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sargassum season starts early

Early Sargassum Arrival Signals Busy Season Ahead for San Pedro

San Pedro’s coastline is once again facing an all-too-familiar challenge as hoteliers and beach vendors reported earlier-than-usual sargassum landings on February 23rd. The unexpected early arrival has already prompted urgent cleanup efforts and renewed planning across the tourism community as the island prepares for the months ahead. For many businesses

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Supersize it at Waruguma

-by Dorian Nuñez Waruguma is SUPERSIZING its famous pupusas to almost triple their size. That is if you ask for it! The popular pupuseria in town is now offering a new Seafood Pupusa that

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Mama Vilma Family Home

San Pedro is known to be a loving and caring community always looking out for each other and helping those in need in any way possible. A group of island residents have come up

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The Pup That Wouldn't Give Up

Saga Saves Simon– Press Release, Saga Humane Society, January 18, 2011 – Simon was only a very small puppy when someone decided to tie some fishing line around his neck.  Maybe they thought that

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Touring the Capital City on Horseback

– by Dorian Nuñez My morning commute to work on Friday, January 14, 2011, was on horseback! Yes, definitely not my typical working day on the golf cart filled streets of San Pedro, Ambergris

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Businesswoman Found Dead

Police have confirmed the death of Karen Sue Brown, owner of Isla Bonita Gallery and Frame Shop, located at the Fairdale Plaza on Coconut Drive. The body of Brown was discovered inside her business

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Local Fliers to Pay Extra $5 Rider Fee

Belize Airports Authority Institutes Rider FeeOn January 15, 2011 the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) announced its implementation of a Rider Fee on all airline tickets sold for local travel in the country of Belize.

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Consultation Meeting Ends in Chaos

A meeting turns sour after fishermen object and complain about the new changes projected to the Old Football Field and Lagoon Area in downtown San Pedro that were presented to them at a consultation

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Thick Fog Halts Air and Maritime Traffic

Morning fog in the Northern part of the country has halted public transportation for both air and maritime businesses. As of 9:30a.m. today, Monday, January 17, 2011, airplanes from San Pedro, Belize City and

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AA Adds 2nd Flight to Dallas/Forth Worth

American Airlines is adding a second round trip flight on Saturdays between Belize City, Belize and Dallas/Ft. Worth, TX starting February 12th, 2011. Dallas/Ft. Worth, DFW Airport, is American Airlines’ gateway to the world

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Large Brush Fire Alarms Residents

A large brush fire alarmed residents in the San Pablo area, one that could have posed a threat to the Alfaro residence. The San Pedro Fire Department was called to the scene of the

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