Mayor’s Sneak Peek of Town Council Financial Report
Following several requests from private citizens to have a financial report of 2012 to 2014, the San Pedro Town Council finally invited Elito Arceo, Standard Bearer for the PUP, and Giovanni Solorzano, Mayoral candidate for the PUP, to view the financial report in his office. The media comprising of Ambergris Today, Reef TV and San […]
Fire Leaves an Estimated 20 Families Homeless
A preliminary report from the San Pedro Fire Department indicates that three structures were completely destroyed by fire in the Boca del Rio Area on Sunday evening, July 6, 2014. The cause of the fire has yet to be determined and fortunately there were no serious injuries or fatalities reported. The San Pedro Fire Department […]
Belize Sotheby’s International Realty Participates In Luxury Real Estate Conference
AMBERGRIS CAYE, BELIZE (July 4, 2014) – Belize Sotheby’s International Realty, a luxury real estate firm based in Ambergris Caye, Belize recently participated in an orientation conference held for companies that have recently joined the Sotheby’s International Realty® network of residential real estate brokerages. The firm became a Sotheby’s International Realty affiliate in June 2014 […]
The Great Caribena Producers Cooperative Society Ltd. of Ambergris Caye
Let us concentrate on all words in the name of this organization. Why GREAT? At the time it was the greatest thing to happen to San Pedro. San Pedro was making the transition from a small fishing community to a name in the exportation of lobsters and other marine products. It was the backbone of […]
The Very First Schools in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
By Angel NuñezWhich elementary school in San Pedro did you attend? When I thought for a long time that I attended the first one in the 1950’s, I now learn from a new friend, Mr. Ernesto “Neto” Alamilla, that he attended the very first one in the 1930 which was a two story building right […]
Minister Heredia Awards Top PSE Scorers of San Pedro and Caye Caulker
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. presented checks to the Top PSE scorers of San Pedro and Caye Caulker as recognition for their excellent results on the examination. In a short, yet meaningful, ceremony Minister Heredia congratulated the students for their hard work and dedication. He stated that the money given to them was […]
Two Permanent Doctors Join Clinica Los Pinos
Clinica Los Pinos and San Pedro Diagnostic Center is pleased to announce the services of two new doctors to the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize and the addition of a 24-hour emergency service for the community. The clinic welcomes the services of Doctors Sorangel Monteagudo and Mr. Hamir Adair Castaneda who are specialized in General […]
Bath Time just got Better with Belizean Breezes Soap Co.
“Have a little fun in the shower” is the slogan of the brand new (super cool) store on the island named Belizean Breezes Soap Co. The novelty store carries a huge variety of 100% percent all natural handmade, eco-friendly, good-for-your-skin-soap! Located on Barrier Reef Drive near the Belize Bank, sits this aromatic, cool, eco-friendly soap […]
Free Summer Sailing Camp by San Pedro Sailing Club
Free Summer Sailing Camp Offered At Caribbean Villas Hotel – KIDS-Summer is here, school is out – Would you like to learn how to sail? Eight free “mini” sailing camps for beginning sailors between the ages of 9 and 15 are being offered 14 July to 24 July at the Caribbean Villas Hotel. Students will […]
Filming Starts for Local La Isla Bonita Soap Opera
After some delays, setbacks and basic preparation time, filming of the long anticipated La Isla Bonita Telenovela (Soap Opera) has commenced on Ambergris Caye and the producers and director are eager to present the first pilot episode to the public. Work commenced on Tuesday, July 1, 2014, on location at Victoria House Resort as local […]
2014 Graduations in San Pedro
The month of June is a pretty busy one here on the island as it is graduation season. Here are a few pictures with this year’s 2014 graduates. San Pedro RC School A total of 90 students graduated from the San Pedro Roman Catholic School on Friday, June 20, 2014. The commencement exercise took place […]
BTL Provides Solution to Countrywide Internet Problems
Press Release – July, 2, 2014 – BTL informs our DSL and 4G customers that some changes have been made to our DNS servers. In order to activate the new settings on your computer, customers are asked to change the Primary DNS to 200.32.248.2 and Secondary DNS to 200.32.248.1. 4G customers are asked to Airplane […]
Delta Announces Additional Flights and Route to Belize
Belize City, Belize – June 27th, 2014 – There is exciting news to report on the international flights to/from Belize. As the tourism numbers continue to grow, the international airlines operating in Belize have recognized the demand for increased airlifts to Belize. Delta has responded by implementing additional flights through the Atlanta route to Belize. […]
Miss Costa Rica Contestant Announced for Costa Maya Festival
Raquel Guevara Avila has been chosen to represent her country as Miss Costa Rica Costa Maya at the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant that will be taking place during the International Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Thursday, August 7, 2014. At 18 years of age and standing 5’ […]
San Pedro Lobster Festival Thank You
The San Pedro Lobster Festival and San Pedro Business Association would like to take this opportunity to thank each and every sponsor, business, individual and participant that made this event successful this year. To everyone who pitched in the San Pedro Lobster Festival; we made a highlight in announcing the opening of the lobster season every year we see […]
Brush Fire Threatened San Pablo Neighborhood
A small brush fire that was ignited around 7:30p.m. in the San Pablo Area on Monday, June 30, 2014, did not seem to be a threat at first, but by the time the San Pedro Fire Department arrived and set up their equipment, residents in the area had grown alarmed. The brush fire started in […]
Britany Ysaguirre Crowned Miss Lobster Fest Caye Caulker
In a highly contested pageant, five beautiful ladies native of Caye Caulker competed for the title of Miss Lobster Fest at the opening of the island’s Lobster Festival that took over the weekend. The pageant was held on Friday evening, June 27, 2014, in which Miss Lobster Fest 2013 Sherylee Dawson invited the large gathering […]
Kids Rule the Fashion Runway at Isla Bonita Elementary Show
Thursday, June 26, 2014, families and friends gathered at R. Angel Nunez auditorium to support and celebrate the Isla Bonita Elementary School’s Fashion Fiesta. It was an end of the year summer send-off and fundraiser for the school’s students. Hosts of the night Standard Five student Gaven Zapata and his grandfather Angel Nuñez kicked off […]
Belize Telemedia Explains Countrywide Internet Issues
–Press Release, June 30, 2014 – Belize Telemedia Ltd. (BTL) advises its DSL customers that the Company continues to experience connectivity or slow browsing issues with our internet service. This is as a result of an external attack to their system and their technical teams are working to find a permanent solution. If you have difficulty […]
Island Celebrates a Cultural Dia De San Pedro
The San Pedro Town Council and the San Pedro House of Culture organized a weeklong celebratory event that lead to the celebration of Dia de San Pedro (San Pedro Day) on Sunday, June 29, 2014. The activities paid homage to the island’s patron saint and highlighted the rich history and culture of San Pedro, Ambergris […]
Dolphin Encounters in Ambergris Caye, Belize
Dolphin encounters while diving in Belize are not all that rare, but still there are only a lucky few who get to see them up close and capture an image like this. Israel Moran was diving in the Tres Cocos area, just off the shores of Ambergris Caye, Belize, with his clients and was able […]
Rosary Boat Procession at Sea for Dia de San Pedro
The Rosary is a Catholic rite practiced in various forms here in San Pedro. It is done at Church, at homes, wakes, and the processions on the streets of the town. It was in the 1980’s that our parish priest, the late Reverend Robert Razskowski along with Mrs. Vilma Arceo (+) thought of the idea […]
Miss Belize Contestant Announced for Costa Maya Festival
Grisel Roselli Carballo has been chosen to represent our beautiful Belize as Miss Belize Costa Maya at the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant that will be taking place during the International Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Thursday, August 7, 2014. At 22 years of age and standing 5’ […]
Belize Conch Season to Close July 1st
This is your last weekend to enjoy those delicious conch ceviche, conch soup, conch fritters and all those delicious conch dishes as the conch season is set to close for three months effective Tuesday, July 1, 2014. The Belize Fisheries Department issued a press release informing the general public that the conch season will be […]
Social Security Grants SP Police Two Motorcycles
Through grant funding provided the Social Security Board of Belize, the San Pedro Police Department was able to purchase two new motorcycles and a power washer. A special appreciation ceremony was held on Thursday, June 26, 2014, by the Police Department for the Social Security Board. Officer in Charge of the SP Police handed out […]