Community and Society
San Pedro Teachers, Nurses, and Doctors Celebrated at Annual Appreciation Gala
On Saturday, May 23rd, the San Pedro Town Council hosted the “Unmasking Night” Teachers, Nurses, and Doctors Appreciation Gala at the San Pedro Lions Den beginning at 7PM. The event was organized through Councilor Marina Kay, with support from Francisco Méndez of Area Representative Andre Perez’s office.
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Government discusses rise in fuel prices; higher costs reported on the island
Fuel prices in Belize continue to increase, with prices in San Pedro now reaching $15.45 per gallon for regular gasoline and $15.58 per gallon for diesel. The government explained that Belize is a smaller player in the fuel industry and that efforts are being made to keep prices down. Officials said that, in doing so, the government has forgone around $80 million in revenue. Prime Minister, Honorable John Briceño, told reporters on May 20th that the forgone revenue was already accounted for in the current fiscal budget.
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Obituary – Remembering Diana Evans
Diana Evans was born in Zambia in 1961 to Arthur and Judy Evans and came of age on a remote nature reserve near Pilgrim's Rest, South Africa, surrounded by indigenous forests, birds, and wildlife that shaped her lifelong love of nature. She shared this formative life with her brother Douglas Evans. After schooling at St. Anne's Diocesan College and a year at Glenmead School, she traveled through Africa, Europe, and India before emigrating to the United States in 1981. At the University of Hawaii at Hilo, she pursued fine art, printmaking, drawing, and painting, earning multiple departmental awards.
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SPTC Moves Forward with Beachfront Restoration and Town Beautification Projects
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is continuing coordinated restoration and beautification projects along the beachfront from Boca del Rio to the town center, according to Mayor “Wally” Nuñez in a recent interview. The project focuses on approximately one mile of shoreline, upgrades to Central Park, and plans to remodel the municipal dock. Work is already underway and is being guided by the council’s science advisor.
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Students test reef knowledge at Hol Chan Reef Week trivia competition
Leilany Cruz of Isla Bonita Elementary School captured first place at the Hol Chan Reef Week 2026 Kids Trivia Competition held on Wednesday, May 20th, at the San Pedro Lion’s Den. After three rounds and two tie-breaker rounds, Adalee Novelo of New Horizon Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) School secured second place, while Justin Lara of San Pedro Roman Catholic (RC) School placed third. The event, hosted by Hol Chan Marine Reserve as part of its Reef Week activities, brought together 14 primary school students from San Pedro and Caye Caulker to test their knowledge of Belize’s marine environment.
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San Pedro Lions Club spearheads Mosquito Coast Park cleanup
The San Pedro Lions Club organized a community cleanup at Mosquito Coast Park on Saturday, May 16th, from 7AM until about noon. The event brought together 14 Lions Club members and Lion Cubs, along with volunteers from several local groups, to clear litter and overgrown vegetation from the park and beach. Staff from the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), Playa De Sala Boutique Hotel, Casa Boheme Art House, and Some Place South also participated in the effort.
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NCFC Media Workshop Promotes Ethical Journalism and Child Safeguarding
The National Commission for Families and Children (NCFC) recently hosted a media workshop in Belize City that focused on topics including algorithms, cyber threats, entertainment content, and the importance of safeguarding children. The gathering also aimed to promote ethical journalism practices amid growing concerns over inappropriate and irresponsible reporting.
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Community Conversation: NO BLANK CHEUQE; Understanding the Power of Attorney
So many times in life, for one reason or another, we need someone to do us a favour. It may be a big favour or a little one. And it is not just anybody we want to do that favour. We usually want someone we can trust, because that favour may involve something confidential, sensitive, or is a matter of life and death.
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Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye Marks 10 Years of Community Service
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye celebrated its 10th anniversary with a large Cinco de Mayo fundraiser, marking a decade of community service since its official chartering on May 25, 2016, as Belize’s tenth Rotary club. The event brought together members, sponsors, partners, and residents to celebrate the organization’s impact across San Pedro and Ambergris Caye over the past decade.
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Belize Captains Hook Elite Global Fishing Award
Two fishing captains from Belize have clinched FishingBooker’s 2026 Angler’s Choice Award, placing them among the top 8.3% of fishing guides worldwide. The winners, announced on May 12th, are Joel Moratoya and his crew from Candace Fish and Reef Tours in San Pedro, and Stefan Musa and his crew from In 2 Deep Charters Belize in Belize City. The honor recognizes exceptional service among 9,463 captains globally, with only 791 selected.
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San Pedro Beauty Ambassador Faith Edgar Marks Second Victoria Peak Achievement
Faith Edgar, Miss World Belize and founder of the charity Smile for Belize, completed her second summit of Victoria Peak on May 8th after a grueling three-day hike through the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary rainforest. The trek forms part of her preparation for the 73rd Miss World pageant, scheduled to take place in Vietnam on September 5th.