Husband Detained on Murder Investigations in San Pedro
David Gonzalez, has been detained at the San Pedro Police Department pending murder investigations on the death of 28-year-old Marisela Gonzalez. The semi-nude, lifeless body of Marisela was discovered on Marina Drive, Monday, October 12, 2020, about 9:15a.m., 50 yards from Marina Drive on the road heading to the dump site area. The lifeless body […]
Belize’s Resorts Grab Top Spots in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Awards
-Press Release, Belize Tourism Board – Condé Nast Traveler announced the results of its annual Readers’ Choice Awards earlier today, with Turneffe Island Resort being awarded the coveted title of Number One Central American Resort. The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is elated that, quite impressively, a total of five Belizean hotels received top honors for […]
Hol Chan Marine Reserve In Dire Need of Monetary Assistance
Like the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve relies on tourism to finance its management. In spite of having zero revenues due to the COVID-19 pandemic since March 2020, Hol Chan has continued carrying out its daily operations in the Reserve. After six months of no revenues, like most businesses […]
First Positive COVID Case Detected From Belize Airport Arrivals
Yesterday, Sunday October 4, the Office of Director of Health Services in Belize confirmed that the COVID-19 screening process at Belize’s Philip Godson International Airport picked up one positive case from an international traveler arriving to the country. Тwо flіghtѕ lаndеd аt Belize’s international airport yesterday, brіngіng 192 раѕѕеngеrѕ tо the country. Eighty eight (88) […]
The Philip Goldson International Airport Successfully Reopens
– Press Release, Government of Belize Press Office – October 1st, 2020 ushered in a positive start to the phased re-opening of the Philip S. W. Goldson International Airport (PGIA) by welcoming 82 arrivals. This successful opening was made possible by efforts across the public and private sector to prioritize the safety of those arriving […]
Belize Reopens to the World Once Again After Long COVID-19 Lockdown
It has been a little over six months since Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport was closed to tourists and Belizeans as a measure in the fight against COVID-19. The areas hardest hit have be top tourist destinations of Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker and Placencia. Most of the hardships that came with the lockdown are expected […]
New Horizon Student is One Winner of BEL Essay Competition
Alessandra Alamilla was one of the three winners for the essay competition held by Belize Electricity Limited. The essay was written on BEL’s 2020 Health & Safety Week Theme, “Let’s do our part to control this pandemic. Wear Masks! Wash Hands! Avoid Crowds!” As a result, Alessandra won herself $500.00 and her school, New Horizon S.D.A. School, […]
San Pedro Bids Farewell to Mr. Gilberto Gomez
Ambergris Today joins the community of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, in expressing sincere condolences to the Gomez family as Mr. Gilberto ‘Chico’ Gomez passed away peacefully at his home this morning, September 28, 2020. Mr. Gomez was a pillar and driving force in the development of Ambergris Caye and served as the first Mayor […]
Island Artist Featured in National Celebrations with New Song
San Pedro resident and Island artist, Natalie Arceo’s new song “I Raise My Flag” was featured last night during the Official Ceremony Commemorating the 39th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence. There were no mass gathering around the country, no parades, no concerts, no jump-ups; everything was held virtually this year in keeping with safety protocols that […]
San Pedro Never Looked So Peaceful or Beautiful
As Belize readies to open for tourism on October 1st, the island of Ambergris Caye is still looking pretty quiet. A little too quiet for most residents who want life to get back to normal. The streets are quiet, the restaurants are empty, the beaches are clean, the waters are still…San Pedro is ready to […]
Nemo Lifts All Tropical Cyclone Warnings for Belize
Hurricane Nana Makes Landfall Between Dangriga and Placencia – All Clear Issued for Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize, Cayo, Stann Creek Districts Only – The National Meteorological Services of Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) advise that Nana made landfall between Dangriga and Placencia, near Hopkins and Sittee River communities between 11:45 pm and […]
Tropical Storm Nana Expected to Make Landfall as Hurricane in Belize
ADVISORY # 3 TROPICAL STORM NANA APPROACHING BELIZE EXPECTED TO BECOME A HURRICANE BEFORE LANDFALL – NEMO DECLARES A TROPICAL STORM WATCH FOR BELIZE TUESDAY, 1ST SEPTEMBER, 2020 as at 11:00 AM The National Meteorological Services of Belize and the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) advise that as of 10:05 am local time, Tropical Storm […]
Mexico to Donate Ventilators to Belize and Other Caribbean Countries
Press Release – Belmopan, August 26. 2020 – During a ceremony held today at the Secretariat of Foreign Affairs (SRE), Mexican Minister of Foreign Affairs Marcelo Ebrard Casaubon announced the donation of ventilators manufactured in Mexico to eight Caribbean countries: Antigua and Barbuda, Belize, Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, Saint Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. Ebrard […]
Food Drive From Belize City to San Pedro
Thousands of island residents are jobless, worrying about food, rent and their survival during these difficult time. While very little assistance is coming form government and local governance, many small groups of Belizeans and businesses are rallying together to assist as much as possible. Food for San Pedro is the latest initiative for assistance to […]
Belize Closely Monitoring Tropical Disturbance in Caribbean
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO – Belize Rural South Branch) and the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) continue to closely monitor the wave named 97L that the National Hurricane Center shows headed toward the region. Indications are that this system may develop into a depression or a tropical storm. At this time, we do not […]
Fifth COVID-19 Death, San Pedro Numbers Near 200 Cases
This morning the Director of Health Services of Belize has confirmed the fifth COVID-19 related death. The patient is from the Stann Creek District and Belize’s first female to pass due to the pandemic; she was intubated. Seventy eight new cases were confirmed last night, Tuesday, August 18, 2020 with 30 of them in San […]
Ramon’s Village Resort Now Designated Certified Autism Center
Ramon’s Village Resort located in San Pedro Town, Belize is now a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC), designated by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES). Completion of the certification means that guests with autism and other sensory needs can have the best possible stay or scuba diving experience. To achieve the CAC […]
Twenty Six More COVID-19 Cases in San Pedro, Belize at 414 Active Cases
After a few days of not recording any new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, the Ministry of Health in Belize announced last night, Saturday, August 15, 2020, 26 cases for the island out of a whopping 257 samples that were processed. There are now 414 active COVID-19 cases in the country […]
Caye International Bank Vacancy
VACANCY – CLIENT SERVICE OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTIONCaye International Bank in San Pedro, Belize, is seeking a Client Service Officer to be responsible for establishing new client accounts. Responsible for the growth of the client base as it relates to promptly responding to leads, efficiently processing client applications, welcoming new clients, and providing support to existing clients […]
Belizean Family Pleas with Ministry of Health Regarding Untimely Death of Luis Romero Sr
Press Release – BELIZE CITY, August 15, 2020 – The unexpected and untimely passing of proud Belizean, Luis Romero, Sr., has the Romero family and friends devastated and seeking answers. On paper, Luis is listed as “Patient #3” of COVID-19 related deaths in the country of Belize. However, if Luis is going to become a […]
A Third Patient Succumbs to COVID-19 in Belize
The Ministry of Health of Belize confirmed this afternoon, Friday, August 14, 2020, one death associated to COVID-19, the third one for the country. The person has been identified at 52-year-old Luis Romero Senior who passed away at the KHMH’s ICU and his diagnosis had just been confirmed this afternoon. He was less than 12 […]
COVID-19 Patient Delivers Baby in Belize, Both Doing Good
In a unique case, the Ministry reports that a COVID-19 positive female delivered a baby yesterday and both mom and baby are okay. Plus, there are six patients hospitalizes with one person having to be intubated. The COVID-19 updated came in late last night, Thursday, August 13, 2020, with no new reported cases for San […]
Belize Coast Guard Reports First COVID-19 Case
– Press Release – On August 11, 2020, the Belize Coast Guard Headquarters was informed by the Ministry of Health that one of our sailors was confirmed to be positive for the novel corona virus. The infected sailor is in quarantine and recovering under the supervision of health officials. The Belize Coast Guard has since […]
Thirty One of 33 New COVID-19 Cases are in San Pedro
The Ministry of Health has just release its new numbers pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic and the numbers remain high for San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. A total of 84 samples have been processed, the last remaining batch will be processed throughout the night. In this batch there are a total of 33 positive cases with […]
Caye Caulker Faced with First COVID-19 Case
A total of 144 samples have been processed throughout the day. There is a total of 23 new positive cases with a preliminary breakdown as follows: – 1 case in Caye Caulker (with no apparent link to any previously identified case for now) – 12 news cases in San Pedro – 3 cases in Belmopan […]