Leonor Trejo Mother of the Year
Saturday, May 8, 2010 was a night dedicated to all the beautiful mothers on La Isla Bonita. San Pedro selected and honored Mrs. Leonor Trejo as Mother of the Year 2010. Mrs. Leonor Trejo (67 years old) is happily married to Mr. Ariel Trejo and she is the proud mother of four children: Diana Nuñez, […]
Caye Caulker Police Officer In Jail
Residents of La Isla Cariñosa – Caye Caulker Village are upset with the resent incident that occurred on Sunday, May 9, where a police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Alex Goff a Belize City resident. According to reports Goff was at Caye Caulker spending time with childhood friends and on Sunday, May 9 Goff along […]
Wanting What You Get?
“Success is getting what you want; happiness is wanting what you get” – Ingrid Bergman Do you often get what you want, but find out you are not happy? For example you found the perfect job but can’t stand your coworkers or you built your dream home in the wrong neighborhood. Success and happiness don’t […]
Mother And Child Bonding
On Monday, May 10, the mothers of the students at ABC Pre-school were not given certificates of appreciation but were given a much bigger award, the big smiles and hugs for Mother’s Day. The children sang songs of appreciation and love for all the mommies present after which they gave hand-made flowers to their mother […]
The Transformation of San Pedro Cinema
It all started as Teatro Arenas, San Pedro’s first cinema. It was located at the site of Fido’s Courtyard which belonged to the late Fido Nuñez, and then moved in large sections to its present site. It was named Teatro Arenas but under new management- that of Pete and Chabby Salazar. Thereafter it was closed […]
Hardships Of Living In San Pedro
Twenty Five years ago, or perhaps 35, not everything was as handy and easy as it is now. Let’s look at a few examples to illustrate what I mean. What do you do when you need to wash your hair, you give yourself a shampoo. Imagine not having a shampoo. Well water is hard water. […]
Go Slow
San Pedro’s sister island Caye Caulker is a very awesome and tranquil place to kick back and relax and socialize with the locals. This dog was relaxing on a Sunday morning as it really understands the Island’s motto: “Caye Caulker – Go Slow.”
Reef Week Activities Conclude
Reef Week was celebrated from April 24 to 30 under the theme “Save the Reef Today; Tomorrow Might be Too Late”. Activities started on Saturday, April 24, with the annual Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge while other activities included the Hol Chan Open Day at the Hol Chan office, where students were taught about Hol Chan […]
New Rules at Mexican Border
The Government of Mexico has implemented new rules for foreigners visiting Mexican territory, in order to eliminate requirements and simplify proceedings. These new rules are being applied at all Mexican borders. But Belize City media is reporting that over the weekend many Belizeans were surprised by a new process that caused hours of delays and […]
Offshore Oil Exploration Starts Ruffling Feathers
How would you like to wake up one morning in the near future and instead of admiring the amazing orange glow of the sunrise, you see oil rigs in the sea and clouds of smoke puffing their way towards your home, condo or hotel? Instead of smelling the freshness of the Caribbean Sea, you breathe […]
Sanford Health Breaks Ground on Children’s Clinic in Belize
– Press Release – Central America is one step closer to having more pediatric healthcare closer to home after the groundbreaking on May 4 of the first Sanford Children’s international clinic. The clinic in Belize City, Belize will open by the summer of 2011. It will provide pediatric care to the growing population and be […]
Silence the Violence
The San Pedro Town Council organized a march against crime on Friday, April 30, which gathered residents to show their stance against crime on the island. “Silence the Violence” is the message that Mayor Paz wanted to send out as she strengthened her stance of communication with all the neighborhood watch groups on the island. […]
SPHS Students Excel in Business Fair
This school year the business department of San Pedro High School took a different approach towards the students’ learning process by organizing the first mini business fair. The purpose of the fair was to showcase products and business plans that the students had developed, researched, marketed and executed as business students. The objective of the […]
Your Shadow
Thank your teachers! Any situation or person that causes you discomfort, pushes your buttons, or requires you to stretch, is a teacher, because it is showing you where spiritual work is needed. Take each opportunity to ask: who do I want to be in this situation? How can I respond from Love, Blessings, and Wholeness? […]
Just Like Mommy
Most Moms’ have been working out extra hard to get that great body and some just work out for fun. Many persons consider their mom to be their role model in life. Here we see little Mia Gonzalez mimicking her mother Wilema as she completes her workout routine at the Trainstation Gym. Picture by: Gerry […]
A Laid Back Village
In the early days of tourism San Pedro was advertised as a laid back fishing village. Those were the days when the British soldiers on vacations placed a towel anywhere on the beach and simply lay in the sun to have fun. Those were the days when there was no traffic and you could lie […]
Oil In Ambergris Caye
Fifty years ago there were rumors going around San Pedro that there was oil on the island. As children I remember playing in the lagoon and suddenly a bubble of air would appear from the bottom of the lagoon and rise to the surface. When this bubble got to the surface of the water, it […]
Xanadu Island Resort Awarded for Green Initiative
“The First Green Globe Certified Island Property in Belize” – Press Release – This week marked a historical week for Xanadu Island Resort as it was awarded certification as “The First Green Globe Certified Island Property in Belize.” Green Globe Certification is the leading worldwide certification based on internationally accepted documentation formed by Green Globe […]
New Book On Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker “Not a Lot of Hoop or Hoopla but Still and Always a Lot of Fun” is a new book that captures a collection of words and images on how the authors felt. One of the them is Tina Auxillou, an islander of Caye Caulker, who shares her memories of growing up on the Caye. The other two […]
Lions Club Member in Embezzlement Scandal
It is one of the hardest working organizations and most prestigious in the county with its members raising funds for the good and betterment of the community and individuals in need. But this week the Lions Club of Belize finds itself amidst a major scandal in which one of its members has been charged for […]
Sign Painting Party
South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (SAC) Sign Project for Roadside – Press Release – On Saturday, 24, 2010, 30 young people spent a very busy, productive afternoon lending their creativity to improve the cleanliness and safety of South Ambergris Caye. With a rainbow of colors, they painted more than 20 signs with catchy slogans such […]
Eco Challenge Kayak Race
“Ranza Boys” – Reef Radio Team takes 1st place. It was an impressive start of the Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge 2010 as 35 teams entered this year’s race, now in its sixth year. The kick off was at 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 24 and the final leg of the race ended at Central Park […]
Natalie Places 2nd at KTV Latino Karaoke
Natalie Arceo had every resident of San Pedro glued to their TV set this past Tuesday night, April 27, as she made her final presentations at Channel 5’s KTV Latino Competition. It was the best show ever as each performance was great and had everybody on their toes. At the end of the night Natalie […]
Have an Attitude of Gratitude
“Gratitude is the first step to true happiness; Your goodness increases when you spread goodness to others.” A thankful person can hold his gratitude even when things seem to be going bad. Grateful people not only count and take joy in their blessings, but they influence others with words and deeds by deliberately passing it […]
Sunny Day for Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge 2010
On Sunday, April 25, all residents were enjoying a nice sunny day at Central Park for the Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge. Sand Castle competitions were held for the kids to express their creativity. The Mermaid took first place and The Paddler came in second place.