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 […]
Poultry Illness In Orange Walk
The poultry industry in Belize is in a state of high alert tonight after presence of the deadly bird disease known as Fowl Typhoid was confirmed in the Orange Walk district. The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), says it is maintaining an early warning and response system, after poultry specimens from the Northern district tested […]
Belize Poker King Featured as One of November Nine
Meet the November Nine — Badih Bounahra – Sixth in chips heading into the 2011 World Series of Poker main event final table is Badih Bounahra. The 49 year-old businessman from Belize is easily the oldest player at a final table full of young pros. Bounahra does have some poker experience, with nearly $60,000 in […]
SP Sailors Do Well at St. George’s Caye Battle Regatta
San Pedro’s Student Sailors Live Up to their Island’s Maritime Heritage in the 2011 commemorative St George’s Caye Battle Regatta – Press Release, San Pedro Sailing Club – Sunday, September 11 – During what is becoming one of the most colorful and entertaining events on Belize’s calendar of holidays, the Belize Sailing Association held five […]
Belize Banana Assessment Underway After Storm Damage
Damage assessments are underway in Belize following two severe storms that have impacted on the country’s banana sector, damaging a significant proportion of this season’s crop earlier this month. Initial estimates from the country’s Banana Growers Association (BGA) suggested that some 40% of crops (6,700 acres) had been eliminated by the storms, at a cost […]
Water Conditions Impacting Fishermen in Placencia
Our beautiful Caribbean Sea is the livelihood of many and residents in Placencia village including tour operators, fishermen and environmentalists are concerned about the visibility in the nearby cayes. There is limited to no visibility in the water that is thirty feet deep to as shallow as one foot. Theories as to the cause […]
Saga September Cook Off
SP Police Officer investigated for Free Zone Robbery
Three persons are detained for an explosive case of armed robbery that occurred at the Corozal Free Zone on the evening of the tenth of September. A Belize City resident along with two police officers is being investigated for this crime. According to reports at 5:15 pm, a dark skinned man walked into North America […]
Butane Strike Not Affecting San Pedro
A trio of butane retailers is on a nationwide strike. The total shutdown by Gas Tomza, Belize Western Energy Limited and Zeta Gas Ltd went into effect Friday, September 9, following a breakdown in talks over a request for an increase in the retail price of butane. These three companies supply about 80% of the […]
Belizean Products I Can’t Live Without
Enjoyed my vacations! Without a doubt had a great time away from home and it was a great break from life’s routine at work and on the island. But it’s impossible to take away home from the heart and mind, especially when you get used to a product or service. My Belizean blood asks for […]
Happy 7th B-day Shauntel
Shauntel Rubio celebrated her 7th Birthday on Septmeber 11, 2011. Best wishes from mom, family and friends!
Planking Competition Winners!
WOW! The response to Ambergris Today’s Planking Competition was phenomenal. We received well over 2,000 votes (or Likes) for the 55 Planking Picture Entries that ranged from the extreme, the daring, funny and just plain cute! We thank all the people who entered the competition and all of those who voted for their favorites. It […]
September 10th Bride
While San Pedro celebrated St. George’s Caye Day on September 10, 2011, Kristi and Jim celebrated their nuptials at a ceremony held at The Phoenix Resort. Ambergris Today caught the couple walking down the beach after the ceremony during their photo shoot. Both Kristi and Jim were very happy enjoying the beautiful day as friendly […]
St. George's Caye Day Celebrated
Yakarelis Hernandez was officially crowned San Pedro 2011, school children came out to parade, there were sack races, lime and spoon races and the Greasy Pole competition was in full swing on Saturday, September 10, 2011. San Pedro came out to celebrate for the weekend during the St. George’s Caye Day weekend celebrations. Outgoing Miss […]
North Ambergris Caye Cleanup Campaign Continues
The Belize Tourism Board Green Team, North Ambergris Caye & Middle Island Neighborhood Watch and the San Pedro Town Board continues cleanup campaign in Northern San Pedro – Belize City, Belize – September 12, 2011 – Saturday, September 3, 2011, witnessed the execution of the second of a series of cleanup campaigns planned for Northern […]
Know Thyself
By Christopher EmmanuelThe most important thing is to be whatever you are without shame– Rod Seiger San Pedro has become my home and to me, it is like paradise. But I know that the real home and paradise is inside of me. We are all spirit living inside form. You are not your culture, your […]
September 21, Independence Day in 1984
Independence Day is Independence Day; big or small parade, it is still Independence Day. Way back in 1984 just after township there were the faithful patriots willing to show their love for Belize. There were simple banners and just one music system, no huge crowds, but the children and town leaders came out to show […]
September Before Independence
By Angel Nuñez The month of September has always been a month awaited with excitement and the spirit of celebration. Even before Independence of Belize, September was still a celebration month. It was simple yet very big for the village. Here’s how it went in the 1950’s. Classes at the San Pedro R.C. School usually […]