Town Council Implements Regulations for Downtown Deliveries
The San Pedro Town Council, in an effort to improve the traffic conditions on the roads of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is requesting the full support and cooperation of all businesses that conduct deliveries within “Town”. On March 10, 2016, the announcement was made that all deliveries conducted with bigger and hazardous/flammable vehicles are being […]
Belize Tourism Board Appoints European Marketing Representative
Belize Tourism Board Appoints The Brighter Group as its European Marketing Representative – The Brighter Group, one of the biggest independent travel & tourism PR and marketing consultancies in the UK, has been awarded the European Representation and PR contract for the Belize Tourism Board following a highly competitive pitch process. The main focus of […]
Belizean Athlete Suspended After Failing Anti-Doping Test
– Press Release, National Anti-Doping Organization, March 29, 2016 – The Results Management Authority of the Regional Anti-Doping Organisation (RADO-CAM) has handed down its sanction against cyclist Gregory Lovell, who failed an Anti-Doping Test that was carried out by the National Anti-Doping Organisation of Belize (NADO) in connection with the 26th Annual New Year’s Day […]
Mr. Vegas’ Manager Almost Drowned at Belize Reefs!?
Mr. Vegas was on the island of Caye Caulker, Belize over the Easter weekend and performed in a concert on Saturday, March 26, 2016. Needless to say the island was packed with local and international vacationers who were enjoying their long holiday spring break weekend and looking forward to his performance. Posting about his fun […]
BDF Soldier Shot at Belize Camp near Guatemalan Border
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Statement on the March 26th, 2016 Shooting Incident – A press release from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs dated yesterday March 29, 2016, stated that the Government of Belize has requested the Office of the Organization of American States (OAS) in the Adjacency Zone to conduct an investigation into the circumstances […]
AIDS Commission Commences New Mural at San Pedro High
As part of its educational campaign program, the San Pedro AIDS Commission is once again undertaking the task of painting a second mural, this time on the more visible wall of the San Pedro High School compound. The Commission has received approval from the school and works has commenced on the positive images and messages […]
3rd Annual Caye Caulker Kayak Island Challenge – Post Race Report
– Press Release, Paddle Shop, March 28, 2016 – The Third Annual Caye Caulker Kayak Island Challenge got on the way at 11a.m. on Holy Saturday, March 26, 2016. The Kayak Island Challenge is an open kayak race around the island. Seven brave kayakers, that also included one woman, participated in three categories – Men’s Single, […]
The Original Sands Hotel
It is not among the first hotels but certainly among the early hotels on Ambergris Caye. Sands Hotel was built by the owner himself, George Parham, a member of the very influential family, the Parham’s. The Parham’s were major land owners of Ambergris Caye along with the Alamillas and the Blakes. George Parham (R.I.P. ) a […]
Singing and Feeding Program at Elementary School
In the good old days of our beautiful little fishing village of San Pedro there was a school class period (or ‘subject’) called “singing”. Also in the GOOD OLE DAYS, and I mean in the really good old days, there was a feeding program in our elementary school. Here is how it went. Singing in ClassEvery Thursday […]
Easter Break on Ambergris Caye is a Massive Undertaking
When visitors arrive to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, during Easter break all they think about is the fun in the sun, beach, sea, the concerts, parties, water activities and relaxing vacation. What they do not see is all the preparations the town has made in order for them to have an enjoyable break. Preparations for […]
Belize is the 52nd Happiest Country in the World
Back in 2012 Belize was fourth on the list of the Happiest Country in the World, but we stand at 52 in the 2016 report that was just released in March. What could be causing our diminishing happiness? We surely still are a happy nation by the Caribbean Sea, that enjoy freedom, sovereignty, unity, cultural […]
Rapid Uncontrolled and Perhaps Unregulated Traffic Woes
Dear Editor, It is it with deep concern that we from the People’s United Party (Belize Rural South) write to our local news media with regards to the rapid, uncontrolled and perhaps unregulated traffic woes that are affecting our town in the most negative manner. For proof, this image that was taken this weekend in the Boca del Rio area that shows the importation of brand new golf carts […]
The Good Old Days When One Police Officer was Enough
Everybody likes to talk about the good old days; and why not if the subject brings pleasant memories. Even young people just recently out of school like to talk about their great days in school. In the good old days children could not stay out late at night on the streets and that does not […]
What did I Get Myself Into?
“What did I get myself into?” says the Manatee as it sits at Central Park’s playground allowing children to climb onto its back. “What did I get myself into?” says the little boys who got stuck atop the manatee sculpture at Central Park. It’s just another beautiful day in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, with children […]
San Pedro High Wins at Sagicor Visionary Challenge
Many times the news of student violence or student drinking spread like wildfire, but the accomplishments of teachers and students spread slowly or go unnoticed. This is exactly what a team of teachers and students at San Pedro High set out to change when they joined the Sagicor Challenge. The Sagicor Visionaries Challenge encourages secondary and high […]
San Pedro High Celebrates National Softball Victory
When it rains it pours, they say, and this old adage applies to our very own beloved San Pedro High that did outstanding performance in the Science and Technology Sagicor competition. When you compare San Pedro High to 55 other high schools in the country a top performance is quite an accomplishment. And this past […]
Ambergris Caye Joins in Earth Hour 2016 Observance
On Saturday March 17, 2016, Oceana Belize, NICH (San Pedro House of Culture) and Ministry of Youth Services collaborated in conducting a candle light vigil/ parade through the streets of San Pedro in observance of Earth Hour. The parade lead participants from Central Park to the San Pedro House of Culture where a campfire awaited everybody […]
San Pedro Joins Efforts in Making Island Child Friendly
A ceremony in recognition of accomplishment and commitment towards achieving a ‘Sustainable Child Friendly Municipality’ was held on Friday, March 18, 2016, at Central Park. San Pedro Town was being recognized as one of the nine municipalities in Belize that signed an agreement in 2014 to make their communities better, safer and more productive for […]
Curfew Imposed on all Belize City Minors after Murders
The Police Department in Belize City was forced to take immediate strong action and impose a 9p.m. curfew on all minors after they detained three underage males involved in two recent homicides in the city. It’s an unwanted situation for the City but Assistant Commissioner of Police Chester Williams stressed that they need to bring […]
Why Would Belize Name Island After Hip Hop Artist DJ Khaled?
It made news all over the internet, social media and in the music industry, Belize (the Belize Tourism Board) nicknamed its Snake Caye island “Mayor Caye” after DJ Khaled a Miami-based producer, radio personality, DJ and record label executive. Well, the Tourism Board said it was inspired by Khaled’s “love for the ocean” and “constant […]
Vocational School Launches Facebook Page and Essay & Poster Competitions
The European Union, through the Banana Accompanying Measures (BAM) Program, in conjunction with the Ministry of Education and Chamberlain Consulting Limited, is pleased to inform the public of the launch of its Facebook Page Votech Belize and on-going poster and essay competitions open to students throughout the country. The Votech Belize Facebook page has been […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Announces First Call and Reveals Details to Harvest Caye, Belize
The President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) announced on March 16, 2016, that the first call to Harvest Caye will be on November 15, 2016, and the caye will have calls four (4) times for the week. The announcement was made during a presentation at Seatrade Cruise Global – the world’s largest cruise […]
Belize Folklore Documentary of Tata Duende Airs in Canada
Award winning video program producers CMJ Productions II Inc., show video content around the world by broadcasters such as the Discovery networks (US, Canada and International), and have completed two entire seasons of their documentary TV series titled “Boogeymen” that investigates legendary monsters and its history. For the final episode of the second season, CMJ […]
Celebrating Women's Month in Belize
Karen Brodie did an excellent job at choosing a cross section of women who make up part of this island community. Our country has strong, independent, beautiful women who are not only the essence of the Belizean household, but are now also influential and productive elements in our society. This month the San Pedro House […]
Caye Caulker is Happy with its New Beach Frontage
Tourists are sunbathing, playing, walking and flocking to the new beach in Caye Caulker and the island residents could not be happier. The new beach area at La Isla Carinosa was officially inaugurated last week Saturday, March 12, 2016, with the Minister of Tourism and Caye Caulker Village Chairman, inviting everyone to enjoy and take […]