Kim Simplis on Gender Based Violence in San Pedro
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow has been following the case of Ms. Carrie Tripodi who was severely beaten by her ex-boyfriend, Mr. Russel Casimiro on the night of April 1, 2018. Mrs. Simplis Barrow feels the need to release a statement, as she is extremely appalled and dissatisfied by […]
Maintenance Worker Found Dead in Empty Lot in San Mateo Area
At about 12:30a.m. on Friday, April 6, 2018, San Pedro police responded to reports of noise coming from an abandoned lot in the San Mateo Area, north of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Officers observed the lifeless body of Lee Roy Haylock, 22, maintenance worker of San Mateo San Pedro Town. Police report that the […]
Lova Boy Arrested in Los Angeles for Kidnap and Rape
Belizean Punta Rock artist, Daniel Cacho most famously known as ‘Lova Boy’ is in prison in the United States after being accused of kidnap and rape of an underage girl. Daniel Cacho was charged with two counts of rape of a minor and two counts of kidnapping. Lova Boy is being held without bail in […]
Higher Light Bills Coming for Belizeans
Belizeans keeping getting bad news; first the tax implementation on internet data and now higher electricity rates! On a press release dated Wednesday, April 4, 2018, The Belize Electricity Limited announced that it has made its submission to the Public Utilities Commission requesting a change in electricity rates for the Annual Tariff Perios July 1, […]
$11,000US Offered in International Hunt of Ex-Marine wanted for Murder in USA
Raymond McLeod, an Ex US Marine is wanted by San Diego Police for the murder of his girlfriend in 2016. An international search for the U.S marine is ongoing as he is believed to have spent time in Southern Belize in 2017 or may still be in the country. San Diego Police are offering $11,000US […]
GOB to apply GST To Internet – Cable Operators Say No!
The Prime Minister of Belize on his latest budget speech stated that the Government of Belize plant to charge 12.5% GST on internet, something that would affect everyone in the country except for schools. The Belize Cable Television Operators Association (BCTOA) made a letter to the Prime Minister urging him to reconsider this proposal which […]
Ambergris Caye Masonic Lodge Hosts Successful Easter Egg Hunt
The Ambergris Caye Masonic Lodge held its first ever Easter Egg Hunt on Monday, April 2, 2018. It was a fun event where children and parents gathered at the entrance of the San Pedro High School for the gate to be opened at 12 noon sharp! As the gate opened the children ran to get […]
San Pedro Athletes at Commonwealth Games in Australia
The Belize Olympic and Commonwealth Games Association has set up two teams of athletes to participate at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, officially known as the XXI Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Gold Coast 2018, is an international multi-sport event for members of the Commonwealth that will be held on the Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, […]
Colorful Sawdust Carpets for Good Friday
Colorful, elaborate and creative are just a few words that can be used to describe the beautiful work of art that was displayed outside of the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church on Friday, March 30, 2018. The goal of this centennial celebration is to embellish the representation of the path that Jesus Christ walked before […]
Special Envoy Hosts 13th Annual Outstanding Women’s Awards Ceremony
The Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children in partnership with the Women’s Department ended a month-long series of activities in commemoration of Women’s Month on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza, where 20 outstanding women form diverse backgrounds were recognized for their noteworthy contributions to their communities, […]
Belize Hotel Association showcases its new Belize Map at Tradeshows
The Belize Hotel Association is excited to be able to offer the new BHA maps, at all of the trade shows they have recently attended. This item is a much requested and very important piece of collateral, for the Association and for potential visitors to Belize. Each year, the map is updated to include new […]
Belize Tourism Board Enhances Beaches at Caye Caulker and Punta Negra Villages
As a part of the continuous effort of The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) to achieve the goals of the National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan and enhance the tourism experience of our visitors, the organization recently embarked on a self -sustainable revenue generation program to develop the leisure product in Caye Caulker and Punta Negra destinations. […]
Lime Shortage hits Belize Again
It’s Easter Time and everybody is looking to eat a delicious fried fish with some lime on it or eat a mouthwatering Ceviche and to cool off with a delicious margarita or two. Whichever the case may be the main ingredient here is LIME. It has come to our attention that lime is scarce and […]
Guillermo Salazar Shot in the San Pedrito Area
On Tuesday, March 27, 2018, at about 10:30pm Guillermo Salazar, 26 year-old Construction worker of San Pedrito Area, San Pedro Town was walking home upon reaching in front of his gate he was approached by a person dressed in full camouflage with a hood over his head and a rag over his face. The person […]
Ambergris Caye Braces for Extreme Water Shortages during Peak Easter Break
Want to do laundry? No water…Want to wash dishes?? No water…. Want to take a shower? NO WATER!!!! Sounds familiar? This is the current situation in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Residents have been dealing with extreme low water pressure and water being shut off at all hours of the day and night leaving island residents […]
SJC & SCA Classes of ’78 Celebrate 40 Year Reunion
After several months of planning, the combined classes of Saint John’s College and Saint Catherine Academy alumni ’78 held its 40th reunion at the Radisson Fort George Hotel in Belize City on Saturday, March 10, 2018. Over 100 alumni, friends and teachers came from all over the United States and Belize to fill the beautifully […]
Amigos del Mar Takes Lionfish Tournament in Caye Caulker
The Amigos del Mar Dive Shop Team, San Pedro, came out victorious at the 3rd Annual Lionfish Derby held in Caye Caulker on Saturday, March 24, 2018. Teammates Anita Maza, Samir Toledano, Mikey Madrid and Maverick Aguilar managed to dive and catch 121 Lionfish and the first place trophy. The tournament is sponsored by the […]
Municipal Officials Orientation Training
Belmopan. March 23, 2018. The Ministry of Local Government held a two-day workshop for the newly elected cohort of municipal officials and town/city administrators on the 22 & 23 March, 2018, under the theme: “Promoting Good Governance & Integrity in Political Office for Local Government in Belize”. All elected officials from the nine municipalities were […]
Weather-Ready, Climate-Smart – World Meteorological Day 2018
World Meteorological Day is celebrated all across the world by the member states of meteorological organizations every year on 23rd of March. It is an annual event being commemorated yearly by the almost 191 meteorological organization members as well as the meteorological communities worldwide. Each year, the day is commemorated under the banner of a […]
Forest Department Launches Campaign to Plant 10,000 Trees Countrywide
Belmopan- 21st March 2018. The Forest Department joined other partners locally and around the globe in celebrating International Day of Forests on March 21st, 2018. In commemoration of this day and this year’s theme, “Forests and Sustainable Cities”, the Forest Department is partnering with local municipalities countrywide to plant more than 10,000 trees by 2020. […]
Young Minds Expand at Isla Bonita Science Fair
We had the opportunity to see all the excited faces of students and visitors of Isla Bonita Elementary School’s third annual Science Fair that was held last week, March 16, 2018. Held under the theme “Discovering a New World through the Window of Science”, the different classes from all levels displayed their projects from a […]
Four Seasons Announces Plans for Luxury Resort in Belize
Private island with 18-hole golf course and world class marina will feature oceanfront private estates, private residences and overwater bungalows TORONTO, March 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ — Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts, the world’s leading luxury hospitality company, announced plans for the development of Caye Chapel, a private island in Belize featuring magnificent oceanfront estates, private […]
Fun Activities for Child Stimulation Month
The month of March is filled with fun activities for children as they are celebrated the entire month as it is Child Stimulation Month. PreSchools have a busy month planned out for students, parents and family to participate it. Aerobics, Grandparents day, Daddy Days, Movie Days, Cultural Day and even Civic Pride Day. Here are […]
Belize to Phase Out Single-use Plastic Bags and Styrofoam and Plastic Food Utensils
Belmopan. March 20, 2018. The Ministry of Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development, the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Commerce, and the Ministry of Tourism led a collaborative taskforce comprising the Department of the Environment, Customs Department, Beltraide, Directorate General of Foreign Trade, and Solid Waste Management Authority to advance a proposal to Cabinet […]
Belize returns to the Miss Universe Pageant in 2018 under a new organization
March 19, 2018 – The new Miss Universe Belize organization officially announces the return of Belize to the Miss Universe Pageant in 2018. The new Miss Universe Belize will compete at the 67th annual Miss Universe Pageant. This even will be seen by a global audience of over one billion people. The organization is being […]