Tropic Air Increases Flights to San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Tropic Air announced on Tuesday, July 31, 2012, that it will be increasing its non-stop service between Belize City (International) and San Pedro Sula, Honduras from three (3) to five (5) times a week effective November 4th, 2012. This is a direct result of the increasing demand and the support that our customers have given […]
Rising Belizean Star, Fashion Designer Rebecca Stirm
She became widely known in the country and got some great international exposure after she participated in the Jamaican reality fashion television program Mission Catwalk. After proving very successful in most of the challenges given to her in the show, Rebecca Stirm is now becoming a household name in Belize. She did not win the […]
Saga Reserved Tables for Costa Maya
Humane Dog Eradication to Commence
The San Pedro Town Council and Saga Humane Society just announced that the first roundup of stray dogs is only days away. They are asking dog owners to please keep all pet dogs confined to their property or tethered. Please share this with your friends and neighbors as well. Also leash laws need to be […]
Five Arrested and Charged for Illegal Fishing at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve is one of the most visited sites on the island of San Pedro and the Reserve’s Management works arduously in keeping the area well protected in order to conserve its abundant marine life. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012, five persons were caught fishing in the no-take-zone and were arrested by […]
Partners for Belize Render Free Clinics in San Pedro
A group of doctors and nurses from Cincinnati, Ohio, were here in beautiful San Pedro as part of mission trip to provide dental services for adults and children, dermatology, general health evaluations and treatment for prolonged and chronic pain free of charge. Clinical services were carried from Friday, July 27, 2012 to Tuesday, July 31, […]
Costa Maya Beauties Visit Cahal Pech Maya Site In Cayo
The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival kicks off tonight, August 2, 2012, in Ambergris Caye, Belize with the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant, one of the biggest draws of the festival. To entice you even more to attend the festival here are official pictures of the eight delegates at a photo shoot that […]
Kevin Lyttle Arrives in San Pedro
Soca Star Kevin Lyttle arrived one day before his performing night on Maya Island Air to enjoy the best of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Ambergris Today’s Gerry Badillo met up with Lyttle upon his arrivals and got the chance to interview and inform him about San Pedro, Belize. Lyttle is excited to showcase his […]
BTB Donates Motorcycles to Tourism Police Unit
Belize City, Belize – Wednesday, August 1st, 2012 – The Belize Tourism Board is proud to furnish the Tourism Police Unit (TPU) this week with three brand new motorcycles; two Honda CG125 Storm motorcycles and one Suzuki ZS125 motorcycle, to be utilized for effective policing within tourism destinations. With tourist arrivals to Belize on the […]
Belize Launches Jasmine Alert Child Kidnapping Emergency Warning System
The tragic kidnapping and murder of 16-year-old Jasmine Lowe hit hard the hearts of Belizeans across the country and her death initiated a movement to address the issue of kidnapping and abductions of children. On Tuesday, July 31, 2012, the Jasmine Alert system was launched in Belize that involves a voluntary partnership between law-enforcement agencies, […]
Miss San Pedro 2012 Beauty Contestants Announced
Four beautiful young ladies have taken on the challenge to participate in this year’s Miss San Pedro Pageant; they are Naiely Puc, Darcie Zepeda, Ashley Rhaburn and Adriana Haylock. These four beautiful young ladies will take center stage on Saturday, September 1, 2012, as they vie for the coveted title of being San Pedro’s Beauty […]
Miss Honduras Costa Maya Celebrates Belizean Birthday
Miss Honduras turned 19 in Belize as she arrived to partake in the Costa Maya Pageant. On Friday, July 27, 2012, Miss Honduras Sthefany Maolyth Piñeda Perez was given a special treat by the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. As the group of ladies were given a tour to the Iguana Project, an initiative by the […]
Belize One of the Best Dressed at Olympics Opening Ceremonies
The London 2012 Olympics Opening Ceremonies kicked off on Friday, July 27, 2012, and the next couple of weeks will be all about the athletics, but the main focus on Friday night was on the pageantry of the games and the outfits of the athletes. There are 204 participating countries at the London Olympics of […]
Costa Maya Sunset
It’s everything ‘Costa Maya’ these days as the festival fever invades the island of Ambergris Caye, Belize for the International Costa Maya Festival that will take place from Friday, August 2 to Sunday, August 5, 2012. One of the main attractions of the festival is the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant where eight beauty […]
Costa Maya Pageant Beauties Enjoy Adventures in Belize
The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival commences on Thursday, August 2, 2012, but pageant week starts a seven days ahead the festival with the arrival of the eight delegates who kick start a whirlwind of activates leading up to competition night. This year the delegates arrived on Thursday, July 26, 2012, and were whisked […]
PADI Certifies 34 Junior Open Water Divers in San Pedro
We who live in this beautiful island of Ambergris Caye are privileged to have the beautiful Caribbean Sea right in front of us to enjoy its abundant marine life. While many travel from across the world to dive the wonders that our majestic sea has to offer, some of us who live here have never […]
Costa Maya Pageant Delegates Hosted in Tropical Night
Ramon’s Village Resort, the official resort and sponsor of the Costa Maya Pageant, hosted a fantastic evening of fun, fashion and island entertainment during Noche Tropical, Saturday, July 28, 2012, where it hosted the eight contestants of the Costa Maya Pageant who have arrived in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The competition started way before pageant […]
Beauties of Sea and Air Festival
The Costa Maya International Festival actually had its origin as The San Pedro International Sea and Air Festival. It was the brainchild of a few Sanpedranos along with members of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, particularly Bruce and Victoria Collins. The early days of the festival had the participation of Belize, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras […]
Are You an Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? Number 17
By Angel Nuñez YOUK KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IF In your days you could only buy nightly raffles from some women and children and on Sundays you bought Panama instead of lottery. These nightly raffles included a $15.00 cash prize for 25 cents or a case of lemonade, or some toy. During […]
San Pedro Features in News Exchange Magazine
The newest edition of New Exchange (NE) Magazine is out in stores already and Ambergris Today is happy to boast a few of San Pedro’s very own featured in the pages of Belize’s first magazine. Ambergris Today, Jose Luis Zapata Photography and Wave Music Festival all graced the magazine with coverage on San Pedro’s dining […]
SPTC Presents Financial and Progress Report
The San Pedro Town Council presented the “handed-over” financial report and a progress report on their first 100 days in office. The public meeting took place at the San Pedro Lions Den on Thursday, July 27, 2012, where Mayor Daniel Guerrero and his councilors along with Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr. took center stage to present […]
St. Peter’s College Closed Down!
St. Peter’s College has been closed by the Ministry of Education after having being in operation for the past 15 years. St. Peter’s College was forced to close down its doors on Thursday, July 19, 2012, for failing to comply with the standard rules and regulations of the Ministry of Education as it pertains to […]
Work Commences on New Classrooms for SPRCS
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School is San Pedro’s oldest educational institution and has been operating since the 1920’s. The current building which still stands on the school ground was built in 1963 and gradually as years go by more classrooms are added since the school has an increased enrollment every year Even though the […]
Belize is Finalist for Miss World Top Model in China
Belizean beauty Chantae Guy is presently at Ordos, China as she is proudly representing Belize at the Miss World Pageant. Miss Chantae Guy is among 120 contestants vying for the prestigious title and is definitely making us proud since she was chosen to compete for Miss World Top Model Competition. Miss World will be presenting […]
Archaeological Sites in Belize to Benefit from Sustainable Tourism Investment
Belmopan, Belize – A commitment from the Ministry of Tourism and Culture and the Belize Tourism Board to invest in a quality tourism experience and improved visitor management at Belize’s archaeological sites was cemented on July 13. Construction contracts totaling over $680,000Bz ($346,000US) were signed with two local firms, ASCON and Usher Construction Ltd. Under […]