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Eco-Museum Belize Honored with Prestigious 2026 ICRT Responsible Tourism Award

Dorian Nuñez August 27, 2026 No Comments

Eco-Museum Belize has been awarded a Silver Award at the prestigious 2026 International Center for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) Responsible Tourism Awards. The global award recognizes outstanding organizations driving sustainable development, cultural preservation, and community empowerment within the travel sector. Eco-Museum Belize was celebrated for its pioneering “museum without walls” model.

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Miss World Belize Impresses with Speech at Head-to-Head Challenge

Dorian Nuñez August 22, 2026 No Comments

Belize continues to shine on the international stage as Miss World Belize, Faith Edgar, delivered an inspiring presentation during the prestigious 73rd Miss World Head-to-Head Challenge in Vietnam. The Head-to-Head Challenge is one of

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SAGA Humane Society Upgrades Shelter with New Cat Enclosures and Kennels

Dorian Nuñez August 11, 2026 No Comments

The animals at SAGA Humane Society are enjoying a little more comfort these days thanks to the generosity of dedicated supporters who continue to make a difference in the lives of San Pedro’s rescued

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Travelers to Pay New Aviation Security Fee at Belize’s Municipal Airports

Dorian Nuñez August 7, 2026 No Comments

Flying between Belize’s municipal airports will soon cost a little more. – The Government of Belize has approved a BZ$10 aviation security fee that will be charged to every departing passenger using the country’s

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Plans for Dedicated Community Marketplace Announced

Dorian Nuñez August 6, 2026 No Comments

The San Pedro Town Council has announced that planning is underway for a new dedicated marketplace aimed at providing local retail and wholesale vendors with a safer, more comfortable, and organized space to conduct

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Eulogy for Mrs. Tomasita Gomez

Dorian Nuñez July 31, 2026 No Comments

Doña Tomasita Gomez was laid to rest on Thursday, July 30, 2026, after funeral services at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church. She was born on March, 15, 1926 and passed on July 29,

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Four Young Women to Compete for the Miss San Pedro 2026 Crown

Dorian Nuñez July 31, 2026 No Comments

The countdown has officially begun for one of San Pedro’s most anticipated annual events as the Miss San Pedro Pageant 2026 has unveiled its four delegates who will compete for the prestigious crown on

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Ambergris Hope Hospital Announces Services Covered National Health Insurance (NHI)

Dorian Nuñez July 23, 2026 No Comments

Residents of San Pedro now have greater access to affordable diagnostic healthcare as Ambergris Hope Hospital (AHH) has officially become a provider of Belize’s National Health Insurance (NHI) for select radiology and laboratory services.

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Elito Arceo Announces Bid for Mayor, to Lead New Political Team

Dorian Nuñez July 20, 2026 No Comments

The race for the 2027 San Pedro Town Council elections continues to gain momentum as Jose “Elito” Arceo officially announced his candidacy, today, Monday, July 20, 2026, for Mayor of San Pedro Town, becoming

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San Mateo Set for Major Transformation with Multi-Million Dollar Infrastructure Project

Dorian Nuñez July 14, 2026 No Comments

For years, residents of San Mateo have dreamed of better roads, improved drainage, reliable water service, and safer access to neighboring communities. That vision is now becoming a reality as the long-awaited San Mateo

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Sargassum Reaches Belize City for the First Time, Raising New Concerns Along the Coast

Dorian Nuñez July 7, 2026 No Comments

For years, Belizeans have associated sargassum with the beaches of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Placencia, Hopkins, and other coastal destinations that bear the brunt of the annual seaweed invasion. It has become an unfortunate

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Residents March in Protest and Call for Justice

Dorian Nuñez July 6, 2026 1 Comment

One week after the tragic double murder that shook the island, San Pedro residents, this time joining the Lebanese community, once again took to the streets in protest on Sunday, united in their call

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Four Mayoral Candidates Have So Far Entered the Race for San Pedro

Dorian Nuñez July 3, 2026 No Comments

The race for the San Pedro Town Council is beginning to take shape as three individuals have publicly announced their intention to run for Mayor in next year’s municipal elections. Four Mayoral Candidates: Incumbent

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Central Bank Unveils New Belize Coin National Symbols Series

Dorian Nuñez July 2, 2026 No Comments

The new Belize Coin Series is on the way – The Central Bank of Belize has unveiled the designs for Belize’s new National Symbols Coin Series through an official video release, marking a milestone

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San Pedro Crowns Queen of the Bay Candidate

Dorian Nuñez July 1, 2026 No Comments

San Pedro officially crowned and introduced its Queen of the Bay 2026-2027 candidate this past weekend, welcoming Zsapphirrah Coleman as the island’s representative for the prestigious national pageant. Zsapphirrah is currently a second-year student

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San Pedro Mourns the Loss of Businessman David Harmouch in Shocking Double Murder

Dorian Nuñez June 29, 2026 No Comments

The San Pedro community is once again trying to come to terms with heartbreaking news after learning of the tragic deaths of well-known businessman David Harmouch and supermarket security guard Daniel Jones, who were

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Miss Universe Belize Franchise Awarded to Organization Outside Belize

Dorian Nuñez June 19, 2026 No Comments

The Miss Universe Belize Foundation Ltd. has announced that it no longer holds the Miss Universe Belize franchise, ending a chapter that many believe helped elevate the standard of pageantry in the country over

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Power Outage, Belize Cannot Keep Living in the Dark: Our Electricity Crisis Demands Urgent Action

August 27, 2026 No Comments

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San Pedro Gives Miss World Belize a Heartfelt Sendoff

August 6, 2026 No Comments

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San Pedro City: DFCity – The Neighborhood That Became a City Within a City

July 28, 2026 No Comments

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Is San Pedro the Next Tulum? How Can We Avoid their Tourism Downfall?

July 21, 2026 3 Comments

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Lobster Fest: The One Weekend I Wish I Had a Bigger Stomach

July 13, 2026 No Comments

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San Pedro City: Population Boom – The Island That Never Stopped Growing

July 8, 2026 No Comments