Bomb Scare at Atlantic Bank San Pedro
A bomb threat was called in at the Atlantic Bank San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, branch located on Pescador Drive at around 4p.m. today Friday, January 8, 2015. The San Pedro Fire Department, San Pedro Police have blocked off the entire block in downtown San Pedro as they await the presence of the Belize Bomb Squad […]
True Blood Superstar Alexander Skarsgard Vacationing in Belize
Will 2016 be a year filled with celebrity visits for Belize? Already a couple of TV stars brought in the new year in San Pedro while hunting for Lionfish and this week True Blood famed actor Alexander Skarsgard went diving at the Blue Hole. Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, boasted […]
Celebrity Spotting: Actors Go Lionfish Hunting in Belize Vacation
The New Year saw the visit of actors Charles Michael Davis and Travis Van Winkle who vacationed in Belize and also partook in a lionfish hunting expedition in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Davis, Van Winkle and a group of three friends arrived in Belize on December 26 and spent their first few days in […]
NICH Mourns The Untimely Passing Of Filmmaker Matthiew Klinck
(Belize City, Belize – Wednesday, January 6th, 2016) – The National Institute of Culture and History, the Belize International Film Festival and the Belize Film Commission wish to offer our sincere condolences to the family, friends, colleagues and associates on the untimely death of resident Canadian filmmaker, Matthiew Klinck. Matthiew was a visionary with a […]
Remembering When WE USED TO… in San Pedro Village No. 10
There are so many things that USED TO be different in the village of San Pedro back in the 1950’s and 60’s especially revolving around the dining table and when we remember them we even become nostalgic. Oh how do we wish we could go back in time to re-live those wonderful village experiences! This is […]
Belize Mourns Loss of Filmmaker Matthiew Klinck
His goal was to develop the film industry in Belize by producing more films in the country, making Belize more accessible to the international film industry and bringing more attention to the country through its new film industry. In a shocking turn of events, the 37-year-old filmmaker from Gatineau, Canada, Matthiew Klinck was found stabbed […]
Brittney O'Daniel Awarded San Pedro Person of the Year 2015
This year’s San Pedro Person of the Year almost flew below the radar because her genuine giving soul seeks no recognition. In fact, she pretty much shies away from it any attention. We know Brittney is a model islander who works hard for her community and is always giving of herself for the betterment of […]
Picnic S'mores on the Beach
Nothing but smiles and a face-full of melted marshmallow and chocolate, that is what you get when you plan a great picnic outing on the beautiful beaches of Ambergris Caye. Madison is seen here enjoying her third s’more as she and her family roast marshmallows on the beach grill made out of conch shells. Madison […]
Prince of Belize Lova Boy Releases New Music Video
Belizean Punta Rock Artist whose mega hit song ‘Tornado’ created a sensation in Belize and abroad just released his newest song ‘Pay Attention’ and a music video to go along with it. The song contains a positive message of perseverance, following ones dreams and pushing people to be someone important in life. “Hey guys… Hope […]
Beginnings of Sunbreeze Hotel and Development of South Ambergris Caye
There was a time when the entire beachfront of Ambergris Caye looked like virgin land. Such was the case with this parcel of land immediately south of the San Pedro Roman Catholic School. However one of the local pioneers in tourism, Seferino Paz Sr., decided to bring development to that area. Paz had had success with his first hotel, […]
Belize Welcomes Newest Cruise Line to MSC Divina
On New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2015, Belize welcomed the inaugural call for a new cruise line. MSC Cruises had its first call today, with the MSC Divina landing in Belizean waters at approximately 8:00 am. The ship left from its home port in Falmouth, Jamaica on Monday, December 28th, making its way through Georgetown, […]
Belize Prime Minister’s New Year’s Message 2016
With a reduction in Pedrocaribe funds for the New Year, Prime Minister of Belize Dean Barrow acknowledged that 2016 will be significantly different than the previous year. He says that spending will decrease but that construction of infrastructural projects like the Lamanai Road, the Cristo Rey/San Antonio Road, and the North Ambergris Road to the […]
New Dog Registration & Restraining Laws Set to Control Stray Dog Population
Commencing Monday, January 4, 2016, all dog owners are being required to vaccinate dogs four (4) months and older against Rabies and licensed with the San Pedro Town Council. This new initiative is being carried out by the San Pedro Town Council and Saga Humane Society in order to reduce the number of stay dogs […]
Guerrero & Zaldivar Nuptials
Congratulations to Vanessa Guerrero and Ian Zaldivar Jr. on their nuptials that took place on Saturday, December 26, 2015. The loving couple exchanged vows at the Living Word Church and celebrated with family and friends at the San Pedro Lions Den. Maid of Honor was Marisela Marin and Best Man was Alan Hite. Ambergris Today […]
Gas Prices Go Up as Belize Increases Import Duties on Fuel Products
World fuel prices are at an 11-year low, but why is it that fuel pump prices in Belize went up at midnight on Monday, December 28, 2015? Well it is not because Belize is purchasing fuel at higher prices, but government says it has increased on import duties on fuel products. In a press release […]
Belize Stands Up for Violence Against The Elderly After Recent Violent Attacks
Helpage Belize along with its sister organizations under the National Council on Ageing have sent out press releases expressing their condemnation of the recent home invasion and brutal assault inflicted on 93-year-old senior citizen of Belize City, Mr. Patrick Grant. Since October of this year there have been reports of violent crimes against older persons […]
The Coming of Radio in Belize
Long before the coming of television to Belize we had the radio. There was one national radio all the way back into the 1950’s and it was the B H B C, the British Honduras Broadcasting Corporation of Belize. As you might already know, British Honduras was the name of our country because it was a […]
A Christmas Miracle for Baby Shamir Born with Incomplete Esophagus
Baby Shamir is being called Belize’s Million Dollar Baby, as it is a million dollar surgery that he needs in order to live. It was with quick work from various entities in Belize and health partners abroad that baby Shamir was flown to the U.S.A. in order for him to receive treatment and eventually undergo […]
Belize Fisheries Department Announces Fisher Folk License Renewal Dates 2016
The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs the Public that it will commence the renewal of fisher folk licenses on January 4th, 2016. A grace period for renewals will be in place until January 31st, 2016. Starting January 2016, fishers will have access to their two main fishing areas. This process seeks to formalize the current […]
A Year in Review Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch
The Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch (BRCSP) would like to thank everyone for their support over the course of 2015. The Branch is working hard for the community to make Ambergris Caye a safer place. Special thanks to Mayor Daniel Guerrero for coming to the Red Cross Christmas party and bringing an oversized check […]
Fire Destroys Family Home Over Christmas Weekend
An early morning blaze completely destroyed a home and garage/storage on Sunday, December 27, 2015 in the Escalante/DFC Subdivision leaving a family homeless and without a place of work. The San Pedro Fire Department reported that about 5:00a.m. on Sunday, Ricardo Valladarez, 34-year-old mechanic of Escalante subdivision, indicated that he woke up to the smell […]
Belize Appoints Ambassador to Cuba – Discuss Trade, Culture, Tourism
On Tuesday, December 22, 2015, Belize’s Ambassador to Cuba, H.E. Annie Burns Martinez, participated in a ceremony at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana where she presented her credentials to Vice President and Comptroller General of the Republic of Cuba, H.E. Mrs. Gladys Bejerano Portela and First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Mr. […]
San Pedro Demands More Power Supply Over Current Tourist Season
BEL Increases Power Supply Capacity to Meet Electricity Demand in San Pedro – Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has commenced works to increase its power supply capacity for San Pedro, Town, Ambergris Caye, as the island seems to be experiencing exceptional power requirements during the current tourist season. Customers on the island experienced an unscheduled interruption […]
Adopt a Bear Toy Drive Delivers HUGE Smiles for Christmas
One hundred and seventy seven lucky island children of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, wore even BIGGER smiles on their faces for the holiday season as their Christmas just got better with the generosity of the community. The Adopt A Bear toy drive was an immense success on its first year that the organizers is […]
Yakarelis Recaps Experience as Miss Belize Centroamerica
Being able to present my little jewel abroad was a rewarding experience. Through mutual friends, I was contacted by pageant organizer, Saul Benitez, in search of candidates to represent Belize. Ever since my days as Miss San Pedro 2011-12, I have been involved in pageantry as dance choreographer of the Miss San Pedro Pageant for […]