No Charges Removed Against Sergeant Reyes who Shot and Killed Cpl. Gavin Sanchez
In the controversial case against Sergeant Paulino Reyes, it is now known that no one will be charged for the shooting death of Police Corporal Gavin Sanchez, who went down in a hail of gunfire earlier this year. The office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has decided that there is no cause for action […]
Taste of Belize 2010 a Success
The Belize Tourism Board held its 9th Annual Taste of Belize Competition on Saturday, October 16th, at the ITVET Compound in Belize City. This year’s event featured nine professional chefs, six bartenders, six cake decorators and for the first time ever, seven destinations represented with food menus from their specific localities. “Taste of Belize” is Belize’s […]
A Smoke Free Environment for Belize– Smokers Take Note
Ministry of Health to Protect Citizens from Second-Hand SmokingA press release from the Ministry of Health has indicated that it will be holding a launching ceremony for Tobacco Control measures for the country of Belize, tomorrow Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00a.m. at the Belize Telemedia Limited Constitution Park, Belize City. The Ministry of Health and […]
ITVET Hold First Graduation in San Pedro
They held presentations of what they learned during the six month course on Thursday, October 15, 2010, at the Lions Den and the following night they received their certificate of completion of the Electrical Level One provided to them by the Institute of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET). The 11 graduates receiving their […]
Lions Club Erects Playground at Mosquito Coast Park
Members of the San Pedro Lions Club and volunteers took time off their Pan American Day holiday on Monday, 11 October 2010, to spruce up the Mosquito Coast Park with a new playground. Thanks to the generous donation from the Holy Cross Anglican School, the Lions Club has a great addition that will enhance the […]
"No Cruise Ships to Placencia"
Dear Editor, My husband and I spent a month in beautiful Belize and more specifically, several days in Placencia (southern Belize) last summer and were blown away by the beauty of the area and the innocence of the village. I still marvel at the gorgeous pictures, the baker selling goods out of his wheelbarrow, the […]
$50 Bounty on Lionfish
The invasive Lionfish has spawned and affected reef ecosystems in many Caribbean countries. It eats just about anything; even fish twice its size and can also give a nasty sting to humans. The Lionfish has been spotted in Belizean waters once at the Turneffe Atoll and Glover’s Reef. Initially $10 was offered for each Lionfish […]
Elsa Strong, for Three More Years
Elsa Paz once again made history during the early morning hours of Thursday, March 5, 2009, as it was announced the she and her UDP candidates had won the majority of votes for the third consecutive time in the Municipal Elections to assure them three more years as the administrators of the San Pedro Town […]
A Better Way to Sweep the Streets
The Mayor Paz and the San Pedro Town Council held the official inauguration of the Angel Coral Street Rehabilitation Project on Friday, February 27 on Angel Coral Street between Caribeña Street and Pelican Street where Councilor Joseph Elijio was the master of ceremonies for the event. Mayor Paz gave the welcome address and also officially […]
Nurse Shark Killings Signal Red Flag
Pictures circulating by email of nurse shark killers have island residents in an uproar. Pictures were taken at Baho Caye, an Island situated five minutes from Caye Caulker, about 10-15 minutes from San Pedro’s Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Shark Ray Alley on Saturday, February 28, 2009. If you ever wondered what happened to all […]
Valentine’s Night at Sueño del Mar! – by Dyllian R.
Valentine’s day is a time when most people look at restaurants and resorts in search for that perfect Valentine’s dinner, a romantic meal to share with that special someone or those special people in your life including parents, grandparents and children. With this in mind Sueño del Mar, located north of Ambergris Caye, invited Ambergris […]
Carnival in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye 2009
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To The Polls Next Week
With the political race coming to the finish line on Wednesday, March 4, both political parties have been arduously conducting house-to-house campaigns; the United Democratic Party under their slogan “Keep Progress Alive” while the People’s United Party has been campaigning under their slogan “We make things Happen – Ready, Willing and Able”. This week Ambergris […]
Passport Applications Not Being Accepted
Belize to adopt the use of CARICOM passports – The Immigration Department and Nationality Offices countrywide will not be accepting passport applications this week as they are modifying, upgrading and testing an issuance system to accommodate the new CARICOM passport. “We have done a complete revision of the entire passport book,” commented Gareth Murillo, Director […]
A Kind Heart Helps Out Isla Bonita Elementary
You may remember Mrs. Aretha Mitchell when Ambergris Today visited her in the September/October 2008 issue. She was very pleased with Isla Bonita Elementary School, the teachers and the education her twin boys (Jesse and James) received at the I.B.E.S. Previously, Mr. and Mrs. Mitchell had donated towards the purchase of drums. “When I see […]
Tourist Dies at Sea during Scuba Diving Trip!
A California tourist who went on a scuba diving excursion last week Thursday died before she could be given medical treatment in San Pedro. 68-year-old Janice Redman suffered the fatal mishap while she was scuba diving near the Hol Chan area with a tour company from Caye Caulker. According to the police report, Redman was […]
25 Kilos of Cocaine Found off the Coast of San Pedro
Twenty five kilos of cocaine are off the streets of San Pedro Town after a local resident turned the drugs in to police. According to the Head of the San Pedro Police Department Assistant Superintendent Dennis Arnold, at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 14, a resident who preferred to remain anonymous handed over to […]
Saga Jumps for the Love of Animals
“I’ve had the privilege of doing many cool and crazy things in my life but I just topped them all (well… maybe with the exception of moving to Belize.) What a RUSH! If I could afford it I would go again tomorrow.” These are the words of Simon Backley who recently took the great big […]
Years of Your Life or Life in Your Year
It is not how many years of life you have had, but how much life there has been in those years. Got it? With this principle you should be able to enjoy many years of great living. The problem with so many people is that they strive to live a long life without really enjoying […]
“Savor San Pedro” Food Festival
Announcing the first ever Savor San Pedro Food Festival sponsored by the San Pedro Business Association this Saturday, January 26. “Savor San Pedro” will be a block party on Front Street, Barrier Reef Drive, from Atlantic bank to Fido’s starting at 5:00 p.m. Come out and enjoy great food and drinks. The best restaurants in […]
Penalties for Youths Violating Curfew
The Safety Committee reported on penalties given out by the resident Magistrate on curfew offenders for San Pedro Town. Magistrate Earl Jones had stated earlier that these are family matters, which are usually dealt with by the Community Rehab Department. Parents and youths are now being given notice that first offenses against the curfew are […]
Tourism Boom
Belize’s largest airline, Tropic Air, announced a record year in passenger travel and cargo sales for the year 2005. And even 2006 has gotten off to a great start as flight records have been broken and surpassed in air travel for the company. In a statement given to Tropic Air employees, Tropic’s CEO Steve Schulte […]
Beach Restoration Project at Boca Del Rio Park
The Boca Del Rio Park is currently in bad shape with the sea level reaching all the way to the basketball court and the beach that everyone loved is practically gone. But there is hope for the park which is a popular place where families gather on Sundays for a refreshing swim or a relaxing […]
Arts Open House for San Pedro Youths
Starting this weekend, San Pedro youth will have the opportunity to participate in a new arts program here on the island. Instead of hanging around with nothing to do on weekend afternoons, kids from 8 to 20 years of age will be able to pick from a list of fun subjects in the arts to […]
San Pedro High Champions Again
San Pedro High School continues its winning streak in sports and academics in competitions around the country under their new principal, Mr. Emil Vasquez. Not satisfied enough with their wins in Math Olympiad, Science Food and Nutrition Competition, Volleyball, and basketball, this time they went with two first place trophies, Males and Females in the […]