Fire Victim Hospitalized and SPHS Holds Vigil for Nunez Family
Residents of San Pedro are extremely saddened with the passing of four individuals in the tragic fire that occurred in the wee hours of the morning in the Escalante Subdivision on Tuesday, June 12, 2018. David Nunez and his son Samir Nunez (16 years old) were able to get out of the blazing house but […]
Tragic Fire Claims the Life of Four
The Island of San Pedro woke up to a sad morning today, Tuesday, June 12, 2018, as an uncontrollable blaze in the Escalante Subdivision completely destroyed two houses and tragically claimed the life of four individuals during the early hours of the morning. According to witnesses, the fire started at about 2:45 a.m. in a […]
Government and People of Belize Recognized for Leadership in Offshore Oil Ban
Prime Minister Barrow Accepts Award in World Oceans Day Celebration Ceremony As part of national activities commemorating World Oceans Day 2018, Oceana in Belize and the Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage officially recognized the Government and people of Belize for their collective leadership in establishing the world’s first indefinite moratorium against offshore oil. […]
San Pedro’s Top 2018 PSE Scorers
The Primary School Examination results are out and the students from San Pedro Town did an excellent job! The top scorers this year where Bryan Roca of San Pedro RC School (92% – 368/400 points), Gabriella Knox of The Island Academy (90.25% – 361/400 points) and Matthew Bradley of San Pedro RC School with (89.5% […]
San Pedro High School Graduates 102
Every year since 1976 when San Pedro High graduated eleven students, there has been a steady increase in enrollment up to this year when a record 102 graduated in full pomp and circumstances. Here are the highlights of the ceremony: Eloquent Emcees: Graduates Miss Briseidi Molina and Mr. Jaye Wagner eloquently carried the program along […]
BTIA holds “For the Love of San Pedro” Meeting
Crime is slowly becoming a major issue in San Pedro and the Belize Tourism Industry Association San Pedro Branch organized a meeting with business stakeholders and the community to come together and discuss the issue that are affecting our island community and to see what actions can be taken to alleviate the situation. The meeting […]
Re-Registration of Electors Exercise 2018
The Elections and Boundaries Department hereby provides the public with the following information regarding the upcoming re-registration of electors exercise: Proclamation- Appointment of Commencement Day for Re-Registration Statutory Instrument No. 47 of 2017 is a proclamation issued by the Governor General altering the date for the commencement of the re-registration exercise to be carried out […]
Sargasso Hide and Seek
We have to laugh at the positive attitude Lisa and Ronnie Cyrier took when they saw a new batch of sargassum rolling onto shore. “New game in San Pedro: Where’s Ronnie???” They asked. LOL! Leave it up to this fun couple to make light of a stressful situation. Yes it’s a smelly situation and a […]
San Pedro Unites for Guatemala, Over $10K Pledged
El Volcan de Fuego eruptionin Guatemala on Sunday, June 3, 2018, has resulted in 86 deaths and at least 300 injuries, 2,000 missing persons so far, including the evacuation of many neighboring residents. Without any hesitation island residents of Ambergris Caye, Beilze united in the spirit of humanity to assist, in any way possible, our […]
Stakeholders Unite to Stop Destructive Development within Hol Chan Marine Reserve
Press Release- Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development – June 5, 2018 – In response to the recent public meeting and the resulting outcry against over-the-water development in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) has reassembled. The ACCSD is not a group against development. Their mission is to […]
Belize to Host XX Central American Women’s Volleyball Championship in August
Monday, June 4, 2018 — The Belize Volleyball Association (BVA) is proud to announce that Belize will be the host country for the upcoming XX Central American Women’s Volleyball Championship. The major seven-day international volleyball event will be held in Belize City from August 4 – 10, 2018, and is a regional ranking and qualification […]
100 Professionals Trained in Suicide Prevention
The YouthRise Project in the Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation in collaboration with Galen University have trained some 100 social workers, educators, counsellors, administrators and youth workers in suicide prevention. The training took place between May 24th and June 1st in Belize, Cayo, and Stann Creek Districts. The training was facilitated […]
Jamaican Model/Singer – Samantha J Enjoying San Pedro
This past weekend Jamaican model and singer-songwriter Samantha J was in Belize for the first time. Her live concert took place on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Angel Nunez Auditorium. Upon her arrival at La Isla Bonita, Samantha J was greeted by many followers and she gladly stopped for a pic or two and […]
Coral Reef Ed-Ventures Summer Camp is Back!!
The 19th annual Coral Reef Ed-Ventures Summer Camp is returning to Ambergris Caye on Monday, June 25th. The free, fun and educational camp is a collaboration between students from Smith College in Massachusetts, USA and the local Hol Chan Marine Reserve. The camp includes two programs that work to promote the conservation of the Belize […]
Opening Of 2018 Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season
Today, June 1, marks the official beginning of the 2018 hurricane season for the Atlantic Basin. The season runs from 1st June to 30th November 2018. However the formation of tropical cyclones is possible at any time of the year, as shown by the formation of Subtropical Storm Alberto on May 25. This is now […]
Shyne Barrow Launches Collaborative T-Shirt with 40s & Shorties
Belize’s Muysic Ambassdor is back on the scene but this time in the style and fashion area as Shyne Barrow launches collaborative t-shirt with 40s & Shortie for summer 2018. Rapper Shyne is out on the streets, but now he’s making a surprising-yet-welcomed return by way of streetwear imprint 40s & Shorties. Most of the […]
Nemo Holding Pre-Hurricane Season Planning Meetings
With the official opening of Hurricane Season 2018 only one day away, the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) has been holding a number of planning meetings in preparation for it. Last Thursday, May 24th, a meeting was convened to address Damage Assessment and Needs Analysis (DANA) in order to harmonize the various committees with key […]
Sixth National Climate Outlook Forum
Minister of Transport and National Emergency Management (with responsibility for the National Metrological Services of Belize), Hon Edmond Castro, delivered the keynote address at the official opening ceremony this morning for the Sixth National Climate Outlook Forum. The Welcome Address was presented by CEO in the Ministry of Transport and National Emergency Management, Ruth Meighan. […]
Belize to be featured in National Geographic’s Dive Travel Guidebook
Belize to be included in National Geographic’s First World’s Top 50 Best Dive Destinations Travel Guidebook Belize City, Tuesday, 29th May, 2018: Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor, two world renowned National Geographic writers, are currently on a one-week working visit to Belize gathering information for National Geographic’s first dive travel guidebook, which will cover the […]
Belize Defence Force Addresses Illegal Farming Activities on Belizean Territory
Belmopan. May 29, 2018. The Ministry of National Security has deployed Belize Defence Force (BDF) assets to areas in southern Belize to investigate reports of cutting down forest areas for illegal farming. The first report to Belizean authorities was made late last week by Otoxha Village Alcalde, Mr. Santiago Peck. The villagers reported that they […]
Sunsets in Belize to Make the World Jealous
May sunsets are rivaling those of October in Belize, when we usually get the most spectacular views of the year. There is something in the air this month as all eyes turn to the west during sunset hour. Here are just three sunset captures that Simon Backley (Headline), Karen Brodie and Ben Popik shared on […]
De-listing of the Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System as a World Heritage Site in Danger
Belmopan. May 28th, 2018. The Ministry of Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development and the Ministry of Natural Resources recently led a collaborative team comprising the Fisheries Department, Forest Department, Lands and Surveys Department, the Belize UNESCO Office and the World Wildlife Fund to implement a series of remedial actions to qualify the Belize […]
San Pedro Hosts 40th National Lions Club Convention
The San Pedro Lions Club was the host club for the 40th Annual Convention that was carried out from Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27, 2018, on La Isla Bonita, San Pedro. Under the theme “Lions promoting peace, we continue serving”, the San Pedro Lions Club, San Estevan Lions Club, Belmopan Lions Club and […]
Fifty-nine Forest Rangers Sworn-in as Special Constables
On Friday, May 25, 2018, 59 Forest Rangers of both government and forest co-management agencies were sworn-in as Special Constables following two weeks of intensive training at the Belize Police Academy. The training, which began on 14th May, 2018, culminated with Forest Rangers being sworn-in to exercise greater authority to arrest and seize for forest, […]
Bartender Shot During Robbery at Wayo’s Beach Bar
Island residents are shocked once again at the escalating crime on Ambergris Caye. Yet another robbery and assault last night at one of the island’s popular bars has left a bartender injured from a gunshot wound. Initial investigations by San Pedro Police Reveal that two male persons entered Wayo’s Bar at about 11:20p.m. on Friday, […]