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San Pedro junior College
Education
SPJC Celebrates 25 Years and Graduates 50 Students
The graduation season in San Pedro Town concluded with the San Pedro Junior College's (SPJC) annual Commencement Exercise on July 12th. During this event, 50 students were celebrated and awarded their associate degrees in Business Management, Tourism Management, and Business Administration (Accounting). The occasion also marked the 25th anniversary of the institution's establishment on the island.
Community and Society
40 New Tour Guides for San Pedro Town
Forty islanders have received their Belize Tourism Board (BTB) certification after completing the national tour guide training. A short ceremony was held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on July 11th to acknowledge the successful recipients. The new tour guides were guided by instructor Philip ‘Billy’ Leslie and were accommodated with their theoretical classes at the San Pedro Junior College (SPJC).
Education
22 Islanders Complete Secondary Studies with SPACE
Graduation season continues on La Isla Bonita. On June 14th, 22 students received their high school diplomas from the San Pedro Adult Continuing Education (SPACE) program. The ceremony celebrated the academic achievements of the graduates who completed their secondary studies through the evening program.
Community and Society
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Launches 2025 Reef Fest
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve officially launched its annual Reef Fest over the weekend to promote environmental stewardship and community engagement. The festivities began on Saturday, May 10, with a large-scale beach cleanup along the northern coastline of San Pedro, near important sea turtle nesting areas. A volleyball competition took place the following day.
Sports
San Pedro Junior College competes at ATLIB Football nationals
The San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) male football team represented the Cayes and the central region at the national football tournament organized by the Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB). Independence Junior College hosted the tournament, which took place on March 28th and 29th at the Michael Ashcroft Stadium in Independence Village, located in the southern Stann Creek District.
Sports
San Pedro Junior College heads to ATLIB National Football Championship
On Friday, March 28th, the San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) male football team will compete in Independence Village, located in the Stann Creek District, for the Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB) National Football Championship. The SPJC team secured their spot in the championship by defeating Saint John’s College Junior College (SJCJC) with a score of 3-2 on Saturday, March 23rd, in San Pedro Town.
Environment
San Pedro holds massive trash collection in observance of National Clean-Up Day
On Saturday, January 18th, hundreds of islanders joined thousands nationwide for National Clean-up Day, organized by the Department of the Environment. In San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, various groups focused on cleaning different areas, including the southern part of town, downtown San Pedro, the Boca del Rio beach area, the northern road, and the Bacalar Chico sea turtle nesting beaches in the north part of the island.
Education
San Pedro teachers Pedro Garcia and Roberto Canche graduate with Master’s Degrees in Education Leadership
Pedro Garcia and his colleague, Roberto Canche, are dedicated teachers in San Pedro Town who have successfully earned a master’s degree in education leadership from the University of Texas Permian Basin. They are excited to share their accomplishment with their island community and are committed to using their new skills to continue guiding their students effectively.