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There was a time when San Pedro was simply one of Belize’s tourism destinations. Today, I think it is difficult to argue that we are not the tourism capital of Belize. For many visitors, Ambergris Caye is their introduction to our country; they arrive through the international airport, make their
I’ll be honest, I am not one of those people who buys lottery tickets regularly. I usually just watch from the sidelines, smile when someone else gets lucky, and go right back to my
This past weekend, island residents joined the San Pedro Lions Club in celebrating an incredible milestone, the club’s 50 years of service to our island community. What began as a humble idea back in
Every time I hear a visitor talk about Belizean food, it fills me with pride, but hearing a world-traveling TikToker say it’s the best food he’s ever had? That just hits different. Recently, travel
“San Pedro looks like a ‘City’ now” – is what I said this weekend while heading to Secret Beach. It had been some time since I drove up north and was surprised when I
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
Yesterday marked the official opening of the Queen Conch season here in Belize — October 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026 (unless the quota is reached earlier). For many of us, that means we
For years, the idea of public transportation in San Pedro felt like nothing more than talk around town, but now it’s finally happening. Amber Isle Public Transport has confirmed that it will soon launch
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
