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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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BEL Cautions against Life-Threatening Practices

Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is concerned about life-threatening practices of buildings being constructed and people working dangerously close to power lines, following two fatal incidents this year. Last week, a resident of Independence Village

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Ministry of Health Advises on Gastroenteritis 

The Ministry of Health has noticed an increase in the number of gastroenteritis cases nationally. Individuals have been observed with symptoms ranging from diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and fever. The increase in cases is

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Adopt-a-Bear Program Spreads Christmas Cheer

The Raise Me Up Foundation does it again – spreading Christmas Cheer to hundreds of children in San Pedro Town, with their third annual Adopt-A-Bear program. On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, children were presented

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AirCanada Makes Inaugural Flight to Belize

Air Canada made its inaugural flight to Belize on Friday, December 15, 2017, just in time for the Holidays. Visitors can now enjoy another direct flight from Pearson International Airport Toronto, Canada directly to

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SP Police Holds GREAT Essay Competition

The San Pedro Police Department held an essay competition as part of a life skill program that is being taught at different schools on the island. GREAT (Gang Resistance Education Training) is a school-based

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Tropic Air Unveils its Frequent Flyer Program

On Friday, December 15, 2017, Tropic Air unveiled its Frequent Flyer Program, TropicMiles, which will officially launch on January 1, 2018. This loyalty program will reward customers for flying with Tropic Air, and provide

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