Community and Society
Independence Day Message from the Prime Minister of Belize, Rt. Hon. Dean Oliver Barrow
"As we prepare to celebrate the anniversary of our Independence, I have been reflecting on just how glorious an achievement it was."
Community and Society
Island authorities in Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye seek more autonomy for better decision-making
Some problems include the assignation of personnel to run the islands’ Transport Department and the approval of high-rise buildings. Island leaders take issue with the assignations, as they include members from the mainland, making the decision process on important island matters frustrating.
Community and Society
Hope Haven hosts a successful fundraiser in League, Texas USA
To raise funds for San Pedro’s Hope Haven Center, an auction was held in League City, Texas, USA on Saturday, September 15th.
Community and Society
Island students celebrate Belize’s 37th year of Independence
In their festive red, white and blues, students paraded through the main part of town in honor of Belize's 37th Anniversary of Independence.
Community and Society
Mexican 3rd party Insurance required to enter Mexico with Belizean Vehicle
Belizean buses and private vehicles entering Chetumal, Cancun or any other destination within the state of Mexico are now required to purchase insurance in order for them to enter the neighboring country legally.
Community and Society
‘I got the Voice’ donates $1,000 to San Pedro’s Cancer Society
A $1,000 donation was made to the San Pedro Cancer Society (SPCS) on Friday, September 14th by producers of the annual karaoke competition from San Ignacio, Cayo District, ‘I Got the Voice.’
Community and Society
SPTC weighs in on the approval of docks and piers
The island’s led authority, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has repeatedly indicated that avoiding the construction of new piers is difficult because it is out of their jurisdiction and that the Ministry of Natural Resources is the governmental entity that grants the permits to use the seabed.
Community and Society
San Pedro honors 220th Battle of St. George’s Caye with a new beauty ambassador and a patriotic parade
After the official crowning of Miss San Pedro 2018-19 Chelsea Muñoz, island students and members of the SPTC joined in a uniform parade throughout San Pedro Town to honor the 220th anniversary of the Battle of St. George's Caye.