Chichi Regina’s 90th Birthday
Perlita Zapata de Nuñez stirred up a storm on Facebook when she posted a photo of the Nuñez Family and other families that have assimilated into the Nuñez Family Tree. The reason for the hundreds of comments and celebration is because it is a photo of Chichi Regina married to Tatito Cruz Nuñez. Their Family […]
Dorian's Angels at Lady Bug
Dorian’s Angels at Lady Bug This week Dorian’s Angels got a little grubby! There was no pampering like we are usually used to, on the contrary we got our hands into some dirty soil and did some gardening. Where did we go you ask? We went shopping for flowering plants at San Pedro’s newest plant […]
In Interest of the Town
I am inspired to write this one based on Mr. Fidel Ancona’s resignation as chairman of the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority. In his letter Mr. Ancona puts blame on the San Pedro Town Council, our Area Representative and the Government for allowing for the illegal construction of projects when he and the local Planning […]
Fatima Solanie Graniel is Miss SPHS 2010
Year after year the San Pedro High School holds its Miss San Pedro High Pageant as fundraiser event and it is always a highly anticipated show especially for the high school students as several young ladies take center stage and vie for the coveted title of Miss SPHS and be a role model for the […]
The San Pedro AIDS Commission holds FREE HIV Testing
The San Pedro AIDS Commission is a very active group on the island that does its best to educate and prevent this epidemic. As part of its ongoing campaigns the SP AIDS Commission held free HIV testing on Sunday, April 18, at the Central Park. Knowing your status is important and the encouragement of practicing […]
Countdown to Census 2010
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) is preparing over 750 enumerators countrywide for its 2010 Population & Housing Census for Belize. Over 40 enumerators are taking a two-week training here on the island and on May 12, 2010 these enumerators will be visiting your home under the theme “It’s 2010…Let’s count again!”. The primary functions […]
Belizean Shores Monday Night BBQ
by Gerry Badillo Mondays on La Isla Bonita…Where to go? What to do? Well, if you have not been to Belizean Shores for Monday Night BBQ then you are missing out. This past Monday Ambergris Today was invited to experience this fun night by the resort’s poolside. The tropical surroundings of Belizean Shores await you […]
Tropic Air Connects San Pedro to Belmopan
New Flight Schedule and Terminal Inauguration by Gerry Badillo Monday, April 19, 2010, was a very proud and important day for Tropic Air, as Belmopan greeted and accepted Tropic’s first scheduled flight from San Pedro to the Hector Silva Airport. At airport grounds, the inauguration was held with invited guests who included international ambassadors and […]
Costa Rica’s Min. of Culture Hosted in San Pedro
Hon. Manuel Obregon’s Arrival in Belize On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Hon. Manuel Obregon, the current Minister of Culture of Costa Rica and also a world renowned pianist, composer and producer, arrived in Belize from San Jose, Costa Rica for his eagerly anticipated participation in Belize’s Music Week. Upon his arrival to the country, Hon. […]
Being Authentic
“We create our world with the ingredients we put into it, so take care with your recipe. – Greg Phillips” We write to learn. Most penmanship is an attempt to reveal an idea. “Secrets to Life” came out of pursuing deeper meaning. I share with you the readers my discourse as I discover this inner […]
The Leaning Utility Pole
We found the cause of all the power outages in San Pedro. It seems that Gerry knocked over a utility pole at the end of Barrier Reef Drive. NAWWWW!! But residents in the area did call our attention to this post that is dangerously leaning to one side, threatening to pull down power lines it […]
Setting the Pace for Tourism
It is this renowned place called Paradise Hotel that set the pace for the development of tourism in San Pedro and Belize. After the pioneer Holiday Hotel, Paradise joined in to tell the world: No Shirt, No Shoes, No Problem. These low keyed but luxurious cabañas set the pace for environmentally friendly accommodation and relaxation […]
Enjoy Old San Pedro Memories
“Give me some more stories of old San Pedro,” says Christina Bradley, whom everyone affectionately known as Nana. Nana is a San Pedrana high school graduate now studying in the USA, and enjoys learning stories of animals and now says she is anxious to know more stories of her San Pedro, but in the days […]
Traffic Department Receives Motorcycles
On Monday, April 12, the San Pedro Town Council presented two Yamaha Motorcycles to the San Pedro Traffic Department. These are just two of four which the traffic department will be receiving to facilitate traffic patrols for the traffic wardens. As part of his previous traffic portfolio, Councilor Severo Guerrero acquired these motorcycles along with […]
ECOMAR Launches 2010 Belize Lionfish Project
Belize Lionfish Project The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems will likely cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification. After the first confirmed sighting of a lionfish in Belize in December 2008, ECOMAR began […]
Consultation on Revising Master Development Plan
On Tuesday, April 13, The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) held a public consultation at the San Pedro Lions Den for the Master Development Plan of Ambergris Caye. Heading the consultation were Mr. Vincent Gillett of Coastal Zone Management, Mrs. Malayka Cardona – planner and Ms. Camila Cardona – Civil Engineer. Ambergris Caye […]
Robber Shot by Hunters
One man is dead and another one is on the run after an attempted robbery went wrong, but this time it was the assailants who ended up on the wrong side of the attack. Two recreational hunters were returning home when they ran into a road block set up by two robbers in a poorly […]
Above Average Hurricane Season Expected
The Caribbean countries can expect an above-average 2010 Atlantic hurricane with a 58% chance of a major hurricane affecting the region, respected United States forecasters have said. The team from Colorado State University is predicting as many as eight hurricanes, four of which will become major weather systems with winds in excess of 111 miles […]
Natalie Arceo at KTV Latino Finals
Natalie Arceo has made it to the KTV Latino Karaoke Competition Finals and San Pedro was present at last night’s live airing of the show that takes place at the Bliss Institute, in Belize City. Knowing that Natalie was going to sing last night, a group of her fans in San Pedro chartered a boat […]
Dorian's Angels at San Pedro Water Jets International
Dorian’s Angels at San Pedro Water Jets International Dorian’s Angels have been seen here, there and everywhere. If there is a new business in town you bet that you can find Dorian’s Angels there, but this week the girls were planning on doing something new; visiting another place, another country! And so the girls […]
What is Common Sense?
“Knowledge & common sense brings wisdom; Knowledge without common sense is nonsense.” Just the other day on Front Street near the airstrip, I witnessed road rage in San Pedro. A driver in a Taxi had stopped in middle of traffic, blocking the way. The driver of a small truck behind was quite upset and started […]
Boat Trip
Dorian’s Angels were invited to go to Chetumal last weekend on the San Pedro Jets Xpress and Dorian (The Boss) & Gerry (Bossley) tagged along with the Angels to ride in Style on the International Boat Trip.
Building San Pedro High
San Pedro High was not built in a day, and neither was Rome. It was Al Felly’s idea that if we taught the students some building skills, they would help to build our new building for San Pedro High. And so San Pedro High School’s biggest benefactor proceeded to supplying all the carpentry tools needed […]
No Offense To Animals
We had a Facebook communication this week by a Sanpedrana living in the United States telling us how much she enjoyed last week’s topic on Twenty Five Years Ago on the lashing of animals. She said she loved the article and even today she lashes her dog when she does something that is intolerable. She […]
Water Supply Restrictions Plague Easter
Residents and Tourists Frustrated As international tourists and local visitors from around the country flooded to San Pedro for the long Easter weekend an underlying problem with the Island’s water supply, which many were unaware of, made for much an inconvenience when the island needed the services the most. A press release dated March 31, […]