Caye Caulker’s New Miss Lobster Fest Crowned
This weekend everybody visited “la Isla Cariñosa” Caye Caulker for the annual Lobster Fest. Friday, June 26 the festivities kicked off with the selection of Miss Lobster Fest 2015. The Palapa Gardens set the venue for the pageant as four lovely girls took on the stage vying for the crown of Miss Lobster Fest. These […]
Dock and Boat Mania on Ambergris Caye
Dear Editor,For nearly ten years I have been living on the island as a retiree. I have noticed a lot of changes over these years. Traffic in town has exploded and walking during high season has become very dangerous. Remember: some years back you could even still drive on the beach in town from Central […]
Celebrity Spotting – WWE Wrestler The Undertaker Vacations in San Pedro, Belize
Word got out the international superstar wrestler The Undertaker and his wife had arrived in Belize on Monday, June 22, and everybody started wondering in what part of the country he would be vacationing after the couple was spotted at Belize’s Phillip Goldson International Airport. Ambergris Today set out its drones and secret spy gear […]
Grounding of Mexican Navy Vessel near Blackadore Caye
– Press Release, Belize Government Press Office – Commandant Rear Admiral John Borland of the Belize Coast Guard reported to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that in the wee hours of this morning June 26, 2015, that a 55 ft. Mexican Navy Vessel, a “Polaris – Intercepter” experienced a “soft grounding”, on the mud flats […]
First Ever Invest in Belize Seminar Held in the Republic of China (Taiwan)
The Ambassador of Belize to the Republic of China (Taiwan) H.E. Cherie Nisbet hosted the 2015 Invest in Belize: Investment Seminar at the Palais de Chine Hotel in Taipei, Taiwan, on June 15, 2015. The event was the first of its kind and was held with the aim of attracting Taiwanese investment to Belize. A […]
BTB and Hon. Manuel Heredia Grand Sponsors of Costa Maya Festival
The Costa Maya Festival is pleased to announce the support of the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation as Grand Sponsors of this year’s festival. Taking place from August 6 to August 8, 2015, the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival is making grounds in preparations […]
Celebrity Spotting: Gymnast Simone Biles Visits San Pedro
One of the most decorated gymnasts in United States history just recently visited San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Simone Biles stayed at Ramon’s Village as her family celebrated the wedding of her older brother this past week in La Isla Bonita. Ramon’s Village shared this pic of Simone with staff members of Pineapples On The […]
A Glimpse of Central Park in the 60’s
There are several points of interest in this Flashback. First of all we see the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church at exactly the same location it is today except that the length of the wood building ran from Barrier Reef Drive to the beach. Notice the large expanse of land that existed from the church […]
San Pedro Holiday Hotel Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By Angel NuñezOn behalf of the community of San Pedro and on behalf of all stakeholders in the tourism industry, Ambergris Today takes great pleasure and honor to say “Congratulations to Holiday Hotel that is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this month of June 2015. It seems very easy to say fifty years, but it is […]
Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant to Kick off Festivities on Island
Kicking off the 21st Annual Caye Caulker Lobster Fest taking place this weekend at La Isla Cariñosa is the Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant with four contestants vying for the coveted crown. It all starts on Friday, June 26, 2015. Highlighting the Color Explosion part of the island’s Lobster Fest, the pageant promises to […]
Elvi’s Kitchen Tops Lobsterfest with Best Dish
It was another successful Lobsterfest in San Pedro full of great food, drinks and entertainment. The culmination of the week-long celebration took place on Saturday, June 20, 2015, as restaurants decorated the block party with their festive booths that had people from all over rushing to get that delicious lobster dish. The aroma of great […]
Get Serious Hammock Time on Ambergris Caye, Belize
Getting away from it all and just relaxing is one of the main reasons tourists plan their visit to Belize. There is so much to do, but at the same time you can do absolutly nothing at all. Shooting the breeze at the end of a pier, enjoying the view from your veranda or spending […]
Belize Electricity Limited Announces Net Earnings of $36.2 Million
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) held its Annual General Meeting of Shareholders last week to report to its shareholders, the Company’s achievements and dividend payments for the year ending December 31, 2014. Shareholders received news of net earnings of $36.2 million. As a result, BEL’s Board of Directors has approved dividend payments of $0.15 per share for 2014 […]
Celebrity Spotting – Chef Christy Bono Vacations in San Pedro
Famous Southern California chef and restaurant owner Christy Bono on vacation in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, comments on the great hospitality of islanders and the good food of Belize. Chisty is the daughter of the late singer Sonny Bono (Sonny & Cher: “I Got You Babe”) who later turned politician, first as the mayor […]
U.S. Marine Corps, Central American Countries Participate in Multi-National Exercise in Belize
United States Marines along with 14 other Central American Countries to include Canada and Mexico, will be participating in Tradewinds 2015 from June 15-24 throughout Belize. The exercise consists of eight separate training tracks – Human Rights Awareness, Jungle, Military Support to Law Enforcement, Marksmanship, Riverine, Command and Control, Maritime, and Dive, which will take […]
Costa Maya Festival 2015 Readies for Grand Pageant Night
The eight countries that compete for the coveted crown of Miss Costa Maya (Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant) have confirmed their participation for this year’s pageant. Three countries have already sent pictures and information of their chosen beauty ambassador. This week we introduce Miss Costa Rica Costa Maya delegate: Corlina On Porras, Costa RicaAge: […]
Government Gives Public Officers and Teachers an 8% Salary Increase
– Press Release, Belmopan, June 16, 2015 – The Ministry of Finance is pleased to announce that public officers and teachers will receive an eight percent (8%) salary increase, totaling approximately $38 million, effective July of 2015 retroactive to April 1st, 2015. This increase in salary is separate and apart from the 2% annual increment […]
Building a Blood Supply for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
By helping ensure that blood is available whenever members of the Ambergris Caye community or visitors require medical attention, your blood donation may one day save a life. The San Pedro Belize Red Cross (SPBRC) has been working with the Belize Blood Bank and medical professionals of Belize to improve the communication and process for […]
Renown Interior Designer Adds Magical Touch at Mahogany Bay Village
With over sixty acres of property, Mahogany Bay Village is one of the largest developments on Ambergris Caye and is steadily moving forward with a grand opening next year that has residents curious as to the full scope of the development. The resort boasts in becoming a new evolution in resort community living, infusing advanced […]
"Speeding and Reckless Driving"
We are first time visitors and liked the idea of a golf cart island. During a 2 week vacation: We have been in an accident with a speeding motorbike driver who ignored our left turn signal completely. His bike was damaged. Luckily he got away with minor injuries. A second time a similar accident was just […]
Government Looks into Grounding of Guatemalan Naval Vessel on Belize Reef
– Press Release, Belize Government Press Office – On June 11, 2015, the Department on the Environment (DOE) received a report of a vessel grounding near Middle Caye on the Glover’s Reef Atoll. Upon receiving such report, the Department of the Environment (DOE) responded by dispatching personnel to the site along with members of the […]
Belize Canoe Team Brings Home Silver and Bronze Medals from Puerto Rico
On June 6 and 7, 2015, four Belizean paddlers – Chris Guydis, Wilberto Daniels, Bayron Cruz and Amado Cruz – from the Belize Canoe Association competed in the Puerto Rico Olympic Cup and managed to place in two competitions fairly new to them. The Puerto Rico Canoe/Kayak Association hosts this grand event annually, which incorporates […]
Midsummer Night's Dream at Prom 2015
It was a Shakespeare inspired evening for San Pedro High School as the future graduates of the school celebrated prom in elegance. Jaguar’s Temple Nite Club was the venue for Prom 2015 and a section of Barrier Reef Drive was closed off to traffic for about two hours to allow the graduating class and their […]
San Pedro Police Department Fortified with Five Vehicles
Being that the San Pedro Police Department only had one working vehicle at one point, today it is proud to boast a new fleet of five additional vehicles that were donated to the department by the Government of Belize and private business sector of Ambergris Caye. The official handing over of the vehicles to the […]
San Pedro AIDS Commission Completes School Fence Beautification Project
Much appreciation is extended to the San Pedro AIDS Commission that embarked in a beautification project on the southernmost section of the San Pedro Roman Catholic School’s fence. The project was completed this week which got rid of the horrible graffiti and revealed beautiful child-friendly messages for the entire community to enjoy. The fence lies […]