Community and Society
Electricity supply issues still threatening Ambergris Caye; nationwide load shedding scheduled
The country's energy crisis continues, but Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is tackling the issue as best as possible. To maintain power stability on the national grid, BEL is implementing daily load shedding or planned outages for some regions of the country. This has become necessary as BEL currently does not have enough generation capacity in the country after its primary provider in Mexico has been unable to supply them due to power demands on their side.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police Formation receive dash cameras
On Thursday, May 9th, the San Pedro Police Formation received six dash cameras for their vehicles from San Pedro Town Councillor Jose Castellanos. The equipment is to promote safety and enhance police officers' duties. The dash cameras will capture front-view images and the interior of the police vehicles. The cameras record video in 4K resolution, and all footage will be stored and examined at the police station.
Community and Society
Third Annual Kentucky Derby benefit for Saga Humane Society a profitable and entertaining success
Flaire and fanfare of the world-renowned horse race, the Kentucky Derby, served as the theme for the third annual benefit for Saga Humane Society on Saturday, May 4th. Hosted by Kristen Newton, owner of Someplace South CafeBar where the event was held, dozens of Saga volunteers organized the details, which included an impressive selection of silent auction items and raffle prizes. Adding to the entertainment was the Fancy Hat and Human Dressage (a form of horse riding performed in exhibitions and competitions) contests that amused the jovial crowd.
Community and Society
Holly Edgell hosts Workshop and Second Annual Belize Prize for Investigative Journalism
n Saturday, May 4th, the Belize Prize for Investigative Journalism (BPIJ) held a pivotal workshop at the University of West Indies (UWI) Open Campus in Belize City. This significant event, organized by BPIJ Coordinator Holly Edgell, with support from the United States Embassy in Belize, was part of a series of activities to promote journalism in Belize.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council starts Legends over 35 Cup
On April 28th, the San Pedro Town Council Sports kicked off a football tournament for men who are thirty-five years and older under the theme “Legends over 35 Cup,” held at the Ambergris stadium at 6:30 PM. Food and drinks were available, and a five-dollar entrance fee per person was charged.
Community and Society
San Pedro R.C. School held a Plant vs Plastic Costume Coompetition
On Tuesday, April 30th, the San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) celebrated the annual 'Earth Day' under the theme 'Planet vs Plastic' with a costume competition. The event started at the school's compound at 10AM, and students were challenged to create wearable costumes using only recyclable materials. This competition was not just about creativity but about raising awareness of the detrimental effects of plastic on human and planetary health and advocating for its end.
Community and Society
Street paving begins on the San Pedrito Highway
Now that the Belize Water Services Limited work along the San Pedrito Highway has finished, paving is starting along this stretch of road connecting the San Pedrito and San Pablo subdivisions. This road network is a better and less congested alternative when traveling south of San Pedro Town. As the paving starts, access to this road will be restricted, mainly to large trucks. Golf carts, however, may still use it as a single lane and follow designated detours along the airstrip.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye in darkness as power outage goes in to the eleventh hour
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, has been without electricity since 10:20 AM today when an unplanned power outage affected the entire island on Wednesday,...
