2017 in Belize explained

Events in the year 2017 in Belize.

Incumbents

• Monarch: Elizabeth II
• Governor General: Colville Young^[1]
• Prime Minister: Dean Barrow

Events

• San Pedro Pirates FC, a football team based in San Pedro, is established. The team competed in the 2017–18 Premier League of Belize.^[2]

Deaths

• 16 February  - Osmond P. Martin, Roman Catholic Bishop (b. 1930).^[3]
• 19 February – Leela Vernon, cultural person noted for her contributions to preserving Creole culture (b. 1950).^[4]

Notes and References

1. https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/countries/belize/ "Central America and Caribbean:Belize"
2. News: San Pedro Pirates to take part in 2017 Premier League of Belize. 11 June 2019. San Pedro Sun. 10 August 2017.
3. Web site: Bishop O.P. Martin passes away . 16 February 2017. breakingbelizenews.com . 18 February 2017.
4. News: Eulogy for Leela Vernon . Wil . Maheia . 4 March 2017 . Amandala. en-US. 17 September 2019.