Community and Society
Consultation held in San Pedro to discuss amendments to Sport Fishing Regulations
On Wednesday, April 9th, the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) held a follow-up consultation session with stakeholders from the sport fishing industry in San Pedro. The meeting occurred at the Sunbreeze Hotel and focused on revising the Coastal Zone Management Act regarding sport fishing regulations. Participants engaged in the revision process and provided additional feedback on improvements that could be made to the management and laws governing the sector.
Community and Society
San Pedro and Clearwater are set to soon establish a sister-city relationship
The Mayor of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Gualberto ‘Wally’ Nuñez, has just returned from Clearwater, Florida, where he has been working to establish a sister-city partnership. This partnership will emphasize marine conservation, a shared priority for both municipalities.
Accidents & Disasters
Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Engagement Workshop held in San Pedro
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, in collaboration with the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), held a critical Disaster Risk Management (DRM) and Climate Change Engagement Workshop in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Wednesday, April 9th. The event is part of the “Community Engagement of the Coastal Zone and Fisheries Sector of Belize through CCA and DRM Capacity Building” project, which aims to strengthen resilience in the coastal zone and fisheries sector.
Community and Society
Nathaniel Reyes selected to represent Belize in the Sub Zonal Chess Championship
The Belize Chess Federation (BCF) has announced its participation in the prestigious Subzonal Chess Championship Zone 2.3.1, which will take place in Tegucigalpa, Honduras, from April 13 to 20, 2025. Representing Belize at this international event will be Nathaniel Reyes, one of the country's rising chess stars, alongside Charlton Roches from the Belize Defense Force.
Community and Society
Weather to blame for recent power outages in San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) issued an official statement on Tuesday, April 8th, explaining the cause of a series of power outages in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, that occurred the day before. These outages affected island customers for several hours, from Monday night to Tuesday morning. They were attributed to light rain, excessive dust, and salt contamination at the company’s substations and related infrastructure.
Community and Society
Island residents and stakeholders express opposition to overwater development at Cayo Rosario
Residents and visitors of San Pedro Town gathered at the Lions Den on Tuesday, April 8th, to discuss the escalating environmental concerns surrounding the controversial development project on Cayo Rosario. The meeting was led by local activist Elito Arceo and supported by environmental groups such as the Belize Bonefish & Tarpon Trust, Oceana, and Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD). The purpose of the gathering was to address the dredging and mangrove destruction threatening the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and to outline strategies to protect this ecologically significant area.
Community and Society
Glow walk/run raises autism awareness in San Pedro
On April 4th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) organized an autism glow walk/run at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas) to raise awareness and support for autistic children. This event, made possible by the collaboration with Autism Belize and the active participation of the community, started at 6PM and attracted a large crowd. Participants received free glow sticks to enhance the festive atmosphere.
Community and Society
BEL Manages Power Restoration Following System-Wide Outages in San Pedro Caused by Dust & Salt Contamination on Power Infrastructure
On Monday, April 7, 2025, we experienced a series of system-wide outages in San Pedro affecting customers on the island between 6:35 p.m. last night to 4:38 a.m. this morning. The primary cause of the outages was light rain mixing with excessive dust and salt contamination at our substations, equipment, and supporting structures, causing “tracking.” This means electricity leaks from the energized equipment to the ground, causing electrical faults and outages.