Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye Honors Delvi Flores as 2026 Educator of the Year
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye has announced Teacher Delvi Flores of Holy Cross Anglican School Belize as the recipient of its first-ever Educator of the Year Award, recognizing the profound impact educators have on the lives of students across the island. According to Rotary representatives, the award was created as part of the organization’s […]
School Van Transfer Service for North Ambergris Caye Students Continues
The San Pedro Town Council has clarified that the school van transfer service for students living in northern Ambergris Caye remains active and continues to provide free transportation for families in the area. According to the Council, the school van was introduced in January 2024 as a temporary relief effort for residents of the growing […]
Flashback Friday: Sweet Memories of Manelly’s Ice Cream Shop
Some places don’t just sell treats, they sell memories. This Flashback Friday takes us back to the early days of Manelly’s Ice Cream Shop, one of those timeless little businesses right in the heart of San Pedro Town that generations have come to know and love. For years, Manelly’s has been serving up delicious ice […]
Planting Hope Beneath the Sea: Belize’s Barrier Reef Gets a Helping Hand After Earth Day
Just as the world paused to observe Earth Day, a powerful reminder of environmental action was taking place beneath the waters of Belize. While many celebrated the planet on land, dedicated conservationists were hard at work underwater, planting corals, measuring growth, and helping restore the Belize Barrier Reef, one of the greatest natural treasures in […]
All You Need to Know How To Assist Fire Victims
The entire community is pulling together to assist the fire victims (3 families/19 individuals, including small children) who have lost their entire belongings during last night’s devastating fire. The following is useful information for anyone who wants to assist. Thank you for your kind donations. List of Fire Victims 10 Adults : Family Unit 1 […]
Family of 19 Loses Everything in House Fire, Community Asked to Help
A San Pedro family is tonight facing one of life’s most heartbreaking moments after a devastating fire destroyed their home and everything they owned. Mrs. Norma Rodriguez and her family lost their three-bedroom house, including a rear extension, in a blaze that broke out around 7:00 p.m. in the Eiley Subdivision, just behind Two Brothers […]
Flashback Friday: The Legendary Cannibal Café Days
This Flashback Friday takes us back to one of the most memorable little hotspots of old San Pedro, the beloved Cannibal Café. Just feet from the water’s edge, this charming café sat in a prime location where diners could enjoy beautiful ocean views and feel the cool trade winds rolling in off the Caribbean Sea. […]
Keeping Culture Alive, Amazing Palm Art
Every now and then, you come across something that makes you pause and appreciate just how rich Belizean culture really is. Would you ever think about palm art? This is one of those moments. Over at The Lodge at Chaa Creek, something special has been happening. Not your typical resort activity, but something much deeper. […]
Enforcement Efforts Intensify on Illegal Dumping
San Pedro is stepping up its fight against illegal dumping and littering, sending a clear message across the island: keeping La Isla Bonita clean is everyone’s responsibility. With rapid development, a growing population, and increasing tourism placing added strain on infrastructure, garbage management has become one of the island’s most pressing challenges. From overflowing bins […]
Flashback Friday – Mash Hardware
There was a time in San Pedro when if you needed a nail, a hammer, a hinge, or just about anything to fix something around the house… there was only one place to go – Mash Hardware, one of the first. This small but essential shop sat right on Front Street, tucked beneath the Salazar […]
Can Sargassum Help Heal Our Beaches?
Sargassum season has become part of life on Ambergris Caye; not the part we love, but the part we’ve learned to deal with. But what if… we’ve been looking at it all wrong? What if the very thing that frustrates us, chases visitors off the beach, and piles up faster than we can remove it… […]
Influencers Take Over San Pedro for TIA Belize’s Launch Event
Influencers abound – San Pedro got a fresh dose of energy and creativity as TIA Belize hosted its very first influencer event, bringing together some of Belize’s rising digital voices for a weekend of connection, content, and island experiences. Among those invited was Ambergris Today’s own Madison Edwards, stepping into the spotlight as an influencer […]
Weekly Wrap-Up: A Week of Celebration
Last week in San Pedro was one of those feel-good stretches that reminds you exactly why this island is so special – celebration mode. From music and youth achievements to environmental awareness and powerful recognition of women in our community, there was plenty to celebrate across Ambergris Caye. Mighty Blue Jaguars Take the StageBig congratulations […]
Central Park: The Heart of Town, Then and Now
Central Park has always been the heartbeat of San Pedro, a place where everything seems to come together. And this photo takes us back to a time when that “center of activity” looked a whole lot simpler. Back then, Central Park wasn’t the developed space we know today. It was a sandy open lot, lined […]
Swift Arrest in San Pedro Triple Murder Now Faces Questions as Family Claims Innocence
San Pedro remains on alert following last week’s tragic triple murder, and while police moved swiftly to make an arrest, new developments are now adding another layer of complexity to the case. Authorities had announced that 22-year-old Shelby Jonathan Hernandez was formally charged with three counts of murder in connection with the deaths of Karim […]
Triple Murder, San Pedro at a Crossroads: Urgency, Accountability, and the Way Forward
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. Three lives lost, 29-year-old fisherman Karim Nazim Espat, 35-year-old carpenter Oscar Modesto Mas, and 21-year-old Honduran national Yerlin Marisol Bueso Alvarez, […]
Flashback Friday: When the “Airport” Was Just an Airstrip
This Flashback Friday takes us back to 1985, when flying into San Pedro was a completely different experience. Back then, what we now know as John Greif II Airport was simply a small airstrip carved into the island. No perimeter fence. No security checkpoints. No separation from everyday life. The runway sat right alongside the […]
A Century of Faith, Family, and Tradition: Mrs. Tomasita Gomez Celebrates 100 Years
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 her family and the entire community that has been touched by her presence. For her loved ones, this day was more […]
Flashback Friday: When This Was “Rush Hour” in San Pedro
We keep coming across photos like this, and each one tells a beautiful story about what life used to look like in San Pedro. This street scene captures the charm of the island back when things moved at a much slower pace. The sandy road stretches quietly through town, lined with wooden homes built on […]
Belize’s Fry Jack House Takes a Taste of Home to Mérida
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 its creative and delicious takes on Belize’s beloved fry jacks, has officially opened a new branch in the vibrant Mexican city […]
Tourists Discover and Enjoy a Classic Belizean ‘Ideal’
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.” Watching their curiosity unfold was entertaining as they tried to figure out exactly what they were holding. One of them even […]
Flashback Friday, Amigos del Mar
This Flashback Friday takes us back to the humble beginnings of one of San Pedro’s most recognizable dive operations, Amigos Del Mar. The photo captures what the dive shop looked like in its early days: a simple wooden dock stretching into the Caribbean Sea, a small thatched-roof hut at the end, and a handful of […]
Belize’s Coconut Industry is Making a Comeback
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 growing up I often heard stories from my father about the island’s early days. According to his records, San Pedro’s first […]
Flashback Friday: When Front Street Stood Between Wood and Concrete
There was a time when Barrier Reef Drive, better known to many as Front Street, quietly reflected a turning point in San Pedro’s history. This photo captures that moment perfectly. The sandy street stretches ahead, wide and unpaved, still carrying the soft footprints of bicycles, pedestrians, and the occasional passing vehicle. Dust rises lightly under […]
Skydivers Take the Ultimate Plunge Into Belize’s Great Blue Hole
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 whole new meaning, as skydivers take the ultimate plunge from the skies above into one of the world’s most breathtaking natural […]