Community and Society
San Pedro Lions honored to host the 44th National Convention
The 44th Zone 59 Lions Club National Convention was held over the weekend in San Pedro Town, hosted by the island’s local Lions Club. The three-day event started on Friday, May 12th, when attendees and conventioneers reflected on the goals and objectives of Lionism. The convention saw the participation of all active Lion Clubs in the country from Belmopan City, Belize City, San Estevan, the host San Pedro and two recently installed branches in Sarteneja Village and Corozal Town. The annual event also included the participation of a special guest from Campeche, Mexico.
Community and Society
San Pedro police receive new engine for their boat
The San Pedro Police Formation has a renovated boat with a brand-new engine. The Hol Chan Marine Reserve spearheaded this upgrade in collaboration with other stakeholders in the community. The refurbished boat will aid the island police formation in maintaining order and responding to humanitarian needs and other emergencies.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club to host 44th National Convention
The San Pedro Lions Club is proud to host the 44th Zone 59 Lions Club National Convention starting Friday, May 12th. The weekend will see a variety of social activities, workshops, and seminars, ending with a grand parade and a closing ceremony on Sunday, the 14th.
Community and Society
Ground-breaking officiates the cementing of more than seven miles of road in San Pedro
On Thursday, May 11th, Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez, and Mayor Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez joined the ground-breaking of an infrastructure project which will see the building of 7.5 miles of concrete roads in San Pedro Town. The areas to be upgraded are the main streets, including Marina Drive, through subdivisions such as DFC, San Pablo, San Pedrito, San Juan, and Boca del Rio, ending at San Mateo. The contractor said the project would be completed by December of this year or January 2024.
Community and Society
Queen Conch season closes on Sunday
The Belize Fisheries Department reminds everyone that the season of the Queen Conch (Strombus gigas) will close on Sunday, May 14th. All fishing activities for the Queen Conch should cease as of this date until the next season, opening on October 1, 2023.
Community and Society
Cementing of Blake Street starts south of San Pedro Town
A portion of Blake Street south of San Pedro Town is under preparation to be cemented. This effort is part of rehabilitating a stretch of road leading to the marina area, a vital barge port further south of town. On Monday, May 8th, the section of Blake Street leading into the San Pablo area was blocked and is currently being prepared for cement. According to those on the ground, it is just the beginning of a larger project.
Community and Society
King Charles III officially crowned; Belize has a new monarch
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Commonwealth nations recognizing the British crown as their Head of State were part of the historic coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6th, at Westminster Abbey in London, England. The event also saw the coronation of Queen Consort Camilla. Belize is one of the Commonwealth realm countries with ties to the British monarchy and was represented at the coronation by a delegation led by Governor General Her Excellency Dame Froyla Tzalam, the Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology, Honourable Francis Fonseca.
Community and Society
San Pedro Labour Department hosts information fair
On Friday, May 5th, the Labour Department branch on the island spearheaded a fair at Central Park in San Pedro town along with other organizations to provide services and information to the island residents. Several booths provided visitors with information on first aid kits, health, labor laws, social security, and even financial institutions were present at the fair.