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 […]
Miss Earth Mexico Delegates visit Belize
The flag monument at the Northern round-a-bout was the venue on Wednesday, September 8, for a brief visit of 32 queens from across Mexico who will compete among each other to represent that country at the Miss Earth Pageant later this year in Thailand. The Miss Earth Mexico 2011 delegation was joined by the reigning […]
New Brewmaster For Belikin
– Press Release, Belize Brewing Company Ltd., Belize City, Belize – Every September, Belizeans celebrate our country’s independence and our immense national pride during National Heritage month. And as the leading domestic beer of Belize, many people commemorate the occasion with a cold, refreshing Belikin beer. Now there’s one more reason to celebrate our national […]
Consequences of Drinking during Pregnancy
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (Pregnant Women BEWARE)Drinking alcohol can be bad for anyone if done in excess. If can be that bad for an adult, can you imagine how worse it is for young people? Indeed it is even worse if consumed by children, but what is worst is the negative effect it has on […]
Dorian’s Angels Sew What?
Sofa set needs re-uphostery? – Sew What! Boat Cushions need repair? – Sew What! Patio deck in need of shades? – Sew What! Worry no more, Sew What, is the place your looking for! Dorian’s Angels had to wonderful opportunity to sew up a few things with Ms. Kate Vincent of Sew What! Kate welcomed […]
The Sweetness Factor
We all know what makes our ice cream sweet. We know when our coffee has been over sweetened and what’s wrong with too many sweet cookies? But is your boyfriend/girlfriend sweet? Perhaps she/he cooks a dinner for you; you call each other every minute just to say I love you; your boyfriend gives you flowers […]
Registration and Licensing of Technicians
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technicians: Registration and Licensing of Technicians – Belmopan, 8th September, 2011 – License Applications for Certified and Licensed Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Technician for both 2011 and 2012 are now being accepted by the Department of the Environment. This is an integral part of the on-going effort to gradually phase-out […]
Anna Haylock Miss Teen Belize
Friends, family and generous people; I am 19-year-old, Anna Haylock, I was born and raised in San Pedro. I recently got chosen to be this year’s Miss Teen Belize and will be competing for the title of Miss Teenager Universe in Guatemala City on October 9. I am looking for your support as I am […]
Belize Independence Fever: Carnival 2011
September Celebrations heats up in Belize City with its Carnival Road March under an unbelievably hot sun. Carnival is Belize City’s biggest celebration during the country’s patriotic festivities. San Pedro Parades on Independence Day, September 21, 2011. Ambergris Today did not make it to the Carnival Road March that took place this past weekend, Saturday, […]