Community and Society
Belize remains on high alert for New World Screwworms
The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, through the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), continues to closely monitor the outbreak of New World screwworms in Central America. Scientifically named Cochliomyia hominivorax, countries like Panama and Costa Rica continue to be affected by screwworm outbreaks. While there are yet-to-be-reported cases in Belize, authorities remain on high alert as a possible outbreak can adversely affect the livestock, small stock, and avian industries.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve installs and replaces buoys at Caye Caulker Marine Reserve
In the name of conservation, the enforcement and compliance team from the Hol Chan Marine Reserve installed four new moorings buoys at the Caye Caulker Marine Reserve on Monday, February 12th. The Hol Chan team also replaced two damaged buoys in the popular marine reserve.
Community and Society
San Mateo public information session held in San Pedro
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) continues to work on a plan to upgrade the standard of living and infrastructure in the northern subdivision of San Mateo. A large-scale plan that will include paved streets, drainage systems, better access to utilities, waste management, and even the possible creation of public areas was discussed with the residents during a public meeting on January 23, 2024. The project depends on the community's feedback. As such, a follow-up discussion was hosted by the SPTC on Tuesday, February 13th, at the Sunbreeze Hotel.
Community and Society
New Generation Comparsa group takes this year’s top prize in the Carnaval de San Pedro
The New Generation Comparsa group is the top comparsa in the annual island extravaganza El Carnaval de San Pedro. In second place was the popular Barbos, who had won the competition several times in the past. The traditional island festivity under the theme 'Tributo a la Tradicion' included lots of painting, parties, and street dances known as comparsas throughout the four-day carnival, which started on February 10th with a talent show at the central park.
Community and Society
San Pedro officers recognized for their hard work
Several officers attached to the San Pedro Police Formation received awards on Tuesday, February 13th, for their dedicated efforts in maintaining law and order on the island. Inspector Darwin Serano presented the recognitions to the various officers who work in the different sections of the local Police Department.
Community and Society
San Pedro Sanitation Department starts clean-up campaign in San Mateo
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has embarked on another large-scale clean-up campaign in the San Mateo subdivision north of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. A large amount of rubbish, mainly yard waste, has been removed from key points in the subdivision. The campaign stressed the importance of keeping the island community clean and promoting a healthier, trash-free environment.
Arts & Culture
Carnaval de San Pedro opens with first ever Comparsa Talent Show
The anticipated island celebration, El Carnaval de San Pedro, opened on Saturday, February 10th, with the first-ever Comparsa Talent Show featuring several colorful dancing groups on stage. Held at Central Park under the theme 'Tributo a la Tradicion,' the festival included live entertainment, games for the children, and booths offering tasty treats and beverages.
Community and Society
Meet Alexia Villanueva: SPSUN’s newest reporter!
The San Pedro Sun is pleased to announce that Ms Alexia Villanueva has been hired as our new Junior Reporter. We welcome her to our staff of professionals and look forward to working with her.