Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club Joins 85th Istmania Convention in Honduras
Six members of Lions International Belize Provisional Region 59 attended the 85th Annual Istmania Convention in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, from May 21–23, representing both the San Pedro Lions Club and the Sub Umbra Floreo Lions Club of Belize City. They joined delegates from seven Central American nations for the regional gathering.
Community and Society
Hollywood Glamour Takes Center Stage at San Pedro High School Prom 2026
San Pedro High School's 2026 prom brought Hollywood-style glamour to the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on May 30th, under the theme "Lights, Camera, Prom! Classic Hollywood Prom 2026: An Evening on the Red Carpet." Students arrived in elegant formal attire for one of the school's most anticipated celebrations of the year. The prom began at 6:30PM and featured a red-carpet entrance designed to evoke the feel of a Hollywood movie premiere.
Community and Society
Community Volunteers Unite for Another Sargassum Clean-Up
A grassroots movement formed by a group of island residents known as San Pedro Citizens for Change (SPCC) continues to advocate for local needs through community action. The group recently organized another Sargassum clean-up effort in the downtown area. The latest campaign took place on Sunday, May 31st, when volunteers tackled a section of beach north of Central Park that had become nearly impassable due to large accumulations of the brown seaweed. SPCC thanked everyone who participated and stated that it plans to continue its clean-up efforts every other week, along with other community projects.
Community and Society
The Island Academy Honors 12 Graduates at 30th Commencement Ceremony
The Island Academy held its 30th graduation ceremony on Friday, May 29th, at 6:30PM on the school grounds, celebrating 12 graduates and marking three decades of service to the community. Family members, faculty, and staff gathered to recognize the students' accomplishments as they received diplomas, shared reflections, and accepted awards for academic and personal achievements.
Community and Society
Authorities say labor shortage affecting San Pedro and the country
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Immigration, Tanya Santos-Neal, has confirmed that businesses across Belize are having difficulty finding employees, with labor shortages affecting industries ranging from agriculture to construction. According to Santos-Neal, areas such as San Pedro are feeling the impact particularly strongly as demand for both manual and skilled workers continues to rise.
Community and Society
Island Notes from A Woofer by Melody S Wolfe
Island Notes from a Woofer is a personal column by Melody S Wolfe blending island life, culture, humor, nostalgia, motherhood, 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.
Community and Society
Community Conversations: Heavy lifting by the executor, not for the faint of heart
When a person dies, the assets of the deceased person's estate (also known as the Testator) must be administered by a personal representative, who is entrusted with the legal authority to step in and carry out that responsibility. Of course, how the estate is administered depends largely on whether the person died with or without a will. If there is a will, the estate is administered by an Executor.
Community and Society
Island Rhythm Foundation Combines Music and Community Support at Launch Event
The Island Rhythm Foundation will officially launch in San Pedro with its fundraiser event, “Roots, Culture, Unity,” on Friday, July 10th, at The Island Jungle Restaurant and Bar. The event will feature live performances by Ras Indio, The Trees of Life, and Ernestine “Belize’s Soca Queen.” Tickets, VIP seating, and artist meet-and-greet opportunities will be available to attendees. The fundraiser is scheduled to run from 6PM to 11:30PM, with proceeds after event expenses supporting the foundation’s Shared Table school lunch initiative in San Pedro.