Who's to blame for island water shortage?
Water is vital for all known forms of life. We use water for drinking, bathing, washing, cooking and the list goes on. Earlier this year, around the Easter Break, there was a shortage of water supply on the island when the demand of water supply was at its peak. With this in mind the San […]
Lighthouse Christian Radio Christmas Events
“After Christmas Football Tournament” Lighthouse Christian Radio held their after Christmas Football Tournament and Fun in the Park activities. Games were played from 8:00 am to 11:30 from the 28th of December to the 31st. This was a great opportunity for the children of San Pedro to meet new friends, learn about team work, choices, […]
Christmas Tree Goes up at Central Park
A 25-foot tall Christmas Tree adorns Central Park as the San Pedro Town Council has started decorating the town for Christmas. The tree boasts 1, 840 feet of string lights that cover the entire tree. The Town Council has also strung light above Barrier Reef Drive (Front Street), adding to the charm of the tree […]
Sirena Azul Takes You on a Sunset Cruise
On the beautiful aquamarine waters of San Pedro sails the 40 foot “Sirena Azul” (Blue Mermaid) sailboat. This sailboat is like no other, made at the hard working fishing village of Sarteneja, Belize. The Blue Tang Inn brings to its visitors a traditional style and quality craftsmanship sailboat that provides great sailing excursions such as […]
SPHS Honors Top Students in CXC
San Pedro High is, without a doubt, a very good educational institution, but to say it is not enough. This statement needs to be verified and backed up with facts. At this point, we will be bold to say that the high caliber of an educational institution is not measured by the degrees that the […]
Officers charged in last month’s drug bust
Five police officers and custom officers who were allegedly involved in the landing of a drug airplane on November 13th, returned to Magistrate’s court on Thursday, December 9, under heavy police and BDF guard. However, only four of the police officers and the custom officers were charged with abetment of a crime. According to the […]
Church's Christmas Bazaar a Success
It was a very successful fundraising Christmas Bazaar for the Roman Catholic Church that took place this past weekend on Saturday, November 11. The main purpose of the fundraiser is to raise money for new pews for the church. The street was closed down for the event which made for attendants to walk freely by […]
Your True Identity
“Identity is the thief of your real self.” Recently I lost my wallet. At first I was quite distressed and got caught up in the horrible possibilities of my imagination. Doing the right thing, I cancelled the credit cards, alerted the police and sat down thinking about the whole deal. As I contemplated my next […]
Belikin Christmas Tree
Check out this great-looking Christmas Tree that belongs to Annie Marlin of Washington, USA. Everyone who knows her calls her ‘Mama Anne’ as she has been coming to Belize for over ten years now. This is what she had to say about her Christmas Tree that she loves very much. Mama Anne: “I did the […]
San Pedro Christmas in the 1960’s
Don’t be scared Children. Christmas is Christmas only that Santa had to wear a mask here because of the dust and the strong glare of sunlight in the tropics. Santa arrived from the North Pole to the tropics in the 1960’s by skiff and Emcee Allan Forman entertained him and some 200 children at Central […]
The Natural Christmas Trees
By Angel Nuñez Long Before the artificial Christmas tree and long before we started with this movement of going green, the Christmas tress in San Pedro were natural, truly green even though it was against the “going green movement.” The Christmas tree in every house in San Pedro twenty five years ago was a branch […]
Christmas Toy Drive for the Less Fortunate
Christmas time is here, time for joy, time for cheer! The San Pedro AIDS Commission is holding a toy drive, collecting toys to give away to the children in the San Mateo and Boca del Rio Area. The AIDS Commission will be joining the San Pedro Lions Club on December 23 for their annual Christmas […]
Local Island Girls on 2011 Belikin Calendar
It is one of the most anticipated calendars to have every year is the Belikin Calendar! The Belikin Calendar features local girls photographed by famous Belizean photographers. But what makes the 2011 calendar even more special, is that it features five beautiful Sanpedranas. Lovely Anna Haylock who recently participated in the Queen of the Jewel […]
Case of the Lost Police Truck Keys – 6 Detainees Released!
In the early morning hours of Thursday, December 9, six male persons were detained in connection with the disappearance of keys to one of the San Pedro Police Department’s pickup trucks. At about 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 9, three police officers visited BC’s Bar in regards to a complaint of noise that was given […]
GOB Suspends Normal Relations with Channel 5 News
– Press Release, Government of Belize, Belmopan, December 7, 2010 – The Belizean public is hereby informed that, effective immediately, the Government of Belize is suspending normal relations with Channel 5 and Great Belize Productions. The reasons for this are as follows:1. Channel 5, the Ashcroft/Opposition Television Station, under its current owners and management, has […]
Rowel Celebrates his First Holy Communion
Congrats to Rowel for celebrating his First Holy Communion on Sunday December 5, 2010. Wishing him the best in his future accomplishments from his loving family.
Walmart Opens in Chetumal, Mexico!
Belizeans have another reason to go on a shopping frenzy in Chetumal, especially this Christmas season, as one of the world’s largest public companies, Walmart – with 8,500 stores in 15 countries, with 55 different names opened its doors for business in Chetumal, Q. Roo, Mexico. “From today and onwards we are going to be […]
NEMO Meets after 2010 Hurricane Season's Closing
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) held a special meeting on December 3, 2010 at The Villas at Banyan Bay to officially close off the 2010 Hurricane Season. The meeting was held to acknowledge and give thanks to the San Pedro/Caye Caulker Emergency Operation Center Committee members for their support throughout the 2010 NEMO activities, […]
Mr. Belize Boasts Trophies and Medal
Edwin Ramirez Mr. Belize 2010 paid a visit to Ambergris Today this week to show off his new trophies and medals that he recently won at the Mr. Belize Body Building Competition that was held last month, November 5. As previously reported in media house around the country, Edwin Ramirez took the title of Mr. […]
No Foul Play Suspected in Woman's Death
The lifeless body of a woman was found in an apartment complex on the beachside near the airstrip area on Tuesday, December 7. According to police reports, based on information received they visited an apartment where they observed the lifeless body of a Hispanic female lying on her back on a sofa under a white […]
The War Against Oil – Oceana Founding Member Ted Danson In San Pedro
Oceana’s Board of Directors first ever international meeting in Belize includes the participation of many internationally known figures. The meetings started on December 6 and run into Thursday, December 9, 2010. Internationally recognized Actor, best known in Belize for his role in the sitcom Cheers and now HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm, is among the over […]
New Fort George Tourism Zone in Belize City officially opens
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce the newly established tourism zone in the Fort Gorge area of Belize City, now called the “Fort George Tourism Zone” (FGTZ). The new improvements to this area will enhance experiences for both locals and visitors; and overall statistics about Belize’s cruise industry. FGTZ officially opened today, […]
Trawling Totally Banned in Belize
– Press Release, Oceana, Wednesday, December 7, 2010 – All forms of trawling in Belize has been banned in the country’s waters including its EEZ when Minister responsible for Fisheries Rene Montero today signed the Statutory Instrument effecting this legislative change. The ban which is effective January 1, 2011 is a historic decision of Prime […]
Saga Success at Boat Parade “Thank You”
The Board Members and Staff of SAGA HUMANE SOCIETY would like to extend their heartfelt ‘THANK YOU” to all of those who participated in and donated at this year’s 2010 fundraiser at the5th Annual San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade – we had two booths this year – Photos with Santa and a Christmas Spirit Drinks […]
Mrs. Elvia Staines awarded at Oapn Paki 10th Anniversary Show
The charming and vivacious hostess of The Oapn Paki Talk Show, Ms. Rosalie T. Staines along with her crew members celebrated 10 years of broadcasting with the production of a Concert Show on Sunday, December 5, 2010, at the Memorial Park in Belize City. The five-hour show highlighted past exciting guests and interviews, special tourism […]