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San Pedro Roman Catholic Church
Community and Society
First Kids Kite Flying Competition Brings Families Together in San Pedro
The San Pedro Roman Catholic Church held its first Kids Kite Flying Competition on Sunday, June 28th, at Central Park as part of its nine-day Novena honoring St. Peter and St. Paul. The free event, which began at 1PM, brought together children and their families for an afternoon of kite flying, friendly competition, and faith-centered fellowship.
Community and Society
San Pedro Sees Calm Easter Weekend
The Easter weekend in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, from Friday, April 3rd to Monday, April 6th, saw locals and tourists celebrating the much-anticipated holiday period with a mix of religious observances and beachside activities. Despite the ongoing sargassum influx affecting sections of the coastline, holiday-goers were still able to enjoy various parts of the island. Activities were spread across the eastern beaches, while many residents and visitors gravitated toward the increasingly popular Secret Beach area on the northwestern coast.
Community and Society
Island Community Celebrates 100th Birthday of Tomasita Gomez
On Sunday, March 15th, the island community celebrated the 100th birthday of Tomasita Reymunda Guerrero de Gomez. Family and friends from across the island and beyond celebrated the remarkable milestone at her residence. Many islanders stopped by to extend their warm wishes to Tomasita as she reached this extraordinary moment in her life.
Community and Society
Female Police Officers Honored at Church Service to Mark Women’s Month
Female police officers from San Pedro and Caye Caulker were recognized during a special church service on Sunday, March 1st, as part of activities celebrating Women’s Month. The San Pedro Police Force attended the 10AM mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church, which was celebrated by Fr. Eduardo Montemayor.
Community and Society
Island Community Raises Flag in Stand Against Gender Violence
On November 25th, San Pedro joined the national observance of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence with an official flag-raising ceremony at Central Park. The event, organized by the San Pedro Gender-Based Violence (GBV) Committee, highlights the island community’s commitment to raising awareness, strengthening prevention efforts, and supporting the national call to end all forms of violence across Belize.
Arts & Culture
San Pedro Comes Alive for Día de San Pedro 2025 Celebrations
On the evening of June 28th, San Pedro’s Central Park transformed into a vibrant hub of culture and community as the town celebrated Día de San Pedro 2025, honoring St. Peter, the patron saint of the island’s fishermen. The festivities kicked off, drawing locals and visitors alike to a lively street fair brimming with traditional food vendors, colorful performances, and heartfelt ceremonies.
Community and Society
San Pedro Female Police Officers attend church service to welcome Women’s Month
San Pedro Town celebrated the worldwide recognition of women on March 2nd with a special mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic church. March is recognized as Women's Month globally, and various activities are organized to honor and appreciate women's contributions to society. On the island, the female members of the San Pedro Police Formation and their commanders attended the church service, where other residents and community leaders joined them.
Education
Ten graduate from the San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education program
What began as a pilot project at Holy Cross Anglican Primary School in the San Mateo subdivision of San Pedro Town has successfully culminated in the graduation of ten students from the San Pedro Institute of Culinary Education (SPICE). Graduation celebrations were held on Friday, December 14, and Saturday, December 15. This successful fifteen-week culinary program, developed in collaboration with the primary school and Gaynor's School, provided participants with professional culinary techniques.