Monthly Archives: August, 2026
Community and Society
Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye assists island preschool with air-conditioning unit
On August 13th, New Horizon Pre-School in the Escalante Subdivision received an air-conditioning (AC) unit thanks to assistance from the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye. The club collaborated with local stakeholders to carry out the project, which aims to alleviate heat-related concerns and provide students with a cooler, more comfortable learning environment.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates Defeat Progresso FC 2–0 in PLB Season Opener
San Pedro Pirates made a winning return to the Premier League of Belize (PLB), defeating Progresso FC 2–0 in their first match of the Opening Season. The anticipated game took place on August 15th at the Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye.
Government
MoHW Advises Public on Dengue Prevention During Rainy Season
The Ministry of Health and Wellness reminds the public that the rainy season increases the risk of dengue transmission. Dengue is spread by the Aedes aegypti mosquito, which breeds in stagnant water commonly found in containers around homes and communities.
Community and Society
Police Investigate Early-Morning Shooting in San Pedrito
A 26-year-old fisherman was shot and wounded in the San Pedrito area of San Pedro Town during the early hours of Sunday, August 16th. The victim, identified as John Hernandez, was taken to the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II shortly after 4AM after suffering gunshot injuries. He was treated for wounds to his upper left shoulder and left leg and is reportedly in stable condition and recovering.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Island Notes from A Woofer by Melody S Wolfe – Maybe the Problem Isn’t Our Politicians
Island Notes from a Woofer is a column by Melody Sanchez Wolfe, an artist, writer, wedding planner, entrepreneur, mother of three, and proud San Pedrana who notices a little too much and writes about it. Blending island life, culture, humor, nostalgia, community conversations, random observations, personal experiences, art, business, relationships, social commentary, and whatever else happens to wander through her beautifully chaotic neurodivergent brain that week, this column is part island diary, part storytelling, part open journal, and part love letter to San Pedro - the old, the new, the beautiful, the frustrating, and everything in between.
Dr. Love
Doctor Love: Do We Complain but Do Nothing?
Doctor Love is the island's 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 the Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily those of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com
Government
Belize Participates in Regional Dialogue on Connectivity and Trade
Belize is strengthening its engagement with Central America as countries across the region work together to improve the movement of goods and people and facilitate trade, building a more connected and competitive region. A Belizean delegation comprising Mrs. Narda Garcia, Chief Executive Officer, Office of the Prime Minister, Investment and Civil Aviation, in her capacity as Alternate Governor to the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), and Ms. Cinnamon Bottaro, Belize's Representative on the Board of Directors at the IDB, participated in the Ministerial Dialogue "Central America at the Center: Connectivity and Integration for a more Competitive Region" in Panama City on August 12, 2026.
Community and Society
Improperly Bagged Garbage Continues to Create Challenges for San Pedro Sanitation Crews
On August 12th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) renewed its appeal to residents and businesses, asking the community to properly bag and secure waste to assist sanitation crews across the island. The reminder from the council's operations team comes amid intensified collection efforts, with crews working extended hours to keep up with the volume of garbage generated in San Pedro.