Community and Society
San Pedro Police strengthen ties with Secret Beach businesses
The San Pedro Community Oriented Policing Unit (COPU) conducted a community policing Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 16th, in the Secret Beach area of northern Ambergris Caye. Police personnel met with restaurant and bar operators as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and the business community.
Community and Society
Taiwan Ambassador tours San Pedro Hospital as construction reaches 70%
His Excellency Amino C. Y. Chi, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize, visited San Pedro on September 18th to review construction progress at the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital. Belize Rural South Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez hosted the visit and accompanied Ambassador Chi on a tour of the project.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions serve 300 meals to essential workers for National Service Day
The San Pedro Lions Club prepared and donated 300 plates of food and soft drinks to essential workers across San Pedro on September 18th to mark National Service Day. The meals were distributed to public servants from several departments that provide essential services to the island community.
Community and Society
Beloved islander Maria Angela Varela receives Meritorious Service Award
San Pedro’s Maria Angela Varela was honored with the prestigious Meritorious Service Award for her significant contributions to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The award recognized Varela’s decades of community service and dedication to the island community's development and well-being.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions represent Belize at regional forum in Colombia
From September 9th through the 13th, Belize’s Provisional Region 59, which includes the San Pedro Lions and Leos Club, participated in the 46th ELAC Leos Convention (Encuentro Latinoamericano y del Caribe). The event was held in the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.
Community and Society
San Pedro marks Belize’s 45th Independence anniversary
San Pedro residents and visitors gathered on September 20th and 21st to celebrate the country’s 45th Independence anniversary under the theme, “Look at Me, I Am Belize @ 45.” The celebrations began at 8PM at the Saca Chispas Field with an evening of music, cultural presentations, and official ceremonies, then continued the following afternoon with the traditional Independence Day parade through the streets of San Pedro.
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San Pedro Pet Outreach Trains Volunteers for School Animal Awareness Program
On Wednesday, September 16th, San Pedro Pet Outreach held a teacher training session at Castaway Resort to prepare volunteer instructors for a new animal welfare and environmental education program in local elementary schools. The event brought together more than 20 volunteer teachers who will deliver an eight-month curriculum to approximately 200 students at New Horizons, Holy Cross, and Isla Bonita schools.
Community and Society
ASP Sheila Nicholas Takes Command of San Pedro Police
Inspector Sheila Nicholas has officially assumed duties as the new Officer Commanding (OC) of the San Pedro Police Formation. Nicholas is the first woman to lead the San Pedro Police Formation in 12 years. The last female officer to hold the post was current Deputy Commissioner of Police Sandra Bowden.