Blue Water Grill and Companies Tile Classrooms at Primary School
It’s always nice when businesses come together to help the community. Blue Water Grill, The Phoenix and Red Ginger have always come together to raise funds and help a school or members of the community. This time we are happy to share good news coming from these group of businesses, from January through June 2019, […]
Exotic Caye Beach Resort Makes Room for the New Belize Marriott
As the saying goes, out with the old and in with the new, and such is the case with the resort once known as Exotic Caye Beach Resort. It’s time to make room for the future Marriott Residences Ambergris Caye Resort. While it may have been faster to simply take a wrecking ball and demolish […]
Fishermen Arrested for Illegal Possession of Conch
On Wednesday, July 3, 2019, Fisheries Officers conducted a routine patrol southeast of Channel Caye where two fishermen were arrested for the possession of 874 conch during the closed season. One of the fishermen, Mr. Bartolo Jimenez pleaded guilty to the charges and was fined $500 and an additional penalty of $17,480 ($20 for each […]
SPTC Receives Backhoe Donation to Help Tackle Sargassum
The Belize Tourism Board, Hon. Manuel Heredia and the Government of Belize donated a brand new CAT Backhoe to the San Pedro Town Council. On site to receive the donation was Deputy Mayor Gabriel Nuñez, Councilor Severo Guerrero, Councilor Hector Alamilla and longtime employee and driver of the backhoe, Mr. William Stevens. The brand new […]
Belize’s Travel Advisory Ranking Not Changed Despite Double Murder
The island was shocked at the news of the double murder of Mario Graniel and Dr. Gary Swank and word in town is that many tourists have cancelled their fishing trips and even their entire trips to Belize. But according to the US Embassy in Belmopan, Belize’s travel advisory ranking has not gone up despite […]
The Fourth Industry of San Pedro
The industries of San Pedro in chronological order are logwood cutting, the chicle, coconut farming and then commercial fishing. As the village grew, subsistence fishing was not enough to keep San Pedro moving forward. There were more people in the village but everyone was practically involved in fishing, so there was need for a market to sell the resources […]
Nine People Charged For Drug Trafficking/ Kept Unlicensed Ammunition
San Pedro Police conducted a joint operation in the Boca del Rio area where nine persons were arrested and charged for drug trafficking and kept unlicensed ammunition. According to reports on Monday, July 1, 2019, at about 5:30 a.m., police conducted a Joint Operation at the residence of Alexander Fitzgibbon Sr. 44-year-old, Belizean Fisherman of […]
SP Police Department Receive Motorcycle Donation
The Police Department is doing everything they can to address the crime situation on the island. They held a public meeting on Wednesday, June 26, 2017 just after the death of Mario Graniel and Gary Swank to address the communities concerns. Top brass officers including, COMPOL Chester Williams, along with Commanders SPU Aaron Gamboa, GSU […]
Youths Engage in Agriculture Summer Camp 2019
The Ministry of Agriculture in collaboration with the Police Department is once again hosting its two weeks Youths Engage in Agriculture Summer Camp 2019. The event started yesterday July 1st, 2019, with an opening ceremony held at the National Agriculture and Trade Showgrounds, Belmopan. Guess speakers at the event were the Minister of Agriculture the […]
Dia De San Pedro Celebration
Our Patron Saint Celebrations took place this past weekend with both religious activities and fun entertainment for the entire family to enjoy. Children enjoyed a fun show alon with super heroes and princesses while adults were entertained by mariachi band and comedian and good music by Rompe Raja and Caribbean Kings. The fireworks display is […]
Belize U23 Volleyball Team Wins Silver Medal
Managua, June 29, 2019 – Belize won 3-0 (26-24, 25-21, 25-22) against El Salvador to secure the silver medal, for the first time in their four Central American U23 Championships, ending with a 4-2 win/loss record (20 points), while El Salvador missed the podium with 2-4. The Belizean team won an initial advantage of 7 […]
Pic of the Week – Dia de San Pedro Boat Procession
Dia de San Pedro Boat Procession – Every year we celebrate our patron Saint – Saint Peter and the Catholic Church host a “Misa de Gallo” for men only follwed by breakfast and a boat procession to bless fishermen along with their boats.
Belize Increases Security Measures after Murder of Tourist
The National Security Council of Belize (NSC), chaired by the Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow, met in special session Thursday, June 27th, 2019 in Belmopan to discuss the crisis arising out of the recent murder of a tourist, Dr. Gary Swank, in San Pedro. The NSC recorded its grave concern over the tragic development […]
Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease in Belize
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is asking all tour operators and guides for assistance in reporting any sightings of corals seen on your dive or snorkel trip that do not look healthy via the submission of photos. We are on the lookout for Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease (SCTLD). The disease first appeared in 2014 […]
Meet Miss Nicaragua and Honduras for Costa Maya Pageant
Here are the final two contestants for this year’s International Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant. This week we introduce the Miss Nicaragua contestant for Costa Maya Pageant; she is Diana Sofía Loáisiga Ramos. She is 22-years old and stand 5ft 5in tall. Diana Sofía Loáisiga Ramos is aspiring to be a successful businesswoman currently […]
Christian Espat Posts Video Saying He is Innocent of Double Murder
As reports start coming in that one of the persons being sought in the murder investigation of Mario Graniel and Dr. Gary Swank, has surrendered to San Pedro Police, “Stop Bav” posted on its Instagram account a video of person of interest Christian Espat stating his innocense of the double murder. In the video, Espat […]
Frustrated Islanders Address Crime Issues with Commissioner of Police
The Belize Police Department is asking the community of San Pedro to come together in assisting the department when it comes to fighting crime. That includes reporting incidents, identifying criminals, joining the special constables program and doing their part of abiding by the law. “It is only fitting for the locals to be part of […]
Minister Heredia Awards Top PSE Scorers
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. presented checks to the Top PSE scorers of San Pedro and Caye Caulker as recognition for their excellent results on the examination. In a short, yet meaningful, ceremony Minister Heredia congratulated the students for their hard work and dedication. He stated that the money given to them was […]
Statistical Institute of Belize Reports Unemployment Rate Drops
Preliminary results from the Statistical Institute of Belize’s April 2019 Labour Force Survey show that the unemployment rate in the country decreased from 9.4 percent in April 2018 to 7.6 percent a year later. This has been the lowest rate ever recorded and resulted from a net increase of 8,478 in the number of persons […]
Christian Espat Wanted For Double Murder in San Pedro
San Pedro Police are seeking 23-year-old Chrisitan “Chris” Espat in relation to the double murder of tour guide Mario Graniel and US doctor Gary Swank which occurred on Sunday, June 23, 2019. Espat, is no stranger to the law as he has been previously arrested and charged in connection with another murder on the island. […]
No Measles in Belize as Compared To The Region
According to The Ministry of Health of Belize as of 1 January to 18 June, 2019, a total of 1,722 cases of measles have been reported in 13 countries of the Region of the Americas: Argentina (5 cases), the Bahamas (1 case), Brazil (122 cases), Canada (65 cases), Chile (4 cases), Colombia (125 cases), Costa […]
Minister of National Security Visits Taiwan
The Minister of National Security Hon. John Saldivar arrived in Taiwan on Monday, June 24th for a five-day trip to celebrate the 30th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Belize and the Republic of China (Taiwan). During his trip, Minister Saldivar will meet with Mr. David Lee, head of Taiwan’s National Security Council; Mr. Yen De-faand, […]
Things Heat Up at Caye Caulker Village Council Elections
The first round of village council elections were held on Sunday, June 23 in Belize. In Caye Caulker, four slates contested the elections for Chairman and councilors, along with a few independent candidates. The campaign leading up to Election Day was vigorous with accusations of negative campaigning by one slate, replete with fake social media […]
San Pedro Lobster Fest 2019 a Huge Success!
San Pedro celebrated its 13th Lobster Festival on Saturday, June 22, 2019, with record-breaking attendance. After only a week from the opening of the lobster season, restaurants from around the island gathered at Central Park to showcase their best lobster dish and best drink. The aroma of great food was in the air luring many to […]
Virginia Doctor Identified in Island Double Murder
Reports form news media in the United States of America, have revealed the identity of the tourist who was killed in the double murder case that occurred on Sunday, June 23, 2019. The tourist has been identified as Roanoke, Virgina cardiologist Dr. Gary Swank; who was found dead along with local tour guide Mario Graniel […]