New Belizean Rum Sold Exclusively In The USA Wins Award
Belizean rums may not be world famous, but locals and visitors from all over the world who taste rums from the country fall in love with them and are always looking for ways to get their Belizean rum back home. There is exciting news as a new product of Belizean rum has entered the market, […]
Karen Bevans Appointed New Belize Director of Tourism
– Press Release, Belize Tourism Board, Belize City, Belize – April 2, 2014 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce the appointment of the new Director of Tourism, Mrs. Karen Bevans. Mrs. Bevans joins the BTB after 25 years of service with the Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL). She began her career at […]
Saga Humane Society Has a Handful of Work on Ambergris Caye
When issues are raised about the problematic stray dog population on the island, many are quick to point fingers to the Saga Humane Society of San Pedro for not doing a proper job at controlling the situation. But did you know that the organization conducted 639 Spay/Neuter procedures, vaccinated 503 animals, treated 335 animals free […]
BTL’s 2014 Directory Cover Highlights Belize’s Adventure
The launching of the 2014 Belize Telephone Directory brings with it a combined feeling of pride and excitement for BTL as a company and for the staff members who were intimately involved with putting together this sought after information guide. Circulated countrywide, BTL’s Telephone Directory is the only such publication of its kind in the […]
Belize is for Lovers
Saw this saying on a T-shirt once and it came to my mind when I photographed this picture during a beautiful sunrise last week at the Xtan Ha Resort located in North Ambergris Caye, Belize. I have gotten accustomed to getting up very early to witness the beautiful sunrises that we are blessed with here […]
El Fogon Café Is Perking Up San Pedro
Authentic Belizean Cuisine is what comes to mind when one hears – El Fogon! This restaurant is known for serving up rich local food that is packed with flavors typical of homemade Belizean food. The Ambergris Today staff has been invited to indulge in the deliciousness of all the good food they serve for both […]
Guat. and Bze Governments Respond to Killing of Guatemalan in Chiquibul Reserve
The Governments of Belize and Guatemala deeply regret the death of Guatemalan national Tomas Desdicho Ramirez, 26 years old, resident of the village of San Marcos, Municipality of Dolores, Department of Peten, Guatemala, in the afternoon of Saturday, March 29, 2014, that occurred in the Chiquibul Reserve, Belize, in an incident involving the Belize Defence […]
Televisa Mexico TV Host Personality Films in Belize
Lights! Camera! Action! Belize was the background setting for Ritmoson Latino last week as a film crew from Televisa Networks Mexico arrived in the country to film their next episode of the Spanish-American music video channel. Host of the show Fer Sagreeb was in Hopkins Village and Ambergris Caye, amongst various other locations shooting Ritmoson […]
Calm Days Were Horrible in San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez Calm days 25 years ago, or perhaps 50, were taken very much differently than today. Today a calm day is a perfect day with calm seas, the tourists’ delight, a perfect tropical setting. It is great for tourist guides to plan their snorkeling, diving, and beach picnic activities. The tourists can enjoy […]
Message for US Citizens on Absentee Voting
Message for U.S. CitizensU.S. Embassy Belmopan, Belize March 27, 2014VOTING IN 2014 Your vote counts! Did you know that many recent U.S. elections have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by military and overseas voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is […]
Discovering the Village of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
This is a picture of the beach of San Pedro in the late 1960’s when tourists were beginning to discover the village of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. It was not yet known as Isla Bonita but the very few hotels advertised as “Welcome To Paradise…No Shirt, No Shoes, Problem”. This was the mood set […]
Possible Relocation of the New San Pedro Cemetery
It was opened in late 2013 as the new location of the San Pedro Cemetery due to congestion at the old cemetery located in the heart of downtown San Pedro, but now that new cemetery might just be moved to a new site. The little bit of uneasiness from the community is that there are […]
From Dream to Reality: The Inspiration Center Launches
Years of planning and hard work became a reality on Thursday, March 27, 2014, as The Inspiration Center was launched at a ceremony on its grounds. Special Envoy for Women and Children and Chairperson of The Inspiration Center Board of Directors, Mrs. Kim Simplis-Barrow, delivered an emotional speech recounting the journey leading up to today’s […]
Groundbreaking of Diamante Luxury Beachfront Development
Local island developer Lisa McCorkle Guerrero, officially broke ground to one of the island’s most luxurious and prestigious beachfront developments to date. She, along with her partners and associates, took to the shovels and officially commenced construction of the Diamante Beachfront Suites on Thursday, March 27, 2014. Diamante Beachfront Suites is a luxury beachfront development […]
San Pedro Belize Red Cross Holds Successful Blood Drive
There is been a some talk about people being turned away from giving blood in San Pedro although they were able to in their native country. This article is to help everyone understand the challenges the San Pedro Belize Red Cross (SPBRC) is facing in regards to building a healthy supply of blood for Ambergris […]
Jamila Janmohamed Awarded for her Fundraising Efforts
Around 2004, local Sanpedrana Jamila Janmohamed was asked to run the collection for the Poppy Appeal, during the month leading to Remembrance Day (observed in November and remembering Belizean and Commonwealth veterans, their families and fallen soldiers). Before Jamila’s participation in the collection in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, little over $200 was raised. Taking […]
Lime Shortage Crisis Hits the Region
The lime crisis in Belize has now reached staggering proportions. It is not only the shortage that is affecting Belizeans but the soaring price as well. The limes, those few that are available, are becoming smaller and they are so immature that it costs an effort to get half a teaspoonful of juice out of […]
European Union Bans Fish Trade with Vessels Flagged To Belize
The EU’s executive arm announced on Monday, March 24, 2014, a ban on fish imports from vessels flagged to Belize, Cambodia and Guinea (Conakry), in a move that could have repercussions for tuna companies such as MW Brands and Pervasa. The ban is part of the EU’s efforts against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing. […]
Forgiveness, Justice and Peace
The first day I arrived in San Pedro was the “Justice for Jeffrey – Peace Walk” ironically I counseled both Raphael and Jeffrey about anger and ego issues. No one is perfect and we all have issues. When we feel someone has wronged us it takes great strength to turn the other cheek meaning to […]
Eastern Division Personnel Conduct Successful Operations on Ambergris Caye
On Thursday, March 20, 2014, a team comprising of 47 personnel from Eastern Police Division, headed by Sr. Supt. Edwards Broaster descended to the island of San Pedro to conduct police operations. The team consisted of personnel from the Gang Supression Unit (GSU), including its commander Supt Linden Flowers, Special Branch, ITUnit, Anti Drug Unit, […]
San Pedro Islanders Loved Windy Days!
By Angel Nuñez Strong breezy or windy days might cause some measures of discomfort today and for that matter they are disliked. However I can assure you that windy conditions were loved very much 25 years ago and for good reasons. The children of San Pedro especially liked those windy days because it was good […]
Fundraiser Event for Adolfo Gongora
Help Save A Life Fundraiser Event for Adolfo Gongora! Adolfo Gongora is in need of an urgent heart surgery and is in need of financial help. He is a worker at Caribeña Enterprises and the staff and friends are hosting a fundraiser event this Friday, March 28, 2014 at Jaguars Temple Night Club! Lots of […]
Saga Italian/Pasta Cook Off
Saga Humane Society Monthly Cook Off Fundraiser Wednesday, March 26, 2014 At Bella Italia Tickets go on sale at 6pm – serving starts at 6:30pm Click Here for More Community Bulletin Posts
Saga Humane Society Prepares for National Pet Week Activities
The San Pedro Saga Humane Society will be submitting a series of bi-weekly articles on responsible pet 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 […]
Glorious Sunrise Beach Wedding in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
We had to share this amazing picture that was captured by Jose Luis Zapata Photography during one of his destination wedding assignments. He took this image during a sunrise beach wedding that took place at Victoria House Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Congratulations to Gregory and Jodie Stewart for their one-of-a-kind island wedding. Photo […]