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 […]
Big Winner of Lion Fish Project
Mike Hancock Receives Prizes For Most Lion Fish Caught In an effort to maintain the unique diversity of the Belize Barrier Reef Ecosystem and reduce the population of the invasive lionfish, monthly lionfish tournaments have been taking place since April of 2010 and will end November 2010 culminating in a grand prize on December 15, […]
Red White and Blue
Red, white and blue – those are the colors that make up our country; a country that is filled with diversity, a young nation that is full of life. We should all be proud to live in a land where we have freedom of speech, a country where our resources aren’t limited, a country that […]
D Sea Wine Event
The newly opened D Sea Convenience Store held a Wine and Cheese tasting event this past Saturday, September 18. Located by the sea and with its comfortable veranda, the convenience store was the perfect setting for the tasting event, as attendants mingled and relaxed in the perfect tropical atmosphere. The event was largely […]
Finding Faith In Hard Times
“Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.” Because of the present economic uncertainties, a lot of people are unsure about their future and feel insecure about themselves. These are tough times to be living in, but not as harsh as the past. A key element in surviving turbulent […]
Ooops!
Can you tell who these two are? We won’t tell you! But we will tell you the story behind this pic. A wardrobe malfunction caused her pants to start falling, so her friend helped keep up her pants as both ran to catch up with the parade.
Entertainment at Fido's
Good entertainment has always been the trademark at Fido’s and this goes way back to the 1970’s. It all started with Wil Nuñez with his guitar and his harmonica and at times joined by Chico Flores with maracas and drums. Big names in entertainment have welcome guests at Fido’s including Wil and the Tequila Trio, […]
Dorian's Angels At Changes In Latitudes
Brunch and Great Company at Changes in Latitudes Elvis the Iguana came out from hiding amongst the hibiscus trees and bravely came up to our table as we sipped on mimosas and had some of the best French toast at Changes in Latitudes Bed and Breakfast. Owners of the only bed and breakfast Inn in […]
Early Life In Ambergris Caye
By Angel Nuñez The peaceful, quaint, little fishing village of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye woke up to a spectacular morning. The silver rays of the early morning sun were reflecting in the emerald green sea that spread out like a giant mirror between the beach and the reef. The picturesque village of some fifty […]
Poly Clinic in Danger of Shutdown
$40,000 Needed for Roof Repairs! The San Pedro Poly Clinic’s roof is in dire need of repairs and the general public is being asked for monetary assistance to fix the roof top. On Thursday, August 26, a meeting was held at the San Pedro Polyclinic II and present were Ms. Melinda Guerra, Regional Manager of […]
Costa Maya Beauties in the Spotlight
Miss El Salvador – Daniela Augspurg in TV Azteca’s La Academia Bicentenario Daniela Augspurg – Miss El Salvador representative in the 2008 Miss Costa Maya Pageant is once again proudly representing her country internationally. 19-year-old Daniela is the first and only person to represent her country, El Salvador in one of Mexico’s most popular reality […]
Mooring Buoys for Mexico Rocks
Twenty four mooring buoys have been placed in the Mexico Rocks area just north of San Pedro Town in efforts to prevent people from anchoring near the delicate coral reef of the popular diving site. The project was made possible through the efforts of The San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) that received a grant […]
Casa Pan Dulce Goes Green with New Packaging
In today’s world more and more people are becoming more conscious and concerned about the importance of “Going Green” and for every one of us to do a little part in any way possible to help conserve our fragile ecosystem surely goes a long way. Mr. Andre Perez, proprietor of Casa Pan Dulce Bakery is […]
Belize Inspires Danny Michel’s Entire Album
The sweet sounds of a Sunset Sea Singer/songwriter Danny Michel found inspiration in Belize for his latest record Our beautiful island of Ambergris Caye and our country Belize has inspired many artists to write songs about our beautiful beaches, people and many other things and even film on the beautiful jewel we call home. The […]
Economy On The Rebound
When the U.S. economy is mired in deep recession, an economic tsunami generally washes over Latin America and the Caribbean. But this time the worst recession in seven decades only caused a wave that rippled across the region in 2009, said economist Manuel Lasaga. And, in most cases, the wave wasn’t strong enough to knock […]
Suspicion & Mistrust
“When mistrust comes in, loves goes out.” Villagers gone mad? Reading this story in last week’s newspaper left a sickening feeling in my stomach. A community psychic who said the children Onelia and Benjamin Rash were fed to the crocodiles by American couple Vince & Cherie Rose, stirred up villagers who then burned the couple’s […]
Paradise Girl
Elina Palma was enjoying her National Day holiday along with her cute dogs surfing the refreshing sea.
Hip Hip Hurray
Hip Hip Hurray is a British term which is an expression of joy and victory and was commonly used in festivities. We have been assured that this was also the joy word used by renowned emcee Mr. Allan Forman in the 1950’s and 60’s. Mr. Allan Forman spiced up all public and patriotic events in […]
The Trip To The city
Last week I started on this story which I am sure is absolutely unique in style, simplicity and also the warmth of the San Pedro folks twenty five years ago. You may read the entire adventure by purchasing your book at Ambergris Today. Special price for students at Designing Solutions or Jose Luis Zapata Photography. […]
Education on the Move
Primary School Teacher Receive Training We all want a good education; there is absolutely no doubt about that. And we all agree that education is an intricate matter that includes and involves all teachers, parents, students, government, and the community. Recent successes in education will confirm that quality education is on the rise, and rest […]