Increased Airfare at Tropic Air
Tropic Air forced to rationalize some airfares to cope with increased world oil prices Monday, February 21, 2011- Responding to some of the highest fuel costs in the last 10 years, the nation’s largest carrier, Tropic Air (like airlines everywhere) has been forced to adjust some domestic fares in order to keep up with the […]
Fundraiser for Mama Vilma’s Family Home
On Saturday, February 19, 2011 the Mama Vilma’s Family Home held its fashion show fundraiser at Coco Locos Bar, just north of the Boca del Rio Bridge. The venue was packed with many locals and tourists who were proud to show their support in making this family home a dream come true for the island […]
Mardi Gras at Wine de Vine
I have to say that Wine de Vine has got me drinking more wine that I am used to. Never much of a wine drinker, now that I have been introduced to the fabulous Friday evenings at Wine de Vine, I am enjoying and learning more about the wonderful world of wines; there are so […]
Decades Party at Holiday Hotel
The San Pedro Holiday Hotel held another fantastic party over the weekend. They hosted a Decades Party where they invited everyone to celebrate the sounds and styles of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s with music by DJ Busch and DJ Julian from Belize City and Caye Caulker, respectively. The Decades Party took place on Saturday, […]
Beautiful Sunset
Just another glorious sunset in San Pedro, Belize. We traveled to north Ambergris Caye over the weekend, exploring the ever-changing and developing properties and resorts. On our way back we got a great view of the sunset just behind Las Terrazas resort.
BEL – Planned Power Outage
Kindly note that the below power outage has been POSTPONED to a later date. Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be temporarily interrupted from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 23, 2011. Areas to be affected: All of Pescador Drive, Coconut Drive, Almond […]
1st Ever Mr. Isla Bonita Pageant
Pageantry is always associated with beautiful, talented and well poised girls. Well this week we are in for a treat, as La Isla Bonita Elementary School is holding the first ever Mr. Isla Bonita, that’s right – Mister! The Standard V class of Isla Bonita Elementary consists of 11 boys and eight of these young […]
Finding the Time
By Christopher Emmanuel “Don’t count every hour in the day, make every hour in the day count” It was time to go to work again. Rushing to shave he caught a glimpse of his body in the mirror. Soft bulging flesh hung where the hint of a six pack was years ago. He was fat […]
“Serenata”…How Romantic
By Angel Nuñez Do you consider a young lad singing a love song at your doorstep a romantic event? Would you feel special today if a young man would come over to your house and sing a few love songs to you? If you do, then you will agree that young men and ladies in […]
Communications Temporarily Down in San Pedro
No cellular phone service, no land line service and no internet!!!! What is happening?? People were speculating if all of this had to do with the giant solar flare that occurred on Monday and the solar radiation hitting our plant these past few days. Solar flares hitting planet Earth are known to have an effect […]
Flavors of Belize Guide Released for Distribution
Ambergris Today got privy to a glimpse at one of the very first “Flavors of Belize” which is an exciting new guide designed to support the tourism industry specifically in the areas of food, beverage and entertainment. Tanya McNab, Director/Designer, McNab Design & Dots Per Inch Ltd., responsible for the publication of “Flavors of Belize” […]
Island Residents Welcome the VIP Unity Alliance Idea
Vision Inspired by the People– Press Release, Sunday, February, 13, 2011 – Members of the executive of Vision Inspired by the People visited San Pedro, Ambergris Caye on Thursday and Friday to meet with residents of La Isla Bonita. The group was led by Party Chairman Bobby Lopez and included Deputy Chair Jennifer Arzu, Treasurer […]
Elections are close!
15 February, 2011 Today as I sit down to write, I wonder how is it that we the people of Belize Rural South allowed ourselves to been taken for a ride? I am sure that you have realized that the Town Council elections are just 10 months away and there is evidence that the UDP […]
No to Offshore Drilling – Your Signature Needed!
The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) is part of the Belize Coalition against offshore drilling for oil. They are currently working on gathering enough signatures to call for a national referendum on the issue (at least 15,000 signatures needed). If you are a registered voter in Belize, you are URGED to come to […]
Fly and Discover Lamanai
– By: Delsie Graniel When Discovery Expeditions invited Ambergris Today to a Lamanai Trip, Gerry and I were one of the first ones to jump up at the opportunity; since our last visit to Lamanai was when we were in High School. So we were anxious to go back and see what all has changed […]
Boogie in Belize is Back for its VII Edition
San Pedro is the place for skydiving for the next two weeks as over 130 participants have signed up with Tsunami Skydivers Incorporated and organizer Richard Grimm, of Coronado California, for Boogie in Belize VII 2011. The annual skydiving has become such a big event in Belize and a positive impact on tourism that even […]
Will the San Pedro Sunset Boardwalk Project Go Ahead?
The Sunset Boardwalk project for the old football field and lagoon area has caused quite a stir among island residents and government officials. Consultations have gone chaotic and there are lots of mixed feelings towards the project. But in a recent interview with Channel 5 (Belize City Media) the Minister of Tourism and Area Representative, […]
Saying "I Do" on Valentine’s Day
Kim & Eloy Elope to San Pedro for Valentine’s Day Wedding– by Dorian Nuñez Kim Allard and Eloy Alderete Jr. will forever have special ties with San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2011, they became Mr. and Mrs. Alderete in one of the most beautiful destination weddings in Belize. “I found […]
Jimmy Buffett Brings His Sea Plane to San Pedro!
Even though we live on a beautiful island, it is not every day that we get to see a sea plane in San Pedro. So when were told that there was one at the John Greif II Airstrip we had to go and take a picture and find out more about the plane and to […]
Closed Season for Spiny Lobster
Delsie sure had a great time at Waruguma eating delicious lobster tails, but she will have to wait some time till she tastes them again as the lobster season has officially closed. In a press release sent out today, the Belize Fisheries Department informs fishers, wholesalers and retailer of seafood products and the general public […]
Spelling Bee Zone Elimination
Coca Cola National Spelling Bee Zone EliminationThe 17th Annual Coca Cola National Spelling Bee Zone Elimination took place this morning at the San Pedro Lions Den. Participating schools included Holy Cross Anglican School, New Horizons Adventist School, San Pedro R.C. School, Isla Bonita Elementary School, Ambergris Caye Elementary School, Island Academy and Caye Caulker RC […]
Why So Many Rules?
– By Gabriela Nuñez, Teen Talk Reporter Do you feel overburdened with restrictions at home? Have you ever been tempted to sneak out of the house or to lie to your parents about your actions? House rules, as they are sometimes called, are the dos and don’ts that your parents or guardians have set for […]
Carnaval 2011 – Cantando y Bailando – Todos Celebrando!
El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro It is that time of the year when Sanpedranos, young and old, look forward to – El Gran Carnaval. This year San Pedro will celebrate, Carnaval, its most unique traditional celebration on March 6, 7 & 8. The San Pedro Town Council will officially start the celebrations on Saturday, […]
ABC Pre School Valentine's Day Arts
Love is in the air! It’s Valentine’s Day and the children of ABC Pre School spent special quality time with their loved ones as they made beautiful hearts with special messages such as I Love You. Happy Valentine’s Day to everybody!
Social Security Board Strike!
Several rumors have been going around that hundreds of Social Security workers were planning to stage a sickout against their management today, Monday, February 14. We understand that Social Security workers in the mainland did go on strike except for workers here in San Pedro. According to the Belize Times, the action is meant to […]