Community and Society
BSI Donates Refractometers
Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI) continues to support farmers to combat the challenges of climate change, pests and COVID-19. The latest donation, distributed this week and tied to the Pre-harvest Cane Quality Project, signals BSI’s unwavering commitment to move the industry forward at all levels.
Community and Society
More front liners, including the first police officer, gets COVID-19 vaccine on the island
As the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues in San Pedro Town, Harris Gabourel was the first island police officer to be vaccinated on Thursday, March 4th at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II.
Community and Society
New Mayor pledges to audit the San Pedro Town Council
New San Pedro Town Mayor Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez announced that one of the first things on his agenda is an audit of the town council. One topic of concern is the alleged sale of golf carts belonging to the town council.
Community and Society
After 18 years under a UDP leadership, San Pedro has a PUP Town Council; Wally Nuñez is Mayor
The People’s United Party (PUP) slate, led by Mayoral candidate Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, was declared the winner of the 2021 Municipal Elections held on Wednesday, March 3rd in San Pedro Town. The swap in power brought an end to almost two decades of control by the United Democratic Party (UDP), which has governed the island since 2003.
Community and Society
February Blood Drive yields 32 pints
The Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch (BRCSPB) collected 32 pints of blood after holding a drive on Saturday, February 27th, at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. The supply of the vital liquid is stored at the blood bank in Belize City and is available to anyone needing a blood transfusion.
Community and Society
San Pedranos to elect a new Town Council today
The 2021 municipal elections are underway in Belize, and electorates in San Pedro Town will cast their vote to elect a new town council.
Accidents & Disasters
Rickilee Mercer honored four years after tragic death; Triple R commended for their work
Four years after her tragic death, Rickilee Mercer was honored on Sunday, February 28th, with a short activity at Secret Beach north of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the place she was last seen alive. Her unfortunate death, which was ruled as an accident after falling off a jet ski, gave birth to the Rickilee Response and Rescue or Triple R, a team that responds to road and water accidents/emergencies on the island.