Student Footbridge into Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site
– Press Release, June 14, 2010 – The Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site at the south end of Ambergris Caye will play host to 23 students starting on June 23. Arriving from the University of London, England, and the University of North Carolina Wilmington, USA, the students will have a treat in store for them when […]
Practice Deep Listening
“I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn’t believe them, I didn’t suffer, and that this is true for every human being. Freedom is as simple as that. I found that suffering is optional. I found a joy within me that has never disappeared, not for a single […]
Lobster Season Is Here!
Finally what all Lobster lovers have been waiting for – Lobster Season now open! Happy Fishermen woke up early in the morning to go and check their traps to see how much lobster they can catch. It’s time for everybody on the island of San Pedro to enjoy their favorite lobster dishes at the lobster […]
First Days of Lobster Season
On the first days of the lobster season which started then on July 15, fishermen in San Pedro were really… really…really busy. It was like each fisherman would bring some 25 bags full of whole lobster and later some five large baskets of lobster tails. On the first days in July the catch of the […]
The First Commercial Lobster Buyers
The legendary musical icon, Mr. Peters, sang this Belizean “brukdown” that goes like this: Captain Foote money gan, me no know wheh e gan. Captain Foote money gan, Lawd me no know wheh e gan”. In this article you’ll appreciate the reason for this song. Before 1920 it is said that lobsters were considered a […]
Introducing Miss El Salvador
For La Reina De La Costa Maya The Costa Maya Festival Committee is excited to announce the first contestant for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant set for August 5, 2010, kick starting the Costa Maya Festival. Diana Ingrid Martinez Pineda, Miss El Salvador, is the first to send her credentials and pictures to […]
North Ambergris Police Sub Station Inauguration
After much hard work, dedication and donations, The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (NACNW) proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North Ambergris Police Substation on Saturday, June 5. Sgt. Dominguez and P.C. Lyons of the San Pedro Police Department gave a few remarks on the new substation and both were also grateful for the […]
Sean McDermott’s Charity Concert
Sean McDermott will once again be performing on Ambergris Caye on June 10 and June 12 at the new Paradise Theatre located just across the bridge at Reef Village Resort at 8pm. He will be donating the proceeds of his performance to San Mateo Road Building Fund to help complete a proper road for San […]
Abby Marin Competes Abroad
Fly Fishing Tournament at Teva Mountain Games Colorado Ambergris Today believes that San Pedro has a rising celebrity on its hands. Remember when Abby Marin, of Go Fish Belize, was featured in a short documentary about fly fishing in Belize by Costa sunglasses last year? Well, this year Costa sunglasses sponsored a trip for Abby […]
Principal Association of the Cayes
It was on October 2009 that principals on the island joined forces to form an association called the Principals Association of the Cayes (P.A.C). The group’s mission: “To nurture and support all principals to demonstrate the vision, courage, and expertise to lead and advocate for effective learning communities in which all children reach their highest […]
Battle Against Oil Exploration Continues
The Search for Black Gold across the length and breadth of the Jewel has raised concerns from a number of environmental organizations that oppose oil prospecting. Island residents are not one bit happy about the oil drilling offshore since in a matter of minutes the Barrier Reef could be damaged if an oil spill occurs. […]
Ruffling Your Feathers
“We all should know that diversity makes for a rich tapestry, and we must understand that all the threads of the tapestry are equal in value not matter what their color.” – Maya Angelou Standing outside near Belize Bank a few days ago, I witnessed two pigeons. Their beaks were locked together as they danced […]
Pamper Day
On the island we have heard of people and pets getting pampered, but at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office a Sea Turtle was getting a full body pampering before he was set free at his new home at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Barnacles and other parasites were being removed from the turtle’s neck […]
Amateur Sports
Gone are the days of good amateur sports which carried 100% of community support. When semi pro sports came into being, the avid spirit for sports declined considerably. I mean the community used to donate money even for the uniforms, buy raffles, sell barbecues, support the bar and attend matches 100%. Fans and fanatics who […]
“Crayfish to Stone Dogs!”
This is a popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something. And there was a time when the spiny lobster or the crayfish existed in abundance around the waters of Ambergris Caye. First a little anecdote, which might not even be true but here it […]
Lobster Fest Announces Schedule
– Press Release – The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy five days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the tropical paradise of Belize. In addition to some new twists on the traditional Lobsterfest Town Block Party (June 19), the organizers […]
Isla Bonita Elementary Student Tops PSE Scores in San Pedro
The Primary School Examination results are out and the students from San Pedro Town did an excellent job! The top scorers this year where Brian Schweigler of Isla Bonita Elementary School (91% – 364/400 points), Andreina Acosta of San Pedro R.C. School (90% – 360/400 points) and Odalys Duarte of SPRC School & Mahe Gonzalez […]
Taking Musical Note
Music Appreciation Lessons by Free Music School Every year Dr. Floyd Jackson offers an inspirational music lesson to the children at each school in San Pedro. The lesson consists of music history, theory, ear training and demonstrations on violin, flute, trumpet, piano and guitar. Ambergris Today caught up with Dr. Jackson at Isla Bonita Elementary […]
Francis Eiley to Release Documentary at Film Fest
On February 19, 2010 Francis (Chino) Eiley released his booked entitled ‘Caged Chronicles’ which is about the cries of injustice that he thought would never end. Seven long years he spent behind prison bars for a crime he did not commit, a time in which he found himself writing many poems that eventually made it […]
Botanist working at Marco Gonzalez Island Mayan Site
– Press Release, June 1, 2010 – There is a buzz in the air about what is going on down south close to the end of the island. A San Pedro non-profit group is working hard to bring a piece of history to life, in the near future. That would be the Marco Gonzalez Maya […]
To Dredge or Not to Dredge
Guest Editorial To dredge or not to dredge along the coast of Ambergris Caye? – that is the question. Dredging near the beach and for that matter near the reef has been done in the past to facilitate projects of development either for public or private use. Today when the environment is a more sensitive […]
Dorian's Angels at Papo's Art Gallery
Dorian’s Angels at Papo’s Art Gallery Edwardo Alamilla “Papo” Artfully gifted! After a well deserved break the Angels are back in action! As you might know, the Angels are artfully gifted, Delsie and I love the art of dancing and Pearl is a rockin’ drummer and talented painter! So we set off to learn […]
The Good Life Question
“The secret of a good cake, is not the icing.” – Emmanuel For most people there is a continual search in their lives for the right connection, or balance. They’re looking for the “Good life,” that brings harmony to the big six; Relationships, Financial, Career, Personal, Enjoyment, Freedom. In essence we all want our cake […]
Biker Chicks!
The Island, or should I say small city, is full of all types of vehicles. Sofia and Delsie were eager to get a ride on these two motorcycles. “Hint! Hint! to the owners of the bikes across the street at Atlantic Bank. Photo by Perlita Zapata
Slow Pace at the Airstrip
A few years ago everything was at a slow pace in San Pedro including the airstrip. Mike Estel, who has been Tropic’s long time pilot, took it easy and relaxed with the cargo boys when he was not flying. Tropic’s airplanes were only three and five passenger planes and were parked for long hours at […]