Drive Down Memory Lane
With Graduation so near I can’t help but reminiscence on my childhood and all the fun times I’ve had. My high school days are almost complete/over. I speak of childhood as if it was ages away but I know this comes with the adolescence stage. I am positive many can relate. Indulging in thoughts of […]
Steve Perera & Shelley Estephan Nuptials
“There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved” With this Steve Perera (son of Eneyda Perera & Estevan Perera II) and Shelley Estephan (daughter of Dana Perdomo & Michael Estephan) sealed their love for each other in Holy Matrimony at a ceremony held at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church on […]
BTB Welcomes New Acting Director Of Tourism & Director Of Marketing
Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that after a national search to find the best candidates for the position of Director of Tourism and Director of Marketing and Industry Relations it has selected two well-respected and highly qualified Belizean candidates. Selected as Acting Director of Tourism is Mrs. Laura Esquivel Frampton, and as […]
Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #14
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IFWhen you got home for lunch during the week and you did not get a piece of pig tail in your beans, you felt cheated and on Sunday you felt cheated if you did not get corned beef soup. This is easy to understand […]
Morgan Cartwight Crowned Miss ACES 2012
Ambergris Caye Elementary School held its annual Miss ACES Pageant on Friday, May 25, 2012, at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Two brave contestants gave it their all and at the end of the night lovely miss Morgan Cartwight walked away with the title of Miss ACES 2012. Morgan Cartwight (Standard V student) and Logan Grey […]
Paddle Boarding to the Bar
Paddle boarding is becoming quite common and a new popular sport here in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. After enjoying some time out paddling in front of town, these tourists spotted BC’s Bar and Grill headed to shore where they started changing: “Cervecas Please”. There are not many places in the world were you can paddle […]
Work Starts on San Pedro’s New Cemetery
It is no news for residents of San Pedro to hear that the cemetery located at the end of Barrier Reef Drive on the beach side has surpassed its maximum capacity and cannot accommodate more bodies for burial. But the good news is that the San Pedro Town Council and Hon. Manuel Heredia have allocated […]
Students Perform at Festival of Arts Showcase
The Island’s primary school children participated in the Festival of Art that was held on Thursday, May 24, 2012, at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium, San Pedro High School, were they presented colorful, vibrant and fun performances. The showcase allowed them the opportunity to enter the national competition for the Festival that will take place […]
Youth Rally Positively Impacts San Pedro Youth
The youth are the future of our country and as parents, educators, family members and friends, it is very important that we guide them in the right direction and encourage them to hitch their wagon to a star and never give up. With this in mind, in a collaborative effort between Belize Telemedia Limited, RESTORE […]
Toledo Hosts Successful Cacao-Fest
The Toledo Cacao-Fest 2012, which was held this past weekend in southern Belize, drew scores of locals and tourists alike; wanting to experience Toledo’s celebration of Cacao and its rich natural heritage. The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) reported being in attendance at this unique and cultural event and had representation from both its National […]
Reduction of Fuel Pump Prices
Good New! The price of fuel at the pump stations is going down in the next few days as the Ministry of Finance informs the general public of decreased in pump prices of Fuel Products for the tanker that arrived on May 23, 2012. The Belize City Pump Prices per gallon changed as follows (effective […]
Meet Caye Caulker’s Miss Lobster Fest Contestants
The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant Committee is pleased to present the delegates for this year’s Miss Lobster Fest 2012-2013 pageant. Five lovely young ladies have taken up the challenge and have commenced with preparation to give a great show for the general public to enjoy. The five beautiful contestants are Jasmine Arce, Sylvia Joseph, Shania Sanchez, Vicky […]
Rebecca Stirm Sews Her Way To Win Fashion Competition
AGSelectPR, Kingston, Thursday, May 24, 2012: Having won prior challenges on episodes two, four and six, Rebecca Stirm’s episode 9 win makes the Belizean Designer the contestant with the most wins on Season Two of Caribbean fashion reality series Mission Catwalk which has seen participants from five Caribbean countries competing in its second season. After […]
Jaime Manzano & Jessica Eiley Nuptials
Jaime Manzano and Jessica Eiley merged their two lives into one of man and wife on Saturday, May 19, 2012, as they headed to the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church to be wed. And they asked their invited guests to “dress to impress” at their wedding reception that followed and which was filled with fireworks, […]
Condolences on the Passing of Doña Teresa Betancourt
Ambergris Today and the community of San Pedro send out sincere condolences to the Betancourt family on the passing away of Teresa de Jesus Betancourt (October 3, 1935 – May 19, 2012). Doña Teresa (76) is survived by her children Maria Castellanos, Yolanda Aguilar and Audelio Betancourt (Emidio Betancourt +, Mario Betancourt +). We extend […]
Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #13
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANOSome of us like the traditions and the mentality of the past while others prefer the fast and easy way of modern times. I must confess I am of both schools of thought depending on the issue. For example I love cooking on my charcoal […]
Hurricane Season Kick Starts Early
It rained and it rained and it rained over the weekend in San Pedro and most of the country was also waterlogged as the unexpected start of the rainy season came early. It is usually June that kick starts the rainy season all the way to November (also known as hurricane season), but May (as […]
Belizean Native to Carry Olympic Torch
Meet 24-year-old, Joel Hodgson, a born Belizean, adopted by Scottish parents and brought up in Renton, Bunbartonsire. Joel was recently featured on the Daily Record Website for being a great role model facing many adversities and who will now proudly carry the Olympic torch and represent Belize in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Joel has come […]
The Looks of a Small Fishing Village
This Flashback clearly shows the elements of a fishing village versus a tourism destination. The seaweed along the beach indicates that there was no daily raking to impress our visiting tourists. The short small piers were sites for fishermen to clean their produce and embark into their fishing vessels. The small red skiff was used […]
National Festival of Arts – Art Exhibit Launch
The National Institute of Culture and History, through the Institute of Creative Arts, continues to uphold a rich tradition of artistic talent and creativity by presenting the National Festival of Arts. Each year, the flourished fruits of raw Belizean talent can be seen through the District Festival of Arts from Preschool, Primary and Secondary levels. […]
Unlearn Old Habits And Replace With Effective Ones, Part II
Final Article in the Series by Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant – Part I of this article focused on old, comfortable but harmful, habits deeply grounded in Belize’s Education systems/schools that others, not teachers/students, should unlearn and replace. Part II focuses specifically on “learning” in our schools today in 21st Century Belize, […]
A Diver's Paradise
I think we have found out where the Diver’s Hangout is in San Pedro! LOL. Wetsuites hang over to dry on the balconies at Sunbreeze Suites one afternoon as divers return from their diving expeditions. Belize is for Divers!
Reef Week 2012 Celebrated in San Pedro
“Celebrating our Natural Heritage – Securing our Future” The reef is a very important ecosystem for our beautiful island and country. In order to create awareness and help preserve it, every year Reef Week is celebrated in honor of our natural heritage. This year it was celebrated under the theme “Celebrating our Natural Heritage, Securing […]
Commonwealth Secretary-General's First Visit to Belize
Commonwealth Secretary-General Kamalesh Sharma began a three-day visit to Belize on Tuesday, May 15, 2012, which was his first to the country. Mr Sharma heard first-hand how the small Caribbean nation has been coping with the challenges posed by the global fuel, food and financial crises. He also explored how the partnership between Belize and […]
Teachers Celebrated During Education Week
Happy Teacher’s Day! The San Pedro Town Council hosted all the wonderful teacher of Ambergris Caye in a great banquet and party at the San Pedro Lion’s Den on Thursday, May 17, 2012, as part of Education Week, joining them in the celebration was the staff of the Dr. Otto Rodriquez Poly Clinic. Today, May […]