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Dec 21, 2020
Coast Guard Hosts Young Sea Cadets to Christmas Lunch
This afternoon at the Gateway Youth Center, the Belize Coast Guard hosted a handful of children who are part of its Sea Cadet Program to lunch. It is part of the Christmas cheer being spread by the organization, particularly since COVID-19 has disrupted other activities that would have been held at part of its ongoing outreach. We caught up with Acting Commandant Greg Soberanis who says it’s all about spreading the joy of the season.
Gregory Soberanis, Acting Commandant, Belize Coast Guard
“Today we’re having a Christmas lunch for our Sea Cadet Program. As you know, the Sea Cadet Program is a vital, strategic component of the coast guard strategy. It’s one way that the organization gives back to the community. It is through this program, reaching out to kids. There’s a saying that goes, “If you want to last the summer, grow corn. If you want to last a decade, grow a forest.
Dec 18, 2020
Coast Guard Annual Luncheon & Award Ceremony 2020
Today, the Belize Coast Guard held one of its tradition – the annual Christmas luncheon and awards program. The Christmas luncheon for military or service members is a long standing tradition first started in the Belize Defence Force and has since become a part of the Belize Coast Guard’s ritual. It’s an event used to express gratitude to the men and women in the security forces. News Five attended today’s event at the Belize Coast Guard’s headquarters. Here’s a look at how that went:
Andrea Polanco, Reporting
The Belize Coast Guard held its annual luncheon and award ceremony today to recognize several officers for their outstanding performance on the job this past year. Because of the pandemic,the Coast Guard scaled down its activities but still managed to observetheir tradition where the men and women are served by the officers. Commander Gregory Soberanis says this day is as much a
Dec 15, 2020
Coast Guard Meets with Sarteneja Community
Earlier today, Acting Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard, Commander Gregory Soberanis, along with his operational staff, met with the leadership of Sarteneja Village to discuss community collaboration and partnership on mitigating measures to deter the cross border transmission of the corona virus. Discussion was also held with members of Sarteneja Alliance for Conservation and Development to enhance cooperation and management of the marine resources and environment in Corozal Bay area. Maritime border security is a priority for the Coast Guard as it is an integral component of its national defense mandate.
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