Community and Society
3,000 Acres on Northern Ambergris Caye Set for Public Auction
A large parcel of land on northern Ambergris Caye, covering about 3,000 acres, will be auctioned in Belize City on Saturday, March 21st. The public notice was issued by the Barrow and Williams law firm.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council Advances Infrastructure Works Across the Island
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) continues to carry out a series of infrastructure improvements across the island, focusing on road conditions, drainage systems, and environmental concerns. As part of these efforts, crews completed initial repairs on the Boca del Rio Bridge on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, working from 6PM each evening. The work included replacing damaged cobblestones and paving in affected areas, while other upgrades like drain cleaning, maintenance hole repairs, and sargassum removal are being done in various parts of town.
Community and Society
BTB partners with “Dr. of the Flats” to train San Pedro tour guides
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with trainer Omar Arceo, known as “Dr. of the Flats,” launched the first adult fly-fishing training course for licensed tour guides in San Pedro, Belize. The six-day program ran from March 3rd to March 14th, culminating in an informal certificate presentation and dinner held at La Mulata Backyard Eatery on March 14th at 7:30PM. Ten participants completed rigorous training sessions to expand their professional skills.
Community and Society
Women’s Market Day Highlights Local Entrepreneurs in San Pedro
On March 14th, a Women’s Market Day was held in San Pedro Town from 11AM to 3PM at the Cart Stop. Sponsored by the Joseph and Catherine Cooper Foundation for Belize, the event was hosted by San Pedro Town Councilor Dianeli Aranda. It featured 14 booths highlighting local women-run businesses offering everything from handmade crafts and plants to clothing, unique finds, and online stores.
Community and Society
Island Community Celebrates 100th Birthday of Tomasita Gomez
On Sunday, March 15th, the island community celebrated the 100th birthday of Tomasita Reymunda Guerrero de Gomez. Family and friends from across the island and beyond celebrated the remarkable milestone at her residence. Many islanders stopped by to extend their warm wishes to Tomasita as she reached this extraordinary moment in her life.
Community and Society
Jazelie Azueta and Martin Dawson host women’s self-defence training
Islander Jazelie ‘Jaz’ Azueta organized a teen and women’s self-defence seminar on March 15th in collaboration with Martin Dawson of Dawson’s Pit Fighters. The session taught participants physical techniques to help them protect themselves if attacked.
Community and Society
Cluckington Challenge Raises $10,000 for ACES Wildlife Rescue
Ambergris Caye’s community rallied for the fourth annual Cluckington Challenge on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in San Pedro Town. The island-wide putt-putt golf event featured eight bars hosting creative 18-hole courses. Players navigated the mini-golf challenge across different venues, raising $10,000 for ACES Wildlife Rescue, the only rescue, rehabilitation, and release center serving wildlife in the northern Cayes.
Community and Society
San Pedro Bids Farewell to Tourism Pioneer Celi McCorkle
The community of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, and many across Belize were saddened on March 7th with the passing of island icon, entrepreneur, and tourism pioneer Celi Nuñez McCorkle at the age of 87. Referred to as the “Mother of Tourism,” McCorkle was recognized for opening the island’s first guesthouse, the Holiday Hotel, in 1965, which continues operating today. Her legacy and love for the island not only helped pave the way for San Pedro to become Belize’s premier tourism destination but also contributed significantly to the development of education on Ambergris Caye. Her influence will be remembered for generations to come.