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Education
San Pedro Roman Catholic School Celebrates Literacy Day
On Monday, September 8th, San Pedro Roman Catholic School hosted its annual Literacy Open Day, welcoming students, parents, and community members to celebrate the...
Arts & Culture
Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez remembered in San Pedro
Aurelio Martinez, a name synonymous with Paranda music, left a lasting impact on Garifuna culture in the region. The Garifuna star, born in Honduras, was well-known in Belize, and his sudden passing has left his followers in grief. On Sunday, March 30th, members of the Garifuna community, united in their love for Martinez and his music, gathered at the Black and White Restaurant in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to honor the musical icon with singing and drumming.
Arts & Culture
Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez remembered following tragic death
Belize joins Honduras in mourning the loss of Garifuna icon Aurelio Martinez, 55, who tragically died in an airplane crash on Monday, March 17th. Martinez, along with 11 other passengers, perished shortly after their flight took off from the Honduran island of Roatan en route to his home city of La Ceiba.
Community and Society
Indigenous People’s Resistance Day 2024 – Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact
On this Indigenous Peoples’ Resistance Day, October 11, 2024, the Ministry of Human Development, Families, and Indigenous People’s Affairs joins the people of Belize and the world in commemorating the resilience, strength, and invaluable contributions of Indigenous People. This year’s theme, "Protecting the Rights of Indigenous Peoples in Voluntary Isolation and Initial Contact," reminds us of the urgent need to safeguard the Indigenous Peoples’ collective rights to their lands and territories, which are important to biodiversity and the preservation of cultural and linguistic diversity.
Community and Society
First Garifuna Settlement Day Fishing Tournament awards top teams
The long holiday weekend commemorating the arrival of the Garifuna people to Belize was celebrated with the first fishing tournament in its honor. Held on Sunday, November 19th, the over-the-water bar and grill Overseas hosted the fishing rodeo, attracting close to 20 teams. The long-day competition saw some of the best anglers rom the island, but only one team could take the grand prize home. At the end of the day, team The Navy, manned by Kristian Marin, Jailene Ancona, and Guillermo Nuñez, were the winners. They also took the top prize for the heaviest fish (Wahoo, 39lbs) and top angler.
Community and Society
Garifuna Settlement Day celebrated on the island
The Garifuna community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye joined the national Garifuna Settlement Day celebration over the weekend with parades, an all-night concert, and the traditional Yurumein, which is the re-enactment of the arrival of the Garinagu people to Belize in 1832. The annual public and bank holiday, celebrated on November 19th, was observed this year under the theme ‘Wаmúа, wаnісhіgu lubá ámuñеgü: óundаrunі hаmа nіburеіntіаn lun lаbаgаrіdu Gаrіfunа – Оur lаnd, оur сulturе, оur futurе: involving our уоuth fоr Gаrіfunа ѕurvіvаl.”
Community and Society
San Pedro celebrates Children’s Day with educational and cultural presentations
On Friday, November 18th, schools across the island celebrated Children’s Day with games and educational activities. Some of these schools took advantage of the occasion and, throughout the week, invited several island professionals to make inspirational presentations and raise awareness of the need to protect the fragile natural ecosystems supporting islands like San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
Arts & Culture
Activities announced for Garifuna Settlement Day in San Pedro
The island Garifuna community has prepared a program listing the celebrations regarding this year’s Garifuna Settlement Day. The activities started on Tuesday, November 15th, with drumming sessions at the central park and will span through the 19th, when the Garifuna Settlement Day, a public and bank holiday, will be observed across the country.
