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Flashbacks

Pictures of the past compared to what the island, life, and people look like today.  A time capsule in images.

Rush Hour on Barrier Reef Drive

Rush Hour on Barrier Reef Drive better known as “Front Street” to locals. Sandy, two way street in San Pedro. You could walk up and down the street without worries as there waw barely any vehicles on the once quaint fishing village of San Pedro. Here is a comparison of

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Papa and Mama Blake

If this couple would be alive today, they would be millionaires without a doubt.  They are James Howell Blake, better known as Papa Blake and Elena Alamilla Blake, also known as Mama Blake.  Papa

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The Fun of Kraals

A  Kraal is defined as an enclosure for livestock, particularly cattle, but in Belize it also refers to an enclosure in the sea and used particularly for private swimming.  Back in the 1950’s business

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La Cabeza Del Cochino

It’s a pretty long name for a dance- El Baile de la Cabeza del Cochino. The hog head dance was a big thing in the village in the 1930’s.  This consisted of an entire

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The Highly Respected Sergeant Orillo

You have probably heard the name Sergeant Orillo mentioned many times when talking about law and order.  We can cite him as a good police officer because he serves as a good role model

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Farewell to George Parham

Ambergris Today has learned of the passing away of Mr. George Parham, the last of four Parham brothers who spent their final years in San Pedro. George is a born Sanpedrano who emigrated to

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Father Robert Raszkowski's Dream

We have always been encouraged to dream big and we will achieve good things.  And so was the case of the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church which you see today.  It was a dream

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Fido's -A beautiful Spot In San Pedro

A beautiful spot in San Pedro!  Perhaps you might not recognize it because it looks so different with new buildings and even cobblestones and a lot more of activity.  To the left is Fido’s

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San Pedro's Grassy Airstrip

It is landing time by Maya Airways back in 1972 when Jerry McDermott takes this shot as he is about to land at the grassy airstrip of San Pedro.  Here is the story for

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Miss San Pedro Exactly 25 Years Ago

During the month of September when we celebrate anniversaries of the Battle of St. George’s Caye and The Independence of Belize, many ladies reminisce with fondness on their days when they were either Miss

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Miss San Pedro 1986

The year is 1986, 26 years ago.  No matter what size of parade it was, Miss San Pedro has always been present as the focal point of any parade.  This year it was Flor

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Second Generation Of Queens In San Pedro

The grand celebration of queens goes back to 1954 when Leni Aguilar Alamilla was first crowned. Even since San Pedro has selected its beauties leading up to last years Yalarelis Hernandez.  What an honor

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