Caye Caulker Celebrates Spelling Bee Win
The Caye Caulker R.C. School wins the Zone 5 Spelling Bee competition for the first time in 17 years – Tuesday, February 21, 2012. The two spellers from Caye Caulker placed first and fourth. Pictured here is Blayd Vernon with his trophy as the entire school came out to the boat upon their arrival to […]
Inmate’s Death at SP Police Station Raises Concerns
There was quite a commotion at the San Pedro Police Station as an inmate was found dead this morning, Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Friends and relatives of the deceased gathered outside the Police Station waiting to see their loved one and to get some questions answered in regards to his death. According the Belize Public […]
Carnaval 2012 Day 2: A Whole "Lotta" Painting
If there is any indication of how crazy Carnaval will be tonight, it has to be the crazy amount of painting that was taking place yesterday, the second day of the San Pedro Carnaval Festivities. Herds of Carnaval revelers took to the street to enjoy painting each other and there was paint and eggs flying […]
SPJC Places 4th at ATLIB Basketball Nationals
On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the ATLIB Basketball Nationals took place in San Ignacio at Falcon Field. There were four male teams and four female teams. The two Female teams from the Northern Region were St. Johns Junior College and Wesley Junior College and the two male teams were San Pedro Junior College and Wesley […]
The Ever Popular "Las Chinitas"!
So what is your favorite Carnival Group or theme? Could it be Doña Flora’s, Felix’s, or Cholo’s Dance Gang? They are all good. Back in time, the favorite groups which showed up dancing on the streets every year were Los Negritos, El Torito and Las Chinitas. Every boy and girl wanted to be a part […]
Who is Don Juan Carnaval?
By Angel Nuñez Carnival has been celebrated since the 1930’s in the humble village of San Pedro and the idea has always been the same – to continue the festive spirit that Don Juan Carnaval once founded. Supposedly he was a rich personality who used to break many women’s hearts and had dozens of girlfriends […]
Mennonites and ‘Nacas’ Ruled Carnaval Day One
The painting and street dancing (comparsas) were in full swing on the first day of Carnaval in San Pedro, Belize as the traditional celebrations commenced on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Carnaval revelers took to the streets of downtown to enjoy in the painting while other residents came out to see the fun and entertaining comparsas […]
San Pedro Carnaval 2012 Kick-Off Party
The San Pedro Carnaval celebrations were kick started with a party at Central Park on Saturday, February 18, 2012, with plenty of dances, food, drinks, a short skit and the crowning of the new Miss Carnaval 2012. The San Pedro Town Council put on a lively show with dance presentations provided by the San Pedro […]
SPRCS Open Day: A Cultural Experience
Belize is a melting pot of cultures – there are the Mestizos, Maya, Garifuna, Creole, Mennonites, Chinese, and East Indians. All these ethnic groups were highlighted during San Pedro RC School’s Open Day on Friday, February 17, 2012. There were booths depicting the ethnic groups’ life style, religion and beliefs, food, history and much more. […]
To the Polls to Vote on Offshore Oil Exploration
The People’s Referendum – the People will go to the Polls to vote on Offshore Oil Exploration – Press Release, Belize City, Belize, February 14 – On Wednesday, February 29 2012, all registered voters of Belize will be able to go to the polls to vote on the issue of offshore oil exploration and drilling […]
Saga Italian Cook Off
Belize Rural South General Elections Nominations 2012
Friday, February 17, 2012 marked the nominations for standard bearers running for the General Elections which will be held the same day as Municipal Elections, March 7, 2012. The San Pedro Town Council Nominations were held on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, and today, Belize Rural South Standard Bearers were nominated. The People’s United Party Blue […]
National Treasure of Belize: Maya Jade Head in Exhibit
The Museum of Belize was officially inaugurated 10 years ago on February 5th, 2002. The building itself was once used as “Her Majesty’s Prison”, and contained a total of 102 cells. In 1998, the Government handed the old prison to NICH and for the next two years the building was refurbished and converted into the Museum. […]
Prince Harry Coming to Belize, His Itinerary Released
Prince Harry will set foot in Belize on March 2, 2012 and will be in the country just short of a full day – 23 ½ hours to be precise. But according to the Foreign Affairs protocol office, it should be the best stop he makes on his Caribbean Tour of the Bahamas, Jamaica and […]
Prospective Area Representatives Debate Issues
The Sunbreeze Conference Room was the perfect venue for the first debate among four prospective Area Representatives who battled it out on issues affecting the lives of all residents of San Pedro Ambergris Caye, on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. The ten questions presented were well worded and set three of the candidates pointing fingers at […]
Video Pick: Ellen Parodies The Bachelor in Belize
Ellen Degeneres’ You Tube Channel has this to say about The Bachelor in Belize: “They’ve been ignoring her storyline all season, so today Ellen decided to show a scene of her on this season of “The Bachelor.” It looks like she had a great time with the ladies in Belize!” We have to LOL at […]
Overnight and Cruise Arrival Figures Make History in Belize!
The Belize Tourism Board made its official announcement of 2011 Tourism Arrivals at The Phoenix Resort in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye on Wednesday, February 15, 2012. Opening remarks was delivered by Interim Director of The Belize Tourism Board, Mr. Javier Paredez after which Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., delivered […]
SP Town Council Nominations 2012 Held Today
The People’s United Party was the first political party to hit the streets of San Pedro Town at 10a.m. on Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Nomination Day. At the end of the day all three political parties and their supporters will have headed to the Town Council to officially nominate their candidates who will be running […]
SAGA Valentine's Fundraiser at Captain's Casino
Captain’s Casino at Captain Morgan’s Retreat was the venue of Saga Humane Society’s Valentine’s Day Fundraiser that was held on Tuesday, February, 14, 2012. It was surely a successful event as a large crowd flooded the casino for some fun gambling, food and drinks, all in support of Saga’s worthy cause. Half of the entrance […]
Election Day a Public and Bank Holiday
Belmopan, 14 February 2012 – Cabinet at its regular meeting on Tuesday, 14 February, 2012, agreed that the Election Day, Wednesday, 7 March 2012, be designated as a public and bank holiday. Click Here for more Ambergris Today News Online
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
The Placencia Belize Tourism Industry Association held it’s 9th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival this past weekend, Saturday, February 11 to Sunday, February 12, 2012. It was a resounding success for the PBTIA as hundreds of tourist both local and international enjoyed all the arts on display. The Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival highlights all or […]
Love Is in the Air!
It’s Valentine’s Day and Love is in the air. Everywhere in the streets you see people dressed in red, people buying gifts for that special someone, beautiful roses and flower arrangements being delivered to a loved one. With all this love in the air, schools in San Pedro also celebrated this special day with different […]
“The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly” Part 2
By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant Who are good educators/teachers? They do exist and always “stand out” from others. They can take over any classroom, no matter how out-of-control, disrespectful, or otherwise the students may be. These educators/teachers get students under control, quiet, and working within minutes. How do they do it? First […]
My Special Valentine
Saint Valentine’s Day, or just plain Valentine’s Day for most of us. It is a holiday observed on February 14 honoring one or more early Christian martyrs named Saint Valentine. It is traditionally a day in which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards. Valentine’s Day […]
SP Cancer Society Holds Third Annual Blood Drive
The San Pedro Cancer Society, its membership and its volunteers would like to inform the general public and especially its benefactors (who helped us with this year’s blood drive and food sale) of our successes and profits made out our event on Saturday, February 11, 2012. In regards to the Blood Drive, we attained 12 […]