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San Pedro Town Council
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Young Fishers Cast Off in First Kids Tournament
For the first time, a fishing tournament for children was held in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, on Sunday, May 11th. The event attracted over 300 kids and their parents, making it a fun and engaging competition. The tournament began at 8AM, and fishing took place from the shoreline, seawalls, and piers around town. By 2PM, everyone returned to the weighing station with their catches, and the top fishers were awarded prizes.
Community and Society
San Pedro Celebrates Moms in Style: Bretha Graniel awarded Mother of the Year
On Saturday, May 10th, the San Pedro Town Council organized a spectacular Mother’s Day Extravaganza at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas Field). The event transformed the venue into a lively hub filled with love, laughter, and entertainment, running from 6PM until 3 AM. The community came together to celebrate and honor the amazing mothers. A highlight of the evening was the award for Mother of the Year, which was presented to Bertha Graniel.
Environment
Sargassum overwhelming Ambergris Caye’s coasts; harvesters trying to cope with the influx
San Pedro Town began addressing the Sargassum issue on April 11th by activating two specialized harvesters designed to collect and remove the brown seaweed from the ocean before it reaches the beaches. Since then, these modified machines have been working to scoop up the seaweed near the island's urban area. However, large amounts of Sargassum have still been observed on the beaches. In response, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has declared a Sargassum emergency and is hiring additional personnel to assist in removing the algae from the downtown beaches.
Entertainment
The San Pedro Marching Bands entertains island community during appreciation show
On Saturday, April 26th, the San Pedro Town Council hosted the highly anticipated Marching Bands Appreciation Show at Ambergris Stadium. This event was organized to honor the contributions of the marching bands from San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) and San Pedro High School (SPHS) to the community spirit. It attracted large crowds of residents and visitors alike, who paid a small admission fee of $3, which was donated to the bands.
Community and Society
New street across from the San Pedro Belize Express to alleviate traffic
On April 19th, the San Pedro Town Council officially announced opening a new street across from the recently inaugurated San Pedro Belize Express water taxi facility. This new street aims to improve access and traffic flow in the area. The council shared this news on their official Facebook page, highlighting their ongoing efforts to upgrade local infrastructure and respond to community requests for better connectivity.
Travel & Tourism
Aruna officially opens as San Pedro’s newest eco-resort
On Friday, April 11th, Ambergris Caye's newest resort officially opened its doors. Located 1.3 miles west of San Pedro Town, Aruna Resort is an eco-luxury development that aims to diversify the accommodation options available on the island. The opening events included a brief welcome ceremony, a ribbon cutting ceremony, and a guest mixer at the on-site over-the-water restaurant, Akasha.
Community and Society
Give A Gift hosts first Easter egg hunt and movie night
On Sunday, April 13th, the "Give A Gift" initiative, in collaboration with San Pedro Town Councilor Dianeli Aranda, hosted its first Easter Egg Hunt and Movie Night at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas Field). This event, designed for children aged three to ten, began at 5PM and successfully brought families together for a day filled with fun, excitement, and entertainment.
Community and Society
San Pedro BTIA hosts Membership Mixer; industry partners are encouraged to sign up
On Friday, April 11th, the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) San Pedro Chapter hosted a Membership Mixer event at its Tourism Information Center across from the Saca Chispas field. The event aimed to share information about the work and advocacy efforts of both the local chapter and the national BTIA within the tourism industry and encourage new businesses to become members.
