Community and Society
Hol Chan Continues Fisheries Enforcement and Marine Conservation Efforts
Hol Chan Marine Reserve continues to work closely with the Belize Fisheries Department to enforce fishing regulations around Ambergris Caye. Alongside patrols, inspections, and public education, the reserve conducts conch population surveys and maintains mooring buoys to protect marine habitats.
Community and Society
Strukture Architects Dismissed from Royal Kahal Beach Resort Lawsuit
Strukture Architects Limited and Anna Maria Espat have been dismissed without prejudice from a wrongful death lawsuit involving Royal Kahal Beach Resort in San Pedro. The case was filed by the families of three women who died from carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at the resort in February 2025.
Community and Society
BWS Project to Improve Water Access in San Mateo
Belize Water Services (BWS) is upgrading its water network in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to extend service to areas that still lack connections. Recent work in the San Mateo subdivision includes installing new water mains and added service connections for residents.
Community and Society
Government to Explore Ways to Keep Punta Gorda Connected by Air
Following Tropic Air’s decision to discontinue service to Punta Gorda Town, Toledo, at the end of October, Prime Minister Honorable John Briceño said on October 6th that his government would explore ways to maintain the town’s air connection with the rest of the country.
Community and Society
BWS Launches $3 Purified Water Refill Station in San Pedro
Belize Water Services (BWS) marked the start of October with the soft launch of “Raindrop,” a community pilot project to improve access to affordable drinking water in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The initiative features a vending machine offering five gallons of purified water for $3, with an ice vending service expected in the coming weeks.
Community and Society
Doctor Love: Family Group Chat
Doctor Love is the island's and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact the Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily those of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com
Community and Society
Free wheelchairs to be distributed in San Pedro in December
The Wheelchair Foundation will return to Belize in December to distribute free wheelchairs to people who need them. With assistance from the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye, a distribution is planned for San Pedro Town on December 7th.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker and San Pedro Police Receive Vehicles to Support Patrols
Police formations in Caye Caulker and San Pedro received vehicles from the Government of Belize on Tuesday, September 29th, to strengthen patrols and meet transportation needs on both islands. The Caye Caulker Police Sub-Formation received two vehicles, a green Polaris and a green Club Car golf cart, during a handover ceremony on the island. San Pedro police also received a Polaris that day.