The San Pedro Sun

Press Release, Belmopan, August 24, 2026. The Government of Belize and the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan) signed the Belize Women and Youth MSMEs Development Project Agreement, a jointly funded initiative valued at approximately US$3 million to strengthen micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), with a particular focus on women and young entrepreneurs.

Reef Sports wrapped up its summer youth football tournament on August 22nd, concluding nearly two months of matches that began during the first week of July. Finals for the Under-8 (U8) and Under-12 (U12) categories were played at the Sagebrush Church Sports Complex in the San Mateo area, with matches consisting of two 15-minute halves.

Belize will soon welcome a new United States (US) ambassador. André Bauer, a former South Carolina, USA legislator and two-term lieutenant governor, was sworn in as US Ambassador to Belize on August 20th and is expected to arrive in the country sometime in September. Belize has been without a US ambassador since Michelle Kwan concluded her tenure in January 2025. Since then, the...

The National MSME Roadshow rolled into San Pedro from August 20th through the 22nd, bringing three days of free training, multi-agency services, and a Buy Belize Expo to the island community. Organized under the directive of the Office of the Prime Minister, the initiative is a collaboration with BELTRAIDE, the Economic Development Council, and the Investment Policy and Complian...

The island’s premier football squad, San Pedro Pirates FC, played another thrilling home game on Saturday, August 22nd, earning a solid 3-1 victory over Wagiya SC. The win in their second match of the Premier League of Belize (PLB) Opening Season puts the island team in good standing as they prepare for their third game on the mainland against Port Layola on August 30th.