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Belize Moves to Protect Three Wildlife Species

The Government of Belize has taken a step toward protecting some of the country’s wildlife, approving a one-year ban on the hunting and capturing of three species, the white-lipped peccary, the yellow-headed Amazon parrot, and the brown brocket deer. The decision came alongside Cabinet’s approval of a new Wildlife Conservation

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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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Carnaval Comparsa Gives to Charity

Carnaval 2006 lived up to its theme of “Musica, Alegria y Color” and nowhere else was this more obvious than with Flora’s Carnaval Group. For the third consecutive year, this group of Carnaval enthusiasts

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Lions Immediate Past President Visits

Immediate Past President of Lions Club International, Dr. Clem Kusiak and his wife Jeanne visited San Pedro and the San Pedro Lions Club this past Saturday, February 4. His visit was official as he

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Special Constables Awarded

The San Pedro Police Department and San Pedro Town Council have jointly given out two awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of two individuals to the island of Ambergris Caye. On

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New GST Tax Worries Hotel Owners

Despite heavy opposition and debate last week, the new General Sales Tax (GST) bill was passed by the government’s Senate majority on Thursday, December 29, 2005, and though it will become law shortly, the

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Police Monitors Security Guards

On Tuesday, February 26, Inspector Andrew Ramirez, Staff Officer for Deputy Commissioner of Police was on the island to check out security guards and companies to make sure that every security guard is licensed

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Reef Killer Already In Belize

The invasion of predatory lionfish in the Caribbean region poses yet another major threat to coral reef ecosystems — a new study has found that within a short period after the entry of lionfish

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Belize Feels Shocks of Earthquake in Mexico

A powerful earthquake hit southeastern Mexico on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. The latest reports show that the magnitude of the quake was of 6.4 on the Richter scale, but there were no reports of

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Don’t Take the Flu Lightly

Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza – With the constant change of weather many people have been getting sick with the flu, so Ambergris Today decided to contact Dr. Javier Zuniga for friendly advice and we

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Celi McCorkle Bestowed with Queen’s Honor

San Pedro’s very own Ms. Celi Nuñez McCorkle has been bestowed with Her Majesty the Queen’s Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). A press release from the Office of the Governor General

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Francis Eiley Releases Book of Poetry

“Caged Chronicles” is the name of the book, and what is it all about? It is about selected poems written by Francis “Chino” Eiley from behind prison bars. For those of us who enjoy

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Political Candidates Talk About Experience!

Severo Guerrero for UDP 7 Ambergris Today: What portfolio are you responsible for at the San Pedro Town Council? If re-elected, will you continue with the same portfolio? Deputy Mayor Severo Guerrero: I have

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