BTIA Launches Successful Belize Tourism Expo (BETEX)
The Belize Tourism Expo 2012 was officially opened on Wednesday, April 25, 2012, attracting an audience of approximately 300 – 350 local and international tourism professionals and international press representatives to Belize to see what the country has to offer. The opening ceremony took place at the Belize House of Culture. Guests at the opening […]
Video Pick: Belize in Ellen's Global Dance Dare
The caption says Breanne Leinum – Guatemala, but for anyone who lives or knows San Pedro, the video clearly shows that it’s San Pedro, Belize – Central Park to be exact. Well, check this out! Ellen Degeneres of the Ellen talk show has this Global Dance Dares which has people dancing behind unsuspecting people in […]
Belize Pursues ‘Mundo Maya Games’ Project
Belize City, Belize – April 25, 2012 – Belize is one of the five countries that form the Mundo Maya Organization (MMO), which is pursuing the implementation of a new project called the ‘Mundo Maya Games.’ The MMO is a historical collaboration among Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and Belize whose aim is to promote […]
Learning How to Lose Makes You a Winner
Success is something we all strive for. It is more than right to have that motivation in life, but when the satisfaction of winning is the new priority, then that’s when conflict arises. As teens we are constantly being faced with life altering decisions- decisions that we may feel could be the right ones or […]
Baby Daniel’s Check Up A Success!
San Pedro’s Miracle Baby – Daniel Estell has just come back from a follow-up check up in Columbia, South America after his liver transplant took place in August 2010. We are happy to announce that he has a clean bill of health and arrived back on the island today, Wednesday, April 25, 2012, with a […]
Unlearn Old Habits and Replace with Effective Ones
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant – Ancient Chinese wisdom reminds us that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. Following these lines of wisdom, I encourage all Belizeans, most especially school leaders and parents throughout the entire country, to join me in taking those first few steps […]
Security Heightened to Protect Belize City Streets
Report on the security forces operations in Belize City – The Ministry of National Security wishes to inform the general Public of the details of their planned operations in Belize City. With effect from 4pm on April 23, 2012 the following measures have been taken: 1. Static and roving vehicle check points were established throughout […]
San Pedro to Participate in Cayo Fashion Show Fundraiser
The Cornerstone Foundation will be holding a Fashion Show to Feed the Children that will take place at the Bedran Hall at the San Ignacio Hotel on Saturday, April 28, 2012. Miss San Pedro Lions Shantell Pascacio and Mr. Jade World Jhoshi Alexander Najarro Valencia, along with a couple other island residents have been invited […]
A Sanpedrano Fisherman's Party
What’s going on here? You mean Sanpedranos did not take their wives along when they are having a party? Of course they did when they went to a dance or some social event. But this was an end of fishing trip party when the crew of a lobster fishing boat came into town, delivered their […]
Joris Hendrik Presents Eco-Friendly Fashion for Earth Day
Remember Belize’s eco-friendly fashion designer Joris Hendrik and is one-of-a-kind “recycled clothes”? Well Joris has never stopped creating these unique and fashionable designs and as a tribute to Mother Nature he presented yet another fashion project in commemoration of Earth Day, April 22, 2012. This year, for the 42nd anniversary of Earth Day, Joris Hendrik […]
Wave Music Festival Coming Soon
Video Pick: Morgan Freeman Assists San Mateo Project
Since January 2009, the San Mateo Empowerment Project (SMEP) has been raising money to construct roads in the community of San Mateo, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Largely unseen by the thousands of tourists who enjoy idyllic beaches on Ambergris Caye every year, San Mateo is a community without access to proper water, electricity, or sewage systems. […]
April Sunset in San Pedro, Belize
There is nothing much to say about this picture, but only on how beautiful the sky looked during sunset hour on Sunday, April 22, 2012. Yet another great sunset in paradise – San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize – La Isla Bonita! – picture by Dorian Nuñez Click Here for More Pictures of the Week
Prostitution Ninety Years Ago In San Pedro For One Shilling!
By Angel Nuñez I have read Danny Vasquez’s book, The Little World of Danny Vasquez, three times and every time I do, I enjoy it with a different perspective. This particular topic on prostitution is very revealing and enjoyable. Be reminded that Danny Vasquez was a Sanpedrano born in 1902 and he lived through these […]
Belizeans’ Safety Addressed After Homicides of Gang Leaders
The rumor mill was churning all weekend long which had Belizeans on edge the entire weekend, in particular residents of Belize City, after the double homicide of George Street gang leader Sheldon August Tillett and his female associate on Friday, April 20, 2012. And after all the rumors of various shootings and the increase of […]
Kiryani Pou Dazzles as San Pedro New Miss Chiquitita
Saturday, April 21, the Old Football Field was the place to be as six beautiful island girls took center stage and gave their very best performances as they competed for the coveted title of Miss Chiquitita 2012. All of them were charming and beautiful but only one took the grand prize. Lovely Kiryani Pou won […]
Town Council Addressing Town Needs
In a way to address issues concerning the island, Mayor Daniel Guerrero and the town councilors set to visit all the schools and government offices on the island all of last week from Monday, April 16, 2012 to Friday, April 20, 2012. These visits were also part of officially introducing themselves and presenting their portfolios […]
San Pedro High Gains Way to Food and Nutrition Finals
On Thursday, April 19, a team from San Pedro High School travelled to Belize City to attend the 2012 Food and Nutrition Quiz Competition where it placed first in Zone A of the Belize District. This win has secured San Pedro High a spot in the National Food and Nutrition Competition. The winning team comprised […]
BBQ Fundraiser for Abel
Senior Citizen Robbed of $40K Bank Deposit
After disturbing news of two downtown businesses being burglarized over the weekend and losing a large amount of money in electrical equipment, it was more disturbing to learn that a senior citizen was the victim of a robbery early this morning, Friday, April 20, 2012. According to reports, at about 8:00a.m. this morning Mr. Felix […]
Emilse Marin Quince Años
Emilse Marin celebrated her Quince Años (15th Birthday) on Saturday, April 14, 2012, with a celebratory mass at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church and festive party with family and friends beachside. Omelia and Carlos Marin presented the young woman to society along with her Godparents Selene and Freddie Gonzalez. Happy Birthday Emilse! Pictures by […]
Wet Willy's hosts Saga Seafood Cook Off
It was another successful Cook Off for Saga. This time the cook off was hosted at the new Wet Willy’s Cantina with many in attendance and happy to try out some great seafood, while having some nice drinks and listening to some great music. If you missed out on this fantastic event make sure to […]
Visually Impaired Rowan Garel Announces His Next Big Adventure
Remember Rowan Garel, the brave young blind boy who climbed Victoria Peak? He and his father, Joe, are back and will be undertaking a new adventure to help raise awareness for other children who are blind. After reaching the summit of Victoria Peak, Ro has bigger ideas for 2012. Thirteen-year-old Rowan Garel and his father […]
Maria Jeffery Registered Nurse In San Pedro
Beauty Ambassador Maria Jeffery was Miss Belize 2006 and represented Belize in the Miss Universe Pageant in 2007 and that same year she wowed the judges at the Costa Maya International Pageant and won the title for Belize. Maria is now back on the island, not to capture any judges hearts, but to work with […]
Vote for Angelo Fabro on KTV Latino Karaoke
Angelo Fabro 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. Click Here for More Community Bulletin Posts on Ambergris Today