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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
The rain almost spoiled our fun this year, for a moment it seemed like our beloved Independence Parade might not happen. But as if the heavens themselves heard our prayers, the skies cleared just
Belize Independence Day Eve in San Pedro – The rain had been pouring down all week, and honestly, I thought our patriotic celebrations were going to be a washout. But San Pedro got lucky,
Did you know that Isaac Ordonez, the young actor who stars as Pugsley Addams in Netflix’s hit series Wednesday, has Belizean roots? Isaac, born in Los Angeles in 2009, proudly shared that his mother’s
I can’t tell you how relieved I feel as I caught a glimpse of the beaches on Ambergris Caye. After months of overwhelming amounts of sargassum piling up on our shores, it finally looks
I can’t begin to express how proud I am of our island athletes who are about to represent San Pedro and Belize at the upcoming Central American Games 2025 in Guatemala. It’s not every
Yesterday, I had the privilege of attending one of the most meaningful ribbon-cutting ceremonies I’ve witnessed in San Pedro, the opening of Include Me 2 Preschool, the island’s first early childhood institution dedicated to
Today I had the privilege of being part of something truly special in San Pedro, the very first day of classes at The Island High School, the island’s second high school. It was a
Isla Bonita Elementary School opened its new school year with extra joy as it proudly celebrated its 25th Anniversary. Founded by Mr. Chris and Diana Nuñez, the school marked the milestone during orientation day
San Pedro and the wider Belizean community are mourning the loss of Tim Budd, known affectionately to so many as Barefoot Skinny. More than just a musician, Tim was a mentor, a friend, and
There’s something magical about sunrise in San Pedro. For a brief hour each morning, the island feels like it remembers what it once was, quiet, slow, and utterly peaceful. Walking downtown at daybreak, I’m
I don’t think anyone on the island could have predicted just how much sargassum would hit our shores this year. Back in late 2018, the Belize Sargassum Task Force was formed to tackle the
Belizean Kindness at it’s best! I just watched a TikTok that absolutely warmed my heart and reminded me, once again, why Belizeans are world-class in kindness. Richard Lindsey, an American visitor, found himself without
There have not been many young island ladies who have competed at the Queen of the Bay Pageant, but this year San Pedro will be proudly represented in the historic 80th Queen of the
Every summer, I’m reminded just how amazing our island community can be when we come together for something bigger than ourselves. The Kids in Action Summer Program just wrapped up, and what a summer
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
