Community and Society
Senior Citizens benefit from Digital Skills Training
On October 13th and 14th, an important initiative aimed at helping senior citizens navigate smartphone communication occurred. The first session was held on Sunday from 1PM to 3PM in Ambergris Caye, followed by a Monday session from 10AM to 12PM in Caye Caulker. These educational training sessions focused on enhancing digital skills, boosting confidence, and improving overall communication among seniors.
Community and Society
Mandated easements ensure emergency vehicle and public areas
Access to the beach in many areas of downtown San Pedro is often facilitated through alleyways known as easements, primarily located between buildings. These easements are considered public land, meaning no one may use or obstruct them without proper authorization. While some areas provide easy access to these amenities, others may face conflicts due to ongoing construction projects. By law, 10-foot easements are required to allow access to emergency vehicles, and local authorities are responsible for ensuring compliance with this requirement.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club hosts recruitment session in Caye Caulker
As the San Pedro Lions Club continues to grow its membership, it is also encouraging the establishment of additional branches in other parts of the country. On October 12th, club members visited the sister island of Caye Caulker to finalize details and officially launch their new branch in La Isla Cariñosa.
Community and Society
Reverse Osmosis Water Plant inaugurated in Caye Caulker
On Friday, October 11th, Belize Water Services (BWS) celebrated the inauguration of its 150k Reverse Osmosis Plant and a groundbreaking ceremony for a new...
Community and Society
Four San Pedro athletes participate in the 2024 CODICADER Games; Belize delegation wins eight medals
On Saturday, October 5th, four students from the island embarked on a journey to El Salvador to represent the island at the 21st Council for Sports and Recreation of Central America (CODICADER) Games. The participating athletes included Brandon Quijano and Izabel Usher, who represented San Pedro High School in track and field events. Aysha Acosta and Tamilli McCauley also joined the King's College Basketball team in this year's CODICADER competition.
Community and Society
Indigenous People’s Resistance Day 2024 – Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day, October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs joins the people of Belize and the world in commemorating the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous People. This year’s theme, "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact," reminds us of the urgent need to safeguard the Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to their lands and territories, which are important to biodiversity and the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity.
Community and Society
SPTC reiterates that proper garbage disposal is everyone’s business
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is aggressively addressing the ongoing issue of improper garbage disposal across the island. Despite several calls for residents to help clean up the island, the issue persists at an alarming rate. As a result, the SPTC is now taking a proactive approach to solving the problem. Anyone caught violating the law regarding littering and improper garbage disposal will be liable to pay a minimum fine of five hundred dollars.
Community and Society
Island residents concerned about rising home rental prices as San Pedro continues to grow
The cost of living in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, has always been higher than in other parts of Belize. As one of the fastest growing municipalities, many people from off the island come to work here and usually look for affordable homes to rent in the outskirts of downtown San Pedro. In the past, these areas lacked essential infrastructure, but now there are planned projects to upgrade them with more services and amenities; conversely, rent for housing is expected to increase as the market becomes more robust and the demand for housing increases. This is causing concern among lower-income residents, especially as there is no known policy in Belize to regulate rental costs.
