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 […]
Paper Beads Jewelry Workshop Held for Island Schools
Who doesn’t love making arts & crafts? It’s fun for children and adults too! A group of students from the University of North Georgia came to San Pedro to conduct a workshop on how to make jewelry from paper beads. The group consisted of Mrs. Kathy Simmons, Lisseth Keaton, Kristin Xiong, Khanh Tran and Sally […]
Mexican Footballer Pavel Pardo Visits San Pedro
Club America fans in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize were more than delighted to bump into Mexican international football player Pavel Pardo. A few local fans caught up with Pavel at Lily’s Treasure Chest and were able to get autographs and take pictures with the famous football player. Pável Pardo Segura is a retired Mexican […]
Princess Hotel and Casino Makes Improvements Under Ramada Brand
Since 2012, the Princess Hotel has done extensive renovations to all the guest rooms and public areas and continues to improve customer service to all our valued clients. Now in the year 2014, we are widening our vision and scope by joining the hotel chain Ramada and establishing the required International standards which brings with […]
Kids Summer Camp at Basil Jones
Learn about our environment in a fun and interactive way! July 7 – August 1 Registration for Summer Camp is now underway. Applications can be picked up from the Ministry of Education office in San Pedro. Camp will include: Overnight stay, Reef Education, Swimming, Hiking, Bird watching, Arts & Crafts. Cost is $150/week. Some scholarship […]
San Pedro Teams Top Mahahual Fishing Tournament
Two fishing teams from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, topped the 23rd annual Copa Gobernador 2014, Fishing Tournament that was held over the weekend in Mahahual, Mexico besting 57 other teams from five different Mexican states, USA and Belize. Fishing crew of the Real Challenge boat managed to secure the second place at the tournament […]
San Pedro Police Officer Charged for Missing Guns at Department
Eight guns and more than 100 rounds of ammunition were reported stolen on Friday, May 2, 2104, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. The weapons and ammunition belonging to the KBH Security Company are kept at the Police Station where the company has installed a metal box to keep safe their firearms. Luis Castellanos, […]
San Pedro Lions Club hosts 36th Annual National Convention
The San Pedro Lion’s Club hosted the Belize Lions Zone 59 36th National Convention under the theme “Lions-Rejoicing & Uniting to Better Serve Our Communities” from Friday May 2, 2014 to Sunday, May 4, 2014 at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The convention kicked off on Friday, May 2, 2014 with an official opening ceremony […]
Don't Worry Be Happy in Belize
Waiting in line for just about anything can be very stressful; patience runs out and annoying people can make your wait even more horrific. But in Belize you can always look at the bright side of things and just look around to find some peace and tranquility while you wait. Much like these two men […]
US Assists Belize in Search for Missing US Army Ranger
A second round of searching commenced today Monday, May 05, 2014, for missing US Army Ranger Wrangler Shane Leesman, who went missing since Tuesday, April 29, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, after his kayak capsized close to the coral reef while on vacation. Leesman’s mother is still very optimistic that authorities will find his […]