Kids in Action – Diving into Summer Fun!

Kids in Action – Diving into Summer Fun! 1

For the past ten years the San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) in collaboration with PADI, the largest diving organization, and the Hol Chan Marine Reserve provide island kids the opportunity to explore the underwater world and learn to scuba dive. Diving is a fulfilling, life-changing and educational experience and 20 students ages 12-15 will […]

Fruits, Veggies, Beer, Seafood and Liquor is All You Need

Fruits, Veggies, Beer, Seafood and Liquor is All You Need 2

One stop convenience at Norman and Lupita’s fruit stand. What started as a small liquour shop that got popular for its excellent service and special deliveries, just upgraded to a new location. It got bigger and expanded to offer fruits and veggies for its customers but it’s just another quaint shop that adds charm to […]

Tropic Air Announces The Resumption Of Flights To Caye Caulker

Tropic Air Announces The Resumption Of Flights To Caye Caulker 3

On Monday, July 16, 2018, Tropic Air announced that it is opening reservations for the resumption of service to and from Caye Caulker (CUK). Reservations can now be made for flights that begin on November 15th, 2018. “Caye Caulker is an important part of our network, and as Belize’s leading airline, we are thrilled to […]

Belize Statistics Point to Decrease in Major Crimes

Belize Statistics Point to Decrease in Major Crimes 4

Statistics compiled by the Ministry of National Security show that major crimes in Belize are on a downward trend. The figures were released and analyzed at the Ministry’s monthly meeting with the high command of law enforcement agencies in Belmopan on Monday, 9th July 2018. The meeting provided an opportunity for the Ministry to review […]

Re-Opening of Belize Passport Station in Chicago

Re-Opening of Belize Passport Station in Chicago 5

The Government of Belize has announced that the passport station and consulate in the city of Chicago at Evanston is scheduled for re-opening in August/September of 2018. According to the release, the Government of Belize is grateful to the Belizean community in Chicago for their response to location and accessibility. The Governement underscores its gratitude […]

Impersonation of Staff – Elections and Boundaries Department

Impersonation of Staff - Elections and Boundaries Department 6

It has come to the attention of the Elections and Boundaries Department that there are individuals impersonating Staff of Elections and Boundaries Department who are visiting residents to obtain information. The public is advised that all staff of the Elections and Boundaries Department is issued with valid Staff Identification Cards. The public does have a […]

Belize Hotel Association Hosts 2018 Annual General Meeting

Belize Hotel Association Hosts 2018 Annual General Meeting 7

Belize City- July 3, 2018- The Belize Hotel Association held its Annual General Meeting on Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 1:00 PM- 5:30 PM at the Black Orchid Resort in Burrell Boom, Belize. In attendance were the Board of the BHA, Association Members, other Tourism Stakeholders and guests. Distinguished guests included Mrs. Karen Bevans, Director […]

Tourism Arrivals To Belize Continue On Upward Trend

Tourism Arrivals To Belize Continue On Upward Trend 8

The latest statistics for the middle of 2018 shows that tourism arrivals to Belize continue to register groundbreaking levels and moving on a steady upward trend. Overnight tourism arrivals in June registered double digit increases for the past three consecutive years while the first half of the year registered a 17.1% cumulative increase. During the […]

US Dermatologists Offer Free Services to Islanders

US Dermatologists Offer Free Services to Islanders 9

Beyond Borders Medical Mission Trip was organized by Dr. Daniel Buscaglia of the Cosmetic Vein and Laser Center in Buffalo, New York. To commemorate his 20 years of service Dr. Buscaglia organized a medical trip to “give back” instead of having a luxurious party or dinner. A team consisting of four doctors, 8 medical assistants […]

First Ever – No-Plastic, No-Styrofoam Kids Summer Camp in Belize

First Ever - No-Plastic, No-Styrofoam Kids Summer Camp in Belize 10

Hon. Dr. Omar Figueroa, Minister of State with responsibility for Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development, joined villagers from Bullet Tree Falls in the Cayo District for the launch of the first ‘No-Plastic No-Styrofoam Kids Summer Camp’. 50 children from the community will participate in the camp which will be hosted from the July […]

Taste of Belize 2018 to feature the best of Belizean Cuisine

Taste of Belize 2018 to feature the best of Belizean Cuisine 11

A dazzling display of Belizean culinary ingenuity and mixology will be the apogee of this year’s Taste of Belize, the BTB’s signature culinary competition, to be held this year on Saturday, July 21st at the Ramada Belize City Princess. The event will feature Belize’s finest chefs and bartenders vying for trophies and cash prizes in […]

Celebrity Spotting: More Reina del Sur Actors Join Kate del Castillo in Belize

Celebrity Spotting: More Reina del Sur Actors Join Kate del Castillo in Belize 12

Confirmation of more Mexican actors arriving in Belize has come to our news desk as filming fo Reina del Sur 2 commenced yesterday, July 10, 2018 at the Xunantunich Maya Archaeological Site in the Cayo District, Belize. Joining Kate del Castillo in Belize for the filming of scenes of the second part of the immensely […]

Over 16K Already Re-registered in Belize Electors Exercise 2018

Over 16K Already Re-registered in Belize Electors Exercise 2018 13

The Elections and Boundaries Department is pleased to inform the public that the 2018 Re-registration of Electors Exercise continues to proceed on target. A Preliminary Report on the exercise is hereby provided as follows for the period 2nd to 7th July 2018: Registration Centers were opened to the public effective 2nd July 2018 in all […]

Popular Island Figure Loses Home in Fire

Popular Island Figure Loses Home in Fire 14

We all know and love him – Coconut Leo, most famously known on the island of Ambergris Caye for his Bob Marley interpretations and his awesome skills of tree climbing and getting down those delicious coconuts for tourists. Sadly, Coconut Leo lost his home on Sunday, July 8, 2018, in a blaze that totally destroyed […]

Celebrity Spotting: Kate del Castillo "La Reyna del Sur" in Belize

Celebrity Spotting: Kate del Castillo "La Reyna del Sur" in Belize 15

Attention all novela lovers, A-List Mexican Actress, Kate del Castillo, “La Reyna del Sur” is presently in the Jewel, Belize. According to sources she is in the country to film scenes for ‘La Reyna del Sur Part 2’. Kate arrived in Belize today, Monday, July 9, 2018, and filming is set to commence soon at […]

More Landmarks For San Pedro Junior College

More Landmarks For San Pedro Junior College 16

With only 18 years since its founding, San Pedro Junior College and is sister organizations (SPHS and SPACE) continue to set new records and landmarks in their operations. This year marks its 17th graduation and a record number of 71 graduates marched out the aisle of the R. Angel Núñez Auditorium with their Associate Degrees […]

Caye International Bank Receives Top Award for Financial Services

Caye International Bank Receives Top Award for Financial Services 17

San Pedro, Jul 7, 2018 (Issuewire.com) – Each year, London located Wealth & Finance International recognizes outstanding achievement, game-changing innovation, and stellar performance among companies and individuals across financial services, funds and investment landscape through the presentation of awards. Caye International Bank has received the prestigious honor of being named the Most Outstanding Offshore Bank […]

Three Men Arrested and Charged for Shooting of Cliff Kirk

Three Men Arrested and Charged for Shooting of Cliff Kirk 18

Police have arrested and charged Christian Espat (22-year-old Belizean, Fisherman of San Pedro), Nigel Williams (25-year-old, Belizean, self employed of San Mateo) and a 16-year-old Belizean minor  of San Mateo,  jointly for Aggravated  Burglary, Attempt Murder, Dangerous Harm and use of deadly means in the case of the shooting of Cliff Kirk on July 5, […]

Costa Maya Festival Gearing Up for 2018

Costa Maya Festival Gearing Up for 2018 19

Miss Costa Maya 2017, Miss Belize Michelle Nuñez says she’s had a wonderful year as representative of the Costa Maya Festival and eight participating countries. She is counting the days to the festival and eager to pass on the title of Miss Costa Maya to the next deserving representative. The festival has been set to […]

Introducing Miss Guatemala Hilary Castillo Cumings

Introducing Miss Guatemala Hilary Castillo Cumings 20

The International Costa Maya Festival is proud to announce the first delegate for the Miss Costa Maya Pageant her name is Hilary Dhianette Castillo Cumings proudly representing her country Guatemala. Hilary Dhianette Castillo Cumings is 26-year-old  and is studying an architecture and interior design. Hilary enjoys volunteer work, and when she isn’t organizing events, she […]

Unpremeditated Book Release Renews Focus on McAfee Cold Case

Unpremeditated Book Release Renews Focus on McAfee Cold Case 21

July 3, 2018 Minneapolis – 25 people attended the official book launch of Unpremeditated: A Murderous Caribbean Travelogue at Senser’s Kitchen in Bloomington, Minnesota. The E-book is available for sale now through Amazon. The book accurately reports the vivid sights and sounds of Belize in 2012: the world’s best snorkeling; rain forest zip-lining; and white […]

United States Schools Are Looking For Teachers In Belize

United States Schools Are Looking For Teachers In Belize 22

*More than 300 teachers in Central America have been a part of Participate, a cultural exchange program that recruits preschool, primary and high school teachers to work in U.S. schools for a period from 3 to 5 years. *The reception of new applications is open during July. To apply, teachers can access http://go.participate.com/belize Belmopán, July […]

Ivy Queen to Perform at the 2018 Costa Maya Festival

Ivy Queen to Perform at the 2018 Costa Maya Festival 23

The International Costa Maya Festival has announced its main artist for this year’s Festival; The legendary Ivy Queen will be headlining the 2018 stage on Saturday, August 4, 2018. Martha Ivelisse Pesante Rodríguez – Ivy Queen – is a Puerto Rican singer, songwriter, rapper, actress and record producer. Referred to as the Queen of Reggaeton. […]

Fire at Street Side Gourmet Burger Place

Fire at Street Side Gourmet Burger Place 24

The newest and hottest place for the most delicious burgers in town caught on fire this afternoon of Tuesday, July 3, 2018, on Pescador Drive. With the help of the community, bucket brigades, water hoses and fire extinguishers from different establishments the fire was quickly put out before the fire spread to near by businesses […]

San Pedro Bids Farewell to Mr. Ramon Nunez

San Pedro Bids Farewell to Mr. Ramon Nunez 25

In a heartbroken mode if mourning, San Pedro bids farewell to an iconic Islander, Ramon Núñez who passed away on Thursday, June 28, 2018. Funeral services were held on Monday, July 2, followed by a memorial services at Ramon’s Village. Ramon was born in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize of humble parents Regina and Cruz […]