Video Pick: Visit Belize and Enjoy Glorious Scenery
Francisco Sandoval of the professional aerial video and photography company SkyCam from Guatemala just recently visited Belize with a couple of his remote controlled helicopter drones and compiled this great video of Belize’s natural beauty. In the video you can see amazing images of Goff’s Caye located offshore Belize City, Cayo Espanto in Ambergris Caye, […]
Dr. Renae Sersland is Ambergris Caye’s Newest Doctor
Our beautiful island of Ambergris Caye, Belize, now counts with a new general practitioner, Dr. Renae Sersland who will aid in medical services provided to residents and visitors. Dr. Sersland is originally from North Dakota, USA, and has been living on the island for over 16 years now. She graduated from medical school in 1998 […]
Discovery Channel’s Animal Planet Spotted Filming in Ambergris Caye
Their flags waving onboard the Seaduced by Belize catamaran at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve last week gave them away. Both the Discovery Channel and Animal Plant’s flags were flown onboard the catamaran as their group visited the marine reserve. As Belize’s popularity keeps growing, we keep on seeing a huge presence of television networks […]
Republic of China (Taiwan) Presents US$5 million Grant to Government of Belize
Belmopan. May 19, 2014. Today in Belmopan, His Excellency David C. K. Wu, Ambassador of the Republic of China (Taiwan) presented a cheque in the sum of US$5 million to the Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economic Development of Belize. The cheque is the grant from the Republic of China […]
Elvi’s Kitchen & Staines Enterprises Ltd Donate to SP Cancer Society
The San Pedro Cancer Society has received a generous donation from Elvi’s Kitchen and Staines Enterprises Ltd. The San Pedro Cancer Society held its last banquet at Elvi’s Kitchen who in return made a commitment of asking their customers for a minimum of one dollar Belize donation. Chef Jennie Staines and Mrs. Elvia Staines presented […]
Island Residents Urged to Join Community Policing to Fight Crime
It is very sad to report that crime is still a problem in our lovely island of Ambergris Caye. Criminal violence is escalating right before our eyes and it’s a challenge with the high availability of drugs and firearms out on the streets. The police are doing what they can but if we want to […]
Aji Tapa Bar & Restaurant Celebrates with #1 Champagne in the World
It is rated the #1 champagne in the world and has made appearances in several hip-hop music videos, sometimes referenced as “Ace of Spades” in song lyrics; and now you can find it in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Bottles of Armand de Brignac were popped during the reopening on Aji Tapa Bar and Restaurant that […]
165-Pounder Highlights Captain Sharks Fishing Tournament
Captain Josh Reyes and his crew topped the Captain Sharks Second Annual Bill Fish Tournament that took place over the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. With this 165-pound Marlin caught on the first day of the tournament, Captain Reyes was able to secure the first prize trophy as no other boats came close […]
Mayor Daniel Guerrero Attends 2nd Regional Mayors’ Forum
San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero was invited to attend the Segundo Foro de Alcaldes Centroamericanos y de Republica Dominicana which was held from Wednesday, May 7, 2014, to Saturday, May 10, 2014, in the Dominican Republic. Main issues discussed at the forum included citizenship decentralization and participation, different technologies, public safety as a prevention method […]
Get ready for an Eco Kids Summer!
The deadline for applying to the annual Eco Kids educational summer camp is drawing near, and the Lodge at Chaa Creek is urging young Belizeans between the ages of 8 and 13 years old to get on board! Officially known as the Children’s Summer Camp Scholarship Program, the Eco Kids camp is a great opportunity […]
Elsa P The Little Boat With Big History
The Elsa P belonging to Tio Pil (Felipe Paz Sr.) has got to be the cargo/passenger boat with the longest history. Way back in the 1950’s and into the 60’s, the Elsa P was a sailing boat. To make it a motorized boat, Tio Pil removed the mast and built the shade/caseta for the comfort […]
Reef Week 2014 Celebrated in San Pedro
Hol Chan Marine Reserve held its annual Reef Week from May 10 – 17, 2014 under the theme “Our Reef Needs Our Protection for Future Generations”. Reef Week kicked off on Saturday, May 10, 2014, with the Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge where Team Coco Beach took first place. Other activities included the release of “Ellen” […]
Castillo's Hardware Mother's Day Raffle Winners
Castillo’s Do It Best Hardware is happy to announce their Mother’s Day Raffle winners. 1st Prize Mirro Cookware Set – Segret Young 2nd Prize Presto Griddle – Aldo Marin Jr. 3rd Prize Gibson Dinnerware Set – Char Vidrine Click Here for More Social Scenes
Fearless Men of the Sea in Ambergris Caye Part 3
By Angel NuñezRemember the first article in this series of brave seamen? Well, when Don Francisco “Fashico” Arceo challenged the law officials on their motor boat with his sailing boat and beat them with experience, Ramon “Moncho” Nuñez was on board with Fashico. (Read in our archives) Ramon started working in the sea with his […]
Matachica Resort & Spa Supports Queen's Health Outreach
Matachica Resort & Spa Supports Queen’s Health Outreach To Bring Health Education to the Belizean Community San Pedro, Belize, May 13th , 2014 – Matachica Resort & Spa is proud to support Queen’s Health Outreach, a student-run nonprofit from Queen’s University, dedicated to promoting health around the world through needs-based peer education. Queen’s Health Outreach […]
Beltraide & McNab Publishing Ltd Partners for the Invest Belize Magazine
May 8, 2014-BELTRAIDE & McNab Publishing Ltd. are pleased to announce their new partnership for the Invest Belize Magazine. McNab Publishing Ltd. is known for their award winning Flavors of Belize Magazine as well as the Flavors of Belize Cookbook among other publications such as the Belize Travel Guide and the Belize Hotel Guide. The […]
Two Turtles Released Back to the Wild as part of Reef Week 2014
Did You Know…..The loggerhead sea turtle has a low reproductive rate; females lay an average of four egg clutches and then become quiescent, producing no eggs for two to three years. The Loggerheads are considered an endangered species and are protected by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Here in our beautiful Caribbean […]
Belize Experience Promoted at Belize Tourism Expo 2014
Belize Tourism Expo 2014 (BETEX 2014) was held in Belize City from May 7 – 12, 2014. The Expo is held in the country every two years and is a business-to-business event showcasing Belize’s travel destinations, hotels, tour operators, and other tourism service providers that attracts approximately 300 – 350 local and international tourism professionals […]
Team Coco Beach Wins Toughest Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge Yet
The 10th Annual San Pedro Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge proved to be one of the toughest kayak races to date as teams battled through rough seas driven by close to 20mph winds that battered them during the two days of competition. Close to half of the teams did not manage to complete the race and […]
Idolina Vasquez Selected Mother of the Year San Pedro 2014
The Hon. Louis “Cus” Sylvester Sports Field was the venue for this year’s Mother’s Day celebration in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Belize. The event was teeming with mothers of all ages, all having a great time with entertainment that the San Pedro Town Council had put together. The highlight of the evening was the coronation […]
I 'Sea' Food in San Pedro, Belize
I ‘SEA’ food; do you ‘SEA’ food? One of the best things about living on an island is having access to so much seafood. To the delight of seafood lovers, there is never a shortage of fish, lobster (seasonal), conch (seasonal), octopus, shrimp, crab and much more on the island. Most restaurants on Ambergris Caye […]
Pepé – From Beast to Best Friend in One Easy Snip
The San Pedro Saga Humane Society will be submitting a series of articles on Responsible Dog Ownership leading up to National Pet Week May 4-10. Topics that will be covered will be SNIP, Scoop that Poop, children’s safety, training and medical needs. This is part of Saga’s ongoing effort to educate the community on responsible […]
Belize Tourism Arrivals are Up for First Part of 2014
Belize City, Belize – May 8, 2014 – Tourist arrivals for the first quarter of 2014 are up! Compared to last year, there were increases in all three months for overnight, cruise and airport arrivals. Airport arrivals for January-March, 2014, have seen an overall increase of 10.25%. January had the largest increase of 13.01%, which […]
In Memoriam – Michael Donald Wallace
Michael Donald Wallace. You would have celebrated your birthday on May 2, but instead you celebrate with the Angels in Heaven. “Even though you are gone to the world, you are forever in our thoughts and hearts.” Rest In peace MikeyFrom Mom, Dad and Family
First Look At Harper's Bazaar Interiors Full Pictorial on Belize
Here is your first look at Harper’s Bazaar Interiors Magazine’s Travel Issue on Belize featuring the First Lady of Belize Mrs. Kim Simplis-Barrow. Belize’s First Lady was host to Harper’s Bazaar as she showed off the hidden beauty of our country Belize. “We are ecstatic with the results and with the massive interest it has […]