Community and Society
PUP holds Mass Demonstration in Belize City, calls for an early election
As previously declared, the People’s United Party (PUP) saw thousands of its supporters come out on Sunday, February 23rd to participate in their anti-corruption demonstration in Belize City.
Community and Society
Water shortages affecting San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker
Tourism season is underway in Belize, and one of the most visited areas of the country are the cayes, with Ambergris Caye and Caulker being the favorite spot for thousands of visitors
Community and Society
ACES hosts Career Day
Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) hosted its annual Career Day on Friday, February 21st, and The San Pedro Sun was invited to participate and learn more.
Community and Society
San Pedro House of Culture opens El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro photo exhibit
On the eve of the traditional ‘El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro,’ a photography exhibition was held at the San Pedro House of Culture (SPHC) on Friday, February 21st.
Community and Society
Vivelo Y Gozalo, El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro is back!
The 3-day celebration of San Pedro's annual Carnaval is underway - with children and adults alike truly living up to the theme: Vivelo y Gozalo!
Community and Society
Belize is one of the First Countries to Support New Global Alliance “30by30”
The 30by30 initiative is a call to action for at least a 30% target of the global ocean to be under protected status as marine protected areas by the year 2030. This call was first made by the Government of the United Kingdom at the United Nations General Assembly last year, at which Belize was represented by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Honourable Wilfred Elrington.
Arts & Culture
Action movie to be filmed in San Pedro Town
The first Belizean action feature film is set to be produced in San Pedro Town by three Belizean filmmakers. Titled ‘Machiste’s Gold’, the film is expected to be a high-end production, highlighting Belizean talent, and shaped by the services of an international filming crew that will see the end product compatible with international standards.
Community and Society
Belizean attorney Lisa Shoman selected as a judge to the Caribbean Community Administrative Tribunal
One of Belize’s senior and top attorneys, Lisa Shoman was selected to be a judge of the independent regional judicial tribunal, Caribbean Community Administrative Tribunal (CCAT).