Two Big Benefactors
For those of you who did not have the pleasure of meeting or even knowing the famous John Greif II, (Rest in Peace) here he is in his short pants. He was very influential in the opening of the first airstrip in San Pedro and today it has been named in his honor. And for […]
BTB Director Of Tourism – Seleni Matus Resigns!
The tourism industry is in turbid waters tonight as the high profile Director Of Tourism, Seleni Matus abruptly resigned this afternoon, and demitted office immediately. According to reports, Matus tendered her resignation to the board of directors at 1:00, had a meeting with her staff this afternoon around 3:00 to notify them of her departure, […]
Students represent Belize in Youth Games in San Salvador
Three great athletes from San Pedro High were part of a Belizean Contingency that represented Belize in the XVI Central American Junior Scholastic Games (CODICADER Games) in San Salvador, El Salvador. Gian Rivero, Brandon Santos and Franklin Aranda of San Pedro High School were a part of a 214-member team that represented Belize in the […]
The Blooms Celebrate 30 on Belize’s 30
This week’s Picture of the Week was submitted to Ambergris Today by Flor Nuñez who had a wonderful story to go along with this great picture. The Island Academy paraded during the Independence Day Parade with purple T-shirts which read “30 Years in Bloom, Independence Day 2011”. During the parade Flor Nuñez met with this […]
Belize Pays Respect to Rt. Hon. George C. Price
Rt. Hon. George Price’s body was transported from the Karl Heusner Morgue on Saturday, September 24, 2011, at 7:30 a.m. in a procession led by the Belize Defence Force (BDF) through the streets of Belize City to the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts where his body was Laid In State from 8:00am to 3:00pm. […]
The Greasy Pole is Back!
IT’S BACK! The revival of an old fun tradition that is synonymous with Belizean celebrations. But the Greasy Pole attraction had been on hiatus from our island celebrations for some apparent reason that we are not aware of! For the past couple town celebrations the San Pedro Town Council has managed to bring back the […]
National Holiday in honor of George Price
The Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean Oliver Barrow has announced that Monday, September 26, 2011, has been declared a National Holiday in honor of the Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price. Ambergris Today contacted Mr. Jorge Matus of the Labor Department in Belmopan who explained to us that Monday, September 26, is a National Holiday […]
Lucky Couldn’t be Luckier
Press Release – 21st September 2011 – They say that ‘curiosity killed the cat’ and in Lucky’s case, this almost came true. Darling little Lucky was brought into Pampered Paws looking like he’d been fighting a war – and he was the loser. It is believed that his terrible facial injury was due to an […]
818 Passengers Take Tropic Up on its Independence Day Offer
– Press Release – September 22, 2011 On Wednesday, Spetember 21, 2011, and in celebration of the 30th Anniversary of our Nation’s independence, Tropic Air offered all Belizeans the chance to travel anywhere in the country for only $21. 818 of you celebrated with us by taking us up on our offer. Some of you […]
Colors and High Spirits Ignite Independence Parade
Never has San Pedro’s Independence Day parade been so colorful in all of our years of documenting it. It was so great to see so many different colors shine throughout the parade! It was not only the longest parade that we have witnessed but the spirit of the people was more than enough to liven […]
Fireworks Spectacular on Eve of Independence Day
The entire country of Belize held its Independence Eve Celebrations on Tuesday, September 20 to bring our Nation’s 30th Anniversary of its Independence. San Pedro celebrated with much gusto and held a special tribute to the father of the Nation Rt. Hon. George Price. The annual block party was in full swing on Independence Eve […]
PM Announces Cheaper Internet, Cheaper Phone Rates and Lower Electricity
Prime Minister Addresses Nation on Occasion of Independence – Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow has addressed the people of Belize on the occasion of the 30th Anniversary of Independence. In his address, which ran for 45 minutes, Mr. Barrow said that 30 years after Independence, Belize’s democracy is strong and getting stronger. The Prime Minister […]
SPHS Student September Rally
On Tuesday September 20, 2011 the San Pedro High School held its first Student September Rally. All students gathered at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium for some entertainment such as poems, dances, historical skits and a very inspirational speech. The theme of the rally was “Honor Him today, Miss Him Tomorrow; R.I.P. RT. Hon. George […]
Ambergris Caye, Belize on Bing
Microsoft search engine Bing brought a lot of attention to Ambergris Caye and Belize today as they featured an amazing photograph of our beautiful island on their home page on the eve of our Independence Day, September 21. It was a photograph by Michael Melford; an aerial picture of the southernmost tip of Ambergris Caye. […]
Tame Your Appetite
By Christopher Emmanuel How many times a day do you feel like you need to eat? Are you constantly craving food all day long? If you are feeling hungry every moment you might be experiencing physiological emotional stress in your life. There are hundreds of reasons why people overeat. Your appetite can be affected by […]
SAGA’s Delicious Central American Cook Off
– Press Release, SAGA – SAGA Humane Society would like to extend our genuine thanks to all the people who helped make our September Cook Off – Taste of Belize and Central America a resounding success. El Fogon, with our gracious hostess Susanna Eiley, held a block party in celebration for the Independence Day for […]
SP Cancer Society Blood Drive a Success
The San Pedro Cancer Society once again teamed up with the Belize National Blood Transfusion Service for its 2nd Annual Blood Drive which was held on Saturday, September 17, 2011, at the Island Galleria. The blood drive was a total success and the food sale also raised funds for the Cancer Society. Blood health professionals […]
Happy 30th Birthday Belize – It’s Been Quite a Journey
Belize Travel Blog – Chaa Creek – September is always a huge month in Belize, with the Battle of St George’s Caye Day on September 10 leading up to the biggest holiday of the year – September 21, Belize Independence Day! For many of us, it’s hard to believe that it’s been 30 years since that long […]
September Celebrations in San Pedro
Last week The San Pedro Town Council had a schedule of events as part of this year’s September Celebrations. After holding the Miss San Pedro Pageant and Coronation on the 10th of September, the San Pedro Town Council made sure it involved the island’s school children in the traditional education events that are also held […]
State Funeral of Rt. Hon. George Price to be Held on Monday, September 26, 2011
Press Release- 19 September 2011 – With deep sorrow the Government of Belize received the news this morning of the passing of the Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price, first Prime Minister and Father of the Nation. While the entire nation mourns the passing of this great man, the timing of his death serves to reinforce […]
Teens’ Opinion on Homosexuality
Homosexuality is romantic or sexual attraction or behavior between members of the same sex or gender. As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to “an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affection, or romantic attraction primarily or exclusively to people of the same sex. It also refers to an individual’s sense of personal and […]
Mayor Paz As Miss San Pedro
Just a few years before Independence 1977 to 1978 San Pedro was right into the swing of Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageants. In 1977 it was Miss Elsa Paz our present mayor who took the coveted title of Miss San Pedro. In 1978 she passed on the crown, cape and scepter to Miss Yolanda Gutierrez […]
George Price and San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez The Right Honorable George Price visited San Pedro since the 1950’s and became very much acquainted and loved by all of San Pedro not only as a leader of the PUP but as a Statesman. For those of us who did not get to meet him personally, and those of us who […]
Reef Radio has New Karaoke Winner
Twelve finalists competed at the 7th Annual Reef Radio Teleradio Karaoke Competition that took place at Jaguar’s Temple Night Club on Thursday, September 15, 2011, in which a newcomer to the competition took the top prize of $2,000 in cash. 3rd Place – Velma Melendez $500.00 (right, in red)2nd Place – Joel Andino $1000.00 (left, […]
Pampered Paws Celebrates 10th Anniversary
It’s the tenth anniversary of San Pedro’s number one pet grooming and supply center and Dorian’s Angels decided to be a part of this team of pet experts for a day. Proprietor Kathy Marin and the boys at Pampered Paws welcomed us to show what all renovations and improved services they have to offer at […]