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New Regulations Restrict House Moves to Nighttime Hours Only

The Department of Transport (DoT) has announced new regulations restricting the movement of houses and oversized structures on public roadways to nighttime hours only, in a move aimed at improving road safety and easing traffic congestion nationwide. Effective immediately, the transport of houses and large structures will only be permitted

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Celi McCorkle Brings Back Lifetime Achievement Award

Tenth Annual Tourism Awards to honor the “Stars” of Tourism, Blue Water Grill & Xanadu Resort also Awarded Industry representatives, stakeholders, celebrated guests and tourism friends all met at the Belize Biltmore Plaza’s River

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San Pedro High Graduation

San Pedro High School held its Graduation Mass and Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 12, at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium where 50 graduates were in attendance to receive their diplomas. It was a

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Broadway in Belize

Sean McDermott Fundraiser for San Mateo In a benefit performance for the San Mateo Road Building Fund, the Paradise Theater presented “An Evening with Sean McDermott” on June 10 and 12. The Broadway star

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Lobster Fest with Joey Stevens!

Lobster Festival activities kicked off on Monday, June 14, with a “Meat and Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort) as Lobster season opened on Tuesday, June 15. Arriving on the island

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Battle Against Oil Exploration Continues

The Search for Black Gold across the length and breadth of the Jewel has raised concerns from a number of environmental organizations that oppose oil prospecting. Island residents are not one bit happy about

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Principal Association of the Cayes

It was on October 2009 that principals on the island joined forces to form an association called the Principals Association of the Cayes (P.A.C). The group’s mission: “To nurture and support all principals to

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Abby Marin Competes Abroad

Fly Fishing Tournament at Teva Mountain Games Colorado Ambergris Today believes that San Pedro has a rising celebrity on its hands. Remember when Abby Marin, of Go Fish Belize, was featured in a short

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Sean McDermott’s Charity Concert

Sean McDermott will once again be performing on Ambergris Caye on June 10 and June 12 at the new Paradise Theatre located just across the bridge at Reef Village Resort at 8pm. He will

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North Ambergris Police Sub Station Inauguration

After much hard work, dedication and donations, The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (NACNW) proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North Ambergris Police Substation on Saturday, June 5. Sgt. Dominguez and P.C. Lyons

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Introducing Miss El Salvador

For La Reina De La Costa Maya The Costa Maya Festival Committee is excited to announce the first contestant for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant set for August 5, 2010, kick starting

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To Dredge or Not to Dredge

Guest Editorial To dredge or not to dredge along the coast of Ambergris Caye? – that is the question. Dredging near the beach and for that matter near the reef has been done in

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Taking Musical Note

Music Appreciation Lessons by Free Music School Every year Dr. Floyd Jackson offers an inspirational music lesson to the children at each school in San Pedro. The lesson consists of music history, theory, ear

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Lobster Fest Announces Schedule

– Press Release – The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy five days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the

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