Police press conference to be held at 2:00 p.m.

Corporal Gavin Sanchez

The body of deceased Corporal Gavin Sanchez has been removed from the Police Department's compound and placed on a boat. The body is being transported to Belize City where a post mortem examination will be conducted.

Police officials will be having a press conference at the San Pedro Police Department today at 2:00 p.m.

Breaking News: Police Officer shoots one of his own

Sometime after 3 am gun shots broke the still of night. Neighbors claim to have heard up to eight shots and as dawn broke in San Pedro Town reports pouring into our offices state that police corporal Gavin Sanchez, detached to the San Pedro Police Department had lost his life after being fatally wounded by one of his own.

Witnesses report to have seen Corporal Sanchez frequenting one of the local island bars until late at night. Sergeant Paulino Reyes, also of the San Pedro Police Department arrived at the bar’s beachfront location where he met up with Corporal Sanchez. Witnesses claim that Sergeant Reyes was accompanied by two Belize Defense Force soldiers. It is unknown and there are many speculations as to what might have transpired but Corporal Sanchez reportedly intoxicated was transported to the Police Department where he was relieved of his firearm.

Sergeant Paulino Reyes

Reports from officials close to the investigation reveal that the incident unfolded at the police barracks behind the police department. Corporal Sanchez allegedly aggressed Sergeant Reyes who realizing that the corporal was armed opened fire.

Corporal Sanchez, after being shot, fell where he stood in the hallway inside the barracks. Director of the San Pedro Polyclinic Dr. Javier Zuniga pronounced him dead at 3:30 a.m. with the fatal bullet wound being inflicted to Sanchez’s forehead. Police officials have remained tightlipped about the incident but a press conference will be held this afternoon at 2:00 p.m. on the island.

ABC Pre-School students welcome visitors!

A doctor (Dr. Zuniga), a dentist (Dr. Cima) and Be Kind Belize director (Colette Kase) were present early Wednesday morning at ABC Pre-School to talk about their profession.

Dr. Zuniga had a show-and-tell with the tools of his trade, as did Dr. Cima. A stethoscope, pressure cuff, gloves, face masks, and lighted instruments kept the kids entertained, and they had many questions.

Colette showed up with Scruff the dog (a puppet) and proceeded to regale students with a story about Scruff. Be Kind Belize promotes kindness, and educates children on ways to show kindness to people, animals and the environment.

The month-long activities continue for child stimulation month...

Celebrate St. Patrick's Day in SP

Celebrate at:

*Lime Bar and GrillYour Host: Sharon Boyd
Host's Message: There will be lots of prizes for the events throughout the day. FREE appetizers with drinks between 6pm-9pm, special drinks prices especially on all the green ones! We are just over one year old now in Lime come and celebrate with us!
What: Lime goes Irish
Where: Lime Bar $ Grill1 and 2 Coconut Drive, San Pedro

*Legends Burger House Come celebrate this day of tradition by wearing all your green gear. With St. Patty's drink and food specials and live music all day and into the night, you and all of your friends are guaranteed to have a St. Patrick's Day for the history books.With live music performances by All Cayed Up (blues), Zac & Tanya (Caribbean steel drum), Gino (rockstar) and more, come chill out at Legends! Come support Derrick Banos as the youngest bassist on the island, as we raise funds to send him to a music summer camp in the States! The first keg is tapped at 1PM and will continue until whenever... And the best news? There will be an after-party at Super Dave and Alexandra's house afterwards!

*Pedro's Inn

Child Stimulation Month continues ...

Child Stimulation Month continues with great activities planned for the preschoolers. ABC Preschool had story telling time with parents, family and friends of students visiting and reading stories to the children's enjoyment.