Community and Society
Calendar of events for the San Pedro Lobster Festival announced
While Caye Caulker is not hosting their annual lobster fest due to COVID-19, the anticipated event, which celebrates the opening of the lobster season, is set to take place in San Pedro Town. On Friday, June 11th, the San Pedro Lobster Festival committee announced a schedule of events revealing the different venues of this year’s Lobster Crawl. Traditionally this culminates with a block party at Central Park; however, there will be no block party this year.
Entertainment
Belize’s Film Commissioner, Nigel Miguel, featured in Kalyagen’s STEM THE TIDE campaign
On April 3rd, KalyagenTM released The Stemregen Effect, the first in a series of social media ads featuring former UCLA Bruins and NBA players, Nigel Miguel, Marques Johnson and Mitchell Butler as part of their STEM THE TIDE OF TIME campaign. The campaign is to promote STEMREGEN®, a natural stem cell enhancer that has been documented to increase the number of circulating stem cells by stimulating Endogenous Stem Cell Mobilization (ESCM) thereby supporting the body's natural ability to repair and stay healthy.Â
Entertainment
Scottish toy pirate ship, A2, sailing off the coast of Cuba
The adventurous Scottish toy pirate ship, Adventure II or A2, continues its trek back home to Europe, sailing the Atlantic Ocean with its current location just north of Cuba. The acclaimed Playmobil, which spent several days in Belize between January and February of this year, is sailing at an average speed of 1.1 knots and remains on course. It is anticipated to pass Miami, Florida, USA by this weekend.
Conservation
Forest Department Successfully Captures of Jaguar in Southern Belize
On Monday, December 28, 2020, the Forest Department with support from the Belize Zoo and the Ya’axche Conservation Trust responded to a report of a young male jaguar which was captured in Pine Hills, Toledo District. The jaguar was successfully relocated to the Belize Zoo. The Forest Department recognizes that the livelihood and safety of people are important, and we continue to work along with farmers to prevent any further attacks by jaguars on livestock.
Arts & Culture
Belize set to launch its first Film and Media School
A historic MOU to develop the first Film and Media School in Belize has been signed between Galen University and the Office of the Belize Film Commissioner (OBFC).
Entertainment
SPTC and DJ Debbie host a drive-by parade on Ambergris Caye for Independence Day
A small drive-by parade marked the extent of the September Celebrations in San Pedro Town. DJ Debbie and DJ Gene Lopez, accompanied by the traffic department brought music and cheer through the many subdivisions.
Entertainment
Belizean model and actress Indira Andrewin shines at Venice Film Festival
Belizean Actress Indira Andrewin portrays the role of the Xtabai in the film "Selva Tragica" and was nominated for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival.
Community and Society
Vivelo Y Gozalo, El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro is back!
The 3-day celebration of San Pedro's annual Carnaval is underway - with children and adults alike truly living up to the theme: Vivelo y Gozalo!
