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Twenty-five years is quite the milestone for any business, but when you consider just how much San Pedro has changed since 2001, the story of Pampered Paws becomes even more special. What started as a small pet grooming shop has grown alongside our island community, adapting to a San Pedro
Sometimes a simple photograph can bring back memories you haven’t thought about in years. I recently came across a post from the Lara family showing Don Tuly Lara sitting down and patiently weaving a
San Pedro’s September Celebrations continued in colorful fashion on Saturday, September 12, 2026, with the celebration of Central American Day, bringing together the many cultures that have become an important part of our diverse
What an incredible moment for Belize, and an especially proud one for us here in San Pedro! Miss World Belize Faith Edgar has made history at the 73rd Miss World Pageant in Vietnam, earning
The Island That Never Closes – One of the greatest indicators that San Pedro has quietly evolved from a small town into what I affectionately call San Pedro City isn’t found in its population
There was a time when a power outage in Belize was an inconvenience. The lights went out, we complained for a little while, waited for BEL to fix the problem, and life continued. Today,
The streets of San Pedro Town were filled with pride, excitement, and plenty of Belizean spirit as residents gathered to give Miss World Belize 2026, Faith Edgar, a memorable sendoff as she departed her
If you had told me 20 years ago that I could live on Ambergris Caye without needing to drive into downtown San Pedro for groceries, hardware, a haircut, lunch, or just about anything else,
For years, Tulum was held up as one of the great tourism success stories of the Caribbean coast. It had everything people wanted. Beautiful beaches, turquoise water, ancient Maya history, boutique hotels, trendy restaurants,
There are very few events on Ambergris Caye that can make your stomach growl before you’ve even made it to the venue, but San Pedro’s Lobster Fest does exactly that. Every year I tell
Growing up in San Pedro, it was almost impossible to imagine the island becoming what it is today (San Pedro City). As children, we knew almost everyone. If you didn’t know someone’s name, you
It had been several years since I last attended the Fishermen’s Mass, traditional breakfast, and boat procession for the Día de San Pedro festivities. This year, I decided it was time to return, and
There was a time when everyone knew everyone in San Pedro; a time when bicycles outnumbered golf carts, when the streets were made of white sand, and when children could walk from one end
Another weekend. Another traffic accident; this time, one of them turned fatal. As details continue to emerge, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones now left to deal with a
One of the most touching moments of San Pedro High School’s 50th Graduation Ceremony was the presence of the school’s very first graduating class. As the Class of 2026 celebrated becoming the institution’s historic
It was a bittersweet evening attending the 50th Graduation Ceremony of San Pedro High School. As I sat among proud parents, family members, teachers, alumni, and friends, a flood of emotions came over me.
For years, talk of a second airport (international airport) for Ambergris Caye seemed more like a distant dream than an actual project. Today, however, that conversation appears to be moving closer to reality. Plans
