Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #10
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IFYou remember those good old days when the village only had electrical power from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. There was one small power plant owned by the owner of San Pedro, Mr. Blake, and he had rigged up one line of poles on […]
The Great Epidemic In San Pedro
Take a good look at these bones as they could be those of one of your ancestors if your great grand parents lived in San Pedro before 1918. You see right after World War I there was an epidemic which started in the war trenches and it soon it infected people from Great Britain, Germany, […]
SP Lions Club Brings Back Pageant
On Saturday, October 15, 2011, the Lions Club brought back to life the Miss San Pedro Lions Club Pageant after 15 years. Five lovely contestants: Nayeli Puc, Thalia Blanco, Shantell Pascascio, Jordana Segura and Solanie Graniel took the stage to compete for the title and entertained a full house at the San Pedro Lions Club. […]
Hermit Crab Feast
If you want to lure hermit crabs out into the open, then crack open a coconut and watch them come out. I guess it’s the sweetness and richness of the coconut that attracts them, because in no time there were close to ten of them feasting on this coconut that lay on the beach. But […]
Belize at Pan American Games, Mexico
The Opening Ceremony of the 16th Pan American Games, Guadalajara 2011, Mexico, the most important sport event in the Americas and the Caribbean was held on Friday, October 14, 2011, at 7:00p.m. (Belize time). The Mexican Embassy has invited the Belizean public to enjoy the games and take note that Belize will be represented in […]
Who are Your True Friends?
– by Teen Talk Reporter Solani Graniel – “I am surrounded by friends, but have no friends.” This is how many young people find themselves today. They experience being among a lot of friends but not feeling particularly close to any of them. You could have a huge ‘friends list’ and look popular and awesome […]
A Modern Day Maya Maize Nightmare
– Belize Travel Blog, Chaa Creek, October 13, 2011 – Small Maya farmers in Belize are finding themselves in the middle of a scenario that is the stuff of disaster flicks. Consider this for a plot:A large global company creates and sells a developing nation some genetically modified corn on the promise that it will […]
Be An Effective Listener
By Christopher Emmanuel The better you are at listening, the more people will want to tell you.There is knowledge all around us in every one and every thing we do in this life. Each person is experiencing life different and when we can listen to what they have to say we learn new knowledge. Sometimes […]
Human Remains Found at Construction Site
Construction workers were alarmed this afternoon after discovering skeletal remains while they were digging holes on a property located on Ambergris Street on October 14, 2011. Shortly after 1:00 p.m. San Pedro Police received a call from the workers to further investigate the matter. Police called Dr. Javier Zuniga to the site and he confirmed […]
Lots of Rain in Forecast
Rain, Rain, Rain and more Rain. The forecast for this weekend in Belize – Guess? More Rain. As the weather system came to land, rain started to pour mainly on the northern part of the country. Here in San Pedro it started to rain roughly at about 9p.m. last night Thursday, October 13, 2011, and […]
Belize Represented at the FCCA Trade Show in Puerto Rico
Belize City, Belize – October 12, 2011 – The Belize Tourism Board proudly represented Belize at the 18th Annual Florida-Caribbean Cruise Association Conference (FCCA), which was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico from October 3rd – 7th. Belize was represented by BTB’s Marketing Director, Ms. Yanick Dalhouse and BTB’s Travel Trade Manager, Ms. Michelle Bowers. […]
Stolen Maya Artifact Returned to Belize
Looting and plunder of Mayan Temples across Belize and the world has been happening for decades if not centuries, how much has been stolen from Belize is something we will never know. But there is good news as a stolen item has been recovered and return to Belize, a ceramic bowl. According to Dr. Jaime […]
Where The Hell Is Belize?
This is the age old question that has been out there for years. I remember printing T-shirts with my dad when I was about 10 with this quote on the back that he sold to gift shops. The funny thing is, people are still asking the same question – “Where the Hell is Belize?” I […]
Saga Averts Town Dog Poisoning
Saga Humane Society quickly went to action after hearing word on the street of a planned dog eradication (poisoning) program. Ambergris Today received letters and phone calls from outraged residents who object to this type of stray dog eradication. Saga’s quick action and meeting with Mayor Paz averted the dog poisoning to take place and […]
Public and Bank Holidays Schedule 2012
The Government of Belize Press Office sent out a press release informing about the Public and Bank holidays for 2012. Notice that there is no official holiday in honor of the late Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price as presumed. This was only a one-day holiday that was held during the state funeral of the Father […]
Dorian’s Angels Enjoy Kama Lounge
It’s summer time and the Angels are feeling the heat, but we were lucky to have been invited to cool off and enjoy the great drinks, food and atmosphere at Kama Lounge Beach Club Bistro Bar. As their slogan says, Kama enjoy, Kama drink, Kama eat, Kama dance at Kama Lounge, we were ready to […]
Wake Up And Smell The Coffee!
by Gustavo Ramirez, Guidance Counselor – First of all, let me thank all those San Pedro community members who responded (positively or negatively) online to the announcement of San Pedro High School’s new “In School Suspension” program. Our community’s involvement in everything that goes on in our schools is not only paramount, but absolutely necessary […]
Work Starts on Improving Marine Safety on Island
After the tragic accident involving a local water taxi vessel and a tourist losing a leg in the accident the Belize Port Authority, along with the Belize Tourism Board, conducted a meeting on Friday, October 7, 2011, with local officials to plan ways in improving safety and discuss measures aimed at preventing future accidents. Providing […]
SP Lions Club to Hold Queen Pageant
The San Pedro Lions Club will be holding a beauty pageant this coming Saturday, October 15, 2011, at the San Pedro Lions Den in which five beautiful young ladies will be vying for the title of Lions Queen. The lovely contestants are Nayeli Puc, Thalia Blanco, Shantell Pascascio, Jordana Segura and Solanie Graniel. It’s been […]
World Lions Service Day – SP Lions Club Planting at SPRCS
Lions around the world celebrate the birth of Lions Clubs International on the eighth of October. World Lions Service Day is a day when Lions boast and are proud to show the world what Lionism stands for. Here in San Pedro the Lions Club, along with the help of students, planted a few trees at […]
Saga Cook Off- Seafood
The Village in the 1960’s
Let’s scan this flashback from right to left. The white picket fenced property belonged to Mr. Liborio Ayuso with his vacation home. After Hurricane Hattie, it was sold to the owners of the now Spindrift Hotel. Next is the community center being used at this time by San Pedro High School. Right in front of […]
Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #9
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IF:You remember that you had to study and do your homework immediately after school and finish before sunset because if you were caught by darkness then you had to force your eyes with a hurricane lantern or burn candles to do your homework. I […]
Halloween Garden Fun
Ghosts have invaded the garden of Ambergris Today Editor’s house. In fact, Dorian Nuñez’s nephew Gaven Zapata helped out in making these fun ghosts that decorate his garden. In anticipation of a great Halloween weekend, making fun decorations is part of the fun. Happy Halloween Everyboday.
Queen of the West Visits La Isla Bonita
Miss San Pedro Yakarelis Hernadez hosted Queen of the West Ronelli Requena for a night’s stay at our beautiful island this past weekend. Miss Ronelli Requena is this year’s Queen of the West and won herself a night’s stay in La Isla Bonita as one of her prizes. She arrived on the island on Saturday, […]