I Voted NO to Offshore Drilling in Belize
I went to vote today. No, it was not the municipal and general elections; that will be next week Wednesday. Today I went to vote for another very important issue that is of major concern for my country Belize. I voted NO at the People’s Referendum on the issue of offshore oil drilling and exploration […]
To the Polls! – People’s Referendum Day!
NO! – To offshore drilling in Belize! That is the general consensus that you get when you go out to the polls at Central Park in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye to cast your vote on People’s Referendum Day! The polls officially opened countrywide at 6:00 a.m. today Wednesday February 29, 2012, in the first ever […]
No Fear For Water Shortage
Early in February Ambergris Today reported that the island residents were being asked to conserve water as there might be a possibility of water shortage during the upcoming high season (around Spring/Easter Break). General Manager of Consolidated Water Belize, Mr. Clifford Dillon, contacted the San Pedro Business Association to help in passing on the message […]
SPRCS Parent/Student Activities
There was much enthusiasm at the school compound of the San Pedro RC School on Tuesday, February 28, 2012, as parents, students and teachers gathered outside to do some arts and crafts. Principal Roxanne Kay explained to Ambergris Today what the entire project was about. “This is a new initiative we are currently working on […]
Can Teens Have Fun Without Alcohol?
Alcohol is a chemical consisting of many ingredients which can harm the body eventually. Alcoholic beverages are divided into three general classes: beers, wines, and spirits. They are legally consumed in most countries, and over 100 countries have laws regulating their production, sale, and consumption. In particular, such laws specify the minimum age at which […]
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” Part 4
Ugly: Negative Behaviors in Schools By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant Educators/teachers who respond to inappropriate behaviors of students in the classroom with screaming and loud threats create an ugly picture of education in Belize. Sadly, we often end up personally disliking and giving up on (expelling) students who misbehave often while in […]
San Pedro Celebrity Vacation Hot Spot!
While vacationing on San Pedro “La Isla Bonita”, Belize you never know who you are bound to run into. A facebook friend or an old classmate of yours from college. Note, always keep a camera handy; you just might be clubbing with a celebrity. San Pedro and Belize have been getting a whole lot of […]
Thank You From SP AIDS Commission
Dear Editor: The San Pedro AIDS Commission wholeheartedly thanks all those who in one way or another helped make our participation in Carnaval 2012 yet another success for this group. I applaud the members who opted to dance during the three days of Carnaval and the members who donated or worked for this event. I […]
Food Based Dietary Guidelines for Belizeans
What you weighed yourself lately? Have you been eating healthy or exercising daily? If you haven’t well its time you do so! But why, you might ask. Well did you know that more than 60% of the adult population in Belize is over weight?! That’s right and because of that the Ministry of Health has […]
University Of Belize on the Roll in San Pedro
The University of Belize (UB) is now on the roll in San Pedro Town thanks to a partnership in education between San Pedro Junior College and UB. The MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) was signed by President of the University Dr. Cary Frazer and Mrs. Martha Guerrero, Chairperson of San Pedro Junior College on Friday, February […]
Politics Comes To San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez The people who founded San Pedro in 1848, Mestizos for the most part, lived on this island quite unaware of British rule for just over 100 years up to about 1950. At that time the people of Belize on a whole were poor, hungry, and depressed by their economic situation. However, San Pedro […]
San Pedro Airstrip in the 80's
Everything in San Pedro has indeed come a long way and what we have today barely compares to what we had 50 years ago or even 25 years. Such is the case with sea transportation, land transportation and air transportation as well as with hotels, restaurants, shops and stores, residential buildings, business establishments, types of […]
Belize Prepares to Vote on Offshore Oil Exploration
Friday, February 25, 2012, the Belize Coalition and Oceana Belize held a conference in Belize City inviting all the nation’s media and councils in a training conference for voting day – “No to Offshore Drilling in Belize” to be held on Wednesday, February 29, 2012. Many invited guests and media gathered at the Radisson’s Hotel […]
SIB Explains Unemployment Rates
The Statistical Institute of Belize, as the only official source of unemployment statistics for Belize, wishes to explain the difference in the last two unemployment rates that it has published which show a 12.5% rate in 2009 and a 23.2% rate in 2010. The reason for the difference is that labor force surveys provide only […]
Dorian’s Angels Visit Mar’z Boutique
Women on the island of San Pedro love to look good, dress up in the latest fashion designs, walk on the prettiest shoes and carry a matching purse with that great looking outfit. But to get all of this we don’t need to go all the way to planet Mars or Venus, we just need […]
AIDS Presentation by Std. V & VI Students of IBES
The Topic of AIDS/HIV is very difficult to discuss it is a subject that most rather not talk about because it has been tagged as a taboo subject. But the students of Isla Bonita Elementary School are not afraid to talk about this world wide pandemic, they have been educated about the subject and on […]
Tropic Air Announces New Non-Stop Service Between Belize City And San Pedro Sula, Honduras
Tropic Air announced on Wednesday, February 22, 2012, that it will be inaugurating three times weekly non-stop Cessna Caravan service between Belize City International Airport and San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on March 12th, 2012. With the launching of this service and the opening of its new station there, Tropic Air will be the only airline […]
BWS Clarifies Information on San Pedro Water Supply
Earlier this month Ambergris Today reported that the island might face water shortage during its busy season. The reported stated that according to the Consolidated Water Belize Limited (Water Company that sells water to Belize Water Services Limited who then distributes to consumers all over the island) the demand of water supply was barely being […]
Ramon Reyes Jr Supports Manuel Heredia Jr
Hello San Pedro and Caye Caulker residents. It is a pleasure to once again make contact with you through this forum. I’d like to take this opportunity to announce my “Endorsement” of Manuel Heredia Jr for Area Representative for our Belize Rural South. I have no reservations in endorsing Mr. Heredia. I’ve known him personally […]
Old Spice Captures Belize Scent in Fresh Collection Deodorant
What does Belize Smell Like? Get this! Old Spice has captured the scent of Belize in their new line of Fresh Collection Products which include deodorants, antiperspirants, body wash and body spray. Would you agree with them when they say Belize smells like fresh air, guitar solos, and triumph? That is how Old Spice describes […]
Preventing Sexual Exploitation of Children and Adolescents in Tourism
The BTIA hosts focus group on the prevention of sexual exploitation of children and adolescents in tourism – Belize City, Belize (February 14, 2012) – The Belize Tourism Industry Association, the recognized voice of tourism in Belize, hosted a focus group at the Radisson Fort George Hotel and Marina to introduce a draft program aimed […]
Carnaval 2012 Day 3: Dancing and Painting to the Max!
EL Gran Carnaval de San Pedro has come to end, for this year that is! Carnaval painters and dancers hit the streets of San Pedro early to enjoy the last day of Carnaval on Tuesday, February 22, 2012. The painting and dancing was at its max! Music and dancing by the comparsa groups livened up […]
Coca Cola Spelling Bee Zone 5 Elimination
The 18th Annual Coca Cola National Spelling Bee Zone Elimination took place at the San Pedro Lions Den on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Participating schools included Holy Cross Anglican School, New Horizons Adventist School, San Pedro R.C. School, Isla Bonita Elementary School, Ambergris Caye Elementary School, Island Academy and Caye Caulker RC School. Judges for […]
UFC/MMA Trainer Rob Radford Shows Interest in San Pedro
He hangs amongst the top boxers and UFC fighters in the world, but in San Pedro he loves to hang with the boys at The Rum House. This is where Ambergris Today bumped into Rob Radford, a certified USA-ABF coach, cornerman, referee and trainer. Rob was chilling with Saul sipping on some fresh brewed coffee […]
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” Part 3
Bad: Classes that are boooooring By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant Educators/teachers in Belize or throughout the world, regardless of how academically qualified we may be, who are boooooring, only add to the “bad” picture for education. It is no secret that when students get bored their minds drift. Some will daydream, some […]