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Hurricane Janet was one of the most powerful and devastating hurricanes to impact Belize, (then British Honduras), specifically the northern districts of Corozal and Orange Walk, in recorded history. I came across this very interesting post on my Facebook feed this past weekend and decided to share it with our
Sometimes I think this island has a way of reminding us just how connected we are to the natural world. Just when I was still beaming from the story of Bobby, the Booby bird
Houston Rockets’ starting point guard and newly elected President of the National Basketball Players Association, Fred VanVleet, has been spotted enjoying some well-deserved downtime in beautiful Belize. Known for his sharp skills on the
There’s something heartwarming about seeing humans step up for the animals that share our island paradise. This week we celebrate one such story, the successful rescue and release of Bobby, a juvenile booby bird,
There’s just something about Lobster Fest in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye that hits different. It’s not just a food festival, it’s a whole vibe. A celebration full of flavor, music, energy, and pure Belizean
Did you know Belize has only ever placed in the Top 12 at Miss Universe? That title went to Sarita Diana Acosta in 1979, and she came remarkably close to making it into the
Let’s be real, there’s a stretch of the year in Belize that tests even the most seasoned islander. We call it hurricane season, but it’s also rainy, mosquito, sargassum season, and the slowest of
Belize just might be the hidden culinary gem of Central America, and according to TikTok food adventurer @marissaa.mclean, it all starts with the chicken (but trust me, it definitely doesn’t end there)! She said
This past weekend, Ambergris Caye came alive in celebration of Día de San Pedro, honoring our beloved patron saint on June 29. The festivities were vibrant and heartfelt; Families enjoyed mechanical rides, while dance
It’s not every day you get to raise a glass to a legacy, let alone one that helped shape the very soul of an island. This year, we do just that as we proudly
As someone who has had the privilege of watching so many incredible young people grow up on this island, few moments feel as rewarding as this one. This past weekend, the entire island of
If you’ve ever been to Ambergris Caye in the middle of a bustling high season, you know the rhythm: golf carts zip by in a cheerful blur, dive shops buzz with excited chatter, and
Fifteen years may have passed since graduation, but the San Pedro High School Class of 2010 proved that time has only made their bond stronger and their celebrations even better. On Saturday, May 31,
Just yesterday, June 7, I stood on a stage I once crossed 31 years ago, only this time, I was holding a microphone, not a diploma. Being invited as the guest speaker at San
It’s that time of year again. June rolls around, and with it, the official start of the Atlantic hurricane season. For those of us living in Belize — especially on the small island of
I didn’t expect to run into one of Belize’s most iconic artists on a regular errand run to town. I had just pulled up at the airport terminal, my mind juggling a list of
This past Sunday, island residents had the privilege of witnessing something truly special — the very first Kids Fishing Tournament in San Pedro. As a community member and a parent, I can say without
