Following His Dad's Footsteps
Mayor Danny Guerrero is presently serving his term as mayor which in Spanish is an “Alcalde”. Well, he is simply following his father’s footsteps as his dad, Mr. Efrain Guerrero Sr. was once the alcalde or village council chairman for this village. We were privileged to get hold of a flashback via Facebook of Chairman […]
The All-In-One Store
By Angel Nuñez I still have about ten volumes to write about the very first ones in San Pedro, but will deviate for this week due to a request to write about this store just for the fun of it. I will call it the ONE-INALL STORE to begin with but will share its name […]
Freedom Fly
Real freedom starts with knowing your ability to change continually -Emmanuel I am watching a dragon fly. He’s trapped in my studio because he can’t see the way out. He continuously slams into by big window facing the street, and then he attempts to pass through the cover of my florescent lights on the ceiling. […]
Transvestite Show Sparkles at AIDS Commission Fundraiser
The San Pedro AIDS Commission once again presented the spectacular show of Noche de Estrellas Part II. The fundraiser is one of the two biggest events the Commission hosts every year and with resounding success of last year’s show, the Commission brought the superstars from Merida, Yucatan once again to entertain during the Easter festivities. […]
Bill Gates Vacationing in Belize
During this Easter weekend the island of San Pedro was teeming with local and international tourists who flocked our beaches for some fun in the sun. If you happen to be walking our beautiful beach this morning you might have noticed a huge and luxurious super yacht in our Caribbean waters just outside the reef. […]
Easter Madness
“Another Successful Easter Weekend Mi Seh”. Many visitors and locals had a blast on La Isla Bonita. There were many amazing events going on in every corner of the island; from street & beach parties, great music, delicious food, fruity drinks and all night fiestas. Perfect sunny weather that made everybody hit the beach for […]
Easter's Traditional Religious Celebrations in San Pedro
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is the place to be for Easter Break, the mainland folk flock to the island and the tourists come to enjoy their spring break. Nothing like spending some great time on the beach, soaking up some sun, sipping on cool cocktails partying on endless night…but one aspect of Easter in San […]
Rebecca Stirm Wins Mission Catwalk Challenge with Belize-Inspired Design
– Press Release – AGSelectPR, Kingston, Tueday, April 10, 2012 – Drawing on the Hispanic and Mayan influences in her country, 18 year-old Belizean fashion designer Rebecca Stirm emerged the winner in a culture-inspired challenge in the second episode of Caribbean fashion designer reality series Mission Catwalk, filmed in Kingston Jamaica. Stirm and 14 other […]
Teen Talk – Easter Break in Belize
The Easter weekend is a “real” Belizean holiday for any number of reasons, not the least of which is the spectacular weather, tips to interesting places for the holidays, and the myriad colors of pink, red, orange, lilac and yellow as the countryside blooms. With over 75% of the Belizean population being Christians, the origin […]
Golf Cart Pancaked by Cargo Container
OOPS! The owner of this golf cart is probably upset that he chose to park it next to this container; talk about being at wrong place at the wrong time. While the folks at Island Pool Supplies were unloading a container full of cargo, the unexpected happened – it toppled over and literally ‘pancaked’ a […]
SPTC Promoting Road Traffic Safety
Have you noticed the large banners about traffic hanging on the main streets of San Pedro and wondered what it’s all about? Well, the San Pedro Town Council has embarked in a Road Traffic Safety Campaign promoting safe driving in the island of San Pedro. In speaking with Mr. Chris Nuñez of the transport department […]
Video Pick: Celeb Jennifer Lawrence had “UnBelizeable” Vacation
Oscar nominee and movie star of the recently released The Hunger Games (March 23) in Hollywood, Jennifer Lawrence recently vacationed in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize and spent a fantastic time at the Victoria House, one of the leading resorts on Ambergris Caye. During one of her press interviews while promoting her new movie roll, […]
Dinner with a Road Warrior
I told Kristin about how Blue Water Grill has the best Key Lime Pie on the island, probably in the county, because I have yet to sample one that has surpassed theirs in taste and texture. Her eyes opened up with happiness, she was in for a treat; I know, I have been there! 🙂 […]
Mayor Guerrero Addresses Firings at Town Council
Less than a month after taking office several Town Councils and the City Council have been firing or as they call it “reconstructing” their offices, leaving many without a job. Mayor Daniel Guerrero addressed the situation of firings at the Town Council. “After elections we sat down and analyzed what was going on in the […]
Belizean Novel Beka Lamb Turns 30
Did you know that the Belizean literary work Beka Lamb by Zee Edgell is 30 years old this year? Zee Edgell’s first novel, Beka Lamb, was published in 1982 and has since become a Caribbean classic. The Minister of Education of Belize at that time, Mr. Said Musa, pushed for the book to be used […]
Tourists Drown as 7 Dragged by Strong Currents at Marine Reserve
Tragedy strikes a group of tourists while vacationing in Belize as seven of them are dragged by the strong currents at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, off the island of Ambergris Caye, leaving two dead on Tuesday, April 3, 2012. Five of the seven tourists were rescued after seven of them were dragged out into […]
Price of Gas Way Up High!
Gas Prices are on the rise! There was a major hike on Wednesday, March 28, 2012, and the prices of fuel are way up passing the $12 mark. Regular gasoline on the island was at $11.67 and is now selling for $12.17 (0.50 cent increase) and the diesel price was $11.06 and is now selling […]
Belize Says “Present” At Four Trade Shows In March
Belize City, Belize – April 3, 2012 – Belize continues to be in high demand at trade shows around the world, and the month of March was no different. The Travel Trade Team found their way to destinations in the US and Europe, participating in the ‘New York Times Travel Show’ New York, the ‘Adventure […]
Busy Easter Weekend Expected for La Isla Bonita!
Many Belizeans are preparing for their Easter Holiday, which starts on Good Friday, April 6 (for some on Holy Thursday) and continues until Easter Monday, April 9. Following long-time tradition for many families from all over the country, most of them are planning to head to La Isla Bonita. Hotel and airline bookings are proving […]
The First Families In San Pedro (Part 3)
By Angel Nuñez As I move along with my list of ‘Firsts in San Pedro’, I am discovering some new ones like the first wedding on the beach (actually on a pier in front of Ambergris Lodge by Mr. Bob and Mrs. Smith). Someone asked for the first families so I have decided to dedicate […]
Sea Turtle Spotting at Hol Chan
Easter break is almost here and the island of Ambergris Caye is already teeming with Spring breakers and folks from the mainland who are flocking in search of sun, sea and sand! One of the hotspots along the Great Barrier Reef is the Hol Chan Marine Reserve that is packed to capacity these days. Friendly […]
San Pedro High Making Sports History
San Pedro High is on a roll and making sports history. Sports teams of the High School are in a lucky streak; first the SPHS Softball team became Regional Champions, then they captured the title of National Softball Champions (a first in history for the school) and this past Friday, March 30, 2012, the SPHS […]
The Rate Of Development In Ambergris Caye
This is a delightful photo taken by Mr. Al Felly of Madison Wisconsin taken in the 1970’s during one of his annual visits to San Pedro to assist in his San Pedro High School project. Talk about a new look and much development for San Pedro. In the far right you can see part of […]
SP Cancer Society Holds “Hair Day”
Founding members of the San Pedro Cancer Society got together at Mar De Colores beauty salon on Friday, March 23, 2012, to Go Bald, Go Strong and shaved off their hair in show of support for cancer patients and create awareness for their campaign during Cancer Awareness Month. And to show how serious and committed […]
Holiday Hotel Inaugurates Caprice Restaurant & Bar
The San Pedro Holiday Hotel officially repoened its restaurant and bar under the new name Caprice; giving the establishment a new look. Classy Chic comes to mind when you step into Caprice; with a long and elegant bar, four different lounge areas, a waterfall wall, and the large deck converted into the restaurant dining area, […]