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Mayor Gualberto 'Wally' Nuñez
Community and Society
2025 Children’s Rally Brings Out Students’ Patriotism in San Pedro
On Friday, September 19th, the annual Children’s Rally was celebrated across Belize. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, schools marked the occasion with parades and civic events. Upper-division students from island primary schools joined San Pedro High School (SPHS) at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, while lower-division students paraded through downtown San Pedro in a colorful patriotic display.
Community and Society
Island Honours 227th Battle of St. George’s Caye Anniversary
On Wednesday, September 10th, the 227th anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye was observed in San Pedro with a uniform parade and a short civic ceremony at Central Park. Festivities began the evening before with the traditional fire engine parade. The Battle of St. George’s Caye is a defining moment in Belize’s history.
Community and Society
San Pedro comes together for another successful Back to School haircut drive
As the new school year begins, many island students received free back-to-school haircuts thanks to a community-wide initiative supported by local authorities, the private sector, and the San Pedro Police Formation.
Community and Society
Caribbean Sprinter Sues San Pedro Town Council Over Forced Water Taxi Relocation
Caribbean Sprinter Limited, a water taxi company, has filed a lawsuit against the San Pedro Town Council and the Trade Licensing Board over a relocation order issued on August 7, 2024. The council directed all water taxis, including Caribbean Sprinter, to vacate the central eastern coast of the island by December 31, 2024.
Traffic
No Updates on Proposed Parking Meter Project for Barrier Reef Drive
Since March 2023, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has been working on a project to install parking meters along Barrier Reef Drive to ease traffic congestion in the downtown area. In 2025, aside from installing a few meters on a section of the busy street, the project has yet to be officially launched. An update on the project's status, including how much public funding has been invested so far, has yet to be disclosed.
Community and Society
Major Infrastructure Upgrades Coming to San Mateo
On July 30th, the San Pedro Town Council marked a pivotal step in the San Mateo Community Improvement Project by hosting a visit from the technical team leading the initiative. The meeting outlined the project’s phases and featured the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by Mayor Wally Nuñez, formally launching the project’s implementation.
Pageants & Beauty
Miss San Pedro 2025 Contestants Officially Sashed
On Thursday, July 31st, Ramon’s Village Beachfront provided a stunning backdrop for the launch of the Miss San Pedro 2025-2026 journey. The evening marked the highly anticipated sashing ceremony, where five contestants, Miley Chi, Ayana Negue, Karely Sho, Karisha Rubio, and Johanna Mas were officially introduced to the public alongside their sponsors.
Community and Society
Garbage Buildup Threatens San Pedro’s Tourist Appeal
San Pedro Town is facing a growing environmental and public health crisis as persistent garbage accumulation threatens the island’s image as a premier tourist destination. With mounting complaints from residents and visitors, local authorities are escalating enforcement efforts and issuing warnings that noncompliance will be met with fines and legal consequences.
