Community and Society
San Pedro honors the country with annual pre-Independence Day ceremonies
The anticipated pre-Independence Day celebration in San Pedro Town was held at the Honourable Louis Sylvester Sporting Arena on Wednesday, September 20th, with thousands of islanders in attendance. This year, San Pedranos joined Belizeans nationwide and abroad in celebrating Belize’s independence anniversary under the theme ‘Hope Ignited, Hands United, Vision Reviewed: Belize @42! The traditional event included cultural presentations, speeches, and the official flag-raising ceremony at midnight, ushering in Belize’s Independence Day-September 21st with a grand fireworks spectacle.
Accidents & Disasters
House fire in San Mateo still under investigation; help needed for displaced family
A fire in the San Mateo subdivision, north of San Pedro Town, left Elena Lino and her family homeless over the weekend. Lino, who is blind and diabetic, is raising her three grandchildren with her son-in-law, lost everything and are now in great need. A Go Fund Me account (https://shorturl.at/dxUZ8) was created to raise funds and help Lino.
Community and Society
Sailor from Belize supports versatile missions while serving at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron
Petty Officer 3rd Class Darnell Williams, a sailor from Belize City, Belize, supports versatile missions while serving at Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 3. Williams joined the Navy three years ago. Today, Williams serves as a logistics specialist.
Community and Society
National Service Day observed in San Pedro
On Tuesday, September 19th, Belize observed National Service Day and the 12th anniversary of the passing of the Father of the Nation, the late Right Honourable George Cadle Price. In San Pedro Town, different groups in the community paid tribute to the day and the founder of the country’s independence. The San Pedro Town Council, the office of Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez, and the San Pedro Lions Club held different activities honoring several community members.
Community and Society
Tribute to Belizean Patriots 2023
The National Honours and Awards Act, 1991, provides that each year on Independence Day, or at such other times as may be deemed expedient, honours and awards may be conferred on persons, living or deceased, who have rendered outstanding and meritorious service to Belize, or who have distinguished themselves in other endeavours worthy of national recognition.
Community and Society
Hurricane season in the Atlantic and Caribbean to intensify
As the 2023 Hurricane Season for the Atlantic Basin (North Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico) peaks, the National Meteorological Service of...
Community and Society
Island students show their love for the country during Children’s Rally 2023
On Friday, September 15th, students across Belize participated in the annual Children's Rally. In San Pedro Town, the patriotic event, part of the September Celebrations, the San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) students participate in a colorful parade through the main streets. The San Pedro High School (SPHS) student body and upper-division students from other schools across the island enjoyed activities at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
Community and Society
In grand style, San Pedro celebrates the 225th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and municipalities across the country honored the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Saint George's Caye with pride, patriotism, and revelry....