Trash The Dress
The latest wedding trend, Trash the Dress, also known as fearless bridal or rock the frock, is a style of wedding photography that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place. It is generally shot in the style of fashion and glamour photography. Usually brides decide to have pictures taken […]
A Grand Slam
This might not be a grand slam, but it is a slam nevertheless. All of those permit in one catch is any angler’s dream. And we are not talking about all the fish fillet to be enjoyed, but all the fun in fighting to land these permit in the boat. Dennis Eiley is not looking […]
Barge Flips Over Barrier Reef
Ambergris Today got a call late in the afternoon at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 about a barge stuck on the reef. We set to investigate the matter and upon arriving on site, 8 miles north of San Pedro Town (close to Blue Reef Resort), we discovered that barge had flipped over and […]
Hollywood Visits Waruguma
Tourists ask for the restaurant by name when they reach Ambergris Caye. “Please direct me to Waruguma.” It has become a very popular Salvadoran eatery along the lines of the famous Elvi’s Kitchen, Cocina Caramba and The Reef Restaurant and Hollywood Celebrity Kal Penn was one such customer of the famous Waruguma Restaurant this past […]
Assaults Highlight Police Reports
* Popular bar establishment BC’s Bar was hit by armed Robbers – Carlo Segura, 34-year-old, Belizean Bartender for BC’s Bar located on the beach front, reported to police that on Friday, March 12 at about 11:30p.m. whilst standing outside BC’s bar he was alerted by a barking dog. Upon making further checks he noticed three […]
BEL Powers up Across SP Lagoon
– Press Release – BEL, Brahma Blue, and Mr. Bob Dillon would like to proudly announce that Costa Del Sol Island, Caribbean Cove is now official a customer of BEL. On Saturday March 13, 2010 Brahma Blue Resort was officially power by BEL. This success is the result of a two year project by BEL […]
2010 Budget had More Taxes in Store
BUDGET 2010: Sales Tax Going Up 25%! Increase on Electricity tax! The fiscal year closes at the end of March and the budget’s performance for 2009 to 2010 was poor, and the coming year promises to bring new and additional taxes. Prime Minister Dean Barrow presented the Budget on Monday, March 15 and called it […]
Belize & Bahamas Fisherman Exchange Lionfish Management Training Workshop
Article by: The Coral Reef Alliance The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification. In December 2008, ECOMAR took the lead in highlighting the invasive lionfish issue in […]
Finding Balance
“Life is like riding a bike, to keep balance you Must keep moving” -Albert Einstein Years ago when my partner and I came to live in San Pedro, we were downsizing and getting away from excess along with the new worlds’ demands- seeking simplicity and solitude away from the wheel of technology. For many people […]
Vacation Fun
Vacationing in San Pedro, Belize is all about the new experiences and taking in the different aspects of our unique and dynamic culture. What we are used to as a “normal” way of life, tourists see it as unique – much like our Coca Cola/Belikin Beer delivery system! Photo by Perlita Zapata
The Spanish Ships
This cannon is evidence of the Spanish armada that sailed outside our reef in the sixteenth century leading to the Battle of St. George’s Caye in 1798. Today you can find shipwrecks, cannons and cannon balls along the reef north of San Pedro Town. This one was found by master skin diver Adolfo Ayuso (deceased) […]
Behind the Scenes of the First Airstrip
Celi Mac, actually Celi Nunez, and I had a wonderful conversation just last week as we waited in the Honorable Minister Heredia’s office. And of course conversation was centered about many topics of our “Old San Pedro” We were downstairs of the Town Hall in a room that used to be a classroom of San […]
San Pedro High School is Math Olympiad National Champ
It seemed as if a rock star had just arrived on the island as commotion took o the streets of San Pedro Town Wednesday afternoon, March 10. But indeed celebrities in their own right, the San Pedro High School Math Olympiad team are indeed famous. Residents lined up along the streets to cheer along with […]
Miss Chiquitita Pageant Makes a Comeback
Meet the six contestants for Miss Chiquitita Pageant Organizers for the Miss Chiquitita Pageant are pleased to present to you the six beautiful and talented young girls they are: *Nayobi Rivero 6-year-old *Leilani Alamilla 6-year-old – The San Pedro Town Council *Adrianie Henkis 7-year-old – Ashley’s *Gabriela Knox 6-year-old – Wild Mangos *Marcela Bonilla 4-year-old […]
Women Achievers
“Women Achievers in Belize” is the theme for Belize National Library Service Women’s Month for March 2010. For years women’s contributions were routinely underestimated or ignored even in the history of our own profession. San Pedro Public Library is celebrating Women’s Month, by mounting displays about women who have/are contributing/achieved in some way or the […]
Residents Object New Fishing Laws & Fines
Fisheries Minister on the HOT SEAT San Pedro Tour Guide Association president Billy Leslie calls this legislation “an insult to every resident of San Pedro and insult to every Belizean”. Leslie is referring to Government’s decision to apply a license to anyone who wants to engage in fishing. In simple terms this license will be […]
Tatiana Rivero Prepares for Piel Dorada Pageant
– Press Release – Pageants are a celebration of smart, strong, successful, well-rounded women. Ms Tatiana Rivero is the embodiment of Belizean women as she is beautiful, intelligent and rich in culture. She has been a positive role model for young women ever since winning the coveted title of Miss San Pedro in 2003. LPEL […]
Bottle Art Artist Chris Emmanuel inspires through Recycled Sculptures
It all began with a conscious mind of keeping La Isla Bonita Clean that Chris Emmanuel got the idea of creating this wonderful sculpture of a Spotted Eagle Ray made out of plastic bottles. As he takes his ritual morning walks down the beach, Chris explains that he takes time to pick up discarded […]
Dorian’s Angels at Hurricanes Ceviche Bar & Grill
Dorian’s Angels at Hurricanes Ceviche Bar & Grill Word around town about a new ceviche bar and grill reached Dorian’s Angels and the girls wasted no time and headed out to check out the new place for themselves. Mr. Daniel Nuñez and his wife Ms. Elodia Ewens, owners of the famous Tanisha Tours, were […]
Personal Contracts
“There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement” -E.B. White How often have you heard or said the following. “But I thought we had an agreement?” Usually this phrase means you had everything but an agreement. Fulfilled agreements are the cornerstone of all great relationships. Most of us […]
Water Here Please!
This is how this San Pedrano gets his gallon of water on the island. Hey, I guess it was a busy week for this local, so fill her up Crystal Distributors. Photo by Perlita Zapata
Humble Thatch Houses
How many Sanpedranos were born in the village of San Pedro in the 1930’s 40’s and even 50’s? If you were, chances are that you were born and raised in these humble thatch houses, which were mansions in those days. The thatch leaves came from the bush up north in the area of Basil Jones. […]
Those Giant Charlie Prices! Memories in San Pedro.
Close your eyes for the fifth week to enjoy some great Belizean memories, especially those that lived in San Pedro. I am talking going way… way…way back not just thirty but fifty and sixty years ago. I am talking about the time when the infamous Charlie price infested the homes and warehouses in Belize City […]
San Pedro Resident Charged for Infant’s Death
A San Pedro resident, Eladio Balam, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing death by careless conduct in the accidental death of an eight-year-old boy. In May 2007, 45-year-old Eladio Balam, accidentally reversed his Bobcat tractor into Jose Raudeles who was walking his bicycle from school on his way home. On Friday, February 26, […]
Currents of Belize
Film Highlights Effort to Balance Conservation and Development. By Costa del Mar In the new film, Currents of Belize, award-winning filmmaker Bradley Beesley follows Abby Marin and Lincoln Westby as they navigate the tension between the country’s commitments to protecting its natural resources versus protecting its human resources. Perhaps nobody is experiencing these changes more […]