Three-Peat for UDP Government and Manuel Heredia Jr.
For the third consecutive time the incumbent Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. has once again secured his seat in government by taking Belize Rural South and winning for The United Democratic Party. Belize General Elections 2015 took place on Wednesday, November 4, with the UPD winning the majority of seats in the House of Representatives and […]
Local Belize Divers Encounter Pod of Sperm Whales in Migration
Local Belize dive master at Ramon’s Village Dive Shop, Rolando Caceres, shares with Ambergris Today a video about his encounter with a pod of about 15 sperm whales during a diving trip to the Great Blue Hole. Whale encounters in Belize are very rare, but not impossible, as divers have had great opportunities to get […]
Belize Heads to the Polls on Early General Elections
The Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean Barrow, called election nearly two years ahead of schedule, stating that he was confident of victory and not being impressed after seeing the campaign of his opposition the People’s United Party (PUP). Giving his opposition only two months to cram in their campaigning efforts, the outcome of the […]
Finados Exhibit at San Pedro House of Culture
The House of Culture in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, outdid itself with an exhibit dedicated to the members of the community who have passed away. With Day of the Dead celebrated on November 2, the House of Culture committee set up a beautiful display titled “Dia de los Finados”. The Finados tradition invites the community […]
Halloween Party Selfies on Fleek at Holiday Hotel Bash
It was that time again for all the witches, mermaids, vampires and many more walk down the orange carpet at the annual Halloween Party inside Holiday Hotel. On Saturday, October 31, 2015, hundreds of spectators outside Holiday Hotel and those inside the party celebrated and enjoyed some of the most oustanding, funny and scary costumes […]
Anti-Bullying Awareness Month a Success, Ends with 5K Marathon
Dear San Pedro Community, On behalf of the San Pedro High School, I would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to all persons who assisted us in making our bullying awareness month, under the theme “Make a Noise about Bullying” a success. For three of our biggest events, which included a poster competition, a school […]
Belizean Children to Benefit from Free Cancer Treatment in Merida
The Ministry of Health and the Belize Cancer Society today signed an agreement with the Ministry of Health of Merida, Yucatan for the treatment of children with cancer from Belize. The agreement will allow children under the age of 18 to access treatment services in Merida once they have been referred by the Belize Cancer […]
The Building of the San Pedro Lion’s Clinic
This past week on October 25, the San Pedro Lions Club celebrated its 40th anniversary. Among the many celebrated achievements was its first large project- the Lions Clinic. The idea was the brainchild of the club membership under the chairmanship of its first three presidents, Lion Pete Salazar, Lion Wilfrido Alamilla, and Lion Betito Marin. […]
Remembering When WE USED TO… in San Pedro Village No. 6
By Angel Nuñez Of course ‘almost everything’ we used to do in yesteryears in San Pedro had to be quite different from present day state of affairs. I want to stretch my imagination and say that people even looked different. This will be a tough one but I will attempt it next week. Stay tune. […]
San Pedro High School Students Make Noise Against Bullying
The month of October is almost over which means the end of Anti Bullying month at the San Pedro High School. On October 29, 2015 the student body gathered at a “Make a Noise about Bullying Assembly” which was full of educational performances addressing the serious issue of bullying amongst teenagers. Six hundred students, along […]
Belize Public and Bank Holidays 2016
The Government of Belize Press Office has sent out a press release informing about the Public and Bank holidays for 2016. It is notified for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and the Second Schedules to the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000 – […]
Miss Earth Belize Fundraising Efforts for Pageant in Austria
“Miss Earth, is an environmental event founded in 2001 that channels the beauty pageant entertainment industry as an effective tool in promoting environment awareness, is celebrating its 15th year in Austria – famous for its Danube River, mountain villages, baroque city architecture, imperial history and rugged alpine terrain.” – Miss Earth 2015 Organization. Miss Earth […]
New Pediatric and Neonatal Intensive Care Units at KHMH
A new pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) were inaugurated at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital in Belize City on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. The project, spearheaded by Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow, Special Envoy for Women and Children, came about in 2009 and has taken years of work, planning and […]
October Skies in Belize Keep on Impressing
Is this picture of the week a sunrise or sunset? Can you guess? Be it morning or afternoon, October skies are here to impress. If you simply cannot wake up in time to experience the sunrise, do make time to head to the lagoon area of the island to witness the impressive sunsets as they […]
Oceana's Wavemakers Meet at Annual Membership Meeting
Belizeans from across the country gathered in Belmopan on Saturday, October 24, 2015, to participate in the annual general meeting of Oceana Belize’s members, known as Wavemakers. Oceana Belize established offices in Belize in 2009. Today, the organization’s largest campaign is to advocate for the protection of Belize’s marine resources from the inherent hazards of […]
Chicago Cubs, San Pedro's Home Team
By Angel NuñezCheck out these names of sports celebrities and see if they remind you of something. Jody Davis, Leon Durham, Shawn Dunstun, Ryne Sandberg, Sarge, Lee Smith, and then Harry Cary. Got them? These were members of the Chicago Cubs baseball team. The folks in San Pedro, men, women, and children knew the names […]
Andrew Bradley Enjoys Sitting on His Verandah
The proprietor of this humble house is Mr. Andrew Bradley, a quiet and reserved but very happy man. He lived a small part of his life in neighboring X’calak, Mexico. In the late 1950’s he literally saw an entire family lose their life during Hurricane Janet, but he managed to save the life of one […]
New Dialysis Center Brings Convenience, Lower Costs To Kidney Patients In Belize
“DIALISIS de BELICE” announced the opening of their new dialysis facility on the Belize-Corozal Road in Orange Walk Town on Wednesday, October 21, 2015. The new, state-of-the-art dialysis unit provides convenient and affordable in-center hemodialysis options closer to home for patients nationwide. The facility is now accepting new patients and can accommodate 75 in total […]
Belize And Pakistan Establish Diplomatic Relations
The Government of Belize and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan signed a Joint Communiqué thereby establishing Diplomatic Relations between the two countries. Ambassador Oliver del Cid signed the Joint Communiqué on behalf of the Government of Belize, while Ambassador Aitzaz Ahmed, Pakistan’s Ambassador to Mexico, signed on behalf of his country. The […]
International Archaeology Day Exhibit Brings Educational Fun
Today, October 23, 2015, the San Pedro House of Culture, in collaboration with the Institute of Archaeology and the Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Site celebrated International Archaeology Day. The event was hosted at the San Pedro House of Culture with displays of technologies used by the ancient Maya. Demonstrations were held from 10a.m. until 2p.m. The […]
Students Awarded for Top Posters During Dental Health Week
Javier Gongora of San Pedro Roman Catholic School was the recipient of the first prize winnings from the poster competition that was held for primary school students in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as part of the Ministry of Health’s observance of Dental Health Week in the country. On Friday, October 22, 2015, prizes were given […]
Christine Syme Appointed Miss Earth Belize 2015
Miss Earth Belize Organization announces that Miss Christine Syme of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, has been designated the titleholder of Miss Earth Belize 2015. She will represent Belize in the international pageant of Miss Earth 2015 and join 80 other delegates from across the world in Vienna, Austria. “Miss Earth, is an environmental […]
Mooring Buoys Donated for Recreational Area at Mexico Rocks
A total of 20 mooring buoys were donated to the San Pedro Tour Guide Association to assist in the establishment of the recreational area at Mexico Rocks, which was recently annexed to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The Mooring buoys were donated by Canary Cove and presented to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve on October […]
Young Belizean Artist Holds First Solo Exhibit in the City
Art – the expression of human’s creative skill and imagination. On Saturday, October 17, 2015, Belizean Artist Rony Jobel hosted his first-ever solo art exhibit “Silence of Emotion” at the Image Factory in Belize City. The private event hosted by the young and talented Rony Jobel was a night to celebrate and appreciate his beautiful […]
Belize Strengthens Digital Footprint at First Ever Digital Marketing Summit
The Belize Tourism Board assisted the country’s tourism stakeholders in strengthening Belize’s digital footprint by hosting the first ever Digital Marketing Summit at the Ramada Belize City Princess in Belize City on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. The summit brought together nine international presenters to share their knowledge and vast information on how Belize can capitalize […]