Community and Society
SPHS honors senior students at their 2023 graduation ceremony
On Saturday, June 10th, the 2023 San Pedro High School (SPHS) graduating class celebrated their high school commencement exercises at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The graduation program included presentations, inspirational speeches, and the distribution of diplomas. The celebration began at 10AM, presided by Mistresses of ceremonies, and fellow graduates, Stacey Campos and Caden Delgado. Attended by proud parents and friends, the anticipated event lasted for over two hours, highlighting the accomplishments of 113 students, who were honored with various certificates of recognition and high school diplomas.
Community and Society
Luxury Destination Management Company unveils new services to San Pedro
The island now has a new Luxury Destination Management Company ready to cater to Belize’s growing industry. On Friday, July 2nd, Glammore DMC LTD. hosted an intimate launch party at the Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection to introduce their concept to industry partners. With their mission of “Creating Luxurious Experiences”, the launch party was a night of entertainment and delicious cuisine, where attendees learned more about the company’s partners, products, and services.
Community and Society
Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute case moving to oral hearings at the ICJ
On Wednesday, June 7th, Belize delivered its last written response, called ‘Rejoinder’, to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in the legal proceedings to settle Guatemala’s territorial, insular, and maritime claim over the Jewel. This ended the stage of written submissions, and the next step is for the court to set a date for the oral hearings. The stage of written submissions has lasted four years since the case was formally submitted to the ICJ in 2019. Since then, Belize and Guatemala have presented written presentations known as Memorials, defending their respective position in the long-standing territorial dispute.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Triple R emergency response upgraded with ambulance donation
The Rickilee Response and Rescue team (Triple R/ RRR) has a new ambulance. The island emergency team welcomed this upgrade to replace one of their emergency vehicles. The donation is part of a shipment of three ambulances donated by Triple R’s partners in the United States of America. The two other ambulances were handed over to the Belize Emergency Response Team (BERT) on the mainland.
Community and Society
BEL Steps Up Contingency Plans as BAPCOL Declares Extended Unavailability of Their Power Plant
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is stepping up contingency measures to mitigate possible disruptions in the supply of electricity to our Customers that could occur during the remainder of this month.
Community and Society
Belize to Expand Access to Drinking Water and Optimize Water Providers, with IDB Support
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved two complementary programs to enhance the quality of water services in rural and peri-urban areas of Belize. The two operations, totaling $10.64 million, will bring safe drinking water to over 20,000 households in 44 rural communities in the country's six districts and nearly 400 households in peri-urban areas. Program beneficiaries include vulnerable populations such as migrants and Indigenous people.
Community and Society
A Night Under the Stars at SPHS Prom 2023
The 2023 San Pedro High School (SPHS) Prom was an incredibly anticipated affair, especially after the 3-year hiatus caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. On Friday, June 2nd, the 2023 SPHS graduating class thoroughly enjoyed ‘A Night Under the Stars’-themed prom celebrations. The stunning event was held at the beautifully decorated Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
Community and Society
Oil rig spotted in Belizean waters raises concerns; Government says it’s was here to replenish stores
The sight of an oil rig near Ambergris Caye on Thursday, June 1st was cause for much concern across the island and the country. To dispel any rumors, the Belize Port Authority (BPA) quickly issued a release explaining that the rig, identified as the Semi-submersible drilling unit MV ‘Frida 1’, is in Belize to replenish stores and is not authorized to conduct any other activity while in Belizean waters. On December 29, 2017, the Government of Belize passed a law banning oil exploration in its territorial waters; however, Belizeans remain vigilant and strongly oppose this idea as it could jeopardize industries like tourism and fisheries.