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, […]
Celebrity Spotting – TV Show Host/Actor Tamera Mowry Vacations in San Pedro
TV show host and actor Tamera Darvette Mowry-Hously must be wondering what is going on in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, as she chose to vacation in La Isla Bonita during one of the craziest times of the year – Carnaval!! Word got out that Tamera was in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, after she posted […]
Yes! This is Carnaval in San Pedro, Belize
Men dressing up in drag and dancing through the streets of downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize – there is nothing odd with that, once it is Carnival time, of course. The official Carnival celebrations kicked off on Friday, February, 13, 2015. The comparsas (street dancing groups) are always a highlight of Carnaval in San […]
San Pedrano Looks Towards Successful Career in US Army
Upon completing his education at San Pedro High School, Joe Amelio Melgar, known as Joey or Jojo, moved on to the United States of America where he joined the U.S Army. It seems like only yesterday but already Joey has graduated from the U.S. Army Basic Training program at Fort Benning in Georgia. Joey graduated […]
Closure of The Lobster Fishing Season in Belize
Unfortunately, right after Valentine’s Day, in Belize the lobster season comes to a close in order to protect the livelihood and population of the Spiny Lobster. It’s the last day, for a while, that people can enjoy the seafood delicacy until the season reopens in June. That’s when San Pedro, Ambergris Caye celebrates with the […]
Miss West Indies Belize to Compete in St. Maaten
Miss Marcia Flores Moody, 20 years old arrived in St. Maaten (Martin) Island in the Caribbean on Monday, February 9, to represent Belize at the 2015 pageant for Miss West Indies and will be competing with more than 20 other countries. Miss Moody is first place in the voting category as the public favorite for […]
How San Pedro Carnabal Tradition went from Powder to Paint
By Angel Nuñez “Oh my God, this isn’t fun!” exclaimed a lady coming from Punta Gorda in the Toledo District as she experienced her first day of Carnabal in San Pedro. She had been painted from head to waist with a mixture of paints which included both water and oil paints and which looked like […]
Celebrity Spotting – Lord of the Rings Actor Films in Belize
Dominic Monaghan, best known for his ‘Hobbit’ role in the trilogy blockbuster movies The Lord of the Rings, was spotted in San Ignacio, Belize this week with a noticeable film crew tagging along with him. Ambergris Today was able to obtain a couple of pictures of the actor/tv personality while he was filming in downtown […]
Belize Organizations Speak Out on Cases of Child Sexual Abuse
In a press release sent out by the Special Envoy for Women and Children, Kim Simplis Barrow called on parents and guardians to put the well-being, safety and protection of their children as a top priority. Kim Simplis Barrow’s statement comes in the wake of charges being brought against the area representative for Orange Walk […]
San Pedro Town Council Nominations Held for Election Day
Nomination Day was held on Wednesday, February 11, 2015, in the heels of the upcoming Town Council Elections. All three political parties presented their candidates who were officially nominated to run for a seat at the Town Council elections on March 4, 2015. With the nominations taking place, the San Pedro Town Council has officially […]