Jerry Jeff Walker Auctions Guitar for Charity
Jerry Jeff Walker is once again back on the island with his hundreds of followers as he performs countless of concerts all around town. During one of his concerts at Wet Willy’s Cantina, on Thursday, January 27, 2011, Jerry Jeff Walker and Dale Clayton Wallace held a guitar auction to raise funds for the San […]
Stolen airplane and helicopters changing registration numbers at Intl Airport
There are several reports of suspicious if not illegal activity occurring at the Philip Goldson International Airport. Only a week ago, two Mexican choppers landed at the airport, and on the apron the brazen pilots were attempting to change the registration number. Apparently the authorities were informed and the pilots actually requested that relevant authorities […]
Do I Need a Mobile Phone?
– by Gabriela Nuñez, Teen Talk Reporter Mobile phones are becoming ever more popular everywhere. They are convenient. Your friends and parents can contact you anytime, anywhere – and you them. Some models allow you to exchange short text messages, which is the latest way for young people to feed their urge to communicate. There […]
Optimist Dinghy Club on the Works for SP
On Thursday, January 27, 2011, the Belize Sailing Association (BzSA) Alan Usher met with sailing enthusiasts in San Pedro to advance the development of an Optimist Dinghy Club on the island. An interim committee was formed with Milo Paz in the Chair and Andrew Milner of the San Pedro Sailing Club. Other interested persons include […]
Government Must Immediately Amend Petroleum Act Oceana Declares
– Press Release, Oceana, January 28, 2011 – In the interest of good governance and good faith towards the people of this country the Barrow Administration needs to immediately amend Section 13 of the Petroleum Act. There is need for comprehensive revision of the entire Petroleum Act Chapter 225 Laws of Belize but there are […]
Boogie in Belize VII 2011- SOLD OUT – Skydiving Event!
Rich Grimm of Tsunami Sky Divers Incorporated along with a group of over 130 skydivers are coming back to beautiful San Pedro for the 7th annual “Boogie in Belize” skydiving event. This year there will be two boogies, “Boogie in Belize VII” which will be from Saturday, February 12 to Monday, February 21 and “Skyfari […]
Fly-by excites residents!
“WOW, that plane is HUGE!!” – comments like this were heard all over town this weekend as a C-130 Hercules (A four engine military aircraft) was spotted flying extremely low off the coast of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The aircraft was flying several dozen feet of the ground and had no identification marks. Some say […]
Harmony with Nature
“Nature is the art of God.” Wings fluttering inside the Sunbreeze hotel lobby caught my attention. Looking out my studio, I saw a bird dive into a closed lobby window. As I stepped into the lobby, I watched this tiny creature flying back and forth looking for a way out. Charging the window one more […]
An Impressive Athens Gate
During their travels around the island, Delsie & Gerry came across this very impressive resort named Athens Gate Luxury Resort just south of Ambergris Caye. As they stepped into this resort grounds they felt like they were in Greece, but reality struck that they were still in paradise. Athens Gate is a very unique resort […]
San Pedro’s First Road
You are standing on the beach of the Village of San Pedro in 1965 more or less by the area of present day Coconuts Resort and Perla Escondida. This was the first road of San Pedro and it ran from the primary school all the way to Victoria House. This road was trafficked by a […]
History Of Our Roads
By Angel Nuñez Really And truly, there are no roads in San Pedro. They all fall, up to now, within the town boundaries, therefore they are technically streets, not roads. But in San Pedro, as soon as the thoroughfare goes past the Ramon’s vicinity, we call it a road. The same was true as soon […]
Happy Birthday Zulianie
Happy 10th Birthday Zulianie Cowo (January 29, 2011), wishing you many more from your family and friends.
Annual Bob Marley Tribute Concert
SAGA Fundraiser with Charlotte Hansen a Huge Success
On Saturday night in San Pedro, every parent and grandparent knew something was up in town. Charlotte Hansen performed a variety show for SAGA Humane Society as a fundraiser and the show was sold out! SAGA raised $2,593, which means there are a lot of happy dogs and cats right now, who will be fed […]
Belize to be featured on Dive Travel TV
Bottom Time Productions Shoot an Episode in Belize for Dive Travel TVBelize City, Belize, Monday, January 24th, 2011 — Bottom Time writer and producer Eleanor Willis and her crew spent five days in Belize, January 15th through 19th, producing an episode for the television series Dive Travel TV. The television crew visited Placencia where they […]
Decline in Liquor Establishments
A press release has been made by the San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board through the offices of the San Pedro Town Council. Over a two-year period from 2009 to 2011 there is a marked decline in the number of liquor licenses issued by the San Pedro Town Council from 186 to 159, a decrease of […]
Police Arrest Conman
Obtaining property by deception: Residents of North Ambergris Caye were a bit alarmed as a male person was entering private property soliciting money under false pretence. Several reports were made to the San Pedro Police Station and quick investigation from the Police Department lead to the detention of Aurelio Chi, 35-year-old, Belizean Laborer of San […]
Miss Chiquitita Pageant Set For April
The organizers for the Miss Chiquitita Pageant are pleased to announce the search for the next talented young girls to compete on the exciting pageant. These lovely girls will take center stage on Saturday, April 9, 2011 at a venue yet to be announced. The lovely contestants will be judged in several categories which include […]
SP AIDS Commission Public Service Ad
The San Pedro AIDS Commission has been doing a great job with their public awareness campaign for HIV/AIDS in San Pedro. The group is very active and present at most island functions, always distributing information and rendering assistance. Here is their most recent public service announcement video with great statistics and information on how to […]
Consultations
When you consult you hold a discussion with someone and you ask as well as seek advice from. A consultation is a process, sometimes long, sometimes short depending on the intensity of the topic and depending on what is at stake. Usually a consultation is held with stakeholders, or in other words with persons who […]
Great fun at Wayo's Bar!
Jose Luis Zapata had a good idea for this birthday this past weekend – bar hopping until it was time to go dancing at Jaguar’s Temple. Blue Iguana Restaurant kick-started the night and from there the gang moved to Pedro’s, Royal Caribbean Sports Bar, Wayo’s Bar and Rehab Lounge before making it to Jaguar’s. Pictured […]
All Dolled Up at CG Esthetics!
By- Sofia MuñozLovely Ms. Carole Goudreau invited Dorian’s Angels once again to her beauty salon for some excellent pampering. The Angels were more than eager to head on over as Carole is such a professional and never fail to impress the girls. Angel Perlita was in the hands of Carole as she received one of […]
Tropic Air Announces Non-Stop Service Placencia And Belmopan
– Press Release, Tropic Air, Monday, January 24, 2011 – Tropic Air announced today that it will be inaugurating daily non-stop service between Placencia and the nation’s capital, Belmopan on January 31, 2011. The service will also allow easy connections in Placencia for passengers wishing to travel between Punta Gorda and Belmopan, and provide for […]
Caye Caulker Ocean Academy Finalist In Ashoka Geotourism Challenge 2010
– Press Release, Caye Caulker Ocean Academy, Monday, January 24, 2011- The prestigious Ashoka Changemakers Geotourism Challenge 2010 is themed “Places on the Edge: Saving Coastal and Freshwater Destinations”. There were 250 entries from 54 countries; Caye Caulker Ocean Academy’s project was chosen as one of the twelve finalists. Expert judges selected the most innovative […]
Free Dental Clinic, Children 4-12
Free Dental Clinic for all the children of La Isla Bonita ages 4-12Where – Poly Clinic II Hosted by Dr Efraine Cima and Dr Louis LamWhen – Monday, May 23 thru Friday 27 – 9:00am-3:00pm All children must be accompanied by a parent or guardianQuestions? Call or E-Mail Dr. Mark 604 7995 /BelizeanMark@HotMail.com Our current needs/wish […]