The Music Gene
Definitely music is learned through practice, but if there is anything like a music gene, it can certainly be seen here. Virgilio and Perfecto Rivero come from a very talented musician, Mr. Emilio Rivero who was perhaps one of San Pedro’s most talented guitarist both in the lead as well as accompaniment. Virgilio started with […]
Kite Season
By Angel Nuñez There was a time when we had a kite season in the village of San Pedro just like top, marble, wheels, and a few others to go with lobster season, conch, rainy and dry seasons. How nostalgic that we do not have any more kite fun in San Pedro, a lovely tradition […]
Celebrity Author Chats with Dorian’s Angels
By Sofia MuñozThis week Dorian’s Angels had the privilege and honor of meeting with renowned Belizean author, Zee Edgell. She is the first Bealizean author whose work gained international recognition. Mrs. Edgell gave a book reading for the first time to students at San Pedro High School on Wednesday, March 9, and the Angels were […]
Taxi Tours in San Pedro??
A taxi driver giving tours – this was the topic of debate on one of Reef Radio’s Morning Show broadcast last week. It was an interesting topic that we got to do a bit more investigation of out own and find out more on this issue. The Director of Quality Assurance at the Belize Tourism […]
Victoria House Celebrates in 2011
One of San Pedro’s prestigious and long-standing resorts, Victoria House, has reason to be in the celebratory mood all year long. Well, this year marks their 30 year anniversary after opening its doors in 1981. Today, Victoria House is a heaven for visitors to our island and the resort has transformed to the marvelous Eden […]
Fun, Graffiti, Violence?
I have not experienced Carnival in Brazil nor Trinidad , two locales that I have heard are massive celebrations, boasting gorgeous costumes and choreographed dancing through the streets. My heart filled with joy when I saw on the US news this week Haitians filled with happiness, able to sway to the sounds of their Caribbean […]
Oceana Covers Belize with a Referendum Weekend!
Over the holiday weekend Oceana Belize participated in several exciting events across the country, allowing plenty of opportunities for the public to learn about its campaign against offshore exploration and drilling, as well as to sign its petition for a national referendum on the issue. Starting on Saturday, March 5, Oceana joined La Ruta Maya […]
Skydivers Donate to Alliance Against AIDS
The Tsunami Skydivers are gone and another Boogie in Belize skydiving event has culminated. Besides highlighting the skydiving, another great aspect of Boogie in Belize is all the fundraising and donations made by the group towards charitable and noble organizations on the island. We highlighted the generous donation of this year made towards the San […]
Carnaval Day 3: A Princess, Kalimba, Danza Kuduro, Space Suits
HILARIOUS! Sums up the final day of Carnaval 2011 in San Pedro, Belize, as Fat Tuesday proved to be one of the best days of painting, dancing and celebrating in the longest time. The comparsas (street dancing) were nothing short of spectacular as all the three groups brought their ‘A’ game to the table. The […]
Waka Waka Carnaval
Although I am not painting or dancing during Carnaval, I am having such a great time documenting it through pictures and video. For the longest I had spent Carnaval indoors behind the computer since the festivities always fall during newspaper deadline. Now that Ambergris Today is fully online, I don’t have the stress of deadlines […]
"Guys: What is your Girliest Habit?"
– by Gabriela Nuñez, Teen Talk Reporter I was reading Cosmopolitan the other day and I stumbled upon an article in which the author sought to find out what small habits some guys have that might seem a bit “Girly”. Although sometimes some habits might seem to be only meant for girls, there is nothing […]
Los Carnavalistas
There have always been those who keep the Carnival tradition alive. Way back then it was Mr. Severito Guerrero the First who wrote songs for all the comparsas. Then there were Mr. Fido Nuñez, a great promoter of the event. Later on Mrs. Vilma Arceo promoted comparsas year after year raising funds for the Catholic […]
Work Continues at Marco Gonzalez Site
Ambergris Today had the privilege to re-visit the National Archeological Reserve – Marco Gonzalez Maya Site in the kind company of the students from La Isla Bonita Elementary. What was noticeable this time around was that the site has undergone many changes since our last visit; some good welcomed change and of course the unwelcomed […]
Carnaval Day 2: Negritos, Kriol Kulcha, Shorter Skirts…Painting
Day Two of Carnaval in San Pedro started off slow; maybe everybody was tired from Day One! But it was during the late afternoon that the crowds took to the streets from more painting and dancing. The street comparsas were in full swing with more energy and bigger groups. The San Pedro AIDS Commission had […]
Carnaval Day 1: Chinese, Viagra, Short Skirts
Day 1 – The San Pedro AIDS Commission danced around like Chinese immigrants who made San Pedro their home, cooking fried chicken, chow mein and selling boledo. Doña Flora’s group danced from house to house as senior citizens begging for money for their Viagra. And Pablo’s Girls entertained with their crazy antics and superb singing […]
Ileny Aguilar is New Miss Carnaval
San Pedro came out to Central Park on Saturday, March 5, 2011 to enjoy the Carnaval Block Party and witness the coronation of Miss Carnaval 2011. Two lovely ladies, Ileny Aguilar and Kaysha Martin, contested the crown in a popularity contest that had them collecting funds which counted as points for them. At the end […]
SPHS Wishes Ms. Turton Happy Birthday
The faculty and staff of San Pedro High School extends their best wishes and Happy Birthday greetings to Ms. Michelle Turton (in center) who celebrated her birthday on Friday, March 4, 2011.
Unlimited Prosperity
“Real wealth is measured not by what you have, not by where you are, but by the spirit that lives within you.” I watched birds bathing in a pool once. The mother bird jumped in first and splashed, flicking her feathers, chirping, she encouraged the smaller chick to jump in and do the same. These […]
Belizify It!
We bumped into this tourist enjoying a cold Belikin at the Wahoo Lounge and could not miss that his bag had a few patches of countries around the world. There was one for the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Costa Rica, St. Vincent, Canada, but there was visibly more of Belize and a couple Belikin Beer patches. […]
Mr. Dan Dawson -Un Orgullo Sanpedrano
By Angel Nuñez His name is Daniel Dawson but everyone called him Mr. Dan. He came to San Pedro from Punta Gorda in southern Belize way back in the 1960’s and did fishing for a living. But Mr. Dan’s passion was for repairing outboard motors and he came at a most fortunate time when outboard […]
The Inspiring Recycle Lady
Many people believe that the educated are the only privileged persons in society today; that is not true. You don’t need to be educated to get a job, get paid and live a happy life. The solution is simple; use your talent, be creative, reach out, keep positive and make a living. As many say, […]
Local Belizean Fisher Featured In Ted Danson’s Book
The name of the book is ‘OCEANA – Our Endangered Oceans and what we can do to save them’ is now available in hardcover– Oceana, March 2, 2011 – Known for his activism and willingness to speak out on the issue of fishing and all related issues, especially our Belize Barrier Reef system, Captain Carlton […]
Improving Island Safety
Neighborhood Watch Presidents Association meets with Ministers On Saturday, February 26, the Neighborhood Watch Presidents Association met with Minister of Police & Public Safety – Hon. Douglas Singh, Minister of Tourism, Culture & Civil Aviation – Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Human Development and Social Transformation – Hon. Eden Martinez and CEO of the […]
Saga on International Spay Day 2011
SAGA Supports the San Pedro Community by Spaying Pets and Preventing Suffering– Press Release, Saga, March 1, 2011 – International Spay Day was on the 22nd of February? You may be perplexed by this. What on earth is International Spay Day? Why would there be an international day devoted to spaying? What is spaying anyway? […]
Congratulations Karim Acosta
Karim Acosta ‘s parents Luis and Sandy, brother Gian , sisters Eni and Abi and sister-in-law Angelika would like to congratulate him upon completing his basic training in the Army at Fort – Sill Oklahoma during the month of February. He has now been transferred to San Antonio where he is currently doing his medical […]