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 […]
The Island Academy Hosts ACES and a Croc!
The students of The Island Academy were in for a treat this morning, April 13, 2011, as Vince and Cherie Rose of the American Crocodile Elementary Sanctuary (ACES) and his team made a special presentation about crocodiles. And to the children’s surprise they had a 12-foot crocodile on display. The children were in awe as […]
Island and City Rockers Meet
There are many rock stars in San Pedro but it is rare that a celebrity rock star comes to the island. On mid March celebrity guitar bass player Billy Petereson from the Steven Miller Band visited San Pedro. The Steven Miller Band is one of music’s most interesting and prolific artists. It was Mr. Peterson’s […]
BTB Clarifies Internet Marketing Issues
“There are many new and exciting initiatives underway at BTB as we reposition the organization to lead Belize’s destination branding and marketing to a higher level in accordance with our goals to leverage BTB efforts in dynamic and positive ways to better serve the country’s tourism stakeholders.” These were the words of Seleni Matus, Director […]
1st Annual High School Softball Cup
Belize’s Best Softball Teams to Face Off in San PedroPress Release – San Pedro Town Council – April 13, 2011 – Nine male softball games will take place during the first annual High School Softball Cup in San Pedro Town organized by the San Pedro Town Council and the San Pedro High School. For the […]
Bullying
You probably saw it on the news or on Facebook – a poor timid school boy being punched in the face by a bully! After the poor kid had had enough, he picked up the bully and body slammed him onto the floor. And after his actions, the school was planning on punishing the boy […]
Isla Bonita Elementary School Mural Fundraiser
By Sofia Muñoz On Saturday, April 9, Isla Bonita Elementary School held a community fundraiser where the island residents were invited to partake in the painting of a new school mural. Dorian’s Angels could not miss out on the fun of painting and helping out the school. After having purchased our cup of paint we […]
Remember Nicole Hawit?
She had a very bubbly personality, got along extremely well with the island folks and made some great friends during her visit to San Pedro. Nicole Hawit was the Honduran representative of the Costa Maya Pageant 2010. Last year she had a marvelous time in San Pedro during the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival […]
Grid Earth Brings Light of Hope to People in San Mateo
– Press Release – Grid Earth’s efforts to provide safe solar powered household lighting is directly bringing hope to the residents of San Mateo. One woman shares her story about her children who are now able to do their homework at night. Shirley, pictured here with her children, went from house to house attempting to […]
Miss Chiquitita 2011 – Gabriella Knox takes the crown!
Saturday, April 9, the Old Football Field was the place to be as seven beautiful girls took center stage and gave their very best as they competed for the coveted title of Miss Chiquitita 2011. All were charming and beautiful but only one of them took the grand prize home. Beautiful Gabriella Alexander Knox won […]
Vacation Bible School
Holy Cross Anglican School“Vacation Bible School”!!!Starting Monday, April 18 From 9a.m. – 11:30a.m.For All Children Ages 5 To 12It’s FREE! Games! Arts! Crafts! Painting! Singing! Sports! Bible Stories! Books! Reading! Special “Family & Children Celebration”Good Friday, April 2210:00a.m. – 11:00a.m.
Reese Witherspoon Honeymooning in Belize!
Reese Witherspoon, Jim Toth Enjoy “Happy” Family Honeymoon in Belize. Less than two weeks after tying the knot, newlyweds Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth touched down in Belize for a romantic six-day honeymoon stay. “They didn’t ask for any VIP treatment, walked off the plane like regular tourists, waited in the immigration line and waited […]
The Risk of Evolution
By Christopher Emmanuel Talking to some friends on the island about opening their hearts to date again, it struck me how many people choose to shut down their hearts to finding love. Once hurt by love it seems many people forgo relationships and rather play it safe. But being safe is not evolution. Our evolution […]
Prepared for Paradise
We love to see the island filled with happy tourists enjoying island life as much as we do. We always notice that they come with a lot of luggage as some even bring their snorkeling gear, fishing rods and even surf boards! This picture is a typical scene as many tourists are picked up at […]
San Pedro High Early Champions 1973
Why do we call them early champions? These were some of the early people who put their faith and confidence in San Pedro and joined hands in making it a success. The journey to take San Pedro High to where it is today was not a bed of roses. There were sacrifices, effort, trials and […]
The Dead Shot
By Angel Nuñez “I made five dead shots today, exclaimed a proud Sanpedrano fisherman. “Cho, that’s nothing. I made at least 20 dead shots today while spearing for hogfish,” boasted another one. What were these fishermen talking about? They were all skin divers who used to earn a living by spearing fish. They did not […]
El Show de las Estrellas del Momento
An Act of Self Defense
Man stabbed in the San Pedrito AreaOne man is detained at the San Pedro Police Station and pending charges after having stabbed another man in the early morning hours of Thursday, April 7. According to reports shortly after 1:00 a.m. on Thursday, Roland Ford arrived at the residence of Miguel Martinez in the San Pedrito […]
BTB’s Information Kiosk Project
– Press Release, Belize City, April 6, 2011- The Belize Tourism Board, with the assistance of the Border Management Agency and under its new hospitality building initiative, presents the Information Kiosks Project. This project, which originally commenced in January 2011 and is intended to have kiosks set up at various border points, seeks to augment […]
Be Kind Belize Island Academy Graduates
On Wednesday, April 6, 2011, Be Kind Belize was proud to celebrate the graduation of 18 children from Standards 1, 4 and 5 at The Island Academy. All of the students had successfully completed the Be Kind Belize program. Four students won additional accolades for being voted as the kindest kids in their class or […]
Free Screening at Health Fair
The Ministry of Health sponsored a San Pedro Community Health Fair that took place today, April 7, 2011 at Central Park. There were lots of games, prizes and surprises for those who attended, in particular the school children who swarmed to the fair. Educational booths set up at the park offered a variety of information, […]
Mayor Paz presents gifts to Friends from Wilmington, North Carolina
Dr. Dennis Kubasko of UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington) has been coming to the island with students to do their teaching internship and volunteering their services at schools on the island for a couple of years now. During this recent trip Mayor Paz presented to Dr. Dennis Kubasko, Dr. Susan Catapano and Marilyn Cantrell […]
SPHS Shines in Track and Field Regionals
The San Pedro High School was proudly represented for the first time ever at the Track and Field Regional held in Orange Walk on Friday, April 1, 2011. A group of 32 athletes along with coach – Mr. Kirk Lainfiesta, Sports Coordinator – Mr. Paul Kelly and Principal Emil Vasquez went to Regionals and came […]