Traffic in San Pedro Proves to be Challenging
If it was not bad at first (but yes it was), it definitely is at its worst at the moment. TRAFFIC! Ever since the commencement of construction of the Town Clock on Barrier Reef Drive traffic has been a dire mess in downtown San Pedro. Now that the clock is complete, part of Barrier Reef […]
BTB’s Announces 4th Road Warrior
– Press Release, Belize Tourism Board, Belize City, Belize, January 9, 2012 – The BTB is pleased to announce that it has selected Kristin Fuhrmann-Simmons as its next writer for the Road Warriors program. Kristin, a professional pastry chef, will be arriving in country on January 9, 2012 and will be focusing on the culinary […]
Town Clock Inaugurated with Fireworks
The official inauguration of the San Pedro Town Clock was originally set up for New Year’s Eve but due to the inclement weather it was moved to this past Friday, January 6, 2012. Mayor Elsa Paz delivered the welcome address to those in attendance and thanked Mr. Headrick and Ramon’s Village for helping in making […]
Forever United
By Angel Nuñez This Friday, I joined a team of volunteers at the Reef Radio and Coral CableTelevision in a five hour telethon to raise funds for a Sanpedrana wife, mother and friend who needs immediate medical treatment for a cancerous thyroid ailment. At the end of five hours our chief at the radio station, […]
Fire Destroys Home in DFC Area
A midmorning blaze completely destroyed a few residences in the DFC area, which has left a family homeless in the New Year. Shortly after 11a.m. on Saturday, January 7, 2012, the San Pedro Fire Department was alerted about the fire which the residents of the DFC area started battling before the fire truck arrived. The […]
Facebook Blackout Causes Stir in Belize
While frustrated Belizeans around the country voiced their opinions as to the cause of Facebook’s outage last night, reports started coming in that the major social network was having difficulty across Latin America as its users were not experiencing difficulties logging in and accessing the site. Rants from blaming Belize Telemedia to 2012 predictions streamed […]
A Cozy Paradisaical Tourist Destination Forever
They say a photo is worth a thousand words. This one is worth a lot more. This photo clearly shows us how much San Pedro has grown. Imagine the many stories you can get from Kirian and Killian Azueta, the Azueta Twins, who used to go to the airstrip just to enjoy the sight of […]
The Amazing Coconut Leo!
New York has the Naked Cowboy, Mexico has Simi but Ambergris Caye has Coconut Leo! He is just one of those Island personalities that make San Pedro unique; and he is very much an entertainer who keeps the tourists taking pictures and uploading videos of his amazing acrobatic feats online. We all love coconut, right? […]
Local Airlines Mark Increase in Airfares for 2012
We have taken notice that both local airlines in the country, Tropic Air and Maya Island Air, have announced an increase in airfares that have become effective since the beginning of the New Year 2012. The airlines credit the increase to climbing fuel prices around the world which make it especially hard on smaller airlines […]
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2012 Dates Announced
Ambergris Today got “Lobster Wasted” for San Pedro’s Lobsterfest 2011 and we surely intend to do the same at this year’s celebration of the Caribbean Spiny Lobster that has been officially set to take place from Friday, June 15 to Saturday, June 23, 2012. In 2010 the San Pedro Lobsterfest was featured in Frommer’s “300 […]
Belize featured on Travel Channel’s “Hot Spots 2012”
“Hot Spots 2012” With Johnny Jet To Air On Travel Channel – Renowned travel expert John E. DiScala (aka Johnny Jet), circles the globe for his first televised special “Hot Spots 2012,” which aired on the Travel Channel, January 1, 2012. During the one-hour special, Johnny Jet gave away viewers a ringside seat as he […]
2012 New Year’s Baby – It's a Girl!
It’s a Girl! – The newest and youngest baby in San Pedro is a lovely bouncing baby girl born to Iden Velasquez and Elroy Vernon. This proud Sanpedrana was born at 9:00 a.m. on January 1st and receives the generous prizes offered by Ambergris Today through its generous sponsors. The baby’s name shall be Erolynn […]
Emilie Gomez Joins Teen Talk
Ambergris Today is happy to announce the addition of Emilie Gomez as part of the Teen Talk team. She will be contributing articles and assisting Solani Graniel with the Teen Talk Column. We welcome Emelie and we invite you to read these great articles submitted by contributing writers who are both seniors at San Pedro […]
2012 SAGA Calendars For Sale!
SAGA –Paws & Princesses 2012 Calendars for Sale Prices are-$25.00 BZ each-6 for $100.00 BZ-15 for $200.00 BZ. -Support Shelter Animals-Adorable Puppies & Kittens-The beauty of the Reina de la Costa Maya Princesses-Belize Holidays & Full Moons Listed-Important Phone Numbers Through your support Saga Humane Society is able to save the lives of orphaned or […]
Christmas Eve Baptisms
A family got together to celebrate the baptism of two beautiful girls this past Christmas Eve: Name: Liv AyusoParents: Sandra and Luis Rene AyusoGod Parents: Rosita Sturmberg and Dennis EileyPlace: San Martin de Porres Church in Chetumal, Quintana RooDate: December 24th, 2011 Name: Hailey Eleanna RodriguezParents: Alexis Eiley and Jaime RodriguezGod Parents: Sandra and Luis […]
Belize Diabetes Association – San Pedro Branch
Meet the newest non-profit organization on the island, The Belize Diabetes Association – San Pedro Branch. The association was officially formed on November 15, 2011 and is currently seeking members to join the association. The board of directors of the BDA- San Pedro Branch include: Mr. Pablo Sosa – Chairman, Atlantida Eiley – Vice Chairman, […]
Bachelor Ben in Belize to Air Around Episode 7
Did you watch ABC’s The Bachelor 16 premier on Monday, January 2, 2012? All eyes are back on ABC as Belize starts to follow Bachelor Ben Flajnik’s journey in finding a wife. The reality dating show premiered this week with Ben meeting the 23 ladies contending for his heart. But what all of the country […]
The Angels Explore MeLoba Jewelry
Dorian’s Angels are bringing in the New Year in fashion with beautiful jewelry from local artist Melody Sanchez Wolfe. Here on the island it is easy to find great jewelry especially since we have lots of great boutiques. But if you really want to stand out in the crowd you have to check out Melody’s […]
Island Resident Falls to his Death
Residents of San Pedro started the New Year with some sad and unfortunate news as island resident and a great friend to many passed away after suffering an accident in the early morning hours of Monday, January 2, 2012. Thomas Kimbrell an employee of Fido’s Restaurant and Bar was pronounced dead at 1:35a.m. by Dr. […]
Belize Targets “At Risk” Youth with Anti-Gang Program
The Youth For the Future under the auspices of the Ministry of Education and Youth in collaboration with the United Nation’s Development Fund launches the “Southside Youth Success Project: Pathways to employment for young men at-risk of joining gangs” The project is funded for two years and proposes to reach out to at-risk male youths […]
Clear Skies and Crystalline Waters in Belize
I am not one to make resolutions as the New Year approaches; never been into them as I believe that we do not need the New Year as an incentive to do something positive for ourselves. But I applaud those who stick to the resolutions they set for themselves; a change for the positive is […]
New for New Year 2012
The year is over; time flew by so fast! This is the time to reflect back and think of everything we have achieved this year whether good or bad! This is the time to sit down and find out if we have any accomplishments, regrets and think of the wonderful memories we will always cherish […]
Stunning Sunset in San Pedro
Needless to say, Sunsets are always stunning in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. They go hand in hand with the beauty of our island. Each day poses a great opportunity to capture these wonders of nature, especially these purple infused sunsets that we have been seeing lately. We saw a few photographic captures of this […]
The Beginnings Of The Lions Clinic
After the San Pedro Lions Community Clinic was built by the Lions of San Pedro, Lion Otto Rodriguez was hired as the first resident doctor. He manned the clinic almost all by himself, but it was strictly as a general practitioner. Occasionally there were visiting tourists who were doctors and they offered their free services […]
A Few Strange Snacks Of The Past
By Angel Nuñez Today vendors come to your office or home to offer morning or afternoon snacks and you get a wide variety of goodies from empanadas, tacos, meat pies, stuffed jalapeño peppers, plus some sweet goodies. But how was it twenty five years ago? Have you heard stories of some guys who as kids […]