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 […]
A Look Back At The Garifuna Of Belize
By Angel Nuñez The Garifunas have been in San Pedro since the early 1950’s and have remained active in this community to this day. The only difference is that today, they draw a lot more attention because their day, November 19, is a national holiday and the Garifuna community organizes cultural events to promote their […]
San Pedro Friendship Park
This site known as Friendship Park has always been a busy and popular spot. In the 1950’s and 60’s, it was just an empty lot behind Daddy’s and in front of the Roman Catholic Church and in this spot the children of the village had the best softball and soccer friendly matches. It was also […]
Tropic Air Adds Two New Cessna Caravans to Fleet
Today, Tropic Air celebrated the arrival of two new Cessna Caravans in Belize at the company headquarters in San Pedro. Ambergris Today had the privilege of taking a close look at the new Caravans at the John Greif II this morning. The aircrafts were flown in directly from Cessna Aircraft in Wichita, Kansas after the […]
New Justices of the Peace Sworn In
Attorney General of Belize, Hon. Bernard Q. Pitts was in La Isla Bonita for the swearing in of new Justices of the Peace and the naming of Senior Justices of the Peace for the town of San Pedro. The short yet significant ceremony took place at the San Pedro Town Hall on Friday, November 18, […]
Motorcycle Accident Injures Two
A motorcycle accident on Friday evening, November 18, 2011, left two persons injured; one of them seeking medical treatment in Chetumal, Mexico. Juan Guillen suffered head injuries, possible bone fractures to his face and lacerations to his eye and lip when a person riding his bicycle crashed into his motorcycle as he was heading home. […]
San Pedro Observes Children's Week
Children’s Week was observed from November 14 to the 18, 2011 in San Pedro and around the country of Belize. Schools held different educational and fun activities for the children to enjoy. Several schools held crazy day for children to dress up in a funny way and to express themselves freely and others held open […]
Central Park Turns to Street? Ridiculous!
Okay, I told myself that I would fight this until the end just like I did with traffic on the beach, as I find it absurd that our town officials allow this. I know that we do not have eyes on the back of our heads and that the Town Council is under staffed and […]
BTB Reports Increase In Tourism Arrivals
November 16, 2011 – The Belize Tourism Board is happy to share its 3rd Quarter Tourism Report for the period ending July to September 2011. Belize has had the privilege of welcoming an increasing number of tourists to its shores via the cruise ship port, land border points and the international airport as the statistics […]
Ben the Bachelor and Belize Starts Jan 2
This week we caught a glimpse of the first preview video for “The Bachelor” season 16. It promises surprises from the very first night. When welcoming the ladies, Ben Flajnik is left speechless by an elderly woman who approaches him with crutches and says that she is madly in love with him. Another woman, meanwhile, […]