Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club spread Christmas cheer with Caroling
With the Christmas holidays in full swing, the San Pedro Lions Club were out in San Pedro Town on Thursday, December 22nd, spreading some Christmas cheer with their annual Christmas Caroling. The fun yearly activity started at Boca del Rio Beach Park, and as the carolers made their way through Laguna Drive heading to the town core, children ran up to them.
Business & Economy
San Pedro stakeholders not happy with regulations on alcohol sales and business operations during the Christmas weekend
On Thursday, December 22nd, a couple of stakeholders in San Pedro Town voiced their dissatisfaction with the current set of regulations regarding the sale of alcohol and opening hours for different establishments over the Christmas weekend. The regulations set by the Belize Police Department are said to be unfair, and the stakeholders on the island say they will be significantly affected due to restrictions requiring businesses to close by midnight.
Community and Society
Island seniors enjoy well deserved San Pedro Lions Club Christmas party
Senior citizens of San Pedro Town enjoyed their first annual Christmas dinner organized by the San Pedro Lions Cub, following the height of the COVID pandemic, on Wednesday, December 21st. Dozens of guests were warmly welcomed by fellow Lions and treated to a turkey dinner with all the trimmings and drinks while enjoying an evening of entertainment and music by the popular island band Rompe Raja.
Business & Economy
Belize Police Department issues regulations on the sale of alcohol during Christmas holidays
The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, said on Wednesday, December 21st, that during the mentioned periods, as highlighted below, no liquor should be exposed for sale, sold, consumed, or delivered on such premises during the period when they are required to be closed. ComPol stressed that no persons other than the license holders or the employees should be on the licensed premises. In addition, no liquor should be sold in a restaurant except to a customer buying a full meal and consuming an alcoholic beverage with it.
Community and Society
Hellfighters Footsoldiers Ambergris Caye share the joy of Christmas with dozens of children
The non-denomination group Hellfighters Footsoldiers Ambergris Caye celebrated the holiday season for another consecutive year and distributed presents to children in San Pedro Town. With generous help from the Send Me Ministries in the United States, among other donors, they shared gifts with over 150 children on the island and were also able to send presents to Orange Walk Town.
Business & Economy
Living Word Church’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive receives $100,000 donation
The annual Living Word Church Toy Drive will see the gifting of 150 hefty food baskets, 500 small toys during Christmas Caroling on Thursday, December 22nd, and 1,200 quality toys during the Toy Outreach on December 23rd.
Community and Society
Courts Belize opens branch in San Pedro
On Monday, December 19th, Courts Belize Ltd store officially anchored on La Isla Bonita and opened its branch in San Pedro Town on Coconut Drive. Their unmistakable yellow color and the large letter COURTS welcomed hundreds of islanders visiting the new store offering unmatchable deals and giveaways.
Community and Society
Love FM Christmas Parade returns to San Pedro
On Sunday, December 18th, after a two-year pause due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Love FM Christmas parade occurred in San Pedro Town. The event, in partnership with Dibary Store, began after 5:30PM at the Boca del Rio Beach Park, featuring beautifully decorated floats and marching bands. Mickey Mouse and his friends were also in attendance, joined by a jolly Santa Claus and, of course, the Grinch.