Missing Snorkeler Found!
Reports reached our office that an American national went missing on Saturday, March 19 on a snorkeling trip after he got separated from his group. Ambergris Today contacted Caye Caulker Police Station and was told that a 55-year-old American National was rescued around midday on Sunday, March 20 on Northern Caye Caulker Village. According to […]
Prehistoric Refrigerator
By Angel Nuñez I was chatting with my good Sanpedrano friend Jason Forman who lives in the U.S.A. and was explaining how we used to preserve limes. He immediately commented that this was a prehistoric refrigerator and then remarked about the manner fishermen used to preserve lobster tails. I built one or two of those, […]
Business and Science Experiments at SPHS Open Day
Every year San Pedro High School hosts an Open Day to show parents and prospect students the quality of education and activities of the school. The Freshmen showed off their Spanish and Mathematical Skills, while Sophomores gave a presentation on the Latin American Countries like Guatemala, Mexico, Argentina, Honduras, to name a few. Their presentation […]
Inspired Artist
There are many tourists who come to the island for relaxation and enjoyment. San Pedro has many beautiful souvenir shops and also picture perfect locations for you to remember your trip in paradise. This guy has been seen around town painting different street scenes of San Pedro Town. He is a kind tourist from Chicago, […]
Tarpon Catch 1980
Hello Ambergris,My name is Jenelle Marlow-Gors. I am visiting from the United States; my daughter Lily and I are staying at the Banana Beach Resort. I came to San Pedro about 25 years ago. I just brought something back to show the people of San Pedro on the fishing experience we had. This picture is of […]
Wallace Guitars
By Sofia Muñoz Dale Wallace – Guitarist and Luthier!Dorian’s Angels had the privilege of being invited to learn all about making guitars and playing the guitar by a well known guitarist and luthier (A craftsman who makes/repairs stringed instruments) – Mr. Dale Wallace. We all know what a great musician Mr. Wallace is he has been […]
2nd Lion Fish Tournament Set for March 26
Registration forms for the lionfish tournament are available at the Hol Chan office. The office expects to announce the final prizes on Wednesday night. This tournament will have a category for teams and we will have an official/judge accompanying every team. Everyone else that participates will be included in the ‘Individual category.’ If you know […]
Oceana Holds Oil Exploration Public Forum
Oceana is a member of the Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage and it is dedicated to the protection of our marine resources by addressing serious national matter such as offshore oil development. As part of their ongoing work with the Coalition, they keep informing and educating the general populace about the dangers of allowing exploration and drilling […]
Ticks Are ‘Ick’ – Deadly Tick Fever
– Press Release, SAGA Humane Society – Everyone dislikes parasites. They are unpleasant, unwelcome, they suck our blood and they spread disease. What many people don’t know is that those annoying pests, ticks, spread a deadly disease to our furry best friends, known as tick fever. There are several diseases, commonly called ‘tick fever’, spread […]
Rumors Maya Island Air Starts Direct Flight to New Orleans
The Rumor Mills are spinning and much word has come to our office about local airline Maya Island Air starting up with direct flights to the United States of America. Rumors circulating are that Maya Island Air will soon start up flights to New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale and Cancun direct from San Pedro. The rumors […]
Belize Emerging as Top Honeymoon Destination
Belize Emerging as Top Honeymoon Destination – The popular Brides Magazine from Conde Nast has revealed that Belize has become the world’s fastest-growing honeymoon destination. The magazine, which has a readership of over 6.5 million, surveyed more than 60,000 travel agents to find the most popular honeymoon resorts around the world. The Central American destination […]
Spring Break Brings Good Business
Record Breaking Tourist Arrivals at Tropic Air Ambergris Today has been doing a lot of traveling lately and with all the recent Room Service (Resort Reviews) we have gotten great positive feedback from the tourism industry. “We are fully booked for the next few months,” is the statement we have received from many resorts, including […]
What makes you tick
By Christopher Emmanuel It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what moves your heart I overheard a friend talking to another acquaintance regarding getting help moving some furniture. The conversation went like this. “How can I get Tom to help me?” The reply: “All you have to do is offer him some Belikin […]
Resident Fights Back, Warning Shots Fired!
It is very rare when a person(s) stand up and fight back against a criminal but it is even rarer when a woman goes against three burglars. And that was exactly the case here in San Pedro Town as well known politician and community activist Mrs. Murlene “Mel” Spain took out her licensed firearm and […]
Corporate Heads Meet During Presidents’ Week
On Saturday, March 12, 2011, at 6pm on the beautiful Exotic Caye Beach Resort, Belize Foreign Affairs Minister Wilfred Elrington welcomed attendees of the Presidents Week Asset Protection and Global Investment Forum to Ambergris Caye, an annual event sponsored by Hemispheres Publishing, Inc. The conference, now in its 13th year, brings international investors from around […]
Escalante Neighborhood Concerned of Proposed Tower
To Whom It May Concern: It has been brought to the attention of us the residents of Escalante Subdivision that a building and a 120 feet Tower is being planned to be installed in the area. We the residents of this residential area have been threatened by new businesses popping up in the area. It […]
AIDS Commission Thanks for a Wonderful Carnaval
Dear Editor: The SanPedro AIDS Commission wholeheartedly thanks all those who in one way or another helped make our participation in Carnaval 2011 a resounding success. I applaud the members who opted to dance during the three days of Carnaval. I also salute the “friends” of the AIDS Commission who joined in the festive dancing: […]
Ramon Reyes Jr. Campaigning, PUP Belize Rural South
The campaign for Team Ramon “Ramon Reyes Jr.” was launched in San Pedro on Sunday, March 13, 2011. Ramon Reyes Jr. is offering himself to serve the people as the PUP Standard Bearer for San Pedro and Belize Rural South. He and his team visited La Isla Bonita this past Sunday and paid visits to […]
SPHS On A Roll!
SPHS Softball Team Champs at Heart!San Pedro Town was proudly represented in Punta Gorda at the Softball Nationals by the San Pedro High School Male Softball Team. Under the guidance of Coach Marion Mejia and Edgar Munguia the boys gave it their all and played their very best, but unfortunately placed at 4th place. In […]
Neighborhood Watch Cleans up the South
The South Ambergris Caye Neighbourhood Watch (SACNW ) completed another successful area clean up on March 13, 2011. Approximately 37 area residents arrived at the BWS water tower at 7:30a.m. on Sunday morning to form into groups, grab garbage bags, water and gloves. The groups then spread out over three miles of southern Ambergris Caye […]
Culture Day
Last week you might have noticed a bunch of cute kids being taken to school dressed up paying tribute to all the beautiful cultures that live in Belize. Here are some adorable pictures from the San Pedro Pre-School and ABC Pre-School as they both celebrated Culture Day during Child Stimulation Month.
Earth Hour – Turn off your lights on March 26.
Press Release – Earth Hour is a global initiative in partnership with WWF. Individuals, businesses, governments and communities are invited to turn out their lights for one hour on Saturday, March 26, 2011 at 8:30 p.m. to show their support for environmentally sustainable action. The event began in Sydney in 2007, when 2 million people […]
SP Lobster Fest 2011 Dates Announced
The organizing committee of San Pedro Lobsterfest is pleased to announce the official dates of the 2011 San Pedro Lobsterfest. Festivities will begin on Sunday, June 19, 2011, and run through the week, culminating with the traditional Lobsterfest Block Party on Saturday, June 25, 2011. Mark your calendars, as this celebration is sure to be […]
Gabriel and Ana Sofia
I met Gabriel and Ana Sofia through a great friend now living in Mexico. They arrived in San Pedro in the spur of the moment; they had my number, called me up and we met for lunch at Victoria House. They are a wonderful couple who travel a lot because of their jobs and a […]
Bitten by the Lady Bug
I don’t think at the peaceful and gentle lady bug has bite to it, but I have been surely bitten by the Lady Bug located on coconut drive! It’s the new floral and garden shop that will now have me going back for visits every week. You see, I just started up my garden that […]