Ramon's Village Resort Plans Reopening After Devastating Fire
Looking at the aftermath of the massive fire that crippled Ramon’s Village Resort on Tuesday evening, August 27, 2013, it looks like a bomb went off in the middle of the two acre property. The devastating fire destroyed approximately 30 cabanas in addition to the resort office area, Pineapples Restaurant, the Purple Parrot, Ramon’s Gift […]
Tres Pescado Slam – Belize's Largest Fly Fishing Tournament
On Thursday, August 15, 2013, a total of 19 teams showed up in downtown San Pedro for what was to be Belize’s largest ever fly-fishing tournament – The Tres Pescados Slam Tournament. Currently in its 5th year, anglers were competing for cash prizes, giveaways and the coveted grand slam title. Day one saw cloudy and dreary […]
Ambergris Caye’s Iconic Ramon’s Village Resort Goes Down in Massive Fire
What took years to build and establish as an iconic and prestigious resort in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, took a couple of hours to be destroyed by a massive fire. Close to 80% of Ramon’s Village Resort which included 71 rooms under thatched-roof cabañas burned down to the ground in a massive fire […]
Education in Belize: Are Graduates Prepared Today and Students Being Prepared for Tomorrow?
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com Our most precious resource, whether in Belize or anywhere else throughout the world, will always be our children! The rapidly growing tourism industry in Belize boasts the Caribbean Sea and Barrier Reef, many Maya ruins, our diverse cultures living side by side, an exotic […]
Travel + Leisure Names Ambergris Caye, Belize Second Best Island in Region
The Number One Island in the world just got another nod of excellence, this time by Travel + Leisure that named Ambergris Caye, Belize the second best island in Mexico, Central and South American region in their World’s Best Awards 2013. The accolades keep coming for Ambergris Caye, Belize and there is no doubt that […]
Amber Rivero is Miss Earth Belize 2013
“A girl with a mind; a woman with attitude; and, a lady with class.” – Belize City, Belize – Miss Amber Reneé Rivero is the new reigning Miss Earth Belize 2013. As Miss Earth Amber is the official Environmental Ambassador of Belize who will be representing her country at Miss Earth International Pageant to be […]
Using Belikin Beer to Get the Perfect Tan in Belize
Have you heard that soaking yourself in beer is a good way to get a sun tan? A bit smelly we think, but some swear by it and say that beer gives you a great even tan. Others say it’s not such a good thing to use. If you are brave enough to try it […]
The Oldest Beauty Pageant of San Pedro
San Pedro is very likely the most active community in Belize as it relates to pageantry to include several Miss Kindergarten Schools, Miss Chiquitita, Miss SPHS Chiquitita, Miss Isla Bonita Elementary, Miss ACES, Miss SPHS, Miss Costa Maya International, Miss Carnabal, Miss Lions International, and Miss San Pedro. Of these we can safely say that […]
Back to School in San Pedro Many Years Ago
By Angel Nuñez It was not very elaborate nor expensive as it is today, but indeed there were some preparations to go back to school many years ago in San Pedro. The Beginners and Infants I and II would be all too busy trying to get their slates and lead pencils and that was it. […]
Tropical Wave Brought Wet Weather and Minor Flooding to San Pedro
Island residents expected a weekend of fun in the sun but all that changed as a tropical wave formed just off the coast of Belize and dampened everyone’s spirit. The tropical wave crossed the country and brought along with it a lot of rain and heavy winds. According to the Belize Rural South NEMO office, […]
Ministry of Health to Implement Dengue Control Campaign in San Pedro Town
After speaking with the Dr. Jerry Lanza, Medical Director of the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Poly Clinic II in San Pedro last week, Ambergris Today was able to confirm that there has been a small outbreak of dengue on the island. This week, the Ministry of Health sent out a press release stating that they are […]
Health Officials Monitoring Dengue Cases in San Pedro, Belize
Earlier this month The Ministry of Health sent a press release on several dengue advisories issued by neighboring countries in Central America. Although the number of confirmed dengue cases has remained low in Belize during this first part of the year, the Ministry of Health continued to execute its Dengue Prevention Plan countrywide. Ambergris Today […]
Belize Tourism Board Extends Free Vacation to Stars of Breaking Bad
This is why I love Belize and its entire people – we are friendly and inviting people who love to show hospitality to just about anybody. Case in point, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) invited eight cast members of the popular AMC drama “Breaking Bad” and its creator Vince Gilligan to a full paid vacation […]
Grand Opening of Ambergris Divers Resort
Friday, August 16, 2013, Ambergris Divers Resort opened its doors to their invited guests for their grand opening. The guests enjoyed nice appetizers under the stars while enjoying the ambiance around the pool, ending the night by quenching their thirst with tropical drinks under the the Caye Bar palapa, while enjoyiong some reggae music by […]
Junior Sailors Battle for National Championships Spot at St. George Caye
St. George’s Caye. August 20, 2013 – The general public is invited out to cheer on the sailors as they make their bids for a spot in the national championship that will be held in November of this year. Sailors from around the country will converge on St. George’s Caye on Sunday September 1st. Sailing […]
Should We drill for Oil in the Sarstoon Temash National Park?
Dear Editor, Please allow me space in your newspaper to share my story titled “Should we drill for Oil in the Sarstoon Temash National Park?” Belizeans have heard about many of the pros and cons of drilling for oil. Firstly, we know that Oil is “Money”. Secondly, given the dire economic stance of our country, […]
The Republic of China, Taiwan Continuous Support to Belize
Medical Delegation from Republic of China, Taiwan Visits Belize – Belmopan. August 20th, 2013. A 7-member medical delegation from the Republic of China, Taiwan visited Belize as part of a Health Project Identification Mission for nine (9) days from August 10 to 19th. The delegation was headed by President Chu Shuhsun from the Humanitarian Assistance […]
Belize Delegation Participates at Caribbean Festival of Arts
Belize is currently being represented at an international event known as Carifesta in Suriname. The Caribbean Festival of Arts, commonly known as CARIFESTA, is an international multicultural event organized on a periodic basis by the countries of the Caribbean. The main purpose is to gather artists, musicians, authors, and to exhibit the folkloric and artistic […]
Inside Out Bodega at Akbol Retreat
Maybe the people at Ak’Bol Retreat in North Ambergris Caye, Belize have the right idea – easy access. Why put everything inside the bodega for storage when you can have everything hanging outside for ease of use. LOL! Well we figured the outside ‘accessories’ of the bodega at Ak’Bol are more for esthetics rather than […]
Belize Taking Lead in Implementing First CARICOM Regional Energy Efficiency Project
Belize City, Belize, 16 August 2013: Belize became the first of five Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries to begin implementation of a multi-million dollar regional energy efficiency project, the Energy for Sustainable Development (ESD) in Caribbean Buildings Project, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and making the energy sectors in the participating countries of Belize, […]
Miss San Pedro Contestants Having Fun in the Sun
The Miss San Pedro Pageant 2013 is set for Saturday, August 31, and the six contestants have already commenced their participation in a whirlwind of activites before the main event. They have traveled and been hosted at various establishments in Chetumal, Mexico as they visited the city to purchase some of their clothing and accessories […]
Pioneer Tourist Guides in San Pedro, Belize
Since Holiday Hotel was the first hotel to welcome tourists to San Pedro, the pioneer tourist guides have got to be Mr. Gabriel “Gaby” Perez, Mr. Abel Guerrero and Mr. Jose Gonzalez. Pictured here along with San Pedro High School benefactor, Mr. Al Felly, is Gaby Perez. Their main objective was to give their guests […]
What Was Summer Vacations Like for Teens Back Then
By Angel NuñezWell you are all aware of the various choices children and teenagers have during the summer vacations here in San Pedro. They include summer classes for those who failed, summer programs like music and sports etc., vacation trips and even working for pocket money for other more disciplined teens. It is two months […]
San Pedro Kids Become Certified Junior Open Water Divers
Kids in Action Summer Diving Program – Learning to scuba dive is a fulfilling, life-changing, and educational experience and PADI is thrilled to be supporting a kid’s dive program in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize! This summer, PADI, the largest diving organization, in collaboration with the San Pedro Tourist Guide Association (SPTGA), the Diver’s Alert […]
Giant Squid Carcass Found at Belize Blue Hole?
Remnants of Large Squid Found by Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop – The crew of Amigos Del Mar Dive Shop seems to always have the best of luck when it comes to new discoveries while they are out at sea during their daily tours. A while back they discovered a prehistoric-looking creature that looked like […]