Looking for Lalo Tolosa. Reward Posted!
A large reward is being given to the person who can supply me with information as to when Mr. Lalo Tolosa comes to San Pedro or knows where he is living. Please contact Frances Ayala at 627-9345. /s/ Francis Ayala
Don't Complain
You know, it must be a human thing to complain but when you come to think of it, it really doesn’t make sense. It doesn’t make sense simply because it just doesn’t change things. The problem that you are complaining still remains there and if you are not careful it can even intensify if […]
Banyan Bay Christmas Staff Party
Christmas time is here, ‘Tis the season to be merry and bright and celebrate with friends, family and in this case with staff members. The staff of Banyan Bay Villas held its annual Christmas Party this past Friday, December 3. There was much dancing, great music, games and lots and lots of fun!
Holiday Boat Parade Brings in Christmas Spirit
It might have been the state of the economy with the recession affecting our tourism season, but even thought there were only eight entries at this year’s Holiday Boat Parade, San Pedro residents came out in masses and tourists were out enjoying the Fifth Annual Holiday Boat Parade that took place on Saturday, December 4, […]
LOVE IS FOOD
Love is sunshine for the soul; the sun shines on all, even on dark days it’s still behind the clouds. Two stray cats come to my door daily, I feed them both. One is loving, talks to me and begs my affection, wants to stay with me all day and night; Lucy is a female […]
Land Tax Amnesty Program
The Lands and Survey Department officially introduce its land tax amnesty program on Thursday, December 2. The program is designed to afford land owners the opportunity to settle their outstanding land tax arrears over a six month period which started from the 15 November 2010 and will run until May 14, 2011. The land tax […]
Butane Price goes UP!!!!
Christmas is approaching and it’s time for baking your delicious ham, turkey, cake and other treats, well you’ll be thinking twice about doing all that baking because the price of the hundred pound cylinder of butane gas increased by a whopping eight dollars country wide. The Supplies Control Unit in the Ministry of Economic Development, […]
What Can We Do to Stay Safe?
In light of the recent murder of the stewardess from Spain and the stabbing of a gentleman at/near a local bar, much attention is being given to crimes on our Island. It’s not that it is out of hand, but we in San Pedro do not like to hear of “any” criminal activity in San Pedro […]
New Definition of Moving
On a rainy day on the southside of the island a mobile home was on the move in a pretty amusing way to a new location in paradise. Kids don’t try this at home.
It’s Paranda Time
In the Garifuna language “paranda” is a dance like chumba and punta. In San Pedro a paranda referred to a group of guys either drinking or serenading to the girls. You have all heard of the serenade or singing romance ballads to the girls at midnight during their sleep. This paranda flashback was a typical […]
A Big Taste of Christmas
By Angel Nuñez I must give credit to my good Sanpedrana friend, Lucy Dawson Gordon, who now resides in the U.S. for reminding me of those big days of the Caribeña Fishing Cooperative for Christmas. Those were days that the entire village looked forward to – children, member fishermen and employees. When Christmas was around […]
SPHS Celebrates Founder's Day/Angel Nuñez BDay!
As tradition has it, San Pedro High School is always up for a celebration in commemoration of (now retired) Principal Angel Nuñez every year on December 5. Now that Mr. Nuñez has retired and now only a member of the board of directors of San Pedro High, the school has designated his birthday celebrations as […]
Chaa Creek recognized as a top Eco-lodge
One of the world’s foremost architects and landscape planners, Hitesh Mehtas, has included The Lodge at Chaa Creek in his new book’s list of the world top ecolodges. Chaa Creek shares this distinction with only 16 other world class eco resorts in Kenya, Australia, Morocco, India and other exotic locales in Mehta’s new book, Authentic […]
Be Kind Belize Travels to Belmopan
Teachers Learn to ‘Do it with Kindness’ during Be Kind Belize workshop in Belmopan – Be Kind Belize, the humane education programme, started in San Pedro in 2007 is spreading kindness across the country. During a three day workshop on November 19, 20 & 21, hosted by Belmopan Humane Society, Colette Kase, Be Kind Belize […]
Celebrity Sighting – UFC Fighter at Waruguma Restaurant
Another celebrity sighting in San Pedro! This time it’s UFC fighter Martin Kampmann who was seen dining at Waruguma Restaurant. Thanks to our friends at Waruguma for this picture that they took with their cell phone. UFC fans know Martin Kampmann as a Danish mixed martial artist who is currently fighting out of Las Vegas, […]
Remembering Andy Palacio
Today, December 2, marks the birthday of Andy Palacio, a cultural icon of Belize who sadly died nearly three years ago. At the time of his death, nearly three years ago, Andy Palacio was the Deputy Administrator of the National Institute of Culture and History, Belize’s Cultural Ambassador, UNESCO Artist for Peace and the leading […]
Will PM Barrow Ban Offshore Oil Drilling? Obama New Oil Drilling Ban
– Press Release, Oceana Belize – Oceana in Belize joins its US affiliates in applauding the bold move of President Barack Obama to institute a new ban on offshore drilling in order to protect the Atlantic, Gulf and Pacific coasts. The Department of the Interior announced that it would not include the Atlantic, Pacific or […]
Creating Awareness of HIV/AIDS in San Pedro
We are a bit disappointed that the community response for the annual AIDS Solidarity Walk was not that great as the event that takes place on World AIDS Day has been set aside to emphasize awareness about the epidemic that is plaguing the world over. Nevertheless, and even with the threat of rain, members of […]
Power Outage for Sunday, December 5th
Belize Electricity Limited advises its customers in San Pedro Town that the supply of electricity will be interrupted from 6:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 5, 2010. Areas to be affected: All of San Pedro Town. BEL apologizes for the inconvenience caused but this outage is necessary for the company to facilitate improvement works on […]
BTB Announces New Industry Appointments
The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) proudly wishes to inform the general public of several new tourism industry appointments, of which key dignitaries will assume office on January 1, 2011. Chief Executive Officer of the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture Michael Singh leaves to take […]
First Ever Queen of the Jewel, The Next Miss Belize
The long awaited Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize Beauty Pageant has come and gone and with it gone are the expectations of hundreds, if not thousands, of San Pedro fans who were riding along with Scarleth Delgado and Anna Haylock. Annlyn Apolonio of Belize City was crowned as the Next Miss Belize on Saturday, […]
Bottle Art – Part II – Chris Emmanuel’s Bottlenose Dolphin
Keeping our Isla Bonita with bottle sculptures – it all began with a conscious mind of keeping the island clean that Chris Emmanuel got the idea of creating his first wonderful sculpture of a Spotted Eagle Ray made out of plastic bottles in March 12, 2010. Chris’ first sculpture of a Spotted Eagle Ray took […]
Donate a bench for the Catholic Church
Donate a bench for the Catholic Church. Contact Mr. Abel Guerrero or Will Alamilla ($800.00 for each). Support the Catholic Church Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, December 11 at 5p.m. It’s a family event taking place at Friendship Park located in front of the Roman Catholic Church. Also taking place will be the Mañanitas for the […]
The Way Others Look at You
Sometimes when things are not going too well and we get some criticism people tend to say, “I don’t care what others think of me or say about me.” But do they really mean it? It is very naïve to think that people can say negative things of you and you are not moved. It […]
The Waste Disposal System
Those of us who follow the local news of Channel 5 and Channel 7 are aware of the critical problem that exists in Belize City with the Waste Disposal System. The city is in crisis with garbage dumped all over the place and the trucking companies are not picking it up. All fingers are […]