Belize Starts Celebrating, Vote for National Song Competition
The National Celebrations Committee has released the list of finalists for this year’s National Song Competition. The selection was made from over forty entries. Communications Officer for the National Institute of Culture and History, NICH, Shari Williams stated that NICH had to put together a panel comprising of seasoned musicians, some carnival enthusiasts, media personnel […]
Miss San Pedro Delegates Have Fun at Chetumal, Q. Roo
The five beautiful contestants for the Miss San Pedro Pageant have started practicing for the grand event which will take place on Saturday, September 3, 2011 at the Old Football Field. Along with those practices comes some fun events including trips, dinners, photo shoots and more. This past weekend the girls, along with their chaperons, […]
Dates for Consultations on Ninth Amendment Announced
The National Assembly has announced that the Constitution and Foreign Affairs Committee of the House of Representatives will be having its public consultations on the Belize Constitution (Ninth Amendment) Bill, 2011 at the following dates and venues: August 24, 2011 – Corozal Town – Corozal Town Civic Center at 7:00 p.mAugust 31, 2011 – Orange […]
Met Department says Remain Vigilant
The Belize Meteorological Department has just sent out a press release with an update for Invest 93-L (tropical wave disturbance) currently in the eastern Caribbean. On its projected track, Invest 93-L will be near northern Belize or southern Yucatan by Saturday morning, August 20, 2011. Regardless if it develops into a tropical storm or not, Invest 93-L […]
Dorian’s Angels Went To Cupcake Heaven
Heavenly Cupcakes Cupcake so sweet,A wonderful treat,At Heavenly Cupcakes let us meet,And together we’ll eat. They say chocolate and diamonds are a girl’s best friend but a wonderful treat such as a cupcake is also a great friend and irresistible treat. Dorian’s Angels were invited to San Pedro’s only cupcake store, Heavenly Cupcakes. Heavenly Cupcakes […]
SPHS Students To Represent Belize in El Salvador Games
Three great athletes from San Pedro High School will be participating in track and field events at the XVI Juegos Deportivos Estudiantiles Centroamericanos (Codacadir) 2011 which will be held in San Salvador, El Salvador. Gian Rivero, Brandon Santos and Franklin Aranda are part of a 214-member team that will be representing our beautiful Belize in […]
Tropic Air Makes Belize Southern Connetions to Guatemala Easier
Tropic Air has sent out a release advising its customers that the airline’s early morning northbound flight #310 (Punta Gorda – Placencia- Dangriga – Belize City) has been retimed in order to connect to their Flores and Guatemala City departures, and for added customer convenience. The new schedule is as follows:LEAVE […]
Eclipse Ent. Full Moon Party @ Kama Lounge
Eclipse Entertainment invited islanders to “Kiss the Sun, Hug the Moon” at their Sunset/Full Moon Party which they hosted at the Kama Lounge on Saturday, August 13, 2011. It was an exclusive party marathon with an all-star DJ line up with included DJ Julian, DJ Bush, Lindy D and Evolutions Sounds. Kama Lounge had Fire […]
Marisela Vacations in San Pedro After Costa Maya Fest.
Performing artists for the International Costa Maya Festival usually arrive a day before or the very same day that they are to perform and leave the following day. They just get a glimpse of La Isla Bonita and instantly fall in love with our charm. This year’s artist – Marisela, not only arrived a day […]
Manage Your Emotional Waves
By Christopher Emmanuel Emotions are much like waves. You can’t stop them from coming, but you can choose which one to surf In this part of the world we think of power as being strong physically, fighting back or being able to take on a lot of stressful situations. But in other parts of the […]
Lightning Strikes during Thunderstorm
We had to share this picture that was taken by David Marin on Saturday, August 13, 2011 at 8:20p.m. during a thunderstorm that brought a little bit of rain to Ambergris Caye. This view is looking south, towards the airstrip from Pescador Drive. The thunder cloud was more a show of lights and sounds as […]
New Non-Immigrant Visa Services Hours
The US Embassy in Belmopan just recently sent out a press release indicating that as of September 1, 2011, changes will go into effect for U.S. Embassy Belmopan’s Consular Section public hours and telephone inquiries. Please take a note of these changes and share this information with friends and family.
How To Cook Underground
The official name of this kind of cooking is called PIBIL. It has the advantage of never being able to burn your food because you cook with heat only and not a direct fire. Notice the hole on the beach where you will light up the firewood. Place some hard rocks in the hole and […]
The Very First Catholic Church
By Angel Nuñez As a child in the 1950’s I used to see this concrete foundation right beside the bell at Central Park. Upon inquiring and thorough some research, I discovered some interesting facts about this site and what was erected on it. My dad told me a lot about it and then I confirmed […]
Natalie Arceo's First Feature on CD/DVD Cuenta Conmigo
“Cuenta Conmigo”-“You Can Depend on Me” is the name of the first album and DVD featuring local artist Natalie Arceo. Cuenta Conmigo is actually the name of a concert produced by talented Cuban musician Carlos Perote and his band Omelewa Osain which means Powerful Minds. Right after the completion of KTV Latino in which Natalie […]
BBQ Sale Fundraiser For Clarissa Nuñez
A Golden Opportunity for a Medical Career
– Press Release – American Global University School of Medicine, AGUSM, now offers San Pedro Town youth and other Belizeans a golden opportunity to become a doctor of medicine. If you have the will, AGUSM has the way. Earn an M.D., become a physician and surgeon. Graduate in the class of 2016 by enrolling in […]
Belize Made It To #1 on Google
Belize Tourism Board’s Director of Tourism, Seleni Matus, sent out a release to Belize tourism partners yesterday indicating that Belize made it to the number one spot on Google searches, a feat that the she attributes to the recent marketing efforts of the BTB and Belize’s appearance on the Gene Simmons Family Jewels Realty TV […]
The Wonderful Work of Saga Humane Society
SAGA, Animal Angels – We often notice and complain about the things that bother or annoy us, but we also take for granted the things that make our life safer, happier and more pleasant. Whether you like animals or not, living in San Pedro, you will encounter dogs and cats daily. Responsibly owned pets are […]
Thank You from the Costa Maya Festival Committee
On behalf of the festival committee and all the volunteer workers, I would like to express our gratitude to all the people that attended the four day festival. It was gratifying for us to have received and continue to receive so many compliments on how great the festival was this year. It is your words […]
Ready For September Celebrations? BTB Invites with Great Deals
This year, 2011 marks the 30th Anniversary of Belize’s Independence and the 213th Anniversary of the Battle of St. George’s Caye. In recognition of this momentous occasion, the Belize Tourism Board has teamed-up with Delta, American Airlines & Hoteliers to offer special deals to Belizeans and their friends interested in coming to Belize for September […]
Magical Wedding Ceremony Set In Ancient Mayan Temple Set For 12.12.12
36 Couples Will Partake In Once In A Lifetime Unique Wedding Experience – August 9, 2011 – San Pedro, Belize –December 2012 will mark the end of the 5,126 year era of the Mayan Calendar and is a time of renewal, rebirth, renaissance and new beginnings. In honor of this historic and spiritual moment, thirty-six […]
Outgoing Miss Costa Maya, Gabriela Asturias, Goes Scuba Diving
One of the prizes of winning the Costa Maya Pageant every year is a PADI certification diving course which is provided by Eddie Alamilla of Amigos del Mar. Ambergris Today caught up with Miss Guatemala Gabriela Asturia, Miss Costa Maya 2010, as she suited up for her underwater experience. Eddie Alamilla has been instructing all […]
U-20 Triathlon Lionman Competition
Hol Chan Marine Reserve Awards Scholarship
In order to assist in the education of youths in San Pedro and Caye Caulker, the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Board of Trustees has established a scholarship fund for high school students. This year three full scholarships were awarded. Recipients are Cristy Camilla Tzul and Fara Estephanie Maza of San Pedro High School and Osmin […]