Monthly Archives: June, 2026
Community and Society
Representatives from Fishing Associations Meet with Minister of Blue Economy
Representatives from fishing associations across Belize convened in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Friday, June 26th, to meet with the Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, Honorable Andre Perez. President of the San Pedro Fishers Association, Jorge Aldana, led the meeting alongside fellow representatives at Perez's office, where they discussed several issues affecting the country's fishing industry. Perez said his ministry will review the matters raised and follow up with the associations represented at the meeting.
Entertainment
Demphra, La Factoria Headlines San Pedro’s Día de San Pedro Celebration
Hundreds of island residents and visitors gathered at Saca Chispas Field on Saturday, June 27th, as the San Pedro Town Council celebrated Día de San Pedro, the island's annual festival honoring its patron saint. The celebration combined cultural traditions with live entertainment, highlighted by the crowning of the new Queen of the Bay San Pedro and a headline performance by Panamanian recording artist Demphra of La Factoria.
Education
Pre-School Graduations Mark Milestone for Young Island Students
As June comes to an end, graduation season continued with celebrations honoring pre-schoolers from Little Angels Pre-School and Brighter Tomorrow Pre-School. The young graduates proudly marched down the aisles to the traditional tune of Pomp and Circumstance as they celebrated the completion of their early childhood education.
Crime & Violence
Several Persons in Custody Following Double Homicide at Island Supermarket
Police in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, are actively investigating the double homicide that claimed the lives of security guard Daniel Jones and Lebanese businessman Yahya Mohamed Harmouch, locally known as David Harmouch, on Sunday night, June 28th. Following the fatal shooting at Island Supermarket, located north of San Pedro Town, police have detained several persons of interest. The business had recently reopened after being targeted in a burglary and arson incident in December 2025.
Business & Economy
Belize to Lead Regional MSME Agenda as New Pro Tempore President of CENPROMYPE-SICA
Belize has assumed a key regional leadership role in shaping the future of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by officially taking over the Pro Tempore Presidency of the Regional Center for the Promotion of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (CENPROMYPE) of the Central American Integration System (SICA).
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: Supporting our Kids
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
Government
Belize Strengthens Child Protection with technical working session to formalize National Steering Committee
The Government of Belize, in partnership with UNICEF and key national stakeholders, convened child protection actors to prepare for the joining of the Child Protection and Child Justice Steering Committee (CPSC). This is a major step toward strengthening coordinated action to protect children from violence, abuse, and neglect.
Government
Belize Concludes 2026 CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit Training Programme
Belize concluded the 2026 CARICOM Disaster Relief Unit (CDRU) National Training Programme with a closing and certification ceremony recognizing more than forty emergency response personnel who completed the intensive week-long training.