Community and Society
San Pedro Food Bank relocates, continues support for families
On Friday, April 17th, the San Pedro Food Bank hosted its first pantry distribution at its new location upstairs from the Caye Caftan building on Sea Grape Drive. A total of 60 families received food and household items through community donations. The event ran from 9:30AM to 11:30AM and resumed from 1PM to 3PM. Councilor Dianeli Aranda, who leads the initiative, organized the distribution.
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San Pedro Lions Club joins service mission in Sarteneja
The San Pedro Lions Club partnered with the Corozal Lions Club for a service mission in Sarteneja Village on April 18th and 19th. The visit marked the start of their Environmental Week of Service, which runs from April 18th to 26th.
Community and Society
Triple R expands Caye Caulker operations with new ambulance
The Rickilee Response and Rescue team (Triple R) expanded its emergency response capacity in Caye Caulker by adding a fully equipped ambulance. The island-based emergency team, which also operates in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, welcomed the upgrade, noting that it will significantly improve their emergency response on La Isla Cariñosa, where they previously relied on a golf cart.
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San Pedro shows strong support at autism awareness run and walk
San Pedro residents came together on Saturday, April 18th, for an Autism Awareness Run and Walk that began at Boca del Rio Park at 6AM and drew approximately 80 participants, according to organizers. The event was a collaboration between the San Pedro Town Council, led by Councilor Johnnia Rivero Duarte, and Autism Belize.
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San Pedro’s Mighty Blue Jaguars celebrated after Band Fest championship win
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School marching band, the Mighty Blue Jaguars, was celebrated on Friday, April 17th evening with a victory parade, award ceremony, and live performance at Ambergris Stadium following their first-place win in the school category at Band Fest 2026. The parade began at the south gas station at 5PM and ended at the stadium, where the performance commenced at 7PM following an awards presentation.
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Community Conversations: The Gift Bags
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Holy Cross Anglican School Offering its 3rd SPICE Culinary Program Starting May 5
After two successful culinary classes and 17 graduates, Holy Cross Anglican School is excited to announce that it will be starting the third SPICE (San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education) course on May 5, 2026 with 30 classes one night per week through December, culminating in a celebratory graduation dinner.
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Elito Arceo Organizes Free Youth Events for San Pedro Students
San Pedro’s youth are set to take center stage as a series of free, family-friendly events organized by Elito Arceo bring the community together through sports, creativity, and outdoor fun. Open to both primary and high school students, the initiative encourages participation across the island, with schools playing a key role in engaging children. The lineup includes a triathlon on May 9th, a children’s fishing competition on May 10th, and a pallet car race on July 12th. Sign-ups are being coordinated through local schools via principals, with applications available at no cost. These events will highlight skills such as swimming, cycling, running, fishing, and cart building in a community setting.