Saturday, October 31, 2026

Community and Society

Belize Police Department recognizes citizens during first-ever National Citizen Appreciation Day

Law-abiding citizens were honored for their partnership with police in assisting them with services and supporting the police department efforts.

Yakarelis Hernandez is elected president of Rotaract Club of Ambergris Caye; new board of directors selected

The Rotaract Club of Ambergris Caye is under the helm of a new board of directors and its President is Yakarelis Hernandez.

Patrick Faber is UDP’s new party leader; Foreign Minister Elrington signals an end to his political career

With a margin of 19 votes, Patrick Faber narrowly wins the post of UDP leader-elect over John Saldivar. Wilfred Elrington took only 10 votes.

BTB Staff Donates School Supplies to Students of San Antonio RC School, O.W.

Approximately 70 children from San Antonio RC School in the Orange Walk District received an assortment of back to school supplies as part of the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) staff’s community outreach to assist those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Islanders clean up on North Ambergris Caye

Over the past few weeks, parts of San Pedro Town have been painted and given a fresh look through an initiative spearheaded by Xsite Belize Sailing and Adventures. The idea to keep the island beautiful and clean has led to a clean-up north of San Pedro Town, where a large amount of garbage was removed from the roadside, beachside, and the Secret Beach Area.

Blue Water Grill helps feed seniors and provides grocery bags to those in need

Grocery bags and hot meals - Blue Water Grill has been ensuring the island's seniors receive a hot meal weekly, thanks to generous donations!

SPTC works on street and sidewalk rehabilitation

Works to rehabilitate Blake Street leading into the San Pablo Subdivision are underway by the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC). The much-needed upgrade to the streets has now extended to CocoPlum Street, where on Monday, July 6th, heavy machinery equipment was observed at work. In the downtown area, the SPTC is reconstructing the sidewalk next to the Roman Catholic Primary School.

Doctor Love: Marriage or Cat-astrophe?

A long-time cat owner is concerned that her fiance's allergies to her fur-baby could spell disaster for their future together.