Government of Belize Explains the Supreme Court’s Ruling on the ICJ Referendum
On April 3, 2019, the Chief Justice Hon. Kenneth Benjamin delivered his ruling on the injunction case on the referendum planned for April 10, 2019 brought before the Supreme Court of Belize by the Opposition Party. The Opposition had asked the Supreme Court to stop the referendum because they contend that there are serious issues […]
Fatal Motorcycle Accident on Sea Grape Drive
A road traffic accident which occurred on Thursday, April 4, 2019, has claimed the life of 28-year-old, Samuel Pasqual, Guatemalan mechanic of San Pedro Town. According to reports Pasqual was riding his motorcycle going in a southerly direction when he lost control of his cycle and collided into a cement pillar on the right side […]
BTB Announces Winners Of Its First Take A Shot Photography Sweepstake
On Wednesday, April 3, 2019, The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) announced the winners of its first Take a Shot Photography Sweepstake held from February 15 to March 15, 2019, which focused on Culinary and Birding categories. First place went to Kay Westby, who was awarded a $2,000 cash prize plus a Nikon School Online course […]
Northern Belize Affected by Burning Dumpsite in Mexico
The past several days have been tough for residents of Northern Belize, primarily villagers in the Corozal District as heavy smoke has been reaching the area and causing many to be affected health wise. Ministry of Health Issued an advisory on the severe smoke affecting Northern Communities. The Ministry of Health has been alerted of […]
Tropic Air Wins Travelers’ Choice Airlines Awards
Tropic Air Wins The Travelers’ Choice Airlines Award In The Specialty & Leisure Category In Latin America- Tropic Air announced that it has been recognized with the Travelers’ Choice Award in the Specialty and Leisure Category in Latin America in the 2019 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice awards for Airlines. This is the first time any airline […]
SPHS Science Fair all About Reducing, Reusing and Recycling!
San Pedro High School held its annual science fair on Friday, March 29, 2019 at the R. Angel Nunez Auditorium under the theme “Reinventing the future by reducing, reusing and recycling”. Students prepared for several months finding just the right project to bring awareness on pollution and to find ways on how to reduce it. […]
New Digi Store Opens In San Pedro
Digi Belize officially inaugurated its New Digi Store on Saturday, March 30, 2019. The New Digi Store is located at the Wing’s Building on Coconut Drive. Island residents enjoyed awesome deals and Top Up at the new store during the inauguration. Be sure to drop by and check out their new office as they are […]
Ramon’s Village Celebrates Einer Gomez’s 25 Years of Service
-submitted by Ramon’s Village – In the spring of 1987, Richard Headrick, purchased Ramon’s Reef Resort. Ramon Nuñez was already on site welcoming guests and running the hotel. Richard had plans to expand the hotel over the next several years and knew Ramon would need help. He also recognized right away that Ramon’s true gift […]
Third Annual Tattoo Expo a Total Success!
The Third Annual Tattoo Expo was in full swing this past weekend, March 30 and 31. The buzz of the tattoo guns filled the air as tattoo artists from as far as Panama, USA and Mexico joined their artist brothers from Belize in participation of the Third Annual International Tattoo Expo. Hundreds gathered at the […]
Life of Early Fishermen on Ambergris Caye
The stories behind the stories of people, events, and milestones – by Maestro Angel Nuñez In Belize City they were described as men with their opened up shirts and rolled up pants; but that was only in appearance. Their lives were notably different. The early fishermen between 1930 to 1950 were equipped with three pieces of […]
Ministry of Labor Offers On-line Job Recruitment Services
The Ministry of Labor, Local Government and Rural Development has recently established a Labor Market Information System, for the proper management of the regime for the free movement of skills within Belize. This activity is an integral component of an efficient Labor Market. The implementation of the system was as a result of collaborative efforts […]
Weak El Niño Conditions Could Prolong Caribbean Drought Situation
According to The Barbados-based Caribbean Institute for Meteorology and Hydrology (CIMH), weak El Niño conditions are forecasted to persist, chances of drought continuation and recurrent dry spells during this transition period between the dry and wet season are increased. El Niño, which is associated with a band of warm ocean water that develops in the […]
BTB Scholarship Opportunities for 2019
The Belize Tourism Board is once again offering scholarship opportunities under its scholarship program. Interested applicants for Tourism Programs commencing August 2019 for Full – time Students for the following degrees: 1. Associate Degree in Tourism (Two Year Tuition Scholarship)Requirements: Applicants must submit a certified copy of their High School Diploma, an official transcript, two […]
Pre-School Teachers Host Early Childhood Expo
Child Stimulation Month is coming to an end and teachers and students from all across have been busy carrying out fun activities throughout the month of March. Today, Wednesday, 27 March 2019, Pre-School teachers participated in an Early Childhood Expo which was held at the San Pedro Central Park. There were different booth from Reading […]
“Dimelo” Music Video by El Criminal Ft. Nes-T
It is without a doubt there is a lot of local talent in San Pedro, especially when it comes to the music area. Today we are proud to share with you the latest music video by local Sanpedranos and brothers Guillermo and Nestor Rivero. Guillermo and Nestor Rivero are no strangers to the music industry. […]
Pic of the Week – Garifuna Gift Shop
There is a new gift shop in town – Garifuna Gift Shop on Barrier Reef Drive right across the Central Park. This cute litte gift shop is packed with one of a kind cultural souvenirs. You can find awesome t-shirts, authentic Garifuna outfits for little girls and boys (perfect for school events), swimsuit cover ups, […]
Useful Life Skills For San Pedro High School Students
San Pedro High School has embarked in teaching its students useful life skills that that they will be able to carry on for life. The initiative was the brainchild of Mrs. Angie Ellis, teacher of the Life Skills for first form students. The program commenced with skills in sewing followed by classes in washing or […]
Wonder Woman Competition 2019
The 4th Annual Wonder Woman Competition commenced on Monday, March 25, 2019, with five teams from across the security forces of Belize including the Belize Police Department, the Belize Defence Force and the Belize Coast Guard. The aim of the three-day Wonder Woman Competition is to identify the best team from across the services. Day […]
San Pedranos Place Top 3 in Conservation Awareness for Reef Week Belize.
Swimmers for Clean Oceans and to Connect-2-Earth – Twelve swimmers set out on Sunday, March 17, 2019, from English Caye to swim 1.6 miles to Goff’s Caye. The wind and seas were in the swimmers’ favor with winds hardly reaching 5 knots and mostly flat seas. This is the 7th annual English Caye Channel Swim […]
Belize City Resident Charged for Double Murder in Boca Del Rio Area
San Pedro Police have arrested and charged 25-year-old, Anthony Carballo, a Belize City Resident for the murder of Deon Faber and Allen Martinez in San Pedro Town which occurred on Thursday, March 21, 2019. According to a report by Channel 5 News, a woman carrying a child and diaper bag along with two men were […]
BEL Public Consultation on ESIA Report for Caye Caulker Interconnection
On Thursday, March 21, 2019 a public consultation was held for Belize Electricity Limited’s (BEL) Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) Report regarding the interconnection of Caye Caulker to the national electricity grid. Over 90 residents attended the session conducted by the Department of Environment (DOE) at the Caye Caulker Roman Catholic Primary School. Since […]
Government of Belize Addresses Challenges in Sugar Industry
The Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce Issues Statement on Efforts to Secure the CARICOM Market for all Sugars The Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce, informs the public about the actions being taken to address the challenges currently facing Belize’s sugar industry and that of the wider Caribbean. The […]
Two Murdered in the Boca Del Rio Area
San Pedro Police are investigating the shooting of two men which occurred on Thursday, March 21, 2019 in the Boca Del Rio Area. Police received a call of a shooting incident at about 1:30 p.m. and visited a blue house near a tire repair shop in the Boca Del Rio Area. Upon arrival they observed […]
Belize to Observe World Meteorological Day 2019
Belize will join the rest of the world in celebrating World Meteorological Day 2019 on 23rd March, under the theme “The Sun, the Earth and the Weather”. This day commemorates the coming into force on 23rd March 1950 of the convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The sun is located about 150 million kilometers […]
Vessel Grounding in the Sapodilla Caye Area
The Belize Coast Guard (BCG) has responded to media reports on March 19, 2019, regarding a vessel grounding that occurred in the Sapodilla Caye Marine Reserve. The BCG informs the public that they were indeed aware of the vessel grounding. The incident occurred on Thursday, 14th March, around 3:30 a.m. The Forward Operating Base at […]