Simms Fishing Products Represented in Belize
– Press Release, BOZEMAN, Montana – Simms Fishing Products is proud to announce that Wil Flack of San Pedro, Belize will have sales representation for the iconic brand in Belize and Mexico – including the Yucatan Peninsula. Born and raised in British Columbia, Flack worked as a steelhead guide before moving to Belize where he […]
Mama Vilma’s Family Home – Thank You Letter and Financial Report
*Muchas Gracias*Mama Vilma’s Family Home thanks the San Pedro Community for the outpouring of support for our 2nd Annual Fashion Show! Close to 200 supporters came to the San Pedro Fitness/Tennis Club for a night of food, fun and fashion. The venue was beautiful, the lighting spectacular and the 22 models were gorgeous in their swimwear, […]
Hot Mama's Sweet Pepper Sauce Wins Prestigious Gourmet Product Awards
– Press Release, Belmopan City, Belize, Feb 07, 2012, via GourmetPresswire.com – Hot Mama’s Belize recently won an award for being a top of the line product that earns its way to international recognition at the 1st Annual Gourmet Product Awards, which was held in Los Angeles, California. Hot Mama’s Sweet Pepper Sauce was awarded […]
Taxi Man Succumbs To Head Injury
San Pedro Police is investigating the death of a taxi driver which occurred this past Sunday, February 5, 2012. According to police investigations, 46-year-old Manuel Marroquin, Belizean taxi driver of Escalante Subdivision was socializing with friends at a mechanic shop in the Escalante Subdivision on Friday, February 3, 2012, when he fell and hit his […]
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly”
By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant Sadly, very sadly, the definitions of good and bad in our education system today have totally been lost, confused, and/or ignored. A good teacher is one who allows a student to do as he/she pleases in the classroom with minimum interruption. A good teacher is one who […]
Teenagers and Politics – Emilie Interviews Mayoral Candidates
General and Municipal Elections are around the corner; the date is set. On March 7, 2012, voters will line up at the San Pedro High School Polls to vote in order to choose the selective group of people they feel fit to govern our town to success. But until then we can certainly once again […]
SP Diabetes Association – Fundraiser Show
The San Pedro Diabetes Association is holding a grand fundraising show this Sunday, February 12, 2012 at the San Pedro Lion’s Den. The grand variety show promises to be a fun-filled night for all the family to enjoy. Bring out the children as El Payasito Polin will be there on his show, The San Pedro […]
Introduction to Media & Broadcasting Seminar
Lighthouse Christian Radio Ministry – “Introduction to Media & Broadcasting Seminar” Mark Seignious, assistant professor of Communication at Northwestern College, Twin Cities, Minnesota will be conducting this informal seminar covering the basics and introduction to various aspects of Media and broadcasting with practical application and some hands on training! Where: Lighthouse Christian Radio Station – Corner […]
First Tropical Low Formed Offshore Belize Over Weekend
It used to seem that we would keep an eye out on the tropical weather updates a couple of weeks into December, just right after the Hurricane Season ends in November because a storm could be possible. But February! Really! “Our calendars may say it’s February, but Mother Nature’s calendar says it’s more like May […]
SP Cancer Society to Hold 3rd Annual Blood Drive
The San Pedro Cancer Society would like to inform the public of its 3rd Annual Blood Drive which will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2012, at the San Carlos Medical Center on Pescador Drive next to the Reef Restaurant from 8:00 a.m. The San Pedro Cancer Society is once again teaming up with the […]
Skybox Sports Lounge 1st Anniversary Party
Ambergris Today congratulates Skybox Sports Lounge that celebrated its One Year Anniversary on Saturday, February 4, 2012, with a big bash. The place was packed, the music was great, complimentary drinks and snacks were served and the entire night was one big party. After a short year, Skybox has become one of San Pedro’s hottest […]
Racoon's Hitch a Free Ride
We always see racoons in the wild and most of the time think of them as pests. But these three baby racoons seem too adorable to be called pests. Their owner was, well kinda, taking them for a walk along the beach. Just one of those thing you see while strolling the beaches of San […]
Mesa Café's Grand Opening Party
Mesa Café held its grand opening party this past Friday, February 3, 2012, with plenty of good food, music, drinks and the company of great friends and invited guests. Owners Zoe Rose Hesse and Patrick Armitage hosted a great evening at San Pedro’s newest restaurant/cafe which is located at the Vilma Linda Plaza across the […]
Leo's Valentine's Bash
Community Shows Support at Cancer Walk
The community of San Pedro Town showed great support to the San Pedro Cancer Society as hundreds attended the island’s second annual “Light the Night” World Cancer Awareness Day Walk that took place on Saturday, February 4, 2012. It seems that just recently cancer has made a big impact on the community of San Pedro, […]
San Pedro’s Al Akramine Mosque
San Pedro is truly a melting pot of cultures and with these cultures come different traditions and religions. There are many groups that practice different religions; we have the Catholics, Jehovah Witnesses, Christians and Adventists who have established houses of worship on the island. Did you know that the island has had a Mosque for […]
Lights, Camera, Music, Carnival Time!
The men’s Comparsa or dance group has always been a traditional favorite going all the way back to Mr. Fido Nuñez, Tio Pil, and Lucilo Guerrero (+++) But then came the famous group of Armando ‘Jaman’ Graniel who was accompanied by great humorists like Mito Nuñez(+), Tuli Lara, Adolfo Ayuso (+) and Turin Mora(+). Here […]
History of Immigration to Ambergris Caye (Part Four) -Benqueños
By Angel Nuñez By now you are realizing that San Pedro is a product of immigrants. We have traced all the way to 1200 to the days of the Mayas and then to 1848 when the Mestizos immigrated to the Island. From there it was just over one hundred years that the community of San […]
Kelly McGuire Sing-Along at Island Academy
Kelly McGuire visited the Island Academy this morning, Friday, February 03, 2012, during their morning assembly where he taught the students the lyrics to his song “Ambergris Caye”. It was a great sing-along session for the students as they all had fun learning the lyrics to the song, danced a couple other nursery rhymes and […]
Over 8,000 Petition Signatures Against Offshore Oil Drilling Rejected
– Press Release, Oceana, February, 2, 2012 – Oceana in Belize has responded to a letter from the Elections & Boundaries Department to the Office of the Governor-General, certifying that the referendum petition requirements were not met. This letter claimed that “The total number of signatures REJECTED amounted to Eight Thousand and Forty Seven (8,047) […]
Hawksbill Turtle Rescues in Belize
Hawksbill Turtle Rescues – “Protecting Turtles Today for Tomorrow” – Our beautiful Barrier Reef is home to many sea creatures and marine life is abundant and rich! It is the home of one of the most endangered sea turtles in the world; the Hawksbill Turtle. Sea turtles are very important for Belize’s tourism industry, therefore […]
Mayor Paz Highlights Accomplishments with Street Plaques
Have you noticed a few workers around town plastering cement blocks in the corner of streets and have asked yourself what is going on? Well don’t question yourselves anymore, the answer is this: Mayor Elsa Paz is highlighting her accomplishments with street plaques. In an interview with Mayor Elsa Paz earlier in January, she informed […]
BBC.com Travel Highlights Belize As Premier Tourist Destination
– Press Release, Belize Tourism Board – Once again, the unyielding efforts of the BTB and our industry partners have resulted in more worldwide exposure for tourism in Belize. The BBC, one of the foremost global news and entertainment services, has chosen to feature Belize as part of its Travel Section for an entire week- […]
Runway Cables and Lights Stolen at San Pedro Airport
Other than the Philip Goldson International Airport, the John Greif II Airport is the only other airport in the country of Belize with runway lights that allow for night flights/landings. Being the number one tourist destination we are blessed to have this to allow for late flights coming from late evening international arrivals or for […]
SP AIDS Commission Expense Report
The San Pedro AIDS Commission is one of the most active groups on the island and since their inception they have been working really hard in creating more awareness on HIV/AIDS on the island. In July 26, 2011 the San Pedro Aids Commission presented to the public a financial report which was from January 1 […]