Black Market Jaguar Hide Removed from San Pedro Streets
With the assistance of concerned residents, visitors and authorities the San Pedro Police Department was able to confiscate the hide of a jaguar that one man was attempting to sell on the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize. The Belize Wildlife Conservation Network was quick to act once they spotted a post on Facebook of a […]
Belize Better Find a Way of More Peaceful Coexistence
If crime against foreign retirees and foreigners engaged in tourism continues at this rate, they will pick up and take tourism back home with them. =================================================================== I was sitting on the San Pedro Express Bridge waiting for somebody having half an hour, enjoying the sun after all this rain, drinking some fresh squeezed orange […]
Angels at the Birth of Jesus Christ
“Hark the Herald Angels sing, Glory to the newborn king, Peace on Earth….” Throughout the history of our little village of San Pedro, the re-enactment of the birth of Jesus has always been a popular dramatization. And while it was a bit difficult to find a St. Joseph or even the shepherds, there were lots […]
Taking the Risk
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com As we approach the end of 2013, I publicly ask the Education policymakers (government and church), principals, school administrators, teachers, and parents in Belize:1. Are we satisfied with our Educational Systems in Belize today?2. Have we improved any Primary, Secondary, or Tertiary school in […]
Belize Inaugurates $3Mil Joint Operations Center with U.S. and Canada
On Monday, December 9, the Ministry of National Security inaugurated its first Joint Operations Center (JOC) at Price Barracks. The opening of the JOC represents over two years of teamwork and collaboration between the Belize Defence Force, U.S. Southern Command, and the Governments of the U.S., Belize, and Canada. The JOC’s inauguration is an important […]
Belize Tourism Industry Association Holds Successful 28th Annual General Meeting
The Belize Tourism Industry Association is pleased to announce that it held a very successful 28th Annual General Meeting and Seminar on Thursday, December 5, 2013, at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza. The event’s main objective was to update the membership on the Association’s accomplishments for the year 2013 and inform the membership of […]
San Pedro Pays Tribute to Virgin of Guadalupe
The Virgin of Guadalupe must be smiling on her throne as a result of a spectacular tribute rendered by the town of San Pedro on the eve of December 12, 2013. The expectation of the church organizing committee was to provide non-stop presentations that would lead until midnight to sing ‘Las Mañanitas’ to the Virgin […]
Belizean Football Player Deon McCaulay Scouted to Play Professionally in Greece
Belize’s Top Striker Deon McCaulay left for Athens Greece on Wednesday, December 11, 2013, for tryout with Club AEL KALLONI FC. Deon, who made history at the FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2014, also made our country proud by taking Belize to the CONCACAF Gold Cup. The football sensation has scored the most goals for Belize […]
Embassy of the Republic of China, Taiwan Donates 60 Tablet Computers
On Thursday, December 12, 2013, The Embassy of the Republic of China (Taiwan) is handing over 60 ASUS VivoTab RT tablet computers, donated by the ASUS Foundation of the Republic of China (Taiwan) to RESTORE Belize to be used to further education goals in Belize. This gift demonstrates the continued commitment of the Embassy of […]
Confirmation in San Pedro
Confirmation and First Holy Communion are currently going on in San Pedro Town. They are the second and third sacraments administered by the Catholic Faith and received by children at about the age of ten. They are big events in the life of children and needless to say there is a lot of preparations for […]
Miss Earth Belize Returns from Manila, Philippines
Amber Renee Rivero, ambassador for Belize and the chosen candidate for Miss Earth 2013, gracefully made her return to Belize on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, on the last flight from Houston, Texas. The 21-year-old was privileged to have gotten the opportunity to represent her country with her proposition being for protection and replenishment of the […]
Old Timers and Christmas
By Angel NuñezOne sure way you can tell the difference between old timer Sanpedranos and the modern ones is by the way they remember the Christmas season. The Sanpedranos of many years ago can all attest that the only time they enjoyed eating an apple is for Christmas. Now we all know that today […]
Launch of First Ever Maya Cookbook in Belize
“Nothing is better than a home-cooked meal that is wonderfully flavored with native plants, and served with love.” – Aurora Garcia Saqui Producciones de la Hamaca is proud to announce the publication of U Janal Aj Maya: Traditional Maya Cuisine by Aurora Garcia Saqui with Amy Lichty of Maya Centre. “Learn how to prepare traditional […]
Holy Cross Holds Pageant to Support Feeding Program
In order to raise much needed funds for its feeding program and other school needs, Holy Cross Anglican School San Pedro held a beauty pageant on Wednesday December 4, at the Lions Den. Five students, all of Standard Four, partook in the exciting event which included segments in dancing, talent, sportswear, professional attire and evening […]
Young Mennonite Boy Explores Ambergris Caye
A young Mennonite boy makes his way through the streets of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, and finds himself in awe amongst a different environment than he is used to. The Mennonites of Belize are farmers, craftsmen, wood workers, architects, engineers and ‘jacks of all trades’ who have elevated their private communities in mainland […]
Saga’s End of Year Cook Off
Saga Humane Society is pleased to announce their end of the year Cook Off of Champions for Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Wet Willy’s Cantina. Competing for the prize will be the winning Chefs from throughout the year from their monthly cook offs. The theme is Cooks’ Choice. It is our favorite, as the Chefs […]
Love FM’s 4th Annual Christmas Parade Hits San Pedro
Christmas is here (you can say) and La Isla Bonita was in full spirit of the special season this weekend as activities kicked off with Love FM’s 4th Annual Christmas Parade. This year’s parade was bigger and better! People stood along the busy streets of San Pedro waiting for Santa to pass by atop fire […]
Trafficking of Persons: First Visit of UN Independent Expert to Belize
GENEVA (9 December 2013) – The United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons, Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, will visit Belize from 12 to 16 December 2013 to examine the situation of trafficking of women, men and children. This is the first time ever an independent expert of the UN Human Rights Council visits the Central […]
San Pedro Lions Club Christmas Schedule
Christmas time is here and the San Pedro Lions Club is always organizing fun filled events to spread the Christmas Cheer to island residents. Below is their 2013 Christmas Schedule for all residents to enjoy. Thursday, December 12, 2013 – Senior Citizen Dance at 7pm Sunday, December 15, 2013 – Children’s Party at 3pmSunday, December […]
Prime Minister of Belize Sends Official Note of Condolence on the Death of Nelson Mandela
Press Release – Government Press Office – December 6, 2013 – The Office of the Prime Minister is sending an official Note of Condolence to the President, People and Government of South Africa on the death of Nelson Mandela. The Belize Flag will be flown at half-mast from noon today until noon tomorrow, and again […]
San Pedro High School Celebrates Founder's Day
Once again the faculty, staff and students of San Pedro High pulled off another great celebration for Founder’s Day. The celebration took place on Thursday, December 5, 2013, as tradition has it, San Pedro High School is always up for a celebration in commemoration of (now retired) Principal Angel Nuñez every year on December 5. […]
Hurricane Season 2013 Is Over – Belize Spared
The United States National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season officially ended on Saturday with the fewest number of hurricanes since 1982 and ranked as the sixth-least-active Atlantic hurricane season since 1950. Belize was spared from storms and scares, while our neighbor Mexico experienced three Atlantic storms. Although we […]
Tropic Air is Making Things Happen
After traveling to Roatan, Honduras, on Tropic Air’s inaugural flight on November 13, 2013, and posting a little glimpse into my travels, adventures, dining and accommodations, the feedback from family, friends, readers of Ambergris Today Online and my followers on Facebook, as well as other social media outlets, has been tremendous. They not only want […]
Jehovah’s Witnesses Invite to The Convention- “God’s Word Is Truth”
Jehovah’s Witnesses are convinced that the positive message and practical suggestions that will be presented at the Six District Conventions will be of benefit to all. The convention theme is “God’s Word Is Truth”. This theme is significant because it underscores a core family value for Jehovah’s Witnesses families. Witness families embrace the Bible as […]
Trip Advisor has Ambergris Caye as Destination on the Rise
Earlier this year island residents and all of Belize celebrated when La Isla Bonita, Ambergris Caye, was named the Number 1 Island in the World by Trip Advisor. It was a great honor to know that the award comes from actual travelers who voted for Ambergris Caye as their favorite island destination. This week we […]