Thursday, March 5, 2026
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Football Action Continues as League Enters Crucial Weeks

Seabulls FC continues to top the Island League Football Tournament for another week, holding onto first place with 32 points. Sharks FC, however, couldn’t keep its second-place spot and dropped to fifth. Joker FC moved up to second, with Boca Bombers in third.
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Belize Bank International Opens Office in San Pedro

As San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye continues to develop and is recognized as one of the fastest-growing municipalities in the country, the island is expanding services to meet the demands of key sectors within the community. Among these is the financial sector, which saw the opening of Belize Bank International Limited (BBIL) on February 28, offering international banking services to foreign clients on La Isla Bonita.
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Tourism Minister Says Ambergris Caye’s Infrastructure Needs Improvement

San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is considered Belize’s premier tourist destination, attracting thousands of visitors each year. The island, dubbed ‘La Isla Bonita,’ has even been called the country’s tourism mecca because of its popularity, beauty, and proximity to the second-largest barrier reef in the world. However, Minister of Tourism, Honourable Anthony Mahler, believes Ambergris Caye’s infrastructure requires significant improvements to continue meeting the demands of the tourism industry.
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Crime & Violence

Jorge Valladarez Arraigned for Sexual Assault; Released on Fine

Following an incident on February 8th involving a 24-year-old female receptionist outside a downtown hotel in San Pedro, 18-year-old Jorge Valladarez was detained on March 3rd and later charged with sexual assault. He was arraigned at the Magistrate’s Court, where he pleaded guilty to the offense.
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Cop charged in stabbing death of Caye Caulker resident Kevin Depaz

On Thursday, January 22nd, police reported that 20-year-old Police Constable Lionel Rodolfo Urbina was charged with the crime of Murder in connection with the death of 19-year-old Kevin Depaz in Caye Caulker. Urbina was also charged with two counts of Attempted Murder and two counts of Use of Deadly Means of Harm in relation to injuries sustained by Neesean Allen and Julian Canul.
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CCJ Reinstates Manslaughter Case in Death of Caye Caulker Resident Hilberto Sotz

On January 20th, the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) brought renewed attention to the 2015 death of then 18-year-old Hilberto Sotz after reinstating manslaughter charges against two police officers involved in the case. Sotz died while in custody at the Caye Caulker Police Station after allegedly being beaten by police officers Hallet King and Leonard Nuñez.

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Government Moves Forward with Caye Caulker School Construction

Senior officials from Belize’s Ministry of Education met with Caye Caulker stakeholders on February 20, 2026, to advance plans for the construction of a new pre-primary facility and a government high school on the island.
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Students Encouraged to “Dream It. Plan It. Achieve It.” at SPHS Career Week

San Pedro High School (SPHS) officially launched its 2026 Career Week on Monday, February 23rd, with a vibrant opening assembly in the school auditorium. The event was organized by school counselor Pauline Buller and featured guest speaker Dr. Rene Villanueva, owner of Love FM.
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Football Action Continues as League Enters Crucial Weeks

Seabulls FC continues to top the Island League Football Tournament for another week, holding onto first place with 32 points. Sharks FC, however, couldn’t keep its second-place spot and dropped to fifth. Joker FC moved up to second, with Boca Bombers in third.
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Team RE/MAX Leads Softball Tournament

After two weeks of softball action, Team RE/MAX is at the top of the tournament standings. The games are held every Sunday at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas Field), where residents and visitors gather as early as 10AM to cheer for their favorite teams. This season features five teams competing, showcasing local talent and promoting recreational sports on the island.
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San Pedro welcomes 2026 with New Year’s Eve celebrations

San Pedro Town ushered in 2026 with a New Year’s Eve celebration at Saca Chispas Field on Tuesday, December 31, beginning at 10PM. The event was organized by the San Pedro Town Council and featured DJ Jash and the Gilharry-7 Band as the main entertainers, and a fireworks display at midnight. The festivities transformed the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sporting Arena, commonly known as Saca Chispas Field, into a lively hub of music and celebration. Live DJ sets carried through the night, drawing residents and visitors alike to dance under the stars as anticipation built toward the midnight countdown.
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SPRCS showcases student talent in Christmas show

San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School (SPRCS) held its annual Christmas Variety Show on Saturday, December 6th, filling the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium at San Pedro High School with music, dances, and holiday storytelling. Parents, students, teachers, and community members gathered from 4PM onward to enjoy 29 performances from Infant One to Standard Six.

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