A Laid Back San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye
You have always heard it said that San Pedro was a laid back quaint fishing village. Well, this is what they were referring to. The photo is not very clear but I think it was the best instamatic camera used back then and sometimes the film was not fresh. The photo was taken from in […]
U.S. Ambassador’s Fund Awarded to Santa Rita Archaeological Park
On Wednesday, February 13, U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Margaret Hawthorne and Public Affairs Officer Eric Heyden traveled to the Santa Rita Archaeological Park near Corozal to meet with Dr. Jaime Awe, Director of the Institute of Archaeology, to tour the archaeological park and learn more about the site’s ongoing restoration. Each year since […]
Belize City Scouts' Summer Days in San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez When is the last time you saw a group of Scouts in San Pedro and in uniform engaged in some activity? Years ago in San Pedro we used to enjoy their company for an entire three week period right here in the village. They came here to enjoy the sea and Island […]
Destination Belize Magazine 2013 Showcases: The Best of Both Worlds
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) launched the exciting 2013 edition of the Destination Belize Magazine on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 10:00a.m. at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina – Caracol Room. As the official visitor magazine of the Belize Tourism industry Association and Belize’s #1 marketing collateral piece on travel for the past 16 […]
Romatic Couple's Massage in Paradise, San Pedro, Belize
There is always time for a little relaxation when vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. It may be taking a walk down the beach or looking up at the stars from your room. But taking time to enjoy a soothing massage takes relaxation to another level. Here we see a couple enjoying the very […]
San Pedro Library Writing Competition Announces Winners
The San Pedro Library held its writing competition where a total of 55 entries were submitted by students from Island Academy, San Pedro R. C. School, Ambergris Caye Elementary, Caye Caulker R. C School and Holy Cross Anglican School. Rules that were considered by the team of judges. 1. 150 – 200 words2. At least 3 […]
An Excellent Opprtunity For Marco Gonzalez Project
Press Release – An excellent opportunity has come along for the Marco Gonzalez Project – the designing of a Visitor/Educational Center by the 2013 graduate students at the University of Puerto Rico/School of Architecture. Nine students have been chosen by their Grad Program Coordinator Ms. Anna Georas to undertake this design work as their final assignment before […]
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Carnaval 2013 – Keeping Tradition Alive
When San Pedro Town Mayor, Daniel Guerrero, hinted about the idea to make some changes to the way that Carnaval in San Pedro was celebrated, many residents raised their voices in protest. “How can the Mayor even think of changing the way we have been celebrating Carnaval over the past 80 years?” This was the […]
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye Welcomes Valentine’s Day Baby!
It’s a family filled with Love or Valentine for that matter. Valentino Caliz and Robyn McLaughlyn got the best Valentine’s Day gift a couple could receive, a bouncing baby boy! That’s right! How cool is that?! Robyn’s due date was February 9 and didn’t deliver her baby till today, Thursday, February 14, 2013. Valentino and […]
Don Juan Carnaval Gets Burned at Festival’s End
It was the culmination of a great festival that was filled with music, dance, joy, TONS of energy and of course COLOR! But the traditional burning of Don Juan Carnaval at the end San Pedro’s Carnaval 2013 was done with much less fanfare as it mourns the death of Don Juan and observed on Ash […]
First Ever San Pedro Music Summer Camp
Carlos Perrote, former music director of the late Andy Palacio and the Garifuna Collective will be the teacher at the First San Pedro Music Summer Camp from July 22 till August 9, 2013 at the SPHS. During three weeks children ages 5-18 will learn to play the typical music instruments of the Caribbean. From Monday to […]
New Rules For Belize Passport
The Belizean public will learn the ins and outs of getting a new passport through an education campaign that the Department of Immigration and Nationality will be conducting throughout the country. This campaign will familiarize Belizeans with the changes in the new application form, and the ways in which the application process has been improved. […]
Sanpedrana Graduates in USA
Sanpedrana Celia Perdomo has recently graduated with an Associate of Arts Degree in the USA. Celia moved from San Pedro some time ago to live in Los Angeles, California where as a single mother she is raising and educating her four girls who are also Belizeans. This brave Belizean woman has been working as a […]
San Pedro Carnaval Day Three Highlighted by John McAfee Parody
It was the men’s comparsa (Barbies of San Pedro) that parodied the crazy island life of John McAfee that had everybody bursting into tears of laughter as a McAfee impersonator, complete with a rifle-bearing bodyguard and an excess of ‘women’ companions, hit the streets to entertain for the last day of San Pedro Carnaval 2013 […]
San Pedro High School Focuses on Careers
In an effort to stimulate students to start focusing on their careers, San Pedro High Teacher and Counselor Miss Alexis Guerrero organized a week-long program of events for career week. Under the theme “If you can dream it, you can do it” students from all classes were introduced with positive ideas that make up a […]
Travelling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima Visits San Pedro
Catholic faithfuls gathered at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church for the 2nd Pilgrimage of the Travelling Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to Belize which took place on Monday, February 11, 2013. The statue of Our Lady of Fatima arrived in San Pedro on Monday, February 11, 2013, at 3:30p.m. and was transported the […]
Carnaval Comparsas Ruled Day Two Celebrations
There was a lot less painting and a whole lot of dancing on Day Two of San Pedro Carnaval 2013. Maybe it was a bit of confusion with the new rules or because the Catholic Church that had asked residents to pay respect to the image of the Lady of Fatima that arrived in San […]
The Fiance Formally Visits His Fiancee
By Angel Nuñez Monday, December 5 has arrived. It is the day that Alberto will start to visit Angelita with the consent of her parents. They are no more “enamorados” (boyfriend/girlfriend) but now official novios (fiance/ fiancée) or engaged couples At Angelita’s house there are new curtains, a freshly scrubbed wooden floor, and two new […]
Artisans Display Work at Captain Morgan's Retreat Caribbean Night
If ever on the island of Ambergris Caye on a Tuesday make sure to visit Captain Morgan’s Retreat for their Caribbean Night. It is a fun-filled night with live music, great food and amazing arts and craft from local artist’s. As seen on the picture above, you can find the most colorful and memorable souveinir […]
San Pedro Carnaval 2013 Celebrations Kick Off
Even with some skepticism about how the new rules for Carnaval would affect the celebrations, everything went underway with a very good start and no major problems as the painting revelers hit the streets on Sunday, February 10, 2013. The painting started late in the afternoon and the restriction to playing Carnaval only on Barrier […]
Carnaval Celebrations Start with New Painting Rules
You probably heard about the new rules to San Pedro Carnival this year; some of you might like it but we have heard how others think differently about them. I personally think it is kind of good as it will stop a lot of vandalism that takes place. The rules state: “Painting will be ONLY be […]
Mexican Drug Lords and Belizeans Caught in Major Drug Bust
Mexican media is reporting a major drug bust involving a big Mexican drug lord with the involvement of Belizeans. The Mexican Navy raided the house of the Mexican drug lord of The Pelones in Chetumal, Carlos Cabañas Catzin alias “El Monstruo “, where he was arrested along with eight people, including two Belizean nationals in […]
Belize Boasts Remarkable Year for Tourism Industry 2012
The Belize Tourism Board has just released statistics for the country’s tourism arrivals for the year 2012 and is boasting an exceptional year for Belize’s Tourism Industry, particularly for overnight tourism. With their new Tourism Action Plan in full force and the launch the country’s identity, including a new logo and look, Belize is looking […]
Video Pick: Tommy Bahama Brand Promotes Belize
It was the summer of 2012 when clothing line Tommy Bahama came to Belize and filmed short promotional videos for the company. Here are two video we found on Tommy Bahama’s YouTube page. “Filmed on the beaches of Belize”, as they were described; they are two great clips that show Belize through the eyes of […]
“Charmed” Actor Brian Krause Filming in Belize
San Pedro, Belize has been getting quite a lot of visits from famous actors. The most recent actor to be in our beautiful shores is famous actor and screenwriter, Brian Krause most popularly known as “Leo Wyatt” of the famous TV Series “Charmed”. Brian Krause was at one of San Pedro’s premier resorts, Captain Morgan’s […]