Am I beautiful?
The media, magazines, television programs, movies, portray what good looking and beautiful IS!! But they are wrong. As beautiful as they might seem, the real fixation is that they are Photoshopped. I’m not saying all, however most of them. In such cases teens believe “OH IF I’M NOT SKINNY I’M NOT BEAUTIFUL”. Don’t get me […]
Who Are You?
By Christopher Emmanuel “Everything that defines you confines you” – Emmanuel We are living in a digital world, constantly compiling information. Today with mobile phones, iPods computer, TV, kindle, MP players, game players and the like it’s a wonder some people don’t know who they are and what they want. We are constantly inundated with […]
San Pedro's First Golf Cart
You are looking at one of the very first or perhaps the first golf cart on the Island. This one was being driven by Iraida Gonzalez who was giving her son Kevinsito Gonzalez a leisure ride around the Island beach roads. This road was just past Ramon’s village leading up to La Punta or Victoria […]
Fabricating Things In San Pedro #2
By Angel Nuñez In response to last week’s column on things made in San Pedro, I got several phone calls reminding me of things we used to make and improvise right here in San Pedro. “Hey Angel, do you recall when we used to build our own radio antennas much higher than the present day […]
Belize in Top Ten Places to Live in the World
Our beautiful country of Belize has been named one of the “TOP TEN” places to live in the world by Travelers Tips ‘n’ Pics website. The top ten countries were selected from a list of factors which include the environment, weather, history, politics, economy, infrastructure, social climate, and entertainment all play a part. All the […]
Freeway Pays the Toll
– Press Release, Saga – As we watch the changes in San Pedro we all get to know that with progress comes the good and the bad. Unfortunately it is often our furry friends who end up paying the toll. Freeway is a good example of this. Recently taxis have been allowed to cross the […]
Governor General to attend Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate
Channel 5 News of Belize City has reported that the Governor General, Sir Colville Young and Lady Young have accepted an invitation to the royal wedding of Prince William to Kate Middleton. The Governor General will be among other heads of state of the Commonwealth who made it on Buckingham Palace’s guest list to the […]
Belize Weddings Recognized as A-List Wedding Planner
Destination Weddings in Belize, particularly San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, is a fast growing trend, and recently there has been a lot of international attention directed our way. Wedding planners in San Pedro are doing an excellent job in organizing dream weddings for their clients, making for happy brides and promoting our little slice of heaven […]
Burglars Arrested and Charged
The quick response of the San Pedro Police Department after having received a report of a burglary in North Ambergris Caye, led to the apprehensions of two individuals who were charged for the crime of burglary. According to the official police report, 45-year-old, Antonio Reyes, Belizean caretaker, residing 15 miles North of San Pedro Town […]
Our Intern Chandel Rodriguez
Ambergris Today is enjoying the company of an intern since last week. We accepted a student from San Pedro High School for three weeks as they send out the seniors for their annual Office Practice. Both commercial and academic seniors at San Pedro High are given the opportunity to go out into the working field […]
New Playgrounds & New Park!
By Sofia Muñoz It’s that time of the year when we enjoy the sea and sun! Easter time! Many tourists come to our lovely Isla Bonita to enjoy our beautiful beaches, swim in our pristine beautiful Caribbean waters, party and have a good time. Many families head out to the beach and parks to enjoy […]
Good Friday Liquor Sales Notice
The San Pedro Town Council and the Liquor Licensing Board inform the general public of the sale of liquor on Good Friday as follows: Only establishments holding a Restaurant Liquor License will be allowed to sell liquor during the day. All other liquor establishments ARE NOT ALLOWED to sell liquor from Thursday Midnight 12:00a.m. to […]
Brother of George Price Murdered
Ladyville Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an incident that claimed the life of Samuel Price, the younger brother of former Prime Minister George Price. According the official police report on Saturday, April 16, at about 9:15 a.m. investigators responded to a scene at Price’s residence at mile 5½ on the Northern Highway. When the […]
Fabricating Things In San Pedro
By Angel Nuñez I recall with much fun how we used to make a lot of gadgets simply because it was cheaper and because at times they were not available on the island. They say necessity is the mother of invention, and in the 1950 was a practical example. Popsicles- these delicious homemade fruit drinks […]
Five Detained on Mexican Beer Bust
Rumors spread around town like wild fire that a major contraband bust had occurred on Sunday, April 17, 2011, involving San Pedro residents. According to reports prominent San Pedro residents were busted with a large amount of contraband liquor, beer, cigarettes and other items. A joint police and customs operation took the five persons and […]
Saga’s Chicken Cook Off
– Press Release – Saga Humane Society would like to thank everyone for their generous support with our monthly cook-off which was held on April 14, 2011, at the Tackle Box Bar & Grill. We raised $1,010Bze through tickets, donations and raffle ticket sales. We want to thank those who entered their Chicken dishes: Chicken Tettrazinni […]
Very First Miss Chiquitita
The Miss Chiquitita Pageant just recently held was indeed a bang. It is one of San Pedro’s most highly attended and high energy events. In this flashback we get to appreciate the very first Miss Chiquitita that set the pace for this gracious, energetic and proud event of San Pedro. The first Miss Chiquitita was […]
San Pedro Needs More Theatre
The Best Medicine brings in the laughs to Paradise Theatre– by Dorian Nuñez For those of you who missed on Friday night’s theatrical performance of ‘The Best Medicine” we must say that you all missed out on a fantastic performance by a cast of excellent Belizean actors. On Friday April 15, Gato Negro Productions presented […]
Non-judgment
By Christopher Emmanuel Every creature is a color from Gods paint box – Emmanuel We all have an ego self that wants to put the world where we feel comfortable. We are always thinking and judging. But the truth is we make better decisions when we can be nonjudgmental. Being nonjudgmental does not mean ignoring […]
Island Life Guards
Easter is around the corner and the first thing everybody thinks about is getting into the refreshing blue water. In this picture you can see all the Easter break kids enjoying their day at the beach as they jump off the pier while guarded by two modest pelican life guards. You better Belize it!
Don’t Like Cruise Tourism in Belize
Dear Editor,I find it hard to believe that a country that has so much going for it is contemplating taking money from the cruise lines to let them ruin what you have.Belize is a beautiful country with a great opportunity to exploit its environment without destroying that environment. Cruise lines will only bring crime and […]
Visitors to Central America up by 10% in 2010
The number of foreign visitors to Central America increased by 10.8% in 2010 compared to the previous year, according to preliminary figures provided by the Tourism Ministries of Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua and Panamá. A total of 11,839,922 visitors arrived in Central America during 2010, 1,155,564 more than in 2009. British […]
Easter Closing Days for Embassy of Mexico
– Press Release, Belmopan, April 13, 2011 – In accordance with the Belizean official holiday calendar, the Mexican Embassy will close its offices in Belmopan and Belize City from April 22 to 25, 2011. The consular services in Belize City, including the issuing of passports and visas will be suspended during those days. The activities will […]
Ambergris Caye represented at FERPROTUR in El Salvador
Mayor Elsa Paz, along with members of the San Pedro Town Council, travelled to San Salvador, El Salvador where they attended a trade show/tourism fair from April 8 to 10. FERPROTUR (Feria de Proveedores de Turismo) is a trade show/fair that brings together several countries to promote their country, vacation destinations, restaurants, hotels and products. […]
British Caribbean Bank Itl’ Ltd Inaugurates Branch Office
– by Chandel Rodriquez, Intern British Caribbean Bank International Limited’s (BCB) official opening ceremony of their San Pedro branch took place on April 12, 2011, at their financial center located on the Barrier Reef Drive across the Roman Catholic Church. The ceremony commenced with Ms. Natalie Arceo singing the National Anthem, followed by an opening […]