Town Council Sets Up Sargassum Barriers for Easier Cleanup
The San Pedro Town Council is taking on the dreaded sargassum head on as the first wave of the nasty stuff has landed and all indications are that it will be a busy season. Residents are advised that the San Pedro Town Council is setting up a sargassum barrier between the Mayan Princess beach access […]
Celebrity Spotting – Harry Potter Star Alfred Enoch in San Pedro
Harry Potter fans are excited with the news that celebrity actor Alfred Lewis Enoch has been vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize for quite some time. Many had not recognized the actor as he blended with the locals and tourists, but once he was spotted by a few fans, he was caught on cameras. […]
Vacancy Caye International Bank Client Service Officer
Position Available at Caye International Bank: – Client Services Officer Salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience and accreditationsPlease send your resume to management@cayebank.bz
Belize to Celebrate Reef Week in March
Reef Week 2023 to be celebrated under the theme: For health, wealth and pleasure, our reef is a treasure! Activities celebrating Belize’s marine environment set for March 4th to March 11th, 2023 In March 2023, local non-governmental organizations, tourism partners and allies from the business community will host a series of fun, educational and civic-minded […]
Belikin Ultra Debuts in Belize
The Belikin family of brands is expanding to include a new member, Belikin Ultra. Belikin Ultra is smooth and easy drinking, with a traditional malty body, brewed for those who live an active lifestyle. The new brew has the added benefits of low carbs and fewer calories than a standard lager. The exceptionally smooth flavor […]
Max Greif New CEO of Tropic Air as Steve Schulte Retires
Tropic Air today announced the appointment of D. Maximillian Greif (Max) as Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Mr. Greif will take over executive leadership from Steve Schulte on January 30th, 2023. “I am honored to serve Tropic’s employees, customers and fellow Belizeans in this role,” Mr. Greif said. “Tropic understands its responsibility as a pillar of […]
Taiwan Gifts $33Mil to Belize for San Pedro General Hospital
Residents of San Pedro Town gathered at the Lion’s Den today, January 11, 2023, to witness the historic signing of a memorandum of understanding between the governments of Belize and Taiwan for the construction of the San Pedro General Hospital. The $33Mil needed to construct the hospital will be a grant and not a loan […]
Eulogy of Maestro Rafael Angel Nunez
by – Dorian Nuñez Good afternoon, Today we gather to celebrate the life of Rafael Angel Nuñez, Teacher Nuñez, Principal Nuñez, Sir, Dad. One final assembly for “el Gran Maestro!” It has been most comforting to hear from all his friends, family and students. You’ve made me realize that the man I knew as dad […]
Introducing Official Miss Belize Universe National Costume
Miss Universe Belize, Ashley Lightburn, is reading with final preparations to head to New Orleans, USA, on January 2, where the Miss Universe Pageant 2022 will take place on January 14. This week the Miss Belize Universe organization released images of Miss Belize’s National Costume which will be displayed during competition. The national costume is […]
Vacancies at Caye International Bank
Positions Available at Caye International Bank: – Client Services Officer – Operations Officer– Administrative Assistant Salary will be determined by the candidate’s experience and accreditationsPlease send your resume to management@cayebank.bz
New Wave of COVID in Belize as Cases Start Rising Warns
Belize health authorities are raising the alarm of yet another wave of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic that has so far killed 688 people and infected 69, 376 others since the first case was detected two years ago. For the second consecutive week, the number of people infected with COVID here has jumped by more than […]
Andy Nunez Releases First Single De Rumba as Andrz
San Pedro island resident, Andy Nuñez held an Artist Debut and Video Release Party over the weekend with aspirations of pursuing a music career. Under the artist name ‘Andrz’, he released his first single “De Rumba” which he performed at Losers Bar and Grill to friends and supporters who were eager to listen to his […]
Island Emergency Services Announces Local Rates
GREAT & EXCITING NEWS: ISLAND EMERGENCY SERVICES: OFFICIAL RELEASE!!!!!!!!!!!! Our Services, Team Members are happy & excited to be announcing to our Belizean – San Pedro Local Community, our local fees being offered to our valued locals living here on the Island of Ambergris Caye, San Pedro Town. This release shows our commitment to our […]
Governor General Welcomes New U.S. Ambassador to Belize Michelle Kwan
On Monday, December 5, 2022, Governor General H.E. Dame Froyla Tzalam received the letters of credence of H.E. Michelle Kwan, the new U.S. Ambassador to Belize. Ms. Kwan was confirmed as the U.S. ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary to Belize in October, after being nominated for the post by President Joe Biden in December 2021. She […]
Traveling Around the World on a Jet Ski, Spanish Explorer Arrives in San Pedro
Álvaro de Marichalar Sáenz de Tejada arrived in Belize as part of his world tour to circumnavigate the globe aboard the smallest craft in history. His tour commemorates the 500th anniversary of the World’s first circumnavigation and historic voyage by Ferdinand Magellan from 1519 – 1522. Having campaigned against plastic pollution for the past 40 […]
Government is Once Again Thinking of Approving Offshore Oil Exploration in Belize
Oceana announced that commencing today, November 17th, it will begin collecting the necessary signatures to trigger a national referendum. According to Vice President Janelle Chanona, Oceana took this decision following a conversation held on September 9th, 2022, with Prime Minister, Honorable John Briceño during which he confirmed his administration’s intention to proceed with seismic testing […]
Caye Caulker 12th on List of Best Places to Travel 2023
Denver, USA (November 15, 2022) – Caye Caulker has been named the 12th best place to travel in the world in 2023 by Travel Lemming, a US-based online travel guide read by more than 6 million travelers. The annual list of 50 best places to travel highlights emerging destinations and hidden gems around the world. […]
Tropic Air’s San Pedro Sula, Honduras Connection
On Tuesday, November 15, 2023, Tropic Air commenced non-stop, twice weekly, service between the Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City and Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. San Pedro Sula becomes Tropic’s second destination in Honduras, in addition to Roatán, and the 12th overall in its network. “It […]
Belize Cut Its Debt by Fighting Global Warming
– from NY Times – Belize has cut its national debt by fighting global warming — underwater. After the pandemic sent Belize into its worst ever recession and the government was on the brink of bankruptcy, a local marine biologist offered Prime Minister Johnny Briceño a novel proposal: Her nonprofit would lend the country money […]
Belize City Suffers Brunt of Hurricane Lisa
Hurricane Lisa made landfall in Belize about 10 miles southwest of Belize City, around 4:20p.m. on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 with maximum sustained winds are estimated to be 85 mph (140 km/h), and the minimum central pressure is estimated to be 990 mb (29.24 inches).) This meant significant damage caused by the category 1 storm […]
Citizens Committee Renovates Caye Caulker Park
On October 23, 2022, the members of Bowen & Bowen’s Corporate Citizens Committee were hands-on with renovating the popular North Park on Caye Caulker. The team braved the sun and heat as they painted and assisted with repairing, removing, and replacing old, broken playsets, giving the park a refresh. The Corporate Citizens Committee (CCC) is […]
Ambergris Caye Shines at Belize Tourism Awards
The Belize Tourism Board held its annual National Tourism Awards Gala on Saturday, 22nd October in Belize City. The signature event honored and celebrated the excellence of the industry’s top performers for 2022. Four out of the 13 awards handed out to tourism stakeholders around the country belonged to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye including Restaurant of […]
Lifetime Achievement Award Goes to San Pedro Airline Pioneeers
Mr. John Grief and Mr. Steve Schulte of Tropic Air were presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s Belize Tourism Awards that were held on Saturday, October 22, 2022, in Belize City. The awards is presented to those who have dedicated their lives to grow and develop Belize’s tourism industry. This awardee’s contributions […]
Caye Coffee Opens Outdoor Cafe at Hibisco
Caye Coffee’s new cafe brings the outdoors ‘inside’ at the new Hibisco residential project located in the Boca del Rio area. The beach, sun, sea and cool tropical breeze can be enjoyed with a cup of coffee, specialty iced coffee drinks and even some tasty treats. The Company has been roasting amazing coffee since 2004 […]
Belize Recognized As One of World’s Friendliest Countries
Belize’s contagious, warm hospitality, stunning natural beauty, and cultural richness has earned the country international recognition as one of the most friendliest nations in the world. This outstanding recognition of the Jewel was announced this week in the Condé Nast 2022 Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards. In announcing the award, Condé Nast noted that Belize’s diverse […]