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 […]
Congratulation Breezy
Brianna “Breezy” Aguet came to San Pedro to celebrate with her family and friends, her triumph in completeing her Bachelors degree in Business and Marketing from California State University Dominquez Hills. The party indeed was filled with much entertainment, games, great food and drinks. Sanpedranos know how to throw a great party. Congratulation Breezy!
Nation Mourns Passing Away of Rt. Hon. George Price
The Nation of Belize is saddened with the passing of the First Prime Minister and National Hero, Rt. Hon. George Cadle Price. The 92-year-old Price passed away at 6:30 a.m. on Monday, September 19. On Thursday, September 15, the former Prime Minister fell from his Pickstock Street home where he suffered an injury to his […]
Wedding Bells at The Belize Zoo
There have been fun and fantastic birthday parties at the zoo, but how about getting married at The Best Little Zoo in the world? For those who are fans of the animal world, the zoo offers a perfect venue for that very special day. A recent wedding provided groom Bob and bride Annette with a […]
Honeymoon Horror in San Pedro after Boat Accident
A honeymoon vacation for a couple of tourists in San Pedro ends abruptly in a horrific accident at sea that has left one man without his lower right leg and a woman suffering from lacerations to her wrist after a water taxi runs them over while they enjoyed an afternoon of snorkeling, on Friday, September […]
Patriotic Children's Rally
September is a month when all Belizeans big and small come out to celebrate in honor of our beautiful Belize. “Honoring our History, Celebrating our Cultures, Uniting for Peace”, under this theme many events are being held countrywide and on Friday, September 16, the Ministry of Education organized a Children’s Rally in which all the […]
Belize and El Salvador Added to US Drug Blacklist
US President Barack Obama has added Belize and El Salvador to a blacklist of countries considered major producers or transit routes for illegal drugs. The blacklisting came on the day El Salvador celebrates independence from Spain and days before Belize also observes its Independence Day. Officials said cartels were using the two Central American nations […]
U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B Ospreys visit Belize City
Press Release – MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C. (Sept. 13, 2011) – Citizens of Belize are experiencing a unique opportunity to see the United States Marine Corps’ newest combat utility aircraft in action this month as Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 365, Marine Aircraft Group 26, 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing visits to conduct training […]
SPRCS Receives New Marching Band Equipment
The San Pedro RC School received new marching band equipment just in time for the grand September Celebrations. Handing over this generous donation to the school was Hon. Manuel Heredia along with the UDP 7 team. The Marching band set included snare drums, base drums and cymbals to name a few. The set cost a […]