Lion Fish Mania!
San Pedro is going Lion Fish CRAZY, but with good reason. After learning that the Lion Fish poses a great threat to the marine live in our coral reefs, residents are keeping a keen eye on the fish which has a $50 bounty, captured dead or alive. Two more of Belize’s most wanted fish, were […]
Taking It to the Xtreme! First Belizean Aims to Set a World Record
The extreme sport of kite surfing has become a very popular sport worldwide and in San Pedro it has gained much ground in the popularity ranks amongst thrill seekers and sports enthusiast. One young man in San Pedro is taking up the challenge of setting a world record of being the first Belizean to be […]
Isla Bonita Drum line Heads to Band Fest
Isla Bonita Elementary School is heading for the Band Fest in the Cayo District to be held on April 4, 2009. To prepare, the school’s drum line has been preparing for the past six months under the leadership of band leader John Thompson. Band Fest is a three-day event with competitions in elementary, high school […]
Be Kind Belize Teaching Kindness and Empathy through Humane Education
Humane education is based on the concept that all life is precious and is practiced by teaching young people the value and importance of treating other living creatures with kindness. In Belize, probably more than most places in the world, the cycle of life is all around us. Belize is a country that treasures and […]
Fighting for Sustainable Development Ambergris Caye Leads Belize Towards Sustainable Development
– Press Release – Residents of Ambergris Caye have come together to form the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD). The Stated mission of the newly formed organization is to support and promote sustainable development on Ambergris Caye and in its surrounding area through education, awareness and citizen involvement. Sustainable development meets the needs […]
Earth Hour in San Pedro
If it were not for a small group of junior college students from SPJC not much attention would have been given to the Earth Hour worldly cause here in San Pedro. As part of their Conservation of the Reef course led by professor Valentine Rosado, this small group of six San Pedro Junior College students […]
Caye Caulker Day Sail and Snorkel with Seaduced
Go Slow…
Another Treat at Hidden Treasure
The staff of Ambergris Today experienced a great restaurant review when Hidden Treasure first opened its doors. The first time, the staff experienced dinner in a romantic atmosphere, but this past week we were invited for a second treat – to have lunch at the restaurant that recently has opened back its doors for lunch. […]
Rosita Baltazar Awarded
Ms. Rosita Baltazar received the Chatoyer Recognition Award for the Promotion of Garifuna Culture from the National Garifuna Council on Saturday, March 7, 2009. The award recognizes her work teaching dance to young people in Belize City, district towns, and the cayes. Also, Rosita has returned each summer for the past six years to St. […]
Fire Destroys Two Homes, Courage Save Two Lives!
It took only a few minutes for the flames to set ablaze and a few more minutes for the fire department to bring the fire under control and totally out it in an hour and a half but it will take the Lara family many years to recuperate the belongings that they have worked for […]
Shipwreck Discovered on North Ambergris Caye
In the days when pirates existed and many sailors were exploring the new world, many of those ships were either caught in bad weather and wrecked or possible pirate invasions of other ships caused many battles out at sea leaving many shipwrecks abound all over the Atlantic, Pacific and even the Caribbean Sea. The Northern […]
Second Street Sweeper Donated!
Two weeks ago at the Angel Coral Street inauguration Mayor Elsa Paz officially presented the long awaited street sweeper for the island which was obtained through the Sister-City agreement with Wilmington, North Carolina. Today, the street sweeper is full operating and maintaining the streets of La Isla Bonita clean. The street sweeper has been scheduled […]
Teen Talk
Teen Talk
Dorian's Angels at Pineapples
There are a handful of places that stand iconic to the growth and development of the island and Ramon’s Village is definitely in that handful. Catering to all the needs of visitors to San Pedro has always been top priority for the resort and tied in with this service is that of providing an amazing […]
Conch in Abundance
When the lobster season used to close on February 15, the fishermen in San Pedro relied on conch for their living. Conch flourished along the shallow waters of Ambergris Caye and along the grassy patches along the reef. It was customary for fishermen to swim along dragging their dories and fill her up in an […]
Hollywood Role Models for Teenagers
What is a role model? It’s a person whose behavior, action, choices, values, and success can be emulated by others, especially teenagers. A role model is someone that accepts and admits that they are not perfect and that they make mistakes just like any other ordinary human being, but learns from it and allows their […]
Adolfo Ayuso Turns 90
On Sunday, September 26, 2010 Adolfo Ayuso Sr. celebrated his 90th Birthday with his entire family and friends at Banyan Bay Beachside with a great fireworks display and piñata fun.
Think Now!
“Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” Last week as we watched the sea boil up and the storm surge crash against the shore; we wondered how much rain is really going to show up here in San Pedro. Earlier on talking with some of the locals I could see how lost we […]
Love at First Sight at Top Notch!
Delsie took Gerry along with her to the brand new clothing store in San Pedro called Top Notch in San Pedro and Gerry found his true love. Love exists for everybody!
Rude Boys Got Whippings
By Angel Nuñez This past week I heard a radio reporter commenting over national radio that children were swimming in the sea during the high wave action of Tropical Storm Matthew that was entering Belize. The reporter commented that the police was asking them to come out of the sea for their own safety but […]
High-Spirited Independence Day Parade
San Pedro went all out on Independence Day Parade, producing one of the most spectacular parades to date. Miss San Pedro, Natasha Stuart, was on the best Queen Float ever – an underwater magical theme and a huge crowd followed behind. The rain came pouring down midpoint of the parade, but that did not dampen […]
SICA Tourism Ministers meet in Belize
Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Pro-tem President of SICA (Central American Integration System) was the host for the 18th meeting of the Central American Tourism Council which was held at San Pedro Ambergris Caye on Thursday, September 16 through September 18. A delegation of representatives from the eight Central […]
Jennie Staines Represents in Guatemala City
Chef Jennie Staines of the world famous Elvi’s Kitchen proudly represented not only San Pedro but the entire country of Belize in Guatemala, as she did a marvelous job in preparing a huge spread of Belizean dishes for all to enjoy. Belize and Guatemala moved a very significant step forward to a referendum on September […]
Our Share in World Bank Loan
The Government of Belize has issued a press release informing the nation that on September 16 the World Bank approved a $30 million Bze loan for Belize to improve service delivery in several municipalities or towns. Of special note is the word “several”. Why not all towns which are seven in total and in this […]
Belize Starts Witness Protection Program
BELMOPAN, Belize, Thursday September 16, 2010 – With the number of murders so far for 2010 just five away from surpassing last year’s total figure, authorities in Belize have announced a witness protection program to convince people with information on these crimes to come forward. Minister of Police and Public Safety Doug Singh said the […]