CC Ocean Academy’s First Graduating Class
Amira Marin, Danny Marin, Lexee Marin and Morgan Carrasco might be a small class, but they are the pride of Caye Caulker as the very first graduates of Ocean Academy. Founded in 2008, Ocean Academy is the first non-profit community high school on Caye Caulker (www.cayecaulkerschool.com). Principal Hilda Marin opened the June 11, 2011, […]
Do You Tweet?
I created a Twitter account for Ambergris Today at the time when it started to become popular in the US. San Pedro had already started to get into Facebook and that was the talk of the town. “Do you have a Facebook account?” was always part of a normal conversation. But Twitter never really picked […]
BTB Re-Launches Marketing Advisory Committee
“Without a doubt, the terms ‘busy’ and ‘active’ describe the state that our tourism industry has been in lately, and in particular here at BTB,” commented Seleni Matus, Director of the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in a recent release. “With everything from the recent Cacao Festival to more targeted travel trade outreach in North America, […]
Boogie in Belize Skydiving No More!
The annual skydiving event known as Boogie in Belize became such a big event in Belize and a positive impact on tourism that even the Belize Tourism Board gave it special recognition and endorsement. But sadly there will be no more Boogies in Belize; after its seventh annual straight run this past February, 2011, creator/owner […]
Kindness in the Community Speech Writing Contest Thank You
On Friday the 10th of June, Holy Cross Anglican School pupils participated in a ‘Kindness in the Community’ Speech Writing Contest organised by Be Kind Belize. Be Kind Belize has a number of people to thank and appreciates the opportunity to do so. Firstly, the wonderful participants – Jaaphet Castillo, Aaliyah Roache, Stephanie Chi and […]
Ambergris Today Goes Lobster Fishing
We could not sit back and wait for the lobsters to come to us; we had to catch them for ourselves. With lobster season starting today, June 15, Perlita, Delsie and Gerry accompanied fisherman/tour guide Mario Graniel to his lobster shades to catch some lobster and get them ready them for the kitchen. It has […]
Baldemar Graniel Expresses his Gratitude
Dear Voters,My most sincere thanks to my family, friends and all those that supported and voted for me on June 12. Since Belize Rural South did not accept my honest and sincere offer to represent them I just hope that they don’t have to regret my offer when the 2013 elections come. I will continue […]
Introducing Miss ACES 2011 Contestants
– Press release – Currently, Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) is promoting our annual Miss ACES pageant. Each year a group of students compete in four categories; Personal Development, Group Presentation, Talent, and Formal Wear. This year the event will be held at the Lion’s Den at 6:30 pm on June 16th. Above are the […]
Belize Hotel Association Destination Meeting
BHA Directors meet with San Pedro Members – As part of a nationwide tour meeting with hoteliers and visits to all the destinations of Belize, directors of the Belize Hotel Association held a meeting with its members of La Isla Bonita on Friday, June 10, at the San Pedro Holiday Hotel. Members present at the […]
Message from Patty Arceo New PUP Standard Bearer
She is back on the saddle once again! Former Deputy Minister Patty Arceo was chosen this past Sunday to be the People’s United Party (PUP) standard bearer for the Belize Rural South in the next general elections. Patty received majority of the electoral votes amongst her other two competitors, Ramon Reyes Jr. of Caye Caulker […]
Singer Marisela Confirmed for Costa Maya
The public asked for her, and today the Costa Maya Festival can officially confirm that Mexican-American singer Marisela is confirmed to highlight International Night at the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival, Saturday, August 6, 2011. Marisela is widely popular in San Pedro and Belize as she is known as the “Latin Madonna” in some […]
San Pedro High Graduates 70
The name Lucio Solomon Nuñez resounded throughout the evening at graduation ceremonies held at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium for 70 graduates of San Pedro High School who received their diplomas on Saturday June 11, 2011. There were many students who shone like intellectual and athletic stars but certainly the auditorium had to offer a standing […]
Congratulation Graduates
On Friday June 10, 2011 St. Peter’s Elementary had the honor of graduating 13 students (picture above) and 19 College students at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church. Congratulations to all the graduates, keep your heads high and aim for success!
Isla Bonita Elementary Father's Day Show
GOB Announces Intent to Acquire Control of Belize Electricity Limited
The Hon. Prime Minster met with Mr. Lynn Young, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) to discuss the current financial postition of BEL, on Friday, June 20, 2011. ALso present at the meeting were the Legal Counsel in the Ministry of Finance and the Financial Secretary. The Prime Minister asked […]
Honesty is still the best policy
By Christopher Emmanuel “And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” (Jn. 8:32).“Psychologists have long known that some deception is a normal, healthy part of human behavior, often starting in children about the age of 4 or 6. Children learn quickly at an early age that; Telling the truth will […]
Crayfish To Stone Dogs
By Angel Nuñez There used to be this popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something. And there was a time when the spiny lobster or the crayfish existed in abundance around the waters of Ambergris Caye. First a little anecdote, which might not even […]
Sailing Club Introduces New Dinghies
The San Pedro Sailing Club revealed the island’s very own Optimist fleet (small sailing boats) this past weekend, Sunday, June 12, on the beach at Caribbean Villas. The San Pedro Sailing Club, in coordination with the Belize Sailing Association, invited all the children of San Pedro to attend the event and register to become members […]
A Picturesque San Pedro
If we look back at San Pedro in the 1950’s this would be the most beautiful spot in the small fishing village. Left to right, the small police station suitable for one small family, a tiny office for one officer and a mini jail for one too. Next is a small sail boat used to […]
Patty Wins for PUP
Ana Patricia Arceo, popularly known as Patty all over Belize, won an overwhelming victory for the PUP in the People’s United Party Convention held on Sunday, June 12, 2010. The convention was contested by three candidates – Patty of San Pedro, Baldemar Graniel of San Pedro and Ramon Reyes of Caye Caulker. At the end […]
Bull Rider!
Leather Boots – Check! Skull Stetson Hat – Check! Leather Jacket – Check! Handkerchief – Check! Bling – Check! Bull Horns on Bicycle Stearing – CHECK! Our island is blessed with an array of colorful characters which make La Isla Bonita so unique and you meet so many interesting people every day. As is Mr. […]
San Pedro High School Prom 2011
Hollywood was the theme of San Pedro High School’s Prom 2011 held north of the Boca del Rio Bridge at Grand Caribe Resort. The red carpet was rolled out and San Pedro High Seniors shined like celebrities on their night of celebration. Congratulations to Prom King and Queen 2011 – Wissan Avila and Janelle Alvarez […]
Belize Bureau of Standards Recalls Lasko Fans
Belize Bureau of Standards – Consumer Watch – Lasko Fans Recall – In March 2011 the US Consumer Product Safety Commission working with the manufacturer Lasko Products Inc. issued a voluntary recall. The recall pertains to the box fans the company manufactures. The product is being recalled due to reports of fires caused by motor […]
San Pedro Receives Top Honors at Tourism Awards!
San Pedro was a big winner once again at the 11th Annual Belize Tourism Board (BTB) Tourism Awards that took place at Old Belize in Belize City on Wednesday, June 8. Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, and the BTB gave merit and recognition to deserving stakeholders in Belize’s tourism […]
Caye Caulker Cancels Lobster Fest 2011
How unfortunate is it that the Caye Caulker Lobsterfest has been cancelled for this year. Our sister island always comes alive for their lobster fest celebrations. Ambergris Today has had great times during a couple of our visits. Official word from the Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Committee is that there will be no annual Caye […]