People Demand Objective Criminal Investigation into Death of Hilberto Sotz at Caye Caulker Police Substation
A press release from the Belize Youth Movement dated Tuesday, June 9, 2015, states that it stands in solidarity with the community of Caye Caulker and calls for an objective and thorough investigation into the unexplained death of 18 year old Hilberto Sotz who was under Police custody at the time of his death on […]
San Pedro High Completes Another Successful Student Exchange Program
This year, five more students from San Pedro High School (Jaqueline Caliz, Brittany Cornejo, Eddie Jackson, Elina Palma and Yasir Roberts), along with the school counselor (Ms. Alexis Guerrero) were once again invited to participate in the one-week exchange program with Los Angeles Harbor College (LAHC). The students were in Los Angeles from May 23 […]
Community Collaboration Helps Feed the Hungry in Biggest Food Drive
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, quite possibly the island’s biggest food event was held with the organizing efforts of the San Pedro Food Bank, Sperro, Saga Humane Society and San Pedro Belize Red Cross who came together and demonstrated teamwork at its finest. The San Pedro Food Bank, started by a group of community members in 2014, exists […]
Hunting for Fresh Fish in Ambergris Caye
You may think that fresh fish is easily accessible for purchase in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, but sometimes you cannot find any!! By now the fishing village of San Pedro has ‘almost’ completely transformed into a tourist-centic destination. Fishermen cater to the resorts and restaurants, and locals have to keep an keen eye out […]
Peace in Caye Caulker Disrupted by Rioting Residents Against Police
The Belize Riot Squat, members of the Belize Coast Guard and additional police support from San Pedro had to be deployed to the island of Caye Caulker late Monday evening, June 8, 2015, as a mob of angry residents set to riot after the death of a 17-year old male in police custody. It is […]
Plane Crash Survivor Gives His Accounts on Belize Rescue
Passenger aboard Tropic Air flight 9N2300 from Belize City to Roatan, Honduras, submits his accounts on what happened after the plane he was traveling in had to make an emergency crash landing offshore in the waters between Turneffe and Lighthouse Reef atolls. He hopes to clarify erroneous information given to the Belize media. Dear Ambergris […]
Do You Know What is Five A Side?
Ask a ten-year old kid today what is Five A Side and chances are that he will not know because this sport has been absent from our sports fields for quite some time. What is it anyway? Let me try to make it simple. It is football or soccer game played inside a small field […]
Julisa and Richie Tzib's Wedding
Another lovely couple tied the knot in beautiful Ambergris Caye, Belize, on Saturday, June 6, 2015. Julisa and Richie Tzib celebrated their love at the Living Word Church followed by a heart-warming reception where they were accompanied by their family and friends. Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Tzib on their new journey together. Click Here […]
Alternative for Shampoo by Using Wood Ash
By Angel Nuñez There is an old Spanish saying that says: “Ojos que no ven, corazon que no siente.” This means “What the eyes do not see, the heart does not desire.” This is so very true about the lives of San Pedranos in days long gone. There were many things that did not exist […]
American Airlines Launches Non-Stop Flight Between Belize City and Los Angeles
On Saturday, June 6, 2015, American Airlines launched its new route between Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), further expanding the airlines’ route network in Latin America. With this new flight, American Airlines’ customers in Belize will have access to the airline’s extensive route network […]
Training Seminar Empowers Women in San Pedro
In an emotional certificate-handing ceremony, about 45 women celebrated having completed a three-week program that had them improving on their self-confidence and empowering them with life tools in an effort to assist them in personal development; the program even allows for the women to receive a small grant to help them on their goals. The […]
Belize to Further Develop Olympic Sports, Hires Strategic Consultant
In a press release the Belize Olympic & Commonwealth Games Association indicates that as it continues to advocate for sports development in Belize, more National Federations (NFs), Associations and Sport Governing Bodies are also looking for ways to develop coaches and officials, as well as ways to maintain strong, transparent, financial and governance management practices. […]
Local Mother-Daughter Team Participates in Bahia Fest Fashion Show
Two proud Sanpedranas got the oppotunity to model at an international fashion show at the Bahia Fest, Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico in April. Bahia Fest is organized by Jorge Carillo and Rocio Santos – owners of Revista Mujer Total. Thirteen-year-old Gracie Brown, daughter of Barbara and Eduardo Brown, has been attending modeling school in the […]
Amazing Crash Survival as Pilot Safely Puts Plane in Caribbean Sea
Full details as to why the Tropic Air flight from Belize’s international airport to Honduras had to make an emergency aqua landing in the middle of Caribbean Sea are still unknown, but after the aircraft experienced engine failure, Pilot Denfield Borland was able to save the lives of his two passengers (and his) as he […]
Belizean Farmers Receive Land from The Santander Group
On May 30th, 2015, CEO of The Santander Group, Mr. Jose Rodriguez handed over 160 acres of land to the president of Agricultural Association of the Valley of Peace, Mr. Ever Blandon. The exchange took place at the parcel location on the Santander farm in Belmopan and 22 of 31 farmers who are also receiving […]
Former NBA Star Etan Thomas on Motivational Fatherhood Tour Belize
Restore Belize and NICH are hosting Etan Thomas, former NBA Grizzlies player, this week as he speaks to Belize’s youth on the importance of fatherhood in his Motivational Fatherhood Tour which include motivation sessions on Tuesday, June 2 and Wednesday, June 3 at the Bliss Institute for Performing Arts. This event is being sponsored by […]
Killianie Sosa Crowned Miss Chiquitita 2015
Miss Chiquitita pageant was the highlight of the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, as one lovely contestant was crowned with the ‘mini’ beauty queen title. On Saturday, May 30, 2015, a large and excited crowed gathered at the Louis Silvestre Sports Complex to witness five lovely girls take on the stage vying for […]
Hurricane Outlook 2015 – El Nino Could Make for Below Average Season
Today, Monday, June 1, 2015, marks the start of the 2015 hurricane season. Projections from the more reputable organizations that produce hurricane seasonal outlooks indicate that a below average to near average activity is likely this season. In terms of named systems the range runs from as low as 6 to a high of 11 […]
Would You Marry A Mermaid?
Photographer Jose Luis Zapata, in his blog post, asks if anyone would marry a mermaid. In his latest photo shoot he explains how Michael Harris takes a deep breath and meets the love of his life underwater to ask her to spend the rest of their lives together. It was a fairytale engagement photo shoot […]
Island Spelling Bee Champ Prepares for National Competition
He has been a staple at the local island Spelling Bee competitions and proven to be one heck of a speller. This year he is one of only 12 finalists from around the country to be competing in the 2015 Coca-Cola National Spelling Bee Finals taking place on June 5, in Corozal. Elias Zetina will […]
Join Coral Reef Ed-Ventures Summer Camp
Coral Reef Ed-Ventures is Back! If you would like to learn about the coral reef, become a coral reef expert and have fun with us and your friends, come to the Coral Reef Ed-Ventures program! Sponsored by Smith College and Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Advanced ProgramWho: Students ages 12 and above (or with prior experience)When: […]
Frustrations with Lack of Atlantic Bank Automated Teller Machines
Dear Editor, As a resident of San Pedro Town for past years, there are inconveniences that from time to time affect the people of this community but one thing I am noting is the lack of Automated Teller Machines by Atlantic Bank Limited. This Bank operates on one ATM for an island of about 20,000 […]
Farewell to Don Ausencio ‘Chencho’ Burgos
The Burgos family and relatives as well as the community of San Pedro is deeply saddened with the passing of one of their very own, Mr. Ausencio, ‘Chencho’ Burgos. He was born in Belize City and became a San Pedrano when he married to Mimi Valdez in the village of San Pedro. Even though Chencho and […]
Belize Government Takes a Step Forward Against Offshore Oil Drilling
Government of Belize Withdraws Appeal Against Legal Ruling That Oil Concessions Are Null And Void – Decision Demonstrates Commitment To Protect Marine Resources, Belizean Livelihoods – Press Release, Oceana Belize, Wednesday, May 27, 2015 – Today, attorneys for the Government of Belize, Barrow & Company, filed a notice of withdrawal of appeal in the matter […]
San Pedro Says Farewell to Santiago Vasquez RIP
The Vasquez family and relatives along with the entire San Pedro Community mourns the passing of Santiago Vasquez Sr. He leaves behind a grieving wife, Idolina Vasquez Cardenez, and his children, Lorna Vasquez, Mina Guerrero, Loiny Vasquez, Santiago Vasquez Jr. and Leovijildo ‘Leo’ Vasquez. Don San, as he was popularly known, lived all his life in […]