Burpees for Bella Fundraiser Brings Community Together
What started as a personal effort for Marissa and Kristian Guerrero to raise funds in helping out their friend Isabella Romero, ended up being a huge fundraiser supported by the community. They managed to raise $8,862 by promising to do one burpee for every dollar collected. Expecting to challenge themselves with about 1,000 burpees, the […]
Government of Belize Looking to Reduce Harmful Effects of Gill Nets
Taskforce to Develop Improved Measures to Reduce Harmful Effects of Gill Nets on Marine Life – The Ministry of Fisheries, Forestry, the Environment and Sustainable Development will commission a participatory taskforce comprising government agencies, non-government organizations, private sector partners, and fishermen to recommend improved measures to minimize the harmful effects of gill nets on marine creatures. […]
San Pedro PUP Launches Their “Manifesto of the People”
How much is a street full of people? You make a good guess, but that is the number of people that turned out to witness the launching of the San Pedro People’s United Party Manifesto of the People. Chairman of the PUP National Executive Henry Usher commented that this manifesto is the direct result of […]
BCCI and Belize Business Brokers Signing of MOU and Launching of the 1st San Pedro Chapter
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) along with the Belize Business Brokers signed the first San Pedro Chapter on Tuesday, February 13, 2018 in San Pedro Town. The Belize Business Brokers will now serve as the BCCI’s official Chapter in San Pedro Town. The formation of this Chapter is in accordance with the […]
BTB Presents Check to CTO for "Caribbean Disaster Relief Fund"
Belize City, Thursday, February 15th 2018: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB), in collaboration with tourism industry stakeholders, raised U.S. $59, 934.00 (Bz $119,868.00) as part of the Dollarfor the Caribbean Relief Fund campaign. The fund was created to assist victims of Hurricanes Irma and Maria, which severely devastated many Caribbean countries in September last year. […]
San Pedro RC Church Hosts Fun Family Day
On Sunday, February 11, 2018, the San Pedro Roman Catholic Church held a very special mass for the community as “Family Day” was celebrated. After the 10am Mass families were invited to participate in a fun filled day as there were games, performances and lots to eat and drink. Father Scott delivered special blessings to […]
The Republic of China Taiwan Grants US$500,000 to Belize as part of the Security Cooperation
Thursday, February 15, 2018, Belize received US$500,000 from the Republic of China (Taiwan) to support ongoing efforts aimed at strengthening the Belize Police Department as part of the Security Cooperation that exists between the two countries. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Government of Belize was Minister of Foreign Affairs and Home Affairs, Hon. […]
TripAdvisor Names the Top Hotels in Belize for 2018
Belize City, Wednesday 14th February, 2018: TripAdvisor, the world renowned travel planning booking site, has named the top hotels in Belize for 2018 and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) joins industry stakeholders in congratulating these Belizean accommodations for a well-deserved recognition. TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice award winners were determined based on the millions of reviews and […]
Love is in the Air – Ayuso/Montano Wedding
On Saturday, February 10, 2018, the Ayuso and Montano families along with friends celebrated the marriage of Luis and Sandra Ayuso at the San Pedro RC Church followed by a lovely reception at the Lions Den. Godparents of the bride and groom were Mr. and Mrs. Alex Eiley. It was a night full of love […]
Carnaval 2018 Day Three – Barbies Shake to Scooby Doo Pa Pa
Carnaval 2018 ended with a bang as the two comparsas group gave it their all and danced their hearts out! Dona Flora’s Group theme was “Carnival Soca Queen” and they wore brightly colored costumes and head pieces and were in full carnival spirit! The Barbies theme was “El Mango Relajado/Scooby Do Pa Pa” and boy […]
U.S. Government Donates Counter Narcotics Equipment to Belize Ministry of Defence
Belmopan — On Monday, February 12, 2018, the United States Government transferred counter-narcotics equipment, valued at $432,000 USD, to the Belize Defence Force (BDF) and the Belize Coast Guard. U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Adrienne Galanek and CEO of the Ministry of Defence Lieutenant Colonel (RET) Felix Enriquez represented the governments and people of the […]
Carnaval 2018 Day Two – Cupid and Queen of the Bay Parody
Day two of Carnaval 2018 was alot of fun as there was lots more painting and dancing at Central Park. The comparsas had everyone laughing and dancing. Did you know President Trump was on the island? That’s right even President Donald Trump made it at Carnaval 2018 as the students of Ambergris Caye Elementary School […]
Ana Najarro is La Reina del Carnaval 2018
Canta, Baila y Goza – is this year’s Carnaval theme and on Friday, February 9, 2018, five beautiful contestants took on the stage as they competed for the title of Reina del Carnaval. Singing, dancing and having loads of fun Ana Najarro, Angela Guerrero Pitts, Delcia Garcia, Dulce Portillo and ElsaWiltshire proved to those in […]
Carnaval 2018 Day One – Bad Bunnies and Pocahontas
Carnaval 2018 has officially begun and on Sunday, February 11, 2018, the children enjoyed the painting and foam party at Central Park. This year two groups of adult comparsas took the streets of San Pedro to entertain everybody. Dona Flora’s Group were “Pocahontas” and danced the night away to melodious beats, followed behind by the […]
San Pedro House of Culture Hosts Carnaval Photo Exhibit
On Thursday, February 8, 2018, The San Pedro House of Culture opened its photo exhibit of the ‘Grand Carnaval de San Pedro’. Those in attendance enjoyed the great music of of Mr. Wil Nunez and his 7-year-old grandson Alexus Nunez. The photo exhibit has pictures of old comparsas (dancing groups) and up to present day […]
Children Enjoying the New San Pedro RC School Library
“A child who reads will be an adult who thinks” – The children of the San Pedro Roman Catholic School are happily enjoying the wonderful books found at the newly renovated library. The San Pedro Roman Catholic School reached out to the community of San Pedro for assistance in form of donations to be able […]
Belize Accommodations among Top TripAdvisor 2018 Awards
BELIZEAN ACCOMMODATIONS AMONG TRIPADVISOR’S TOP 2018 AWARDS IN THE WORLD AND CENTRAL AMERICAN CATEGORIES Belize City, Thursday 8th February, 2018: The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce once more that several Belizean accommodations have been recognized in this year’s TripAdvisor’s 2018 awards list, both at the World and Central American categories. TripAdvisor is a […]
Special Application Needed for Police Officers to Work Special Duty
Press Release – 8 February 2018 – The Belize Police Department takes this opportunity to inform the general public of the policy in respect to police officers working Special Duty at business establishments and major events. With immediate effect the business establishments/individuals requesting officers to work Special Duty must apply to the respective Formations/Sub-Formations Commanders […]
El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro is Here!
El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro is here! The San Pedro Town Council has set up a great photo prop at the Central Park for you take your pictures at! “El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro: Canta, Baila y Goza!” Don’t miss out on all the fun activities this year and make sure to take […]
Caye International Bank Honored with Award as Best Private Bank in Belize
Press Release – 6 February 2018 – Caye International Bank is proud to announce that it has been included in Global Finance Magazine’s 2018 list of the World’s Best Private Banks. The bank was listed as the best bank in Belize for the current year and has built an exceptional reputation for privacy, security, and […]
Political Rally Discloses PUP Development Plans for San Pedro
With just about a month to go before town council elections, the People United Party (PUP) held a huge political rally which was called Love Fest No.1. The theme of the Love Fest was: ‘One Love, One Soul, One People, that’s the sound of PUP’. By ten in the morning friends of the PUP began […]
Ministry of Health issues first list of 'Over the Counter' Medications for General Use
On Friday, February 2, 2018, The Ministry of Health issues the first list of Over the Counter Medications for General Use. Note that this is a provisional first list and the Director of Health Services will be reviewing this list continuously while making necessary modifications as the ministry’s aim to keep the safety of the […]
Man Wanted for Melvin Almendarez Murder in San Pedro Detained in Toronto Canada
Investigations into the vicious killing of San Pedro football star and popular coach, Melvin Almendarez, 34, in May 2016, lead to the arrest of Jordan Bacchus, 32. He was released on a drug charge but later fled the country after strong evidence from the police indicated that Bacchus could be linked to his murder. On […]
Two Guatemalan Fishermen Caught Fishing Illegally in Southern Belize
Park Rangers of the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) along with personnel of the Belize Coast Guard arrested two Guatemalans who were fishing illegally near the Rio Grande in Southern Belize. The fishermen tried to escape, but the patrol team was equipped and motivated to apprehend them. The two fishers had no documents […]
US Donates Equipment to Belize to Improve Testing for Viruses
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Donates Equipment to the Central Medical Laboratory of Belize to Improve Testing for Viruses Belmopan –Wednesday, January 31, 2018, the Central Medical Laboratory of Belize received from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) a thermocycler for real-time testing as well as initial supplies and support […]