Caye Caulker Resident Launches “Caye Boy” Children’s Book
Brad Wigh – Little Blue House Publishing of Caye Caulker, Belize, is pleased to announce the publication of two children’s books that celebrate growing up in Belize. “Caye Boy: Barefoot Adventures of an Island Child.” and “Caye Boy and Kite Day” chronicle the daily lives of two island children, from climbing coconut trees and building […]
Just Married in Paradise
Just married in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize! We caught this couple (in flip flops) riding around “Island Style”. The closest thing to a stretch limo on the island is a stretched, 6-seater golf cart. But what more do you need in an island paradise, right? Congratulations to the happy couple who had their Destination […]
San Pedro Town Council Donates Truck and Motorcycle to Police Department
One of the priority needs of the San Pedro Police Department has always been transportation, one that has always been lacking making the work of Police Officers even more difficult in the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize that has been growing in leaps and bounds. Assisting with this need this week is the […]
Belize Issues Measles Advisory – Free Vaccine Available
– Press Release, Ministry of Health, Belmopan, February 25, 2015 – The Ministry of Health has been advised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) of an outbreak of Measles at the Disneyland Resort in California in the United States of America (USA). In addition, cases are […]
Ovidio and Elia Guerrero Celebrate Golden Anniversary
The local celebrities of the day are Ovidio “Pinocho” Guerrero and Elia Guerrero who celebrated on Tuesday, February 23, 2015 their 50th or Golden Wedding Anniversary. A large nucleus family which include Orlando Guerrero, Ofel Guerrero, Dimas Guerrero, Omar “Kanasi” Guerrero, and sisters Ofelia Graniel and Omelia Marin were at hand at the couple’s residence […]
San Pedro Boasts Expansion of Hol Chan Marine Reserve
In 2010, a community initiative spearheaded by the San Pedro Tour Guides Association, The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development and The Hol Chan Marine Reserve (HCMR) commenced work in establishing Mexico Rocks, the fly fishing shoals on the leeward side of Ambergris Caye and its associated wetlands as a protected area. After several public […]
Maya Artifacts Stolen in San Pedro House of Culture Breakin
The newly inaugurated San Pedro House of Culture has been the target of thieves over the weekend. The thieves made away with an assortment of valuable artifacts. According to the police, a long list of items were stolen that include two conch shell rings, three stone axes, one ink pot, a rare jade ear flare, […]
Fire at Exotic Caye Beach Resort Destroys Three Buildings
An early morning fire at Exotic Caye Beach Resort, located about a mile south of San Pedro Town, has left visiting tourists displaced as it destroyed three buildings of the resort on Wednesday, February 25, 2015. Security personnel of the resort were there the first to become aware of the fire around 2:30a.m. that started […]
Saga Humane Society Starts Education Seminars at R.C. School
Students discussed humane treatment of animals, cruelty and kindness – San Pedro Roman Catholic School students were in awe of little Trooper on Monday and Tuesday of last week as they learned about this little puppy, abused and abandoned fighting for his life. They learned of Troopers story while attending a Humane Education program delivered […]
Celebrity Spotting – Steven Jackson of NFL’s Atlanta Falcons in San Pedro
In his latest blog post, running back NFL player of Atlanta Falcon Steven Rashad Jackson stated that at the end of the NFL season he took time off to relax and recover to embrace one of his passions: travel. Well Ambergris Today caught up with Steven just as he was ending his vacation in San […]
Free Speciliazed Clinical Services at the San Pedro Polyclinic
The Belize Medical and Dental Association will be conducting FREE specialized clinic on Saturday, 7th March, 9 am at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic. Services that will be available include:Pediatrician, Obstetrician/Gynecologist, Neurologist, Urologist, ENT Specialist, Pediatric Surgery, Internist, Cardiologist, Nephrologists, Dermatologist and Orthopedic Surgery
Castillo's Hardware Gives Away $15,000 on 15th Anniversary
Celebrating a great milestone in the town of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize last week was Castillo’s Hardware that his the BIG 15th Anniversary. Mr. and Mrs. Alfonso Castillo could not think of anything better than to celebrate along with the community that they hold dear at heart. They decided to give away $15,000 to […]
Two-Year-Old Dies in Neighborhood Shooting
Shots fired in the San Pedrito neighborhood of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize resulted in the unfortunate death of a two-year-old boy and injuries to his mother as assailants targeted the head of the household. The incident took place in the early morning hours of Tuesday, February 24, 2015. Police reports state the bullets rang […]
Visiting Doctor Donates Pediatric Care Equipment to Poly Clinic
The Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Polyclinic II received another generous donation from a visitor of St. Pete, Florida. Dr. Mike Mazzaferro, a medical director who has volunteered at the Poly Clinic in the past during a medical trip to Belize, presented a very useful device to the doctors on Friday, February 20, 2015. This time […]
Island Residents Confused with Poly Clinic’s 24-Hour Services
When official ceremonies were held at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez San Pedro Poly Clinic II announcing that it would be offering 24 hour services to Ambergris Caye, island residents were elated with the news that they could now depend on medical serviced during any time of the day. But a few weeks after the inauguration […]
Chaos at Belize Airports Nationwide as Belize International Airport Shuts Down
Information coming to the office of Ambergris Today is that a worker’s strike at the Belize’s Phillip Goldson International Airport has put the airport on shutdown today Saturday, February 21, 2015. According to sources, as of this morning no aircrafts (both local and international) have been able to land at Belize’s only international airport due […]
San Pedro UDP Feel Strong About Manifesto 2015-2018
“Election day is getting closer and we are excite to announce this manifesto to the public,” commented United Democratic Party Mayoral Candidate Daniel Guerrero in a small press conference held on Thursday, February 19, 2015. With much confidence that the UDP team will regain the offices of the San Pedro Town Council for another three […]
Belize Coastguard Steps up Patrols in Ambergris Caye
In the midst of the recent double homicide in North Ambergris Caye and recurrent drug related murders and incidents, the Belize Coast Guard has stated that it is increasing its presence on the island with additional maritime and foot patrols that extend to the Belize/Mexico border. Although the northern part of Ambergris Caye is known […]
Tiburon Rum Celebrates with Launch Party in San Pedro, Belize
Belize’s newest rum, Tiburon Rum that has been making waves internationally, just celebrated its Belizean roots with a launch party that was held in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. Tiburon Rum and Traveller’s Liquors celebrated with their invited guests in an all White Party held at Red Ginger Restaurant, The […]
Autopsies Performed on Two Bodies Found in Shallow Grave, Ambergris Caye
The San Pedro Police department has its hands full today as investigations continue surrounding the discovery of two bodies in North Ambergris Caye on Wednesday, February 18, 2015. The SP Department states that there are still no leads or suspects in the case. Today, Thursday, February 19, 2015, the bodies of 23-year-old Benjamin Molina and […]
Death of Rare Shark Highlights Need for Gillnet Ban in Belize
Scalloped Hammerhead Drowns in Hopkins Fisherman’s Gillnet – Press Release, Oceana Belize – The death of a rarely seen Scalloped Hammerhead (Sphyrna lewini) in the waters off Hopkins village after it became entangled in a gillnet, highlights the need to transition away from this destructive fishing gear. According to Oceana Belize’s investigations into the incident, […]
San Pedro AIDS Commission Boasts 6-Time Carnival Win
At the end of the three-day Carnaval celebrations in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, the San Pedro AIDS Commission was honored with the Best Comparsa (street dancing) group for Carnaval 2015. The winners were announced on Tuesday, February 17, 2015, at Central Park where the grand finale party was held to close of the painting […]
Celebrity Child Star Tamera Mowry-Housley Selfie's with Belizean Fans
The last day of Carnaval was in full swing on the island of San Pedro, Belize and many were enjoying the entertaining comparsas and paint party. Celebrity child star Tamera Mowry-Housley and her husband Adam Housley were spotted walking around town enjoying our traditional Carnaval. Ambergris Today’s Gerry Badillo got the opportunity to talk to […]
Tennessee Residents Make Heartfelt Donation to San Pedro High
San Pedro High School received a generous donation via visitors from Clarksville, Tennessee, United States on February 13, 2015. The donation consisted of school supplies from typing sheets, pencils, among other items. Jayson Walden’s huge donation is not like any other donation, but a special one close to his heart. San Pedro High School Emil […]
Dedicated Comparsa Street Dancers Keep San Pedro Carnaval Alive
Only three groups of comparsas (Street Dancers) made it out to the streets of San Pedro for Carnaval this year; they are the loyal group of committed dancers and Carnaval enthusiasts of Doña Flora’s Group, the San Pedro AIDS Commission and the Barbies men’s group. Day two of Carnaval in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, […]