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San Pedro Town Council
Politics and Government
UDP Belize Rural South Introduces Mayoral Candidate, Questions Town Council Spending
The United Democratic Party (UDP) Belize Rural South representatives held a press conference on Wednesday, July 1st, at Senator Gabriel Zetina's office in San Pedro Town. During the event, the party formally introduced its mayoral candidate for San Pedro, Joseph "Joe" Elijio, and outlined its criticisms of the San Pedro Town Council's recently released 2026 prospectus, along with concerns about several local environmental and development issues.
Sports
Brazil Claims U15 and U17 Titles in San Pedro Youth Football Tournament
The San Pedro Town Council's Youth Football Tournament concluded on Friday, June 26th, at Ambergris Stadium. Team Brazil captured both the Under-15 and Under-17 championship titles after 12 weeks of competition.
Entertainment
Demphra, La Factoria Headlines San Pedro’s Día de San Pedro Celebration
Hundreds of island residents and visitors gathered at Saca Chispas Field on Saturday, June 27th, as the San Pedro Town Council celebrated Día de San Pedro, the island's annual festival honoring its patron saint. The celebration combined cultural traditions with live entertainment, highlighted by the crowning of the new Queen of the Bay San Pedro and a headline performance by Panamanian recording artist Demphra of La Factoria.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town Council Reports $8.66 Million Surplus in Latest Audit
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has released its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2025. The independent audit report, completed on March 27, 2026, was made public by the Council on June 22nd. According to the report, the Council's financial position improved significantly during the year, ending with a surplus of BZD $8.66 million and total net assets of BZD $36.97 million.
Community and Society
Authorities Begin Fogging Campaign to Prevent Mosquito-Borne Illnesses
With the rainy season underway, San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye has already experienced its first heavy showers, bringing increased mosquito activity. In response, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), in partnership with the Public Health Department, has begun a fogging campaign across the island's neighborhoods to help reduce mosquito populations and prevent the spread of mosquito-borne diseases.
Business & Economy
Vendors Call for More Promotion of New Artisan Market
The new artisan market in the Embarcadero area hosted its first night market event on June 18th, signaling to the community that the venue is now fully open for business. While some artisans from the former market along Angel Coral Street, across from the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex, have relocated to the new facility, several vendors say stronger promotion is needed to attract customers. As a result, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is expected to explore activities to increase public awareness of the new location.
Community and Society
Road Improvement Projects Continue in Key Areas of San Pedro
Road repair and maintenance works continue across San Pedro Town as the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) addresses deteriorated streets in several areas of the island. Recent works have focused on roads behind Bowen & Bowen, within the Escalante Subdivision, and in the DFC area, where crews have been grading roads, filling potholes, and improving driving conditions.
Community and Society
SPTC launches summer job training program for high school students
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) will launch its Youth on the Job Training Program on July 1, offering local students an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience during their summer break. The three-week initiative is open to San Pedro High School students with a valid school identification card and an original Social Security card. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with space available for up to 20 participants.