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Nurse Shark Killings Signal Red Flag

Pictures circulating by email of nurse shark killers have island residents in an uproar. Pictures were taken at Baho Caye, an Island situated five minutes from Caye Caulker, about 10-15 minutes from San Pedro’s

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Credit Union Robbed at Gunpoint

Elvis Canul, 28 year old Belizean Manager of St. Francis Xavier of DFC Area, reported to Police that on Monday, January 14, at about 9:40 a.m. three Creole males entered the credit union dressed

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Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve Fee System

The Fisheries Department in its efforts to ensure the sustained management of its eight marine reserves began the process of implementing a comprehensive revenue collection system. Effective Monday, November 1st, 2004, a US $5

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Costa Maya ’09 Set for Aug 6th – 9th

The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival Committee has announced the dates for Costa Maya Festival 2009 to be from August 6 to August 9. The committee members met this past weekend to start

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Seniors at Office Practice

This week and next you will notice a whole set of well-dressed up young men and ladies going to the various offices and business establishments. You will not even recognize them as students of

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First Aid Training

Bandage International, a Canada-based non-profit organization was on the island this past week providing medical education and training to key personnel and island residents through the Belize Red Cross. The group was on the

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US Travel Advisory Updated

The Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, the Belize Tourism Industry Association, the Belize Police Department, and the Belize Defense Force are pleased to advise

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Beach Street Blocked Off

The San Pedro Town Council once again blocked off the street that gives access to the beach just south of town, but the other access streets are still allowing large vehicles to enter the

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PUP Candidates Address Chamber of Commerce

Last Thursday, the Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) welcomed four PUP candidates who are running for the upcoming municipal elections, including Mr. Alberto Nuñez, who will be contesting the Mayoral seat in March

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Miss Yucatan Nuestra Belleza Visits Island

On Sunday, January 14, Miss Yucatan Nuestra Belleza Isis Barrera along with other distinguished guests were at Tranquility Bay celebrating Pany Arceo, Dr. Richard Strand and Dr. Brad William’s birthday as well as the

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San Pedro High Champions Again

San Pedro High School continues its winning streak in sports and academics in competitions around the country under their new principal, Mr. Emil Vasquez. Not satisfied enough with their wins in Math Olympiad, Science

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A Better Way to Sweep the Streets

The Mayor Paz and the San Pedro Town Council held the official inauguration of the Angel Coral Street Rehabilitation Project on Friday, February 27 on Angel Coral Street between Caribeña Street and Pelican Street

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Ramon’s Village Goes “Pineapples”!

In June of 2009, Richard and Gina Headrick returned to Belize after a three-year absence. When they walked onto the property of their prized possession, Ramon’s Village Resort, they immediately realized it was time

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