Nicknames Of The Past
By Angel Nuñez Do you have a nick name? Most people have one or even two. Is there a reason why you got that nickname? Does it have any significance? I know even names have significances or meanings, or perhaps you got the name of the saint of that day when you were born. Okay, […]
Central Park And Environs in 1940's – 50's
Every town and even villages have their central locations where people congregate for special occasions. It was no different for the village of San Pedro in the 1940’s and 50’s where the Central Park was the main square. The park itself was the large concrete floor of a building that once existed there. Villagers built […]
AIDS Commission Keeps Working Hard for the Community
In recent months the San Pedro AIDS Commission has been working really hard in its efforts to create more awareness on HIV/AIDS on the island. They have been conducting fundraising drives, participating in town festival, spreading the word and helping those affected with the disease. Now that the organization is making great strides on its […]
Delta Airlines Belize Flight Searched after Threat
A Delta Airlines flight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Belize was searched by a police bomb squad at Belize’s Philip Goldson International Airport on Monday, July 25, 2011, after the pilot reported suspicious activity by a passenger and “the possibility of a bomb threat.” Delta Airlines said in a statement that a passenger was removed from […]
Caye Caulker’s Chapter of PUP Executive Committee Sworn In
On Thursday, July 21, 2011, PUP Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South, Patty Arceo held a community meeting at the Caye Caulker Community Center where a Caye Caulker’s chapter of the PUP Executive Committee was sworn in. The members include: Marciano Allen – Chairman, Members: Antonio Aguilar, Tracie Reyes-Young, Katherine Reyes-Arnold, Amalia Novelo, Liliana Marin, Dora […]
Nurture your inner child
By Christopher Emmanuel Every now and then, I see a couple riding together on a bike along the beach. The man is peddling and the lady is sitting on the cross bar. This always brings a smile to my face; because I know that San Pedro is one of the only places I might see […]
Belize Makes Top 10 Sacred Caves List
Actun Tunichil Muknal, Belize – Belize makes it into another great Top 10 List this week. National Geographic just placed Belize’s Actun Tunichil Muknal cave system on its Number 1 spot for the Top 10 Sacred Caves in the World. National Geographic says: “In myths, journeys to the underworld are never easy, and after visiting […]
Gene Simmons' Belize It or Not Episode Airs Tuesday
Gene Simmons and his family visited Belize and San Pedro this past May 2011 and now the episode they call “Belize It or Not” will air tomorrow night, Tuesday, July 26 on the A&E Network. Gene’s show “Gene Simmons Family Jewels” airs on A&E (Local Channel 104 at 9p.m. with a repeat at 10p.m.) From […]
Sand and Sea Tranquility Bay
Can’t get any better than this. Indeed the best beach on the island, as Tranquility Bay Resort boasts on its Facebook Page. We had to share this awesome picture taken in the waters just a few feet from the beach at the resort. Amazing coral formations lie in shallow waters surrounding the resort and the […]
Primary School Palapa Burns Down
The San Pedro Fire department received an early morning call today, Monday, July 25, 2011, about a fire at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Primary School compound. Upon arriving at the school at 4:30a.m., they encountered the school’s palapa engulfed in flames. Quick response from the Fire Department prevented the entire palapa from completely burning […]
San Pedro PUP Inaugurates New Office
Municipal Elections are dawning upon us and political parties are in full swing in their campaigns and rallies. The People’s United Party officially inaugurated its new office and swore in its executive committee on Thursday, July 21, 2011. Party supporters gathered at the new office location on Pelican Street and listened to invited speakers Gregorio […]
Jets Bar Makes Ten Best Airport Bars in the World List
“Time to hit the bar” says AOL Travel News as it reports on the Ten Best Airport Bars in the World. And guess what? Belize’s very own famous Jets Bar makes the list! WOW! Anybody who has traveled two and from Belize knows or has visited Jets Bar at Belize’s Phillip Goldson International Airport, no […]
Road Block! What is That?
Honey there is something obstructing the road! We were perplexed with this giant ball blocking the main road south of town over the weekend. Looks like a giant baseball – we were actually waiting to see Clifford the big red Dog come fetch it! LOL. What is it? If you look closely down the road […]
Sandra Hoyos to Host Costa Maya Pageant
The International Costa Maya Festival is happy to announce once again that this year’s hosts for La Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant will be Mrs. Sandra Hoyos Mejia, legal specialist in Al Rojo Vivo and Mr. Eiden Salazar Jr., from the Reef Radio. Sandra did a spectacular and professional job last year and she […]
John Eiley's Wake and Funeral Service
The family of the late John Alexander Eiley would like to expresse its sincere thanks to all who have shared their condolences and well-wishes to them during their time of grief.
Favorite Angels Adventures – Part II
Hope you have enjoyed Part I of our favorite adventures. We have had much fun doing these articles and we are more than pleased to share with your our most memorable and fun outings. Here is part II of our adventures: Casa Pan Dulce Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake – Bakers Angels. The Angels took up the challenge […]
Tackling Domestic and Sexual Abuse in San Pedro
Mary Open Doors to hold Work Shop on Sexual Abuse – Abuse is defined as cruel or inhumane treatment; a rude expression intended to offend or hurt. Many women, children and even men are victims of abuse whether it’s physically, mentally or sexual abuse. The problem is coming out of this abuse and finding help […]
Belizean at World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship
Belize is making its rounds in the international arena, this time at the World Series of Poker Hold ‘Em Championship that is taking place in Las Vegas, Nevada. Getting much attention and giving Belize some great publicity is Badih Bounahra who was one of over 6,000 players who signed up for the tournament and now […]
Holy Cross Introduces Pre-School Classes
With the congestion at schools around the island, Holy Cross Anglican School’s announcement that it will be introducing a Pre-school class at the opening of the new school year 2011 comes as a blessing for many residents. Holy Cross Anglican School will have space for 15 four-year-olds and 15 three-year-olds as the school opens this […]
Jessica Aguilar Crowned Señorita Salvadoreña 2011
The Salvadoran Community of San Pedro has selected another queen to be its beauty ambassador as the third annual Señorita Comunidad Salvadoreña pageant/bazaar was held on Saturday, July 16 at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. The pageant, which is not a conventional beauty pageant, but a popularity contest in the form of a bazaar, yielded the […]
Miss Costa Maya Belize Contestant Announced
Meet Idolly Louise Saldivar, the 21-year-old contestant who will be representing our host country of Belize at the La Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant 2011. She is 5’10? and has a 32-25-35 figure. Idolly grew up in Belmopan where she entered and won the Miss Belmopan pageant at the age of 17. She was […]
Fire up your love life
By Christopher Emmanuel Maintaining a healthy and happy relationship is not always an easy task. Great relationships take work. Even the most compatible of lovebirds will encounter cold spells and roadblocks on their journey to “happily ever after.” Keeping the flame burning between you and your mate requires daily commitment to ensure interest and passion […]
Meet Miss Mexico for Costa Maya Fest
This week we introduce the Miss Mexico contestant for Costa Maya Pageant; she is Valentina Cervera Avila. Valentina loves beauty pageants, literature, sports, movies and technological advances. She is a TV and event host, runway model and photo model. She is 5’7” tall, has brown eyes, dark brown hair and her measurements are 36-24-36. Valentina […]
Film, Music, Fun and Celebrities at Film Festival
By Gerry Badillo –Saturday, July 16, 2011, San Pedro was all ready for the Masquerade party that the Belize International Film Festival hosted at Kama Lounge, on Ambergris Caye. The night kicked off with the premier movie screening of “Handful of Dirt” by director Russel Watson. Kama Lounge was a perfect setting for movie viewing […]
Old Timer or Modern Sanpedrano? #7
By Angel Nuñez YOU KNOW YOU ARE AN OLD TIMER SANPEDRANO IFYou ate hot flour tortillas or Johnny cakes with re-friend beans and fried fish for breakfast and probably the same thing for evening tea. (supper) YOU KNOW YOU ARE A MODERN SANPEDRANO IF for breakfast there is a choice of scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, […]