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Government
San Pedro Hosts Public Service Information Day
The annual Belize Public Service Information Day was held on June 19th in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The event took place at Central Park and featured various government departments and public officers based in San Pedro. Informational booths were set up to share valuable services and resources with the many island residents who stopped by.
Government
Guatemalan Military Continues to Challenge BDF Presence in Sarstoon River
Guatemalan military incursions into Belize's southern waters near the Sarstoon River were once again reported after a video shared on May 28th showed Guatemalan soldiers confronting members of the Belize Defense Force (BDF). The incident did not escalate, despite Guatemalan military personnel repeatedly approaching the Belizean patrol and insisting that they were operating within Guatemalan territory. The Belizean soldiers stood firm, informing their counterparts that they were in Belizean waters.
Government
Taiwanese Naval Squadron Concludes Regional Tour in Belize
The Republic of China (Taiwan) Navy’s goodwill fleet made a historic return to Belize on Thursday, April 22nd, as part of the 2026 Midshipmen Cruising and Training Squadron. The visit marked the conclusion of the squadron’s regional tour, which included stops in St. Kitts and Nevis and St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
Community and Society
The Belize Coast Guard opens patrol base in Caye Caulker
The Belize Coast Guard (BCG) has expanded its services on the cayes with the opening of a new patrol base in Caye Caulker on Wednesday, April 1st. The initiative aims to strengthen protection and enhance surveillance in the area, benefiting residents and stakeholders on the island.
Police News
Police Say No Foul Play in Death of Canadian Found on Catamaran
Police have concluded that there was no foul play in the death of a Canadian man whose body was found aboard a drifting catamaran in Belizean waters on March 11th. The deceased has been identified as 72-year-old Thomas David Harman. According to police, Harman and his wife were sailing from Guatemala to the Cayman Islands when the incident occurred. Reports indicate that Harman climbed to the top of the mast to fix a sail, but fell and struck his head, leaving him unconscious.
Police News
Man Found Dead Aboard Drifting Catamaran Near Caye Caulker
Belizean authorities are investigating the sudden death of an older adult believed to be of Canadian nationality who was found inside a drifting catamaran approximately eight miles off the coast of Caye Caulker. According to reports, an older woman was also aboard the vessel and told authorities that the man died due to health complications. However, police said they found blood inside the catamaran, prompting a formal investigation.
Community and Society
Two San Pedro officers complete national drill training program
Two San Pedro police officers, Hubert Joseph, attached to the Gang Intelligence Unit, and Jarrel Martinez with the island’s sub-formation, completed a Non-Commissioned Officer Drill Course on Wednesday, March 4th. The three-week course brought together participants from several police formations across the country, as well as members from the Belize Defence Force Volunteer Battalion and the Belize Coast Guard.
Community and Society
Valentine’s Day Cleanup Highlights Ongoing Littering Concerns on Ambergris Caye
On Valentine’s Day, February 14th, the Ambergris North Alliance organized a community cleanup along San Pedro’s North Road. Roughly 45 to 50 volunteers gathered at four starting points: the Sir Barry Bowen Bridge, Grand Caribe, X’tan Ha, and Matachica, covering the stretch from the bridge to approximately nine miles north.