #10. The organization also celebrated its 14th anniversary today, and finally, Admiral John Borland has stepped down as the Head of the Coast Guard. Captain Bennett, who was his second-in-command, has been appointed as the new Commandant to succeed him.
The Coast Guard decided to celebrate all 3 developments as one big ceremony, and they invited the press to attend. Our news team was there, and Daniel Ortiz reports:
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