Hanging Out with Manatees in Belize
Whether you are cruising on the El Gato catamaran or snorkeling in the beautiful aquamarine waters of Belize, you are bound to bump into the most amazing underwater creatures. Manatees are some of the most peaceful and rare animals to bump into, but when you do, take out your camera out to capture and cherish […]
Costa Maya Festival Announces Miss Honduras Contestant
Miss Honduras World 2013, Monica Alexis Elwing Gough, has been confirmed of representing her country as Miss Honduras Costa Maya at the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant that will be taking place at the International Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Nineteen year old Monica Alexis is the reigning Miss Honduras […]
Top PSE Scorers of San Pedro and Caye Caulker Awarded
Minister of Tourism, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. and Mayor of San Pedro Town Daniel Guerrero presented checks to the Top PSE scorers of San Pedro and Caye Caulker as recognition for their excellent results on the examination. In a short, yet meaningful, ceremony Minister Heredia congratulated the students for their hard work and dedication. He […]
Traffic The Wrong Way in San Pedro Village
This nice looking boat is parked right in front of Caramba Restaurant on Pescador Drive. The traffic officer could give several violation tickets. It is going in the wrong direction on a one way street. Secondly it is parked on the left side of the street and belongs on the other side in front of […]
The Garifuna Collective "Mongulu" Official Video, New Album Out July 2
Andy Palacio & The Garifuna Collective’s 2007 album Wátina is one of the most praised world music albums ever released, and was selected by amazon.com as the Greatest World Music Album of All Time (beating out Buena Vista Social Club, Bob Marley, Fela Kuti and other worthy contenders). On the cusp of tremendous fame, Andy […]
First Lady of Belize visits Evelina Children’s Hospital in London
On Wednesday, June 26, 2013, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow was greeted by staff at Evelina Children’s Hospital, a part of Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, just minutes away from the House of Parliament, where Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with members of Parliament. The visit, orchestrated by Clinical Nurse of Specialist Surgery, Jacqui […]
What Follows Low Proficiency Scores?
Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant belizeguidance.blogspot.com According to the recently released results of the 2013 PSE (Public School Examinations) proficiency exams, more than half of all exiting Primary school students throughout Belize ranked poorly in English and Math. The results that were released to the media show that 53% of the 7359 […]
Thank You From The San Pedro Lobster Fest Committee
June 25, 2013 – TO ALL, THANK YOU!! The San Pedro Lobster Festival takes the opportunity to express our sincere appreciation and heartfelt THANKS to everyone who made the festival a huge success. The event welcomes the opening of the lobster season and brings businesses together to promote our tourism industry. We would like to […]
Belize Prime Minister in Official Visit to the United Kingdom
Belmopan. June 24th, 2013. The Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow this week starts an official visit to the United Kingdom. He arrived on Sunday, June 23rd and was welcomed by the representative of the Secretary of State, Rt. Hon William Hague and the High Commissioner for Belize to the United Kingdom. During his visit The […]
SAGA and San Pedro Town to Implement Dog Control Orders
The topic of dogs/strays always causes a big controversy in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Most, if not all, residents of San Pedro own a dog, whether it’s for guarding the property or simply because we love pets and have them at home as great companions. But throughout time irresponsible pet ownership has gotten out of […]
Ten Year Old Wins San Pedro Lobsterfest Regatta
Twenty young sailors from Belize City, Placencia, and San Pedro skippered Optimist dinghies for two days in ideal waters and conditions off Banyan Bay Resort during last weekend’s thrilling Lobsterfest Regatta. For some of the skippers, this was their very first regatta, ever. San Pedro’s fleet of eight boats was augmented, thanks to the valiant […]
Tough Times, Good Times in San Pedro as a Village
By Angel Nuñez Everyplace you might live in has its tough times and its good times. Every generation has its tough times and its good times. Our old San Pedro since it was founded by the Mestizos in 1848 also has had its memorable times- good or bad Good Times: SWIMMING Kids living in San […]
Los Yonic’s to Highlight International Costa Maya Festival in San Pedro
The biggest festival in the country of Belize, The International Costa Maya Festival is set to take place from Thursday, August 1, 2013 to Sunday, August 4, 2013. The festival is known for having the best in cultural presentation from the participating countries of the Mundo Maya. This year the highlight of the festival will […]
Mexican Vendors Block Belize Border Bridge in Protest of Loss of Business
Chetumal, Mexico, June 24 – In an unprecedented event, more than 200 people of Subteniente Lopez, Quintana Roo, Mexico, blocked the entrance to the new ‘Chactemal’ bridge linking Mexico and Belize crossing over the Rio Hondo for more than six hours. They were demanding to speak with the Mexican border management in hopes of having […]
Isla Bonita Elementary Holds Pageant, Jucely Badillo Crowned
The Isla Bonita Elementary School held its annual Miss Isla Bonita Pageant 2013 on Friday, June 21, with Jucely Badillo winning the popularity pageant, which also served as a fundraiser for the school. Three contestants stepped up to the challenge to raise the most money (votes) in order to take the title of Miss Isla […]
Casa Picasso Tops Lobster Fest in San Pedro, Belize
It was Casa Picasso’s creativity, presentation and of course flavorful food that not only garnered the restaurant the Best Dish, but also the Best Drink at San Pedro’s Lobster Festival Block Party that took place on Saturday, June 22, 2013. Casa Picasso was one of 13 other restaurants and businesses that set up booths at […]
Costa Maya Festival Announces Miss Belize Pageant Contestant, Destinee Arnold
Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize 2012 Destinee Arnold has been confirmed to represent Belize at this year’s Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant that will take place during the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival, August 1 – 4, 2013. Destinee Arnold won the title of Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize in July 2012 […]
It's Graduation Season in San Pedro!
June is a very busy month here in San Pedro! Through out the country it marks the beginning of the rainy season and the opening of lobster season! Here in San Pedro educational institutions have the entire month of June booked with graduation ceremonies from pre-schools to tertiary level schools. Graduates marched down the aisle […]
Missing Person Reported in San Pedro
Missing Person: Wendy Jesenia Ochoa Ayala AGE: 17yrs DOB: 27/03/1996NAT: Salvadoran RACE: HispanicSEX: Female ADD: San Mateo area, San Pedro TownHAIR: Black Color, Long COMPLEXION: Fair ComplexionBUILT: Slim built, 5’ 3” height EYES: […]
A Walk on the Beach
It’s a walk on the beach in San Pedro, as opposed to the popular saying “A walk in the park” – Everybody likes puppies! Who does not stop to pet puppies as adorable as these ones when you see people taking them for a walk on the beach? These puppies were more than likely up […]
Belize hosts Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Cruise Conference
The Minister of Tourism & Culture, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., in conjunction with the Ministry of Tourism & Culture and the Belize Tourism Board, extended a warm welcome to the 80 delegates attending the Platinum Associate Membership Advisory Council (PAMAC) Cruise Conference, hosted by the Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) and the Belize Tourism Board […]
Celebrity DJ Latin Prince's Return Visit to Belize
They play our favorite music, they entertain us on the radio and they definitely make us dance all night long at the clubs. DJ’s are found all over the world and they are on this planet to entertain. In Belize we have many talented DJ’s and some are lucky to be part of the Bum […]
Evangelical Alliance of San Pedro Objects Belize’s National Gender Policy
We, the Evangelical Alliance of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye; which includes the Evangelical pastors of San Pedro Town and their congregations are outraged and condemn in the strongest terms possible, the humanistic “New World Order” Revised National Gender Policy 2013. We also condemn in the most vigorous way possible the misleading and “closed doors” in […]
Belize Police Department Reports Decrease in Crime
The Belize Police Department this week released the comparative crime statistics for the first five months of the year indicating that major crimes are down compared to the same period in 2012. Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie, who was appointed to that post five months ago, was understandably relieved and proud to report that crime […]
Loma Linda University Dentists Offer Services at New Horizons School
A group of 11 dentistry students, along with their mentors, were on the island to provide their dentistry service to students and parents of New Horizons Seventh Day Adventist School, including to residents of the island. Dr. David Brodeur is the head of the group and has been coming to the island for over ten […]