Saga Goes High-Tech For Halloween Auction
Top-rated excursions, luxury resort accommodations, dining and boutique shopping certificates headline the 11th annual Saga Spooktacular Halloween on-line auction – The San Pedro community businesses and resort managers and owners, have generously donated award winning dining certificates, exclusive resort and condo accommodations, adventure excursions and activities, boutique shopping certificates and more, in support of the […]
San Pedro High Volunteer Teacher Visits Island After 35 Years
There is one thing Former principal of San Pedro High has done very well and it is to knock at doors of opportunity. This “seeking for assistance” has connected San Pedro High to: British Embassy, Embassy of Germany, Peace Corps International, Lions Clubs International, Optimist International, Al Felly of Madison, Wisconsin, Goshen University, Nelson County, […]
Caye Caulker Ocean Academy Up for UNICEF Sponsored Award
– Press Release – Caye Caulker Ocean Academy’s Aquatic Tourism Program has been shortlisted for the prestigious Beyond Sports 2014 Awards in the category Sport for Education (sponsored by UNICEF). Beyond Sport is an international organization whose mandate is to “promote, develop and support the use of sport to drive positive social change across the […]
Al Felly Commences the Yearbook For San Pedro High
By Angel NuñezAl Felly was no ordinary visitor to San Pedro. He was a professional florist of Madison Wisconsin, and like a regular tourist he loved fishing. However, he fell in love with the children of San Pedro, and when he became connected with them, he really got “hooked.” He visited with me back in […]
BTB Gives $10,000 to FCD Park Ranger Program – $320,00 Raised
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that on Saturday, October 18th, the organization donated ten thousand dollars ($10,000) to the Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) Park Ranger Program, through its telethon. Over the weekend, the FCD held the telethon to raise much needed monies to fund twenty rangers at a cost […]
Was Belize in the Right to Deny Ebola Health Worker Entry into Country?
Government of Belize Explains Decision on Cruise Ship Passenger and Imposes Travel Restrictions for West Africa – The Government of Belize took a decision on Thursday, October 16, 2014, not to facilitate a request from the US State Department to evacuate two passengers from a Carnival Cruise ship that docked in Belize that same morning. […]
Dianita Cal Celebrates Her Quinceaños
On Saturday, October 11, 2014, Dianita Cal celebrated her Quinceaños (15th Birthday) along with her friends and family in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. She received her blessing at the Roman Catholic Church and a reception followed. Dianita Cal, daughter of Ana and Marc Cal, was officially presented to society by her Godparents Maria and Ismael […]
Free Christian Concert in San Pedro
The Belize Mission Project – Lighthouse Christian Radio Evangelical Allianece of San Pedro Presents: Evidence of Journey. A Free Christian Concert on November 1st at 8pm at the Hon. Louise Sylvestre Sports Complex. Nashville Recording Christian ArtistTwo Musicians, Two Roads, Join together for ONE purpose! Sharing their music and testimony for the Glory of God. […]
Ramon's Village Donates Speed Bumps to San Pedro Town
This afternoon, Monday, October 20, 2014, Ramon’s Village presented the San Pedro Town Council with a gift for the town of 24 speed bumps. On hand to accept the generous donation was Mayor Daniel Graniel and Councilor Kenrick Brackett who said that these types of donates are very much appreciated by the San Pedro Town […]
San Pedro Hellfighters Donate to Red Cross Chapter
The San Pedro Belize Red Cross chapter received a generous donation from the island’s Hellfighters Soldiers of Ambergris Caye, Belize last week as they presented a check of $1,500 to the organization. The newly organized Hellfighters group of San Pedro had recently raised funds during the Costa Maya Festival and was looking for an organization […]
Memorial Service Held for Eric 'Bird' Garcia
Memorial service was held today, Friday, 17 October 2014, for Eric “Bird” Garcia who went missing on Monday, October 13, 2014, at sea after a capsizing incident by the reef led to his disappearance. Rescue efforts turned into a body recovery mission after the local authorities, the Belize Coast Guard and friends were not able […]
National Telethon to Protect Belize Chiquibul Forest National Reserve
Belize’s non-profit organization Friends for Conservation and Development (FCD) is stepping up to the plate and heading a national Telethon aimed at raising funds in support of the Park Rangers’ Program of the Chiquibul National Park. The Chiquibul Protection Telethon takes place this weekend, Saturday, October 18, at Memorial Park in Belize City. For some […]
Cruise Ship Isolated Ebola Health Worker While on Belize Port
Passenger Never Exhibited Signs of Infection – Belizeans got a bit of a scare last night after word got out that a passenger on board the Carnival Magic cruise ship docked outside of Belize City on Thursday, October 16, 2014, was showing symptoms similar to that of the Ebola virus. The Government of Belize was […]
Ebola Scare in Belize On Board Carnival Magic Cruise Ship
News 5 Live in Belize City has posted on its Facebook Page (at about 9p.m. local Belize time) that it has confirmed with representatives of Belize’s Ministry of Health that they have indeed received a report that there is at least one passenger on board the cruise ship, Carnival Magic, showing symptoms similar to that […]
Belize Signs $67.5 million Agreement to Alleviate Rural Poverty
Prime Minister and Minister of Finance, Hon. Dean Barrow has signed a 27 million Euro/BZ $67.5 million National Indicative Program (NIP) for the period 2014 to 2020 with the European Commission designed to advance the activities of the Government of Belize in alleviating rural poverty in Belize. Signing on behalf of the European Commission was […]
$27 Million Worth of Marijuana Destroyed by U.S. Army and Belize Defense Force
From September 29 to October 3, 2014, U.S. Army aircraft from the Joint Task Force Bravo based in Soto Cano, Honduras provided airlift support to the Belize Defense Forces, Belize Coast Guard, Anti-Drug Unit and Mobile Interdiction Team as they conducted marijuana field eradication operations throughout Belize. With the help of two UH-60 Blackhawks and […]
Belize and Guatemala Strengthen Cooperation in Combating Illegal Activities & Crime
– Press Release, Belmopan, October 14, 2014 – The Belize-Guatemala Joint Commission met on October 10, 2014, in Guatemala City to discuss security concerns, including the recent incidents in the Caracol Archeological Reserve and reached 12 conclusions aimed at improving their effectiveness at combating illegal activities and transnational crime. Both sides held frank and open […]
Applications Open for Miss World Belize 2014
Miss World Belize Ltd hereby invites Contestants interested to compete for the title Miss World Belize 2014. Contestants must be females between 17 to 24 years old and has a valid Belizean passport. For more information please send a letter of request by e-mail to: missworldbelize@yahoo.com and request an application form to be filled out, […]
Canoer Presumed Dead after Coast Guard Rescues Two at Sea
Two island residents were rescued yesterday afternoon, Monday, October 13, 2014, by the Belize Coast Guard after their recreational canoeing afternoon turned into a horrific experience that has lead to the disappearance of one of their good friends. The Belize Coast Guard informs that they received a call from the San Pedro Police Department at […]
Belize Boasts Impressive Numbers in Third Quarter Tourist Arrivals
The Belize Tourism Board just released tourism arrival statistics for Belize which shows that the third quarter of 2014 has registered increases in tourist arrivals across the board. The outstanding growth in arrivals for both overnight and cruise have exceeded forecasted numbers for this quarter. Overall for the first nine months of this year, overnight […]
Saga Humane Society Announces Halloween Party
The 11th Annual Saga Humane Society Spooktacular Halloween Party has been set for Sunday October 26, 2014 from 11a.m. to 5p.m at Carlo & Ernie’s Runway Bar. It is expected to be the largest Saga Halloween Party in history. New for 2014, is celebrity judged contests (Best Costume, Best Kisser, Owner/Pet Look-A-Like, Best Trick, and […]
Invest Belize Magazine Releases Third Volume
The Belize Trade & Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) in collaboration with McNab Publishing Ltd., proudly unveiled the third volume of the Invest Belize Magazine on September 30, 2014, at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel in Belize City. Through this new partnership, that was announced in May of this year, the Invest Belize magazine has been completely […]
Security Guard Stabbed while Robbers Lose $130K in Failed Robbery Attempt
A San Pedro security guard was left hospitalized on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, after he was stabbed twice while on his way to the bank to make a large deposit. Roberto Assi, a security guard at Milo’s Center located in downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, was on his way to make a deposit for the […]
San Pedro Participates in Countrywide Coastal Water Cleanup Day
Wavemakers Participate in 23rd Annual National Cleanup Campaign – Hundreds of volunteers collected garbage along the coast and rivers to promote cleaner communities and raise awareness of negative impact of marine debris On Saturday, October 4, 2014, through the coordination efforts of the Scout Association of Belize, Oceana Belize, Rotaract Clubs, environmental clubs and organizations […]
Education in Belize: Bullying in Schools, Need for Empathy
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com “Bullying… a public degradation ceremony in which the victim’s capabilities are debased and his or her identity is ridiculed.” Alan McEvoy, Ph.D. October is recognized as National Bullying Prevention month each year in the USA. The entire month is dedicated to combating bullying in […]