Puma in our midst – Keeping community and wildlife safe in San Pedro
On Friday, December 20, 2013, there was a great deal of excitement following eyewitness reports of a puma south of San Pedro Town. While Sanpedranos are very proud of their marine and land creatures, there was also, understandably a great deal of concern and fear about this uncommon and large predator in a populated, residential […]
San Pedro Branch of Belize Red Cross Successful Activities
The San Pedro Branch of the Belize Red Cross is very fortunate to have strong local business support in their efforts to make a difference on Ambergris Caye. Crazy Canucks has been doing a wonderful Job with ongoing fundraising for the San Pedro Red Cross, they have designated the last Friday of their weekly trivia […]
San Pedro Celebrates the New Year by the Thousands
Ambergris Caye, Belize was in full celebration mode during New Year’s Eve with residents, visiting friends and tourists flocking by the thousands to various venues that offered entertainment and party favors for even more reason to cheer in 2014. The San Pedro Town Council once again lined up entertaining performances at Central Park once again […]
First Lady of Belize named Complexd Woman of 2013
On New Years Eve The First Lady of Belize Mrs. Kim Barrow was named joint Complexd Woman of the year alongside Pediatric Surgeon Dorothy Kufeji FRCS (Eng), FRCS (Paed). Two inspiring women capable of instigating major change coming together through Complexd Woman magazine to discuss Mrs. Barrow’s efforts to raise funds for The Belize Children’s […]
Vote for Ambergris Caye for Best Island in Caribbean
10Best.com and USA TODAY Travel are asking its viewers to vote for the Best Caribbean Island and Ambergris Caye, Belize is on that list. So of course we ask our faithful readers and lovers of La Isla Bonita to vote and make Ambergris Caye #1. With contenders at St. Lucia, Tobago, St. Kitts, Puerto Rico, […]
Keeping your New Year’s Resolution
It is that time again – to break into a New Year and everyone is ready for a change in themselves and doing so with New Year’s resolutions. But most of these resolutions, or attempts at it, usually last only two to three months after ringing in the New Year. So how do you keep […]
Castillo’s Hardware Awards Four Outstanding Workers
On Friday, December 20, 2013, not only did Castillo’s Do it Best Hardware carry out its annual Christmas Raffle but also celebrated the hard work of four dedicated staff members. Awarded with certificates of appreciation were Ricardo Verde, Miriam Chi, Raul Mendez and Benigno Castillo. They received awards for their hard work and dedication for […]
First Belizean with Disability obtains Doctors Degree
– Press Release – It is with great pride, joy and tons of admiration that the University of the West Indies (UWI), Open Campus, Belize joins our sister campus, the UWI at St. Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago in congratulating Dr. Einstein Bodden as he relishes in taking his oath as a Medical Doctor. All Belizeans […]
IDB Announces New Country Strategy with Belize for 2013-2017
Education, tourism, transport and trade and tax policy will be the strategy’s main focus On Wednesday, December 18, 2013, The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a new Country Strategy with Belize, affirming its commitment to partner with the Government of Belize on the country’s development. The strategy will support Belize in addressing its development challenges […]
Island Style Christmas Tree in Caye Caulker, Belize
Christmas has come and gone but what’s left are the creative decorations that fill us up with joy. All over the world a Christmas tree is the most important part of Christmas; it is where all the personal ornaments go on and of course the presents. On this week’s Picture of the Week we feature […]
Education in Belize: End of Year Notes
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com As we approach the end of 2013 I would like to thank readers of belizeguidance.blogspot.com and my Guidance Counselor column for their loyalty and participation/comments, or sharing my articles. I am thrilled to note that, this year, readers from Belize as well as 32 […]
Celebration Week in San Pedro by Sagebush and BWO
Sagebrush Community Church is proud to announce they will be teaming up with BWO (Believer’s World Outreach) for a 5-day community outreach, “Celebration Week”. During this time over 40 volunteers from the United States will be coming to the island, led by BWO’s project director Debbie Tietsort, to team up with Sagebrush Belize Campus’ volunteers. […]
Delta Inaugurates Non-stop Service Between Los Angeles and Belize
With much fanfare Delta and Belize held the celebratory inauguration of Delta’s direct flight from Los Angeles to Belize this past Saturday, December 21, 2013, at Belize’s Phillip Goldson International Airport. There was much to celebrate as the direct flight is being hailed by Belizean resort owners as a great boon for the local tourism […]
Belize Listed in Top 20 Best Designed Tourism Websites in the World
The Belize Tourism Board invites visitors from around the world to “Discover how to be, Belize” with its newest marketing campaign that was launched at the beginning of this year. With that came a strong advertising campaign both locally and internationally and plenty of exposure in magazines, websites, blog and travel websites. This week Belize […]
Santa Claus Caught Vacationing in Belize
After the long night’s work of spreading the joy of Christmas around the world, Santa decided to take a well deserved vacation in Belize. As seen in these pictures, Santa was spotted sinking his feet in the sandy beaches, fishing and cruising by the lagoon side. The Staff of Ambergris Today wishes everybody a Merry […]
San Pedro Town Council’s Christmas Giveaway
-by Sofie Muñoz – We all know that Christmas is the season of sharing, caring and giving. With this in mind, the San Pedro Town Council always has the children of our community at heart and organizes a Christmas Toy Drive every year so as to brighten up the Christmas Season of the less fortunate. […]
San Pedro Businesses Hold 2013 Christmas Raffles
It is that time of the year when San Pedro Businesses give thanks to all its customers and give back with much appreciation by holding the very best raffles of the year. Kick starting the giveaways this Christmas Season was Castillo’s Do It Best Hardware holding their raffle on Friday, December 20, 2013. Below are […]
Belize Pro Dive Center Christmas Toy/Food Giveaway
Christmas is the season of spreading joy and happiness and with this in mind The Belize Pro Dive Center held its first annual food and toy drive. The management and staff of Belize Pro Dive Center are a close knit family and believe in the spirit of sharing, caring and always have the community of […]
Tropic Air Assists Six Families with Christmas Food Drive
Tropic Air Belize Ltd. has been proudly serving the country of Belize since 1979 and is dedicated to the highest quality of customer service. This year in the spirit of goodwill and giving, Tropic Air decided to give back to all the Belizean communities they serve by holding a Holiday Food Drive. The Belize Airline […]
Crime Rate Down to Almost Nil in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
Even though there was an attempted armed robbery over the weekend in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, which resulted in the shooting death of one of the suspected robbers, the San Pedro Police Department is reporting a significant decrease in crime on the island since the start of the festive season. Officer in Charge of […]
Children of San Pedro in Christmas Celebration
If there is anyone who enjoys Christmas, it must be grandparents who delight in seeing the children opening their gifts. No, it must quite likely be the parents wrapping gifts and hiding them under the beds and the Christmas tree. Or could the happiest persons be the teenagers concentrating in clothing, fashion, and going to […]
Old Timers on New Year's Tradition
By Angel NuñezNow this is funny but there is something called old timers during the old times. Yes, these are the old people or the married people who lived in the 1950. The teenagers and children in the 1950’s are actually today’s old timers. Got it? Well, this being cleared, we can now begin to […]
Hunt Continues for Wild Puma in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
In our little town word about something exciting spreads faster than wildfire and that’s exactly what happened on Thursday, December 19, 2013, as the news that a wildcat was seen crossing the street and running into the bushes in the south side of town quickly got residents panicking. Tonight, the Belize Forestry Department urges residents […]
Island Academy's Hollywood Christmas Spectacular
Lights, Camera, Christmas! Every year the students of the Island Academy never fail to impress their audience at their annual Christmas Pageant. This year the students produced a Hollywood themed variety show on Wednesday, December 18, 2013. With a production filled with Hollywood celebrity impersonations and movie set props, the upperclassmen of the Island Academy […]
Belize Pro Dive Center Food/Toy Drive
Christmas is the season of spreading joy and happiness to all and with this in mind The Belize Pro Dive Center is organizing its first ever annual food and toy drive. Below is a post they had on their facebook page: “This Holiday season we are bringing the gift of joy to the local families […]