It’s Mosquito Season in Belize!
It’s official that the rainy season is upon us and along with it comes showers of mosquitoes too! These annoying tiny blood suckers do not discriminate anyone as they bite anyone and everyone! Mosquitoes are everywhere! So how’s the situation here on the island? Well we contacted the Health Inspector Ms. Lisa Tillett who explained […]
Vellie Williams crowned Miss St. Catherine's Academy 2013
On May 24, 2013 many gathered at the Princess Hotel in Belize City as seven lovely contestants took the stage to see who would be crowned Miss St. Catherine’s Academy. The contestants entertained the crowd with four segments such as cultural costume, sports wear, talent and evening wear. Congratulations to proud Sanpedrana Vellie Williams for […]
Common Misconceptions Of Education
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant / belizeguidance.blogspot.com Previously, we discussed the issue of parents and guardians who seem neglectful and show very little, if any, interest in their children’s day-to-day work, or lack of work, at school. However, I made it clear that there’s nothing to be gained when educators or […]
San Pedro Town Council's Need For Land
In his New Year’s message to the public at Central Park, Mayor Daniel Guerrero first announced the Town Council’s intention to acquire the Parham property to be used for town improvement projects. At the time, it was received with loud applause in approval of the intended acquisition. Further to that announcement, in this week’s regular […]
Tiger Prawn Joins Lion Fish as Invasive Animal in Belize
It was in 2008 when the Belize Fisheries Department confirmed the first sighting of the invasive Lionfish in Belizean waters. The increasing numbers of the lionfish threatening our ecosystem lead to numerous projects and tournaments to get rid of the invasive lionfish. Now there is another species that joins this creature in Belizean waters – […]
New Police Barracks for San Pedro Police Department
It can be said that Superintendent Luis Castellanos came to the island of Ambergris Caye as a blessing and brought with him a positive mind and the willingness to work for a safer and better San Pedro. He took up office in January 14, 2013 and in an interview with Ambergris Today the first thing […]
Belize Football Team Cannot Participate in CONCACAF 2013-2014
Football Federation of Belize regrets to inform the general public and football supporters of the sad reality of our football. The Premier League of Belize Champion02 for this year, the Belmopan Bandits Football Club, will not be able to participate in the CONCACAF CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2013-2014. Since it has been determined by CONCACAF stadium inspectors, that […]
Inspiration Telethon Surpasses $500,000 Target
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow and CARE-Belize once again hosted a nationwide telethon to raise funds to complete and equip the Inspiration Center. The telethon was held on Saturday, June, 1st, 2013, at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and locations countrywide. The second Inspiration Telethon was another […]
14 Year Old Blind Boy to Dive Belize's Blue Hole
Rowan Garel will be the first blind person to dive the world famous Great Blue Hole of Belize. After reaching the summit of the tallest mountain in Belize and walking 92 miles across the country, 14-year-old Rowan Garel will dive Belize’s Great Blue Hole on July 14, 2013. With training and assistance from Sea Sports […]
Strange Belize Home Remedies for Motion Sickness, Burns and More
By Angel Nuñez This Column has recently published several home remedies that are very practical in especially when a medical practitioner is not immediately available. Because it offers interesting extra knowledge and because most of them are proven to be effective, here are a few more tips for home remedies. MOTION SICKNESS: Oh yes you […]
BEL Investigates Customer Concerns Over Spike in Electricity Bills in San Pedro
In a press release sent out on Monday, June 3, 2013, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) confirms that it has received a number of customer complaints about high electricity bills over the past month. BEL explains that the company is keen on ensuring it serves customers to high standards in every respect and that it is […]
San Pedro High School Class of 2003 Celebrates 10 Year Reunion
It was a night of glamour, great ambience and excellent people at El Divino Restaurant and Lounge. San Pedro High School Class of 2003 gathered to celebrate their ten year reunion. Toasts were exchanged at dinner followed by an unforgettable after party with Bumsquad’s DJ DZl burning up the night with some great tunes. Congrats […]
World No Tobacco Day 2013 Commemorated
The National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC) and the Ministry of Health in conjunction with supporting national and international health partners celebrated World No Tobacco Day on Friday, May 31, 2013. This year it was celebrated under the theme, “Ban Tobacco Advertising, Promotion and Sponsorship.” To commemorate the day, the NDACC conducted public education and […]
Delta Announces New Saturday Non-stop Service between Los Angeles and Belize
ATLANTA, June 3, 2013 – Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced today its new Saturday non-stop flight between Los Angeles and Belize City, starting on December 21,2013. The route will be operating using a 160-seat Boeing 737-800 aircraft. “We are celebrating 15 years of Delta´s service in Central America, connecting local travelers with a growing number […]
Frigate Bird Feeding at The Office Bar & Grill
It does not take place every day, but on your lucky day you can get to see this spectacular feeding of the Frigate Birds at The Office Bar and Grill. When Maribel Avilez, cook at The Office, has saved up enough chicken skin and scraps, she heads to the end of the dock and calls […]
Chelsea Muñoz is New Miss San Pedro High School
Eight lovely and intelligent contestants, a jam packed auditorium, an ecstatic cheering audience, and a lively spirit of friendly pageantry completion, San Pedro High put on its greatest spectacle ever on Saturday, June 1, 2013. Ambergris Today was invited to be there and brings to you the highlights of the spectacular event. An impressive opening […]
Belize’s Great Blue Hole Nominated for "8th Wonder of the World" Vote Now
The Belize Tourism Board is elated to announce the submission of Belize’s Great Blue Hole, as the “8th Wonder of the World”, a title which can only be achieved with your help! Visible from outer space and more than 1,000ft in diameter & 412ft deep, the Great Blue Hole is a breathtakingly grandiose sinkhole located […]
Belize Tourism Industry Association Objects Southern Cruise Port Development
Indications are that Norwegian Cruise Line is underway in purchasing Crawl Caye, located in the South Water Caye Marine Reserve (a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site), for a large tourism project which includes two cruise ports of entry in the Stann Creek District. This week the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) joins Placencia residents against […]
Almita Pinelo Graduates From US Coast Guard Academy
Alma Marcela Pinelo received a scholarship through the Belize Defence Force in June 2009 and had the opportunity to study at a prestigious military institution, The United States Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. On Wednesday, May 22, 2013, Almita graduated from the US Coast Guard where she studied Marine Environmental Sciences. While at […]
Government of Belize Pledges $50,000 to Belize National Football Team
On Thursday, May 30, 2013, the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean Barrow met with members of the executive of the Football Federation of Belize (FFB). During their meeting, the Prime Minister pledged a donation of Fifty Thousand Belize Dollars (BZ$50,000), on behalf of the Government of Belize, to assist the Belize National Football Team […]
Second Telethon Seeks to Raise $500,000 for Inspiration Center
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow and CARE-Belize are once again hosting a nationwide telethon to raise funds to complete and equip the Inspiration Center. The telethon will held on Saturday, June, 1st, 2013 at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and once again, donation booths will be placed […]
Reef Week 2013 Celebrated in San Pedro
The reef is a very important ecosystem for our beautiful island and country. In order to create awareness and help preserve it, every year Reef Week is celebrated in honor of our natural heritage. This year it was celebrated under the theme “Snorkel and dive; keep the reef healthy and alive!” from May 21 – […]
Meet the Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest 2013 Contestants
The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant Committee is pleased to present the delegates for this year’s Miss Lobster Fest 2013-2014 pageant. Five lovely young ladies have taken up the challenge and have commenced with preparation to give a great show for the general public to enjoy. The five beautiful contestants are Jacqueline Riveroll, Miss Sasha Jimenez, Miss Sherylee […]
Alexis Roca Celebrates 15 Años
Alexis Roca celebrated her coming-of-age 15th Birthday with a traditional Quinceaños party that included a Mass of Thanksgiving at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church and a festive reception at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorioum. Here she is pictured with her chaperone just before mass on Saturday, May 25, 2013. Alexis is the daughter of […]
Sign Up for Coral Reef Ed-Ventures 2013
The Smith College Coral Reef Ed-Ventures team is preparing to come down to Ambergris Caye for the program’s 14th year. All interested students are asked to sign up (Camp is free). Permission slips to participate will be available at Hol Chan Marine Reserve as well as the San Pedro Public Library. Before camp begins, two […]