Community and Society
MarFund Leads Post-Storm Reef Response Workshop in San Pedro
The Mesoamerican Reef Fund (MarFund) hosted a post-storm reef response workshop in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on August 24th, which included a site visit to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The one-day session provided participants with a firsthand look at post-storm response and conservation efforts being implemented at the reserve.
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BEL Schedules Power Interruptions Amid Energy Crisis
Belize has been experiencing widespread power interruptions amid high domestic electricity demand and reduced power supply from Mexico. To help stabilize the national grid, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) scheduled power interruptions from August 26th through the 30th across several areas of the country, including San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye.
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Coast Guard Back-to-School Drive Offers Free Haircuts in San Pedro
The Belize Coast Guard Sector North held its Back-to-School Drive on Wednesday, August 26th, at Central Park in San Pedro Town, in coordination with the San Pedro Town Council. The initiative provided children with free haircuts, hair braiding, and basic health checks as they prepared to return to school.
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Old Boys Continue Leading Over 35 Cup
Team Old Boys continue to lead the standings in the Over 35 Cup Football Tournament. After Week 6, the team remains in first place with nine points and remains one of the tournament favorites. Matches are held weekly at the Ambergris Stadium.
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Division 4 Holds Meet-and-Greet Sessions in San Pedro and Caye Caulker
On Wednesday, August 19th, Division 4 police held simultaneous Meet-and-Greet sessions in San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker, engaging with residents to strengthen community relations and address local concerns.
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Rain Restaurant marks a decade of service on Ambergris Caye
On Wednesday, August 19th, Rain Restaurant and Rooftop Terrace, located north of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, celebrated its tenth anniversary with a special gathering of guests. The occasion brought together stakeholders from the island’s tourism industry at the popular rooftop restaurant for an evening of networking, food, drinks, and live music.
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Rotary Club District Governor visits San Pedro
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye hosted Rotary District Governor Ray Hohenkirk on August 12 in San Pedro, marking a full day of meetings, school visits, and an evening presentation. Hohenkirk, who represents Rotary clubs across Belize, Guatemala, and Honduras and is a founding member of the Rotary Club of Sunrise Belize, led discussions with local members and leaders about the club’s strategic direction for the coming year.
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Donor Support Brings New Kennels and Catteries to SAGA Humane Society
SAGA Humane Society recently completed upgrades to its shelter, installing new kennels and outdoor catteries designed to improve the comfort and well-being of animals in its care. The improvements, unveiled on August 10th, were made possible through donations and volunteer support from community members who helped fund, deliver, and assemble the new structures at the San Pedro facility.
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San Pedro Plans New Multipurpose Market, Parking and Event Space
On August 17th, Mayor Gualberto Nuñez expanded on plans the San Pedro Town Council shared on August 6th for the site of the old artisan market across from the Saca Chispas field. The council proposes clearing the existing structures and redeveloping the property into a multipurpose complex featuring a formal market for fresh produce, dedicated artisan stalls, parking, and rentable event space.
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Community Efforts Intensify as Sargassum Influx Eases in San Pedro
Several San Pedro residents continue to take the initiative to keep the downtown beaches free of Sargassum. Over the past few weeks, residents have reported a slight decrease in the influx of seaweed. As such, those leading beach clean-ups are encouraging beachfront businesses to help remove it. They believe this is an opportune time to join forces, as less Sargassum is washing ashore.
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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.