Mama Vilma's Family Home Fundraiser
On Sunday April 29 at 11.AM there will be a fundraiser at Wayo’s Beach Bar. This is a fundraiser for the Mama Vilma’s Family Home. Our web site is www.mamavilmasfamilyhome.com There will be barbeque with guest Chef Cheri and Ens Fletcher from lazy croc the fletchers will be providing pulled pork sandwiches, ribs pulled pork […]
Cancer Treatment Center To Open in Belize
Walden University Ph.D. Student Attends Fifth Annual Clinton Global Initiative University – Raquel Battle is one of six students selected to represent Laureate International Universities Raquel Battle, a Walden University Ph.D. in Health Services student specializing in Healthcare Administration from Raleigh, N.C., participated in the fifth annual Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting March […]
New World-Class Shopping Center Coming to Belize
We know that most Belizeans love to save their pennies and travel abroad to do a little bit of shopping, in particular for products and favorites that are not available here in Belize. We either take a short hop to nearby Chetumal, Merida or Cancun in Mexico or a more expensive flight to the U.S. […]
BTIA Summer Awareness Campaign and fundraiser
The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) embarks on a “Summer Staycation” raffle to create awareness of Belize’s diverse tourism destinations and attractions – 2012 “Year of the Maya” a time of rebirth and rejuvenation and simultaneously celebrated as the “Year of sustainable tourism” within our Central American region; The Belize Tourism Industry Association has embarked […]
Saga Humane Society Seafood Cook-Off
Saga Humane Society Monthly Cook-Off FundraiserWhen: Thursday, April 19, 2012 Time: 6 – 9 p.m.Where: Wet Willies “SEAFOOD” is the theme! Come out to Wet Willies and meet the new owners Bruce, Diane & Steve, listen to some nice, live music, and enjoy the ‘SEAFOOD’ cuisine all while supporting the island’s Humane Society, SAGA. The […]
Is Danny The Man?
There is a new sheriff in town and he is sporting a new hat! Is Mayor Daniel “Danny” Guerrero the man we have been waiting for? There are definitely many issues that our island leaders need to address and we are in need of a serious purge to fix all of these problems. I believe […]
Minister Lisel Alamilla – Finalist of Prestigious Conservation Award
Belmopan, 11 April, 2012 – Belize’s newly appointed Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Hon. Liselle Alamilla has been named as a finalist in one of the world’s most prestigious wildlife competitions, the Whitley Awards. The nomination means that Hon. Alamilla will now travel to London in May for interviews with the panel of […]
Easter’s Sport Weekend
Even though there were lots of activities taking place during Easter break, there was still room to entertain some sporting activities for those sport enthusiasts and youth of San Pedro to enjoy. The San Pedro Town Council and the San Pedro Sports Council teamed up with other businesses this past weekend to put on together […]
Earth Day – Clean Up Campaign
On April 22, more than one billion people around the globe will participate in Earth Day 2012 and help Mobilize the Earth™. People of all nationalities and backgrounds will voice their appreciation for the planet and demand its protection. The San Pedro Town Council is embarking on a Clean-up Campaign starting on Monday, April 16 […]
Confronting New Challenges
By Gustavo A. Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant When schools were first established in British Honduras (Belize today) the Church (Roman Catholic, Anglican, Methodist, and other denominations at a later date) mostly assumed the responsibilities and challenges of managing and developing the country’s Education Systems (schools). When I was in (Catholic) Primary school in […]
Costa Del Mar’s Fly Fishing Film Tour Coming to San Pedro
Fisher Folk get ready for an unforgettable event that will take place on Saturday, April 28, 2012, as Tres Pescados Fly Shop brings to you the Costa Del Mar’s Fly Fishing Film Tour 2012. Fishermen around the world video their best fishing experience and submit it to Costa Del Mar and the very best films, […]
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 […]