Community and Society
Animals kept in deplorable conditions removed from house in San Pablo subdivision
A total of 69 cats and 14 dogs, rabbits, two turtles, ducks, and chickens, were safely removed from a house in the San Pablo...
Community and Society
Health mobile fair brings essential services to San Pedrito
On Saturday, March 18th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) and Area Representative Honourable Andre Perez and San Pedro Lions Club hosted a mobile health clinic in the San Pedrito area where residents received free medical services. These included complimentary doctor consultations, baby vaccines, pregnancy testing, flu shots, and glucose and pressure testing. Other services included HIV testing, Malaria testing, and emergency response was also available.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police Cadets top foot drill competition in Belize City
The competition was spearheaded by the Community Policing Unit of the Belize Police Department. Assistant Commissioner of Police Howell Gillett shared that the activities allow young people to develop valuable skills. He said that such events also help the youth gain confidence and learn about the importance of law enforcement. Gillett added that joining the cadets gives young Belizeans an insight into what it means to be a police officer and what it takes to contribute positively to their communities.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve to secure SSB loan to combat Sargassum
The beaches of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as those across the country, are again choking with the heavy influx of the brown algae known as Sargassum. It has become an inconvenience making the shoreline unattractive with the rotten seaweed and threatening the local tourism industry. The Hol Chan Marine Reserve (HCMR) is securing a $3.5 million loan from the Social Security Board (SSB) to address the situation. Some consider this move by HCMR frivolous and that the Government of Belize should bear the expense. The Hol Chan management, however, explained the need for the loan and what the project was all about.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker experiencing water shortages
The tourism season is underway in Belize, and the demand for goods and other services increases with constant tourists to the cayes (Caye Caulker...
Community and Society
Ten extraordinary women recognized at San Pedro’s Women in Business Expo
On Saturday, March 11th, the San Pedro Town Council, in partnership with Hope Haven, recognized ten island women with the Champions of Change Award. The recognition highlighted the awardees’ achievements and their role in the community. The notable occasion occurred at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex during the Women in Business Expo.
Obituary
Yvonne Temsik, long-time island resident & San Pedro Sun “Nana” passes away
Edythe “Yvonne” Temsik aka Nana August 12, 1934 – January 6, 2023Edythe "Yvonne" Temsik was born on August 12, 1934, in Ford Cliff, Pennsylvania, where...
Community and Society
SPTC to further address the issue of large trucks and traffic in downtown San Pedro
Many residents commuting daily to downtown San Pedro have expressed that large dump and delivery trucks have added to the growing congestion affecting the busy island community. The situation has prompted the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) to reissue regulations to monitor the problem. However, many residents believe the solution would be to barge the construction material with these trucks instead of allowing them through town.