Community and Society
SPTC clears drains in areas affected by flooding
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) cleared drains and culverts in several parts of town following heavy rains that left standing water on roads and near homes. The work focused on restoring rainwater flow through the drainage system, starting in the areas most affected by flooding.
Community and Society
Pampered Paws celebrates 25 years of service in San Pedro
Pampered Paws celebrated 25 years of caring for pets in San Pedro Town with giveaways for customers and a special recognition for its first client. Founder Katia Marin marked the anniversary of the business, which opened on September 24, 2001, by thanking the customers and staff who have supported it over the years.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker connected to national electricity grid
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) announced on September 25th that Caye Caulker had been connected to the national electricity grid via a new 34.5-kilovolt transmission line linking the island to San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. The connection is part of BEL’s Seventh Power Project and marks a change for an island that previously relied on diesel generators for its electricity.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to San Pedro for a Successful Sept 5th Blood Drive
The San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group wishes to once again thank all those who came to donate blood at the blood drive held on September 5 at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II. Twenty-nine members of the Ambergris Caye community came to donate. At the end of the day, 17 pints of life-saving blood were generously donated. Potentially, these 17 pints can save the lives of over 50 people.
Community and Society
SAGA seeks foster homes as shelter nears capacity
SAGA Humane Society is appealing for more foster homes as the number of cats and dogs in its care approaches the shelter’s capacity. A SAGA representative said on September 23rd that the organization had secured 12 foster homes since its September 16th appeal to the community. Despite that response, more temporary placements are needed.
Community and Society
Tourism Ministry expects rebound as Belize heads into high season
Belize’s tourism industry is heading into the final quarter of the year, ahead of the traditional high season. The Ministry of Tourism has acknowledged a decrease in overnight arrivals over the past three months. Still, it expects the industry to rebound with additional flights scheduled for the upcoming peak travel season and the possibility of a direct flight from Europe to Belize.
Community and Society
San Pedro Police strengthen ties with Secret Beach businesses
The San Pedro Community Oriented Policing Unit (COPU) conducted a community policing Meet and Greet on Wednesday, September 16th, in the Secret Beach area of northern Ambergris Caye. Police personnel met with restaurant and bar operators as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen cooperation between law enforcement and the business community.
Community and Society
Taiwan Ambassador tours San Pedro Hospital as construction reaches 70%
His Excellency Amino C. Y. Chi, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to Belize, visited San Pedro on September 18th to review construction progress at the San Pedro and Caye Caulker General Hospital. Belize Rural South Area Representative Honorable Andre Perez hosted the visit and accompanied Ambassador Chi on a tour of the project.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions serve 300 meals to essential workers for National Service Day
The San Pedro Lions Club prepared and donated 300 plates of food and soft drinks to essential workers across San Pedro on September 18th to mark National Service Day. The meals were distributed to public servants from several departments that provide essential services to the island community.
Community and Society
Beloved islander Maria Angela Varela receives Meritorious Service Award
San Pedro’s Maria Angela Varela was honored with the prestigious Meritorious Service Award for her significant contributions to San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The award recognized Varela’s decades of community service and dedication to the island community's development and well-being.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions represent Belize at regional forum in Colombia
From September 9th through the 13th, Belize’s Provisional Region 59, which includes the San Pedro Lions and Leos Club, participated in the 46th ELAC Leos Convention (Encuentro Latinoamericano y del Caribe). The event was held in the historic city of Cartagena, Colombia.