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Belize Electricity Limited
Community and Society
SPTC Calls for Removal of Illegal Signs from Streets and Beaches
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is launching a campaign to address visual pollution from the growing number of signs promoting businesses along roadways and in public spaces across town. As the island administration has stated in the past, all business operations must be conducted within the premises specified under their trade license regulations. The move has garnered support from many community members, although some argue that roadside signage remains one of the most effective ways to promote their services.
Community and Society
BEL Completes Island-Wide Maintenance and Grid Upgrades in San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) carried out a planned power outage on Sunday, June 7th, from 7AM to 3PM, affecting the entire island of San Pedro as crews performed critical maintenance and system upgrades. The outage, announced in advance by BEL, involved the strategic deployment of teams and utility trucks across the island to complete work at the San Pedro Substation and along distribution lines.
Community and Society
BEL Linesmen Return Home After Assisting Jamaica in Hurricane Recovery Efforts
A team of linemen with Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has returned to the country after being deployed to Jamaica to aid the Jamaica Public Service (JPS) Company in restoring power to areas affected by Hurricane Melissa, which devastated the island nation in October of last year.
Community and Society
BEL’s New Electricity Metering System Now in Caye Caulker
The ongoing installation of Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) new Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) system has now reached La Isla Cariñosa of Caye Caulker. The deployment of the new smart meters began on February 9th and is designed to give customers greater control over their electricity usage.
Community and Society
BEL rolls out new electricity metering system in San Pedro
A team from Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) held a stakeholder meeting in San Pedro Town on January 22nd to provide key updates on the ongoing deployment of its Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) project. The meeting, hosted at the Watermark Belize Hotel, detailed the implementation progress of the modern energy system, which is designed to give customers greater control over their electricity usage, among other benefits.
Community and Society
BEL Sends Second Power Crew to Support Jamaica’s Recovery
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) dispatched a second team of power line technicians to Jamaica’s Westmoreland Parish on January 4, 2026, to assist with ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Melissa.
Business & Economy
Electricity Rates Rise, BEL Says Maintaining Service Will Be Challenging
Now in 2026, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) began rolling out new electricity tariffs on January 1st, following approval from the Public Utilities Commission (PUC). The PUC approved a three-cent-per-kilowatt-hour increase over 30 months. BEL had requested an increase of nearly five cents over 24 months.
Environment
Secret Beach to Undergo Beach Rehabilitation Project in 2026
Secret Beach, one of Ambergris Caye’s most popular tourist destinations, is slated to undergo a beach rehabilitation project in 2026 as part of ongoing efforts to address shoreline erosion on the island. Area Representative Hon. Andre Perez confirmed that erosion has been identified at Secret Beach, located northwest of San Pedro Town, prompting plans for a beach nourishment programme. The area continues to attract heavy visitor traffic, particularly during peak tourism periods.