Community and Society
Grim Reefer Claims Top La San Pedrana Wahoo Tournament
The fourth annual La San Pedrana Wahoo Tournament was held on January 17th and 18th at La San Pedrana Bar & Grill, located inside the Holiday Hotel in San Pedro Town. Organized by local fishing enthusiasts, the two-day event attracted 16 boats competing for top honors in catching and weighing wahoo.
Community and Society
Second Cohort of SPICE Program Graduates Nine Students
The San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE) celebrated the graduation of its second cohort of island-trained cooks on Friday, January 17th, at Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Town. A graduation ceremony and celebratory dinner were held at the school, where graduates prepared and served a three-course meal for guests. The program is expected to continue later this year with its third edition.
Community and Society
Archbishop Wright Visits San Pedro’s Holy Cross Anglican Church and School
On January 14th, Philip Wright, Archbishop Primate and Metropolitan of the Church in the Province of the West Indies and Lord Bishop of Belize, made his inaugural school visit as archbishop to Holy Cross Anglican Church and Holy Cross Anglican School in San Pedro Town. Rev. Canon Barbara Rosado accompanied him.
Community and Society
Community Conversations: Strategy First … Or Pay Later!
Belize’s economy continues to show signs of both opportunity and growth. However, businesses (organizations) still have to be mindful of inflationary pressures, labour constraints, and productivity gaps. Therefore, it is important to plan. If not, plan to fail. Planning, alignment, execution, and monitoring should be a priority for all organizations as much as opportunity, relevance and survival.
Community and Society
Dianeli Aranda Reflects on Five Years as Town Councillor
San Pedro Town Councillor Dianeli Aranda sat down for an in-depth interview on January 13th, reflecting on her five years in office and the various roles she has undertaken in service to the island community. During the discussion, Aranda highlighted her work in women’s, youth, and children’s affairs, as well as in human development, noting that her approach to public service remains hands-on and community-centered.
Community and Society
Rising Demand Strains San Pedro’s Fish Supply
San Pedro is seeing a noticeable decline in local fish supplies, forcing restaurants and markets to increasingly rely on imported seafood such as snapper, grouper, and octopus. The shortage has intensified in recent weeks, affecting the island’s seafood-driven dining scene. Local fishing guides and restaurant operators report dwindling catches around Ambergris Caye, where tourism continues to drive strong demand. The issue has become more pronounced since the start of the year, with restaurants struggling to source fresh, local fish consistently.
Community and Society
San Pedro Fire Service Expands Safety Outreach in 2026
The San Pedro Fire Service has announced a safety outreach for the first quarter of 2026, focusing on community engagement, fire safety awareness, and improved fire response planning. The initiative will run from January through March and aims to strengthen overall community safety across the island.
Community and Society
Belize Mission Project Returns to San Pedro for Annual Dental Clinics
From January 12th to 16th, a team of dentists from the United States, part of the Belize Mission Project (BMP), returned to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to provide free dental services to the community. The visiting team, joined by local volunteers and specialists, held clinics for hundreds of island residents at the San Pedro Lions Den.
