Dead Fish Pop Up at Hol Chan
Ambergris Today was the first media to break the story about the dangerous Lionfish and its trek from the United States to the Caribbean back in September of last year. And a couple weeks ago we published the reports of the first sighting of the “Reef Killer” in the Belizean waters, particularly at the Turneffe […]
Miss Rainforest International comes back to Belize February 2007
After having left Belize for four years, the country’s most anticipated pageant-with-a-cause has undergone tremendous changes and now it’s back and better than ever. This year’s Miss Rainforest International will introduce the world to the first ever Beauty Queen’s boot camp and reality show, where the girls will be pushed to their limits through a […]
Lions Select New Queen
The San Pedro Lions Club announced this week their new club queen for 2006. Delsie Graniel was asked by the Lions Club to represent them throughout the year’s activities and events both locally and abroad. Delsie Graniel is an 18 year old student at San Pedro Junior College and a graduate of San Pedro High […]
PM Barrow Weds Over Weekend
Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the new Mrs. Barrow, Kim Simplis got married on Saturday, February 7, at the Episcopal Church of St Paul the Apostle, in Savannah Georgia. About one hundred persons attended – most of them from Belize. Activities were centered around the Marshall House – a hotel in downtown Savannah which dates […]
Eco-Challenge Coming in April
Elito Arceo and Hol Chan will be holding their 5th Annual Reef Lagoon Eco Challenge Kayak Race on April 26th and 27th. The culmination of the race will be at Central Park on April 27th where the SPBA will be sponsoring a Block Beach Party. Festivities of the Block Beach Party will include a grilling […]
Season’s First Coldfront has Belizeans shivering
The weather over Christmas and New Year’s was about as perfect as it gets around here but like all good things it came to an end. Country wide everybody broke open the barrels and braced for the smell of camphor balls as Wednesday night was a cold one, with temperatures dipped as low as 50 […]
Dredging Operations Ceased on Cayes
Upon receiving several calls from the island, Deputy Prime Minster Gaspar Vega dispatched a team from the Ministry of Environment and Lands on Friday, February 15, to the island to crack down on developers dredging or cutting down mangroves without proper permits. A team of four from the Department of Environment (DOE) came out to […]
Sweet Basil is Back
As you start your journey up north across the bridge, you will be attracted by a bright pink and blue building that definitely stands out amongst its neighborhood. An oasis, of sorts, the new Sweet Basil Restaurant and Bar has risen form dormancy and is now offering the same great ambience it once did but […]
Ambergris Caye First Responders
A new and much needed undertaking has emerged on the island that will prove to be a vital part of the islands rescue and medical services. Sterling Vorus of Island Ferry is currently training his staff to handle many emergencies such as rescuing stranded boaters, first aid, search and rescue, evacuations and ambulance service for […]
Boca del Rio Bridge Inaugurated
The gap that for years has separated San Pedro Town from North Ambergris was finally linked this past Saturday, February 25, 2006 as the Boca del Rio Bridge was inaugurated. “I would like to acknowledge the kindness of a great man who came to our aid to make this dream a reality. I am speaking […]
New Mangrove Habitat Project in Belize
Bob Riley – Mangrove Experts Visits Island Local Developer, Sugar Caye Development, read the news account of San Pedro Junior College student Sherri Ann Pou and her class project where the group embarked on a mangrove restoration pilot project intended to increase awareness for the importance of mangrove ecosystems on our environment. In spite of […]
$600,000 for Hon. Heredia to give to the poor
The lines at the office of Hon. Manuel Heredia are normally long, but very soon the lines will be even longer as the very poor residents of San Pedro and Caye Caulker will be visiting the office to apply for free money (grants) which is part of the 1.8 million dollars that the Government of […]
Celi McCorkle Bestowed with Queen’s Honor
San Pedro’s very own Ms. Celi Nuñez McCorkle has been bestowed with Her Majesty the Queen’s Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE). A press release from the Office of the Governor General in Belmopan made the announcement this week on the occasion of the New Year Honors 2009. Ms. McCorkle was awarded with […]
PUP Candidates Address Chamber of Commerce
Last Thursday, the Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) welcomed four PUP candidates who are running for the upcoming municipal elections, including Mr. Alberto Nuñez, who will be contesting the Mayoral seat in March 2006 against the incumbent Mayoress Elsa Paz. The PUP Town Council candidates present at the Chamber meeting last week were Alex […]
Grand UDP Rally
In a well attended event at Central Park, the UDP convention seemed very upbeat with the general message that a lot of progress has come to San Pedro under its tenure and that it is our duty to keep this progress alive and going. The UDP friends and supporters were welcomed to the venue with […]
Celebrity Soccer Player Honeymoons in San Pedro
It seems like a variety of celebrities are discovering Belize, from singers to actors and athletes. This past week the Toronto F.C. Roster Jim Brennan escaped to Belize to honeymoon with his lovely wife Jennifer Brennan. The newlyweds stayed at the luxurious Belize Legacy Resort on North Ambergris Caye for two weeks where they enjoyed […]
School Children Get Free Dental Checkup
More than one hundred San Pedro children were given the wonderful opportunity to have a healthier smile this past week during a free dental hygiene clinic conducted by a team of dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants at the San Pedro Polyclinic II. The medical team from Minnesota, U.S.A., led by Dr. Mark Johnson, provided dental […]
Light Bill to go Down by 15%
On January 9, the Public Utilities Commission had ordered a decrease in electricity rates that worked out to about a 12% reduction in the average light bill. Well, since then they had to delay implementation of that decision because BEL successfully showed that they hadn’t complied with the procedural requirement of inviting public comments. And […]
Preschoolers Have Fun on Sports Day
Preschools from around the island got together to celebrate Sports Day as part of Child Stimulation Month. They enjoyed playing all kinds of activities at the Old Football Field including, sack race, tug-o-war, relay races and a fun activity under a parachute canopy!
Find Peace! @ Asian Garden Day Spa
New to the island is the Asian Garden Day Spa, a family operated business with friendly faces. The Asian Garden has a very tranquil and simplistic Asian theme which offers customers an oasis from the hustle and bustle of life. Its distinguished characteristic is the ultimate spa experience. Brian Berenty and his daughter Kirsten are […]
Tribute to Soccer Veteran Players
Prior to the final games of the 11-a-side competition, the San Pedro Sports Council paid tribute to a special group of people who has definitely left their mark in the world of sports in San Pedro. Councilor Pablo Ico, Mayor Elsa Paz and the Sports Council handed out special recognition plaques to 16 special individuals […]
Tragedy Mars Tsunami Skydiving Event
It was a beautiful, clear day early last Thursday afternoon when Chad Zielinski joined fifteen other Tsunami skydivers aboard the DeHavilland Twin Otter aircraft for the ride that took them up to 13,000 feet in the azure skies above San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. A little over 12 noon, Zielinski exited the aircraft along with the […]
Gold For San Pedro High
On Thursday night last San Pedro High was shining like the stars at the Bliss Institute for the Creative Arts. One gold award for the San Pedro High School Band and two gold awards for the dance group organized by the student themselves. This was the result of their performance at the National High School […]
Police Reports
Golf Cart Accident Lands Man at KHMH Raul Lara, 44 year old Belizean taxi man of San Pedrito Area, reported that on Sunday, January 13, around 6:00 p.m. while driving his Toyota Previa Van License plate BZ – D – 6277 on Seagrape Drive towards Marina’s Store he saw a cream colored golf cart heading […]
Carnaval 2010! Vicky Balam – crowned Miss Carnaval 2010-2011
Miss Vicky Balam was officially crowned Miss Carnaval 2010 at the Carnaval Fair that was held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Central Park to kick of this year’s Carnaval celebrations. The block party was a major success as hundreds flocked to Central Park to enjoy great food, drinks, music and entertainment put together by […]