Belize Fashion Week Kicks Off with Cocktail Social
Belize Fashion Week 2014 kicked off with a great cocktail party at Carpice Bar and Grill inside the Holiday Hotel on November 20, 2014. International and local fashion designers, along with gorgeous models from all around Belize, came together to celebrate a night of fashion before they hit the runway the following day. Belize Fashion […]
San Pedro World AIDS Day Schedule of Activities
The San Pedro AIDS Commission and National AIDS Commission/Island Committee invite you to join in the World AIDS Day Fundraiser Fair Sunday November 30, 2014. Free HIV Testing will be available. Food, pastries and drinks will be on sale along with live music by Rompe Raja. Join in on the World Aids Day Community Art […]
San Pedro Inaugurates Its House of Culture
It has been a dream of many in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize for the island to have its own House of Culture, being the number one tourist destination in the country. But while other destinations in Belize have been boasting their own House of Culture for some time, San Pedro can now offer its […]
Miss World Belize Raquel Badillo Arrives in London
Miss World Belize Raquel Badillo has arrived in London, England and is ready for the month-long activities leading to the Miss World Pageant to be held on December 14, 2014. Pictured here is Raquel taking a selfie with her roomate Miss World Guatemala Keyla Bermudez (also Miss Costa Maya Guatemala 2014). San Pedro and Belize […]
Miss Honduras World Maria Jose Alvarado Found Dead
Early morning news coming from BBC News has confirmed the Miss Honduras World beauty queen Maria Jose Alvarado, 19, and her sister Sofia Trinidad, 23, have been found dead (pictured in headline image), officials say. Having met Maria Jose this past August during the International Costa Maya Festival, the staff of Ambergris Today is heartbroken […]
The Procession of Las Animas on the Streets of San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez Where does the soul of a dead person go? Some believe that it goes to Heaven. Others argue that it goes straight to Hell if the person led a pernicious life while alive. Still others argue that the soul goes to a place called Purgatory where it remains until it is time […]
San Pedro Red Cross Revs Up Activity on Island
The San Pedro Red Cross spearheaded a successful blood drive this past weekend on Ambergris Caye and with various activities on hand and planned for the future, the organization is showing signs of momentum in their objectives. This week the San Pedro Red Cross highlights the fact that many island businesses and individuals have stepped […]
Cultural Day Extravaganza at San Pedro High School
San Pedro High School hosted its annual Cultural Day at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium today, Novermber 18, 2014, with colorful and festive booths. Students showcased different ethnic groups from Belize including their delicious food and impressive cultural performances. This year they featured international countries such as Spain, Italy, Hawaii and much more. Kudos to […]
Galen University Introduces New Online Programs for Spring 2015 Semester
Galen University has introduced two new online/hybrid undergraduate programs and one graduate program to its list of online programs for the upcoming Spring 2015 Semester. The new undergraduate programs are Accounting and Sustainable Tourism Management and the new graduate program is Public Administration. A Master of Education in Leadership and Administration is also being offered […]
San Pedro Police Food & Clothing Drive
The San Pedro Police Department is inviting the island community to participate in its end-of-the-year Holiday Food and Clothing Drive which will benefit selected families in need on Ambergris Caye. Non-perishable food items and clothing can be dropped of at the San Pedro Police Station up until Friday, December 19, 2014. On Monday, December 22, […]
Belize Bodybuilder Cricel Castillo Wins Big in Miami
Belizean bodybuilder Cricel Castillo made her mark over the weekend and placed Belize in the spotlight when she went on to win her first Pro Card at the World Beauty Fitness and Fashion Competition that was held at the Hyatt in Miami, Florida on November 15 and 16, 2014. Cricel went on to win her […]
Miss Honduras World (Costa Maya) Reported Missing
The Costa Maya Festival Committee and Ambergris Caye community are today in shock to learn about the disappearance of Miss World Honduras, Maria Jose Alvarado and her sister Sofia Trinidad Alvarado in their country of Honduras last week. Island residents met Maria Jose this past August during the Costa Maya Festival where she was a […]
Belize Director of Marketing Industry Relations Resigns
– Press Release, Belize Tourism Board, Belize City, Belize, November 13, 2014 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) hereby announces that after more than two years of service, the Director of Marketing & Industry Relations, Alyssa Carnegie, has resigned from the BTB, effective December 12th, 2014. Director of Tourism, Karen Bevans, says, “Alyssa’s contributions and […]
Belize Hits 1 Million Mark in Tourist Arrivals!
As of October 2014, Belize has seen one million visitors into the country, through overnight and cruise arrivals, two months earlier than forecasted. In October, tourist arrivals increased by 6.7%, exceeding the initial projection which estimated that October would have seen a decrease of 10.82% in overnight arrivals. For cruise arrivals, 56,144 visitors were scheduled […]
Caye Caulker Ocean Academy Wins Awards for Aquatic Tourism
Caye Caulker Ocean Academy High School’s Aquatic Tourism Program has won the prestigious Beyond Sports 2014 Award in the category Sport for Education (sponsored by UNICEF). The Beyond Sport Awards celebrate and reward the best projects from around the world that use sport to bring about positive social change. Ocean Academy’s project was selected from […]
San Pedro Sailing Club Takes Belize National Championship
Sunshine, blue skies, crystal clear water, bright white Optimist boats and enthusiastic sailors. What is missing from this perfect picture of paradise? WIND!! On November 8 and 9, 2014, the Placencia Sailing Club hosted 15 sailors from clubs all over the country as they competed in the final regatta of the season, the Nationals! Competing […]
Belize Participates in Chetumal Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission 2014
More than 50 Belizean companies/entrepreneurs participated in the Chetumal Chamber of Commerce Trade Mission to Belize, at the Institute of Mexico in Belize City. During the event, organized by the aforementioned Chamber and the Mexican Embassy, 19 Mexican companies from Chetumal, Mexico, had the chance to meet with their Belizean counterparts to identify trade and […]
Raquel Badillo Officially Crowned Miss World Belize
On Saturday, November 8, 2014, local businesses of San Pedro Town, family and friends gathered to show their support to Raquel Badillo who was officially crowned as Miss World Belize. The fundraising event took place at Fido’s Courtyard. Miss Badillo hosted a private party with special invited guests, where she expressed her enthusiasm and honor […]
Oceana in Belize Continues to Inspire Belizean Activists Wavemakers
The challenges confronting Belize’s marine environments include illegal, destructive and over-fishing, the threat of offshore oil, and climate change. But with the support and hard work of dedicated Belizean activists, known as Wavemakers, Oceana in Belize continues to empower and inspire others to do their part to help protect our country’s precious marine resources. On […]
Sanpedrana Cecilia Lara Celebrates 100 Years
SanPedrana Mrs. Cecilia Lara celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday November 9, 2014. Her many relatives organized a party for San Pedro community’s one and only centenarian; a party that included a huge five-tier cake, catering services of Celi’s Deli, hundreds of invited guests, champagne, a piñata, and many pleasant surprises. Of interest on display […]
BTB Provides Multisectoral Customer Service Excellence Training
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announced that on Thursday, November 6, 2014, that the organization held a Leadership for Service Excellence session for stakeholders of the public sector and Government agencies at the Belize Institute of Management. This session was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Service and tied into their strategic management […]
Increase in Economic Growth Expected for Belize, Status Upgraded to Positive
S&P Rating Upgraded from Stable to Positive – Press Release, Government Press Office, Belmopan, November 10, 2014 – In a report released by Standard & Poor’s Rating Services (S&P) on Friday, November 7, 2014, Belize’s ‘B-/B’ sovereign credit rating was affirmed and its outlook upgraded to positive from stable. The company attributed this change to […]
Caribbean Villas Holds Grand Opening of Hotel Renovations
Caribbean Villas Hotel has undergone a few changes as the resort went under renovations during the off season in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. This past weekend the hotel held an inauguration social on Friday, November 7, 2014, to celebrate the great new atmosphere at the resort. Invited guests were the first to view the […]
Early Fisherman Gets the Biggest Catch
Early morning fishermen head out to sea in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize to get a heads start on fishing activities and making it to their favorite fishing spot early and on time. The morning sun is at its most glorious and boastful state. Click Here for More Pictures of the Week on Ambergris Today […]
Roca Family Seek Support for Ailing Mother
Good evening team of Ambergris Today,My name is Kenia Roca and I am looking for sponsors like yourselves to share our family story. To help us in finding financial support from people who can help our family in such difficult time. Today I would like to ask if you could please share this heartfelt letter […]