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		<title>United Nations System and Caribbean Governments Affirm Development Partnership under New Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2026/06/20/united-nations-system-and-caribbean-governments-affirm-development-partnership-under-new-multi-country-sustainable-development-cooperation-framework/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:01:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Ambassador Oscar Arnold]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MSDCF 2027-2031]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Caribbean governments and the United Nations set the stage for a strengthened development partnership with the presentation of the United Nations Multi-Country Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework (MSDCF) 2027-2031 for the English and Dutch-speaking Caribbean. The Framework was presented during the 2026 Annual Coordination Meeting of the United Nations MSDCF for the Caribbean, convened on 16 June 2026. Over the next five years, the new MSDCF will guide coordinated UN support to national and regional priorities, helping to accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and deliver meaningful results for people and communities across the region.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Road Improvement Projects Continue in Key Areas of San Pedro</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/06/19/road-improvement-project-continue-key-area-san-pedro/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 23:00:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Operations Manager Alex Ek]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Road Paving]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Road Works]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Town Council]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Road repair and maintenance works continue across San Pedro Town as the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) addresses deteriorated streets in several areas of the island. Recent works have focused on roads behind Bowen &#038; Bowen, within the Escalante Subdivision, and in the DFC area, where crews have been grading roads, filling potholes, and improving driving conditions.]]></description>
		
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		<title>1.1 Billion Children Face Climate Risks Worldwide; Belize included in UNICEF Assessment</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/06/19/1-1-billion-children-face-climate-risks-worldwide-belize-included-in-unicef-assessment/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 20:00:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Climate Landscape Analysis for Children Plus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Climate Risks]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Emergency and Disaster Risk Reduction Officer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UNICEF]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UNICEF Belize]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[On June 16, UNICEF launched its Children’s Climate Risk Report 2026, a global assessment indicating that nearly half of the world's children—approximately 1.1 billion—are exposed to at least three overlapping climate and environmental threats that affect their health, education, and overall well-being. Belize is among the countries identified as facing multiple climate-related risks.]]></description>
		
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		<title>UDP Receives 90 Applications Countrywide for 2027 Municipal Elections</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/politics-and-government/2026/06/19/udp-receives-90-applications-countrywide-for-2027-municipal-elections/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 17:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics and Government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2027 Municipal Elections]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Celestino Tzu]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mayor Gualberto Nunez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Sheena Pitts]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[united democratic party]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The United Democratic Party (UDP) says it is beginning preparations for the 2027 municipal elections after receiving 90 applications from individuals interested in running as municipal candidates across Belize.]]></description>
		
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		<title>San Pedro Police Mark Police Week with Community Outreach</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/06/19/san-pedro-police-mark-police-week-with-community-outreach/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:00:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Assistant Superintendent Egbert Castillo]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Belize Police department]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Sports Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police Week]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Roman Catholic Church]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Police Formation]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[San Pedro police officers observed Police Week from June 14th to 20th with a series of community and departmental activities that began with a church service and included a park cleanup, school outreach, public engagement events, and an awards ceremony. Assistant Superintendent Egbert Castillo said the week is being celebrated by police formations nationwide, while officers in San Pedro are focusing on community service and strengthening relationships with residents.]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Fisheries Audit Highlights Concerns from Belize’s Fishing Community</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/conservation/2026/06/18/new-fisheries-audit-highlights-concerns-from-belizes-fishing-community/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:00:23 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Belize Fishers Audit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Bond initiative]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fisheries Department]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jorge Aldana]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Fishers Association]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[A coalition of 22 fishers' associations from across Belize collaborated to create and publish the country's first-ever Belize Fishers Audit, which was presented in Belize City on June 12th. The document highlights concerns raised by the fishing community and offers recommendations to improve the industry. President of the San Pedro Fishers Association, Jorge Aldana, led the presentation, outlining key issues affecting fishers nationwide.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Police Investigating Death of Man Struck with Shovel in Caye Caulker</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/police-news/2026/06/18/police-investigating-death-of-man-struck-with-shovel-in-caye-caulker/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 20:00:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Crime & Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Assistant Superintendent of Police Stacy Smith]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Caye Caulker Police]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Oscar Genaro Flota]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Police are continuing their investigation into the death of a Caye Caulker resident who was fatally struck on the head with a shovel during a confrontation on the northern side of the island on June 13th. Authorities have identified the deceased as 45-year-old Oscar Genaro Flota and say they are seeking one primary suspect in connection with the incident.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Hol Chan Retracts No Objection Letters; Stakeholders Continue to Call for Greater Transparency</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/06/18/hol-chan-retracts-no-objection-letters-stakeholders-continue-to-call-for-greater-transparency/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 17:00:22 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community and Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Billy Leslie]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Chairman Ian Pou]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[construction]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hol Chan Marine Reserve]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Letters of No Objection]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Tourist Guide Association]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[On June 12th, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve (HCMR) announced it was retracting all previously issued Letters of No Objection (LNOs) for projects that have not yet commenced construction. Executive Chairman Ian Pou confirmed the decision and explained the reserve's position during an interview at the Hol Chan office on June 15th. Education and Outreach Officer Mariela Archer also discussed the reserve's procedures and the reasons behind the increased scrutiny of development proposals.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Police Await DPP Guidance in Fatal San Pedro Motorcycle Accident</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/crime-and-violence/2026/06/18/police-await-dpp-guidance-in-fatal-san-pedro-motorcycle-accident/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:33 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Crime & Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Director of Public Prosecutions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Fatal Motorcycle Accident]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gilberto Ismael Noble]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Police]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vincent Donaji Canul]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[San Pedro police are awaiting guidance from the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) as they continue investigating the fatal motorcycle accident that claimed one life and injured another on June 11th in downtown San Pedro.
Police identified the deceased as 33-year-old Gilberto Ismael Noble, who sustained severe head injuries in the collision. The second victim, 23-year-old Vincent Donaji Canul, suffered a fracture to his right foot. According to police, Canul was operating the motorcycle at the time of the accident.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Health Inspector advises islanders on hurricane preparedness</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/accidents-and-disasters/2026/06/17/health-inspector-advises-islanders-on-hurricane-preparedness/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 23:00:40 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Accidents & Disasters]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[2026 Atlantic Hurricane Season]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro PolyClinic II]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hurricane Preparedness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Emergency Management Organization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ublic Health Officer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Zane Bradley]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[As the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season progresses, public health officials are encouraging island residents to take the necessary steps to prepare for potential storms. Grade 1 Public Health Officer at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, Zane Bradley, shared several recommendations on June 12, emphasizing the importance of food safety, adequate supplies, proper waste management, and emergency planning before a hurricane strikes.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Christian Espat and Michael Brown Stand Trial in 2023 Triple Murder</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/crime-and-violence/2026/06/17/christian-espat-and-michael-brown-stand-trial-in-2023-triple-murder/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Crime & Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Police News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amarie Rodriguez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Carlos Chi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Christian Espat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Delmar Rodriguez]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[High Court]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kolbe Foundation Belize Central Prison]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The High Court in Belize City has set October 13th as the start date for the trial of Christian Espat and Michael Brown, who are currently remanded at the Kolbe Foundation-Belize Central Prison in connection with the 2023 triple murder of Carlos Chi, Delmar Rodriguez, and three-year-old Amarie Rodriguez in San Pedro. The trial will allow two key witnesses to testify virtually after expressing safety concerns to the prosecution and the court.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Jaylil Usher Pleads Guilty to Abetment in 2023 Murder of Kean Quiros</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/crime-and-violence/2026/06/16/jaylil-usher-pleads-guilty-to-abetment-in-2023-murder-of-kean-quiros/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2026 23:00:48 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Crime & Violence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Jaylil Usher]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Twenty-six-year-old Jaylil Usher, who was previously charged in connection with the 2023 murder of San Pedro resident Kean Jamaal Quiros, entered into a plea agreement with the Crown on June 15th, pleading guilty to abetment to murder. Usher, a former resident of the San Mateo Subdivision, appeared before Justice Nigel Pilgrim in the High Court in Belize City, where he admitted to facilitating the murder of Quiros. Quiros, who was 19 years old at the time of his death, was fatally shot on August 11, 2023, after a gunman allegedly lured him to the front door of his home. The murder case remained under investigation for more than a year before Usher was formally charged on November 29, 2024.]]></description>
		
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