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San Pedro
Community and Society
Traditional Misa de Pescadores and Blessing of Boats held on Dia de San Pedro
In honor of the traditional celebration of the patron saints, "San Pedro and San Pablo," the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) collaborated with Father Eduardo Montemayor from the Roman Catholic Church in Ambergris Caye to hold their traditional mass known as "Misa de Pescadores." This was followed by a breakfast at 4AM on Saturday, June 29th, at the Catholic church in Central Park. After the breakfast and mass, Father Montemayor led the traditional service and blessed the vessels for the upcoming fishing season. The grand celebration included two days of live entertainment. The Miss San Pedro Pageant, scheduled for June 29th, was postponed due to inclement weather.
Government
Public Notice: Establishments issued violation Tickets
The Supplies Control Unit in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise hereby informs the public that a third round of establishment inspections for compliance with provisions of the new Supplies Control (Prices) Regulations was carried out in February 2024. During this period, a total of 35 establishments were issued tickets for violations of the regulations in San Pedro Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker in the Belize District.
Arts & Culture
Festivities for Dia de San Pedro begin
From as early as 4AM, San Pedranos started the annual and traditional Dia de San Pedro celebrations on Thursday, June 29th. The first day of the festivities honoring the island’s Patron Saints, San Pedro and San Pablo, included a full day of activities spearheaded by the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church. The festival will span over the weekend with the Miss San Pedro Pageant and local and international entertainment at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre sporting complex.
Community and Society
Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation responds to Cayo Rosario allegations
The Minister of the Blue Economy and Civil Aviation Hon. Andre Perez was quick to respond to allegations being circulated under the guise of fake profiles on social media.
Sports
FFB U-15 and U-17 Inter-district Football Tournament underway!
Both island teams gave their best, but only the U-17 Team managed to come out victorious over the Orange Walk U-17 team with a 3-2 score. Meanwhile, San Pedro U-17 team fell short against Orange Walk U-15 team with a loss; 6-2 points.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Our Children are one of our Greatest Assets
San Pedro is a strong and united community that incorporates its children as one of its greatest assets in our community.
Youth
San Pedro’s little ones shine at annual Festival of Arts
Under the theme ‘Born Talented, Born to Shine,’ the various San Pedro Town pre-schools convened at the San Pedro Lions Den on Thursday, March 23rd to showcase their creativity at the 2017 Festival of Arts.
Traffic
Letter to the Editor: Traffic Solutions
P. Davies writes to The San Pedro Sun on possible solutions for the island's traffic issues.
