Is the End Near, Maya 2012?
With the coming of the end of the Maya calendar on 12.21.12 much hype and attention is being given to the year 2012 and the Maya Civilization. It is great to see that the Maya of Belize, Mexico and Central America are getting the attention that they deserve. The Maya Civilization thrived in an era […]
Las Posadas
Las Posadas was very popular in days gone by in San Pedro as they still are all over Mexico. Las Posadas is the re-enactment of the Holy Family looking for a place for Mary to deliver her firstborn. All you need are Joseph and Mary, a doll, a stable with a manger, shepherds, the Angel […]
Christmas Fun!
“Christmas, Christmas time is near; Time for toys and time for cheer!” Christmas Season is upon us and along with the celebration of Jesus’ birth we all take time to put on shows with lots of dancing, singing and of course the re-enactment of the birth of baby Jesus. Our Beautiful Island is known for […]
Tropic Air Inaugurates Non-Stop Service Between Orange Walk And San Pedro
Tropic Air inaugurated twice daily non-stop service between San Pedro and the Orange Walk Town’s Tower Hill Airstrip on Thursday, December 15, 2011. The new service is a direct response to input from its valued customers, and carries through on the airline’s stated commitment to the people of Belize. It will not only serve to […]
Celebrities Vacation in San Pedro for Christmas
We heard it through the grapevine, but very reliable sources, that a few celebrities are vacationing in beautiful San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize at the moment. Although we have not been able to get pictures of these celebrities (Darnit!) we can assure that our sources are very on point with the leads that we have […]
Lova Boy's Rise To Fame
How one ten-year-old gun toting gang banging alcoholic went on to become Belize’s number one recording artist after a chance meeting Jay Z and L.A. Reid – By Jasmyne A. Cannick It was almost a remake of the now infamous scene from the movie “Coming to America.” You know the scene where Prince Akeem Joffer […]
Scuba Diving Santa Enjoys Belize Barrier Reef
Where does Santa Claus go on vacation? San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize of Course! Santa is having fun in Belize just before his big night on Christmas Eve. Have you been naughty or nice? A scuba diving Santa Claus was seen frolicking amongst the brain coral in San Pedro, Belize’s Great Barrier Reef. Santa came […]
Isla Bonita Elementary Christmas Show
With the cheer of Christmas in the air, the entire student body of Isla Bonita Elementary School put on a wonderful Christmas Show Pageant that was held at the Paradise Theater on Friday, December 16, 2011. The was plenty of dancing, singing, cheerful skits, choir performances and Santa Claus closed the show by giving away […]
Island Divers Win Lion Fish Tourney
Maybe it was the weather, maybe it was the busy season, but there was not a big turnout for the Lion Fish Tournament that took place this past weekend as compared to past competitions. But what is evident is that Lion Fish are still plentiful in Belizean waters. Fishermen did bring in a fair amount […]
Motorcycle Slams into Taxi
Traffic came to a halt on Pescador Drive this afternoon Monday, December 19, 2011, around 5p.m., rush hour in down town San Pedro, when a motorcycle slammed into taxi making its way into the main middle street. One of the passengers sustained some injuries. According to eye witnesses, taxi driver Jesus Wiltshire was backing up […]
SP Dance Company Christmas Show
Sunday, December 18, 2011 was a night of great dance performances by the San Pedro Dance Company. Definitely the Christmas fever was in the air at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The show featured christmas performances and all the dancers shining on stage with their amazing costumes. The audience cheered and enjoyed another impressive show […]
Santa Lands on Palapa
The most beautiful papala on the island, at the moment, belongs to resident Dr. Lerida Rodriquez who has it all decked out for the Christmas Seaon. She took down the thatched roof for repairs just in time for the Holiday Season and lined it up with beautiful rope lights all around. Santa in his slead […]
San Pedro High Hosts Basketball Nationals
San Pedro High School was host to the Basketball Nationals at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium on Friday, December 16 and Saturday, December 17. The two-day exciting event consisted of High School level students from all over Belize competing for the championship title. On Friday Mr. Emil Vasquez, principal of San Pedro High School, welcomed […]
Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #12
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IFFor Christmas you waited patiently for the 25th so that you enjoy your first apple. Also you enjoyed nice juicy pears and delicious grapes. YOU KNOW YOU ARE A MODERN SANPEDRANO IFYou are eating apples and grapes all year long, so long that they […]
Saga Launches Calendar and Crowns Cook Off Champ
It was the Cook Off of all cook offs as the Saga Humane Society held its final fundraising cooking competition this past Friday, December 16, 2011 at Central Park. Taking the title of the grand master champ was Jan Brown with her Homemade Carrot Cake; she took home a brand new Kindle. Champions of past […]
BTB Northern Border Information Kiosk Launched
The Belize Tourism Board officially opened its Information Kiosk at the Santa Elena Border arrival area in the Corozal District on Thursday, December 15, 2011. According to Interim Director of Tourism, Javier Paradez, “Belize has seen a significant increase of 24% in overnight arrivals coming through the Northern border with an outstanding 12% being accounted […]
RC School Christmas
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School held its Christmas Show last night at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium with hundreds of students getting on stage to perform for the variety Show. Just before the Christmas Show, Teacher Dianellie Lopez and her Standard 2 class got together at the Central Park Christmas Tree for a photo […]
Renewal of Fisher Folk Licenses 2012
– Press Release, Belmopan, December 15, 2011 – The Fisheries Department hereby informs the GENERAL PUBLIC that it will start the renewal of fisher folk licenses for 2012 on December 19, 2011. Applicants are advised that they must present the following documents when applying: FIRST ISSUE BELIZEAN (a) Applicant must be 18 years or older […]
Successful Fundraiser for Liberty Children’s Home
It was another successful fundraising effort that the island community put together for the Liberty Children’s Home in Belize City. It’s an annual event on the island that has proven very successful to send much needed aid for the children’s home. The fundraiser was held at Pedro’s Inn this past Sunday, December 11, 2011. “It […]
Christmas Miracle at Belize City Hospital
– Press Release, Belmopan. December 14, 2011 – At this time of year, when we celebrate the miracle of Christ’s birth, the Ministry of Health in partnership with the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) has its own Christmas miracle to report. A little over a month ago a mother gave birth to her first baby […]
Rumors: Lighthouse Lager Beer Flavor Changed!?
Talk around town is that the Belize Brewing Company Ltd. has changed the flavor of their Lighthouse Lager Beer. Some customers and drinkers of Lighthouse swear that they have noticed a distinct and different taste to the Lighthouse beer after having sampled a few, especially at a particular establishment on the island. This got many […]
Isla Bonita Lighted Golf Cart Christmas Caroling Parade TONIGHT
Hon. Heredia Holds Review Meeting for his Ministry
– Press Release, Belize City, Belize, Tuesday, December 14 , 2011- With the year almost coming to an end, The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture conducted its annual Heads of Department Meeting this past Friday, December 9 at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel to discuss the accomplishments and identify projects while outline upcoming […]
Island Academy's Pirated Christmas
The Island Academy does it once again! Their Christmas Pageant Show named “A Caribbean Pirate Christmas” had Santa Claus battling with Caribbean Pirates on Wednesday night, December 14, 2011. Santa and his elves were vacationing in the Caribbean when a group of nasty pirates threatened to ruin Christmas in paradise. But Santa showed the nasty […]
New Belikin Sorrel Stout is a Hit in Belize
Sorrel Stout is the latest creation of the very own Belizean brewmaster Nolan Michael. It is an authentic Belizean original – The Belize Brewing Co. Ltd. very first seasonal stout using the traditional Belikin Stout. It hit the market at the beginning of the month, but guess what? The stock of Sorrel Stout was completely […]