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.
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."
Education
ACES Celebrates Class of 2026 During 16th Graduation Ceremony
Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) celebrated its 16th graduation ceremony on June 25th at Sagebrush Church in San Pedro Town. Students, parents, teachers, administrators, and guests gathered to honor the Standard Six Class of 2026 under the theme, "Unwritten, Today Is Where Your Book Begins."
Education
New Horizon SDA Preschool Celebrates First Graduation Ceremony
New Horizon SDA Preschool celebrated a historic milestone on June 25th, holding its first commencement ceremony at the school's campus in San Pedro Town. A total of 14 students—eight boys and six girls—graduated as the Class of 2026.
Education
Holy Cross Honors Primary and Preschool Class of 2026
Holy Cross Anglican School celebrated the graduation of its Class of 2026 during two ceremonies held on June 18th and 22nd at Holy Cross Church. The events honored both the primary and preschool graduating classes with music, prayer, speeches, and the presentation of certificates. A total of 39 primary school students and 33 preschool students graduated.
Education
Pre-School Graduations Mark Milestone for Young Island Students
As June comes to an end, graduation season continued with celebrations honoring pre-schoolers from Little Angels Pre-School and Brighter Tomorrow Pre-School. The young graduates proudly marched down the aisles to the traditional tune of Pomp and Circumstance as they celebrated the completion of their early childhood education.
Education
Island Schools Celebrate Student Achievement as Academic Year Ends
As the 2025-2026 academic year draws to a close, schools across San Pedro Town are recognizing student achievement through award ceremonies, graduations, and other...
Education
Ocean Academy Stands Firm as Government Moves Ahead with New High School
Ocean Academy, the only high school currently operating in Caye Caulker, says it intends to remain a grant-aided institution and does not plan to become a government school. The announcement follows reports that the school rejected the Ministry of Education's (MOE) request to voluntarily surrender its license as the government moves forward with plans to establish a public high school on La Isla Cariñosa.
Education
New Horizon SDA School Celebrates 57 Graduates for Class of 2026
New Horizon Seventh-day Adventist School held its 26th Consecration and Graduation Service on June 21st at 10AM at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium in San Pedro Town. Students, families, faculty, and school officials gathered for the formal ceremony, which celebrated the accomplishments of the Class of 2026 while emphasizing the school's spiritual values. A total of 57 students graduated and participated in the consecration service.
Education
SPACE Celebrates 15 Graduates at 14th Commencement Exercise
Graduation season continues across Belize, and on June 19th, 15 students received their high school diplomas through the San Pedro Adult Continuing Education (SPACE) program. The ceremony, held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium, celebrated the academic achievements of the graduates, who completed their secondary education through the San Pedro Junior College's evening program.