Community and Society
ACES rescues giant boa constrictor on Ambergris Caye
Over the last few years, ACES Wildlife Rescue has evolved from solely working with problematic and injured crocodiles to aiding all forms of wildlife in need. They have seen their share of creatures here on Ambergris Caye, from iguanas and bats to turtles, land and sea birds, and even opossums and ant eaters! One common call is when a boa constrictor harmlessly surfaces where he’s not welcome. ACES volunteers Ben and Rae Sept were in for a surprise when they answered a call to help relocate the largest boa the organization has ever seen.
Community and Society
Belize Tourism Board Recognizes Frontline Hero: Dwyane Garcia
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is proud to announce and celebrate Dwayne Garcia as the most recent recipient of the Frontline Hero Award. Dwayne's unwavering dedication and remarkable journey in his role as Coxswain and Captain at the Conservation Compliance Unit (CCU) of the Belize Fisheries Department have made him a shining example of heroism in Belize.
Community and Society
20 deserving islanders receive wheelchairs via the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye, through a partnership with Chair The Love, distributed 20 new wheelchairs to some of the most deserving island residents. The generous donation coincided with the Christmas season of giving and saw the distribution of 250 wheelchairs nationwide.
Community and Society
Miss San Pedro hosts event to raise funds for SPHS
As the much-needed repairs continue at the San Pedro High School (SPHS), more financial assistance is needed to bring the only secondary school on the island back to normalcy. The community’s response has been positive, trying to help in any way they can, and one of those residents advocating and raising funds is Miss San Pedro 2023-2024 Mariel Calderon. The island’s beauty ambassador hosted a wine-tasting event in collaboration with The Fine Taste, raising $2,500 and benefiting the SPHS.
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The Island Academy ends 2023 with a spectacular Christmas Pageant
On Wednesday, December 13th, The Island Academy (TIA) delighted parents, friends, and special guests with their annual Christmas show. The traditional holiday pageant saw their junior and senior students performing, as usual, to perfection, a creative show dubbed this year, "Star Bucks!" The Christmas musical kept everyone smiling with the creative and fun performances.
Community and Society
Unwrapping the Magic of Dance: San Pedro Dance Academy hosts the Annual Christmas Show.
The San Pedro Dance Academy (SPDA) ended the dance season with its Annual Christmas Show on Saturday, December 16th. The Angel Nunez Auditorium was filled with family and friends eager to enjoy the dance showcase for which the younger performers have worked for months. The SPDA comprises over 30 dancers in four divisions: beginners, junior level one, junior level two, intermediates, and seniors.
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San Pedro Police Formation share the Christmas cheer
The Christmas Season continues in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, with the tradition of giving and hosting activities for those in need with presents and even a plate of food. Joining in this tradition of sharing was the San Pedro Police Formation, which, in partnership with SLK Xclusive Ltd, on Saturday, December 16th, distributed 300 toys and a plate of Bar-B-Que to children on the island.
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Island police officer recognized as Officer of the Year for San Pedro
Woman Police Constable (WPC) Kristy Novelo was recently selected as officer of the year for the San Pedro Police Formation. The island-based police officer was recognized for outstanding performance, arrests, conduct, and good work ethic.