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Father Eduardo Montemayor
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary honors 18 graduates in Class of 2026
The Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) celebrated its graduating Class of 2026 on Saturday, June 13th, during its 26th commencement exercise held at the Watermark Hotel. Family members, teachers, school officials, and friends gathered to honor the 18 students as they completed their primary school education and prepared to begin the next chapter of their academic journey.
Education
San Pedro High School Marks 50th Milestone with Record Graduation Class
San Pedro High School celebrated its 50th graduation ceremony on Saturday, June 6th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, beginning at 4PM. A total of 153 students crossed the stage, making this the largest graduating class in the school's history. The ceremony featured speeches, awards, and the formal presentation of diplomas, with Principal Maria C. Flota addressing graduates during the milestone event.
Community and Society
Island Community Celebrates 100th Birthday of Tomasita Gomez
On Sunday, March 15th, the island community celebrated the 100th birthday of Tomasita Reymunda Guerrero de Gomez. Family and friends from across the island and beyond celebrated the remarkable milestone at her residence. Many islanders stopped by to extend their warm wishes to Tomasita as she reached this extraordinary moment in her life.
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary School celebrates 25 years of service
Isla Bonita Elementary School welcomed new and returning students on Friday, August 29, with an orientation day marking the school’s 25th anniversary. The celebration featured fun activities, educational messages, and lively entertainment.
Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic School Celebrates Standard Six Graduates
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) commencement exercise was a celebration to remember, as parents, friends, and the entire school community recognized the efforts of the 2025 graduating class. Held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on June 21st, Standard Six students received their primary school certificates as they prepared to continue their educational journey into high school.
Education
Isla Bonita Elementary graduates 18
The Isla Bonita Elementary School (IBES) held its 25th commencement ceremony on June 21st, graduating 18 students. The event occurred at the Watermark Hotel, north of San Pedro Town, under the theme “Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, today is a gift.” The ceremony began with an opening hymn by Mrs. Ancira Reyes and Mr. Ramon Guerrero, accompanied by the graduates. This was followed by a special blessing delivered by Father Eduardo Montemayor. A final hymn was performed before attendees sang the Belize National Anthem.
Community and Society
San Pedro Female Police Officers attend church service to welcome Women’s Month
San Pedro Town celebrated the worldwide recognition of women on March 2nd with a special mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic church. March is recognized as Women's Month globally, and various activities are organized to honor and appreciate women's contributions to society. On the island, the female members of the San Pedro Police Formation and their commanders attended the church service, where other residents and community leaders joined them.
Business & Economy
Castillo’s Hardware celebrates 25 years of service to the San Pedro community
San Pedro’s well-known business, Castillo’s Do It Best Hardware Ltd, celebrated its 25th anniversary on Wednesday, February 19th. To commemorate this milestone, the management hosted an appreciation event, which included a raffle where 25 lucky customers could win $1,000 each, alongside other tokens of appreciation.