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The race for the 2027 San Pedro Town Council elections continues to gain momentum as Jose “Elito” Arceo officially announced his candidacy, today, Monday, July 20, 2026, for Mayor of San Pedro Town, becoming the fifth individual to publicly declare his intention to seek the municipality’s highest office. Arceo will
– Press Release IDS – “We are in the midst of a blood crisis and the Island Donors Squad is mobilizing the country to fill the needs of 7 people requiring 33 pints.” Island
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel platform, has unveiled the winners of its prestigious Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best Awards 2024, recognizing excellence in the global travel industry. Among the esteemed winners are several
In a harmonious blend of nature and development, Tarpon Cove in Caye Caulker received a much-anticipated makeover, courtesy of the Belize Tourism Board and the Caye Caulker Village Council. The official inauguration of this
As the scorching sun climbs higher in the sky, signaling the arrival of hotter days on Ambergris Caye, residents brace themselves for the inevitable surge in electricity consumption. With temperatures soaring, the demand for
In a scary traffic incident yesterday, a man narrowly escaped tragedy in the bustling streets of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, as he was pinned between a utility post and a large dump truck.
Ambitious goals for increasing blood collection on Ambergris Caye have been established by the newly formed coalition of the Island Donors Squad (IDS) on Ambergris Caye. Tacogirl, Laurie Norton, is bringing her 10 years
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) says that it is monitoring an unprecedented power demand in San Pedro Ambergris Caye over this weekend. On Saturday, March 23, 2024, the demand for electricity on the island of
Crown Weather Service says “BUCKLE UP” as it looks like it’s going to be an extraordinarily active hurricane season in terms of both number of storms and also in the amount of potential impacts
Press Release – San Pedro Christmas Collection – After three years of growth and pandemic recovery, the San Pedro Christmas Collection changed its focus in 2023 and raised funds to provide donations of sustainable
Amidst an atmosphere of jubilation, Mayor Gualberto Wally Nunez and his team of six Councilors are set to return to office, marking a momentous win in the San Pedro 2024 Municipal Elections. Even before
As the dust settles from the recent inauguration of San Pedro’s first private hospital, there’s an electrifying buzz in the air – ground has finally been broken for the long-awaited San Pedro General Hospital.
On February 23, 2024, the U.S. Embassy Belmopan released a podcast series focused on U.S.-Belize relations. “Palmside Chat with Ambassador Michelle Kwan” features the Ambassador having discussions with Belizean and American leaders on topics
In a momentous event over the weekend, San Pedro witnessed the grand inauguration of Ambergris Hope Hospital, marking a historic achievement as the island’s first-ever 24-hour private hospital. The community, which had long yearned
On Friday, February 16, 2024, Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño and Mr. James Hsiao, General Manager of the Taiwan Overseas Engineering and Construction Company (OECC), signed a US$16,678,680 contract for the design, construction and
“Thank you for rescuing San Pedro,” was a comment by one of the media personnel present at the financial audit report, hosted by the San Pedro Town Council. In the Council’s report, Mayor Wally
In response to the escalating demand for healthcare services in tandem with the rapid growth of the island, a new medical facility has opened its doors to cater to the residents of Ambergris Caye.
