Possible Power Outages in Belize as Workers Plan Strike
There is a high possibility that we might be left in the dark as the grievances filed by the Belize Energy Workers Union (BEWU) against the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) are a standstill. Members of the BEWU have staged demonstrations against their employer since, according to the union, they have been unable to meet with […]
Swing That Bridge!
Belizean photographer Jamil Loskot had the opportunity to capture this Belizean tradition at its best…The iconic Swing Bridge of Belize City being turned by a team of 10 men, this Sunday, May 6, 2012 at 7:00a.m. It was a part of routine maintenance for the bridge, commented Loskot, who had the privilege of being on […]
SPHS Business Fair 2012
Saturday, May 5, 2012, San Pedro High School held its annual Business Fair at the R. Angel Auditorium. The Juniors and Seniors greeted all their customers with open arms and tried their best to impress, sell and represent their businesses. Just like in the business world today, there were many competitors and excellent marketing teams. […]
Super Perigee Moon Shines Over Belize
If you missed the Super Moon this past weekend, it’s very unfortunate and if you missed the Super Moon this weekend over San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, even more tragic. Yes the entire world was looking up at the same moon on Saturday, May 5, 2012, as Earth’s glorious moon was and will be 14% […]
Rumors Dismissed of Belize Prime Minister’s Ailing Health
The Belize Press Office sent out a press release on Friday, May 4, 2012, informing the general public that Hon. Dean Barrow, Prime Minister of Belize, is in very good health and is presently in Miami accompanying his wife for medical treatment. It had come to the Office’s attention that mischievous rumors had been circulating […]
Kindest Kid in San Pedro Award 2012 Nominations
Be Kind Belize is looking for the “Kindest Kid” in the community and with your help they are selecting one out of these four nomination who were selected from a larger list of entries. Following are the final nominations for the Kindest Kid in San Pedro Award 2012. Every primary school in San Pedro was […]
Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Severo Castillo
Ambergris Today and the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, mourns the passing of Mr. Severo Castillo who left us on Thursday, May 3, 2012. He is survived by his wife Valeria Castillo, children Addy, Milly, Ermita, Ciela, Lupita, Rosie and Mundo and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We extend our sincere condolences to the Castillo […]
The Very First Ones In San Pedro (Part 5)
By Angel NuñezIt has been a pleasant task reminiscing on the VERY FIRST ONES in San Pedro, like the first airstrip and the first plane as well as the first doctors or even the first prostitutes who provided service to the gentlemen around 1920, almost one hundred years ago. Well here are a few more […]
Space Object Falls Down to Guatemala/Belize Border
It was reported that residents of Benque Viejo del Carmen, Belize and neighboring Guatemala area sighted a bright white light cutting across the sky on Monday, April 30, 2012. Reports have been confirmed by the Space Command in the United States about the entry of a space object that fell into Earth and crashing near […]
More Speed Bumps, More Wardens, Traffic Safety Continues
The San Pedro Town Council embarked on a Road Traffic Safety Campaign in early April with intentions to promote safe driving on the island. During the campaign banners were placed all over town while speed bumps and street corners (no parking areas) were given a paint job. During the Town Council’s familiarization visits to schools, […]
Sandy Beaches And Backyards In San Pedro
One of the things Sanpedranos really enjoyed was the privilege of being bare footed all the time. Ninety nine percent of Sanpedranos went about their day without shoes. But that was only possible because all our beaches and all our streets were covered with six inches of soft white sand. Here you are looking at […]
Zelly Lisbey Celebrates Quinceaños "Under the Sea"
With an “Under the Sea” themed Quinceaños Party, including the appearances of Sebastian the crab, Ursula and an underwater scene, Zelly Lisbey celebrated her 15th Birthday in grand style at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Following a celebratory mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church, Zelly invited her family […]
Belmopan Brothers Drown in River
The Labor Day Holiday, May 1, 2012, in Belize became a tragic one for a Belmopan family as two brothers drowned in the Belize River along the Banana Bank area after they decided to take a dip at a very popular swimming spot. The shocking news took San Pedro residents by surprise as one of […]
Costa Maya Festival Dates Announced to Celebrate Maya 2012
The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival has set the dates for their Maya 2012 themed celebrations for August 2 to the 5, 2012. With this, preparations have started for yet another year of cultural and high-energy presentations from across the Mundo Maya countries along the Americas. No word yet on which international artist will […]
Vote for Luis A. Romero on KTV Latino Karaoke
Luis Ariel Romero and friends are asking for your support to vote for him as he competes in Belize City Channel 5’s KTV Latino Karaoke Competition. The show airs live on Channel 5 (Local channel 10 in San Pedro) every Tuesday at 9p.m. Text “1” to 5885 and vote for Luis Ariel Romero. If you […]
CG Esthetics Holds Spring Celebration
Carole Goudreau of CG Esthetics held a Spring Celebration at one of San Pedro’s hotspots, Kama Lounge, on Monday, April 30, 2012. The Spring Celebration was in honor of all friends, clients, resort owners, mangers, wedding planners, photographers and florists. Carole working on a bridal hair style During the event lovely Ms. Carole Goudreau gave […]
Rebecca Stirm Leads The Pack On Mission Catwalk
AGSelectPR, Kingston, Wednesday, May 2, 2012: Caribbean fashion reality series Mission Catwalk is on its sixth episode and Belize’s Rebecca Stirm-the only contestant to win more than one challenge since the start of the second season on March 27th- has copped her third win with a dress designed around the red HIV/AIDS awareness ribbon. In […]
First Ever Fly Fishing Film Tour in Belize a Success
It was the first ever in Belize and San Pedro had the honor of hosting Costa Del Mar’s Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012. With the help of Tres Pescados Fly Shop of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, fly fishing enthusiasts from all over the world convened at the outdoor viewing theater that was set up at […]
Reducing Demand and Supply of Illicit Drugs in Belize
– Press Release – Ministry of Health to Host Historic 5th Meeting of the Directors of National Drug Council – The National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC), Ministry of Health will be hosting the 5th Meeting of the Directors of National Drug Council on 3rd and 4th May 2012 at the Radisson Fort Gorge Hotel […]
Enter Lobster Fest T-Shirt Competition
What a Catch – Permit Fishing in Belize
It is with no doubt that Belize is one of the greatest places on earth for sports fishing and visitors from all over the world travel to our beautiful country to fish the grand slam trio of Permit, Bonefish and Tarpon. Sending in this great picture of his sport fishing adventures here in San Pedro, […]
Prime Minister Meets with Civil Society in Response to Crime in City
The Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean Barrow, convened a meeting with civil society on Friday, April 27, 2012, to apprise them of the government’s response to the recent increase in gang-related crime and the heightened tensions in Belize City. In the meeting, the Prime Minister, the Minister of National Security, the Director of RESTORE […]
Belize and Guatemala Agree On Date for Simultaneous Referenda
At the headquarters of the Organization of American States (OAS) on Friday, April 27, 2012, delegations from Belize and Guatemala, headed by their respective Foreign Ministers, Wilfred Elrington and Harold Caballeros, met with OAS Secretary General, José Miguel Insulza, to determine the date on which the simultaneous single issue referenda will take place in both […]
The Monkey Room at Mahogany Hall
After two full days running around western Belize following HRH Prince Harry during his Royal Visit it was truly a heavenly experience to kick back and relax in the natural surroundings of the Cayo District. It was my turn for the royal treatment as the magnificent door of my personal mansion opened up and greeted […]
Second Detainee Dies in San Pedro Police Custody
A second person has died in the hands of San Pedro Police this year as 38- year-old detainee Kevin “Bocco T” Myvette (aka Kevin Kelly) of Fairweather Street in Belize City was found dead in his holding cell at the San Pedro Police Station on Thursday, April 26, 2012, after 11p.m. According to Police reports, […]