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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 at Corozal Junior College (CJC), where she is pursuing studies in Civil Engineering. She now begins
San Pedro marked another small but meaningful milestone on Thursday, February 5th, with the official opening of the new Artisan Market, a purpose-built space designed to celebrate local creativity while enhancing the island’s tourism
The importance of blood donation continues to grow on Ambergris Caye, especially now that the island is home to its own blood bank at Ambergris Hope Hospital, a critical service that is helping ensure
Some stories never leave you. They linger quietly in a community’s heart, long after the headlines fade. The tragic loss of three young women while vacationing at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort, San Pedro
Press Release, Hon. Andre Perez, Monday, February 2, 2026 – Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation and Area Representative of Belize Rural South, has announce to the community of Ambergris
A former teacher from San Pedro has been sentenced to prison after being found guilty of sexually assaulting students, in a case that has sparked strong reactions within the community. According to court information,
Press Release, Government of Belize Press Office – As the Caribbean continues to experience increased sargassum activity, the Government of Belize is taking early, proactive steps to prepare for the 2026 season through the
Some names in Belize don’t just represent success, they represent perseverance, passion, and pure Belizean pride. And when it comes to building something from the ground up and taking it to the world, Marie
A tragic traffic accident claimed the life of a male resident in the DFC area of San Pedro Town late last night, Monday, January 19, 2026, following a motorcycle crash involving an unmarked sand
Early this week, on Monday, January 12, 2026, residents and employees of Mahogany Bay Village, along with students of The Island Academy and Island High School, got an unexpected delay to start their day,
An apparent burglary attempt in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, turned violent late last night, December 17, 2025, leaving a well-known Chinese businessman hospitalized in critical condition. According to early unconfirmed reports, the victim was
San Pedro woke up in disbelief on Sunday, December 14, just two days after opening its doors, Island Supermarket, the brand-new grocery store in the Tres Cocos area, was broken into, robbed, and then
Belize has reached another historic milestone on the global cultural stage with the official inscription of the Krismos Bram and Sambai of Gales Point “Manatee” Village on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural
Jose “Elito” Arceo and Dennis Garbutt celebrated for advocacy and action. On December 4th, 2025, Oceana formally recognized two more Belizeans as Ocean Heroes. They are Jose “Elito” Arceo of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye,
Traveling to Belize just became easier, and much more affordable! Spirit Airlines has officially launched its new nonstop service from Fort Lauderdale (FLL) to Belize City (BZE), beginning November 21, 2025, giving travelers a
San Pedro may have had several nominees at this year’s Belize National Tourism Awards, but only one island representative walked away with a national title, and what a well-deserved win it was. Eric Mendez
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
