Community and Society
British Paratroopers on a six-week exercise in Belize
British paratroopers from the United Kingdom are on a six-week training in the jungle of Belize. The exercise will test the Paratroopers' survival skills in the jungles of the country and is part of ‘Exercise Mayan Warrior.’
Community and Society
SPTC and volunteers repaint Central Park benches
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) along with members San Pedro High School male softball team and the Child Advisory Board (CAB) joined forces to repaint the benches at Central Park on Tuesday, April 16th.
Arts & Culture
Sir Colville Young and Joel Nagel announce the establishment of the Belize Academy of the Performing Arts (BAPA)
Belize Governor-General Sir Colville Young and Attorney Joel Nagel, a resident of San Pedro Town and the chairman of Caye International Bank, Ltd., have announced the establishment of the Belize Academy of the Performing Arts (BAPA) in Belize City.
Business & Economy
Havana Cigar hosts Habanos distributors and introduces new cigar and Cuban rum
The promotion of one of Cuba’s top cigars, Partagas-Habana Serie D No. 4, under the Habanos family, took place at a special event on Thursday, April 11th at Havana Cigars in downtown San Pedro.
Community and Society
House of Representatives and Senate pass ICJ Referendum Bill
Both the House of Representatives and the Senate passed the Belize Territorial Dispute Referendum Bill 2019, which will give way to hosting a national referendum on whether to settle the ongoing dispute with Guatemala at the International Court of Justice (ICJ).
Community and Society
Boca del Rio park and beach rehabilitation project inaugurated
San Pedro now has a new beach along with a refurbished park in the said area- a project spearheaded by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in collaboration with The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC).
Community and Society
Recycled hopscotch set installed at Holy Cross Anglican School
Holy Cross Anglican School students can now enjoy a recycled hopscotch set that was installed at their school on Tuesday, April 9th. The hopscotch blocks are made from recycled glass collected during various clean-up campaigns hosted by San Pedro Clean and Green.
Community and Society
San Pedro Smile Center Dental Clinic celebrates 13 years of service
For the past 13 years, the San Pedro Smile Center Dental Clinic, located at the Holy Cross Anglican School (HCAS) in the San Mateo Area of San Pedro Town, has been hosting volunteers that provide free dental services to Belizean children and other members of the community.