Superintendent Luis Castellanos Transferred Out of San Pedro
In a quiet move by the Belize Police Department, San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye’s Superintendent of Police Luis Castellanos was transferred out of the island with Assistant Superintendent of Police Henry Jemmott taking control of the office while a new head replaces the vacant position. Speculations have been that Castellanos was removed from San Pedro […]
Belize Telemedia Ltd. Issues Alert After Robbers Pose as Company Technicians in City
Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) issued a press release late Thursday, March 26, 2015, with serious concerns of a home invasion in Belize City that was alleged to have involved two individuals who were disguised as BTL employees. The telemedia company stated that the incident is one of great concern to them due to the nature […]
12 Million Dollar Project to Boost Belize Forests
A 5-year project to increase the benefits of people living adjacent to protected areas in Belize will be launched Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Based on a US$6.08 million grant from the Global Environment Facility, the project will strengthen the forests’ sustainable production of food, raw materials, water, medicinal products, boost tourism, help improve protection from […]
Sargasso Releases Poisonous Gas – Are islanders Getting Sick?
Do you smell that? Probably not through these images of Ambergris Caye’ shorelines literally covered by tons of sargasso (seaweed), but island residents have gotten tired if the rotten smell of eggs created by the gas emitted by the decomposing sargasso. They are now wondering if the gas can, or is making them sick. The […]
Belize Highlights Importance of Barrier Reef During Reef Week 2015
Between March 9, 2015 and March 15, 2015, Belizeans across the country gathered to celebrate Reef Week 2015 under the theme, “Celebrate our heritage. Protect our future. Belief in the reef!” Every year, members of the non-governmental and environmental community as well as Government entities organize a series of events over the course of a […]
Government Removes Submersible ROV From Belize Reef
Since receiving report that a submersible remotely operated vehicle (ROV) was grounded on the crest of the barrier reef near the Mexico Rocks area in the vicinity of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, the Department of the Environment (DOE) collaborated with the Hol Chan Marine Reverse over the past weekend to remove the Deep Tech […]
The Fun and Pleasure of Working as a Taxi Man in the Village of San Pedro
These were the days when San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was advertised as Paradise – No Shirt, No Shoes, No problem! If you wanted to have a taxi service, you bought your car, shipped it to the island, parked by the airstrip and waited patiently for an occasional plane to land; you offered your service with […]
Hand Grinding Corn Mill was a Tedious Childhood Chore
By Angel NuñezThese corn mills or corn grinders are obsolete in San Pedro today but I am sure they are still used in some parts of Belize, and for sure all the way in Panama where my friend and Brother Tony Alamilla took this shot. “Angel, don’t forget to grind the corn before you go […]
San Pedro Food Bank Sets to Feed the Needy
Did you know that there are children who go without food during lunch hour at the San Pedro Roman Catholic School? Did you know that there are families in Ambergris Caye struggling to makes ends meet? Did you know that there is a group of people who have organized a Food Bank to work on […]
HGTV Films Beachfront Bargain Hunt in San Pedro, Belize
HGTV has been in San Pedro and around Belize filming their popular show House Hunters International before, but this time around they were in Ambergris Caye, filming for a new show called Beachfront Bargain Hunt. Ambergris Today was up close and personal with the film crew and was able to get a first-hand experience during […]
Belize Celebrates Maya Day 2015
IXCACAO Chocolate Queen proudly sponsored Maya Day Sunday, March 22, 2015, with IXCACAO’s stone tools and chocolate grinding competition. There was also a competition for grinding corn with the typical tools used by the Maya people of Belize. The competition was won by a female Maya from Aguacate village Toledo Belize. – photo by Juan […]
Jasmin Marin Celebrates Quinceaños
“Como Una flor, tanto amor, me diste tu…” With these words of Selena in her song “Como una Flor” emcee and toast master Angel Nunez welcomed Jasmin Marin and her entourage at the Lion’s Den, where family, friends and invited guests gathered to celebrate the fifteenth birthday (quinceaños) of San Pedro’ newest quinceañera. Jasmin was […]
Caye International Bank Hosts Belize’s First Shark Tank Investment Program
Four local and one international entrepreneur who are seeking investment to either start up their business, boost it to the next level or even bring it up from the ground participated in Belize’s first ever Shark Tank International hosted at the Caye Financial Center of Caye International Bank in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on […]
Celebrity Spotting – Hunger Games Actor Alexander Ludwig Vacations in Belize
Hollywood movie star Alexader Ludwing shared family vacation pictures with is fans on his Instagram profile page as he enjoyed some adventure and relaxing time deep inside the Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve of Belize. Prior to his visit, Alexander posted a fun picture of him getting his traveling vaccination shots as he stated: “Heading […]
Belize to Observe World Water Day
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture in conjunction with various local water partners is hosting an exhibition to commemorate World Water Day which is celebrated annually on March 22. Under the United Nations theme for 2015: “Water and Sustainable Development”, various booth displays will depict the theme at the Memorial Park in Belize City. […]
Belize Warns and Investigates Land Title Fraud Cases
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture (MNRA), through the Lands and Surveys Department, has launched an investigation into fraud cases involving land titles that were recently discovered. The preliminary investigation suggests that there is a systematic effort being orchestrated by persons of both foreign and local nationalities to obtain property by fraudulent means. The […]
Miss Lions Club San Pedro Pageant Contestants Announced
The San Pedro Lions Club announces its candidates for the Miss San Pedro Lions Pageant that will take place at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Saturday, March 28, 2015 at 7:30p.m. Entertainment will be provided by the San Pedro Dance Academy, David Aguilar, Miss Carnival 2015 and DJ Debbie. Tickets are available from any […]
First Belizean Appointed Second Highest Office in Organization of American States
The Office of the Prime Minister of Belize is pleased to announce that H.E. Nestor Mendez, Ambassador of Belize to the United States, Permanent Representative to the Organization of American States (OAS), and High Commissioner to Canada, was elected for a five-year term as the new Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States. […]
Death Threats Received by San Pedro Mayor and Area Representative
It is not something that is very much heard of in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, but reliable sources have indicated that both San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero and Area Representative/Minister of Tourism Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. have received death threats this week. Although there has been no official police report or has the San […]
Hermit Crab Parties in a Bottle of Belikin
Well we would not necessarily call it partying, because we see here that this hermit crab decided to make this broken bottle of Belikin Beer its home. As humans invade the natural habitats of these and many wild creatures, they tend to ‘adapt’ to their new environment. It’s just very funny how this hermit crap […]
San Pedro Town Council Announces Councilor Portfolios
In a short ceremony to officially swear in the new members of the San Pedro Town Council, the announcement was made of the different portfolios each of the councilors, deputy mayor and mayor would carry and be responsible off. The swearing-in ceremony took place at Central Park on Monday, March 16, 2015, where each councilor […]
Oceana Confirms Deep Water Submersible Damaged Reef off Ambergris Caye
– Press Release, Oceana Belize, Tuesday, March 17, 2015 – Based on requests from residents of Ambergris Caye and the media for more information about the grounding of a deep water submersible on the Belize Barrier Reef, on Friday, March 13th 2015, Oceana Belize and personnel from the Hol Chan Marine Reserve conducted a site […]
Speeding Becomes an Issue After Roads Paved in North Ambergris
On Thursday, March 12, 2015, a dump truck ran into a golf cart in front of Reef Village throwing a 60-year-old tourist through the windshield and off the cart onto the pavement, just to have his own cart run over him as he lay on the ground. Residents of Reef Village rendered assistance to the […]
Underwater Submersible Runs Aground on Reef Off Ambergris Caye
The office of Hol Chan Marine Reserve reports the discovery of a deep water submersible that has run aground on the reef about 5 miles north of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. It was discovered on Wednesday, March 12, 2015, and remains on location as officials battle the rough seas to continue their investigations and […]
San Pedro Police Conduct Sweep of Island Town, 10 Charged for Firearm Offences
It was unfortunate that it took a series of murders and assaults early in the year for island officials in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, to take more action and reach out to the community who has been crying for more trust and assistance from the Police Department. The good news is that the San […]