Resorts Are Building Beaches with Sargasso
It’s a pesky and smelly problem that residents see no end in sight of, as sargasso keeps piling up on the beach of Ambergris Caye. It’s been three years now, that the over-abundance of sargasso is posing a nuisance. Not giving up to Mother Nature’s persistence, island residents have found ways to manage all that […]
SP House of Culture Holds Cultural Fashion Show
The San Pedro House of Culture held its first annual Festival of Cultures on Sunday, April 22, 2018 on the beachside by Palapa Bar. There was plenty to eat and drink and live music provided by the popular Caribbean Kings. Highlight of the event was the Cultural Fashion Show put together by the House of […]
Earth Day 2018 Marks Countdown to Phase Out of Single-Use Plastics
Oceana Belize, April 22, 2018 – Earth Day is an annual event celebrated on April 22nd. Each year Earth Day is celebrated under a theme, and this year’s theme is simple: End Plastic Pollution. There’s no question that plastic pollution is poisoning our oceans and land, injuring marine life, and affecting our health! This couldn’t […]
Marriott Hotels Announces debut in San Pedro, Belize
ECI Development announced yesterday, April 19, 2018, plans to introduce the Marriott Hotels’ namesake brand to Belize with a project designed for customers seeking a relaxed Caribbean lifestyle. The project will grace Ambergris Caye with an investment of US$43Mil and offer 175 studio and two-bedroom condominium homes in a stunning white-sand beachfront setting. “We are […]
Belize Fisheries Department – Extension for Issuance of Fishing License
The Belize Fisheries Department hereby reminds the PUBLIC that it will cease the issuance/renewal of fisher folk and vessel licenses for the year 2018 by April 30, 2018. This is an extension from the date that was stated in the Press Release for the opening of the renewal process in January. Furthermore, fishers are also […]
St. George's Caye – One of the Best Islands for Romantic Honeymoon
Travel & Leisure Magazine published, “14 Under-the-radar Islands for the Ultimate Romantic Honeymoon” and St. George’s Caye is the only island in Belize on the list. The article reads: “Whether you’re agonizing over seating charts or skipping venue fees and marrying your person at city hall, one thing is for certain: You’re going to need […]
San Pedro Lions Club to Host National Convention
The San Pedro Lions Club is inviting the general public to its National Convention which will take place from Friday, May 25 to Sunday, May 27, 2018, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Lions Club from San Pedro, San Estevan, Belmopan and Belize City all come together to celebrate in a three day event where there […]
BTB Scholarship Opportunities for 2018
The Belize Tourism Board is offering scholarship opportunities to interested applicants for Tourism Programs commencing August 2018 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 BTB recommendation forms, a […]
NEMO Assists Island Families Affected by Sunday’s Storm
Minister of National Emergency Management Hon Edmond Castro was on the Island of Ambergris Caye on Monday, April 16, 2018, where he visited families affected by an unseasonal storm that affected that area this past Sunday, April 15, 2018 around 6:00 AM. Three families, whose dwellings and belongings were damaged by the storm, have since […]
Ministry of Health Monitoring Confirmed Case of Whooping Cough
Belmopan, April 17, 2018. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has notified the Ministry of Health of a confirmed Pertussis (whooping cough) case from a visitor who travelled to Belize during the third week of March 2018. Since the alert notification on April 13th, the Ministry has activated an investigative team to inform and follow-up […]
NICH – Festival of Cultures
The San Pedro House of Cultures invites you to celebrate with us to honor Belize`s beautiful cultures and help to raise money for the San Pedro House of Culture! On Sunday Apr 22nd at 9am-6pm. Fashion Show starts at 5pm. On the beach in-front of Sandbar. San Pedro House of Culture & Foreva Fancy Boutique […]
Guatemala Votes to Send Belize Territory Dispute to ICJ
On Sunday, April 15, 2018, Guatemalans voted to ask the top United Nations court to resolve its claim that it owns half the territory of its neighbor Belize, a dispute that dates back to Spanish and British colonial rule of the region. An overwhelming majority, more than 90% of the votes, ask the International Court […]
Work Underway at the Caye Caulker Municipal Airstrip
Press Release – Friday, April 13, 2018 – The Belize Airports Authority wishes to take this opportunity to update the general public that works on the Caye Caulker Municipal Airstrip project are well underway with the rehabilitation and widening of the runway. The works include the installation of a new runway lighting system that will […]
Belize Launches IWF Reporting Solution For Child Sexual Abuse Imagery Online
Ahead of the 2018 Commonwealth Meeting of Heads of Government in London, Belize joins the Internet Watch Foundation Reporting Portals network tackling online child sexual abuse imagery. Today 13 April 2018, Belize will make history by becoming the most recent member to join the Internet Watch Foundation’s (IWF) growing global Portals network, by adopting a […]
Insert Self Here!
Insert Self Here! – Picture yourself here relaxing on the beach while enjoying a delicious Pina Colada, cool Caribbean Breeze blowing through your hair…Now that’s enjoying Life at its best! Life’s always a beach on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Click Here for More Pic of the Week Posts on Ambergris Today News Online
Hon. Pablo Marin Minister of Health Concludes Working Visit to Taiwan
Republic of China (Taiwan). April 12th, 2018. On an invitation from the Government of the Republic of China (Taiwan), the Minister of Health Hon. Pablo Marin paid a working visit to Taiwan from April 2nd to 6th, 2018. While in Taiwan, Minister Marin engaged in fruitful meetings and discussions with Minister of Health and Welfare, […]
WMO Hurricane Committee Reviews Devastating 2017 Season- Retires Names
WMO Hurricane Committee reviews devastating 2017 season, retires names The Hurricane Committee retired the hurricane names Harvey, Maria, Irma and Nate after the death and destruction they caused. Three exceptionally destructive hurricanes occurred in rapid succession in the North Atlantic in late August and September. The World Meteorological Organization’s Hurricane Committee met in Martinique, France, […]
Queen Elizabeth II recognizes Belizean volunteer with Commonwealth Points of Light award
On Thursday, April 12, 2018, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, recognized Elsia Pop, of Belize as the 51st Commonwealth Point of Light in honor of her exceptional voluntary service preserving Mayan cultural heritage. In the lead-up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London on 19-20 April, Her Majesty the Queen – as Head of […]
Belize Tourism Arrivals Continue to Set Unprecedented Records
Belize City, Wednesday, 11th April 2018: The latest tourism statistics for the first quarter of 2018 indicate that Belize’s popularity as a must-visit destination in Central America continues to set unprecedented records. For the first time ever, there were over 55,000 overnight visitors during the month of March, representing an increase of 24.8% over the […]
Belizean Artists Pen Cayetano Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
The 2018 Garifuna Music Awards was held on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at Maestros Caterers in the Bronx, New York. At the prestigious Awards show, Belize’s very own Delvin “Pen” Cayetano received the Garifuna Music Lifetime Achievement Award. Garifuna Living Legend Pen Cayetano, is a painter, singer, songwriter, percussionist and guitarist. He is the leading […]
Belize and Guatemala host Garifuna Cultural Event
Guatemala City, Guatemala. April 10, 2018. Belize and Guatemala held a two-day event on the 8th and 9th of April 2018 in Guatemala City, entitled “The Belizean and Guatemalan Garifuna Culture as an Expression of Social Cohesion, Intercultural Dialogue and Promotion of Peace.” The aim of the event was to promote intercultural dialogue and a […]
Rise and Shine 5K Run
Mark your calendars! 5k run! Saturday, April 21, 2018 Meeting point at Hope Haven! Registration at 5am – Run starts at 5:30am Sign Up Today at 630-2560 or email: shinebelize@gmail.com Get registered now! Run for empowerment! Click Here for More Community Bulletin Posts on Ambergris Today News Online
Belize Water Services Update on San Pedro Water Supply Issues
Belize Water Services Limited (BWS) is aware of customer complaints from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, regarding recent water restrictions on the island. In San Pedro, unlike all other service areas, BWS does not produce, but only distributes, potable water. This is due to a long-term binding contract (2004 -2026) with Consolidated Water Belize Limited (CWBL) […]
Celebrity Spotting: Bill Gates in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye
It is no news that celebrities love coming to enjoy some sea and sun while vacationing in our beautiful Belize. One of the world’s wealthiest people and American business magnate, investor, philanthropist and author – Bill Gates was on Ambergris Caye earlier this week playing tennis. Bill gates was at Belizean Shores Resort, located 3 […]
Belize Signs Cooperation Agreement with Panama
On Friday, April 6, 2018, the Governments of Belize and the Republic of Panama signed a Cooperation Agreement aimed at promoting and deepening the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. Signing on behalf of the Government of Belize was Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and on behalf of the Government of the […]