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Celebrating World Oceans Day
June 8th is observed intentionally as World Oceans Day. After all, our waterways are very important and should be celebrated in hopes of raising awareness for a better future. This year's World Oceans Day is being observed under the theme "Healthy Oceans, Healthy planet" - which makes complete sense, since 70% of the earth is water. Even though we love our oceans, seas and rivers, sometime, we tend to mistreat them. Improper disposal of garbage and over fishing are only a couple of things we humans do to mistreat our beautiful waters. Hopefully with the help of organizations such as Oceana in Belize, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Mar Alliance and many more, we can join hands and stop the harming our oceans. We must all collaborate to make our waters pristine again!
No foul play suspected in 'Sudden Death'
On Monday, June 6th, the San Pedro Police Department were called to the southern area of Ambergris Caye where they discovered the lifeless body of a 66 year old American male floating near the beach. The deceased was later identified as Robert Bruce Frith, originally from California, USA. The incident occurred about two and half miles south of San Pedro Town in the Mosquito Coast area.
Interoffice Football Tournament begins!
On Thursday, June 2nd the first games of the long anticipated 6-a-side-interoffice Football League 2016 took place at the Honourable Louis Sylvester Sporting Complex. 26 teams divided into six groups signed up for the competition, which is organized by the San Pedro Sports Council.
The games spanned four consecutive days and saw the players demonstrating great skill. Despite not being regular athletes, players were in high performance, reviving some of those hidden football skills within them. The next match is scheduled from Thursday, June 9th through Sunday, June 12th at the Sporting Complex starting at 7PM. Fans are encouraged to come cheer for their favourite team, as they play this great sport.
Abracadabra rocks Ambergris Caye!
The island was rocked by the sweet sounds of Abracadabra band on Saturday, June 4th. Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Kenny Lee Lewis, Bobby Vandell, Will Peterson and Billy Peterson performed a most-spectacular live concert at Mahogany Bay Village in Southern Ambergris Caye. It was the first of- its- kind event that is already promising an annual repeat.
The band comprises of former and current members of the Steve Miller band who were on the island for the very first time and thrilled with the hospitality and beauty of La Isla Bonita. The concert was a fundraising event for the benefit and maintenance of the South Ambergris Caye Neighbourhood Watch (SACNW). Peter Nolan, head of the SACNW welcomed everyone to the concert and thanked the audience for its support. The over three-hour concert brought hits of the 70's, 80s, and 90's to life and the crowd did not hesitate to dance the evening away.
Blue Water Grill and The Phoenix donate to the San Pedro Lions Club
The Blue Water Grill (BWG) restaurant, along with The Phoenix Resort handed over a total of $1,572 to the San Pedro Lions Club. The donation will go a long way as the San Pedro Lions Club conducts free eye screenings for children in San Pedro, Caye Caulker and Corozal. For those who are in need of glasses, and cannot afford them, this donation helps with covering the cost as well. Blue Water Grill would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who has helped make a difference in the community. Their June Monthly Donation Program will benefit a project that is being organized by Miss San Pedro High School 2016-2017, Faith Edgar. Edgar is seeking to purchase backpacks for disadvantaged students at San Pedro High School (SPHS), and planning to build palapas around the school so students can eat lunch in the shade. SPHS needs four palapas, and each palapa costs $900. Donations can be made at BWG's cashier in any amount during their normal opening hours or online on their website at www.bluewatergrill.com/community
Ambergris Today
International Tattoo Expo Brings Ink to Life in Belize
They say once you get inked that there is an irresistible urge to get a second tattoo, a third or even a fourth one. I did not realize how big tattoo art was in our culture until the first ever San Pedro Belize International Tattoo Expo took place on Ambergris Caye this past weekend. The event was a tremendous success with the venue packed with tattoo enthusiasts and curious onlookers marveling at the artistry.
The buzz of the tattoo guns filled the air as tattoo artists from as far as Costa Rica, USA and Mexico joined their artist brothers from Belize in participation of the first International Tattoo Expo. Well-respected tattoo artist Wimpas Sosa from San Pedro put together a most exciting event that brought together professional tattoo artists with up-coming apprentices who shared their knowledge and passion for the art that is no longer taboo in our culture.
The expo was more than just about tattoos, I saw families with tattooed mothers and fathers alongside their children at the expo. Talking to them, they all reiterated how they want their children to embrace the tattoo culture and appreciate the lifestyle.
Edge & Crimmins Island Nuptials
Congratulations to Lyndsey Marie Crimmins and James Stephen Edge who traveled all the way from London, UK to celebrate their nuptials in the perfect island setting of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Lyndsay is a local Sanpedrana, daughter to Dana and Grant Crimmins who met James in the UK where they now live. Family and friends celebrated along with them on the beach at Island Time Beach Bar on June 4, 2016. Our Best Wishes go out to the Newly Weds Mr. & Mrs. Edge.
Central American Countries Launch Campaign "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It"
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board and the Belize Tourism Industry Association, launched the new interregional Tourism campaign "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It" , directed to Central Americans to motivate them to travel within the region. This constitutes a joint effort with public and private sectors to promote the integration of Central American tourism.
All seven member countries had representatives from Ministries of Tourism and Tourism boards participating jointly in the designing stages of the campaign. These organizations have worked hand in hand with regional tour operators to design special packages, which will be made available to the Central American public.
These efforts will show the true value of the tourist attractions in the region through Social Media and websites placements that will effectively position the regional tourism brand "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It" contributing to the promotion of tourism in Central America.
Hon. Patrick Faber Sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister of Belize
On June 7, 2016, the Hon. Patrick Faber was sworn in as the new Deputy Prime Minister of Belize by the Governor General of Belize H.E. Sir Colville Young at the Belize House in the City of Belmopan. Hon. Patrick Faber was sworn in as Deputy Prime Minister after recently being elected as the new First Deputy Party Leader of the United Democratic Party. He is succeeding the outgoing Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Gaspar Vega.
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BHA is at Experience Latin America ( ELA) London
Sander Langeveld, our BHA Representative in Europe, is at the Experience Latin America taking place in London this week from June 6-8, 2016 at the CCT Venues in Canary Wharf, London.
During this three day event, the BHA has pre-scheduled, over 40 one-on-one appointments with carefully selected tour operators from all over Europe. We will also be participating in a Media Event on June 7, where we will meet and network with the UK's top publications and other invited press.
In 1996, the Latin American Travel Association was created to develop better working relationships and improve communications with Latin American travel businesses and to promote Latin America as a tourist destination. Over the years LATA has grown from strength to strength and the LATA community stretches to every corner of Latin America and throughout the UK and Europe. The association, now an authoritative voice for Latin American travel and tourism, continues to promote the region, help build valuable business relationships and support good business practice. With the aim to expand and diversify the European travel market to Latin America, LATA launched Experience Latin America in 2014. ELA is Europe's exclusive by-invitation only travel event showcasing the very best suppliers from across the region of the UK and Europe.
Postponed until further notice, power interruptions previously scheduled for entire Orange Walk & Corozal Districts
6:00am to 6:20am & 4:40pm to 5:00pm, Wednesday, June 8 and Thursday, June 9.
Interregional Tourism campaign "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It"
The Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation, in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board and the Belize Tourism Industry Association, launched the new interregional Tourism campaign "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It" , directed to Central Americans to motivate them to travel within the region. This constitutes a joint effort with public and private sectors to promote the integration of Central American tourism.
NOAA Outlook for Central America June 9 - 15, 2016
During the next week, rainfall forecasts indicate a significant increase in rainfall across Central America. This may announce the onset of the first growing season. Abundant rain is expected over Guatemala, El Salvador, western Honduras, and the Southern Caribbean. Moderate to heavy and average to below-average rain is expected, however, throughout the central parts and Atlantic Basin of Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama. The forecast uptake in rain should help alleviate dryness over many areas, but it also may trigger localized flooding over some areas.
Belize - Sugar output crosses 117,835 t after 25 weeks
Belize Sugar Industries milled 47,274 tonnes of cane during week 25 of the 2015/16 crushing season, down from 49,979 a week earlier but hardly changed from 47,114 in the same period a year ago, the company announced.
International Day of Yoga, Belize City
June 19, Radisson Fort George Hotel
Belizean Invited to Participate in National Development Courses in Taiwan
The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is pleased to announce that Mrs. Yuri Alpuche is invited by the Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to participate in national development courses held from the end of June until beginning of July in Taiwan. Mrs. Yuri Alpuche is a project management and research professional with over seven years of experience in the private sector and recently joined the public sector as the Project Coordinator for the Department of Public Private Sector Dialogue (DPPD). Yuri holds a Master's degree in Project Management and is a certified Green Project Manager, GPM-b. Her areas of interest include sustainable development, entrepreneurship (especially amongst youths) and creating child friendly communities. Mrs. Alpuche will attend courses related to climate changes, economic development, and educational system. She will also make visits to a science-based industrial park, among other places. With this opportunity to attend courses in Taiwan, Mrs. Alpuche hopes to contribute what she learns and what she sees to her section.
Over 930 Students Belize City/Belize District Will Soon Benefit From Gwen Lizarraga High School Renovation & Extension Projec
Commencement of work for the rehabilitation of computer labs and substitution of the woodwork and metalwork labs of Gwen Lizarraga High School, Belize City, will be held today at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday June 8, 2016.
The scope of work includes substituting a ferro concrete annex for the existing carpentry and a metalwork workshop. The new workshops will be equipped with a covered veranda, Storm Guard windows protected by security grilles and two metal roller shutter doors for external access to the workshops. The sub-project also includes the rehabilitation of two existing computer labs and provision of equipment for the workshops.
Two 30 minute power interruptions 10:00am to 10:30am & 12:30pm to 1:00pm, Thursday, June 9, San Pedro
Pescador Drive, San Pedrito, Elliot Subdivision, San Pablo, San Marcos, DFC Area & Southern portion of island from Sunbreeze Hotel to Island Cottage Resort. BEL to repair hotspots at San Pedro Substation.
SHJC 2016 Graduation
Congratulations, SHJC graduates! 95 graduates are ready to change the world.
"Sacred Heart Junior College, Belize had their 16th graduation commencement last night. 95 students graduated, and more than half walked the stage."
Educational campaign on the protection of the headwaters of the western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains
FCD is gearing up the launching of an educational campaign on the protection of the headwaters of the western Chiquibul-Maya Mountains with the financial support of PACT. Mr. Ramon Frutos remains a close mentor and ally of this effort. Thank you.
Paradise Theater playing this weekend
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2, El Clan, Quackerz, Midnight Special
Channel 7
Cloning an SUV Using Dead Men's Names
Five years after he was busted for having an SUV that never paid duty,
Chinese businessman Jian Jiang, was hit with a steep fine for it today. The Mitsubishi Nativa was valued at 50 thousand dollars and he has to pay three times the value, so that's one hundred and fifty thousand dollars. And he has to pay by December 31st.
The vehicle is a white Mitsubishi Nativa which had a bogus VIN number etched unto the chassis.
Jiang was charged with acquiring possession of an un-customed vehicle and recklessly acquiring possession of a vehicle for which the VIN was tampered. The Customs department Prosecutor Tracey Sosa called 10 witnesses, based on an elaborate investigation built by Customs Officer Adrian Gibson.
Spoonaz' Thief Caught In A Facebook Flash
About 2 and a half years ago, well-known photographer Jeremy Spooner, opened his cafe, named Spoonaz Photo Cafe and Bar on North Front Street. He installed a security system, and, that came in very useful when his business was burglarized last week Tuesday.
Not only did Spooner catch the thief on camera, but he also went a step further, did his own investigation, and with the help of his Facebook friends, he caught the man, and handed him over to police, bow tie and all.
Today, he told us how and why he felt the need to get so involved in getting his own justice, but we start first tonight with the incident itself. He provided us with surveillance footage of the entire crime in progress, and Daniel Ortiz narrates the crime as it unfolds:
Houston Accident Victim Recovering
Accident Victim Lennox "DJ Tambran" Young is still recovering at a Houston hospital and won't make it back to Belize tomorrow. As we told you, DJ Tambran was driving back to Belize from Houston with his 2 friends, Corozal resident Sostenes Tamai and Police Coach Amin August. But on the way home DJ Tambran stopped at an Auto Parts shop in Northwest Harris County where a truck rammed into them. DJ Tambran only got a broken arm but his passenger Tamai was killed. When we spoke to DJ Tambran's brother today he told us that the Houston police are investigating. He told us he is not sure when DJ Tambran will return home. we will keep following this story.
More Southside Gunplay
Police have charged the man who shot at a 17 year old boy. The shooting happened yesterday evening around 5 on Mopan Street. The 17 year old was standing outside his Ebony Street house with his sister when a man pulled up and pulled out a gun. The teenager ran and the gunman chased him on Mopan Street, firing several shots at him. The boy got away unharmed and asked some officers who were at a checkpoint on Vernon Street for help. Police arrested and charged 24 year old Alston Smith with Aggravated Assault. Police say this shooting is as a result of a gang rivalry in that area.
Hulse Halts The Hustle
Last night on 7News you heard Minster of Natural Resources Godwin Hulse talk about some of the difficulties he's been having at the Ministry of Natural Resources. He told us he's had to turn into a kind of private investigator, to make sure that persons in whose names land is applied for are the actual persons who are receiving the land. It's diligence borne out of an old practice in the Lands Department where real names and identity details of persons are used in Land applications without their knowledge. Yesterday - after we gather he made a self-defence presentation in Cabinet - we probed him about the prevalence of this practice during the tenure of his predecessor Gaspar Vega:�.
Jules Vasquez:
"Referring again to this specific type of fraud where people are used without their knowledge or consent and also bogus companies are used. Would you give us a ball park figure on how much of that sort of thing you've encountered?"
Hon. Godwin Hulse, Minister of Natural Resources:
"I can't yet because we're still doing that; we've found quite a few."
Cabinet's 7 Day Wonder
And while Hulse would not say it, inevitably, those political connections go back to the UDP hierarchy, which also leads back to the political directorate in Cabinet. So, since Hulse's tenure at the Ministry of Natural Resources appears to be a lightning rod for inter-Cabinet resentment of the Prime Minister, how does he see his relations with his colleagues? That's what we asked him today:�
Jules Vasquez:
"How would you characterise the mood in the cabinet; this is the second cabinet you've been in. The Prime Minister has two issues; he has a Deputy Prime Minister who 11 ministers opposed his election in the convention. Convention done, majority rules okay and he also has a minister of the war chess, the natural resources who is unelected and immune apparently to political persuasion and pressure. How does that affect Mr. Barrow's management of the cabinet?"
Foreign Minister Downplays Roger Plett Abduction By Guats
One Cabinet Minister who was not even in country for the convention or the Cabinet contention in the aftermath is Wilfred Elrington. He was travelling for two weeks, shuttling form meeting to meeting - and when he came back home, he had a breezy disposition, more or less laughing off the entire flap over Roger Plett's abduction. You may remember Plett, he's the Mennonite who was abducted in the Green Hills Area of Spanish Lookout two weeks ago allegedly by the Guatemalan military, in service of an NGO on that side of the border. Even though Plett says he was tied up and his tractor destroyed, Elrington says it was all just a neighbourly gesture:�
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
"They were fighting fire, the fire got away and the fire was moving from Belize into Guatemalan territory and the Mennonites had equipment to help to stop the fire and was invited by a Guatemalan NGO to assist to lend them the equipment to assist and they resisted and the Guatemalan NGO decide to take self-help and take it from them and decided to use it to clear off the area to make sure the fire would not go any further into Guatemala. When they had finished that they gave it back. So I think we have to start to understand that we are our brother's keeper in this kind of thing and we can't get offended by every action that is taken."
Hon. Elrington And The Peace Pipe
And, while he shrugged that one off, it seems, that neighborly spirit extends also to the Guatemalan fishers who freely throw their nets and cast their lines on Belize's side of the Sarstoon. Sounding like he had just taken a deep pull from the peace pipe, Elrington said, let it be:
Jules Vasquez:
"Those who have been operating with impunity on the Sarstoon are Guatemalan fishers. Is there any plan to enforce fishing laws of our nation on our side of the river?"
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
"I am not aware that our laws are not being enforced on our side of the river, I am not aware of that. You don't want people to get killed over controversy over fish or any such thing like that. The ideal situation is to work out the situation and it's something that fish no stay one place they come in the side and they go this side..."
Mr. Elrington Goes To Washington
But Elrington will have to put on his game face in two weeks' time. That's when he meets with his Guatemalan counterpart in Washington DC:�
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
"I think we will be meeting again in Washington on the 21st of this month and I think that; I've just agreed to that to meet on the 21st and I think that in the interim we will start the preliminary negotiations on it I'm hoping. But the intention is to do the protocol, the mechanism so that we could live in peace. The intention really is to live in peace and to make sure that nobody dies. We want to make the Sarstoon safe for both our military and for our civilians while we are working out the mechanism our people will be able to go and come without death of hindrance; that is our understanding that was the context in which we were negotiating. I think the Foreign Minister of Guatemala suggested that he did not understand it in that light."
Guats Dragging Feet On Ruano Investigation
And while no one knows for sure what rule really pertains on the Sarstoon right now, the picture is just as unclear with the investigation into the death of 13 year old Guatemalan Carlos Alvarado Ruano. The Guatemalans have made a big show about demanding an investigation into the cause of his death, but Elrington says they haven't followed up by requesting a formal investigation:
Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs:
"We sent a letter asking them to do that, telling them we would wish for them to get it done. I'm told that they are waiting for a letter from the Guatemalans requesting the same and soon as they get that from the Guatemalans then I think they would be able to be more positive on that. But I do know they have made inquiries and they have gotten offers of assistance I think from the Americans; I know definitely from the Mexicans to send forensics people to help us in the process."
Two For Thirteen Turtles
Last night, we showed you the 2 men who were caught by the Fisheries Department with 17 large Hicatee turtles. Well today, those men, Golburn Seguro, and his nephew, Hilberto Seguro, were taken to court for it. They are charged with possession of Hicatee Turtles and possession of a Hicatee net. Golburn Seguro was charged with only 1 of the turtles, while Hilberto Seguro was charged for 13 of them.
When they were arraigned before Magistrate Carlon Mendoza today, they pleaded not guilty to the charges, and they were granted bail.
According to the Fisheries Department, after conducting surveillance for over a week, they stopped Golburn Seguro's vehicle at the Lords Bank junction yesterday afternoon. The officers searched the vehicle, and found 3 hicatee turtles, and shortly after that, they launched an investigation which took them to Hilbert Seguro's home in Biscayne. That's when they found 13 more inside his house, and those are the 13 for which he now stands charged.
Darrell Downplays Kerr Coming Home
Last week we told you about the post-convention rumbling within the United Democratic Party. And the biggest quake came from two women who were fired from the office of Area Representative Beverly Castillo. One of those women was Elena Kerr. Now as we told you in the latter part of last week, Belize City Mayor Darrell Bradley hired Elena Kerr, after she was fired by Hon. Castillo. And as you know Mayor Bradley supported Faber in the convention. But today when we asked him about this arrangement he was completely dismissive:
Darrell Bradley, Belize City Mayor:
"It's not an issue which we are making any statement against any person. I am mindful of the importance of jobs to people within our community and the city council through transparent means tries to ensure if we're holding interview and so forth that we can accommodate people with jobs so that I don't really have any comment in relation to that. Again I have tremendous respect for the Hon. Bev Castillo, I think that she's doing a good job and I know that politics is very difficult for most person. I myself have experienced that and it's not something that we really have a statement or comment one."
Will Bradley Ride Faber's Coattails
But Bradley has his political loyalty tied firmly to Patrick Faber. So If Faber ascends to party leadership - will Bradley hang in there for another go at Caribbean shores. He lost in 2015, but might 2020 be better for him? Here's what he said:..
Darrell Bradley, Belize City Mayor:
"Well I mean of course if somebody loses an election, I lost in Caribbean Shores we have to do an assessment in relation to the possibility if you can win again; there is going to be redistricting, there are going to be other issues and so forth, There's a lot of considerations. I like municipal government, there is municipal election which will be upcoming so that 4 years is afar year going forward in future. Of course in the next 2 weeks I'm going to have a daughter so that family considerations are paramount to me like wise; all of those issues are things that we have to consider and take into account aside from a decision in relation to politics and again 4 years is long into the future."
Emanuel Pech:
"But do you think it is a possibility? Considering that Mr. Faber is now the deputy; and he will more than likely might be the leader as well."
Busted With Two Sacks Of Lobsters
3 fishermen were taken to court today for fishing lobster during the closed season. Fifty-four year old Jose Augustine Garrido, a fisherman from Consejo, took the rap for 142 lobster tails caught during closed season, was fined a total of $3,045 dollars today by Magistrate Carlon Mendoza after he pleaded guilty. Garrido was given until November 7th to pay, or he could face a year in jail.
Yesterday, Fisheries Officers went to the "Port o' Stuck" area and saw when the fishermen throw two white sacks into the mangrove. When the officers retrieved the sacks they found lobster tails.
Minimizing Accidents
The City Emergency Management Organization CEMO, held consultations on Traffic Accidents and Road Safety Strategies with stakeholders today. This was in an effort to look at road safety and how they can formulate a plan in each municipality in an attempt to reduce the number of road traffic fatalities. Emanuel Pech has the report.
More than 1.2 million people die in road traffic crashes every year. And it does include persons in vehicles. In fact, studies from the World Health Organization show that about half of all crash victims are vulnerable road users like pedestrians, and motorcyclists.
In the last decade alone Belize has recorded over 400 deaths related to traffic accidents and experts say that traffic mishaps are showing a potential increase. Now with all the road safety public messaging of the last few years, you would think the statistics would show a downturn. But the reality of the matter is that road upgrades only go so far in reducing the rate of traffic accidents within a community.
Road Safety Review
As we told you the Road Safety project was launched in 2013 and is being funded by the Caribbean Development bank. In the three years since, the George Price Highway has been resurfaced, and outfitted with reflectors and heavy signage, among other improvements. But have any of these highway upgrades measurably reduced the level of road traffic accidents? Well that is what the Belize Road Safety Project hopes to put to the test in the upcoming year. Project Manager Pamela Scott tells us more.
Pamela Scott, Proj. Manager - Belize Road Safety Project:
"You do have statistics, we look at those; we analyze them. We also have to look at our infrastructure component where the ministry of works is the technical arm for infrastructure. We do the IRAP assessment which was done at the beginning and what is IRAP? International Road Assessment Programme, that little boogie that came down, the little vehicle with sophisticated equipment is ran across the different roads in our country and it defined the level of where our roads are and the levels are defined based on star standards. So you have star 1, 2, 3, the minimum star a country should be at is a star 3. Our roads were within 0 to 2 so we're hoping though at the end of this demonstration corridor project which include both the highways and the urban area we would be able to do another assessment, a road assessment and bring in the International Road Assessment Programme to conduct that road safety assessment. I'm hoping we will be at a star 3 rating."
Gwen Liz Gets Upgrade
The construction of a much needed wood and metal work lab began today at the Gwen Lizarraga School. For many years over 900 students had to work in those rotting and dilapidated labs in which only the front portion was usable. Well, today, Principal Dr. Lorna McKay told us that after years of lobbying for this renovation and extension project, it has finally become a reality. McKay discussed what the project entails and what it means for the students.
The project costs almost $700,000. Works should be completed in October.
See Central America
Today in Belize and the 6 other Central American Nations, the Government Tourism bodies and the private sectors from those countries launched a new tourism marketing campaign called, "Central America is Yours, Enjoy It."
Its an initiative which the 7 nations are trying to attract fellow Central American travelers to vacation in the region, instead of spending their money elsewhere.
As part of the simultaneous launch, Belize's representatives hosted a press conference to explain why they think Belize's tourism revenues could definitely benefit from this program:
As you heard, the main thrust of the program is to harness the influence of the difference social media sites to funnel that traffic in the SICA countries to SITCA website.
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