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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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Families Seek Justice After San Pedro Tragedy, Suing Resort Responsible

Dorian Nuñez February 4, 2026 No Comments

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

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Hon. Andre Perez Announces Land Titles Secured for Hol Chan Marine Reserve

Dorian Nuñez February 2, 2026 No Comments

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

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Former San Pedro Teacher Sentenced in Sexual Assault Case; Supporters Hold Peaceful Protest

Dorian Nuñez January 28, 2026 No Comments

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,

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Government of Belize Takes Early Action Ahead of Sargassum Season

Dorian Nuñez January 22, 2026 No Comments

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

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Marie Sharp Listed in Forbes’ 50 Over 50 Global List

Dorian Nuñez January 22, 2026 1 Comment

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

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Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Late-Night Accident in DFC Area

Dorian Nuñez January 20, 2026 No Comments

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

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Crocodile Temporarily Blocks School and Resort Entrance

Dorian Nuñez January 15, 2026 No Comments

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,

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Late-Night Burglary Attempt in San Pedro Leaves Businessman Critically Injured

Dorian Nuñez December 18, 2025 No Comments

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

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Island Supermarket Vows to Rebuild After Break-In and Fire

Dorian Nuñez December 15, 2025 No Comments

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

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Belize’s Krismos Bram and Sambai Earn UNESCO World Heritage Recognition

Dorian Nuñez December 10, 2025 No Comments

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

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San Pedro’s Elito Arceo Honored as an Ocean Hero 2025

Dorian Nuñez December 5, 2025 No Comments

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,

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Spirit Airlines Launches One of the Cheapest U.S. Routes to Belize

Dorian Nuñez December 3, 2025 No Comments

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

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San Pedro Celebrates One Shining Star at the 2025 National Tourism Awards

Dorian Nuñez November 25, 2025 No Comments

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

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Belize Public and Bank Holidays 2026

Dorian Nuñez November 6, 2025 No Comments

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

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Miss World Belize, Faith Edgar, Brings Smiles to Holy Cross Anglican School Through Dental Health Initiative

Dorian Nuñez November 6, 2025 No Comments

Miss World Belize 2025, Faith Edgar, continues to use her platform to uplift Belizean children through her Beauty With a Purpose project, Smiles for Belize. This week, Faith partnered with the long-standing humanitarian organization

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Beach Reclamation at Boca del Rio Sparks Debate

Dorian Nuñez November 5, 2025 No Comments

A new beach reclamation effort at Boca del Rio Park has sparked strong reactions across San Pedro, as the community weighs the need for accessible public beaches against the responsibility to protect delicate marine

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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