Sports
Team Belize wins Fifteen Medals at the 2025 Central American Games
The 12th edition of the Central American Games concluded on Thursday, October 30th, in Guatemala, with Belizean athletes delivering strong performances across multiple disciplines. Among the final competitors representing Belize were San Pedranos Johann Marin and former Miss San Pedro, Alexa Acosta, both competing in the weightlifting championships. Acosta made history as the first Belizean female athlete to compete in weightlifting at the Central American Games.
Sports
Belize Billiards Team Grab Gold in Central American Games
Belize has claimed its first gold medal of the XII Central American Games in Guatemala City, where Nain Jorge Rosado and Immer Lima delivered a standout performance in the 9-Ball Team Billiards Championship on Tuesday, October 28, 2025. Rosado and Lima secured the historic gold after outplaying Guatemala’s Luis Lemus and Everest López in a commanding final match that placed Belize at the top of the podium in cue sports. Also joining the Belize National Billiards Team is San Pedro’s own Karla Gillett, who claimed a bronze medal along with Selvani Yasmin Leiva in the Women’s 8-Ball Team Billiards competition.
Sports
SPHS Female Volleyball Team Wins Regional Tournament
On October 25th, the San Pedro High School (SPHS) female volleyball team clinched the regional championship at the Orange Walk Sports Complex. The knockout-style tournament featured four female and four male teams from across the northern region, each competing in high-intensity, best-of-five matches for a chance to advance to the next round. SPHS secured the title after defeating Orange Walk Technical High School (OWTH) in their opening game and later triumphing over Corozal Community College (CCC) in the finals.
Sports
Joker FC Maintains Lead in the Island League Football Tournament
Joker FC continues to dominate the Island League Football Tournament, holding on to the top spot with a total of six points after the second round of matches. In second place is Alaia FC with four points, followed closely by Boca Bombers FC, also with four points. Shark Shooters FC and Survivor United FC round out the top five standings.
Sports
Island Academy Dominates San Pedro Primary Volleyball Elimination Tournament
The Island Academy emerged as the top contender in both the male and female divisions during the San Pedro primary school volleyball elimination tournament held on Friday, October 24th, at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School. The competition brought together local schools vying for the chance to represent San Pedro at the upcoming Belize District Primary School Volleyball Finals, scheduled for November 11th at Swift Hall in Belize City.
Sports
Interoffice Football Tournament Rolls Into Semi-Finals
After several exciting weeks of competition, the Interoffice Football Tournament is nearing its climax, with the semi-finals set to kick off on Sunday, November 2nd. Four teams, Ramon’s Village Resort, Alaia, Mahogany Bay, and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), have advanced and will now battle for a coveted spot in the finals. Defending champions Ramon’s remain determined to hold onto their title.
Sports
Island Athletes Compete at Central American Games; Belize Secures Two Medals
The 12th edition of the Central American Games is underway in Guatemala, with several Belizean athletes competing during the first week of events. Among the national delegation, four San Pedranos proudly represent the island: Julio Bardalez with the National Softball Team, Kian Trejo in triathlon, and Alexa Acosta and Johann Marin in weightlifting.
Community and Society
Charity Run Raises Funds for Hope Haven
At 6:30AM on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 40 registered runners and walkers gathered in front of the Grand Caribe Resort just north of San Pedro to take part in a 5K Charity Walk/Run. Hosted by Belize Water Services (BWS) and the Caribbean Water and Wastewater Association (CWWA), the community event was held in partnership with Hope Haven Belize Children’s Home and Empowerment Center. The US$25 visitor registration fee or the $25BZ local registration fee per participant directly benefited the charity.
