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San Pedro junior College
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.
Community and Society
Graduate ceremony held for new San Pedro Tour Guides
A group of 43 islanders received their certification from the Belize Tourism Board after successfully completing the national tour guide training. A brief ceremony commemorating their achievement was held on Thursday, November 7th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The new tour guides, including several women, were joined by their families and friends to celebrate this significant milestone.
Education
San Pedro Junior College graduates 52 in Class of 2024
Graduation season, the time to celebrate students' accomplishments at the end of each academic year, has ended in San Pedro with the commencement ceremony for the island's only junior college. San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) hosted its highly anticipated graduation on Saturday, July 13th, starting at 4:30PM at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium in Ambergris Caye. Fifty-two students graduated this year with associate's degrees in various majors. The graduation's motto was "Recognizing attitude is everything in Business; what we obtain by achieving our goals is less valuable than what we become by achieving them through faith, justice, and diligent effort."
Education
21 students received high school diplomas from the San Pedro Adult Continuing Education
On Saturday, June 15th, the San Pedro Adult Continuing Education (SPACE) graduating class, a group of dedicated individuals, celebrated their commencement ceremony at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Ambergris Caye. This year, 21 students, each on their unique journey, graduated from the program. The event, held from 9AM and concluded around 1PM, was a testament to their resilience and determination under the theme, "We thrived despite adversities; Our proof is that with effort and perseverance, there is no limit to success."
Community and Society
Remembering Mrs. Martha Guerrero
The San Pedro Sun joins the island community in commemorating the life of stalwart Martha Guerrero. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Mrs. Martha passed away on Wednesday, June 5th.
Sports
SPJC Marlins compete at ATLIB national football championships
The San Pedro Junior College Marlins: girls and men represented the Central region at the national football tournament organized by the Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize (ATLIB) and hosted by the University of Belize at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium in Belmopan over the weekend.
Education
San Pedro Junior College now offers bachelor programs
San Pedro Junior College now offers a bachelor’s program in business administration, with majors in management finance or marketing. Starting in August 2024, this program will make higher education accessible on the island. The program is part of a partnership with the University of Belize.
Politics and Government
Municipal Elections are underway in San Pedro; the electorate encouraged to come out and vote
The 2024 Municipal Elections are currently taking place across the nation, and voters in San Pedro Town have been turning up steadily to cast their votes. Polling stations on the island have been open since 7AM and are located at the San Pedro High School, San Pedro Junior College, and the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School. San Pedro is one of the most significant municipalities in the country and is a leading commercial center in Belize. Since the last municipal elections held in 2021, registered voters have increased from 7,983 to 8,704. The unofficial turnout report at midday, as per the Belize Elections and Boundaries, was 2,229.
