New Horizon's Academy Asks for Help
With 320 students currently enrolled at the New Horizon’s Academy, the school has shown tremendous growth in recent years, providing a great education for its students and helping to alleviate the congestion at other schools in the island. With this growth comes added expenses for the school. Currently New Horizon’s Academy in the Escalante Area […]
Top 8 Traveling Trends for 2011
Hotel and Resort Insider (HRI) recently published a list of the top eight trends for travelers in 2011. We can take into account these trends and work with them to better our services and properly market our services in San Pedro/Belize. Take a look at the top travel/tourism trends for this year and let’s work […]
Financial Pressures Closes Down Saga, Reduce Services
Saga Humane Society to Close Full Time Vet Clinic and Reduce Services Due to Mounting Financial Pressures – Press Release, Saga Humane Society, January, 4, 2011 – Saga Humane Society regrets to announce that it will no longer be able to maintain a full time veterinary clinic or to provide free clinic services to low […]
Things Babies Born in 2011 Will Never Know
Here is an interesting article we stumbled upon on Yahoo Finance that is so true in so many levels. The future is now and there are many aspects and things in society that are become obsolete – they are dying and soon going out of existence. Interestingly books, magazines and newspapers are on the list […]
Man Falls from Cruise Ship to His Death
It’s that time of the year when cruise ships are sailing the beautiful water of Belize and tourist arrivals are at its best. Many families and friends take trips on the cruise lines to get to know the beauty of the Caribbean and have a good time. But unfortunately for one family on board the […]
Aguilar Paz Nupitals
Who says that a wedding can’t be planned in 3 days, well the record has been broken. On Sunday, January 2nd, 2011 a beautiful island wedding was celebrated for Jesus Gonzalo & Rosa Isabel Aguilar Paz with all their family and friends. Felicidades!
Expansion of Helicopter Services in Belize
Astrum Helicopters announced this year the delivery of its new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 helicopter. The helicopter was delivered from Bell Helicopter and is undergoing an 8 week completion at Hillsboro Aviation located in Hillsboro, Oregon. The new Bell 206 Long Ranger L4 will have a corporate 6 passenger configuration, sliding door, cargo hook, […]
Goals and Aspirations of Students from Ocean Academy, Caye Caulker
The wonderful school that is Ocean Academy in the island of Caye Caulker was founded with the belief that children who want to learn deserve an education. Ocean Academy’s founders state that the school is dedicated to challenging each student to learn at his or her greatest potential. The video below was made by Thiago […]
Humpback Whale Spotted at Turneffe Atoll
Mario Graniel submitted these great pictures of a 38-40 foot Humpback Whale that he spotted while on a fishing trip last week at the Turneffe Atoll. Truly a rare sighting!
Lionfish "The Caribbean's New Delicacy,"– “Eat’em to Beat’em”
The lionfish invasion continues in the Caribbean and Florida Keys. The spread of the invasive lionfish has been well chronicled throughout media outlets. Now, one organization has taken the battle to a completely new level! It is time to eat them to beat them! The Reef Environmental Education Foundation (REEF) announced the release of “The […]
Recipe for Sticky New Year Resolutions
“A resolution is a habit waiting to be made.” It’s the beginning if a New Year and we all start thinking about what we can leave behind and what we can bring in new. New Year’s resolutions are a big deal for many people around the world and we hope to make these lists […]
Colors, Smiles & Inspiration
Happy Children gathered with Liza Mills (once again!) and her crew to repaint a brand new art design for the San Pedro Roman Catholic School’s fence. The design is a tribute to the Barrier Reef, displaying its underwater creatures and amazing colors. It’s outstanding to see children’s imagination come to life and make them feel […]
Representative or Dictator?
On Mr. Heredia’s political propaganda that he called Christmas message he made mention of his project of a Board walkway at the back of the football field and the improving of the field. This project will be costing millions but nobody wants it. The improving of the Saca Chispas field is welcomed to be done […]
The Famous Celi Mac
This wonderful lady,Celi McCorkle, could be on the headlines several times each year, except that she chooses to work behind the scenes. It started way back in the 1950’s when she became the first Sanpedrana to go to high school in the city. She is the Tourism Pioneer of San Pedro and again behind the […]
No Drugs…Lots Of Paranda
By Angel Nuñez It can be categorically and proudly said that twenty five years ago (in the 1950’s and 60’s) there were no drugs on the Island but a lot of parandas. Teenagers in those days did not have to worry about anyone offering them any type of drugs in their normal nocturnal activities in […]
Having a Wine "Devine" Time!
If we were to tell you that the newest Hotspot on the Island was Wine de Vine, would you believe us? It’s not a night club, it’s not a bar, and it’s definitely not a restaurant, but it’s more of a social club than anything else. Dorian’s Angels were invited to their last social event […]
Happy Birthday Mike!
On a very cheerful and happy night Mr. Mike Brunette celebrated his birthday at the Wine de Vine Pre-New Years Party with his Wife, Anne Brunette and friends. Everybody sang him the happy birthday song concluding with a wine toast! Happy Birthday Mr. Mike from the staff of Ambergris Today!
New Year's Day Traditions and Superstitions
What to Eat, Wear and Do for Good Luck on January 1stWhen it comes to celebrating the New Year, every country and every culture has its unique routines and charms to influence the incoming year. They’re believed to bring into the New Year good fortune, health, prosperity, and love. New Year’s Eve traditions and superstitions […]
Ambergris Today's Top Stories of 2010
Another year has passed us by and there was much to socializing, reporting and investigating to do. We have rounded up the TOP stories of 2010 that had much impact on Ambergris Caye and Belize, from triumpant awards, saving lives, making history, tragedy, great accomplishments, fantastic events, major discoveries and even miracles, there was lots […]
Belize National & Public Holidays 2011
Belize National & Public Holidays 2011DAYS DATE HOLIDAYSSaturday January 1st New years Day Monday March 7th National Heroes & Benefactors Day (in lieu of Wed 9thMarch)Friday […]
OOPS! Skiff Goes Under in Choppy Seas!
Luckily for this marine motorist, he was steering his skiff in shallow waters when it started to go down. The problem was that they overloaded the skiff with too much cargo and yesterday’s rough seas caused water to start pouring into the skiff. This happened in front of the Boca del Rio split on Wednesday, […]
Business Group uses Facebook to make Christmas Donation
Kelly McDermott Kanabar and Mukul Kanabar donate $3,000 to Liberty Children’s Home Five of San Pedro’s popular businesses – The Phoenix, Blue Water Grill, Caliente, Red Ginger, and Wine de Vine, came together for a good cause – to give a good Christmas to the children of Liberty Children’s Home in Belize City. A year […]
Seven Cubans Land in San Pedro
Another set of Cuban Refugees has made a landing on the shores of Ambergris Caye, this time around in the early morning hours of Wednesday, December 29, 2010. The San Pedro Police Department has confirmed that there are a total of seven Cubans detained at the Police Department, both male and female, that are pending […]
Taxis Allowed Across the Bridge!?
With last week’s decision by the San Pedro Town Council’s to open the Boca del Rio Bridge to taxi drivers only (other than golf carts), a stream of backlash has flooded its way. Some objection to the Town Council’s decision has risen from residents in North Ambergris Caye, similar to the resistance that came as […]
New Year's Resolution
THE NEW YEAR for most people is for a new beginning, a new life, a new change. Most teens look forward for new opportunities in making better decisions, better choices, and most of all starting a better life free from all the wrong and silly mistakes we do. Most of us wait for this special […]