Minister of Blue Economy Says Not Seeking to Change Ban on Gillnets
In a press release issued yesterday, Tuesday, March 17, 2021, the Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries and Oceana Belize fired at the Ministry of Blue Economy expressing their concerns that the Ministry appears to be rapidly moved to substantially alter Statutory Instrument 158 of 2020, effectively overturning the gillnet ban. Today, Hon. Andre Perez, Minister of […]
No Side Effects A Week After My First COVID-19 Vaccine Shot
I was not eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine just yet, as the Government of Belize was only vaccinating frontline health workers, senior citizens over 60 and those with underlying health issues. It is Phase I of the country’s vaccination program, but last week I was lucky to be recipient of the first of two shots […]
Take Me to Half Moon Caye, Belize
“To escape and lay back quietly on the beach – that’s the idea of PARADISE.” – John Romero says it best with his recent post on Instagram as we celebrate Reef Week in Belize. Simply Magical Copyright © 2021 John Romero/ All Rights Reserved Click Here for More News on Ambergris Today Online
COVID-19 Vaccinations Gain Momentum in Belize
The Ministry of Health and Wellness this week announced the arrival of 25,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines to Belize. The donation was made possible by the people and Government of India. The COVID-19 Vaccination Exercise continues this week with the remaining frontline health workers in the public and private sector. Thereafter, the Ministry will move […]
Prime Minister Briceno Offers Unwavering Support to San Pedro
Prime Minister Briceño assures that his government will restore San Pedro as the premier tourist destination of Belize – “I am so grateful to San Pedro, because when I decided that I wanted to put my name to be the leader of the PUP in 2008, I had a lot of difficulties in trying to […]
Minister of Health and Wellness Commits to Delivering a Hospital for San Pedro
Hon. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness reiterated his commitment to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, making a donation of equipment to the San Pedro Poly Clinic during his visit to the island this week. He was a special invited guest at the Town Council swearing-in ceremony that took place on Monday, March 8, […]
Mayor Wally Nuñez and Councilors Officially Sworn into Office
At a small gathering attended by key party supporters, family and friend of the People’s United Party, Mayor Gualberto Wally Nuñez and his councilors were officially sworn into office on Monday, March 8, 2021 at the Ambergris Stadium. Hon. Andre Perez, Area Representative and Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation, delivered the welcome address […]
Happy to See Our Island Doctors Receive COVID-19 Vaccine
After receiving a donation of 1,000 Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the Government and people of Barbados, Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness began vaccinating frontline workers last week. We are glad to see that our frontline workers in the health sector have been vaccinated here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Island doctors, nurses and even […]
San Pedro Wakes Up to New Mayor Wally Nunez and his Six Councilors
In his very first speech to San Pedro, newly elect Mayor Wally Nuñez embraced Area Rep Honorable Andre Perez to his working team. Wally said, “I do not have a slate anymore. I have TEAM EIGHT, ” and he looked at Andre Perez to welcome him to his working team. Wally went on to thank God, his […]
Caribbean Sargassum Virtual Workshop to Benefit Belize
Sargassum Products for Climate Resilience to mitigate harsh impacts on Caribbean States – The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) and Plant & Food Research, a New Zealand Crown Research Institute, will host a virtual training workshop on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. The session—which will be conducted with the assistance of Prof Mona Webber of the […]
Former Chair of Hol Chan Presents Community Contributions
The former Chairman of the Board of Directors of Hol Chan Marine Reserve, Kevin Gonzalez, presents community contributions by HCMR from 2016 to 2021. The Board would like to share its accomplishments during its tenure. – Paid Release – Click Here for More News on Ambergris Today Online
Belize Confirms First Case of UK Variant of COVID-19 in member of BATSUB
– Press Release – The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has been working assiduously to protect and preserve the health of the Belizean population. It is in that regard that the Ministry informs the public that it has received 15 of the nasopharyngeal swabs that were sent to Baylor College in Houston for gene […]
San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero's Farewell Address
“Greetings my fellow residents of San Pedro Town. As we prepare to go to the polls and elect a New Mayor and councilors in the next few days, I wish to extend my gratitude, expand on our challenges and accomplishments and leave with good wishes. My vision and inspiration to serve came from my dad, […]
Statement from Kevin Gonzalez, Former Chairman Hol Chan Marine Reserve
– Press Release – “I am grateful to finally have the opportunity to speak publicly. I look forward to beginning the process of rebutting the allegations and accusations made at a recent press conference against the Board of Directors of which I was Chairman. First let me say that we have a genuine love and […]
Belize Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccines
The Ministry of Health and Wellness today announced that Belize received a donation of 1,000 Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccines from the Government and people of Barbados that arrived in country by cargo flight early this morning, Wednesday, February 24, 2021. The Acting Director of Health Services, Dr. Melissa Diaz and Dr. Julio Sabido, from the Ministry […]
$4Mil in Potential Mismanagement at Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation and Area Representative for Belize Rural South, Andre Perez, held a press conference on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, to share the preliminary finding of the Audit Report commissioned by the Minister on the financial state of affairs at Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Based on the preliminary audit report […]
Obituary of Edita Borham
Edita Borham, (nee Vasquez) was born on 16 September, 1931, in what was then the small fishing village of San Pedro, on the island of Ambergris Caye. Her parents were Francisco and Juliana Nunez and she was one of eight children. Her father was a fisherman; life was hard, including having to go through a […]
Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation 100 Day Plan Progress Report
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation is pleased to announce its achievements since November 2020. The Ministry has successfully commenced the establishment of a Policy and Planning Unit to guide the process of developing the Ministry’s five-year strategic plan. Additionally, the Ministry will develop policies to facilitate the implementation of the strategic plan. […]
Roots of San Pedro – Fido Nuñez
Fido Nuñez is perhaps one of the San Pedro name most known around the world. His name is Wilfrido Nuñez but known to everyone as Fido (pronounced Feedo). He was born to Francisco Nuñez, bother of Cruz Nuñez, the patriarch of the large Nuñez Family in San Pedro. His immediate family consists of Chabby Nuñez Salazar and Wilfrido […]
Dr. Solorzano Appointed Chairperson of the National AIDS Commission
The Office of the Prime Minister has announced the appointment of Dr. Griovanni Solorzano as the new Chairperson of the National AIDS Commission (NAC)/Country Coordinator Mechanism (CCM). Dr. Solorzano’s appointment came into effect on Wednesday, February 3, 2021. He replaces previous Chairperson, Mrs. Laura Tucker-Longsworth. Dr. Solorzano, a resident of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, […]
Covid-19 Vaccines Coming to Belize and Caribbean
Belize is slated to begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines as early as the end of February, along with Caribbean countries. Through the diligent work of COVAX and the World Health Organization, Belize has officially guaranteed vaccinations for approximately 30% of its population, starting with Front Line Workers that includes all resort and hotel staff. Vaccination will […]
Record Breaking Toy Pirate Ship Sails the High Seas to Belize
A toy pirate ship, named Adventure, launched by two young brothers, Ollie (11) and Harry(8) Ferguson, from Aberdeenshire, Scotland, had previously sailed the high seas to Scandinavia and onwards to Barbados before being lost at sea. A new toy ship was then launched off the coast of Guyana to continue the transatlantic adventure. Today, Wednesday, January […]
Belize Announces Approved COVID-19 Testing Sites
On January 14, 2021, the Ministry of Health and Wellness announced plans to expand testing to include persons requiring negative COVID-19 tests for entry to other countries. To this end, the Ministry has published a list of approved COVID-19 testing sites. Additional testing sites will be added to the above-mentioned lists over the next six […]
Roots of San Pedro – Enrique Staines
– by Angel Nuñez – Enrique Staines was to San Pedro what George Price was to the country of Belize. George Price inherited a country with all rural communities without potable water, without electricity, and no telephones. Similarly, when Mr. Enrique Staines became village chairman, there was no 24-hour electricity in San Pedro. But by 1968, Mr. […]
COVID-19 Tests to be Offered to Persons Departing Belize
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on January 12, 2021 that it will require a negative COVID-19 test from all passengers arriving in the United States, as of January 26, 2021. Posed to have severe impacts on Belize’s tourism sector, The Ministry of Health and Wellness has announced that it will expand […]