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There was a time when everyone knew everyone in San Pedro; a time when bicycles outnumbered golf carts, when the streets were made of white sand, and when children could walk from one end of town to the other without much concern about traffic. The village was small, close-knit, and
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
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
