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		<title>El Niño expected to strengthen and persist through February 2027</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/weather/2026/09/09/el-nino-expected-to-strengthen-and-persist-through-february-2027/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:00:04 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Weather]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Atlantic Hurricane Season]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Belize Water Services]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[El Niño]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Climate Outlook Forum]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Meteorological Service]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Meteorological Service of Belize]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The National Meteorological Service of Belize has advised that September marks the peak of the Atlantic hurricane season. However, this year, another climate phenomenon is also influencing weather conditions: El Niño. Forecasts indicate that the phenomenon will continue strengthening and is almost certain to persist through February 2027, potentially creating challenges related to drought, water supplies, wildfires, energy production, and public health.]]></description>
		
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		<title>SIB reports Consumer confidence improves despite rising cost of living</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/business-and-economy/2026/09/09/sib-reports-consumer-confidence-improves-despite-rising-cost-of-living/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 20:00:06 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Business & Economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Consumer Confidence Index]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Cost of Living]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inflation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Statistical Institute of Belize]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Belizean consumers showed a slight improvement in confidence in July 2026, even as the cost of living continued to rise. According to the latest reports from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), the national Consumer Confidence Index increased for the first time since the beginning of the year, while consumer prices rose by 4.1% compared to July 2025.]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Disability Commission Promises Greater Inclusion Across Belize</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/09/09/new-disability-commission-promises-greater-inclusion-across-belize/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 17:00:46 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community and Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Disabilities Act]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Government of Belize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Her Excellency Rossana Briceño]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ministry of Human Development; Family Support; and Gender Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Commission for Persons with Disabilities]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Government of Belize has officially launched the National Commission for Persons with Disabilities, marking a new phase in the implementation of the Disabilities Act, 2024. The Commission is expected to help transform the rights outlined in the legislation into coordinated action and improvements in the daily lives of persons with disabilities.]]></description>
		
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		<title>New US Ambassador André Bauer Begins Official Duties in Belize</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2026/09/09/new-us-ambassador-andre-bauer-begins-official-duties-in-belize/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Hon. Francis Fonseca]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[MCC Belize Compact]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Millennium Challenge Corporation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Minister of Foreign Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Rudolph Andreas “André” Bauer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United States Ambassador to Belize]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Newly appointed United States Ambassador to Belize Rudolph Andreas “André” Bauer has begun his official duties in the country. On September 7, 2026, Bauer paid a courtesy visit to Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Francis Fonseca and presented copies of his Letter of Credence.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Literacy Day Encourages Reading and Creativity</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/education/2026/09/08/literacy-day-encourages-reading-and-creativity/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 23:00:24 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Education]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[International Literacy Day]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Teacher Antonio Aragon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[UNESCO]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Students at San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School observed International Literacy Day on Tuesday, September 8th, under the theme “Literacy for People, the Planet, and Prosperity.” The annual observance was celebrated across Belize, with the San Pedro students participating in educational and fun activities involving literature, drama, folklore, and patriotism.]]></description>
		
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		<title>San Pedro Blood Drive Secures 17 Lifesaving Pints</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/health/2026/09/08/san-pedro-blood-drive-secures-17-lifesaving-pints/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 20:00:10 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Belize City Blood Bank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blood drive]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro PolyClinic II]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[On September 5th, the San Pedro Community Blood Drive Group hosted its latest blood drive at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II, collecting 17 pints of blood. The drive ran from 8AM to 2:30PM and welcomed residents who came out to donate.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Inter-Office Football Tournament Returns with 20 Teams</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/sports/2026/09/08/inter-office-football-tournament-returns-with-20-teams/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 17:00:31 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ambergris Stadium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inter-Office football tournament]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Town Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Town Council Sports]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Inter-Office Football Tournament is back, with 20 teams competing for this year’s championship title. The first round of matches took place on September 5 and 6 at Ambergris Stadium, drawing enthusiastic fans and delivering ten action-packed games over the weekend.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Faith Edgar Makes History at Miss World 2026</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/pageants-beauty/2026/09/08/faith-edgar-makes-history-at-miss-world-2026/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 13:45:35 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Pageants & Beauty]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[73rd Miss World Pageant]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Beauty with a Purpose]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Faith Edgar]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Miss World Belize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nha Trang]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Smiles for Belize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Vietnam]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Miss World Belize Faith Edgar made history at the 73rd Miss World Pageant, held on September 5th in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Edgar secured a place in the Top 40 after winning the “Beauty with a Purpose” challenge for the Americas and Caribbean region.]]></description>
		
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		<title>United FC Hands Old Boys Defeat in Tournament’s Second Round</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/sports/2026/09/07/united-fc-hands-old-boys-defeat-in-tournaments-second-round/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:14:14 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ambergris Stadium]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Old Boys]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Over 35 Cup Football Tournament]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Town Council Sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[United FC]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[United FC secured an important victory in the Over 35 Cup Football Tournament after defeating Old Boys 2-1 on September 4th. The match, held at Ambergris Stadium, kicked off at 7:30PM with Old Boys controlling possession. The team entered the game among the leaders in the tournament standings and had proven to be one of the competition’s strongest sides.]]></description>
		
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		<title>San Pedro Bids Farewell to Milagro Garel with Special Mass</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/community-and-society/2026/09/07/san-pedro-bids-farewell-to-milagro-garel-with-special-mass/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 20:07:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Community and Society]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Country Director]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Maria del Milagro Garel]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ministry of Health and Wellness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[San Pedro Roman Catholic Church]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[World Pediatrics Belize]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Family members, friends, and community leaders gathered on September 4th to celebrate the life of Maria del Milagro Garel with a special funeral Mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church. Garel, originally from San Pedro but later residing in Belize City, served as the Country Director of World Pediatrics Belize. She is remembered as a compassionate advocate who dedicated more than 20 years to helping Belizean children access specialized and life-changing medical care.]]></description>
		
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		<title>Doctor Love: Should I leave?</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/dr-love/2026/09/07/doctor-love-should-i-leave/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 14:24:16 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Dr. Love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Advice Column]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Doctor Love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Island Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[love]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[relationship]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[Doctor Love is the island's and possibly the world’s greatest authority on just about everything. The Doctor answers questions concerning any subject except religion or politics. Persons needing additional assistance or counseling should contact the Family Services Division at 227-7541. The opinions herein are not necessarily those of The San Pedro Sun. Write Doctor Love at PO Box 51, San Pedro Town, Belize, or email: dr.love@sanpedrosun.com]]></description>
		
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		<title>GOB Advances Blue Economy MRV System to Measure Impact for People and Nature</title>
		<link>https://www.sanpedrosun.com/government/2026/09/05/gob-advances-blue-economy-mrv-system-to-measure-impact-for-people-and-nature/</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Janelle Cowo]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 17:31:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Government]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Blue Economy MRV System]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Government of Belize]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Inter-American Development Bank]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Natural Capital Alliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Stanford University]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Government of Belize, through the Blue Bond and Finance Permanence Unit (BBFP) within the Office of the Prime Minister, in coordination with the Ministry of Blue Economy and Marine Conservation, and in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and Stanford University’s Natural Capital Alliance (NatCap), convened an interactive stakeholder workshop to advance the development of Belize’s Blue Economy Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) System.]]></description>
		
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