Matachica Awarded Third Place in Conde Nast Traveler Awards
Matachica Places Third Amongst Top 10 Resorts in Central America in the 2018 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards Ambergris Caye, Belize, October 2018 – Secluded beachfront getaway, Matachica, is honored to announce that they have placed third amongst the top ten resorts in Central America in the 2018 Conde Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. […]
Ms. Abigail Parham is Oceana’s 2018 Wavemaker of the Year
Belizean Wavemakers Gather for Oceana’s 2018 Annual General Meeting On Saturday October 20th, 2018, Belizeans from across the country came out in waves to the George Price Center in Belmopan to participate in Oceana’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its dedicated volunteers, our “Wavemakers”. Over two hundred and fifty Wavemakers from Corozal, Orange Walk, the […]
BTB holds 16th National Tourism Award Gala Event
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) celebrated its signature event, the highly anticipated 16th National Tourism Awards Gala Event on Saturday, October 20th at Caribbean Motors in Belize City. Without fail La Isla Bonita, San Pedro, made its presence at this highly anticipated event and walked away with several top awards including, Hospitality Award, Small Accommodation […]
10th Annual Blue Water Classic Fishing Tournament
The BGFA’s longest running tournament, the Blue Water Classic, was hosted once again out of the picturesque Blue Marlin Lodge on stunning South Water Caye. Building on the success of last year’s tournament, the BGFA was able to up the tournament’s prize money with first place set at $10,000 and total prize money of over […]
BTB Tourism Conference focus on Wellness and Rejuvenation
Over 180 tourism stakeholders throughout Belize met at the Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel last Friday, October, 19, 2018, to discuss key issues impacting the tourism industry as part of the annual BTB’s annual Tourism Industry Conference. The conference evolves from the BTB’s strategic plan on equipping stakeholders with pertinent and relevant information for the […]
Belize and the Caribbean Labels Zika Free
The Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) is pleased to announce that the World Health Organization (WHO) has removed its Zika virus country classification scheme, which categorized most of the Caribbean territories as having active Zika virus transmission. This removal by the WHO comes on the heels of data released by CARPHA, giving evidence that the […]
San Pedro Town Council Addresses Noise Pollution
PRESS RELEASE – San Pedro Town, Belize – October 18, 2018, In accordance with the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Act Chapter 150, Revised Edition 2011, of the substantive laws of Belize, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) along with the San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board (SPLLB) hereby announces to the general public and all Liquor License […]
NCFC Speaks Out on Rape of Five Year Old
Our Children Need Our Help – “Championing the rights, welfare and development of Belizean families and children” Our children remain under attack by those who should be in the position of keeping them safe. The National Committee for Families and Children notes with dismay the latest incident in which a five-year-old girl was raped. This […]
Its Flu Season: Get Vaccinated!
The Ministry of Health reminds the public that it is the flu season and that the seasonal flu vaccine is now available at all public health centers countrywide. The Ministry encourages specific at-risk groups to get the flu vaccine. These groups include children 6-23 months, pregnant women, adults 65 years and older, health care providers, […]
Sustainable & Child-Friendly Municipality Initiative Mayors Retreat
The Ministry of Labor, Local Government and Rural Development in collaboration with the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF) and the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC) hosted a two-day event, October 11th & 12th 2018, for mayors and councilors with responsibility for the implementation of the Sustainable & Child-Friendly Municipality Initiative (SCFMI). The […]
Global Hand Washing Week – “Clean Hands – a recipe for health”
The Ministry of Health, through its Public Health Department, in collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is observing Global Hand Washing Week in Belize from the 15th to 19th October 2018. This initiative is in commemoration of Global Hand Washing Day which was observed on Monday, 15th October worldwide under the theme, “Clean […]
United States and Belize Sign Open Skies Air Transport Agreement
On Tuesday, October 16, 2018, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Manuel Heredia signed the first bilateral Air Transport Agreement between the United States and Belize. Minister of Foreign Affairs Wilfred Elrington, U.S. Acting Deputy Chief of Mission Deborah Lingwood, Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of National […]
Andre Perez Endorsed for PUP Belize Rural South
Mr. Andre Perez was endorsed as the Standard Bearer for the P U P Belize Rural South (BRS) on Saturday, October 13, 2018, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. It was such a huge successful convention by local standards that one of the guest speakers remarked that he felt that he was in the victory rally […]
QL – A World-Changer Mindset Workshop for Young Adults
Free educational course for young adults 18 – 30 happening this Saturday 20, October, 2108, from 9 am – 4pm at Banyan Bay Conference room. QL is a transformation experience designed to help young adults expand their thinking around what is possible, decide what they want their life to look like, and then support them […]
Family Prepares To Say Farewell to Milo Paz
The Paz Family is still gathering final pieces of information on the disappearance of Jose Milo Paz, San Pedro Pilot who has been unheard of since Sunday, October 7, 2018. Exact details are still not clear up to the moment and the family only knows that Milo was involved in a plane crash in the […]
Gunman Murders One and Injures Another Socializing in Local Bar
On Thursday, October 11, 2018, the San Pedro Police Department reports acting on information received of a gunshots in the Boca del Rio Area. They visited the San Pedro Poly Clinic where they encountered the lifeless body of 21-year-old Julian Trapp, a mechanic of the DFC Area of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Trapp had […]
Scouts Pay Courtesy Visit to Belize Governor General
The Scouts Association of Belize made a courtesy visit to the Scout Patron of the Scout Association, His Excellency, Sir Colville N Young, Governor General of Belize on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. The Scout Association’s delegation was headed by Mr. Armando Aban, President of the Association, where he introduced himself to the Scout Patron, The […]
World Mental Health Day 2018 Observed in Belize
On Wednesday, October 10th, the Ministry of Health joined the international community to observe World Mental Health Day under the theme Young People and Mental Health in a Changing World. An official ceremony to commemorate the day was held at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts in Belize City. Following the ceremony there was […]
Mirab’s Grand Opening of Super Department Store in Belize City
It took us most of the morning to ‘kinda’ get a grasp of all the merchandise carried by the new Mirab Department Store that held its grand opening today, October 10, 2018, in Belize City. We still have to go back to spend more time browsing and shopping. It’s a first of its kind for […]
Jose “Milo” Paz Dies in Plane Accident in Panama
It is with profound sadness that we report that San Pedro has lost a son of the soil. San Pedrano and senior pilot of Tropic Air, Jose ‘Milo’ Paz was found dead in Panama in a plane accident. According to sources, Paz had taken a week off work to pilot a private charter out of […]
"Protecting Our Future" – Kids in Action and Oceana Belize Partner for Beach Clean Up
Oceana Belize celebrated its 27th Anniversary of National Coastal and Riverways Clean Up and on Saturday, October 6, 2018, the organization partnered up with the Kids in Action group of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and cleaned from Palapa Bar all the way up to Boca del Rio Park. Belize’s participation is part of the largest […]
Restructuring Of Fort George Tourism Zone Aims To Improve Guest Experience
The Belize Tourism Board, in collaboration with the Belize City Council and other key industry stakeholders, have embarked on a project to restructure the Fort Gorge Tourism Zone (FGTZ). The objectives of restructuring the FGTZ is to improve guest experience, enhance the image and traffic flow of our Belize City Cruise passengers Port of Entry […]
1st Ever Hyperbaric Medical Conference Held in San Pedro
Belize is known to be a premier diving destination and with this in mind divers’ safety is of utmost importance. Dive Shops are equipped with the best dive equipment and staffed with the very best dive masters and instructors. But even the very best diver can find themselves in a predicament and something can go […]
San Pedro Town Mayor States Opposition to Approved Development at Cayo Rosario
– Press Release- Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development – October 5, 2018, – Members of the board of the Ambergris Caye Citizen for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) held a very successful meeting with San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero on Thursday, September 26, to discuss the controversial Cayo Rosario Development. Mayor Guerrero stated, ” I’am totally […]
First Ever Miss and Mr. San Pedro High Selected
On Friday night, October 5, 2018, San Pedro High School presented the very first Mr. and Miss San Pedro High Beauty Pageant. While the Miss San Pedro High Pageant goes back to 1974 when Celi Jeanne Grief received the popularity title, this year saw the first Mr. San Pedro High Pageant with two male participants. […]