Community and Society
San Pedro celebrates women with first Red Carpet Gala event
San Pedro Town Council, in collaboration with Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez, sponsored the inaugural Red Carpet Gala on Friday, March 20th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The free event, which began at 7PM, attracted more than 100 women for an evening of dining, networking, and celebration.
Community and Society
San Pedro SDA Churches host ‘Communion in Action’ Health Fair
The Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) churches in San Pedro hosted a Community Health Fair on Saturday, March 21st, at Central Park, bringing together residents for a morning focused on health, wellness, and community outreach. The event, held from 9AM to 1PM, was organized by three local congregations, Central Adventist Church, New Horizon, and God is Truth, in observance of Global Youth Day 2026 under the theme “Communion in Action.”
Community and Society
Tour guide graduation honors San Pedro’s tourism pioneers
During the recent graduation of new tour guides in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, held on March 20th, a group of veteran tourism pioneers was recognized for their decades of contribution to the island’s tourism industry. The honored were acknowledged for their contributions to the development of San Pedro’s tourism product and for their continued dedication to the sector.
Community and Society
Hope Haven’s Shaila Herrera awarded by the National Women’s Commission
Hope Haven’s Shaila Herrera was among 14 outstanding women recognized on March 18th by the National Women’s Commission. The awards honour women for their contributions to the country’s growth and the development of their respective communities, spanning disciplines such as academia, education, and community work. Herrera was recognized with the Girl Child Award for her outstanding work at the Hope Haven Children’s Home in San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
3,000 Acres on Northern Ambergris Caye Set for Public Auction
A large parcel of land on northern Ambergris Caye, covering about 3,000 acres, will be auctioned in Belize City on Saturday, March 21st. The public notice was issued by the Barrow and Williams law firm.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council Advances Infrastructure Works Across the Island
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) continues to carry out a series of infrastructure improvements across the island, focusing on road conditions, drainage systems, and environmental concerns. As part of these efforts, crews completed initial repairs on the Boca del Rio Bridge on Tuesday, March 17th, and Wednesday, March 18th, working from 6PM each evening. The work included replacing damaged cobblestones and paving in affected areas, while other upgrades like drain cleaning, maintenance hole repairs, and sargassum removal are being done in various parts of town.
Community and Society
BTB partners with “Dr. of the Flats” to train San Pedro tour guides
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with trainer Omar Arceo, known as “Dr. of the Flats,” launched the first adult fly-fishing training course for licensed tour guides in San Pedro, Belize. The six-day program ran from March 3rd to March 14th, culminating in an informal certificate presentation and dinner held at La Mulata Backyard Eatery on March 14th at 7:30PM. Ten participants completed rigorous training sessions to expand their professional skills.
Community and Society
Women’s Market Day Highlights Local Entrepreneurs in San Pedro
On March 14th, a Women’s Market Day was held in San Pedro Town from 11AM to 3PM at the Cart Stop. Sponsored by the Joseph and Catherine Cooper Foundation for Belize, the event was hosted by San Pedro Town Councilor Dianeli Aranda. It featured 14 booths highlighting local women-run businesses offering everything from handmade crafts and plants to clothing, unique finds, and online stores.