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Andrew Lewis (Mjr.)(R) Appointed Chief Pilot

portofbelize — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 17:06:50 +0000

Mjr. Andrew Lewis (R) was appointed as Chief Pilot in the Marine Department effective August 16, 2010. Mjr. Lewis joined the Belize Ports Authority on April 1, 2000 as Trainee Pilot and Logistics and Supplies Manager after having served in the Belize Defence Force for 16 years in various positions. On May 28, 2001 he received his Pilot’s License and was upgraded to Ag. Deputy Harbour Master in July 2001. In December 2001 he participated in the Regional Training course for Instructors and in July 2002 he participated in the Regional Course on Port Security for the Caribbean Countries. At the time of transition to the Privatized Company, Port of Belize Ltd. Mjr. Lewis opted to stay with the newly acquired company and his post was changed to include Manager Maintenance Department, a position he held until September 1, 2006. In September 2003 Mjr. Lewis participated in the Simulation Training held at the RTM Star Center in Fort Lauderdale in preparation for the arrival of the larger cruise vessels scheduled to come to Belize.

We congratulate Mjr. Lewis on his new appointment and look forward to his continued cooperation.

Port of Belize says farewell to Leonel Reyes Chief Accountant

portofbelize — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:38:52 +0000

On Friday July 30, 2010 the Port of Belize Accounting Staff and its managers said au-revoir to Leonel in a brief ceremony and farewell party. Mr. Reyes joined the staff of the Port of Belize in late August 2005 and left just shy of 5 years. During his period at the Port he assisted with the transition of the Port’s accounts from a archaic system to a fully computerized accounting system modernizing it for a greater level of efficiency and effectivity. In addition to his regular responsibilities Mr. Reyes participated in many of the social events of the Port especially in the Cancer Walks that the Port participates annually. While Mr. Reyes was regarded as a strict manager, he also made many friends throughout his period at the Port. We wish him well in his new endeavours.

Belize Soundfest 2010 – Port of Belize supports The Arts

portofbelize — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:20:15 +0000

Soundfest Poster

The Port of Belize supports the arts through it’s support to Sound Fest 2010 which is scheduled to be held on Sept. 3, 2010 at the Civic Center. The Port will be giving out 4 tickets for the show every week up the the last Thursday leading up to Sound Fest. All winners will be given their tickets at the Port of Belize on September 3. The Port of Belize supports Tony Wright as President of the Association of Belizean Artists First and all its members in their effort to promote the development of the Belizean Artists. The CEO of the Port serves as Financial Adviser to the Association and has assisted in some of the workshops provided by the Association in the past. The first four tickets were won on Thursday July 22, 2010 by 1. Merely Aspinall, 2. Simon Nunez,3. Deseree Daniels, and 4. Shirek Daniels, and on July 29 by 1. James Parks, 2. Kathleen Flowers, 3. Nelson Hemsley and 4. Anesha Arnold. Winners for August 5, 2010 were 1. Angela Hyde, 2. Leon Stuart, 3. Elroy Perdomo, and 4. Anesha Arnold. Winners for August 12 were 1. Edwin Castro, 2. Melonie Castro, 3. Orville Stevenson, and 4. Elizabeth Lamb. Winners for August 19 were 1. Clarence Jones, 2. Levoy Clother, 3. Candy Perdomo and 4. Claudeth Aquino. Winners for August 26, 1. Elizabeth Lamb, 2. Claudette Aquino, 3. Alexis Trapp, and 4. Leshja Young. Congratulations. Next week the final winners, and Soundfest on Saturday Sept. 3, 2010.

Port of Belize Basket Ball team on winning streak.

portofbelize — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 01:14:33 +0000

PBL Basketball team ready for the win

Interoffice basketball season started and Port of Belize lost its first game on June 25 to the Belize City Council with a game of 54 BCC and 46 Port, then the winning season commenced with PBL winning against Bowen and Bowen on July 5 with a score of 64 to 45, followed on July 9 with a win against Customs with a score of 72 to 55 with the last game won on July 18 against Police with a score of 65 to 55. On Sunday July 25 the Port won once again by default since the team for KHMH did not show up. On Sunday August 1, the Port played Youth for the Future and won 52 – 29. The Port looks forward to a continuation of the winning streak and also looks forward to the big win in the finals

REPICA XXXII(Regional Conference of Ports) held in Belize

portofbelize — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:23:06 +0000

: Delegates attending the REPICA conference in Belize

REPICA (Reunion Portuaria del Istmo Centro Americana) held its annual Ports conference in Belize at the Belize Biltmore Plaza from May 3-6, 2010. At this conference representatives of all ports in Central America present the current and strategic issues that their ports are faced with and these presentations serve as a basis for developing a broader regional perspective for all involved. The presentations also include strategic issues that affect ports golbally and their implications for the Port of Belize. The Port Authority of Belize was the Host body under the chairmanship of Mjr. John Flowers (R).

Oliver Estell, Chief Pilot, OIC gone to greener pastures

portofbelize — Wed, 09 Jun 2010 21:04:56 +0000

Oliver returning from Cruise Ship

Oliver Lawrence Estell born May 24, 1953. On November 01, 1984 he was employed with the Belize Ports Authority as a Assistant Boatman. On August 16, 1990 he was promoted to the post of Trainee Marine Pilot where he commenced his training for that of a Marine Pilot under the leader ship of John(Jack) Longsworth Sr. and Louis Locke. January 01, 1997 he received his Marine Pilot Licence which licensed him as a Marine Pilot for conducting all ocean going vessels of the largest size and the greatest draught of water entering or navigating within the limits of the waters of the Country of Belize. Effective January 01, 2003 he became Officer in charge (OIC) – Marine Department of the newly privatized Port – Port of Belize Ltd. until his time of passing on June 08, 2010 at 1pm. During his time of employment with BPA/PBL he was a very dedicated, loyal, hard working, strong willed employee. The Port of Belize would like to offer its sincere condolences to the Mrs. Darlene Estell ,his children, grandchildren, his mother, father , sisters and brothers. He will be sadly missed by all the employees, management team and the Board of Directors.

Students of United Community Primary School Visits Port of Belize

portofbelize — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:15:03 +0000

Students of United Community Primary School

Sixty-seven (67) students, from Standard one (1) to three (1), eight (08) teachers and nine (9) parents from the United Community Primary School, Stann Creek District visited the Port Facility on the afternoon of Thursday, March 25, 2010. The school educational tour was headed by the Educational Tour Coordinator of the school Mr. Gilbert Wade. They toured the Lowberth (domestic port), Warehouse, Container Terminal areas and had the opportunity to visit the pierhead and observed the Maersk Rotterdam being offloaded. It was a first time experience for most of the students. Upon completions of the tour they were then given refreshments. The tour was conducted by Warehouse Manager Mr. Gregory Moguel.

Hope School students visit Port

portofbelize — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 21:11:40 +0000

Hope Creek School Students visiting Port of Belize

Sixty (60) students, from Standard three (3) to six (6), twelve (12) teachers and nine (9) parents from the Hope Creek Government School, Hope Creek Village, Stann Creek District visited the Port Facility this morning, Thursday, March 25, 2010. The school educational tour was headed by the Principal of the school Mrs. Verna VillaFranco. They toured the Lowberth (domestic port) , Warehouse, Container Terminal areas and had the opportunity to visit the pierhead and observed the Maersk Rotterdam being offloaded. It was a first time experience for most of the students. They were then given refreshments and brochures on the port. The tour was conducted by Warehouse Manager Mr. Gregory Moguel.

Students from Wesley Upper School Visit Port

portofbelize — Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:41:23 +0000

24 students of Class 4R from Wesley Upper School, 44 Dolphin Street visited the Port today. The group was headed by classroom teacher Mrs. Roslyn Rowland. Mr. Gregory Moguel gave the tour and they were given refreshments upon completion of the visit.

Port Employees celebrate 7th Anniversary Feb. 1, 2010

portofbelize — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 14:18:28 +0000

Port staff with Customs Officers celebrating Ports anniversaryPort Staff Celebrating Port's anniversary

On Friday Jan 29, 2010 employees of the Port celebrated the 7th Anniversary a TGIF Happy Hour with music, barbecue and excellent fellowship with their colleagues and members of the Customs Department.

Larry Mortis at the Barbecue Grill