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sargassum season starts early

Early Sargassum Arrival Signals Busy Season Ahead for San Pedro

San Pedro’s coastline is once again facing an all-too-familiar challenge as hoteliers and beach vendors reported earlier-than-usual sargassum landings on February 23rd. The unexpected early arrival has already prompted urgent cleanup efforts and renewed planning across the tourism community as the island prepares for the months ahead. For many businesses

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Video Pick: Kitesurfing in San Pedro

Kitexplorer, the Belizean Kite Surfing Company since 2002 is now in San Pedro! They have set up shop at the corner of Tarpon St. and Pescador Drive, but their office is mostly located out

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Saga Humane Society Does Such Great Work

San Pedro’s Saga Humane Society does such great work with animals in Ambergris Caye and it is not only with dogs and cats. We have seen them take care of invading snakes, pesky raccoons,

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Changes in entry fee in Mexico

Belmopan, Belize, 25 January 2012 – The entry fee into Mexico has been increased. Already in effect, tourists and transit travelers from all nationalities, including Belize, currently pay $294 pesos (approximately BZ$45 Belize dollars)

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PUC Calls for 7.2% Decrease In Water Rates

On December 23, 2012, the Belize Water Services Ltd (BWS) submitted its rate application to the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) asking for the water tariffs to remain the same. After conducting initial reviews the

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Illegal Slaughter of Permit Fish

The reef and ecosystem is very important for the livelihood of all San Pedranos. We all depend on our beautiful reef and all its marine life since tourists pay thousands of dollars to come

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University Of Belize Comes To San Pedro

– Press Release – What is education some people may ask? Among the varied definitions it is the systematic imparting and acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and aptitudes aimed at improving the quality of

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New SPHS Student Council Elected

Its election time! Island residents and political parties are gearing up for upcoming municipal elections on March 7, 2012. And the students of San Pedro High have just gotten their first dose on how

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Art for Women Fundraiser

January 20, 2012, was a great day for the San Pedro watercolor artists as they gather once again for a great cause. Xanadu Resort was the hot spot for Art for Women fundraiser which

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