Flavors of Belize Launches Cookbook
Finally, all of Belize’s most delicious dishes all brought together in one beautiful hardcover cookbook; Flavors of Belize is our nation’s first cookbook of its kind. Bringing together the best of Belizean recipes from across the country, this amazing book includes signature dishes from some of the country’s most renowned chefs and family recipes passed […]
Belize Set to Host Two World-Rated Darts Tournaments
For the first time ever Belize will be the host of two prestigious world-rated darts tournaments, the 19th Annual Caribbean Cup and the 6th World Darts Federation Americas Cup. The tournaments take place this month in Belize City from July 20 – 30, 2012. Sports Councilor Gaby Nuñez presented a check of $1,500Bze to Mr. […]
Estel’s Receives TripAdvisor’s Certificate of Excellence
It couldn’t have happened to a better place, the people have spoken and TripAdvisor has awarded. With a rating of 4.5, Estel’s Dine by the Sea has earned a place among the very best with a Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor. “TripAdvisor had become the world’s largest travel site by recognizing the power of traveler […]
Video Pick: Belize in Lifetime Talk Show Spotlight
In case you missed it, here is the full clip of Belize being featured at The Balancing Act morning show on the Lifetime Network that aired last week Friday, June 29, 2012. Special guest Laura Esquivel-Frampton from the Belize Tourism Board introduces Belize as the Caribbean getaway’s treasure to viewers with colorful photos and videos […]
Graduations 2012 – Part II!!
Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES)Three proud graduates marched down the aisle at the San Pedro Lion’s Den on Wednesday, June 27, 2012, for the official graduation ceremony of ACES. The three proud graduates were Hunter Gray who delivered the Welcome Address, Yolanie Sutherland – Valedictorian of the 2012 Class and Ian Galbraith who delivered the […]
Miss Belize Contestant for Costa Maya Festival 2012
This week the International Costa Maya Festival proudly presents Miss Belize, Karen Jasmine Middleton, the 19-year-old beauty representative from the district of Corozal will be vying for the title of Reina de la Costa Maya 2012 along with seven other Central American beauties. She will join seven other contestants from around the Mundo Maya countries, […]
Mosquito Fogger and Motorcycle Donated to Town Council
Mosquitoes be GONE! The rainy season has begun and Mayor Danny Guerrero is occupied in getting the streets back in order because of the heavy rains. But not only does the rain cause troubles on our streets, it also brings out some nasty pests – mosquitoes. Island residents are constantly complaining that not enough is […]
One Last Goodbye!
Teen Talk Reporter Emilie Gomez submits her last article as she bids farewell to San Pedro High School, leave the country on an international tour with the Belize Dance Company and then furthers her education abroad. Emilie will travel to Europe this week as a member of the Belize Dance Company which will participate in […]
New Police Truck Donated During Police Week
Police week was observed throughout the country of Belize under the theme “Let’s Unite and Continue to Make Belize Safe” with several activities carried out from Sunday, June 24, 2012 to Saturday, June 30, 2012. The San Pedro Police Department also held several activities of its own throughout the week. Kicking off the week-long activities […]
Inspiration Telethon Surpasses $1 Million Target
– Press Release – The one million dollar goal set by Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow for the Inspiration Telethon was surpassed as some $1,093,368.66 in pledges and donations was reported at the end of the event on Saturday. Throughout the 10-hour long telethon, persons were able to donate by credit card, text, checks, wire transfers, […]
San Pedro High Baseball Team Prepares for Games in Panama
The San Pedro High School baseball team is preparing arduously for a sports challenge which will be a first for the school and for Belize. The team will be representing the country at the Student Athlete Games in Panama City, Panama taking place in September. The high school team is actually a male softball team […]
Road Work At Airstrip Area Commences
Mayor Daniel Guerrero is committed to working on improving the streets of San Pedro, La Isla Bonita. He has put emphasis is maintaining our island clean and along with the help of his foramens he has been working on fixing up the streets of our island. Last month the road on North Ambergris Caye was […]
Caye Caulker Drops “Go Slow” Motto for Lobster Fest
It’s the Belizean island that is known for the “Go Slow” motto that explains the lifestyle of the our neighboring island of Caye Caulker, but that motto is thrown out the window during their Lobster Fest celebration. The tiny island comes alive for three days as Caye Caulker offers a different kind Lobster Fest! The […]
Wild Ones in Paradise – Caye Caulker
“Hey I heard you were a wild one” states FloRida in his hit song. There were plenty of those partying in Caye Caulker this weekend for their last day of Lobster Fest. Great music, people, food, drinks and surrounded by aquamarine refreshing water, who wouldn’t want to go all out and celebrate in paradise.
Dying Arts Of Fishermen -Making Gill Nets #1
By Angel Nuñez Fishermen of the past were skilled in many arts besides the art of catching fish and lobsters. Some people might not think of catching fish as an art, but have you tried catching fish with a hand line or reel and failed? Of course you fail many times because fish were biting […]
Wave Music Celebrates # 1!
Friday, June 29, 2012 many people headed to the hottest club in town, Jaguar’s Temple Night Club to celebrate with the crew of San Pedro’s music Tv Show “Wave Music” as they celebrated their first anniversay with neon colors and sunglasses. Amazing entertaiment by local DJ’s Big Dzl Productions and DJ Fast along with celebrity […]
La Alborada Highlights Dia de San Pedro Festivities
The Feast of our patron saint – Saint Peter was celebrated in grand style this year as the San Pedro Town Council and Catholic Church held traditional ceremonies in honor of our patron saint. Highlighting this year’s festivities was La Alborada which took place on Thursday, June 28, 2012, at the Friendship Park in front […]
La Plaza De San Pedro -The Old Football Field
Before attaining the odd name of ‘Saca Chispas’ given by “We Don’t Know Who”, the official name this sports field is La Plaza de San Pedro. The land was donated to the village by one of San Pedro’s benefactors, Mr. Apoloño “Tuto” Alamilla (RIP). La Plaza de San Pedro was first used exclusively for baseball […]
Belize Tourism Showing Positive Signs and Setting New Records
Press Release Belize Tourism Board, Belize Tourism Statistics Report 2012 – Belize continues to ride the wave of the record-breaking overnight tourist arrivals that awed the Belize Tourism Industry in 2011. Last year’s success spawned an outstanding momentum that has resulted in an impressive 7.4% spike over 2011’s figures for the first five months: January […]
Video Pick: Belize Kiting Colors
“this place and its people has been inspiring me”Kitexplorer-Takoon produced this amazing video of island life through the eyes of kite surfing experts at Kitexplorer here in Belize. With offices in San Pedro and Caye Caulker and their workplace being the crystal clear turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea, the gang at Kitexplorer were able […]
Boosting Tourism at Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve
On Thursday, June 21, 2012, after the ground breaking ceremony for the San Pedro Sunset Boardwalk and Water Taxi Terminal, Minister of Tourism & Culture Hon. Manuel Heredia, Mayor Daniel Guerrero, along with members of the Belize Tourism Board and national media, took a familiarization trip to the Bacalar Chico National Park & Marine Reserve. […]
Soca Star Kevin Lyttle for Costa Maya 2012
“Turn Me On” says the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival as it confirms the participation of Caribbean Soca superstar Kevin Lyttle for Friday, August 3, 2012 at the festival that will run from August 2 to the 5, 2012. The Costa Maya Festival committee wants to please all generations of music lovers and decided […]
Miss Panama Contestant for Costa Maya Pageant 2012
The Costa Maya Festival presents Karen Elena Jordan Meitia, 23-year-old beauty representative from Panama who will be vying for the title of Reina de la Costa Maya 2012 along with seven other Central American beauties. Karen is the current titleholder of Miss International Panama 2012 that she won at the grand finale of the 45th […]
Nine Delegates for Miss Belize Pageant, July 7
Queen of the Jewel, The Next Miss Belize introduces the Miss Belize Delegates for the Miss Belize pageant that will take place on Saturday, July 7, 2012, in Belize City at the Bliss Theatre at 8p.m. The delegates have already been touring the country, attending gala events and preparing for the big night’s event. This […]
International Regattas Held During SP Lobster Fest
Guatemalans are victorious in two international Regattas held in San Pedro – Throughout the day, on Saturday, June 23, 2012, 21 Optimist sailing dinghies and six Laser sloops competed off Central Park in what is called the First Belize/ Guatemala Friendly Regatta. Despite the variable and puny winds of the day The San Pedro Sailing […]