Community and Society
Traffic wardens and police officers participate in partnership and life skills training
Traffic wardens for the San Pedro Traffic Department and members of the San Pedro Police Formation participated in a life skill course called ‘Partnership and Life Skills’ on Monday, April 8th inside the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) conference room.
Community and Society
San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board monitoring noise pollution on the island
The San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board (SPLLB) has been closely monitoring the level of noise pollution at various establishments on the island. This they claim, is in order to maintain San Pedro Town as a peaceful and Child Friendly Municipality.
Community and Society
Alaia Charity Foundation hosts first ever Half Marathon and 10K run
Thirty-four runners participated in the event, hailing from Ambergris Caye, United States of America, the mainland and some as far as Placencia. The purpose of the event was to raise funds to provide financial, educational, medical and environmental support to disenfranchised island families.
Business & Economy
Cable TV operators get HBO Copyright compliant
Belize cable television operators have legitimized their transmission of Home Box Office (HBO) programs, by signing a three-year contract with HBO Latin America to pay all copyright royalties due to the owners of the content.
Community and Society
SPTC LED Officer Travels to Taiwan for workshop on Eco-Tourism Promotion
The San Pedro Town Council is pleased to announce that the Local Economic Development Officer, Mr. Jorge Aldana has recently completed a workshop on Eco-Tourism Promotion, sponsored by the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) through the International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF).
Community and Society
Annual Masquerade Ball Fundraiser hosted at Holiday Hotel
Proceeds from this event will benefit Hope Haven Children’s Shelter & SHINE Community Center and American Crocodile Education Sanctuary. Organizers would also like to thank everyone who attended and made the Masquerade Ball a success!
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Spring Equinox
"The Board of Directors of MGMSAC, Ltd, thank all of you for your attendance, sponsorship, volunteerism and hard work. "
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Traffic
"Every day that I walk around town I see irresponsible drivers speeding. Everybody complains about the amount of golf carts coming to the island, but when anybody is driving, they seem to forget that there are pedestrians."