Sports
Mundialito 5.0 kicks off with parade and exciting opening matches
The 2026 Mundialito Football Tournament officially kicked off on Sunday, June 14, with a short parade through downtown San Pedro followed by an afternoon of football action at the Ambergris Stadium. Organized by the San Pedro Town Council Sports Department, the annual youth tournament brings together some of the island’s youngest football talents. It continues to be one of the most anticipated sporting events for children and families.
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Job Vacancy: Accounting Associate – Rhaburn Consulting has a vacancy for an Accounting Associate. The Accounting Associate will be based on San Pedro, Belize and the position requires bookkeeping and other accounting duties such as data entry, preparing accounting reports, and reconciling accounts, tax and payroll. Travelling and working outside normal working hours are required. Please email cover letter, resume, transcripts, two (2) references and police record to info@consultingbelize.com before June 5, 2026.
Vacancy: La Fonda De Nilo Restaurant, located on Flamboyant Street in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is now accepting applications for an experienced chef. Applicants must be registered chefs with previous experience in the culinary field, strong knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Interested persons can contact 629-1859 for more information.
To submit a liquor license, please e-mail janelle@sanpedrosun.com or spsun@sanpedrosun.com
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town Council hosts Job Fair
The San Pedro Town Council held a job fair on Saturday, June 6th, at Central Park as part of efforts to fill vacancies within the municipality. Council representatives conducted interviews with applicants for various positions.
Business & Economy
Belize Assumes CDB Leadership Role and Lands Major Climate Investment
On June 5th, Belize officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors and secured $20.2 million in climate resilience funding. The handover took place during the closing ceremony of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Nassau, Bahamas. Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Economic Transformation and Belize’s Alternate Governor to the CDB, accepted the Chairmanship on behalf of Prime Minister John Briceño.
Crime & Violence
Government officials support public Belize Sex Offenders Registry
Following the arrest and charging of a Cayo teacher for assault and rape of a student, the Office of the Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children, headed by the wife of the Prime Minister, Her Excellency Rossana Briceno, is once again advocating for the establishment of a national Sex Offenders Registry. The move is being supported by the Ministry of Human Development, as well as current and former Ministers of Home Affairs responsible for the police department.
Crime & Violence
Bartender shot in San Pedro; one person detained
On Thursday, May 7th, 32-year-old bartender Winston Cayetano was shot in the shoulder following an argument with a man on the street. Cayetano was rushed to the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, where he was treated and later released. Police have detained one person as they investigate this latest shooting incident on the island.
Crime & Violence
Family claims wrong suspect charged in San Pedro triple murder
The family of 22-year-old San Pedro fisherman Shelby Jonathan Hernandez, who has been charged in connection with a triple murder on the island, is disputing the allegations, claiming police have arrested the wrong person. Hernandez has been charged with the fatal shooting of Karim Nazim Espat, 28, Oscar Modesto Mas, 35, and Honduran national Yerlin Marisol Bueso Alvarez, 21. He has since been arraigned and remanded to the Belize Central Prison until his next court hearing, scheduled for May 27, 2026.
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Education
Isla Bonita Elementary honors 18 graduates in Class of 2026
The Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) celebrated its graduating Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 13th, during its 26th commencement exercise held at the Watermark Hotel. Family members, teachers, school officials, and friends gathered to honor the 18 students as they completed their primary school education and prepared to begin the next chapter of their academic journey.
Education
$47 Million Loan Approved for Early Childhood and Women’s Empowerment
On June 5th, the House of Representatives approved a US$23.5 million (BZ$47 million) loan from the International Development Association to fund Belize’s Early Childhood Development and Female Empowerment Project. Members of the House voted in favor of the loan during a session in Belmopan, endorsing a program to expand access to quality early childhood education and create greater economic opportunities for women across Belize, including in communities such as San Pedro.
Sports
Mundialito 5.0 kicks off with parade and exciting opening matches
The 2026 Mundialito Football Tournament officially kicked off on Sunday, June 14, with a short parade through downtown San Pedro followed by an afternoon of football action at the Ambergris Stadium. Organized by the San Pedro Town Council Sports Department, the annual youth tournament brings together some of the island’s youngest football talents. It continues to be one of the most anticipated sporting events for children and families.
Sports
RE/MAX/Pirates defeat Gladiator to claim Softball Champions Title
Team RE/MAX/Pirates are the champions of the 2026 San Pedro Softball Tournament after defeating Team Gladiator in the championship game on June 14 at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena. The finals also included a scheduled third-place game between the San Pedro High School Sharks and Team Marlins. However, the match did not take place after the Sharks failed to appear, resulting in the Marlins being awarded third place by default.
Community and Society
Hollywood Glamour Takes Center Stage at San Pedro High School Prom 2026
San Pedro High School's 2026 prom brought Hollywood-style glamour to the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on May 30th, under the theme "Lights, Camera, Prom! Classic Hollywood Prom 2026: An Evening on the Red Carpet." Students arrived in elegant formal attire for one of the school's most anticipated celebrations of the year. The prom began at 6:30PM and featured a red-carpet entrance designed to evoke the feel of a Hollywood movie premiere.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Mighty Blue Jaguars celebrated after Band Fest championship win
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School marching band, the Mighty Blue Jaguars, was celebrated on Friday, April 17th evening with a victory parade, award ceremony, and live performance at Ambergris Stadium following their first-place win in the school category at Band Fest 2026. The parade began at the south gas station at 5PM and ended at the stadium, where the performance commenced at 7PM following an awards presentation.
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