Community and Society
San Pedro Chapter of Justices of the Peace has new executive committee
On Sunday, July 23rd, the San Pedro Chapter of the Justices of the Peace (JP) elected a new executive committee during a meeting held at the Caribbean Villas Hotel. The national president of the JP association Danny Madrid swore in the new executive body. The newly elected committee will serve for one year.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Powerlifting Champion Mary Gonzalez-Rodriguez to represent Belize at regional tournament in the Cayman Islands
Island powerlifting athlete Mary Gonzalez-Rodriguez is all geared up, trained, and ready to represent Belize in the upcoming North American Powerlifting Association (NAPF 2023) regional powerlifting tournament set to take place from August 6th through the 12th in the Cayman Islands.
Community and Society
MMA Fight Night III: Trinity to take place on San Pedro beach this weekend
The third edition of the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) event, 501 Fight Night III: Trinity, is set for Saturday, July 22nd , on the beach in front of La San Pedrana Bar and Grill at the Holiday Hotel. The downtown venue hosted the organizers and fighters on Thursday, July 20th, for a press conference introducing the fighters and sharing information about the event.
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San Pedrana Bianca Narvaez joins Fragments of Hope as their Community Outreach Coordinator
Islander Bianca Narvaez’s love for coral conservation has landed her the opportunity to become the new part-time Community Outreach Coordinator of the non-profit organization Fragments of Hope, Belize. Narvaez had been volunteering with Fragments of Hope for around two years. The organization, based in the Placencia peninsula in southern Belize, said Narvaez brings a fresh and youthful approach to their projects and community engagement that will be shared through their social media platforms.
Community and Society
The Kids in Action summer program is back
The Youth Scuba Summer Camp, Kids in Action 2023, was launched on Monday, July 17th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium with the enrolment of 50 children. The two-week program is divided into three fields. Some participants will learn scuba diving, while others will take lessons in snorkeling and swimming, and the third option will include fly-fishing training.
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New Zone Chair and President sworn in at San Pedro Lions Club installation ceremony
A formal ceremony was held on Friday, July 14th, at the Lion's Den to install the San Pedro Lions Club's new Board of Directors for 2023-2024 and the new Chairperson for Zone 59, the governing body to which all clubs in Belize belong.
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San Pedro Lobster Fest block party brings people together and awards the best in food and drinks
The San Pedro Lobster Fest block party on Saturday, July 15th, saw hundreds of tourists and locals enjoying the celebration in honor of the Caribbean spiny lobster season. The annual festival was held at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena starting at 5PM, showcasing the best in lobster dishes, colorful and creative restaurant booths, live music, celebrity chef appearances, and the highly anticipated food and drink competition. The massive celebration following the week-long Lobster Crawl was the conclusion to San Pedro's Lobster Festival.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village Council awarded by the Ministry of Rural Transformation
Chairlady Seleny Villanueva-Pott and her team were awarded by the Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government for their achievements in key areas and development in their village. The recognition is part of a program from the Ministry honoring villages and water boards nationwide.