Business & Economy
Social Security Board holds second round of consultations on proposed reforms
The Belize Social Security Board (SSB) is conducting a second round of stakeholder consultations on proposed legislative reforms to contributions and pension benefits. The Board consulted San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Friday, November 6th, at the Sunbreeze Hotel.
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Business & Economy
Social Security Board holds second round of consultations on proposed reforms
The Belize Social Security Board (SSB) is conducting a second round of stakeholder consultations on proposed legislative reforms to contributions and pension benefits. The Board consulted San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Friday, November 6th, at the Sunbreeze Hotel.
Business & Economy
Cabinet Discusses Measures to Ease Belize’s Rising Cost of Living
The Government of Belize is developing a plan to address the high cost of living, which continues to place financial pressure on thousands of families across the country. Prime Minister Honorable John Briceño has confirmed that Cabinet is discussing additional measures to provide relief to struggling households. Although the government has not yet disclosed the specific initiatives, it says the proposed measures are expected to be implemented between November 2026 and March 2027.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro police officer charged with aggravated assault; two interdicted
Two San Pedro police officers have been placed on interdiction and have left town following a confrontation on November 5th in which one officer was reportedly seen pressing a handgun against a man’s face. On November 9th, one of the officers was formally arrested and charged with Aggravated Assault. After being charged, he was cautioned and chose to remain silent. Criminal and disciplinary investigations are proceeding simultaneously.
Crime & Violence
Triple Murder Trial of Christian Espat and Michael Brown Postponed to January
The triple murder trial of Christian Espat, 31, and Michael Brown, 25, has been postponed until January 2027 following the prosecution’s disclosure of additional evidence. Both men remain on remand at the Kolbe Foundation–Belize Central Prison, awaiting trial in connection with the October 2023 shooting deaths of Carlos Chi, Delmar Rodriguez and Rodriguez’s three-year-old daughter, Amarie, in San Pedro Town.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro Police Seize Over 1,000 Grams of Suspected Drugs
On Friday, August 21st, at approximately 10:30AM, San Pedro Police carried out a drug-related operation that resulted in the arrest and charging of three San Mateo residents. Police initially stopped 26-year-old Horace Anthony Crawford in the Boca del Rio area and, following a search, reportedly found several small bags containing a green leafy substance suspected to be cannabis. Crawford and two others, 26-year-old Benedicto Bol and 25-year-old Bridgett Juliana Alcoser, were subsequently charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
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Education
Rotary Offers Teachers Funding for Innovative Classroom Projects
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye has launched an Educational Innovation Grant, inviting teachers on the island to apply for support for creative classroom projects. Applications are due by December 15th, and recipients will be announced after a review. Led by Sandy Lapp, the club’s youth services and education chair, the program aims to help educators turn ideas into practical learning opportunities that improve student engagement and understanding.
Education
Nearly US$22 million partnership launched to strengthen secondary education in Belize
Belize and the United States officially launched a nearly US$22 million education partnership on October 21st as part of the Millennium Challenge Corporation Belize Compact. The five-year initiative aims to strengthen secondary education by improving teacher training and equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in an evolving job market.
Sports
Island League Football Tournament returns for opening season
The 2026–2027 Opening Season of the Island League Football Tournament kicked off on November 5th and 6th with four matches at the Ambergris Stadium. Eight teams took to the field: defending champions Sea Bulls FC, Conquerors FC, G Strikers, Black Sails FC, Sharks FC, Vince Assassins, Terror Squad FC, and Titans FC.
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Belize Competes in Inaugural FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival
The Belize U-15 Male National Football Team competed in the inaugural 2026 FIFA U-15 World Cup and Festival in Baku, Azerbaijan, from October 24 to 30. Among the young players representing Belize was San Pedro’s Malick Bowden, who gained valuable international experience alongside his teammates.
Community and Society
San Pedro Families Enjoy Spooky Fun at BYM Halloween Fair
The Belize Youth Movement (BYM) San Pedro Chapter hosted its Spooky Halloween Fair on Saturday, October 31st, at the former Black Pearl Restaurant and Fido’s courtyard in San Pedro. Children and families gathered for an evening of games, prizes, dancing and Halloween activities. Organizers said the event supported the chapter’s aim of providing safe, positive and inclusive spaces where children could spend time together.
Community and Society
SAGA celebrates 21st annual Halloween Spooktacular
SAGA Humane Society held its 21st annual Halloween Spooktacular on Sunday, October 25th, at Caribbean Villas in San Pedro. The fundraiser brought together pet owners, children, and supporters for a costume competition, raffles, and silent auctions benefiting the island’s animal shelter.
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