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San Pedro Police Formation
Community and Society
Urban Planning Initiative Aims to Address Unregulated Development on Ambergris Caye
Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Honorable Andre Perez, said efforts are currently underway to establish an urban planning committee for San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The initiative aims to prevent irregular and uncontrolled construction projects on the island. To address these concerns, Perez said all relevant authorities will review the situation together and develop a collective plan as Ambergris Caye continues to grow.
Sports
San Pedro Police Officer Jarrel Martinez completes BDF course
Police Constable Jarrel Martinez, attached to the San Pedro Police Formation, completed a Section Commander Battle Course with the Belize Defense Force (BDF) on April 30th. The course, which began on March 9th, was designed to develop leadership, discipline, and operational competence.
Community and Society
Lotus Program Highlights Mental Health as Belize Marks World Health Day
The Belize Police Department, including the San Pedro division, has established procedures to help officers manage the stress from graphic and violent crimes. At the core of these efforts is the Lotus Program, a peer-support mental health initiative aimed at addressing trauma caused by daily exposure to incidents like homicides, assaults, and other violent offenses.
Community and Society
San Pedro Welcomes the Special Olympics Torch Run
On Wednesday, December 3rd, the Special Olympics Belize Torch was hosted in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The torch has been making its way across the country and was brought to the island by the Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) team. The event is held in anticipation of the Special Olympic Games scheduled to begin on Friday, December 5th, in Corozal Town. The mission of the LETR is to raise awareness and funds for the Special Olympics movement held every year in Belize.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club Honours Community Workers
The San Pedro Lions Club celebrated National Service Day on Saturday, September 13th, by distributing meals to nearly 300 community workers. The annual occasion is observed nationwide, with individuals and organizations carrying out service projects to promote positive change through hard work and community spirit.
Police News
Promotions and upgrades announced for Police Formations across the country
After a nationwide tour of police formations, the Minister of Home Affairs and New Growth Industries, Honorable Kareem Musa, has announced several changes and upgrades for the Belize Police Department. These include officer promotions, land access, duty-free grocery purchases, and the construction of new police stations in Corozal and Orange Walk, along with a new police headquarters in Belmopan.
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
Facility Used to Store Bodies on the Island Out of Service
The refrigerated container used for storing bodies in San Pedro Town is currently out of service due to a critical failure in its cooling system. An essential component, believed to be part of the air conditioning unit, has malfunctioned and needs replacement. As a result, when someone passes away on the island, the body must be quickly transported to the morgue at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) in Belize City.