Miss Isla Bonita Elementary School -Gracie Brown
Congratulations to Gracie Brown – Miss Isla Bonita Elementary School 2011. The Miss IBES Pageant was held on Saturday, March 19 at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Gracie is a standard 3 student and was being sponsored by Milo’s Center. Gracie won the popularity contest with a total of 425,072 votes. Once again congratulations to […]
The Tackle Box
The Tackle Box was the very first recreational establishment in San Pedro Town directly over the sea. It was the brain piece of Mr. Alan Forman who was owner of Coral Beach Hotel and who was looking for attractions and entertainment for tourists and locals alike. The main feature of Tackle Box Bar was its […]
No Shower In 12 Days
By Angel Nuñez While last week I documented the delight of fishermen trying to fill up their giant iceboxes with lobster tail, this week I will document something that might raise your eyebrows or cause you to shrivel your nose. It also has to do with the life of fishermen at sea. Twenty five years […]
Golf Carts In Central Park!?
Ever since Atlantic Bank purchased the empty lot where the old San Pedro Police Station was situated and golf carts started accessing the beach through it, Ambergris Today was on the tail of those motorists who insisted on driving their vehicles on the beach all the way from Playa Lounge up to Cholo’s Sports Bar. […]
World Vets provide Free Vet Services at Saga
World Vets- Helping animals, people and communities. On Thursday, March 24, free veterinary services were offered at Saga Humane Society Veterinary Clinic courtesy of World Vets – International Aid for Animals. Services included free spay and neuter procedures, health exams and de-worming. A group of 15 World Vet volunteers were in San Pedro for a […]
Wisconsin Man Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minor In Belize
– Press Release, March 22, 2011, Department of Justice, Washington, USA – Today a grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin returned a one-count indictment against U.S. citizen Roland J. Flath for traveling in foreign commerce and engaging in and attempting to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a minor less than 18 years […]
Let’s Go Sailing!
San Pedro Sailing Club to Join Belize Sailing Association and Set Up a Program with Six Optimist Prams to Teach Sailing and Racing to the Youth of San Pedro. Since its first race last summer, the San Pedro Sailing Club has been naught but a jaunty group of small-boat sailing enthusiasts, and it is free […]
Lagoon-Reef Eco Challenge Dates Announced
On your mark, get set, paddle! Paddle for fun, paddle for a purpose, paddle for health or paddle for a challenge. All kayak paddlers are asked to get ready for the 7th Annual Lagoon Reef Eco-Challenge that has been set for May 14 & 15, 2011. The Ambergris Caye Lagoon-Reef Eco Challenge is now in […]
Taxi Driver Slams Into Utility Pole
A taxi driver and four of his passengers are lucky they survived this traffic accident unscathed. Just the pictures tell the story of a really hard impact as taxi driver Tico Funez rammed and almost completely snapped a utility pole on Wednesday, March 23, 2011. Funez was driving his taxi minivan through the Boca Del […]
Southern Road Rehabilitation Project Begins
Press Release –March 23rd, 2011 – The San Pedro Town Council is pleased to announce that approximately 200ft of road rehabilitation on the south of town has begun. This project is being sponsored by Sugar Caye Development and includes proper drainage. The area to be rehabilitated is the area immediately south of Victoria House. This […]
Sapphire Beach Resort Under New Management and Ownership
– Press Release, Sapphire Beach Resort – On the 3rd February 2011, the ownership and management of the Resort Development known as Sapphire Beach was transferred over to Mr. Samuel Gomez of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize and Mr. Ralph Cochrane of the United States of America. Admittedly the development was delayed and construction […]
Jealousy
“Jealousy is a supreme self-centered act.”There she is, walking to her new golf cart. She is always smiling and all the boys look her way, she’s popular everywhere she goes. You just can’t stand her. Why? You don’t know. Something is the pit of your stomach tightens when you see her; you feel the burn […]
Saga Pizza Cook Off A Success
Saga Humane Society would like to thank everyone for their generous support with our monthly cook-off which was held on March 16th at the Tackle Box Bar & Grill. We raised $1,031.00BZ through tickets, donations and raffle ticket sales. We want to thank those who entered their Pizza dishes: Laura Sutton, Ambergris Brewing Company, Pepperoni’s, […]
ACE & ACES Participate in Anti-Bullying Program
School bullying is a type of bullying that occurs in connection with education, either inside or outside of school. Bullying can be physical, verbal, or emotional and is usually repeated over a period of time. Anti-bullying programs are designed to teach students cooperation, as well as training peer moderators in intervention and dispute resolution techniques, […]
El Salvador Officials Meet with Salvadoran Community
El Salvador State Officials Explain New Immigrations Laws to El Salvador Community in San PedroOn Saturday, March 19, 2011, members of the Salvadoran community in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye hosted members of the Cabinet of El Salvador at La Divina Providencia where they shared new laws that are being implemented to protect the Salvadorians living […]
Idolly and Alex Gomez Wed
“My bounty is an endless as the sea, My love is deep,The more I give to thee, the more I have,For both are infinite An answered prayer he is to me,My greatest blessing she’ll always beAnd So this day we’ll pledge our loveIn front of family, friends and God above” With this Romel Alexander Gomez […]
Student Teachers of UNCW in San Pedro
Eighteen students who are part of the International Studies Program at Watson School of Education – University of North Carolina Wilmington, are in San Pedro for five weeks to complete their Student Teaching Requirement here on La Isla Bonita. The students will be doing their internship and volunteering their services at three schools, San Pedro […]
SPTC 2010-2011 Mayor/Town Councilors Portfolios
Rumors reached our office that Deputy Mayor of San Pedro Town, Mr. Pablo Ico was fired from the Town Council and that his title as Deputy Mayor was stripped off. We wasted no time in contacting the San Pedro Town Council to straighten out these rumors and get the right facts. We were told that […]
Free Saga Services on World Vet Spa Day
Cubans Lost at Sea
The search is on for three Cuban men missing at sea after their cargo boat capsized near Caye Caulker Village. Reports are that the vessel was carrying 11 men when it capsized just after midnight on Sunday, March 20. Most men have been accounted for but three are still missing. Ambergris Today contacted Sgt. Leslie […]
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 […]