Luisana's Birthday Bash
Saturday, November 26, 2011, Luisana’s friends and family gathered to celebrate her birthday. It was a fun night for karaoke, drinks and bocas. Happy Birthday Luisana and wish you many more.
Classrooms: Safe and Nourishing Havens for Students
Almost everyone knows those very public cases of students who are gossiped about so openly by other students, teachers, and the community — the student whose parents are alcoholics and who fight a lot, or the one whose drug dealing parent is no longer around. But, there are many other students with their very own […]
Bridge Dedicated to the Late Sir Barry Bowen
The Boca del Rio Bridge that links San Pedro Town to North Ambergris Caye was completed in 2006 by the San Pedro Town Council, much in part with the assistance of Sir Barry Bowen who provided the financing for the bridge. On Township Day, 2011 the San Pedro Town Council officially renamed the Boca del […]
BTL Inaugurates New Office in SP
Belize Telemedia Limited officially inaugurated its newly renovated Telemedia Customer Service Center here in San Pedro on Monday, November 28, 2011. Invited Guests, BTL Management and other officials gathered at the BTL compound for the grand occasion. San Pedro Office Supervisor, Mrs. Teresita Guerrero delivered the welcomed address after which General Manger of Customer Service […]
Christmas Lighted Boat Parade This Weekend
Press Release – The fun of the Holiday Season starts with the San Pedro Christmas Lighted Boat Parade this weekend, Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 5p.m. The excitement starts with drumming units from: SPHS starting beach side at their school and coming to the park; SPRC school, starting at their play ground and marching to the […]
BTB Conducts Sales Presentations in El Salvador and Panama
– Press Release, BTB, Belize City, Belize, November 28, 2011 – On November 16 and 17, the Belize Tourism Board, along with Avianca, TACA, the Belize Hotel Association, and the Belize Tourism Industry Association conducted a 2-day presentation for travel agents in El Salvador and Panama highlighting Belize’s reef, rain forest, archaeology, and culture. For […]
Celebrating 27 Years of Township
The 27th anniversary of San Pedro’s declaration of township was celebrated this past Sunday, November 27, 2011, Township Day. To commemorate the day the San Pedro Town Council put together some activities to celebrate. First on the itinerary was the inauguration of Lagoon Drive; the paving of the stretch of road from the San Juan […]
Mexican Plane Crashes Near Belize Zoo
On Thursday, November 24, 2011, residents on the Western Highway reportedly heard the distinctive sound of an airplane flying low in the area possibly looking for a landing sight. According to Belize City media, police blanketed the Mahogany Heights area in search of a plane until 10p.m. on Thursday night but to no avail. It […]
Help For Ethan
The San Pedro Roman Catholic School gathered to make an arts and crafts fundraiser for one of their Alumni; Ethan Galvez, who is receiving medical treatment in Chetumal, Quintana Roo. The students made a small contribution of 50 cents to place their hand print along with their signature on a white piece of cloth. The […]
Law Enforcement for Stray Dogs
Press Release – 23rd of November 2011 – SAGA Assists in the Enforcement of Laws for Stray and Nuisance Dogs – Every year rumors of a dog ‘eradication’ fly around San Pedro. Pet owners, conservationists, locals, immigrants and tourists all get very upset that dogs may be poisoned and letters are written to the Town […]
Conservation and……Poverty
Conservation and…is contributed by the Belize Audubon Society (BAS). It is meant to inform, educate and mobilize Belizeans to action on environmental issues highlighting the interconnectedness of environmental issues with other sectors of society. In mid-February 2010 the preliminary results of the 2009 poverty assessment were made public. They were grim but perhaps not […]
My Lunch with a Humble Maya Family
Reading Belize Road Warrior Norbert Figueroa’s posts about making Maya Chocolate and visiting Maya villages in southern Belize made me recall a very special moment during my adventures in the Toledo District a couple years ago. What stuck with me the most about the three-day adventure was the short time I spent having lunch with […]
Thank You From The Royal British Legion
Dear Poppy Appeal Supporter, As you are aware, the 2011 Poppy Appeal was held between 29th October and 13th November 2011 (Remembrance Sunday). On behalf of the Officers, Committee and Members of The Royal British Legion Belize, and Veterans worldwide we would like to thank you for support in this year’s Poppy Appeal collection. The […]
Video Pick: San Pedro Sailing Club
After being witness to the excellent sailing skills of the children that make part of the San Pedro Sailing Club, I must commend on the excellent work that the members of the Sailing Club are doing. The children are so dedicated and are having a great time sailing these Optimist Dinghys on their own. The […]
Danny Michel presents Scholarship Fund to Ocean Academy
Canadian singer/songwriter Danny Michel has fallen in love with the Belizean Charm especially the warmth and friendliness of our sister island, Caye Caulker – La Isla Cariñosa. On July 1, 2010, Michel released his exuberant 8th studio record, “Sunset Sea.” Michel wrote and recorded his eighth full-length album, Sunset Sea in Belize, where he “rented […]
Mexican Embassy Invites Students to New Planetarium in Chetumal
Invitation for 100 of the best Belizean students to visit the new Planetarium in Chetumal – Press Release, Belmopan, Belize, November 21, 2011 – The Mexican Embassy invites 100 of the best Belizean students for a trip to visit the new “Yook´ol Kaab” Planetarium and the Museum of the Mayan Culture in Chetumal, Mexico. The […]
1st Ever Bible Parade a Huge Success
On Sunday, November 20, 2011, a group of pastors, church leaders and believers from various denominations gathered together for the first ever Bible Parade in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The parade had a great turn out and went through the main streets of San Pedro ending at the Old Football Field where the congregation gathered […]
The Belize Zoo’s Sharon Matola Nominated for Indianapolis Prize
– Press Release, Indianapolis Zoo, November 18, 2011 – Acclaimed conservationist and educator vies for prestigious international honor and $100,000 award – Poachers, disease, civil wars, heat, cold, rain, drought, pollution, ignorance, indifference. Those are just some of the challenges faced by the 29 conservationists who have devoted their lives to saving the Earth’s endangered […]
Invitation to AIDS Solidarity Walk 2011
Dear San Pedro Business Community & Public in General: On Thursday, December 1, 2011 the entire world will observe World AIDS Day. This particular day has been set aside to emphasize awareness about this epidemic that is plaguing the world over. Belize joins the rest of the world in bringing awareness during this day as […]
San Pedro at Festival de Cultura del Caribe
Our beautiful island of San Pedro was invited to participate in a Festival of Culture that was held in our neighboring city of Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Businesses took full advantage of this ‘Expotur’ and sent representatives to Chetumal to promote their services. The delegation of San Pedro made their presence with live music, dance, […]
Poly Clinic’s New Schedule for Services
Below is the new schedule for services provided at the Dr. Otto Rodiguez Poly Clinic General Consolations for the new 12 hours shift are:Monday – Saturday 8:00 am – 12:00 pm – All Acute Illnesses (Flu,Fever, Pain etc.) & Emergencies. Monday – Friday 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm – All Chronic Illnesses (Diabetes, Hypertensions, Asthma, Hearth […]
Sanpedranos Win Triathlon in Belize City
Congratulations to Kent Gabourel and Eric Donis from San Pedro who won first place in the V-Power Triathlon Challenge held in Belize City this past Sunday, November 20, 2011. Eric alone won first place in the Singles Junior Category and first place in the Corporate Relay was Eric, Kent and Paticia Chavaria. The triathlon included a […]
Tribute to the Belizean Garifuna
Aalawi Productions from Orange Walk pays tribute to the Garifuna of Belize and Ambergris Today is proud to share talent from around the country. Photographer Michael Vasquez is inspired by the rich culture of the Garifuna and shares his vision though his photographs. Model name: Amber Rose UsherLocation: Soy bean plantation on the road to […]
Boxing Champs in San Pedro
Mohamad Hamad Harmouch boasts his medal that he won at the International Boxing event that took place in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye on Friday, November 18, 2011 at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium. He shared it with Hon. Manuel Heredia, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation as he was one of the major sponsors […]
Classroom Favorites
– By Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance CounselorAuthor’s Note:These articles are in no way, whatsoever, intended to be comprehensive or complete. They are written and contributed in an effort to provide a “starting point” for valuable (and intriguing) discussion. Why discuss/review students’ learning capabilities and our current methods of trying to educate them? Educators, students, parents, and our community can learn from […]