Helmets Mandatory for Motorcycle Drivers
The San Pedro Transport Department made a public announcement on November 4, 2010 advising all motorists that it is now mandatory to present a helmet when licensing their motorcycle. Failure to comply with the prerequisite will result in refusal to inspect and license the motorcycle. Mr. Chris Nuñez, Chairman of the San Pedro Transport Department, […]
Is the Atlantic hurricane season of 2010 over?
(from Dr. Jeff Masters’ WunderBlog, Weather Underground) “Since the active hurricane period we are in began in 1995, seven of the 15 years have seen an Atlantic named storm form after November 8. Only two of these storms caused loss of life: Tropical Storm Odette of 2007, whose floods killed eight people in the Dominican […]
Celebrities Mya Harrison and Larry Johnson Vacationing in San Pedro
Singer/songwriter/actress Mya Harrison and NFL player Larry Johnson were vacationing in San Pedro, La Isla Bonita this week and were caught by the cameras of Ambergris Today. In the US, rumors have been flying around about Mya and Larry being a couple but it hasn’t been confirmed as yet. Whether or not they are an […]
Queen of the Jewel – The Next Miss Belize
Scarleth Delgado and Anna Haylock Represent San Pedro Beauty, Poise and Grace; that and much more is what Scarleth Delgado and Anna Haylock have and will be proudly representing our beautiful Isla Bonita at the Queen of the Jewel – The Next Miss Belize Pageant 2010 at the end of November. Ambergris Today met up […]
What Is Being Done About Street Lights?
For quite some time now San Pedro Residents have been complaining about certain areas in town being poorly lit and other areas not having the streets lights fixed. It is a big concern as these areas are prone for criminal activities and for the safety off all one wonders who should be addressing this situation. […]
Jason Reyes Charged For Stabbing Death of Lionel Pinelo
On Friday, November 5, at about 11:45 p.m. San Pedro Police visited the Ambergris Hopes Clinic located on Pescador Drive, where a male person appeared to have a stab wound on the left side of his rib cage. The male person was later identified to be Lionel Rodolfo Pinelo, 24-year-old, Belizean cabinet worker. Investigations revealed […]
Old Football Field Project -Preliminary Consultation
A preliminary consultation for the Old Football Field (Saca Chispas) Sunset Boardwalk and Water Taxi Terminal, was held on Monday, November 9, at the San Pedro Lions Den. Heading the meeting for the evening were Mr. Carlos Santos and Mr. Pepe Garcia. The Sustainable Tourism Program of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation […]
San Pedro Water Jets Runs Aground
At about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 9, a boat belonging to San Pedro Water Jets International had a minor accident as it ran aground into a mangrove area on the lagoon side.Reports are that the boat arrived from Chetumal, Quintana Roo and was transporting international passengers to the neighboring Island of Caye Caulker. There […]
Memorial Service for the Late Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez
A memorial service was held for the late Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez just a week after the tragic murder. Father Daniel Nuñez carried out the memorial service in front of a crowd in an empty lot adjacent to the crime scene on Tuesday, November 09, 2010. Opening remarks were delivered by Lady Bowen as she […]
Hon. Heredia Building to Commence for SP Junior College
It is the real thing now! The Honorable Manuel Heredia Hall, which will be the new building for San Pedro Jr. College, is now due to commence as early as this week. This building will be constructed at the campus of San Pedro High School and will serve for classrooms for both the high school […]
Edwin Ramirez Brings Back Mr. Belize Title to San Pedro
Edwin Ramirez has done it again! He told Ambergris Today he was very confident that he was going to regain the gold and title for Mr. Belize that he had previously won in 2008 and lost in 2009. He had increased his training regime months before the Mr. Belize Bodybuilding Competition, which proved to be […]
Manhunt Continues for Maria Plaza Gomez' Murder Case
The manhunt continues for the murderer of Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez as last night’s apprehension of a murder suspect turned out to be a bust. The man who was detained in Caye Caulker and brought to San Pedro late last night for questioning was able to provide to the San Pedro Police Department enough evidence […]
Tracy Eiley & Giancarlo Gomez Nuptials
Tracy Eiley & Giancarlo Gomez Nuptials Tracy Eiley and Giancarlo Gomez exchanged holy vows on Saturday, October 23, 2010 in the presence of family and friends. Reception followed after the religious ceremony at the Angel Nuñez Auditorium. Congratulations to the newly weds!
A Screwy Problem
It’s not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are. ~Roy Disney One of my ceiling fans stopped working. A quick trip to the hardware store placed a fan in box on my living room floor waiting to be installed. It all seems easy enough. Taking down the broken fan, I came […]
Everybody Is Reading Ambergris Today!
Irenie and Charles Worthington just arrived from their vacations as they visited friends in Green Bay, Wisconsin and shared these pictures with Ambergris Today. Their friends Diane and Paul took them to a Green Bay Packers game at Lambeau Stadium where they took these pictures with their Ambergris Today Newspaper. Thanks Guys!
Los Finados
My Present visit to San Pedro (the land of my birth) is a memorable one with sentinmental memories. I visited to commemorate “Los Finados” of our departed ones which has been a tradition in our culture. Sorry to say that only senior Sanpedranos continue this tradition. My Chichi Rosa (Parental granddmother) was a resadora, so […]
San Pedro's First And Only Elementary School
This is San Pedro Roman Catholic School built in 1963. Its former wood building had been destroyed in 1961 by Hurricane Hattie and this one was more than enough for some 150 students. It is San Pedro’s first and only primary school for many years. Note the absence of a fence as there was no […]
Hot Flour Tortillas for Recess
By Angel Nuñez This week we heard some arguments over the Reef Radio Morning Show about the vendors that go to the Roman Catholic School to offer goodies to the children. It was very interesting to hear views in favor of the vendors who are giving the children a service. However some persons think that […]
Missing Person Found Dead
On Sunday, October 31, San Pedro Police received a report that a female flight attendant of Maya Island Air Regional had gone missing. And shortly after 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 2, police found the lifeless body of 37-year-old, Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez. Maria Antonia Plaza Gomez arrived in Belize City on Saturday, October 30 […]
San Pedro delivers materials and funds for hurricane victims
A group of local Island residents traveled to Belize City, on Monday, November1 to Belize City and represented the community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye as they made a donation to the Government of Belize towards Hurricane Richard victims. Elito Arceo, Osmin Rodriguez, Councilor Pablo Ico and Jan Brown, organizing members of the San […]
Debbie and Larry Share Popsicles at R.C. School Once Again!
The faces of Debbie and Larry Heimgartner shine bright with smiles as they enter each classroom at the San Pedro Roman Catholic School, along with them is Mr. Manuel Delvalle of Manelly’s Homemade Ice Cream. They were back once again giving out over 1,000 paletas (popsicles) to each student and teacher at the primary school. […]
Belize Audubon Society Announces Closure of Two National Parks
Closure of Guanacaste National Park and St. Herman’s Blue Hole National Park due to damage suffered during Hurricane Richard. Belize City, Belize, Thursday, October 28, 2010 – On October 24th the passing of Hurricane Richard had disastrous impacts on the country of Belize. Our protected areas were not spared; two of the most affected protected […]
5th Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade Set for Dec. 4th
Bigger Prizes – Brighter Event! Press Release – San Pedro Holiday Lighted Boat Parade – October 26th, 2010 – The Fifth Annual Holiday Lighted Boat Parade will be held on Saturday, December 4th. This eagerly awaited event promises to be even MORE SPECTACULAR than last year with beautiful lighted boats bringing in the Holidays by […]
S.P. Radiothon Fundraiser for Hurricane Victims
A Community UnitedAfter meeting with Cabinet and obtaining the full scope of the damage caused by Hurricane Richard, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation and Area Representative of Belize Rural South, reported that the Government of Belize is not requesting any food, clothing or house supplies for those affected by […]
Who Am I?
If someone were to ask you “Who are you?” what would you respond? Will you give your name or the position you hold like, “I am the Mayor, or the secretary or I am the owner of this business?” Or will you give your address, or description of yourself or your most appealing qualities? Perhaps […]