Community and Society
NEMO Reviews Hurricane Readiness with San Pedro and Caye Caulker EOCs
To strengthen preparedness for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) met with members of the Emergency Operations Centers (EOCs) in San Pedro and Caye Caulker last week. The meetings focused on reviewing each island's level of readiness and refining emergency response plans in the event of a hurricane or other natural disaster.
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Business & Economy
Chicken Prices Rise Again as Production Costs Continue to Climb
Consumers across Belize will once again pay more for chicken after the Belize Poultry Association (BPA) announced a 12-cent-per-pound increase, effective Monday, July 6th. The adjustment comes just four months after a six-cent increase implemented in March, bringing the total increase this year to 18 cents per pound. According to the BPA, the latest price adjustment is necessary due to the continued rise in production costs, including higher prices for feed ingredients and fuel.
Business & Economy
PUC Maintains BEL Electricity Rates, Rejects Automatic Monthly Tariff Adjustments
The Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has maintained Belize Electricity Limited's (BEL) current base electricity rates for the 2026-2027 tariff period while declining the utility's request to introduce automatic monthly rate adjustments. Instead, the Commission will evaluate the proposal through a closely monitored Regulatory Sandbox before considering its wider implementation.
Crime & Violence
Residents Hold Peaceful Justice March for David Harmouch and Daniel Jones
One week after the fatal shooting of island residents David Harmouch and Daniel Jones, dozens of San Pedro residents gathered on Sunday, July 5th, to peacefully march through the streets of downtown San Pedro, calling for justice and urging authorities to bring those responsible to justice.
Crime & Violence
Several Persons in Custody Following Double Homicide at Island Supermarket
Police in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, are actively investigating the double homicide that claimed the lives of security guard Daniel Jones and Lebanese businessman Yahya Mohamed Harmouch, locally known as David Harmouch, on Sunday night, June 28th. Following the fatal shooting at Island Supermarket, located north of San Pedro Town, police have detained several persons of interest. The business had recently reopened after being targeted in a burglary and arson incident in December 2025.
Crime & Violence
Police Investigating Death of Man Struck with Shovel in Caye Caulker
Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a Caye Caulker resident who was fatally struck on the head with a shovel during a confrontation on the northern side of the island on June 13th. Authorities have identified the deceased as 45-year-old Oscar Genaro Flota and say they are seeking one primary suspect in connection with the incident.
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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.
Education
San Pedro Preschool Celebrates 58 Graduates in Two Ceremonies
The San Pedro Preschool celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 on Thursday, July 2nd, with two ceremonies held at Sagebrush Church. 58 young learners received their completion certificates before moving on to primary school. The graduation was held under the theme, "Shoot for the Stars."
Sports
Two San Pedro Tiger Sharks Players Earn NEBL Regular Season Honors
As the 2026 National Elite Basketball League (NEBL) season heads into its championship game, the league has recognized several standout players with individual regular-season awards. Among the honorees were two members of the San Pedro Tiger Sharks, Brian White and Edward Hampton, whose performances helped lead the team to the semi-finals. White was recognized for averaging a league-leading 13.5 rebounds per game, earning the Most Rebounds per Game award. According to NEBL statistics, he collected 130 total rebounds during the regular season, showcasing his dominance on the boards and physical presence in the paint.
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Sea Bulls FC Opens NAIC Campaign with 1-0 Victory Over Yo Creek United
San Pedro's Sea Bulls FC opened its 2026 National Amateur Inter-District Competition (NAIC) journey with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Yo Creek United FC on Sunday, July 5, earning three valuable points in its first match of the season.
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.
Community and Society
Hollywood Glamour Takes Center Stage at San Pedro High School Prom 2026
San Pedro High School's 2026 prom brought Hollywood-style glamour to the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on May 30th, under the theme "Lights, Camera, Prom! Classic Hollywood Prom 2026: An Evening on the Red Carpet." Students arrived in elegant formal attire for one of the school's most anticipated celebrations of the year. The prom began at 6:30PM and featured a red-carpet entrance designed to evoke the feel of a Hollywood movie premiere.
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