Community and Society
SPTC launches summer job training program for high school students
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) will launch its Youth on the Job Training Program on July 1, offering local students an opportunity to gain hands-on work experience during their summer break. The three-week initiative is open to San Pedro High School students with a valid school identification card and an original Social Security card. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, with space available for up to 20 participants.
Community and Society
SPTC Calls for Removal of Illegal Signs from Streets and Beaches
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is launching a campaign to address visual pollution from the growing number of signs promoting businesses along roadways and in public spaces across town. As the island administration has stated in the past, all business operations must be conducted within the premises specified under their trade license regulations. The move has garnered support from many community members, although some argue that roadside signage remains one of the most effective ways to promote their services.
Community and Society
BEL Completes Island-Wide Maintenance and Grid Upgrades in San Pedro
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) carried out a planned power outage on Sunday, June 7th, from 7AM to 3PM, affecting the entire island of San Pedro as crews performed critical maintenance and system upgrades. The outage, announced in advance by BEL, involved the strategic deployment of teams and utility trucks across the island to complete work at the San Pedro Substation and along distribution lines.
Community and Society
Hol Chan to Host Free Guardians of the Reef Camp for Young Explorers
Hol Chan Marine Reserve will once again host its Guardians of the Reef Summer Camp, bringing free environmental education opportunities to children in San Pedro Town and Caye Caulker Village. The camp will run in San Pedro from June 29th to July 10th at the San Pedro Lions Den and in Caye Caulker from July 13 to 17 at the Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School. Open to children ages 5 to 13, the camp will take place daily from 8:30AM to 11:30AM.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town Council hosts Job Fair
The San Pedro Town Council held a job fair on Saturday, June 6th, at Central Park as part of efforts to fill vacancies within the municipality. Council representatives conducted interviews with applicants for various positions.
Community and Society
$300K Emergency Relief Secured to Help Coastal Stakeholders Combat Sargassum
The Sargassum issue continues to affect Belize’s coastal communities. To better respond to this environmental phenomenon that impacts the tourism industry, a BZ$300,000 grant from the Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future has been made available to assist coastal businesses dealing with the buildup of seaweed along their beaches. The grant will support private-sector stakeholders significantly affected by Sargassum influxes, including those in priority coastal destinations such as San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, and the mainland communities of Hopkins, Seine Bight, and Placencia.
Community and Society
Getting Around San Pedro and Ambergris Caye Just Got Easier with Aviz Golf Cart Rentals
For many visitors arriving on the island, one question comes up almost immediately. What’s the best way to get around? The answer locals will give without hesitation is rent a golf cart. And for those looking to make the most of their time here, Aviz Golf Cart Rentals has become a go-to name in San Pedro Town.
Community and Society
BTIA President Efren Perez Retains Second Term as President of FEDECATUR
The President of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), Efren Perez, was confirmed on June 3rd to serve a second term as President of the Federation of Tourism Chambers of Central America and the Dominican Republic (FEDECATUR). The rotating leadership position at the regional organization has placed Belize at the center of regional tourism dialogue.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor – Vernon and Francis Wilson extend a thank you to the community
We want to thank the Town Council for the award they recently presented to us, honoring our 20-year history with Holy Cross Anglican School. We are pleased to accept this award on behalf of the thousands of volunteers who built and furnished the school and continue to support many school-related activities, including the feeding program, the dental clinic, after-school activities, and more.
Community and Society
Urban Planning Initiative Aims to Address Unregulated Development on Ambergris Caye
Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Honorable Andre Perez, said efforts are currently underway to establish an urban planning committee for San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The initiative aims to prevent irregular and uncontrolled construction projects on the island. To address these concerns, Perez said all relevant authorities will review the situation together and develop a collective plan as Ambergris Caye continues to grow.
Community and Society
Golf Cart Moratorium Remains in Effect as San Pedro Continues to Tackle Traffic Challenges
The moratorium on golf cart and vehicle imports for San Pedro remains in effect, island officials confirmed, with only a small number of permits issued since the policy was implemented. The import pause, first introduced in October 2024, was intended to manage road safety and traffic density on Ambergris Caye and continues to restrict the entry of new vehicles.