A Messy Situation at Boca Del Rio Area
Residents of the Boca Del Rio Area are upset and disgusted by the messy situation that has been going on in their area. Bags and bags of garbage are being piled up in the shoreline of Boca Del Rio Area and left there for up to three days until the garbage truck picks it up. […]
Mexico Offering Bachelor Degree Scholorships
The Mexican Authorities herein offer Bachelor Degree Scholarships [in the fields of (1) Public Administration and Policy and (2) International Relations] for the academic period 2014 to 2018 at the El Colegio de Mexico. The application deadline has been established at May 2, 2014. Further information is available at http://amexcid.gob.mx/index.php/component/content/article/1991 .
Belize Gang Suppression Unit Starts Island Clean Sweep
Long before the Minister of Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., was able to make the announcement on the Good Morning San Pedro Morning Show this morning the Belize Gang Suppression Unit (GSU) had already deployed 52 personnel on the island. As early at 4a.m. this morning, Thursday, March 20, 2014, the GSU soldiers were already […]
Ambulance Service Coming Soon to San Pedro
As our beautiful town of San Pedro grows so does its need of having more public schools, proper infrastructure, police officers for the community and, most importantly, the need of proper medical facilities. It is a definite fact that our lovely island of Ambergris Caye is in desperate need of a 24 hour operating medical […]
Crime is Everybody’s Business
Tourism is everybody’s business. Education is everybody’s business. And so are many other issues everybody’s business. Equally important, crime is everybody’s business. Our teenagers and party people are not safe in their regular night outings because guns are being pulled out at public places while they are innocently trying for some safe island fun. Anybody […]
Making San Pedro The Number One Island in The World
This gentleman is standing on the street between Fido’s and Manelly’s Building and as you look beyond there is the Lion’s Den and Island Plaza. To the right is Chico Gomez’s Coral Beach Hotel. Even farther down is Pete Salazar’s home and the office of Pete’s Enterprises, and Malak’s Hardware Store and Traveler’s to the […]
National AIDS Commission Community Outreach Event
– Press Release – On Saturday, March 15, 2014, the National AIDS Commission (NAC) /Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) Island Committee along with PASMO carried out a community outreach event. The goal of the event was to engage the people of the Boca Del Rio area in education, counseling and HIV testing all free of cost. […]
A Salute to Louis “Cuz” Sylvestre
by Angel Nunez Everyone got to know Louis Sylvestre especially now that the old football field has been officially named Hon. Louis “Cuz” Sylvestre Sports Field. This honor is well due as this man has contributed immensely to the growth and development of our beloved San Pedro. Louis Sylvestre commenced his public life as a […]
San Pedro Boasts New Sunset Board Walk and Water Taxi Terminal
On Friday, March 14, 2014, the San Pedro Sunset Board Walk and Water Taxi Terminal was officially inaugurated as part of The Sustainable Tourism Program (STP) which comes to a close this month. The STP is a US$ 15 million tourism development program funded by the Government of Belize and the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). […]
Thousands of Tropical Islands Line Belize's Coast
There are literally thousands of small islands that line the coast of Belize. Many fringe the Great Barrier Reef; most have names, but there are those that still lie undiscovered with no name to call their own. Some are private, some are still up for sale and others are government property. But the one thing […]
New Facilities Inaugurated at Bacalar Chico National Park and Marine Reserve
As part of the Sustainable Tourism Program (STP) that invested US$15Mil around the country of Belize to strengthen the tourism sector’s contribution to the national economy, new facilities were inaugurated at the Bacaler Chico Nationl Park and Marine Reserve that is located 20 miles north of San Pedro Town. The final projects completed under the […]
Hundreds Leave Footprints for Peace at Anti-Crime Rally
An overwhelming group of San Pedro residents marched down the streets of San Pedro leaving a clear message, that they want to bring back peace and safety to their homes. The rally took place on Thursday, March 13, 2014, and commenced at Central Park where over 1,000 men, women, elementary school children, high school teenagers, junior […]
"Don't Mess Up San Mateo" Clean Up Campaign 2014
The San Pedro Town Council launched the “Don’t Mess Up San Mateo” Clean Up Campaign 2014 on Tuesday, March 11, with an opening ceremony held at the entrance of the San Mateo Area. At the ceremony the invocation was delivered by Mr. Dave Nisbet and the welcome address by Mayor Daniel Guerrero. Special remarks were […]
Director of Tourism Laura Frampton Resigns
In a press release that was sent out on Wednesday, March 12, 2014, the Belize Tourism Board announced the resignation of Mrs. Laura Frampton from the post of Director of Tourism. Mrs. Frampton has served in that capacity for the past two (2) years and is resigning the position for personal reasons. In the […]
Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras visits Ambergris Caye, Belize
Her Excellency Sandra Rosales-Abella, Ambassador of the Republic of Honduras visited La Isla Bonita, San Pedro Town on Friday, March 7, 2014. The purpose of her trip was to officially visit Mayor Daniel Guerrero and present to him the proposal of a sister city relationship between San Pedro Town and Roatan, Honduras. Mayor Daniel Guerrero […]
My Baby Turns 15. Happy Quince Años Ambergris Today
My Baby Turns 15. Happy Quince Años Ambergris Today I sit back at my desk, close my eyes and can just feel like it was yesterday when I published my first edition of Ambergris Today Newspaper. Wow! It has been 15 years from that day this year as Ambergris Today becomes a Quinceañera – Sweet […]
Education in Belize: Effective Discipline
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com “If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail.” What constitutes effective discipline? Why should we raise our children subject to some form of discipline? How do we properly enforce discipline everyday in our homes and schools? If we do not continuously discipline […]
San Pedro AIDS Commission Sends Thanks For Carnaval Support
The San Pedro AIDS Commission wholeheartedly thanks the following businesses/individuals who so generously helped us this year with our comparsa expenses. It is because of your support that our group moves forward. We salute each of you and say Muchas Gracias to: Mata Chica ResortNICHKelly McDermott KanabarRojo LoungeFindley HallidaySandy Point ResortDeputy Mayor Gabriel “Gaby” NuñezCouncilor […]
San Pedro Sports Council Hosts Football Clinics
The San Pedro Sports Council has been hosting football clinics on Saturdays for the children of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye at the Plaza De San Pedro (Old Football Field). Football (soccer) is an integral part of local cultures across the world. It is something so positive that it brings smiles to children’s faces, even in […]
Looking Back at how Lent was Celebrated in San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez Last week Wednesday was the first day of lent and for all Christians it was the beginning of a long period of redemption. However, lent is perhaps only a word and a period, but practically life goes on as usual. Not so 25 years ago in San Pedro! Lent was a period […]
Jeffrey Eiley, a Star Growing up in San Pedro!
From an early age San Pedro has grown to love Jeff. He first hit the spotlight at a tender age when he started imitating famous personalities like Michael Jackson and Ritchie Valens. At every festivity at Central Park, Jeff won the hearts of the audience with his great impersonations in singing and dancing. The highlight […]
Footprints for Peace Candle Light Walk
San Pedro Community, Greetings. It is our hope that this letter finds you and your place of business under the most fortunate of circumstances. As you are aware, our island was shaken with the savage murder of one of our own. In light of this, the Arceo and Eiley families are organizing a coalition against […]
Tropic Air Recognized by Pratt & Whitney Engines
Pratt & Whitney, one of the world’s largest jet and turboprop manufactures, just recently recognized Tropic Air with a special commemorative engine. The company is the maker of the PT6 Engine, which powers Tropic Air’s fleet of modern glass cockpit Cessna 208 Caravans. The specially selected PT6 engine was fitted with a 24k gold data […]
Military Choppers Flyby Very Close to Ambergris Caye
Island residents have been hearing them hover over Ambergris Caye and even coming over town and flying very close over some buildings downtown San Pedro. Military helicopters have been spotted zooming by the island over the weekend and some residents are wondering what is going on. Well, remember that Ambergris Today posted that the Government […]
Travellers Awarded Gold in Fifty Best Rum Tasting in New York
Travellers Awarded Gold in Fifty Best Rum Tasting in New York Belize is yet again on TOP of the list as Travellers White Rum is awarded Gold in TheFiftyBest.com Rum Tasting in New York. TheFiftyBest.com recently hosted a White Rum Tasting, where 20 contenders were evaluated for the distinguished “Best White Rum” awards for 2014. […]