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.