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 […]
San Pedro Bids Farewell to Mrs. Celia Fe Trejo
There is a sense of sadness with any farewell, but in saying adios to Chichi Fe, there is a sense of happiness as we celebrate the life of a wonderful person. The island community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, says goodbye to a beautiful person who was fair with everyone and did only the […]
Aldo and Patricia Marin Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary
It was a very proud and touching moment for the Marin and extended family on Saturday, February 28, 2015, as Aldo Marin and Patricia Gomez Marin celebrated their Gold Wedding Anniversary and 50 years of joys and shared sorrows, hard work and dedication, commitment and above all 50 years of love. Relatives, children and friends […]
The Many Uses of The San Pedro Community Center
This is a very important building in the history of San Pedro. It was built with money from government and free labor of San Pedranos to give San Pedro a Community Center. As a community Center, Peace Corps Volunteers mounted a small library and game room which included ping pong, Chinese checkers, chess, etc. for […]
Villagers Cooking on Homemade Drum Ovens
By Angel NuñezSome of the best journey cakes (or Johnny cakes) sweet bread, Creole buns, or even salt bread used to be baked in a special oven that was actually made right here in San Pedro. As a matter of fact I have a neighbor who still uses it today. This oven never had any […]
Ministry of Education Looks into Fake Diploma Sales
Belize’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports has taken to investigating an advertisement that has been circulating on social media in which the profile called “Diploma Guy” is offering fake school diplomas from high school all the way up to masters degrees for schools in Belize, the U.S. and even from European schools. “Diploma Guy” […]
Marine Life Encounters in Belize
– By Rachel Graham / Mar Alliance – “With rain clouds threatening to change the course of our field day and subsequently drenching our students and team we were not sure how our Kids Meet Sharks field trip would unfold. Well, it turned into a magnificent day of sunshine, of learning and conquering of fears. […]
Mayor Danny & Deputy Mayor Gary to Lead New San Pedro Town Council
In a small ceremony held on Friday, March 6. 2015, members of the newly elected San Pedro Town Council were officially sworn in before a gathering of key party supporters, family and friends. After each town councilor was sworn, Mayor Daniel ‘Danny’ Guerrero reiterated the fact that his new town council is ready to start […]
San Pedro High School "Robotics In Action" Science Fair
– Press Release, San Pedro High School – Every year our students are being prepared for their annual Science Fair. This event gives them an opportunity to display their creativity and innovation. This year the Science Fair was held on March 6, 2015, under the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Students competed for first, second and […]
Belize Special Envoy Salutes Women Running for Office in Municipal Elections 2015
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow, salutes all women who participated in the Municipal Elections held on March 4th, 2015 for their courage and willingness to put their names on the ballots and to offer themselves to serve the people of our country. Mrs. Simplis-Barrow extends heartfelt congratulations to all […]
Tribute to Jeffery Eiley – Gone Too Soon
The Sea The sea is heaven on earth; beautiful, blue and calmThe sounds of the angels` trumpet reminds me of the sounds of the roaring wavesThe fishes, the turtles and the dolphins I can still see from aboveThe Reef is my white picket fence and the Sea is my playground The sea is heaven on […]
Back-to-Back Shooting Incidents Leave Island Shocked and Scared
While island residents prepared for Election Day and were still shocked at the tragic death of a two-year-old and the murder of a resident in the San Pedrito Area, another shooting incident occurred on Wednesday, March 4, 2015, that has left one man hospitalized with three gunshot wounds. San Pedro Police has confirmed that one […]
It’s Red Again for San Pedro, UDP Secures Town Council
The United Democratic Party (UDP) has secured the seven seats of the San Pedro Town Council for three more years as all candidates running for office were elected by the people of the island. Municipal elections in Belize were held on March 4, 2015, with the UDP securing office in all, but one (Orange Walk) […]
Belizeans Head to Polling Stations on Election Day
The democratic wheel is in full process this morning as Belizeans head to the voting polls for Municipal Elections 2015. It is Elections Day, Wednesday, March 4, 2015, and seven towns and two cities around the country are geared up to exercise their rights to elect a new Town Council to run their communities for […]
Nostalgic Downtown San Pedro
In this Flashback you are standing with your camera right in front of Fido’s in the middle of the street looking down south. A quick glance will tell you that this is the same Barrier Reef you have known all the time. However, take a close look and you will see major differences. First of […]
Government Releases Details Surrounding Belizeans Held in Guatemala
– Press Release, Government Press Office, Belmopan, March 2, 2015 – The Government of Belize is very pleased and relieved that the group of 37 Belizeans who was held on Saturday, February 28th, 2015, was returned safely and promptly on Sunday March 1st, 2015 at 10:57am. At 3:40 pm. on Saturday 28th, February 2015, the […]
San Pedro Police Reach out to San Pedrito Community
Frustrated and afraid with the crime situation that plagues their neighborhood, residents of the San Pedrito Area heeded to the call of a community meeting spearheaded by the San Pedro Police Department that decided to reach out to community members in the wake of the murder of a two year old boy. The San Pedro […]