NDACC Seeks Assistance from San Pedro Community
The National Drug Abuse Control Council, NDACC, has two officers responsible for Belize Rural South; namely, Ms. Kristina Romero, Drug Educator and Ms. Joyce Eliis, Outreach Caseworker. Although, they do not have an office on the island as yet, they are very much committed to helping the residents of San Pedro. During the past […]
GOB says NOT YET to Oil Find!!
The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment informs the general public that the information being circulated to the media houses by Treaty Energy Corporation relating to oil discovery in the San Juan #2 well in southern Belize is false and misleading. The Ministry categorically refutes the irresponsible actions of Treaty Energy Corporation in its […]
Miss San Pedro Thanks All Her Supporters
Miss San Pedro, Yakarelis Hernandez, came back to San Pedro over the weekend after her brief trip to Nicaragua where she is applying at various universities. She is ready to further her studies but is also sticking to her commitments as Miss San Pedro during her reigning year. Immediately after arriving on the island Yakarelis’ […]
Double Elections Announced for Belize March 7, 2012
Yes it is official from the Prime Minister’s Office that the General Elections which were scheduled to be held in March of 2013 will now be held on March 7, 2012, simultaneously with the municipal and city elections around the country of Belize. Today, Tuesday, Janaury 31, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. Prime Minister Dean Barrow […]
Arts & Craft Vendors Still NOT Relocated!
In October 3, 2011, Ambergris Today reported on the eventual relocation of the street vendors of Central Park. In the article it was mentioned that a meeting took place in September 2011 with the Mayor and street vendors to discuss this relocation along with rules and regulations in order to continue selling at Central Park. […]
Treaty Energy Corporation Strikes Oil in Belize
Press Release – Monday, January 30, 2012- Treaty Energy Corporation, a growth-oriented international energy company, reported on Monday, January 30, 2012, drilling success on its first oil well, SAN JUAN #2, in Belize, Central America. The SAN JUAN #2 well is near Independence Village, Belize, located adjacent to the Port of Big Creek in the […]
Belize based Company withdraws $14.3Mil US Lotto Claim
Hot news in the USA and all over the internet is about the claim on a $14.3 million lotto jackpot in Iowa has been withdrawn by the lawyer who says he represents a company based Belize that possessed the ticket. The $14.3US million dollar win is being left untouched because the winner does not want […]
Miss Elvia Staines Celebrates 80 Grand Style
“It is a joyous celebration when one celebrates a quinceaños, but isn’t it an even more joyous and special occasion to celebrate turning 80?” These were the opening remarks of Mr. Angel Nuñez who was invited to toast for our beloved octogenarian, Mrs. Elvia Staines. And Nuñez continued, “A rich person is not one who […]
Teenagers Suffer Stress Too!
Many people believe that stress is for adults or people with a lot of problems. Most people believe that young people, especially teenagers do not suffer stress. However, let me define stress. Stress is a distraction from our true selves. Stress comes into play when we have some type of problem, whether it is health, […]
History of Immigration to Ambergris Caye (Part Three) The Mestizos
By Angel Nuñez The Mestizo settlers in Corozal District from 1846 to 1858 grew from 4500 inhabitants to 8000. On the other hand the Mestizo settlers to Ambergris Caye were some 30 houses with about 50 inhabitants. They probably consisted of relatives of fishermen who moved to the island when the Santa Cruz Maya revolted […]
San Pedro's Largest Dog
It stands about 4 feet tall and weighs in at 150 pounds. Holy Molly! Pepper is undoublty the largest dog on the island and island pet grooming service in San Pedro, Pampered Paws, had the pleasure of hosting this beautiful Great Dane for a day of grooming and pampering. And get this, Pepper is still […]
More Details on Town Council Financial Report
Ambergris Today was privileged to receive a more detailed copy of the Town Council’s financial report read by the Mayor on Thursday, January 26, 2011. Attached to her script are several more pages which shed some more light to the financial operations of the council for the period 2009 to 2012. For the year 2009-2010 […]
It Is Siesta Time!
You have heard it in many forms that San Pedro is a laid back place both for tourists and locals. First it was “no television and no telephones”. Then it was “no shirt, no shoes no problem.” Siesta hour is something we inherited from our Mestizo ancestors. After working hard in the bush or at […]
Angelo Marin's Birthday Bash
Angelo Marin turned five on January 24 but celebrated with a big Scooby Doo Birthday Bash on Saturday, January 28, 2012 with all his friends and family on the beach by Boca del Rio Park. Island parties on the beach are always fun! Angelo and friends enjoyed games, food and drinks on the beach along […]
Mama Vilma’s Family Home Fashion Show Fundraiser
Saturday, January 28, 2012 was a night of fashion and models at the San Pedro Fitness Club for Mama Vilma’s Family Home’s second annual Fashion Show. It was a very well attended event that got support and participation from island businesses who want to see the family home up and running very soon. The show […]
Omarion & Lova Boy at Island Invasion Event
US Celebrity singer and actor Omarion was in San Pedro on Friday, January 27, 2012, to party along with residents who attended Island Invasion’s first bash of the New Year that was held at Jaguar’s Temple Night Club. Accompanying Omarion was Belizean superstar Lova Boy, singer of the popular song ‘Slow Tornado’; they made special […]
Mayor’s Financial Report Leaves Questions Unanswered
After eight years of running the Town Council under the UDP administration Mayor Elsa Paz held an official meeting to present an end of term financial report of the San Pedro Town Council; reports are due every year. Last night San Pedro got a 15-minute report of random figures that lead to only one conclusion. […]
Video Pick: Kitesurfing in San Pedro
Kitexplorer, the Belizean Kite Surfing Company since 2002 is now in San Pedro! They have set up shop at the corner of Tarpon St. and Pescador Drive, but their office is mostly located out there in the crystal turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Ambergris Today’s cameras caught the guys in action during one of […]
Saying Goodbye to Marlon Castro
Cherish your loved ones, always share your time with friends and smile with acquaintances. You never know when they will be taken away from you. Such is the case of a dear friend of San Pedro. Marlon Castro was recently diagnosed with cancer and to the unexpected shock of the community he passed away this […]
Saga Humane Society Does Such Great Work
San Pedro’s Saga Humane Society does such great work with animals in Ambergris Caye and it is not only with dogs and cats. We have seen them take care of invading snakes, pesky raccoons, animal rescues of all types and even treating injured animals in the wild. It’s not all about pet animals. Below are […]
Kelly McGuire San Pedro Birthday Bash Schedule
For all those Kelly McGuire Fans, he is coming back to San Pedro for some live jamming. Kelly has been coming to the island for the past nine years to perform his great song selections to his island fans and followers who travel to the island to see him perform. Kelly will be on the […]
Beanie Babies for Students of IBES
Students of Isla Bonita Elementary School had a great suprise when members of the Christian Chruch From Inidan, USA visited their school and brought along with them a kind donation for all to enjoy. On Wednesday, January 25, 2012, the school received school supplies and each student at the school receive an adorable and cuddly […]
Changes in entry fee in Mexico
Belmopan, Belize, 25 January 2012 – The entry fee into Mexico has been increased. Already in effect, tourists and transit travelers from all nationalities, including Belize, currently pay $294 pesos (approximately BZ$45 Belize dollars) for the entry fee, known as DNI (Derecho de No Inmigrante). DNI is an entry fee that must be paid to […]
Belize's Black Friday – Say No to Oil Drilling In Belize
This Friday, January 27, 2011, the Belize Coalition is calling “Belize’s Black Friday.” The Coalition is asking all Belizeans to wear black to show their support for the offshore oil referendum and their right to vote and say no to oil exploration in Belize’s OFFSHORE and in its Protected Areas. Oil exploration in Belize’s offshore […]
Effective Ways To Deal With “Difficult” Students
By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor / Education Consultant – Many teachers (and school administrators) spend far too much time “talking to” difficult students; they must think that the more attention they give difficult students, the better educators they are. On a daily basis, they pull those students aside for pep-talks, reminders, and lectures; they warn, […]