Closure of the Shark Fishing Season
The Belize Fisheries Department informs the public that in accordance with the Fisheries Regulations (Chapter 210’s, Revised Edition 2003) and Statutory Instrument 78 of 2011, the shark fishing season is closed from 1st August to 31st October of any year. The public is advised to comply with the stipulated Fisheries Regulation below: 1)No person shall […]
National Garifuna Council Attends Afro descendant Women’s Encounter in Guatemala
Five National Garifuna Council (NGC) representatives attended the First Afro descendant Women’s Encounter which was held in Guatemala from July 25 – 27, 2018. The Women’s Encounter will be an annual event that seeks to bring together all relevant entities committed to the advancement of Afro descendant women in Central America. The Belize delegation included […]
The Fight Against Gillnet Fishing Continues
TRANSPARENCY = SUSTAINABILITY Oceana calls for the release of all relevant data on gillnets to support informed decision making On Friday, July 27th, 2018, Oceana wrote to Fisheries Administrator Beverly Wade to request all relevant data related to the use of gillnets in Belizean waters, including the list of licensed gillnetters. It is our position […]
Costa Maya Pageant Delegates Enjoy Island Charm in San Pedro
From dining under the stars on a sunset cruise on board the Yolo, swimming with the sharks and rays at Hol Chan Marine Reserve, dancing at Maxi’s, shopping at Friki Tiki, sampling at the Chocolate Boutique, to dining at Elvi’s Kitchen, Pineapple’s Restaurant, El Patio, (and many more) the seven delegates of the Miss Costa […]
Junior Open Water Divers Certified in Kids in Action Summer Camp
Many travel from across the world to dive the wonders that our majestic Caribbean sea has to offer, some of us who live here have never even explored it. With this in mind PADI was more than pleased to support a kid’s diving program here on the island. For two weeks they had to study […]
Three Positive H1N1 Cases in the Corozal District
Belmopan. July 27, 2018. The Ministry of Health can, at this time, confirm three positive cases of HINI Influenza in the Corozal District. The cases include two males who have recent travel history to Merida, Yucatan, Mexico, while the third is a pregnant female who resides in Chetumal, Quintana Roo, Mexico. The positive confirmations were […]
Belizean Arrested in Mexico For Trafficking Endangered Marine Life
According to Mexico News Today, Mexican Government Environment officials have arrested a Belizean national after entering Mexico bound for China with protected marine life. The Federal Attorney for Environmental Protection says that a judge ordered the legal detention of a Belizean citizen destined for China. The man was detained at the International Airport of Mexico […]
Belize Forest Department Warns about Safe Wildlife Tourism Encounters
In the past months, the Belize Forest Department has received alarming reports of crocodiles being directly and indirectly fed as well as being molested for purposes of tourism attraction. We hereby remind the public, tour operators and businesses that per the WILDLIFE PROTECTION ACT (CAP 220), “No person shall HUNT or ATTEMPT TO HUNT (defined […]
Tropic Air Increases Flights Between San Pedro And Belize City
Tropic Air announced today, Thursday, July 26, 2018, that effective August 1, 2018, it is increasing service between San Pedro (SPR) and Belize City Municipal (TZA). There will now be 15 daily roundtrip flights, with departures as often as every 30 minutes. Flights will now begin earlier (6:30AM), and end later in the day (6:00PM). […]
Belize Awarded US$150,000 for Advance in Access to Quality Health Care
Belize achieves substantial progress in the health of their most vulnerable populations – women and children The Ministry of Health receives award of US$150,000 dollars for having met the objectives of the second operation of the Salud Mesoamerica Health Initiative project. Belmopan. July 25, 2018. Access to quality health services for the most vulnerable women […]
Belize Represented in Beach Volleyball at the 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
Kelsey Balderamos and Emma Hoare departed Belize on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 to Barranquilla, Colombia to compete in Female Beach Volleyball at the XXIII Central American and Caribbean Games Barranquilla 2018, where 37 nations are competing in 47 different sport disciplines. The Volleyball competition will take place from Saturday, July 28 to Wednesday, August 1, […]
Blood Pressure and Heart Medication Valsartan Product Recall
Belmopan. July 24th, 2018. The Ministry of Health has been alerted to a precautionary product recall from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Valsartan, a medication used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. The recall is due to the presence of an impurity, N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), found in the recalled products. Laboratory test results […]
Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise to host Teacher Training Conference
The Rotary Club of Belize Sunrise, the Rotary Club of Seven Springs (USA), and Pathlight International (Belize) this week concluded a series of two-day Teacher Training Conferences (TTC) held in the Cayo, Orange Walk, and Stann Creek Districts. With Belize struggling to improve student literacy and limited formal training for educators, this project was identified […]
$10,000 Scholarship for Junior Chef of the Year at Taste of Belize
An impressive display of Belizean culinary ingenuity and mixology took place over the weekend as part of this year’s Taste of Belize, the BTB’s signature culinary competition. The event was held on Saturday, July 21, 2018, at the Ramada Belize City Princess. Approximately 20 Master chefs, 5 Junior Chefs, 4 Pastry Chefs and 6 Bartenders […]
PUP Loses San Pedro Election Petition in Court
On Friday, July 20, 2018, the Supreme Court of Belize Kenneth Benjamin rejected the People’s United Party’s (PUP) petition of the results of the Mach 7, 2018 Municipal Elections in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Chief Justice dismissed the PUP’s request that the election be declared void and that the U.D.P.’s Daniel ‘Danny’ Guerrero and his slate […]
San Pedro’s Newest Attorney-at-Law – Eduardo Aguilar
Ambergris Today takes this opportunity to Congratulate Mr. Eduardo Aguilar for being admitted to the Bar Association of Belize on Friday, July 20, 2018, after having complied with the statutory requirements of the Legal Counsel. He is now qualified to practice as an Attorney-at-Law in Belize. Best wishes Mr. Aguilar! Click Here for More Social […]
Belize's School Calendar 2019
The Governement of Belize has issued a school calendar for 2018- 2019 for all Government and Governement Aided Pre & Primary Schools. Important dates that all parents and teachers need to know! Click Here for More Community Bulletins on Ambergris Today News Online
Belize's 2019 Public And bank Holidays Announced
The Government of Belize Press Office has sent out a press release informing about the Public and Bank holidays for 2019. It is notified for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and the Second Schedules to the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000 – […]
Lost Jamaicans Adrift at Sea Land on Ambergris Caye
Police reports indicate that on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 11:30pm a male person called the station indicating that he was lost at sea. At 4:30a.m. today, Thursday, July 19, a 28-foot fishing boat was discovered docked beside Grand Caribe Resort, San Pedro Town. Three male persons were found in the boat and were transported […]
Miss San Pedro 2018 Delegates Presented at Sashing Ceremony
The Miss San Pedro Pageant Committee held an official sashing ceremony for the delegates of the Miss San Pedro 2018 Pageant and this year it was held at El Patio restaurant on Wednesday, July 18, 2018. Vying for the coveted title of Miss San Pedro 2018 are Seleny Borges, Chelsea Munoz, Faith Noel, Janelie Aban […]
Belize High School and Ocean Academy partner to participate in First Global Challenge 2018
For the first time, Belize will represent at this global STEM event. Belize High School takes its three-year running Robotics Club to the FIRST Global annual internationally organized robotics challenge, igniting a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) for our students as they participate alongside the more than two billion youths from across […]
September Celebrations Theme Chosen!
The National Celebration Commission is excited to announce the winning theme for the 2018 September Celebrations. The competition was open to all Belizeans living at home or abroad. Persons were encouraged to enter the competition with multiple entries which should not be more than ten (10) words. The winner receives a cash prize of $1000 […]
Belize Holds First Marine Litter Campaign
Coastal Zone Management Authority And Institute (Czmai) In Partnership With Oceana And The World Wildlife Fund (Wwf) Carries Out Belize’s First Marine Litter Campaign During the months of May and June, 2018, CZMAI partnered with Oceana and WWF for its first ever national Marine Litter Campaign. This campaign was the result of a two-phase workshop […]
Residents of San Pedro Are Angry about Cayo Rosario
The residents of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize are angry about the situation on Cayo Rosario. The Government of Belize has approved dredging on the island that sits within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. There is no doubt in San Pedro resident’s minds that both large scale dredging and massive over-the-water construction around the small […]
Freak Storm In Guatemala Damages Tropic Aircraft
On Tuesday, July 17, 2018, late in the evening around 5:30p.m., one of Tropic Air Belize’s aircraft, a 7 seat GA8 Airvan, was damaged during a freak storm while it was parked for the night at the International Airport Mundo Maya in Flores (Peten), Guatemala. According to reports, thankfully all passengers and crew had already […]