Washington University of Health and Science (Belize) Holds White Coat Ceremony
On Thursday, November 21, 2013, the Washington University of Health and Science (Belize) in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, held its White Coat Ceremony at the Paradise Theater where 28 of their medical students made the transition from their preclinical studies to that of clinical health sciences. The symbolical ceremony marked another step in the medical […]
Oceana Marks Fourth Anniversary in Belize
– Press Release – Since officially opening its doors on November 16th, 2009, Oceana in Belize has achieved remarkable victories and established an enviable track record advocating for the protection and sustainable use of Belize’s marine patrimony. Notable among our successes have been a total ban on all forms of trawling within both our territorial […]
World AIDS Day Solidarity Walk and Fundraising Fair
San Pedro AIDS Commission invites the community of Ambergris Caye to their annual World AIDS Day Solidarity Walk and All Day Fair and Fundraiser on Sunday, December 1st. The Solidarity Walk will take place around downtown San Pedro and it will be followed by the Fair including Rapid HIV Confidential Testing, Food & Drink Sales, […]
The Arrival of Caribs to San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez I have just learned at the 2013 Official Garifuna Celebration, which I thoroughly enjoyed, that there are 350 Garinagu living in San Pedro. Could that be true? I would have estimated about 100 Garinagu living in La Isla Bonita. That would be a good social studies class project of a school to […]
Tropic Air Inaugurates Service to Roatan, Honduras
– by Dorian Nuñez – Tropic Air has commenced its non-stop service between Roatan, Honduras (RTB) and Belize City’s Phillip Goldson International Airport (BZE). Their inaugural flight took place on Wednesday, November 13, 2013, with a full flight that took its passengers to Roatan in just one hour. Ambergris Today had the privilege of being […]
Belize Coast Guard and BDF Receive 2 Million Dollars in Equipment
On Friday, November 15, 2013, Belizean and U.S. Military forces came together to commemorate important security and defense cooperation efforts between the two countries through a major equipment donation ceremony. The equipment the United States donated to Belize will allow the Belize military to deploy its forces more efficiently and rapidly. This equipment represents an […]
Garifuna Settlement Day Celebrations in San Pedro, Belize
The Garinagu people are known for their high spirit of celebration and friendliness. When the time comes to celebrating their national day of recognition, Garifuna Settlement Day, their singing, drumming and dancing starts a week early. In San Pedro, the Garinagu kicked off the celebrations as early as this past weekend. On Monday, November 18, […]
Top Notch Fashion Show Under The Stars
On Saturday, November 16, 2013, many gathered at town central in San Pedro for a night of fashion and glamor. Top Notch Boutique hosted its first Fashion show under the stars showcasing the best in woman’s clothing. The Top Notch Fashion Show was in everybody’s conversation as people gathered around the glittered black and pink […]
Inter-Office Volleyball Championship Heats Up in San Pedro
The San Pedro Six-a-Side Inter Office Volleyball Tournament came to a grand finale on Saturday night at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Saturday, November 16, 2013. Both male and female divisions were packed with competitive action from start to finish in matches that had the fans on the edge of their seats and many times […]
Belizean Culture at its Best at School Presentations
Schools on the island take pride in putting on some great cultural presentations for their students and for the community to enjoy. Students are asked to participate on such activities, make poster presentations, dress in cultural attire and even prepare samples of food.Holy Cross Anglican School Cultural Day On Friday, November 15, 2013, Holy Cross […]
Belize to Prepare a Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy for 2014-2017
Belmopan. November 14, 2013. The Government of Belize is pleased to announce that in partnership with the United Nations Development Program, through financial and technical assistance, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has commenced preparation of a Growth and Poverty Reduction Strategy for the Period 2014 to 2017. The strategy will be one of […]
Garifuna Settlement Day National Holiday in Belize
A young Garifuna Jankunu dancer prepares his costume before his dance performance on the beach at Hopkins Village, Stann Creek District, Belize. He is part of the Garifuna group that performs at the Lebeha Drumming School in the village. (Click here for Lebeha Drumming School article, pictures and video) Belize observes Garifuna Settlement Day on […]
Boxing Champion Danny Garcia Vacationing in San Pedro, Belize
Undefeated American professional boxer, Danny Oscar García, the reigning WBC, WBA (Super), and Ring Magazine light welterweight Champion is vacation in San Pedro, Belize. Danny along with girlfriend Erica Mendez arrived in our beautiful island on board Belize’s #1 Airline, Tropic Air on Thursday, November 14, 2013. He was greeted by staff of Tropic Air […]
Belize to Observe World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims
The Ministry of Finance and Economic Development Road Safety Project, in its approach to promote Road Safety, seeks to encourage everyone in Belize to recognize the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims. This day was adopted by the United Nations in October 2005 and held on the third Sunday of November each year […]
Canary Coves Sponsors Park Beautification
Canary Coves does it again! Our Island has gained a great benefactor who has us at heart and is always giving back to the community wholeheartedly. Mr. Don Listwin, owner of Canary Cove, sponsored the beautification of the Boca Del Rio Park under the supervision of Mr. Gil Nuñez. The beautification consisted of the construction […]
Stinky Situation at Escalante Subdivision
Rain, rain and more rain! That’s what we have been getting and a lot too! There’s water everywhere; streets and yards get flooded making the daily commute to work and school from home a disaster to many. Now to make things worst residents at the Escalante Subdivision had to face a stinky and unhealthy situation […]
Belize Takes Action to End Violence against Children
Belize City, 7 November 2013 – Violence against children is all too often unseen, unheard and underreported, said UNICEF’s representative Ivan Yerovi, announcing the launch of a program in child protection aimed at changing social norms and engaging government and civil society to end violence against children. This was reasserted by the EU Ambassador Paola […]
San Pedro Lions Club Announces Queen Pageant
The San Pedro Lions Club will be holding a beauty pageant on Saturday, November 23, 2013, 8:00 pm at the Angel Nunez Auditorium in which four beautiful young ladies will be vying for the title of Lions Queen 2013-2014. The lovely contestants are Catlyn Benguche, Erica Bodden, Arlethe Lima, and Julissa Trejo. The young ladies […]
San Pedro Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Scheduled for December 7
– Press Release – The San Pedro Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2013. This traditional event heralds the holiday season and leads us into the holiday spirit with a fun event filled with twinkling lights, children’s laughter, Christmas carols and a spectacular night time boat parade spanning from Wayo’s […]
Bandage International Assists with First Aid Training in San Pedro
A crew from Bandage International was on the island conducting a two-day first aid training course in collaboration with the Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch. The course was carried out on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 and Thursday, November 7, 2013 at El Divino Restaurant where a total of 28 persons from various local businesses […]
In Memory of Micheline Nayard
A message from Lilly, Iain and Joana: “My beloved French mother ‘Micheline Nayard’ who was 74 years of age came to Belize in 2006 to live with us when she was diagnosed with cancer. We did all we could for this previously very independent lady; modifying our lives to adapt to this terrible illness. With […]
Five-A-Side a Dead Sport in Ambergris Caye
It used to be the No. 1 sport for sports aficionados. It used to attract hundreds of young children and teenagers to become athletes, and hundreds more young and old, men and women as fanatics of the event. Five-A-Side used to fill up Central Park for hot soccer action every Friday and Saturday nights. Then […]
Ministry of Health Says Dengue Cases in San Pedro Under Control
In July of this year, the Belize Ministry of Health issued a dengue alert in the country. Come August, Dr. Jerry Lanza, Medical Director of the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Poly Clinic confirmed that there was an outbreak of Dengue in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. It was then that the Ministry of Health embarked on a […]
Strengthening the Balance, Part II (Leaders)
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com Last year November, I wrote an article to remind students and teachers alike of the importance of always maintaining and Strengthening the Balance between each other in the classroom and while at school. Teachers and students will work productively and smoothly when they treat […]
San Pedro High School Male Volleyball Team are National Champs
If you heard the drumming and screaming cheers this afternoon from the San Pedro High School students as they paraded through the streets of Downtown San Pedro and wondered what all the excitement was all about, then you might also want to give the school a congratulatory cheer. The school is boasting that its male […]