BINGO!!! – SP Lions Club Bingo Night – 1yr Anniversary!
The San Pedro Lions Club is always looking for fun ways to raise fund to help the community of San Pedro and on Friday, January 7, the San Pedro Lions Club celebrated its one year anniversary of Bingo Night! Bingo Night – which is held every Friday at the Lion’s Den, has become a very […]
Taxi Fares Go Up?
Just a month ago butane prices increased a whopping $8.00 for the 100lb cylinder and about two weeks ago the price of fuel went up as well, and now taxi fares on La Isla Bonita increased??? After getting several complaints by concerned residents about the taxi fare going up, we contacted Mr. Raul Gonzalez of […]
Congratulations Ashley!
Congratulations Ashley Keating on successfully achieving your Associates Degree from St. John’s Junior College. Good luck on your future studies at Galen University from everyone who loves you.
Wounded Past
“Forgiveness frees you from your own Prison.” A seed of love inside of you This flower waiting to be born When heart strikes joy beyond despair Such ease of life seem to appear Silent spark, a flame sustained Taste of bliss on earthy plane Internal treasure can’t be bought Heartfelt song eternal sought Passion […]
Marky's got talent!
There are many talents on the island. On Buccaneer Street kids were amazed as they saw Mark Worthington riding the street not with a car, skateboard or rollerblades but with a unicycle. This dude’s got talent!
Early Days at San Pedro High
Ever since Mr. Al Felly became involved at San Pedro High School, art used to be a fun part of the curriculum. In this flashback you see Emma Varela with a piece of board in her hands. It is a cork board which Al Felly taught them how to carve some art. They usually […]
Bring your Hunger at Burger Bananza, El Divino
Is it Thursday yet! We believe that El Divino Restaurant will take away the ‘Thirsty’ away from ‘Thirsty Thursday’ and replace it with ‘Hungry’. El Divino now gives a whole new meaning to popular Thursdays in San Pedro with their weekly special Burger Bananza! It’s the newest line of attraction for Thursday – a ¾ […]
Predicting The Year's Weather
By Angel Nuñez There was no Weather Channel twenty five years ago. Nor was there a Belize Meteorological office that could give us the forecast for an entire week. But this is no reason to believe that our ancestors could not predict the weather. The Mayas and Mestizos, indeed all the older folks in San […]
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!