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 […]
Carnaval Comparsa Mimicking Fidel Castro
During the three days of Carnaval there was a lot of street dancing called “comparsas” from which the village folks derived a lot of fun and entertainment. Here are a few popular ones: Las Cubanitas, Los Negritos, Los Africanos, Las Chinitas, Las Hawaiians, Los Indios, Las Americanas, and Las Estudiantes. At times the comparsas mimicked […]
Tropic Air Launches Codeshare Connection To Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Effective, February 17th, 2015, Tropic Air has entered into a partnership with CM Airlines of Honduras to offer same day travel between Belize City and Tegucigalpa, Honduras via both airlines’ flights to San Pedro Sula, Honduras. This service will eliminate costly overnights when travelling between Belize City and Tegucigalpa, and will serve to stimulate tourism and […]
Can’t Stop the Finger Licking at Estel’s BBQ Competition
There were a lot of fingers being licked at Estel’s Dine by the Sea on Tuesday, February 10, 2015, as the popular island eatery was packed with patrons during their 4th Annual BBQ Ribs Cook-Off. Needless to say the judging was one of the hardest things to do as the six BBQ grilling experts did […]
San Pedro Belize Red Cross Host Successful First AID/CPR Training and Blood Drive
– Press Release – The San Pedro Belize Red Cross (SPBRC) recently appointed Sue Barkhouse and Joann Reilly as co-leaders of the Health Committee. Sue is in charge of quarterly blood drives and Joann will be handling the First Aid/CPR training program and monthly courses. Both Ladies had the opportunity to jump right into their […]
San Pedro High School Kicks off Career Week
San Pedro High School kicked off Career Week, Monday, February 9, by inviting a guest speaker from Kingston, Jamaica to talk to the student body on how to become successful in their future careers. This year’s Career Week theme reads, “Get excited get involved & plan for your future”. It is exactly what guest speaker […]
Second Annual Mrs. Carnaval Pageant Kicks off Celebrations in San Pedro
Silvia Patricia Lopez, affectionately known as “La Patty Yeh-Yeh”, was crowned Reina del Carnaval (Mrs. Carnaval) 2015 at the second annual pageant that kick started the Carnaval celebrations in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Saturday, February 7, at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium. A jam-packed venue of elated spectators witnessed all the song, dance […]
Wreckage Part of Possible US Military Aircraft Found in San Pedro, Belize
Details are still unclear and officials continue to piece together information about the discovery of a large part of an aircraft that has been found floating by the reef off the island of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. On Saturday, February 7, 2015, island residents on a boat identified a large metal piece floating next […]
Ministry of Agriculture Issues Food Safety Alert on Tainted Irish Potatoes
– Press Release, Belize Government Press Office, Belmopan, February 5, 2015 – The Belize Agriculture Health Authority (BAHA) and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Agriculture inform the public that they have received confirmed reports of tainted Irish Potatoes being sold in San Ignacio. Investigations revealed that the potatoes are dyed a pink/fuchsia color and […]
Cancer Walk Raises Awareness and Engages Island Community
Upon the invitation of the San Pedro Cancer Society, Ambergris Caye, Belize, residents took time to participate in the island’s annual Cancer Awareness Walk in commemoration of World Cancer Awareness Day, February 4, 2015. Every year, the San Pedro Cancer Society holds the “Light the Night” event which has been very well attended. This year […]
New Laser Sailboat Fleet Arrives in San Pedro
With over 200,000 under sail, the Laser sailboat is the world’s most popular adult & youth racing class. Unlike the Optimist Fleet, the Laser is an Olympic class which opens up a sailing pathway for our aspiring youth. The International Laser Class Association (http://www.laserinternational.org/) recognizes 140 with Laser fleets. Belize’s new fleet will make that […]
San Pedro High School Receives Sports Equipment Donation
Dear Mrs. Jean Marconett, San Pedro High School extends its heartfelt gratitude to you and friends for the assortment of sporting equipment and materials which you brought down during your visit at San Pedro High. Needless to say our sporting director, Mr. Paul Kelly and our coach Mr. Alex Noralez are very grateful and pleased […]
Stranded Vessel Poses Threat to Reef off Caye Caulker
Oceana Belize Supports Calls From Caye Caulker Residents To Remove Stranded Vessel From Reef – Belize has the second largest Barrier Reef in the world, and may be one of the last countries in the world to have extensive areas of pristine reef. Oceana Belize is working to protect this vulnerable but economically important natural […]
Quintana Roo Mexico Changes Time Zone, Travelers Advised
Time has changed to one hour ahead in the State of Quintana Roo as of 1st February – Belmopan, Belize, February 2, 2015 – The Embassy of México informs that on January 31 the Mexican Federal Official Gazette published the amendment to the Mexican Time System Law whereby Southeast Time Zone was created, based on […]
Public Transportation: A Backward Industry in Belize
Dear Editor, I’ve written an article in hopes to bring attention to the public transportation system in Belize which is in serious need for improvements. Please find letter attached. Feel free to share in your publications if you consider it a good piece to share with your audience. Thank you greatly for your time. Sincerely,Jorge […]
24 Hour Medical Services Commence at San Pedro Poly Clinic
Clinical services on Ambergris Caye have come along way since 1995 when the Government of Belize started to provice serives with the first clinic on the island. From then the medical services on the island grew to the development of the Poly Clinic to meet the demands of a fast-growing touristic destination. The Poly Clinic […]
San Pedro Mayor Makes Clarification on Statements by Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras
– Press Release, San Pedro Town Council, January 30, 2015 – It has come to the attention of the San Pedro Town Council that allegations were made against the council, the Mayor of San Pedro Town, Mr. Daniel Guerrero, the Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, Hon Manuel Heredia Jr. and other authorities on […]