Community and Society
Foundation for Belize Donates Body Cameras and QR Patrol System to San Pedro Police
The Foundation for Belize has donated more than a dozen body-worn cameras to the San Pedro Police Formation as part of an initiative to strengthen transparency, accountability, and public safety on Ambergris Caye. The handover took place on Monday, July 7th, during a formal ceremony in San Pedro Town. The donation was presented by the Foundation for Belize founder, Joseph Cooper, to Officer in Charge Inspector Jorge Lemus and Sergeant Gabriel Martinez, who accepted the cameras on behalf of the patrol officers who will use the equipment.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club Marks 39 Years of Women in Lionism
The San Pedro Lions Club joined Lions Clubs International on July 4th in recognizing the 39th anniversary of women becoming official members of the global service organization, celebrating a milestone that transformed leadership and community service within Lionism. The occasion also coincided with the start of the 2026-2027 Lions Club year and highlighted the important role women now play at the local, national, and international levels of the organization.
Community and Society
U.S. Embassy in Belize Celebrates America’s 250th Independence Anniversary
The United States Embassy in Belize commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence with a special celebration held on Wednesday, July 1st, at Di Bruwri in Ladyville, just north of Belize City. The event brought together government officials, members of the diplomatic corps, and invited guests to celebrate the historic milestone while highlighting the longstanding relationship between Belize and the United States.
Community and Society
Belize to Introduce New Coins in September
Following the introduction of a new series of banknotes in August 2025 featuring Belizean national heroes, the Central Bank of Belize is preparing to introduce a new series of coins, which will begin circulating in September. According to the Central Bank, the new coins will circulate alongside the existing coins bearing the image of the late Queen Elizabeth II, which will remain legal tender. The current coins featuring the former British monarch will be phased out gradually through normal circulation.
Community and Society
Island Notes from a Woofer – From Sweet Basil to Legends to Larimar
Island Notes from a Woofer is a column by Melody Sanchez Wolfe, an artist, writer, wedding planner, entrepreneur, mother of three, and proud San Pedrana who notices a little too much and writes about it. Blending island life, culture, humor, nostalgia, community conversations, random observations, personal experiences, art, business, relationships, social commentary, and whatever else happens to wander through her beautifully chaotic neurodivergent brain that week, this column is part island diary, part storytelling, part open journal, and part love letter to San Pedro - the old, the new, the beautiful, the frustrating, and everything in between.
Arts & Culture
More Than 40 Students Attend Drum Rudiments Workshop
San Pedro Roman Catholic School is hosting a three-day Drum Rudiments Workshop from June 29th to July 1st, bringing together beginner and advanced student drummers for daily sessions focused on technique, theory, and performance.
Community and Society
Catholic Church Celebrates Día de San Pedro with Gala Dinner and Family Dance
The San Pedro Roman Catholic Church concluded its annual nine-day Novena honoring St. Peter and St. Paul on June 29th with the Fiesta de San Pedro Gala Dinner and Family Dance at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium in San Pedro Town. The celebration capped a full day of activities that included the traditional Fishermen's Mass, a Belizean breakfast in the park in front of the church, two boat processions, the blessing of the boats at Central Park, and an evening dedicated to fellowship, recognition, and family entertainment.
Community and Society
First Kids Kite Flying Competition Brings Families Together in San Pedro
The San Pedro Roman Catholic Church held its first Kids Kite Flying Competition on Sunday, June 28th, at Central Park as part of its nine-day Novena honoring St. Peter and St. Paul. The free event, which began at 1PM, brought together children and their families for an afternoon of kite flying, friendly competition, and faith-centered fellowship.