Belize Female Beach Volleyball Team to Participate in 2018 Central American and Caribbean Games
Belize has qualified to participate in the 23rd Central American and Caribbean Games in Female Beach Volleyball for the first time in history. The Central American and Caribbean Games will be held July 19 – August 3, 2018 in Barranquilla, Colombia. Belizean athletes are training and working hard as they go through the selection process […]
Belize Learns that The Tsunami Threat is Real After Earthquake in Caribbean
The lesson learned last night is that a tsunami threat is real for Belize and that people need to have a tsunami evacuation plan set in place. There was widespread panic along the coastal communities of the country, in particular on the islands. After experiencing strong tremors due to a 7.8 magnitude earthquake that was […]
San Pedro’s New Years Baby 2018 is a Boy!
Ambergris Today is pleased to announce the arrival of San Pedro’s first baby of the New Year 2018. Carlos Hernan Gonzalez was born under the care of Dr. Daniel Gonzalez at the Ambergris Hopes Clinic on January 4, 2018 7:40am. He weighed in at 7 pounds and 9 ounces. The newest and youngest baby in […]
Director of World Heritage Center Welcomes Oil Moratorium at Belize Barrier Reef
In a historic decision for marine conservation efforts, the Government of Belize has adopted a full oil moratorium for all Belize offshore waters, including the entire Belize Barrier Reef Reserve System World Heritage site. The Belize reef system is the second largest reef system in the world, with approximately 200,000 Belizeans dependent on the reef […]
Crime and Poverty is Good for Government
Belize City. The New Year has begun the same way the old one ended – more murders, more misery, more depressing media reports. And, even more depressing, there is news of yet more corruption within the machinery of Government. At this stage now I think Belizeans should stop wishing for a Happy New Year because […]
Belize Becomes A World Leader In Ocean Protection
*The Belize Barrier Reef and its World Heritage site have been at risk of irreversible damage from offshore oil activity. *New laws bring hope Belize’s WHS could be removed from UNESCO’s in danger list. *Tourism brings in around US$182 to $237m a year, so the health of the reef – Belize’s biggest attraction – is […]
BEL Cautions against Life-Threatening Practices
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is concerned about life-threatening practices of buildings being constructed and people working dangerously close to power lines, following two fatal incidents this year. Last week, a resident of Independence Village lost his life whilst trimming a tree near high voltage power lines. Similarly, in June, a construction worker was electrocuted in […]
Traveling Mermaid in San Pedro Belize
There was a traveling mermaid in Belize during the Holidays and she was vacationing around the country taking stunning pictures. Mermaid Hyli caught our attention on Instagram with her beautiful long red hair and gorgeous mermaid tail as her husband took pictures of her at various locations in Belize, including San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. According […]
Ministry of Health Advises on Gastroenteritis
The Ministry of Health has noticed an increase in the number of gastroenteritis cases nationally. Individuals have been observed with symptoms ranging from diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal cramps and fever. The increase in cases is primarily observed in individuals who are older than five (5) years, however, a few numbers have begun to affect younger children […]
Nayobie's Hope For Children Project Organizes Holiday Fashion Show
“Yesterday was the best time of my life seeing the innocent reactions of the kids, the smiles and ‘thank you’s’ that I received was the best gift this Christmas,” commented Nayobie Rivero as she distributed gifts to less fortunate children in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. Fourteen year old Nayobie has put together Nayobie’s Hope […]
Having a Holly Jolly Christmas with the San Pedro Lions Club
The San Pedro Lions Club is always merry when it comes to celebrating with the community. Without fail they host the joyful Senior Citizens Dance during the Christmas Season and this year was no exception, on Wednesday, December 20, 2017, our elderly were treated to a fun filled night. Helping the San Pedro Lions Club […]
David Cannon Reunites with Three Daughters After Receiving Full Custody
A Christmas Miracle – On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, David Cannon was granted custody of his three daughters by the Belizean court after what seemed an eternity, following the death of his fourth daughter Faye Lin Cannon on July 3, 2017. The entire country of Belize breathes a sigh of relief knowing that David’s three […]
Adopt-a-Bear Program Spreads Christmas Cheer
The Raise Me Up Foundation does it again – spreading Christmas Cheer to hundreds of children in San Pedro Town, with their third annual Adopt-A-Bear program. On Wednesday, December 20, 2017, children were presented with their special gift by Santa and his elves. The program was brought to life in 2015 by a group of […]
Town Council Has Plan to Make Ambergris Caye the Number one Island in the World
During his speech at the opening of Mahogany Bay Village on December 6, 2017, San Pedro Mayor Daniel Guerrero made mention of a new local Economic Development Strategic Plan for Ambergris Caye. It’s the San Pedro Town Council’s plan with aims to transform Ambergris Caye into the number one island in the world. The ‘Plan’, […]
AirCanada Makes Inaugural Flight to Belize
Air Canada made its inaugural flight to Belize on Friday, December 15, 2017, just in time for the Holidays. Visitors can now enjoy another direct flight from Pearson International Airport Toronto, Canada directly to the Jewel twice a week. Canada is the second largest consumer of Belize’s tourism product, representing seven percent of all visitors; […]
SP Police Holds GREAT Essay Competition
The San Pedro Police Department held an essay competition as part of a life skill program that is being taught at different schools on the island. GREAT (Gang Resistance Education Training) is a school-based program that includes classroom instruction and various learning activities. The course’s goal is to combat gang related crime and violence, and […]
Tropic Air Unveils its Frequent Flyer Program
On Friday, December 15, 2017, Tropic Air unveiled its Frequent Flyer Program, TropicMiles, which will officially launch on January 1, 2018. This loyalty program will reward customers for flying with Tropic Air, and provide them with unique benefits for being a member. Once registered and enrolled, members can redeem their miles for seats every day. […]
Holiday Boat Parade Shines Bright with Christmas Cheer
It might have been the smallest parade with only seven participating boats, but it was the year with the biggest prizes!! The parade committee, with assiatance from Hol Chan Marine Reserve and the Belize Tourism Board, accumulated $10,000 in prizes to share with this year’s participants. This means that there were prizes for everyone, that […]
Belize Celebrates Support for Law Against Offshore Oil
Both the Government of Belize and the Opposition have supported the legislation with puts a ban on offshore drilling in Belize and Environmental NGOs and the people of Belize in general can celebrated this grandiose act. Below is a press release on the Offshore Oil Moratorium Passes with Rare Bi-partisan and Unanimous Support issued by […]
Belize Fisheries Department Informs of Renewal of Fisherfolk Licenses 2018
Commercial Fisherfolk License Renewal The Belize Fisheries Department hereby informs the PUBLIC that it will commence the renewal of fisherfolk licenses on January 3rd 2018. A grace period for renewals will be in place until January 31st, 2018. Fishers are advised to bring along all pertinent documents upon renewal to facilitate the process. Belize City […]
Island Academy Dazzles with Christmas Pageant 2017
A talking magical juke box takes the students of The Island Academy on musical history of Christmas Music. With song, dance and music the students of The Island Academy once again put on a spectabular Christmas Pageant that this year was open to the public. Music from the ages filled the air and Christmas cheer […]
Ministry of Health Notes Increase in Severe Acute Respiratory Infection Cases
Belmopan. December 13, 2017. The Ministry of Health informs the public that over the past few weeks there has been an increase in cases of Severe Acute Respiratory Infections (SARI). The Ministry has been informed by officials from Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital Authority (KHMHA) that they are seeing this increase at that hospital. The KHMHA […]
New Study to Reconstruct Tropical Cyclone History of Belize
The University of Belize through the Natural Resource Management Program from the Faculty of Science and Technology will collaborate with Auburn University, Alabama USA, in a study to reconstruct the precipitation and tropical cyclone history of Belize. This will be done by obtaining stalagmite oxygen isotope ratio (?18O) records. These records offer a unique opportunity […]
San Pedro First Boutique Bed and Breakfast Holds Special Preview
It had been under construction for some time now and everyone passing by kept wondering what was behind those giant walls. This past weekend Ambergris Today and invited guests were invited to a special pre-opening preview of what is behind those walls. It’s an oasis along the busy streets of Coconut Drive – Diamond Lodge […]
Memorandum of Understanding Signed For International Airport on Ambergris Caye
On September 2015 the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean Barrow, mentioned on his Independence Day Message to Belize that government had plans for improving infrastructure designed to boost tourism in the country. One major project was the construction of an international airport for the island of Ambergris Caye and on Thursday, December 12, 2017, […]