Community and Society
San Pedro Police Launch Crime Suppression Squad
The San Pedro Police Sub-Formation has launched a new motorcycle team, dubbed the Crime Suppression Squad (CSS), to strengthen policing efforts on the island. Announced this week, the CSS will operate primarily in the San Pedrito and DFC areas of San Pedro and work alongside the existing operations team to target criminal activity. The unit’s formation marks an expansion of local law enforcement efforts aimed at addressing gang activity, drug trafficking, and other crimes.
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Vacancy: Grand Belizean Island Co. Ltd. is expanding its team in San Pedro and is currently accepting applications for Maintenance Personnel, Machine Operators, and an Accounts Payable Officer. Qualified, reliable, and motivated individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting the required documents to hrmanager@grandbelizeanestates.com, with a copy to assthrmanager@grandbelizeanestates.com. For additional information, applicants can call 223-0909 or 226-4511, or WhatsApp 612-2217. Walk-in interviews are also welcomed Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The application deadline is August 28, 2026.
Vacancy: Ambergris Hope Hospital is seeking dedicated and qualified Neurologists, Radiologists, and Anesthesiologists to join its growing multidisciplinary team on the beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. Successful candidates will play an important role in delivering safe, high-quality patient care while working alongside a multidisciplinary team in a professional, patient-centered environment. Interested applicants are invited to submit their curriculum vitae and supporting documents or request additional information by contacting admin@ambergrishope.com or josselin.blanco@sb-health.com.
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Business & Economy
BEL Explains Higher Electricity Bills Amid $30 Million Debt to Mexican Power Supplier
On Monday, August 24th, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) addressed concerns over recent increases in electricity bills, attributing much of the higher consumption to increased temperatures associated with the dry season. BEL Executive Chairman Lynn Young explained that appliances and electronic devices consume more energy during hotter weather. Meanwhile, the company disclosed that it owes approximately $30 million to Mexican power supplier Comisión Federal de Electricidad (CFE).
Business & Economy
National MSME Roadshow and Buy Belize Expo held in San Pedro
The National MSME Roadshow rolled into San Pedro from August 20th through the 22nd, bringing three days of free training, multi-agency services, and a Buy Belize Expo to the island community. Organized under the directive of the Office of the Prime Minister, the initiative is a collaboration with BELTRAIDE, the Economic Development Council, and the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit. Activities were held at the Lion’s Den on August 20th and 21st and concluded with the Buy Belize Expo at San Pedro Central Park on August 22nd.
Crime & Violence
San Pedro Police Seize Over 1,000 Grams of Suspected Drugs
On Friday, August 21st, at approximately 10:30AM, San Pedro Police carried out a drug-related operation that resulted in the arrest and charging of three San Mateo residents. Police initially stopped 26-year-old Horace Anthony Crawford in the Boca del Rio area and, following a search, reportedly found several small bags containing a green leafy substance suspected to be cannabis. Crawford and two others, 26-year-old Benedicto Bol and 25-year-old Bridgett Juliana Alcoser, were subsequently charged with possession of controlled drugs with intent to supply.
Crime & Violence
Investigations continue in San Pedrito Shooting
Police have questioned and released two persons who were initially detained in connection with the early-morning shooting of a fisherman in the San Pedrito area of San Pedro Town. No one has been charged as yet, and the investigation remains ongoing.
Crime & Violence
No arrests made yet in connection with San Pedro’s double murder
It has been over a month since the murders of Lebanese island resident Yahya Muhammad Harmoush, locally known as David Harmouch, and security guard Daniel Jones, and police have yet to make an arrest in the case. Both Harmouch and Jones were gunned down on June 28th at their workplace, Island Supermarket, north of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Police indicated that the investigation is ongoing as they continue to follow leads in an effort to apprehend those responsible for the crime that shocked the island community.
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Community and Society
Summer Job Program Offers Students Hands-On Experience
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) launched its annual Summer Job Program on Monday, July 13th, offering short-term employment opportunities to local high school students across San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The four-week initiative places participants in various municipal departments, tourism services, and community projects.
Education
San Pedro Junior College Celebrates 25th Commencement Ceremony
San Pedro Junior College (SPJC) concluded this year's graduation season on Ambergris Caye by celebrating its 25th Commencement Exercise on Saturday, July 11th, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Under the theme "Growing Through Change, Rising Through Resilience, Transforming for a Purpose," the institution conferred associate degrees upon 39 graduates in Business Management, Business Administration (Accounting), Tourism Management, and Paralegal Studies.
Sports
Reef Sports Wraps Up Summer Youth Football Tournament
Reef Sports wrapped up its summer youth football tournament on August 22nd, concluding nearly two months of matches that began during the first week of July. Finals for the Under-8 (U8) and Under-12 (U12) categories were played at the Sagebrush Church Sports Complex in the San Mateo area, with matches consisting of two 15-minute halves.
Sports
San Pedro Pirates Net Second Victory of PLB Season
The island’s premier football squad, San Pedro Pirates FC, played another thrilling home game on Saturday, August 22nd, earning a solid 3-1 victory over Wagiya SC. The win in their second match of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season puts the island team in good standing as they prepare for their third game on the mainland against Port Layola on August 30th.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lobster Fest Block Party Draws Large Crowd for an Evening of Food and Entertainment
The 2026 San Pedro Lobster Festival concluded with its annual Block Party on Saturday, July 11th, at the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex, also known as Saca Chispas Field. The celebration capped off more than a week of activities, including the popular Lobster Crawl, which invited residents and visitors to sample specialty lobster dishes and drinks at participating restaurants islandwide.
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.
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