Red or Blue Lemonade on Election Day?
SierraSky Ashton today set up her lemonade stand just outside the polling station on San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. She asks you to choose the winning color of the day. Who do you think will win? Red or Blue? It’s an ingenious way to sell lemonade. As unbiased media we chose to support the vendor by […]
Karissa Vasquez Celebrates Her Quinceaños
Family and friends take the opportunity to wish Karissa Vasquez the happiest of days today, Wednesday, March 7, 2018, as she turns 15 years old. A Quinceaños celebration is very special to a young lady as she commences her transition from childhood to adulthood. The community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, wishes Karissa a very […]
New Justice of the Court of Appeal Sworn In
Justice Lennox Kirkwood Campbell was sworn in as a new Justice of the Belize Court of Appeal by the Governor General H.E. Sir Colville Young, at the Belize House in the City of Belmopan on Monday, March 5, 2018. Justice Campbell is a retired Supreme Court Judge with a long and distinguished legal career. His […]
Cocktails & Conservation Fundraiser at Mahogany Bay Village
Join Oceana Belize at the gorgeous Mahogany Bay Village on March 10th, at 7 pm for an evening of Cocktails & Conservation, music and food with members of the Reef Week Committee. Come celebrate with us and learn how to stay “reef-minded”. Proceeds of the event go to support the Reef Week Initiative. We’ll have […]
Pre Election Rallies Held over the Weekend in San Pedro Town
With Municipal Elections literally around the corner (Wednesday, March 7, 2018) both the People’s United Party (PUP) and the United Democratic Party (UDP) held Pre Election Rallies Held over the Weekend in San Pedro Town. The People’s United Party The People’s United Party held its Pre Election rallyv on Friday, March 2, 2018, at the […]
Baby Alyssa Nunez Dies, Belizeans Take to the Streets in Protest
In the wake of the horrific news on Thursday, March 1, 2018, that of a 17-month old baby girl was brutally raped in Maskall Village, the nation grew angry and residents of Belize City and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye took to the streets in protest. Over the weekend though, Baby Alyssa succumbed to her injuries […]
SEA Rangers Make Illegal Product Bust near Reserve in Placencia
Belize’s Southern Environmental Association (SEA) Rangers and the Belize Coast Guard conducted a joint patrol near the north western area of the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve (GSSCMR) off the Placencia Coast, on the night of March 1, 2018 resulted in the discovery of the 4,594 conchs, 7 spiny lobsters, 5 sea cucumbers, […]
Belize and Mexico Inaugurate Placing of Olmec Head in Belmopan
The Undersecretary for Latin America and the Caribbean, Ambassador Luis Alfonso de Alba, accompanied by the Executive Director of the Mexican Agency for International Development Cooperation (AMEXCID), Agustín García-López Loaeza, was on a working visit to Belize. The program of the visit included the presentation of the final construction project of the Mexico Sports Hall […]
Belize Saddened and Shocked with Rape of Baby Girl
Thursday, March 1, 2018, reports of a 17-month old baby girl being brutally raped in Maskall Village, Belize spread like wildfire across social media. Very little is known as to what went on but what is certain is that a one year old is in critical condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital for being […]
Fisheries Department Reminds Public of Illegal Poaching of Sea Turtles
The Department hereby reminds the public that in accordance with Section 10 of Statutory Instrument No. 66 of 2002, under the Fisheries Act Chapter 210 of the Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2000-2003: • No person should interfere with any marine turtle nest • No person should have in possession any marine turtle of the […]
Child Stimulation Month 2018 Opens with Parade
Child Stimulation Month 2018 kicked off countrywide under the theme “Birth to Eight – Children must Play”. Pre-Schools on the island celebrated the opening of Child Stimulation Month with a parade throught the main streets of San Pedro. Children were in colorful costumes displaying, social workers, National Symbols of Belize, Colors, Shapes, Numbers, the Weather, […]
South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch Holds Successful Clean Up
On Saturday morning, February 24, 2018, bright and early, members and friends of the South Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (SACNW) were out in full force for a cleanup of the south end of the island. The group cleaned from Victoria House to the Marco Gonzalez Maya Site entrance where more than 30 adults and children […]
Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Reserve To Hosts Spring Equinox Event
Press Release – The Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Non-Profit Organization happily invites the public to celebrate All Things New at their Spring Equinox Event to take place on Sunday, March 18, 2018 at the Marco Gonzalez Archaeological Reserve. At 10am Maya Priest Mr. Martin Choc will officiate a blessing of the Reserve as well as […]
A Pod of False Killer Whales "Lost" in Belize’s Shallow Coastline
The Fisheries Department is aware of the recent presence of a pod of false killer whales (Pseudorca crassidens) within the Drowned Cayes to Spanish Bay area. The Department is in communication with Dr. Diana Reiss (Colombia University) and NOAA in coordinating the best approach for a rescue attempt of the animals. Through NOAA, the Belize […]
Foreign Ministers of Belize and Guatemala Pay Visit to The OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone
Foreign Ministers of Belize and the Republic of Guatemala Pay Joint Visit to the OAS Office in the Adjacency Zone Belmopan. February 27, 2018. On Tuesday, February 27, Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs, along with his counterpart, Her Excellency Sandra Jovel Polanco, Foreign Minister of the Republic of Guatemala, paid a joint official […]
March Winds Arrived Early
Coconut trees stand strong and brace themselves as Easter winds blow hard during the months of February, March and April. This means cooler days and chilly nights for natives of Belize. Picture yourself in this hammock enjoying a glorious sunrise and Easter winds. Visit San Pedro, Ambergis Caye, Belize. #itravelbelize Click Here for More News […]
Belize signs Memorandum of Understanding with the United States of America to Protect Artifacts
On Friday, February 23, 2018, the Government of the United States and the Government of Belize signed a Memorandum of Understanding Concerning the Imposition of Import Restrictions on Categories of Archaeological Material of Belize. The Agreement solidifies the collaboration between the United States and Belize to combat looting and trafficking of cultural objects in Belize. […]
UWG Condemns The Actions Of Jorge Aldana Against Women
Press Release – February 23, 2018 – On Nomination Day, Jorge Aldana was escorted to Police station by police for insulting a woman PUP supporter. He made a very defamatory remark when he called her a pig. Mr. Aldana works for Child Friendly Spaces Municipality Program by UNICEF and is the Local Economic Development Officer […]
Nomination Day 2018 in San Pedro Town
Nomination Day was held on Wednesday, February 22, 2018, in the heels of the upcoming Town Council Elections. Both political parties presented their candidates who were officially nominated to run for a seat at the Town Council elections on March 7, 2018. The People’s United Party (PUP) and crowd of supporters hit the streets around […]
The San Pedro Cancer Society Elects New Board of Directors
The San Pedro Cancer Society would like to inform the community that on Wednesday, February 14, 2018, a meeting to elect new board members for the year 2018 was held. President Gonzalo Munoz officiated the meeting, and after all reports were given and a new board was elected. The San Pedro Cancer Society 2018 board […]
Successful Fundraiser Held for Charlie Trent
Recently Charlie was diagnosed with complications from a stroke, so his friends jumped in to give Charlie much needed financial help to combat medical needs. On Sunday, February 11, 2018, Dianne Lawrence (AKA Quicksilver), with the huge help from Carlo and Ernie, Runway Bar, a fundraiser was held from noon to 5pm. The festivities included […]
San Pedro High School Holds Fun Career Week 2018
San Pedro High School celebrated Career Week from Monday, February 12, 2108 to Friday, February 16, 2018 under the theme “It’s a beautiful thing when a career and a passion come together”, it was a week full of events including general assemblies with motivating speakers, students dressing up and an unforgettable closing ceremony. Students got […]
Movie Casting Call in Belize
Hi! My name is Grecia Méndez and I am casting manager for the movie “Tragic Jungle”, under the direction of the distinguished Mexican filmmaker, Yulene Olaizola. We are currently looking for Belizean talent to play the main character; also, two secondary characters, as well as extras. I am reaching out to the Belizean Community through […]
Environmental Screening & Regularization of Existing Hotels
Belmopan. February 19th, 2018. The Department of the Environment (DOE) has been working in conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) in ensuring that existing and new hotel facilities are compliant with the environmental laws of Belize, particularly in obtaining environmental clearance. For the BTB, this is a pre-requisite for the renewal of the hotel […]
Belize Electricity Limited signs a new Power Purchase Agreement with Mexico
Belize Electricity Establishes Relationship with CFE Affiliate – Monday, February 19, 2018 – Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) has established a new relationship with Mexico’s Comision Federal de Electrcidad (CFE) through its affiliate company. CFE Calificados to create new opportunities for energy trade. A new Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) was signed on Monday with CFE Calificados, […]