Second Hyperbaric Chamber Installed in San Pedro as Private Clinic Expands Services
Ambergris Hopes Clinic, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, this week boasts the services of hyperbaric medicine treatment as it inaugurated a new building in its compound that houses the island’s second Hyperbaric Chamber. Official inauguration was held on Friday, May 15, 2015. In its first phase of expanding services and facilities, Ambergris Hopes Clinic […]
Rider Fee Increased for Local Flights in Belize
Back in January 15, 2011 the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) announced the implementation of a Rider Fee on all airline tickets sold for local travel in the country of Belize. Passengers were obligated to pay an additional five dollar ($5.00) fee wherever local airline tickets are purchased. This week the Government of Belize and the […]
Governor General of Belize Launches Chinese-language Edition of Belizean Book
Governor General of Belize, H.E. Sir Colville Young, just recently concluded a productive five-day visit to Taiwan where he officially launched the Chinese Edition of his Belizean book “Pataki Full: Seven Belizean Short Stories” at a press conference hosted by H.E. David Lin, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of China (Taiwan). The book […]
Finding Solutions to Oil Drilling, Not Only Supporting A Cause for One Day
Dear Editor, Although I agree in theory what the people of Belize did on Saturday May 16, 2015, to show support for the “No Offshore Drilling” campaign, the photos I’ve seen of some of the folks that were there leave me a bit perplexed. I do consider my self somewhat of an environmentalist and think […]
Miss World Belize 2014 Featured in Chetumal Magazine
Ambergris Today got hold of Revista XOC a monthly magazine of Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico, published by local radio station La Poderosa 99.3FM in which Miss San Pedro 2009/Miss Belize 2014 Raquel Badillo of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is featured on the front cover. The magazine published photos taken of Raquel by Jose Luis […]
San Pedro Wraps Up Reef Week Activities
As Oceana brought together island residents to show their objection to offshore oil exploration, The Hol Chan Marine Reserve office created awareness on the importance of the reef by hosting week-long activited during Reef Week last week. The Week served as a part of the environmental education program where the primary objective is to have […]
Belize Looks into Development of Coconut Industry
Road Mapping Workshops for the Coconut industry development set to continue – The second phase of the Road Mapping workshops for the European Union (EU) funded “Coconut Industry development in the Caribbean” project is set to continue later this month. Project partners the Caribbean Agricultural Research and Development Institute (CARDI) and the Geneva based International […]
A Look Back at Old Fashion Cooking In San Pedro Village
By Angel NuñezAfter sharing the story of the old fashioned irons for ironing clothes, Ambergris Today received quite some interesting reviews with requests for more gadgets along the same line. Well folks, here are a few more just because you asked for it. THE COMAL OR HOT PLATE: The ‘Comal’ came in various sizes and […]
Al Felly San Pedro High School's Greatest Benefactor
Anybody who was familiar with San Pedro High School in its early stages, 1971 and onwards, is bound to have known Al Felly. He was a renowned florist of Madison, Wisconsin, USA. During one of his first visits to San Pedro, he fell in love with the children and people of San Pedro and he […]
Celebrity Spotting – Univision Journalist Jorge Ramos and Chiqui Delgado in San Pedro
Ambergris Today caught up with two powerhouse TV personalities from the Univision network who were vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Mexican-American journalist and author based in Miami, Jorge Ramos and his girlfriend Maria Chiquinquira Delgado left San Pedro today, May 18, 2015, after spending a vacation at Cayo Espanto celebrity resort. Jorge Ramos […]
Miss San Pedro and On Eagle’s Wings Ministries Host Successful Fundraiser
Miss San Pedro, Michelle Nunez, along with members of the non-profit organization On Eagle’s Wings Ministries (OEWM) hosted a successful fundraising banquet dinner at Ramon’s Village on Saturday, May 16, 2015 under a Maya-themed event. Michelle Nunez has been successful in joining efforts with OEWM to establish her S.H.I.N.E foundation that is a youth enrichment […]
San Pedro Joins Hands Across the Sand in Support Against Offshore Oil Drilling
The entire country of Belize joined in the global event ‘Hands Across the Sand’ that took place on May 16, 2015, as a show of solidarity and work towards ending the globe’s dependency of dirty fuels and support to clean energy. The images of thousands of people around the globe joining hands send a powerful […]
Southwest Airlines Announces Ticket Sales for Belize/Houston Flights
Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly announced yesterday, May 13, 2015, that tickets for their Belize flights started to go on sale as of 3a.m., Thursday, May 14. Southwest Airlines has announced that it will be adding flights to Belize City from Houston starting October 15, 2015. Southwest Airlines will offer nonstop flights to Costa Rica, […]
PUC Announces Decrease in Electricity Rate, BEL Says Possible Rate Increase After
Last week the Public Utilities Commission announced that electricity rates would be reduced from 41cents per kilowatt to 35 cents, which brought a sigh of relief to Belizeans. But a press release from Belize Electricity Limited released this week indicates that the company is not too happy about an additional discount that the PUC has […]
Fin K Project Soup Kitchen Feeds Over 200 Moms on Mother's Day
The Fin K Project Mother’s Day Soup Kitchen organized by Findely Halliday was a major success as it was able to accommodate about 200 mothers and even 50 children for brunch on Mother’s Day at the San Pedro Lions Den on May 10, 2015. After a successful soup kitchen that Findley organized on Christmas Day […]
BzSa Launches New Logo, Puts Belize Sailors Into International Arena
– Press Release, Belize Sailing Association, Tuesday, May 12, 2015 – There is a dawn of a new day for recreational sailing in Belize and hence the Belize Sailing Association (BzSA) new board of directors decided to adopt a logo to embody this excitement of momentum; hence the sunrise coaxing the craft on its voyage […]
A Look Back at Renowned Businessman Sererino Paz
Anybody that knows the history of San Pedro from the 1950’s to the 80’s is bound to know this charismatic, noble and hard working businessman who contributed much to the development of San Pedro. Seferino Paz commenced his working life as a businessman who exported fish to Honduras in Central America and then brought back […]
The Dangers of Old Fashioned Irons in the Village
By Angel Nuñez Earlier I wrote about the solid metal irons that required heating over a hot plate or on charcoal. Those were pretty rudimentary but you can bet your sweet lip that, just like today, man does not sit back and remain in the old fashion. Soon someone came up with the idea of […]
Island Resident Asking for Unity in CommUNITY
Dear Ambergris Today,Please allow me a space in your invaluable news source to give my opinion and hopefully others may have the same thoughts and proceed to have a positive thought towards the benefit of our “paradise island” – a title we are rapidly losing. I go online daily, hourly, and all I read is […]
San Pedro Selects New Mother Of The Year 2015
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, has a new Mother of The Year 2015! Ms. Graciela Vasques was crowned Mother of The Year at this year’s annual Mother’s Day event hosted by the San Pedro Town Council on Saturday, May 9, 2015. The program, catered to only mothers, had an evening prepared full of games, prizes […]
Residents March for Peace as Authorities Promise Island’s Safety
Both Area Representative, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. and San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero promised to work harder to reduce crime in the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, as residents held a “Walk for Peace” on Thursday, May 7, 2015, to express their concerns over crime on the island and bring community leaders together […]
Miss San Pedro Michelle Nunez is a Busy Queen
When Miss San Pedro, Michelle Nuñez, is not busy with her regular ‘Queenly” duties as beauty ambassador of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, (attending community events, hosting pageants, inaugurating businesses, travelling abroad, assisting at fundraising events) she is even busier working on side projects associated with S.H.I.N.E. (Shaping Healthy Identities through Nurturing and Empowerment). The […]
San Pedro Central Park Wired for Free Wi-Fi Service
The San Pedro Town Council has outfitted Central Park in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye with equipment to provide free WiFi service to island residents. The ‘WiFi in the Park’ is a project launched between all the municipalities of Belize, along with Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) in order for residents to stay connected and have […]
No Charges Filed Against Palapa Bar Owners, Police Actions Unjustified
Dear Editor, Please allow me space in your newspaper to ensure that the good and clean reputation of my clients is maintained as it should: There were no charges filed against Mr. or Mrs. Harnish by any of the Government Departments, including the Police Department in Belize and with the assistance of their attorney Estevan […]
The Cutest Fruit Vendor Ever
How could you say no to this beautiful girl selling fruits and vegetables through the streets of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize? She is all smiles for the camera and her mother’s customers as she relaxes under her umbrella while ‘mom’ stops to sell her produce. A common scene in La Isla Bonita. Click […]