Business & Economy
Fisherfolk Raise Concerns Over Vessel Monitoring Requirement
Fisherfolk with special licenses to harvest stone crab claws and sharks have raised concerns about a Belize Fisheries Department requirement to install Vessel Monitoring System (VMS) devices on their boats. Those who fail to comply risk having their special licenses not renewed.
Community and Society
Hope Haven Calls for Community Support to Care for Fifteen Children
With 15 children in its care and monthly operating costs of about $40,000, Hope Haven Belize is asking the San Pedro and wider community to support its upcoming November fundraisers. Donations and participation will help the home provide meals, safe housing, around-the-clock care, school essentials, and access to counseling.
Community and Society
ACES Urges Caution as Flooding Increases Crocodile Movement
ACES Wildlife Rescue responded to two separate incidents in San Pedro on Wednesday, October 14th. In one, the team relocated a crocodile sheltering beneath a house. In the other, it recovered the body of a three-foot crocodile that appeared to have been run over by a vehicle. According to ACES, recent rainfall and flooding have increased crocodile movement around the island.
Community and Society
Town Council Works to Complete Secret Beach Road Paving
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is paving about six miles of road between the Belizean Shores area and Secret Beach, near Roadkill Bar. The project is expected to take about seven months to complete, depending on weather conditions.
Community and Society
Bowen & Bowen Rebrands Crystal Water as Crystal by Dasani
Bowen & Bowen Limited has rebranded its long-standing Crystal Water as Crystal by Dasani, introducing new labels across its bottled water products in Belize. The rollout began with five-gallon bottles and will extend to the rest of the Crystal Water range.
Community and Society
Genesis Medrano Completes International Training Flight to San Pedro
Eighteen-year-old San Pedrana Genesis Medrano reached a milestone in her aviation training on September 8, completing an international cross-country flight in a Cessna 172 and landing at John Greif II Municipal Airport in San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
BWS Addresses Flooding Near Embarcadero
Belize Water Services (BWS) responded to concerns about flooding near the Embarcadero on October 9th, saying its Pump Station 3 remains operational. The company attributed the incident to high tides that let seawater into the system, causing hydraulic overloading.
Community and Society
Team Chingon Retains Lionfish Tournament Title with 835-Fish Catch
Team Chingon defended its championship at the sixth annual Reef Adventures Lionfish Fishing Tournament, catching 835 lionfish and helping remove 1,737 invasive fish from Belizean waters. The team also earned the prize for the largest lionfish caught during the competition.
Community and Society
Ministry of Investment and UNIDO Hold Policy Dialogue with Boat Builders and Seaweed Producers
The Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Investment, through the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), in collaboration with the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), held two consultations. The first was held on October 6, 2026, with the boat-building stakeholders and the second was held on October 8, 2026, with seaweed production stakeholders.
Community and Society
Shelley Huber Prepares to Offer Free Culinary Training for Adults
Shelley Huber is preparing to offer a free culinary training program for adults in San Pedro through Mama Vilma’s Family Home NGO. The upcoming program will be held at Huber’s home and focus on practical cooking skills, food preparation, and kitchen safety.
Community and Society
SAGA Condemns Cruelty After Dog Found with Mouth Taped Shut
A dog found in San Pedro with its mouth taped shut and severe facial wounds is now receiving veterinary care after the incident was reported to SAGA Humane Society. The organization has condemned the abuse and is working with local police to identify the person responsible.