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The streets of San Pedro Town were filled with pride, excitement, and plenty of Belizean spirit as residents gathered to give Miss World Belize 2026, Faith Edgar, a memorable sendoff as she departed her hometown to represent Belize on the world stage. Leading the parade through the streets was the
San Pedro woke up today shaken. A tragic triple murder late Thursday night, just one mile south of town, has once again forced our community to confront a reality we can no longer ignore.
San Pedro paused this weekend to celebrate a truly remarkable milestone. On Sunday, March 15, Mrs. Tomasita Gomez reached an extraordinary 100 years of life, a moment filled with pride, gratitude, and celebration for
There’s something special about seeing Belizean flavors travel beyond our borders. And now, one of San Pedro’s favorite dining spots is doing exactly that. The Fry Jack House, well known on Ambergris Caye for
Sometimes the simplest things bring the biggest smiles – I recently came across a fun TikTok video of three tourists in Belize discovering something many of us grew up with, the classic Belizean “Ideal.”
I recently stumbled upon a post on Facebook that made me smile. It talked about Belize moving toward a thriving coconut industry once again. For me, that news carries a bit of nostalgia, because
Nothing short of spectacular. The phrase “diving into the Blue Hole of Belize” has always been associated with scuba tanks and deep descents beneath the surface. But this incredible experience gives that expression a
Fans of the hit Netflix series La Reina del Flow were excited to learn that its leading star, Carolina Ramírez, best known for her role as Yeimy Montoya, has arrived in Belize. The Colombian
For five years now, Nashville singer/songwriter Mike Nash has been bringing more than just guitars and good vibes to San Pedro. His annual Meeting of the Mayans event has grown into a two-week celebration
At the inauguration of the new San Pedro Artisan Market, Minister of Tourism Hon. Anthony Mahler didn’t just cut a ribbon. He made a statement that should echo across every dock, beach, and back
WOW. Fourteen years in and Estel’s Dine by the Sea BBQ Cook-Off is still bringing the heat. This family-friendly tradition has grown into one of those events you circle on the calendar without even
There are moments when you’re watching something global, something massive, and then suddenly it becomes personal. That was Super Bowl 60. As Belizeans joined millions around the world tuning in for the halftime show,
There was a time when getting certain grocery items on Ambergris Caye meant planning a full trip off the island. If you needed specialty foods, household items, or supplies that simply weren’t available at
When I heard that Belize is launching a national plan to plant one million trees, I honestly smiled and thought, yes… this is the kind of news we need more of. The Government of
Lately, my wife and I have been starting our mornings a little differently, and honestly, I’m falling in love with San Pedro all over again. We have made it a habit to head out
Did you know that one person out of the nine winners of the $1Mil Jackpot failed to claim his/her prize? I’m sorry for the person who may have lost his ticket or simply forgot
Meet Us at Sunrise: This year, I decided to do something a little different for myself. I made a simple New Year’s resolution to walk three miles every morning, stay healthier, and hopefully shed
