Monthly Archives: November, 2025
Community and Society
Island Volunteers Boost National Blood Supply
The San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group held a successful blood drive at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II on Saturday, November 1st. By the end of the day, 19 pints of blood had been collected to replenish the national blood bank's supply. These donations will support emergency medical needs nationwide and ensure lifesaving blood is available when residents need it most.
Government
Ministers Meet with the Green Climate Fund
Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics; Dr. Hon. Louis Zabaneh, Minister of Constitution and Religious Affairs, Indigenous Affairs and Transportation; and Dr. Hon. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State in the Ministry of Economic Transformation, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Henry Gonzalez, Chief Investment Officer of the Green Climate Fund (GCF), and Ms. Kristin Lang, the GCF Regional Director for Latin America and the Caribbean, along with other representatives of the GCF, in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on November 3, 2025.
Sports
Boca Bombers Take the Lead in Island League Football Tournament
After three weeks of competition, the Island League Football Tournament saw a shake-up at the top of the standings. Former leaders Joker FC have slipped to second place, while Boca Bombers FC climbed from third to take the lead. Survivor United also made a strong leap, moving into third place after previously sitting in fifth.
Health
Belize Joins 10th Anniversary Campaign for Safer Use of Medicines
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is one of 130 partner organisations worldwide taking part in the #MedSafetyWeek campaign from November 3 to 9, 2025. The campaign encourages patients, families, and healthcare professionals to report any suspected side effects from medicines because everyone has a role to play in medicines safety.
Sports
Team Belize wins Fifteen Medals at the 2025 Central American Games
The 12th edition of the Central American Games concluded on Thursday, October 30th, in Guatemala, with Belizean athletes delivering strong performances across multiple disciplines. Among the final competitors representing Belize were San Pedranos Johann Marin and former Miss San Pedro, Alexa Acosta, both competing in the weightlifting championships. Acosta made history as the first Belizean female athlete to compete in weightlifting at the Central American Games.
Health
San Pedro closes October with Breast Cancer Awareness Walk
To honor those who have lost their battle with breast cancer and support those still fighting the disease, a group of islanders gathered at Central Park on Friday, October 31st, for an awareness walk through downtown San Pedro. The event saw participation from the San Pedro Lions Club, Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, local athletes, the island’s Health Department, the Labour Office, and other community members.
Community and Society
Hardware fault triggers four-hour blackout in San Pedro
On Sunday, November 2nd, San Pedro businesses and residents experienced a major power outage that lasted approximately four hours, from 6:23 PM to just after 10:25 PM. Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) confirmed that the unplanned blackout affected the entire island.
Arts & Culture
Garifuna Flag-Raising Ceremony Opens Settlement Day Celebrations in San Pedro
On Friday, October 31st, the Garifuna community in San Pedro gathered at Central Park at 8PM for a flag-raising ceremony, marking the start of cultural festivities leading up to Garifuna Settlement Day on November 19th. The evening featured cultural presentations, traditional dances, and rhythmic drumming, proudly showcasing the rich heritage of the Garinagu on the island.
