Elizabeth Grace Sánchez was crowned Miss San Pedro 2026 on August 29th, emerging victorious during the annual pageant.

Belize officially marked a major step in preserving its cultural heritage on August 24th, when Honorable Francis Fonseca, Minister of Culture, announced the establishment of the country’s first Belize ...

The San Pedro SAGA Humane Society is celebrating after several of its shelter dogs and cats recently found permanent homes. The organization thanked everyone who has opened their hearts and homes to a ...

Opposition continues to grow against a proposed increase in Belize’s hotel accommodation tax from the current 9% to 12.5%. Tourism stakeholders on the cayes and across the country believe the increase ...

Miss World Belize Faith Edgar continues to represent the Jewel at events leading up to pageant night on September 5th. Her presentation during the Head-to-Head Challenge on August 22nd captivated many ...

The San Pedro Police Sub-Formation has launched a new motorcycle team, dubbed the Crime Suppression Squad (CSS), to strengthen policing efforts on the island. Announced this week, the CSS will operate ...

The Mundialito finals brought young football players, families, and supporters together at the Ambergris Stadium in San Pedro on August 16th. The tournament featured Under-7 and Under-13 matches, with ...

This year’s Queen of the Bay San Pedro, 17-year-old Zsaphirrah (Safira) Coleman, who was crowned and sashed on June 27th, has already launched a community-focused platform as she prepares for the ...

After serving in the Belize National Fire Service for 27 years, former Officer Commanding of the San Pedro Fire Station, Orin Smith, has officially retired. Smith led the island’s fire station from ...

On August 4th, the Social Security Board (SSB) announced that it has temporarily suspended the renewal of expired Social Security cards until September 14th due to a shortage of card stock. The board ...

Residents, business owners, and local stakeholders gathered at the San Pedro Lions Den on July 30th for a public consultation on Belize’s liquor licensing reform initiatives. The event, hosted by the ...

Belize has received its first asylum seeker under a bilateral agreement with the United States (U.S.). The Haitian national arrived in the country several weeks ago, marking the beginning of the safe ...