Daddy Rocks Club Addresses Murder Case at Establishment
To my fellow citizens of San Pedro, Tourists and Patrons of Daddy Rocks, Over a week and half ago a tragedy took place in the community that must be clarified and explained. I know many people here in our fine town have head many reports from several newspapers and media outlets as to what occurred, […]
Isla Bonita All Star Marching Band Performs at Captain Morgan's
After making numerous appearances on stage or in parades, The Isla Bonita All Star marching Band has become San Pedro’s most popular marching band! On Sunday, February 3, they entertained the guests at Crazy Canuck’s on invitation by Bob. Then on Monday February 4, they led the parade for the San Pedro Cancer Society commemorating […]
National Neighborhood Watch Tour Urges for More Members
In an effort to increase the safety of all residents in San Pedro and to curb the issues of crime on the Island, Mr. Steve Spiro arranged for the National Team in charge of Community Policing to visit San Pedro. The meeting was convened on Tuesday, February 5, 2013, at the Town Hall with the […]
Miss Costa Maya 2012 Weds, Possible Crown Replacement
Ambergris Today has come to find out this week that the reigning Miss Costa Maya 2012-13, Natalia Villanueva Denis (Miss Mexico) just recently got married in her hometown of Merida, Yucatan, Mexico. Natalia married to fiancé Jonnathan M Montes De Oca V. Ambergris Today and friends from San Pedro extend congratulations to the newlyweds. Natalia […]
Dorian’s Angels Join Cancer Awareness Walk
On Monday, February 4, 2013, the San Pedro Cancer Society held its annual Light The Night candle lit walk in observance of World Cancer Awareness Day. Members of the Cancer Society along with other businesses and members of the community hit the streets of San Pedro to support the cause. Dorian’s Angels did not fail […]
The Emergence of San Pedro’s Fishing Co-operative
We go all the way back to 1963 when the fishing co-operative was founded in San Pedro. And listen to the conversation of the three gentlemen in the photo. (James Howel Blakc, Dimas Guerrero and Efrain Guerrero) “So what do you think of our fishing cooperative?” asked Chairman Efrain Guerrero enthusiastically. “Well, this is the […]
Hon. Mark King Pending Charges in Corozal Free Zone Incident
Belmopan – February 5, 2013. – Cabinet was briefed on an incident that occurred early Tuesday morning, February 5, 2013 at the Princess Hotel & Casino in the Corozal Free Zone, and it was reported that the Hon. Mark King was involved in behavior not consistent with his obligations as a Minister of State. Cabinet […]
Alberto Receives his Letter of Acceptance
By Angel Nuñez So the custom 25 years ago was to write a formal letter requesting permission to visit a girl at her home and the father would write back either with a letter denying that permission or accepting. Finally, here is the long awaited approval letter about a week or two after it was […]
Toledo Cacao Festival Renamed Chocolate Festival of Belize
The Toledo Cacao Festival was born in 2007 and has been celebrated each year on the same Commonwealth Day weekend towards the end of May. It attracts hundreds of visitors from around Belize as well as overseas. In 2013 the festival falls on the weekend of May 24-26. This lively festival has helped Toledo shed […]
Ambergris Caye High School Information Meeting
The Board of Directors for the newly formed Ambergris Caye High School invite you to a Parent/Student information meeting; Monday, 25 February 2013 at 7:00 PM upstairs at Fido’s. Ambergris Caye High School is a private, Texas Accredited, Online School. Enrollment for the Fall semester is limited to 15 and spots will fill up fast. […]
Gloomy Days in Paradise
Even the pelicans and seagulls look a little lazy as a few cold fronts have been passing over Belize and bringing some gloomy weather and quite a bit of rain lately. Here is a scene from San Pedro’s neighboring island of Caye Caulker. – photo by Dorian Nuñez Click Here for More Pictures of the […]
Belize Launches Educational Video on Belize/Guatemala Referendum
October 6, 2013, is the day when Belizeans will go to the polls to vote in the referendum whether we should go to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) to settle the old dispute and claim which Guatemala has over Belize. Without a doubt, everyone should try to make his/her vote count. To Vote Yes […]
Helping Youth To Cope
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant “If we are forced, at every hour, to watch or listen to horrible events, this constant stream of ghastly impressions will deprive even the most delicate among us of all respect for humanity.” Marcus Tullius Cicero (Roman scholar 106 BC – 43 BC) I previously discussed […]
Belize Luxury Resort El Secreto Celebrates with Beach Party
“We would like to share our little “Secreto” with you by celebrating our opening with a night full of great food, drinks, music and limbo under the stars!” This is what El Secreto’s invitation stated to its industry partners for as they officially celebrated the opening of the resort on Thursday, January 31, 2013. It […]
BELTRAIDE and Idealab officially LAUNCH Belize’s First Investment Magazine!
The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) and Idealab Studios launched the Inaugural Issue of Belize’s First Business and Investment Magazine “INVEST BELIZE”. The Launch took place on Wednesday, January 30, 2013, at Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza. Invest Belize will be used as a promotional tool to showcase Belize in a progressive light […]
5th Annual Tres Pescados Slam Tournament
The 5th Annual Tres Pescados Slam Tournament is set for August 15-17th, 2013. As in previous years, the event will be a three-day catch and release fly-fishing tournament for the grand slam species bonefish, permit and tarpon. The Tournament will have a Pro division only, with all Pro Teams guided by a licensed BTB fly […]
San Pedro BTIA Elects New Board Members
Members and invited guests of the San Pedro Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) met yesterday, January 30, 2013, at the Blue Water Grill where the election of their new board members took place. President of the BTIA National, Herbert Haylock and BTIA Executive Director Efren Perez were also in attendance. Mukul Kanabar […]
Teasing Hurts
Teasing it is pretty much everywhere. It is found at your school, on the streets, and even on the internet. Everyone has gotten teased at one point in his life. Therefore, let’s figure out how to deal with it. First you need to figure out why this person is teasing you. It could be for […]
Miss Costa Maya 2011 Music Debut
Remember Miss Costa Maya 2011? If you don’t, let us refresh your memory. Miss Mexico Valentina Cervera Avila made her first visit to Ambergris Caye in 2011 along with her Costa Maya Pageant colleagues. Cervera is a professional model and career woman whose business involves her modeling training school “Vale Cervera Model Training”. On November […]
Teachers Peaceful Demonstration in Belize’s Capital City
Schools in San Pedro closed down yesterday, Tuesday, January 29, 2013, as island teachers joined fellow members of the Belize National Teachers Union in Belmopan in a national demonstration. Thousands of teachers gathered in Belmopan in the national demonstration, this is the first mass mobilization by teachers on the issue of salary adjustments and there […]
United Airlines Magazine Features Belize
Hemispheres: “Three Perfect Days In Belize” – Belize City, Belize – January 29, 2013 – Belize has received the prestigious honor of being featured in the February 2013 issue of the United Airlines in-flight magazine, Hemispheres. Belize was chosen for the “Three Perfect Days” article, and is also featured on the cover of the magazine. […]
Major Donations for Isla Bonita All-Star Marching Band
Since November of last year a committee of enthusiastic parents and residents has been raising funds for the Isla Bonita All Star Marching Band. This band is getting ready to attend the Governor General’s Annual Marching Band Fest on March 23 under the fine guidance of Band Master Mr. John Thompson. The band is comprised […]
Belize National Football Team Makes History
The Belize National Football Team, also known as the Belize Jaguars, returned to Belize on Monday, January 28, 2013, after making history in the Copa Centro Americana Games held in San Jose, Costa Rica. While the boys from Belize might not have won first place, they were the official big story of the competition, surprising […]
Man Stabbed to Death Inside Island Night Club
The first murder of the year on Ambergris Caye took place this past weekend on Saturday, January 26, 2013, during the early hours of the morning at a popular night club in San Pedro Town. The vicious murder of 25-year-old Byron Estrada took place inside the restroom of Daddy Rock’s Night Club; Estrada was stabbed […]
Ambergris Lodge a Local Hangout Spot
“Carmita, let’s go swimming in front of the Ambergris Lodge,” said Lupita enthusiastically during the summer of 1975. “Mek we go,” responded Carmita in a colorful Creole dialect. “There are a few dories front a di beach and I sure Mista George Stefanko will lend us wan paddle fi go paddling.” Pretty soon Carmita and […]