San Pedro's Warm Hospitality Hasn't Changed Over The Years!
If you were hosting some friends today, you would probably take them diving or snorkeling at Hol Chan and then take them out to dine at one of the most popular restaurants in town. Not so in the past as you can appreciate in this flashback. Sanpedranos would take them out to the beach, pull […]
San Pedro's First Fire Fighters
By Angel Nuñez Of course I could not miss the opportunity to put on my overall, rubber boots and helmet to be a part of the first ever fire service for San Pedro. This must have been around 1975; I was recently married and looking for new activities besides serenading with my teenage friends and […]
Belize’s Iconic April the Tapir Dies at 30
World and national tapir day is celebrated every year in late April and in Belize it is done in honor of Belize’s national animal. One of the main attractions of the Belize Zoo was that of the eldest female tapir in the country, named April. But sadly on Halloween night, Thursday, October 31, 2013, April […]
Debbie and Larry's Famous “Yummy Paletas” giveaway at SPRCS
“For it is in giving that we receive”, and Debbie and Larry Heimgartner give away thousands of paletas each year at the San Pedro Roman Catholic School and receive the best Thank You a person can ever get, a warm Belizean Smile form all the students. Debbie and Larry are great friends to the island […]
Trash the Vera Wang Wedding Dress in Belize
Mike and Aby Simes chose to get married in Belize because they fell in love with our country’s natural beauty and the amazing diving opportunities. Photographer Jose Luis Zapata captured this fun moment as the couple decided to “Trash the Dress” after their marriage ceremony that took place at Turneffe Island Resort, Belize. They trashed […]
Trick or Treat in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
The rainy and gloomy weather postponed some Halloween parties and Trick or Treating, but nothing can’t stop the fun, even if it’s a little late. Most of the schools held their Halloween parties after October 31; some came out to Trick or Treat on Halloween night but the fun continues this weekend. Dorian’s Angels have […]
Great Blue Hole of Belize Placed 8th in “8th Wonder of the World competition”
Belize City, Belize – November 1, 2013 – The Belize Tourism Board is pleased to announce that The Great Blue Hole has placed in top ten of the ‘8th Wonder of the World’ competition. Competing against three hundred man-made and natural sites from across the world, Belize finished 8th in the Virtual Tourist competition. (Click […]
Ministry of Health Holds Workshop to Update Influenza Response Plan
The Ministry of Health in collaboration with the Council of Ministers of Health of Central America (COMISCA) conducted a workshop session with health care professionals and other key personnel from other Government Departments to review Belize’s Pandemic Influenza Response Plan. The workshop was held on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at the Best Western Belize Biltmore […]
Reaffirmation of Sister City Relationship Between Chetumal and San Pedro
On Friday, October 25, 2013, Mayor of San Pedro Daniel Guerrero, Councilor Gabriel Nuñez, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. – Minister of Tourism and Culture and Mayor of Orange Walk Town -Kevin Bernard attended the signing of the Reaffirmation of Sister City Relationship between Othon P. Blanco, Quintana Roo and San Pedro Town, Belize. Eduardo Espinosa […]
Eulogy for Bertha Mary Astle, Nee Hoy
Eulogy for Bertha Mary Astle, Nee HoySunrise: December 18, 1926 Sunset: October 9, 2013 Our beloved Mom, Bertha Mary Astle was known by many names, Cheech, Berts, Bertita, Tia Berts, Maita, all suggesting a small stature, but if you knew her, you would know that her heart and spirit were those of a giant. A […]
Remembrance Day Events in San Pedro
On the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour there will be a resounding silence throughout the Commonwealth; it will be for remembering all those fallen heroes of the two world wars and all the conflicts since and we shall remember them. Jamila Janmohamed, member of The Royal British Legion Belize would […]
Crime Stoppers Belize Wins Awards and Honors Local Media
Crime Stoppers has been in operation in Belize since 2004 and to date has become a household name after quickly gaining reputation as a legitimate organization that gets the job done by guaranteeing confidentiality to persons who provide tips on crime. Crime Stoppers Belize continues to work arduously to make sure that every household in […]
Old School vs. New School in San Pedro Num. 3
The old school was slow and the new school is fast. The old school was simple while the new school is complex or even complicated. This is not about which way is better but rather for the old heads to try to adapt to the new and the new generation to learn that there was […]
Halloween in Old San Pedro
The Wizard of Oz was driving around San Pedro back in the 1980’s along with witches, devils and ghosts and they were high in possibility of winning the grand prize. Halloween in Old San Pedro was mostly for the children who dressed up for their Halloween fair, danced in a circle and won a prize […]
Difficult Students (From Challenges to Solutions)
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.comIn previous articles I reviewed both positive and negative ways to deal with “Difficult Students” who constantly misbehave at school. Dealing with Difficult Students, Effective Ways to Deal with Difficult Students, Dealing with Loud and Playful Difficult Students. I encouraged teachers to have unbending and […]
San Pedro Sailing Club Excels in First International Regatta
On October 25th two young men, Jerdan Anderson and Jorge Oliverez from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye took to the sea in Bacalar Mexico, representing not only San Pedro but the entire country of Belize in an Optimist sailing regatta. This was the first time ever that that sailors from Belize have been invited to attended […]
San Pedro Vocalized Support of Land Use Planning Efforts
On Tuesday October 22nd, during a public consultation, residents of Ambergris Caye vocalized their general support of land use planning efforts currently being championed for the community. This effort is being undertaken by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and Belize Tourism Board, as a component of the Sustainable Tourism Program (STP), with the full […]
Saga Humane Society Halloween Party for the Canines
Saga Humane Society held its annual Howl-o-Ween Spooktacular party for the entire family and allowed for pet owners to have some Halloween dress-up fun with adorable animals. The event was held at BC’s Bar on Sunday, October 27, 2013. Prizes for the pets included that of Scariest, Funniest, Cutest, Best Couple (Pet and Owner) and […]
Holiday Hotel Halloween Bash 2013
On Saturday, October 26, 2013 the Witch Doctors, Spartans, Minions, Princesses and many more hit the biggest Halloween Party inside the Holiday Hotel. The crowd cheered as the Halloweeners walked the red carpet with their impressive costumes. BumSquad DJ DZL turned up the party with his hype tracks. The night ended with the awarding of […]
Stationary Cold Front Causes Flooding in Belize
A stationary cold front in the Yucatan Peninsula has brought heavy rains into the country of Belize and major flooding in the west and south of the country. The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has been issuing warnings as major highways, road and bridges have been flooded and their team is working arduously in helping […]
Marie Sharp’s Belizean Products Highlighted at World’s Largest Food Show
The ANUGA food show, which is the world’s largest and most important food and beverage fair, had the participation of Marie Sharp Proud Products of Belize. The Caribbean Export Development Agency (Caribbean Export), in partnership with the Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), presented the Caribbean Kitchen Pavilion at the ANUGA 2013 Food Show, Germany, […]
San Pedro RC School All Saints Day Fair
The San Pedro RC School All Saints’ Day Fair is here once again. The event will take place on Saturday, November 2, 2013 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the School Grounds. So come on out and support the RC School fund raiser event. Lots to eat and drink! great raffles and fun games for all!
United Nations Day Commemorated in Belize
United Nations Day marks the anniversary of the entry into force in 1945 of the United Nations Charter and a day that we take to reflect on the contribution of our organization and its staff to the development and wellbeing of the people of Belize. This year, 2013, we are proud of the renewed partnership […]
My Body is Precious – Girl Empowerment Campaign
The Special Envoy for Women and Children will be embarking on a countrywide Girl Empowerment Campaign, which will be launched in Belize City on Monday, October 28, 2013. This tour is an extension of the My Precious is Precious initiative, which started with the launch of a child friendly book on “good touch, bad touch” […]
Ministry of Health receives donation of Antimicrobial Pillows
Minister of Health, Hon. Pablo Marin was on hand at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, October 22, 2013, for the symbolic delivery of approximately 300 pillows donated by the Belize Dry Cleaners for hospitals across the country. The antimicrobial treated pillows measure 20” X 26” and are filled with 8oz garneted polyester. The […]