The U.S. Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance Helps Belizean Flood Victims
The U.S. Office of Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA) has donated USD $10,000 to the Belize Red Cross Society to help assist the residents and families affected by the flooding with the purchase of drinking water, rain boots, hygiene kits, cleaning supplies and fuel for transport of relief supplies to areas affected by flash flood in San […]
Lions Club a Whole Lot of Fun!
Lions is about service to those less fortunate. It is about fund raising, yes. And Lions is about attending business meetings as well as meetings to render physical service to the community. However Lions is also about a whole lot of fun. In their meetings there is a designated Lion member called the Tail Twister […]
Delivering Special Goods in San Pedro, Belize
“Only in Belize” said Cindy Vigna on her Facebook post of this picture that she captured on her way to downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Maybe in India, where we have seen even crazier stuff being loaded on bicycles. But residents have also seen large canoes and even couches mounted on bicycles that are […]
San Pedro Observes World AIDS Day 2013
The San Pedro AIDS Commission is a very active group on Ambergris Caye, Belize with always conducting fundraisers to help and support patients living with HIV/AIDS. The San Pedro AIDS Commission held its annual World AIDS Day Solidarity Walk and Health Fair on Sunday, December 1, 2013. Members of the San Pedro AIDS Commission along […]
Belize – Mexico Friendship Group Established by Mexican Congress
Belmopan. December 2, 2013. On November 28th, 2013, the Congress of Mexico formally established the Belize – Mexico Friendship Group. The group will serve as a high-level forum that complements existing diplomatic mechanisms between the two countries. Congresswoman Gabriela Medrano Galindo of Quintana Roo formally established the Group along with Belize’s Ambassador to Mexico, H.E. […]
Where are the Lobsters?
By Angel NuñezIt was December 2, 1959 and a cold northerly had been blowing for two days. The San Pedro fishermen were bracing for a cold month of December and with it the happy anticipation of a large lobster catch. “Angel, are you going out with me tomorrow to catch some lobsters?” asked my father […]
Belize Coast Guard Strengthens Presence in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The Belize Coast Guard is emerging with a stronger presence in the country with the enrollment of more recruits and expansion of its operations. This past week the military organization celebrated its 8th anniversary in grand style in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. On Friday, November 29, 2013, the Belize Coast Guard (as part of their […]
Local Artists Display Their Talent at Art Show
There are a lot of talented artists in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, many of which have set up shop and galleries at various locations throughout town. This past weekend, a group of them came together to organize an Art Show/Exhibit that took place on Friday, November 29, and Saturday, November 30, 2013. The talented artists, […]
First Belizean Receives Successful Cardiology Pediatric Services in Venezuela
First-time Cardiology Pediatric Services for Belize from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela was a Success – Belmopan. November 28th, 2013. The Ministry of Health is pleased to announce the successful operation done on the first Belizean child to benefit from cardiology pediatric services with the Hospital Cardiologico Infantil Latinamericano in Caracas, Venezuela. At three months […]
Help Save A Life – Give Blood – San Pedro Blood Drive
Help Save A Life – Give Blood – San Pedro Blood Drive Hosted By:San Pedro Red Cross, Washington University of Health and Science Medical School and Belize Blood Bank Date: Saturday, December 7, 2013Time: 9 am to 2 pmPlace: Washington University of Health and Science Medical School(Across from SAGA Humane Society and in front of […]
Belizean Cuisine A Hit in New York with Chef Jennie Staines, Elvi’s Kitchen
On November 14th, the Belize Tourism Board and top food magazine Saveur, hosted a night of Belizean cuisine at the Saveur kitchen in New York, New York. Chef Jennie Staines, of Elvi’s Kitchen in San Pedro, dazzled over twenty (20) top food writers with her authentic and flavorful cooking. In usual Belizean flair, Chef Jennie […]
UNICEF Sponsors Bathroom Renovation at San Pedro Roman Catholic School
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) held a small ceremony for the inauguration on the renovations of the bathroom facilities on Thursday, November 28, 2013. With a student population of nearly 900, the school’s bathroom facilities were in dire need of upgrading and renovations. The pleas of the school did not fall on deaf […]
Preparations for SP Holiday Boat Parade in Full Swing
Since the inception of the San Pedro Holiday Lighted Boat Parade on Ambergris Caye seven years ago, residents and tourists have been looking forward to the special event that kicks off the holiday/tourist season on the island. Lights, sound and cheerful glee fill the night’s sky and everybody at Central Park, at home or at […]
Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Returns Mayan Artifact to Belize
FBI Agents returned an artifact that was taken from the Lubaantun Mayan archaeological site. The handing over took place on Monday, November 25, 2013, at the Embassy of Belize in Washington, D.C. Accepting the artifact on behalf of the Government of Belize was H.E. Nestor Mendez, Ambassador of Belize to the United States of America. […]
Belizean Fashion Designer Joris Hendrik Produces First Fashion Show
Belizean fashion designer Joris Hendrik highlighted his Spring/Summer 2014 Collection at the Princess Hotel & Casino on this past Saturday, November 23, 2013, as he produced his first fashion show of his professional career. The production was a total success. Joris Hendrik is among the first local fashion designers in the country to be internationally […]
San Pedro Commemorates 29th Township Anniversary
Mayor Daniel Guerrero and the San Pedro Town Council sponsored two programs to celebrate the 29th anniversary of San Pedro’s Township. On Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Ramon’s Village Resort, invited guests had the pleasure of listening to inspiring addresses from Keynote Speaker, Mr. Einer Gomez, and from the Guest Speaker, Mr. Wilfredo Alamilla Sr. […]
Looking Back at Township Day in San Pedro
In this Flashback picture on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, we look back 29 years ago on what was San Pedro’s first Township celebrations. Pictured here is the Salazar residence on Front Street (Barrier Reef Drive), now the location of a more modern building that houses Friki Tiki Gift shop and Belize Bank International, just across […]
Local Art Fair at SP Lions Den
Come on out and support local artists as they display their best paintings at San Pedro’s Local Art Fair to be held this Friday, November 29, 2013 and Saturday, November 30, 2013 at the San Pedro Lions Den. Artists include: Melody Sanchez Wolfe, Kirk Cruz, Papo Alamilla, Edgar Gomez, Baron Neal, Orvin Mejia, Valley Ruddick, […]
Kelly McGuire Singing for SAGA Humane Society
SAGA Humane Society is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, December 3, 2013,Kelly McGuire will be Singing for Saga at Fido’s Courtyard from 6pm to 9pm. There will be an auction with Kelly showing he is the World’s Best Auctioneer for Saga! Plus raffle prizes and Fido’s will donate a portion of all sales of Draft Beer and […]
Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
* by Ryan Anonca, Teen Talk Reporter * In this week’s Teen Talk article, I would like to talk about coming out of your comfort zone and facing your fears. It is a very difficult to come out of your comfort zone if you are a shy person. There are people who are confident without […]
Beach Bum Dogs in Ambergris Caye, Belize
Although there was quite a bit of rain over the weekend, it was not all gloomy skies most of the time. There were periods of sunshine when you could not tell that it had been raining at all. This is when everybody took advantage of the break in the rain and headed out to the […]
Mister Belize Places 1st in International Bodybuilding Competition
Mister Belize 2012/2013, Rigo Vellos, won the top prize and title in the 2013 Revolution Cup Bodybuilding Competition held on Sunday, November 24 2013 at the annual Yucatan Festival in Xmatkuil, Merida. Belize’s top bodybuilder, who trains at Spartan Fitness Gym in Corozal Town, competed in the 80kg and over category, defeating dozens of other […]
Belize Red Cross Appeals for Communities Affected by Recent Floods
The Belize Red Cross is a making a special appeal to aid families affected by the recent floods in communities in the Cayo District and the Belize River Valley. Local rivers, their tributaries, and lagoons spilled their banks during two weeks of continuous rains caused by tropical depressions that affected Belize. Villagers in some areas […]
Arlethe Lima Crowned Miss San Pedro Lions 2013-2014
The San Pedro Lions Club held its annual beauty pageant to select its beauty ambassador on Saturday, November 23, 2013, at the Angel Nunez Auditorium this past weekend. Four beautiful young ladies took up the challenge and impressed a large audience that gathered to witness the well put together pageant. Catlyn Benguche, Erica Bodden, Arlethe […]
San Pedro Lions Club Announces Peace Poster Winners
For many years the San Pedro Lions Club has participated in the Lions International Peace Poster Contest which is held worldwide for children 11, 12 and 13 years old. The theme for 2013 was “Our World, Our Future”. Elementary schools on Ambergris Caye that included Island Academy, Holy Cross, San Pedro Roman Catholic School and […]