Monthly Archives: October, 2026
Government
Belize and Japan Formalize Donation of Seven Fire Trucks to Strengthen National Fire Response
The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of the Public Service, Disaster Risk Management and Enterprise, and the Embassy of Japan, formalized a significant partnership that will see the donation of seven fire trucks to the Belize National Fire Service.
Sports
501 Run Club promotes healthy living with annual 5K Glow Run
More than 50 participants of all ages joined the annual 5K Glow Run in San Pedro Town on Friday, October 2nd. Organized by the community-based 501 Run Club, the event brought together the island’s running community for an evening promoting health and fitness. Every runner who completed the race was recognized, while the top three finishers in the male and female categories received awards.
Wolfe’s Woofers
Island Notes from A Woofer by Melody S Wolfe – It’s Not Black and White
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.
Community and Society
Doctor Love: Family Group Chat
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
Education
San Pedro Town Council awards sports scholarships to four students
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) Sports Program announced four school scholarship recipients on September 28th, recognizing young athletes for their participation in local sports while supporting their education. The recipients are Khobe Miller and Gibbson Callvio of Holy Cross Anglican Primary School, and Daniel Caliz and Kelvin Almendarez of San Pedro High School.
Community and Society
Free wheelchairs to be distributed in San Pedro in December
The Wheelchair Foundation will return to Belize in December to distribute free wheelchairs to people who need them. With assistance from the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye, a distribution is planned for San Pedro Town on December 7th.
Government
Criminal Law Training Aims to Strengthen Belize’s Justice System
The Senior Courts of Belize, through its Judicial Education Institute (JEI), will launch a Criminal Law Practitioners Program on Friday, October 2nd. The initiative is designed to strengthen the knowledge and practical skills of professionals working across the country’s criminal justice system.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker and San Pedro Police Receive Vehicles to Support Patrols
Police formations in Caye Caulker and San Pedro received vehicles from the Government of Belize on Tuesday, September 29th, to strengthen patrols and meet transportation needs on both islands. The Caye Caulker Police Sub-Formation received two vehicles, a green Polaris and a green Club Car golf cart, during a handover ceremony on the island. San Pedro police also received a Polaris that day.