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Exciting news for families on Ambergris Caye! The Island Academy has announced the launch of its brand-new high school, providing a much-needed second option for secondary education on the island. As the school prepares for the upcoming academic year, it is extending a warm invitation to students to join its
San Pedro’s John Greif II Municipal Airport has undergone a significant transformation, thanks to a $3.7 million investment aimed at improving safety, efficiency, and overall operations. The Belize Airports Authority (BAA), in collaboration with
San Pedro residents and visitors are being reminded that pets are not allowed at restaurants or bars that serve food, as the Public Health Department begins stricter enforcement of long-standing health regulations. The San
A fresh new look for the Belize currency notes has been unveiled today, marking a historic change that celebrates the nation’s identity while reinforcing its economic stability. The new notes, which will be introduced
In a heartwarming initiative that combines the love for chocolate with the power of art, the Belize Chocolate Company has delivered on its promise to support local schools in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Today,
Belize City, Belize, January 10, 2025: Belize’s tourism industry accomplished a landmark achievement in 2024. Preliminary figures indicated that overnight tourism surpassed pre-pandemic levels recorded in the benchmark year, 2019. This milestone reflects the
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), in partnership with the Government of Belize and with funding from the World Bank, continues to work diligently on deploying a 10 MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in San
Travelers to and from San Pedro now have a more spacious and efficient option for sea transportation as San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi has officially opened its new terminal. Located 0.8 miles south
The Belize Port Authority, BPA, has informed the public that effective January 1, 2025, the passenger user fee for water taxi services has increased to $3.00 per passenger for fares more than $10 but
An early morning fire on Sunday, December 29, 2024, left a trail of devastation in South San Pedro, destroying two apartment buildings and a metal-framed garage. The blaze has displaced 12 families just days
In a pivotal legal decision, residents of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, have been granted an interim injunction halting the proposed relocation of the San Pedro Artisan Market. The project, headed by the Belize Tourism
IT IS NOTIFIED for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and Second Schedules to Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2011, will be observed
The Government of Belize has announced that, for the first time, General Sales Tax (GST) will be waived on local retail sales of ALL standard-rated goods on December 14, 15, 21, and 22, 2024, subject
The tragic death of Jennifer Dawn Hernandez serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of safety and responsibility when operating golf carts or any vehicle. Hernandez, a visitor to Belize, lost her life
Efforts to address critical road damage in North Ambergris Caye are gaining momentum, thanks to the collaboration between Area Representative Hon. Andre Pérez, the Government of Belize, and the San Pedro Town Council. Road
The Department of Border Management and Immigration Services and the Customs and Excise Department, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Utilities, Energy, Logistics, and E-Governance, announce the launch of a new online departure
Saga Humane Society has recently moved to a new location on Seagrape Drive, marking an exciting new chapter for animal welfare on Ambergris Caye. What was once “Fort Dog” has been transformed into a
