Community and Society
San Pedro observes Earth Hour 2024
San Pedro Town joined millions worldwide in celebrating and supporting the planet by observing Earth Hour 2024 on Saturday, March 23rd. The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) hosted the annual activity at Flamboyant Park in the San Pablo subdivision. Several families and their children were invited to an evening filled with fun and educational activities, including a movie and a bonfire, to highlight the importance of protecting Mother Earth.
Community and Society
Paddling Against the Current: A Diplomat’s Journey in La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge
Kate Reynolds is no stranger to Belize, serving as the British Deputy High Commissioner in Belmopan, Belize for the last two and a half years. As a seasoned diplomat, she has navigated complex policy and negotiations. Still, when she set her sights on La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge, she knew she was embarking on a different kind of journey—one that would test her physical and mental skills to the limit.
Community and Society
Belize Electricity Limited Monitors Unprecedented Power Demand in San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is monitoring unprecedented power demand in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye over this weekend and encourages our customers and the public on the island to assist us with implementing energy conservation measures where possible.
Community and Society
Second Guinness World Records award to creators of Scottish acclaimed toy pirate ship
The incredible story of Adventure 2, also known as A2, a Playmobil toy boat that was launched in the Atlantic Ocean in 2020 as part of a project initiated by Scottish siblings Ollie and Harry Ferguson, continues to make headlines. The project, which captured the imagination of many adventures, was recognized with a second Guinness World Records award commemorating its remarkable voyage through the Caribbean Sea, including Belize, before disappearing in the northern Atlantic in 2021. By then, it had covered 9,593.34 nautical miles, the longest distance traveled by a toy ship.
Community and Society
Businesses in the Cayes still reporting a shortage of beverage products
Easter weekend is approaching, and like every year, there will be a significant increase in the number of people visiting the Cayes (San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, and Caye Caulker). While many businesses, such as bars and restaurants, are looking forward to this busy time of the year, they are concerned about the reported shortages of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Bowen and Bowen Limited, the leading supplier, has indicated that the shortage in production is due to repairs and maintenance of their equipment. However, they assure their customers that there is enough beverage inventory for the busy Easter holidays.
Community and Society
RRR rescues kayakers on in the reef
On March 16th, the Rickilee Response and Rescue (RRR) team came to the rescue when a father and his two young daughters ran into trouble while kayaking near the reef due to the strong winds. The RRR team was called, and their North Grid Leader, Samuel Lin from Scuba Daze Belize, Javier Bardales, Steve Bowen, and Michael S Cain, quickly responded to the rough waters. They worked together to rescue the tourists and save the day.
Community and Society
Island Emergency Services is now offering free services to Belizeans
The management and team of Island Emergency Services (IES) has announced that its ambulance services are now free of charge for Belizeans on the island. IES is a private 24-hour emergency company funded by Mr. Abner Bacab, and it is equipped with ambulances to respond to medical emergencies on the island. This decision comes from IES’ commitment to the well-being, health, and wellness of all local community members and providing professional, pre-hospital care for those in need.
Community and Society
Two San Pedro Police officers and a Special Constable recognized
The San Pedro Police Formation continues to recognize the work of its members serving the island community. For February, they awarded Corporal DJenn Cayetano for outstanding leadership qualities. Julian Lopez was distinguished as Special Constable of the Month, and the Police Officer of the Month award went to Detective Constable Hubert Bermudez with the GI3 (gang intelligence) Unit.
