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The San Pedro Marching Bands entertains island community during appreciation show

On Saturday, April 26th, the San Pedro Town Council hosted the highly anticipated Marching Bands Appreciation Show at Ambergris Stadium. This event was organized to honor the contributions of the marching bands from San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) and San Pedro High School (SPHS) to the community spirit. It attracted large crowds of residents and visitors alike, who paid a small admission fee of $3, which was donated to the bands.
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Downtown businesses report a slow crowd for Easter

Entrepreneurs in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, have observed that the popular Easter celebrations on the island are changing. According to some business owners who spoke about the recent Easter weekend, the once-crowded downtown and beach parties along the eastern coast seem to be fading. They noted that more visitors are now gravitating toward the popular Secret Beach on the island's northwest side or other destinations in the country.
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US Government pauses reciprocal tariffs on most countries for 90 days

On Wednesday, April 9th, the United States announced a 90-day pause on the newly implemented reciprocal tariff rates, which included a 10% tariff on imports from various trade partners, including Belize. President Donald Trump's administration clarified that China would not receive any exemptions and is facing steeper tariff rates of up to 125%. Meanwhile, the Government of Belize (GOB) has consulted with stakeholders regarding the U.S. tariff policy.
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American who hijacked plane in Belize was trying to reach Texas

On Thursday, April 17th, the country was shocked when a Cessna 208EX Grand Caravan carrying 14 passengers, including a child, belonging to Tropic Air, was hijacked by a man wielding a knife. The hijacker, Akinyela Taylor, a 49-year-old U.S. citizen, demanded that the pilot take the plane out of the country, specifically to Texas, USA. His demands were not met, and during the ordeal, three individuals were injured. Taylor was ultimately shot and killed by one of the passengers upon landing at the Philip Goldson International Airport.
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San Pedro man detained for alleged bigamy

On Wednesday, February 5th, San Pedro Police formally arrested and charged 61-year-old Edermillo Javier Azebedo, also known as Edermillo Javier Garcia, with the crime of Bigamy. This arrest followed a complaint from his first wife, who alleges that he secretly married another woman while still legally married to her.
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Caye Caulker resident charged for assaulting American partner

Leodan Lara, a resident of Caye Caulker, has been charged with Wounding following reports that he assaulted his disabled American partner, Emily Lydon. The incident reportedly took place on Monday, February 3rd, when Lara assaulted Lydon in Caye Caulker. After the incident, Lara was detained and subsequently charged with Wounding. On Wednesday, February 5th, he was taken to San Pedro Town for arraignment. Lara remains in custody at the San Pedro Police Station and was scheduled to be arraigned on Thursday, February 6th.

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San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education now accepting applications for second cooking program

Following the successful first edition of the San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) program at the Holy Cross Anglican School, which saw ten students graduate, a second class will begin on May 20, 2025. The organizers aim to host 12 students and equip them with professional culinary techniques. Classes will be held on Tuesdays from 4 PM to 8 PM for 30 weeks.
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San Pedro High School Business Fair 2025: Feeding Entrepreneurial Spirit

San Pedro High School (SPHS) hosted its bi-annual Business Fair on April 10th, under the theme "Futurepreneurs: Feeding the Entrepreneurial Spirit and Potential of Young Business Leaders." The event, held at Angel Nuñez Auditorium, aimed to nurture the entrepreneurial skills of business students by showcasing their innovative business concepts to the community.
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San Pedro Pirates are sub-champions of the PLB 2025 Closing Season

The San Pedro Pirates Football Club (FC) has returned to the island as the sub-champions of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Closing Season. On Saturday, April 26th, they faced Verdes FC in the second leg of the finals at the Edmund Marshalleck Stadium in Benque Viejo del Carmen, Cayo District, but lost 2-0. This victory secured Verdes their ninth national title.
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FFB launches new project to enhance the performance of the national men’s football team

On Tuesday, April 22nd, the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) launched Project Mexico-Belize, an initiative to strengthen the Senior Men’s National Football Team in preparation for the World Cup Qualifiers in June. As part of the qualifiers, the national team, known as the 'Jaguars,' is scheduled to travel to Montserrat on June 4th and will host Panama on June 7th in the capital city of Belmopan.
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The San Pedro Marching Bands entertains island community during appreciation show

On Saturday, April 26th, the San Pedro Town Council hosted the highly anticipated Marching Bands Appreciation Show at Ambergris Stadium. This event was organized to honor the contributions of the marching bands from San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) and San Pedro High School (SPHS) to the community spirit. It attracted large crowds of residents and visitors alike, who paid a small admission fee of $3, which was donated to the bands.
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Ambergris Caye celebrates a peaceful Easter holiday

During the long Easter weekend, from Friday, April 18th, to Monday, April 21st, locals and tourists in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, celebrated the much-anticipated annual occasion with religious events and beach activities. Easter was observed in various locations across the island, particularly at the popular Secret Beach on the northwest coast of Ambergris Caye.

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