Monthly Archives: May, 2026
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.
Community and Society
Kentucky Derby Fundraiser Delivers Record Support for SAGA
Someplace South Café Bar in San Pedro hosted its 5th Annual Kentucky Derby Fundraiser for the SAGA Humane Society on Saturday, May 2nd, from 12PM to 6PM. The event drew a strong turnout of community members who gathered for food, drinks, live music, and a series of fun contests, all in support of animal welfare on Ambergris Caye.
Community and Society
DOE partners with Caye Caulker Village Liquor License Board to manage noise pollution
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has been partnering with municipalities nationwide to enhance noise abatement efforts. Continuing this mandate, the DOE team in San Pedro recently partnered with the Caye Caulker Liquor License Board to help address noise pollution concerns in the island community.
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: A traveler’s opinion
Doctor Love is the islands, and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com
Community and Society
WWF Mesoamerica Marks 40 Years of Conservation Achievements
WWF Mesoamerica (World Wide Fund for Nature) celebrated four decades of conservation work in Central America with a special anniversary event on April 29th in Belize City. The milestone highlighted the organization’s environmental efforts across the region, including Belize, and formed part of a series of celebrations also taking place in Honduras and Guatemala.
Government
Civil Aviation Hosts Public Consultation on Belize Drone Regulations
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation held a public consultation on draft regulations for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), commonly known as drones, on Wednesday, May 6th. The event, from 9AM to 12PM at the St. Catherine Academy Mercy Center in Belize City, offered a virtual participation option via Zoom. Registration was made available online ahead of the session, and the consultation was attended by stakeholders, including drone operators, hobbyists, and members of the public.
Government
Belize and Cuba Advance Cooperation in Disaster Risk Management
Belize and Cuba took steps to advance cooperation in disaster risk management on May 5th, when the Honorable Henry Charles Usher, Belize’s Minister of Public Service and Disaster Risk Management, met with a high-level Cuban delegation at the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) headquarters. The meeting formed part of Cuba’s official visit to Belize from May 1st to 5th.
Government
Belize Earns Top Honor at Caribbean Sustainable Tourism Awards
The 17th Caribbean Conference on Sustainable Tourism Development, held in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, culminated with the Sustainable Tourism Awards Ceremony on April 30th. Hosted by the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO) in partnership with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the event recognized some of the region’s leading environmental stewards.