The Celebration of Dia De Los Muertos in San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez The month of November is especially dedicated to our beloved deceased and there are many ceremonial celebrations that go along with that culture brought to The Americas by the Christian Spaniards, who were out to conquer the whole world and to spread Christianity. Los Finados is one of those celebrations that takes […]
Belize Receives $6.9Mil Grant to Protect Forest Reserves
Government of Belize and World Bank Sign Grant for “Management and Protection of Key Biodiversity Areas in Belize” Project – The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (World Bank) and the Government of Belize signed a Grant Agreement on November 5, 2014 for US$6.9 million. The grant is provided by the Global Environment Facility and […]
Queen Conch in Caribbean Not Placed in Endangered List
USA Rejects Petition to list Queen Conch as Endangered Species – The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has congratulated member states after a US government review of the status of the Queen Conch keeps the region’s conch fishery alive. The review follows a petition to have the Queen Conch listed as threatened or endangered. On […]
Belize Minister Visits Traffic Accident Victim After Hit in Highway
A press release form the Government of Belize Press Office stated that the Attorney General and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Wilfred Elrington, regrets the unfortunate traffic incident which occurred early yesterday, Tuesday, November 4 2014, near Mile 8 on the George Price Highway, resulting in Ms. Elicia Hunter sustaining severe injuries. Ms. Hunter has […]
Saying Good Bye To Our Childhood Home in San Pedro
In our circle of affairs we normally focus on ‘Welcomes’ rather than Good-byes. However, this one is very close with personal attachments. We are seeing the demolition of The Perez family home and La Popular tortilla factory in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. This was the first Nuñez Nest Home for 23 years, the property […]
Tropic Air Announces Night Flight Connection Cancun & Belize
Expanding Tourism for Belize with Second Flight To Cancun – On Saturday, November 1, Tropic Air opened a new chapter in its long history of providing new and innovative travel options for Belize when flight 6621 took off from Cancun, Mexico piloted by Belizean pilots, captain Alberto Ancona and co captain Wally Nuñez. The arrival […]
San Pedro PUP Seven Presents Manifesto 2015-2018
After some delays and setbacks, the San Pedro People’s United Party 2015 municipal councilor candidates presented their Manifesto for 2015-2018 in a very casual setting to the media of Ambergris Caye on Monday, November 3, 2014. But no fanfare was needed for the party to officially present their manifesto that is very concise, clear and […]
Islanders Participate in San Pedro 5K & 10K Run
Belizean triathlete and Ambergris Caye sports advocate, Kent Bob Gabourel, held the first San Pedro 5K and 10K Run over the weekend to promote fitness and health among island residents and in part to raise funds towards his group’s participation in a full and half marathon taking place at the end of the year in […]
Belize Ministry of Health Updates on Ebola Preparation Activities
– Press Release, Government Press Office, Belmopan, October 30, 2014 – The Ministry of Health continues to carry out activities aiming at containing any possible threats of Ebola in Belize. 1. The Ministry of Health has ramped up a series of coordinated activities in conjunction with the Customs and Excise Department, the Immigration Department and […]
Rocky Point Ambergris Caye, Belize – A View from Above
Took some stunning aerial images of Rocky Point at the northern-most tip if Ambergris Caye, Belize which borders Mexico during my fliight to Cancun, Mexico in September via Tropic Air. Rocky Point is the area where the land actually meets with the coral reef of the Great Barrier Reef of Belize. The land sticks out […]
San Pedro Red Cross Campaigns for Blood Donation
The San Pedro Belize Red Cross is working hard to increase the blood supply kept on reserve at the Blood Bank in Belize. This blood is available in case of an emergency for locals and tourists of Ambergris Caye. Read the full story about our Recent Blood emergency and how we worked as a team […]
Halloween Trick or Treat Fun in San Pedro
School children were out by the hundreds in their Halloween costumes all this week, enjoying the all-time childhood favorite event of ‘Trick-or-Treating’. Most schools on the island hold their Halloween parties and Trick-or-Treat events and the children visit designated businesses and households that have special goodies in stock for them. Today, Friday, October 31, 2014, […]
Raquel Badillo to Represent Belize at Miss World Pageant 2014
Miss World Belize Ltd. introduces Miss Raquel Alejandra Badillo of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, who was designated as the new titleholder for Miss World Belize 2014. She will join more than 120 other contestants at Miss World 2014 that will be 64th edition of The Miss World Pageant to be held on Sunday, […]
Castillo's Hardware Donates Towards Island Marathon
Castillo’s Hardware presented a check of $1,000 yesterday, Thursday, October 30, 2014, to triathlete Kent Bob Gabourel towards his 5K & 10K Marathon event that will take place on Saturday, November 1, 2014, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Kent is an avid triathlete who is working hard in promoting the sport in San Pedro […]
Belizean Sailors Shine in Guinness Record-Setting Sailing Attempt
No one in the world expected Belizean sailors all to finish among the top 15% and place 4th in the top 50 in the biggest regatta of all time, but guess what? Belize did set itself apart and proved to be a powerhouse when it comes to sailing; and it all happened in San Pedro, […]
House Fire Quickly Averted by Quick Thinking
Faulty electrical wiring was the cause of a small explosion outside a local residence/business complex on Pescador Drive (Middle Street) this morning, Wednesday, October 29, 2014, that would have caused a major fire in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, if it were not the quick thinking of alert and caring neighbors. The San Pedro Fire […]
Spectacular Skies in Belize during October
We always say that October has the most amazing sunrises and sunsets in Belize. Practically every day there is a spectacular show during the morning and evening hours that occur around 5:30 a.m. and p.m. We notice many residents sharing their unique views of both daily events and marveling at the awe-inspiring sight. Here is […]
Tropical Storm Hanna Develops Over Nicaragua & Honduras
It may not pose a big threat to Belize but the ninth named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season may bring more unwanted rain to Belize this week. The remnants of Tropical Depression 9 which crossed over northern Belize late last week now have developed into Tropical Storm Hanna. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) […]
Saga Humane Society Rocks Halloween in San Pedro
Saga Humane Society Rocks Halloween in San Pedro Now in its 11th year, Saga Humane Society’s Halloween Spooktacular event shows no sign of slowing down. The fundraiser party keeps getting bigger and better with a record number of attendants at this year’s event that took place at Carlo and Ernie’s Runway Bar and Grill on […]
The Biggest Halloween Bash of the Year in Belize
It may not be Halloween just yet, but the Holiday Hotel in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, decided to celebrate one weekend earlier on Saturday, October 25, 2014. It is definitely the biggest Halloween celebration on Ambergris Caye, (probably in all of Belize) as hundreds flocked to the popular venue in costumes to celebrate. The […]
San Pedro Beauty to Represent Belize in Honduras
Adriana Haylock, 20 year-old business major of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, was selected to represent Belize at the Reinado Internacional del Tropico 2014 pageant. Adriana will be Belize’s third representative at this pageant. The final is set to take place in San Pedro Sula, Cortes, Honduras on October 31st, 2014. Adriana has been training with her […]
Rugby Training Starts in San Pedro
Though it may only be a sandy patch of ground, the Saca Chispas field in San Pedro made history recently as it became the venue for the first official training session for children participating in Belize’s newest sports activity, rugby, as members of the San Pedro Turtles rugby club. “We’re starting small,” says Martin Dawson, […]
Miss San Pedro Michelle Nuñez Works on Empowering Women
Miss San Pedro 2014, Miss Michelle Nuñez recently became a member of the On Eagles Wings Ministries (OEWM) whose members are frequent visitors of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. OEWM works hand in hand with Miss Alexis Guerrero, present counselor at San Pedro High School, by assisting her with presentations and workshops dealing with sensitive […]
Belize Icon Paul Nabor Passes Away
News was received late yesterday evening, Wednesday, October 22, 2014, on the death of Belizean Paranda artist, 86-year-old Paul Nabor, who had been ailing for an extended period. He had been hospitalized in January of this year with pneumonia. The Government of Belize stated that it joins the family and friends of Paul Nabor and […]
Belize Conducts Activities for the Possible Entry of Ebola
The Ministry of Health continues to conduct multiple activities associated with the global threat of Ebola – The Ministry of Health is pleased to share an update on several activities carried out within the past week. Two isolation facilities have been stationed at the Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) compound and the precise specifications of […]