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 […]
Angelina Worthington Crowned Ms. ACES 2016
Congratulations to Angelina Worthington winner of the Miss ACES 2016 crown and title at the pageant that took place over the weekend on Friday, March 11, 2016. Angelina was also awarded Miss Popularity amongst the four contestants that competed for the popularity crown. Angelina (left) and her fellow ACES pageant contestants & outgoing Ms. ACES […]
Tensions High as Belizean and Guatemalan Forces Confront at Sarstoon
A press release from the Government of Belize confirms that a confrontation between Belize Security Forces and Guatemalan Armed Forces (GAF) occurred late Saturday evening, March 12, 2016, at the Sarstoon in the area of Belize’s Forward Operating Base (FOB). “The GAF approached the FOB, though they never actually attempted to come on to our land, […]
Photo Exhibit Celebrates San Pedro Women at House of Culture
San Pedro photographer Karen Brodie says she is humbled and honored to have been given the task to photograph a broad spectrum of women in the community of Ambergris Caye, 62 of which have been set on exhibit at the San Pedro House of Culture in celebration of International Women’s Month. On Thursday, March 10, […]
Saddened About Plastic & Styrofoam Trash in San Pedro
To The Editor:We visited, coming from an area in the US where each plastic bag used to cost 50 cents US. Such high price makes even a seemingly worthless plastic bag a costly item which nobody would carelessly throw away: “Who would throw $1Bz away”? Last year plastic bags were even completely outlawed. You will […]
San Pedro Town Council Designates Island Parking Lot
It might not be a solution to the traffic congestion on the island, but there is a lot more space available for parking in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as the San Pedro Town Council and Traffic Department have opened a designated parking lot that is free of charge. It is one step forward in […]
Belize Responds to Tourists Robbed at Altun Ha Maya Site
Police Quickly Detain Suspects – In a press release issued today, the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture notes with concern and condemns the actions of those criminals involved in the robbery of tour guide Clifton Hoare and eight tourists at the Altun Ha Archaeological Site on Wednesday, March 9, 2016. “This was a […]
Tropic Air Gives Back To Caye Caulker Cancer Support Group
Tropic Air has announced the February results of its ongoing nationwide #TropicGivesBack charitable fundraising campaign. For every ticket bought at the month’s selected station, $1 will be donated to an organization chosen by the staff stationed in that community. In January, $500 was donated to the Dangriga Red Cross. February was the chosen month for […]
Congratulations to Ruta Maya River Challenge Winners
It was a race against 60 other paddling teams who were in it for the glory of the first place trophy. But there was also over 180 miles of river terrain to cover before reaching the finish line. After four days of competition team Koop Sheet Metal took the coveted first place trophy in what […]
Surviving Belize’s La Ruta Maya River Challenge Canoe Race
There is an elite group of men who have a passion for the race and take on Belize’s Ruta Maya River Challenge for the glory of the first place trophy but there are also others who are in it for the glory of self-accomplishment and mere enjoyment. This is the case of two teams from […]