Monthly Archives: June, 2026
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town Council hosts Job Fair
The San Pedro Town Council held a job fair on Saturday, June 6th, at Central Park as part of efforts to fill vacancies within the municipality. Council representatives conducted interviews with applicants for various positions.
Business & Economy
Belize Assumes CDB Leadership Role and Lands Major Climate Investment
On June 5th, Belize officially assumed the Chairmanship of the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) Board of Governors and secured $20.2 million in climate resilience funding. The handover took place during the closing ceremony of the 56th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors in Nassau, Bahamas. Dr. Osmond Martinez, Minister of State for Economic Transformation and Belize’s Alternate Governor to the CDB, accepted the Chairmanship on behalf of Prime Minister John Briceño.
Government
Government of Belize Showcases Strategic Investment Opportunities in Belize at IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026
The Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment, through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU) and BELTRAIDE, participated in the IX AMERIC Business Summit 2026, held from June 4–7, 2026, under the theme “De la Frontera al Futuro: Chetumal, Quintana Roo como Plataforma Estratégica para Nuevos Mercados,” at the Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa in Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
Sports
Former Professional Footballer Lauren Sesselmann Conducts Football Camp in San Pedro
Many young island footballers participated in a camp led by former professional football player and Olympic bronze medallist Lauren Sesselmann. Along with a team of colleagues, she coached several young players, sharing her knowledge of the sport and teaching techniques to improve their football skills.
Government
Belize and Mexico Deliver 1,700 Tons of Humanitarian Aid to Cuba
On Sunday, June 7th, the cargo ship Asian Katra docked at Havana's port carrying 1,700 tons of food and humanitarian supplies jointly sent by Belize and Mexico. The vessel arrived as Cuba faces severe economic and energy hardships, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel confirming that the aid came from both countries to provide much-needed assistance.
Community and Society
$300K Emergency Relief Secured to Help Coastal Stakeholders Combat Sargassum
The Sargassum issue continues to affect Belize’s coastal communities. To better respond to this environmental phenomenon that impacts the tourism industry, a BZ$300,000 grant from the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has been made available to assist coastal businesses dealing with the buildup of seaweed along their beaches. The grant will support private-sector stakeholders significantly affected by Sargassum influxes, including those in priority coastal destinations such as San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and the mainland communities of Hopkins, Seine Bight, and Placencia.
Sports
Fusion Flames & C20FD Remain Unbeaten in Female Football Tournament
The female football tournament continued on Sunday, June 7th, with two exciting matches at the Ambergris Stadium. Fans were treated to plenty of action as Pirates FC faced Fusion Flames, while Bay City took on C20FD.
Health
16 Pints Donated During Latest San Pedro Blood Drive
On June 6th, the San Pedro Community Blood Group hosted its routine blood drive at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Polyclinic II in San Pedro Town. The event ran from 8AM to 2:30PM, welcoming residents who came out to donate and help replenish the island’s blood supply. Several islanders participated, and by the end of the drive, 16 pints of blood had been collected.