Corozal Bay UDP Official Website
Corozal Bay Office
4th Avenue, Corozal Town
Phone: 402-2060 or 422-3030
Welcome to the UDP Corozal website. We will provide you with information and projects related to the health of Corozal Belizeans, as well as the activities of your representative from the Corozal Bay Division, Hon. Pablo Marin, who is responsible for this site.
To see all of the site, you can start here, and go to the next page by clicking on the long bar at the bottom of the page.
If you would like to email your representative, or give feedback, email him at the address above.
Latest News
UDP and Children's Christmas Party '09
Thu 11 Mar 2010—Hundreds attended the Christmas party provided by the UDP on Dec. 19. ... show/hideThere were hundreds of children along with parents who attended the Christmas party provided by The Hon. Pablo Marin and the Town Council on the afternoon of December 18, 2009. His Worship Mayor Hilberto Campos and all the members of the Corozal Town Council as well as many volunteers were on hand for the celebration. See dozens of pictures of the event by clicking on the gallery at the bottom of page you will find when you click "For more…" below. You may see yourself!
Tuition Assistance and Land Distribution
Mon 1 Mar 2010—150 lots distributed and 91 students assisted ... show/hideAmong the project the Hon. Pablo Marin has been involved in for the past few months are assistance for students in the Corozal district and the awarding of leases for land.
91 students have received tuition assistance, and 150 leases have been awarded.
Independence Day Ceremony and Parade
Fri 2 Oct 2009—Independence Day Ceremony and Parade ... show/hideHon. Pablo Marin was on hand all day September 21 to help the people of Corozal celebrate 28 years of independence. He presented the main address at the ceremony, and headed up the parade with other Corozal Town officials.
Corozal Hospital Receives Defibrillator
Mon 7 Sep 2009—Defibrillator donated to Corozal Hospital ... show/hideA defibrillator, used to stimulate the heart, has been donated to the Corozal Hospital. Nurse Lourdes Heredia and Dr. Nelson Marin both have training in the use of this machine. A charger and new batteries were donated along with masks and tubing.
Serenity Sands has been instrumental in obtaining these supplies.
Corozal to Benefit from Supplies and Training
Sat 15 Aug 2009—Corozal is the beneficiary of medical equipment which Larry Smith of the Red Cross estimated to be worth about $175,000 BZ, to used by first responders in the area. ... show/hideThe supplies were donated through the efforts of Phyl Mason of Edmonton, Canada, and imported duty free thanks to the help of Hon. Pablo Marin, Minister of Health. This equipment is being made into trauma kits to be used by the police, the fire department, a triage team, the villages, and the hospital.
Hon. Pablo Marin is helping organize training for the use of these kits, including Red Cross First Aid and CPR training. Nurse Guillermina Heredia, Deputy Regional Health Manager of the North, and Larry Smith of the Red Cross are involved in the planning. Doctors from Belmopan will be doing the five-day training for the first responders.
Serenity Sands has been instrumental in this project. This is a pilot project in Corozal and will hopefully will be continued in other areas of Belize.
We will be reporting on the progress of this project.
Christmas Parade Sponsored by the UDP
Thu 11 Mar 2010—Many came out on December 20 in the delightfully chilly weather for the annual Christmas parade. ... show/hidePeople lined the streets the night of December 20 for the parade sponsored by The Hon. Pablo Marin and the Town Council. Along with the Minister, His Worship Mayor Hilberto Campos and all the members of the Corozal Town Council were on floats to greet and throw toys and candy to the crowds.
Local Man is Chief of Staff
Tue 13 Oct 2009—Since January 2009, Dr. Marin has been Chief of Staff at the Corozal Community Hospital ... show/hideDr. Nelson Marin is a Corozal native, studied in Mexico, headed up health organizations in Mexico, and returned to his beloved Corozal in January of 2009 to offer his dedication and service to the people of his home town.
The Ministry of Health has purchased $1.6 worth of supplies to be distributed throughout the country. The equipment includes hospital beds, bassinets, paediatric cribs, delivery tables, dental equipment, fetal monitors, examination tables, incubators, nebulizers and wheelchairs.
Hon. Pablo Marin is sponsoring a summer football program for kids, ages 7-15, to provide training in technique, sportsmanship, and rules. A professional football player, Rogelio Pedro Barahona, is heading up the training. This will continue until school starts, and then there will be programs provided for the schools.
Anyone is welcome to come to this activity. It's 2 - 5 pm Monday through Friday.
Hon. Pablo Marin is usually in the Corozal office on Thursdays. You can drop by the office on 4th Ave and make an appointment. There will be notifications on this website if changed, and we will keep you posted regarding his schedule and activities.