Eric Swan Arrested for Saldivar Murder
In January of this year, 28-year-old John Paul Saldivar was found dead in North Ambergris Caye and on Wednesday, April 15, 26-year-old, Eric Swan who was shot in a crossfire with police, appeared in Magistrates’ Court where he was charged for Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder. Swan is set to reappear in court on […]
Building Authority Clarifies on Construction Fees
After hearing exuberant concerns about increased fees for building permits from business owners Ambergris Today, sought out to get the facts straight and contacted the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority. Present at the meeting were, Chairman of the committee, Juan Alamilla; Councilor Nano Guerrero; Mr. Frank Panton, Inspector Landy Trejo, Secretary Candy Bradley and Engineer […]
Protecting our Reef UNESCO Officials meet with island residents
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Committee (UNESCO) dispatched two officials from its World Heritage Headquarters in Paris, France to conduct an investigation into dredging activities that have reportedly taken place at one of Belize’s main reserve sites. Edward Muller and Marc Patry are presently in Belize on a working visit. The two UNESCO […]
Bling Soljahs New Reggaeton, Hip Hop Local Sensation
Dis da di Bling Soljahs! The newest reggaeton/hip hop music band to hit the island debut their driving drum-machine tracks this Tuesday on the Reef Radio’s early morning show, getting rave reviews from radio listeners for their music. The tracks, including the hits “Dueña de mi Corazon” and “Esposa Mia” will soon be recorded for […]
The Myths of the Crystal Skull
The blockbuster movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that was released last week in theatres has stirred up some attention to Belize and the famous Crystal Skull from Lubantuun. Now you can find information on the Crystal Skull and Belize on the internet, television and in countless magazines. Belize has been […]
SPJC Turtle Rescue
Among the many animals of our country that are now considered “Endangered Species” is the loggerhead turtle commonly known as The Sea Turtle. And among the many marine animals like the bonefish, permit, tarpon and nurse sharks that our local population tries to conserve and protect, the Turtle is one of them, and there are […]
Investigations Continue in Otto Rodriguez’s Death
Police treating case as murder, but not ruling out suicide – Several persons have been detained for questioning in regards to the death of Otto Rodriguez Jr., whose body was found sometime around 9:30 p.m. last Wednesday, April 12, inside his apartment room on Sea Grape Street, located south of San Pedro Town near the […]
Central American Cub Scout Encounter
The San Pedro #15 Cub Scout Group will be taking part in the Central American Cub Scout Encounter at Camp Oakley in Burrell Boom, Belize from Saturday, April 4 to Wednesday, April 8. This year Belize will be the host of seven other countries such as Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Costa Rica and […]
Golf Cart Accident Victim Still Alive
Golf car accident victim Julia Mangear, popularly known as the “fruit stand lady”, was in critical condition this Wednesday as of press time, struggling with complications that emerged after undergoing two surgeries at a Belize City hospital. Julia’s poor family were also struggling at the same time to meet the mounting medical bills being incurred […]
Former PM Injured in Auto Accident
Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. Manuel Esquivel, was injured on Monday, March 30, 2009, when his car apparently slid off the Western Highway as he was being driven to Belmopan. The accident occurred near the entrance to Mahogany Heights. Mr. Esquivel sustained severe facial trauma and a fracture on the left upper arm. The […]
Reggaeton Hits Belize for Easter
Belize’s first major Reggaeton bashment hit San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and Belize City over the Easter holiday weekend with a concert that featured both local and international artists. The main attraction was international performer Baby Rasta from San Juan, Puerto Rico; he is an old school Reggaeton artist. Other artists who opened the show for […]
Traffic Mishaps (Police Reports)
* Mynor Martinez, 32-year-old, Belizean Taxi Driver of D.F.C Area reported to Police that on Friday, March 27, at about 8:20p.m. while he was driving his white Toyota Minivan with License plate (SP D0067) at the intersection of Barrier Reef Drive and Black Coral Street he felt something knocked into the passenger side of his […]
Saga Fundraiser Tops $4,000 Target
The Saga Society held its first annual Easter Raffle on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at BC’s Bar and Grill as part of their “Hundred Days for a Hundred Neuters/Spays Campaign.” It was a fun-filled event that helped raise $1,400 for the charitable organization. The monies collected placed Saga over the top on their campaign to […]
Fire destroys mobile home
Ambergris Today Newspaper was first at the scene of a fire that destroyed a warehouse on Saturday, April 4, 2009. The San Pedro Fire Department was quick to the scene of the fire that broke out in the San Pablo Area at around 4p.m. and completely burnt down one of the storage rooms of Medina’s […]
San Pedro’s Smile Center
Once again, the San Pedro Smile Center has provided over 100 children and adults with a healthier smile, as a team of volunteer dentists from the U.S.A. conducted a free dental hygiene clinic for one week at the Polyclinic II. The team of highly-experienced dentists rendered dental care services to school children from Isla Bonita […]
Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals plans for Private Island Blackadore Caye in Belize
Leonardo DiCaprio has recently unveiled his plans for his private island, Blackadore Caye in Belize, just west of Ambergris Caye. The renowned actor and environmental activist has teamed up with the Four Seasons to develop the 104-acre tropical private island into a conscientious exclusive eco-luxury resort. DiCaprio had originally discovered the island on a vacation […]
Town Council Sworn-in
“Do you solemnly swear to work for the general interest of San Pedro and to abide by the constitution of our country and the laws of Belize and San Pedro?” With these words, with a holy Bible in their left hands, and the right hand raised in approval as the solemn and sacred oath was […]
Belize Tournament Gets IGFA Qualifier Status
International Game Fish Association has approved Tres Pescado Slam Tournament as an Inshore World Championship qualifier event. – August 20, 21, and 22, 2009 is the date for the first Belize fly fishing tournament, Tres Pescado Slam Tournament, involving all three of the grand slam species Belize is known for. Another first is the type […]
New Building Project Raises Eyebrows
Projects like Reef Village and especially South Beach Belize have created quite a stir in the island and now another development project is raising eyebrows and red flags – Venecia Del Mar. The project site is located on Ambergris Caye west of the airport. This project has brought lots of concerns to airline officials as […]
March for the Reef
GIVE FISH A CHANCE – A peaceful yet very powerful march brought out hundreds to deliver a strong message in favor of protecting our environment and against some development projects that are not sustainable for our Island and threaten to destroy the very same things that attract tourists to our Island. The march particularly stressed […]
Losing Central Park Beach
Much attention is being given to the brick streets, the new street sweeper and the garbage collection, but one problem that we see has gotten way out of hand is the traffic on the strip of beach in front of Central Park. We have posted and published several pictures of golf carts and taxi vans […]
$10K for San Pedrito Park
Children are the future of tomorrow and what better way to bring up our children than providing them with much love and affection, a proper education and in a safe environment. But children will always be children and they need to have fun in a safe and clean place to play with their friends. The […]
Prez. Obama’s Trip Advisor visits San Pedro
As friends and family of Kilpatrick Peter Nicholson bid farewell to him last week after an untimely death and celebrated his life, residents close to his family got to meet his brother Marvin Nicholson who happens to be US President Barack Obama’s Special Assistant and Trip Advisor. Although his trip to the island was not […]
Job Finder Labor Dept. helps you find employment
Many employers and employees only contact the Labor Department for complaints when someone is fired or to know how much one is supposed to be paid when fired and other complaints of such. But little does the public know that you can also contact the labor department for job opportunities. Employment Officer/Inspector, Denise Spain, informed […]
Orthopedic Comfort Presentation – Sealy
Sealy is a worldwide, well-known brand that offers great comfort and quality. It has been proven to be the number one selling brand on mattresses in the industry of beds. On Friday, February 27, 2009, Rolando Porras (President of the import of Sealy Mattress) along with Jose Monroy (Manager of Sales for Sealy) visited San […]