No Place I Rather Be
This week’s pick of the week features this beautiful traveler who is in love and waiting to reach her destination in the Cayes. As the refreshing wind blows through her gorgeous hair, she enjoys the view as the boat runs through the aquamarine waters of Belize. Picture after picture, she creates memories of her unforgettable […]
The Laid-back, Sandy Streets of the Fishing Village of San Pedro
A casual look at this Flashback Pic might get you wondering what part of the village in the 1970’s this could be. Or you might wonder whether this could be some other village of Belize. Could that building with a square water reservoir be the community center, now the town hall? Look at the huge […]
Things We Take for Granted – Speedboats
By Angel Nuñez A speed boat is something that today we take for granted. Jump into a small speed boat, perhaps a mahogany skiff and in 20 minutes you are at your dive spot making deep skin dives looking for lobsters. Or perhaps you jump into your large speed boat equipped with diving gear and […]
Elvi’s Kitchen Macho Burger Left Titleless
It was a bellyful of food and fun at Elvi’s Kitchen second annual Burger Challenge 2014 which took place this past Saturday, September 13, 2014, in connection with the September Patriotic Celebrations. Chef and coordinator Jenny Staines prepared the challenging menu for the competitors who came in all sizes and ages including one who flew […]
Video Pick: Melonie Gillett’s Pandemonium – All Ova the World
Belizean born singing artist Melonie Gillett is working very arduously on her musical career and has proven to be one of the very few consistent female artists in Belize. This she attributes to her love for music which she says comes naturally to her. She has a great voice and her music is very different […]
Special Envoy For Women and Children Speaks on Violence against Women
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow wishes to highlight the fact that violence against women in the family, workplace, community and society in general, is unacceptable and a gross violation of human rights. Violence whether occurring in the home or in the community, instils fear and insecurity in women, often […]
San Pedro Commemorates St. George’s Caye Day
September 10th Celebrations in San PedroThe September 10th celebrations commemorating the 216th Battle of St. George’s Caye in San Pedro commenced on Tuesday, September 9, 2014 as the San Pedro Town Council and the San Pedro Cultural Committee held a Tribute to the Baymen celebration on the eve of St. George’s Caye Day. The evening’s […]
Carnival Competition Extravaganza
On September 6, 2014 many gathered in Belize City to witness some of the most beautiful carnival costumes to grace the stage at this year’s Carnival King and Queen Competition. Each team showcased their best costume performance to impress the judges, while the crowd cheered on. The pictures showcase the Erotic Mas Band on their […]
Belize receives $30millionUS for Improved Road Infrastructure and Disaster Risk Management
Belizeans to Benefit from US$30 million Climate Resilience Project from World Bank for Improved Road Infrastructure and Disaster Risk Management Belmopan. September 4, 2014. The Belize Climate Resilient Infrastructure Project (BCRIP) will support the efforts of the Government of Belize to improve the resilience of critical road infrastructure against flood risk and to strengthen the […]
Leaving The Belize Islands is Never Easy
When visiting the main touristic islands of Belize, it is very hard to say goodbye when the day finally arrives to head back home. You see people with their packed bags with them on the beach, taking advantage of every last minute in the sun, sand and sea. Luckily there are last minute flights and […]
A Hollywood Premier for Belize’s First Telenovela La Isla Bonita
The highly anticipated premier of the first episode of La Isla Bonita Telenovela (soap opera) took place over the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, and it did not fail to impress a full audience at the Paradise Theater, on Friday, September 5, 2014. There was applause, cheers and laughter throughout the screening of […]
Travellers Liquors Unveils New Flavored Belizean Rum
September is here and what better way to celebrate than with Travellers brand new “Belizean Rum”. The Belizean distillery just added a new flavor to its line of gold rum which they claim to be their best taste yet. The new rum hit stores countrywide today for Belizeans and visitors to enjoy during the country’s […]
I’m Headed to Cancun to Represent Belize at TBEX
I’m so very excited to share this bit of news with all of you, as I can finally announce something really big for myself, Ambergris Today and Belize. I am traveling to Cancun, Mexico, next week for the TBEX Travel Bloggers Conference. However, I am not only going to the largest blogger’s conference as an […]
Embassy of Belize in Mexico Launches Website
The Embassy of Belize in Mexico officially launched its website on 1st September, 2014. The site, which will be in both English and Spanish, contains information that may be useful to Belizeans as well as to residents of Mexico and other neighboring countries. The primary aim of the site is to encourage greater awareness about […]
First Lady Kim Simplis Barrow and Daughter Visit the Blue Hole
Every year, approximately ten thousand tourists visit the Blue Hole and Half Moon Caye Natural Monuments. Unfortunately, of that number, very few are Belizeans. As part of ongoing efforts to have Belizeans enjoy Belizean resources, this weekend, Oceana, in collaboration with the Belize Audubon Society, organized a visit to the these World Heritage Sites for […]
Belizeans Asked to Observe World Suicide Prevention Day 2014
– Press Release, Belize Ministry of Health, Belmopan, September 3, 2014 – In observance of World Suicide Prevention Day on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, the Ministry of Health is encouraging Belizeans to light a candle near a window in their homes at 8:00 p.m. on that day. Suicide is a serious public health problem, but […]
Fishing with Jimmy Buffett
Famous songwriter and singer Jimmy Buffett is no stranger to San Pedro, Belize. He has been visiting the island for over 34 years and was even a part of the administrative board of San Pedro High School in its early years. He rated the then Purple Parrot Bar at Ramon’s Village as one of the […]
Another Older Person A Victim of Senseless Crime
The National Council on Ageing once again is appalled at the increasing numbers of older persons being targeted and becoming victims of senseless crimes. Following the vicious attack on the Westby family in Crooked Tree Village and Mr. and Mrs. Augustine in Hopkins Village, resulting in the death of Mrs. Augustine, we hear the case […]
Humble Patriotic Celebrations in 1980
“It was the tenth day of SeptemberThe ninety eighth ano domimi.When our forefathers won the glorious fightThe Battle of St. George’s Caye.” This was the first verse of the historic song we all sang during the parade of September tenth. In fact children used to sing it during the school rehearsal one month before the […]
Interest Free Student Loans – Apply NOW
The Leo S. Rowe Pan American Fund – Interest Free Student Loans The Organization of American States offers supplementary is offering financial aid to students completing their last two years of undergraduate or graduate studies in US universities. For more information contact: Organization of American StatesExecutive Secretariat for Integral Development | Education | Rowe Fund1889 […]
Things We Take for Granted – Meat
By Angel NuñezThe other day as I was opening a can of corned beef for a quick lunch, I recollected the times when my brother and I used to fight for the rights to open the can of corned beef in the 1950’s. Why such a big deal you might ask! Well I am talking […]
Fashion Show For A Worthy Cause
In efforts to support a friend, Alicia Cisneros Sanchez, who was diagnosed with Thyroid Cancer, Forever Fancy Boutique will he hosting a fashion show this Saturday to raise funds for her medical expenses. Come support a worthy cause; please be a part of this!! God bless you all, let’s kick cancer’s butt!!! Click Here for […]
ConnectAmericas, New Internet-based Network To Help Belizean Companies Go Global
IDB Introduces ConnectAmericas, new Internet-based network to help Belizean companies go global The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) is facilitating a mission from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the presentation of a new digital social networking platform to help companies, particularly small and medium-size businesses throughout Latin America and the Caribbean, expand […]
San Pedro Selects Michelle Nuñez as New Beauty Ambassador
Six beauty contestants were in full bloom as they took center stage on Saturday, August 30, 2014, at the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant. Michelle Estrella Nuñez, Miss Ramon’s Village, was selected as the new Miss San Pedro 2014-2015. The pageant ignited with a group dance performed by the six contestants accompanied by outgoing Miss […]
Food Borne Diseases Amount to $6.2Mil in Burden to Belize Public Health System
Last week the Belize Ministry of Health shared results of a food borne disease research study that included the Burden of Illness (BOI) research study on Acute Gastroenteritis and causes of Food Borne Illness in Belize. The study launched in September 2012 and was aimed at estimating the proportion of the population suffering from Acute […]