San Pedro Police Report Sanpedrito Neighborhood Crime Free
It used to be one of the island’s most crime-ridden neighborhoods, considered a poor community filled with theft, robbery and even murder, but the San Pedro Police this week reported that the neighborhood has been reported crime free since October 2014. During the last Heads of Neighborhood Watch Meetings, Deputy of Police Henry Jemmott, stated […]
CrossFit Junkies Paddleboard to the Reef
Caught a group of four CrossFitters enjoying a sunny day by the reef on paddle boards. They were performing CrossFit routines balancing on their boards and having a great time while they got some exercise. It take about 30 minutes to paddle from the shores of downtown San Pedro to the second largest Barrier Reef […]
Four Caught in Major Heroin Drug Bust in Northern Belize
Reports coming from the Corozal Police Department in Northern Belize, as of late evening January 13, 2015, is that of a a major heroin drug bust executed by members of the Corozal formation and Anti-Drug Unit. Officials are calling it the largest such bust in Belize’s history. The amount of drugs intercepted comes up to […]
Belize Reports Over 300,000 Overnight Visitors for 2014
The Belize Tourism Board is reporting that 2014 was an outstanding year for the Tourism Industry in Belize. The year started with several properties in Belize earning awards in TripAdvisor’s 2014 Travelers’ Choice Awards. Ambergris Caye was then named the #1 Island in the World, for the second year in a row. Scuba Diving magazine […]
The Bullfight Comparsa for Carnival
El Torito has been one of the all time favorite ‘comparsa’ (dance) during the three days of Carnabal. This dance has one person dancing with the effigy of a bull and the rest of dancers are all bullfighters. Then there is one ‘matador’ who is supposed to be the hero- the one who kills the […]
In Loving Memory of Edilberto Marin
The Community of San Pedro sadly mourns the loss of one of its very beloved- a pillar of strength, an emblem of service, a loving grandfather, father, husband and brother- Edilberto “Betito” Marin. Betito was born, raised and lived his entire life in San Pedro. As a teenager he was involved in music and culture […]
Hon. Omar Figueroa Sworn In As A Minister Of State
– Government Press Office, Belmopan, January 12, 2015 – The newly-elected Member of the House of Representatives, Hon. Omar Figueroa, was today sworn in as a Minister of State by His Excellency Sir Colville Young, the Governor General of Belize, at Belize House in Belmopan. Hon. Figueroa was elected at the by-election held on January […]
Meet Julian – San Pedro’s First Baby of the New Year
The population of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize is not big enough yet to have a baby born on New Year’s Day, but every year Ambergris Today searches for the FIRST baby to be born in the new year and shower him/her with an array of gifts donated by the business community. After some hunting […]
Searching for My Family
Searching for My Family I am writing as I am looking for any family that I may have in Belize. My name is Raymond Willis Oliver. I live in England and was born in Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, to a woman named Dorothy Willis who was born on 2nd Feb 1941. She had a daughter […]
Celebrity Spotting: American Idol Singer Honeymoons in San Pedro, Belize
American Idol fans might have recognized her while she vacationed in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Former American Idol contestant Kimberly Caldwell just recently celebrated her marriage to professional soccer player Jordan Harvey with a honeymoon in La Isla Bonita. The celebrity couple got married bringing in the New Year and then immediately came to […]
San Pedro AIDS Commission Reports on 2014
With another successful year behind the organization, the San Pedro AIDS Commission is thankful to all the residents and businesses of Ambergris Caye who were very generous towards the group and assisted in their fundraising efforts. All the efforts of the group’s activities are to raise funds to assist HIV/AIDS patients on the island and […]
Embassy of Belize in Mexico Launches Facebook Page
– Press Release, Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Belmopan – The Embassy of Belize in Mexico officially launched its Facebook Page as Embassy of Belize, Mexico at the end of November 2014. In less than two months, the page has received more than 10,000 Likes and reaches an average of 6,000 people per day, indicating […]
Resident Couple Sees Results of Mangrove Reforestation in Ambergris Caye
Bob and Helen McClain moved to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize and finished constructing their house in 1993. They live about 15 minutes north of the bridge but after years of enjoying their beachfront property they noticed that the beach had been slowing eroding. After much research Bob and his wife realized that during construction […]
Growing Stages of Ambergris Caye -San Juan Area
By Angel Nuñez The expansion of San Pedro Town core into the Boca Del Rio Area may be described as expansion Number One. As the roads were cleared and delineated, light posts and electrification were next and with that San Pedro residents started constructing in the area. George and Tanta Eiley were the very first […]
Miss San Pedro Rocks into 2015 New Year Celebrations
San Pedro ended 2014 with a bang! As 2014 was hours away of culminating, visitors and residents gathered around Central Park to bring in the New Year 2015 and watch a spectacular show of fireworks. The San Pedro Town Council held its annual countdown at Central Park. Before the clock hit midnight, there were performances […]
Island Wedding – Bladon/Lima Nuptials
Ambergris Today congratulates Casey Bladon and Roxsany Lima on their wedding celebration that took place on Saturday, January 3, 2015, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The nuptials took place at the Shalom Temple and the reception thereafter at the San Pedro Lions Den where family and friends got together to celebrate the happy occasion. […]
US Hands Additional $4.1Mil to Belize to Increase Security and Lower Crime
– Press Release – The United States Embassy in Belmopan is pleased to announce the Department of State’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)/Central American Regional Security Initiative (CARSI) additional funding of US$4.1 million to Belize for 2014-15. The funds are to help with Improved Border Inspection, Policing and Equipment, Vetted Units, […]
On Eagles Wings Ministries Launch Event
On Eagles Wings Ministries invites you to the Give Her Hope Inaugural Event featuring Dinner, Awards Ceremony, Live Auction and Fun! OEWN provides Hope, Empowerment, and a Brighter Future to girls who have been sexually exploited and those at risk. This is the launch event for OEWM Belize. Please join us Saturday, January 17, 2015 […]
Christmas Soup Kitchen Comes to Life in San Pedro
Through the generous heart and efforts of one island resident, the island’s first Christmas Soup Kitchen came to life this year. The event was very successful and it showed how residents of Ambergris Caye have a huge heart during one of the busiest times of the year. Inspiration came to Findley Halliday who took it […]
Kaylee Kumul Celebrates Quinceaños
Congratulations to Kaylee Kumul as she celebrated her Quienceaños (15th Birthday) over the weekend. A celebratory mass was held at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church and a festive ‘Winter Wonderland’ themed party was held at the San Pedro Lions Den afterwards with close friends and family. Happy Birthday Kaylee. Click Here for More Social […]
A Pelican's Life in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Brown Pelican is the smallest of the species and a common sight along the shores of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. It spends its days diving for food, gliding inches above the surface of the water and perched on pier pilings soaking up the sun, just hanging around. Pictured here is a mature Brown […]
Celebrity Spotting – Mixed Martial Artist Anthony 'Showtime' Pettis in Belize
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye fans and followers of UFC got a special treat over the weekend as many got the opportunity to meet and have their pictures taken with mixed martial artist Anthony “Showtime” Pettis who is currently the UFC & WEC World Lightweight Champion. Pettis was spotted hanging out at popular island hotspots Palapa […]
Belize Mayors Sign Historical Employment Policy for all Municipalities
Last week, San Pedro Mayor, Daniel Guerrero, was part the Belize Mayor’s Association’s historical signing of a municipal service regulation policy that applies to all nine municipalities that have undertaken to standardize policies that relate to employment. Belize City Mayor, Darrell Bradley, who designed the policy after eight months of consultation, spearheaded the signing; all […]
San Pedro Lions Club – A Club That Truly Roars
If the San Pedro Lions Club would not exist, things would be quite different in San Pedro today. The Club was chartered in 1975 and has been roaring with power and dignity ever since. This flashback represents some of the high officials during the very first Lions Convention in San Pedro, and posing in front […]
Liberty Children's Home Hosts Successful Fundraiser in San Pedro
Liberty Children’s Home hosted their first annual Holiday Pig Roast and Bake Sale Fundraiser this past Sunday, with a joint-venture between both newly-acquired businesses Kama Lounge and Coco Loco’s Beach Bar in the Tres Cocos area. AMBERGRIS CAYE – December 21, 2014 – With the support and help of organizers Monica Davis, Luis Velasquez (Owner, […]