Dia de los Muertos “All Souls Day”
By Angel Nuñez Throughout Mexico, Central America and most parts of Belize we celebrate Dia de los Muertos or All Souls Day. It is a family, social, religious and cultural celebration and it coincides right after Halloween. November 1st Dia de los Muertos is celebrated in honor of the children who have passed away and […]
Mayor Guerrero Secures 5 Additional Police for San Pedro
Only 15 hours after the public consultation meeting between our town leadership comprising of the police and residents of San Pedro, there is already good and positive news to report. Mayor Daniel Guerrero informed Ambergris Today that the Minister of National Security has immediately assigned five new police officers to be dispatched to San Pedro. […]
World AIDS Day Activities in San Pedro
The San Pedro AIDS Commission is gearing up for World AIDS Day and has planned a weekend full of activities leading to World AIDS Day. In speaking with Felix Ayuso, Chairman of the San Pedro AIDS Commission, he was very happy to mention that the commission is growing and currently has 41 active members. “I […]
San Pedro High Holds Fun Halloween Competition
Hallooween is celebrated grand on La Isla Bonita. The San Pedro High School student body got very creative in stading out with their best costume at their yearly Halloween Competition. There were many themed groups, creative, scary, original and funny costumes that amazed the crowd and wowed the judges. Below are the winners of the […]
Outraged Island Residents Address High Crime to Police
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is no longer the quaint fishing village that we used to be; it is sad to say this but it’s the truth. For being the number one tourist destination in the country it is very sad to see crime on the rise and island residents are fed up with this situation. […]
School Children Provided with Free Dental Services by Smile Center
Students of San Pedro RC School will have brighter, healthier smiles to boast as a group of volunteer dentists are back at the Smile Center at the Dr. Otto Rodriguez Poly Clinic II providing free checkups. Dr. Louis Lam is a dentist with over 23 years of experience and has been coming to the island […]
Faces of Belize: Young Garinagu Dancer
Garifuna Settlement Day approaches in the country of Belize (November 19) where the nation celebrates the rich and vibrant culture of the Garinagu people by observing a Public and Bank Holiday. This young Garinagu girl shared with Ambergris Today her perfect rhythm to the beating of the Garinagu drums; her punta dancing skills were amazing […]
What does the Future Hold?
Everyone always thinks about the future at some point of their life. It’s either whether what to do tomorrow or even what you want to be in the future. For me, I want to be an actor. That’s why I make YouTube videos to help me practice and also to get me on the spotlight. […]
UNICEF Looks into Proper Sewerage Sanitation for San Mateo, San Pedro
Residents of San Mateo have much to rejoice these days. Just last week Mr. Glen Wilson of Bay Trust International Ltd. made a generous donation of $50,000US for road works in the area and on Monday, October 29, 2012, Mrs. Denise Robateau of UNICEF met with Mayor Daniel Guerrero to address the sewerage sanitation in […]
Regional College Volleyball Competition held in San Pedro
San Pedro Junior College will travel to the Belize National Volleyball Competition on November 10, 2012, after placing second at the 2012 Association of Tertiary Level Institutions of Belize ATLIB Northern and Central Regional Volleyball Tournament that took place at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Friday, October 26, 2012. There were six male and two […]
Isla Bonita Marching Band holds Parade-Athon Fundraiser
The Isla Bonita Elementary School Marching Band hit the streets of San Pedro Town drumming their way at a fundraiser they called a Parade-Athon on Saturday, October 27, 2012. The school’s marching band is preparing to participate at the Belize National Band Fest that will be held in March of 2013. The school has started […]
Saga's Annual Halloween Fun!
Saga Humane Society held its 9th annual Halloween party on Sunday, October 28, 2012, at the San Pedro Central Park. There was lots to eat and drink and the dog costume competition was at its best! There were dogs dressed as bee’s, men in black and other adorable costumes. Pet turtles joined in the fun […]
Best Halloween Parties Hosted by San Pedro Holiday Hotel
San Pedro knows how to rock a banging Halloween party and The San Pedro Holiday Hotel has proven to be the best venue for the greatest Halloween bash on the island of Ambergris Caye. The hotel celebrated its annual Halloween Bash on Saturday, October 17, 2012, with a packed house full of revelers from all […]
$50,000US Donation for San Mateo Streets in San Pedro
Residents from the San Mateo Sub-division on North Ambergris Caye will be jumping for joy after learning that the San Pedro Town Council received a generous donation from Bay Trust International Ltd. for the maintenance and work on the streets of San Mateo. Minister of Tourism – Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Mayor Daniel Guerrero, Deputy […]
Alleviating Sewerage Conditions at RC School
San Pedro RC School has been receiving many complaints from parents because of the present conditions in which the bathroom facilities are in. They are constantly expressing their frustrations on the morning shows and to the school’s administration. Last week the San Pedro Town Council took the first steps in remedying the situation at the […]
The Signs of Changing Times In San Pedro
Here we are on Pescador Drive in the center of town right in front of the world famous Elvi’s Kitchen. Call it progress or call it changing times, but what you see in this flashback is very different from what you see today. The tiny short pants have been replaced with the short pants that […]
Ambergris Caye Elementary School Receives Donation from SPTC
Students of Ambergris Caye Elementary School will be enjoying fun days playing at their school’s compound as they have just received a kind donation from the San Pedro Town Council. Deputy Mayor Severo Guerrero along with Mayor Daniel Guerrero handed over a small donation to Ambergris Caye Elementary School of a volleyball, basketball and a […]
Town Council Acquires Compactor Roller for Street Up-keep
The San Pedro Town Council is committed to the up-keep and beautification of the island. The maintenance of the streets has become one of the biggest tasks for the Town Council that has invested thousands of dollars in hard core for the streets as well as for acquiring heavy equipment to fix the streets. On […]
Road to Recovery for Addicts at House of Hope
San Pedro Alcohol and Drug Abuse Institute (SPADAI) is an organization here on the island working arduously to help those with a drug and alcohol addiction to recover from their addictions and become better productive citizens. One of the most recent projects that the group has carried out is picking up of loafers (most with […]
Belizean Businesses Start Rejecting US Currency
Belize’s currency is pegged at $2Bz for $1US. Using American currency in Belize has never been an issue as most establishments accept the currency for payment. But until just recently island folk have started complaining that most, if not all businesses, are giving a hard time accepting US currency. Some business have put up signs […]
Mathieu’s Delicatessen Says Goodbye to San Pedro
Mathieu’s Delicatessen, tiny breakfast and lunch spot on Pescador Drive, supplier of Artisan baked goods and provider of private chef services will be closing their San Pedro store at the end of November. Owners Gunter Mathieu and Anna Williams will be relocating to Placencia, where they will both be joining the prestigious Robert’s Grove Resort. […]
BTB makes first step towards hosting 2013 Mundo Maya Games
Belize City, Belize – October 23rd, 2012 – In the spirit of promoting and representing our commitment to the Mundo Maya initiative, the logo of MUNDO MAYA (registered trademark) is now on the face of the BTB’s building. The logo is formed by the “conch” symbol and the title, MUNDO MAYA. It synthesizes the philosophy […]
Dale Wallace Makes an Original Custom-Made Guitar for Angel Perlita
In March of 2011 Dorian’s Angels had the privilege of visiting Mr. Dale Wallace, San Pedro’s only luthier and well known guitarist. The Angels got to see firsthand how San Pedro’s only luthier works on custom made guitars and other special orders at his work shop; and boy did we have a great time. Check […]
All Saints Day Fair at San Pedro RC School
The San Pedro RC School All Saints’ Day Fair is here once again. The event will take place on Friday, November 2, 2012 starting at 5:00 p.m. at the School Grounds. This year’s All Saints Day Fair will be held to raise funds to relocate the cafeteria to an area where it won’t cause any […]
Why Teach?
By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education ConsultantTeaching, whether in public or private schools, is much more than just a job; it’s a lifetime vocation of continuously wanting to learn while helping others to learn. Those of us who dedicate our lives to the vocation of teaching include not only the teachers who work directly […]