Taiwan to Donate $1Mil for equipment to Belize Police Department
As a result of Minister Elrington’s visit, Taiwan has agreed to make a grant of US $500,000 for the purchase of equipment for the Belize Police Department including body cameras, motorcycles, handcuffs, drones, a cellebrite machine and breathalyzer equipment to test for driving under the influence of alcohol. Hon. Wilfred Elrington, Minister of Foreign Affairs […]
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Models Invade San Pedro, Belize
Sports Illustrated’s Swimsuit Edition 2018 is being shot on location in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. By no you have probably heard about the excitement and seen some post on Facebook, because the news of the sexy models is buzzing strong around town. On Wednesday, Sports Illustrated narrowed down their model search for their Swimsuit […]
San Pedro House of Culture Celebrates Garifuna Awareness Day
The San Pedro House of Culture celebrated with the Garinagu of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize, with entertainment and lots of free food and Garifuna treats for those in attendance. The evening was part of Garifuna Awareness Day to showcase the music and food of the Garinagu of Belize. This was in preparatipon of […]
UB Nursing graduates Top Regional Nurse Examinations
The results released from the Regional Exam for Nurse Registration the week revealed the impressive performance by the nursing students of the University of Belize. Bonaventure Nwangwu had the highest examination score for Belize. The Regional Exam for Nurse Registration (RENR) was approved by the Conference of Ministers Responsible for Health in the Commonwealth Caribbean […]
Another Day at the Office
“Another day at the office,” comments Chris Summers on his Facebook profile. The island’s American Crocodile Education Sanctuary (ACES) crocodile hunter seems to be very busy lately. His hands are full with these reptiles appearing in people’s backyards, in construction sites and along the roads; or are we encroaching in their natural habitats? Residents know […]
Anti-Corruption Training for Belizean Secondary and Tertiary Students
The United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in collaboration with the United Nations Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Attorney General Ministry of Belize, is delivering anti-corruption training for secondary and tertiary students during November and December in various high schools, junior colleges, and universities across the country. On International Anti-Corruption Day last year, […]
Matachica Resort & Spa in Top10 for Conde Nast Traveler
Matachica Resort & Spa Named Amongst Top 10 Resorts in Central America in the 2017 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards – Secluded beachfront getaway, Matachica Resort & Spa, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, is honored to announce they have been named amongst the top ten resorts in Central America in the 2017 Condé […]
Foreva Fancy Garifuna Inspired Fashion Show
Foreva Fancy Boutique helped kick off the Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations that are coming up on November 19, 2017 with a fashion show held over the weekend. The fashion show was inspired by the Garifuna Culture and it’s people with models showcasing traditional Garifuna clothing made available by the San Pedro Garifuna Council and assistance […]
Over 100 Scuba Divers Descend on Ambergris Caye
They have been coming to Belize for 30 years now, bringing scuba divers from all over the United States and this year, during their 27th Annual Summit, the National Association of Black Scuba Divers (NABS) organized a trip with 106 scuba divers who enjoyed a week-long stay in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. All divers […]
Oceana’s Field Representative Honored with Environmental Youth Award
On November 9, 2017, Oceana’s Belize District Field Representative Celeshia Guy, was awarded the Environmental Youth Award at the annual Belize National Youth Awards. This year’s event was held during the closing ceremony of the World Youth Conference 2017. The 2017 World Youth Conference was celebrated under the theme “Globally Running to 2030, becoming Sustainably […]
Rare Albino Spotted Eagle Ray Identified at Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve
“What really made my day!” Was what Henry Brown, Marine Biologist at the Department of Fisheries, posted on his Facebook profile page on Monday, November 6, 2017. Yes! It’s a white, albino spotted eagle ray; a very rare sighting for anyone. Henry boast his unique experience as he was on patrol at the Bacalar Chico […]
Caye Caulker Resident Fined $2,000 for Unlawful Possessions of Raccoons
Illegal Wildlife Possession Leads to Arrest and Fines – On November 7, 2017, Jacob Emmanuel Cabral of Caye Caulker was fined $2,000 for “Unlawful Possession of Forest Produce”. San Pedro Town Magistrate Jannelle Villanueva ordered that Cabral pays the fine by March 30th, 2018 or face imprisonment of up to six months. The Forest Department […]
Ramon's Village has the Coolest Pier
Bouncing back from the destruction of Hurricane Earl last year, we think that Ramon’s Village can boast the coolest pier on Ambergris Caye. What do you think? It’s pretty magnificent, right? With over $10 Million dollars in damages to Ambergris Caye in 2016, Hurricane Earl pretty much destroyed all of the piers and over-the-water structures; […]
WESTJET Begins Direct Flight to Belize from Calgary, Canada
A brief inaugural ceremony was held at the Departure Lounge of the Philip Goldson International Airport on Friday, November 3, 2017, to commemorate WestJet’s new non-stop weekly service between Calgary, Canada and Belize. According to WestJet the service is part of the airline’s seasonal schedule for the winter of 2017- 18. The ceremony was attended […]
A Haven of Hope to Shine at New Children’s Home in San Pedro
Two years of ‘blood, sweat and tear’; yes it sounds cliche but definitely the best way to describe the hard work and dedication it took to complete this amazing project that will be something so positive for the island community of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. On Saturday, November 4, 2017, the doors to Hope […]
Body of Male Discovered at Construction Site Identified as German Expat
The body of German National, Raymond Adam Adalbert Koessler was discovered this morning at around 6:30a.m. by a building contractor as he arrived at his worksite on Monday, November 6, 2017, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Raymond (52yrs) suffered a large cut wound to the head. His neighbors and landlord report seeing him last […]
Historical Pruning of Inga Trees in a New Farming System for Belize
Thirteen farmers in southern Belize made history as they pruned their first plots of Inga edulis last week. The farmers are using a new farming practice called Inga alley cropping, in which Inga trees, locally known as bri-bri, are grown in rows alongside annual crops to control weeds, improve soil health and reduce the use […]
Colossal Olmec Head Offered by Mexico as Gift to Belizean People
As a token of appreciation because of the excellent relationship between Mexico and Belize, President Enrique Peña-Nieto donated a full-size replica of an Olmec Head to the people of Belize. The donation took place during his visit to Belize during his participation in the IV CARICOM Mexico Summit that took place two weeks ago. The […]
25 Honduran Females Detained in Immigration Bust on Ambergris Caye
Twenty five Honduran females have been detained pending investigations as San Pedro Police Department conducted a joint operation along with the Immigration Department at three local bar establishments on Ambergris Caye. This news comes as Honduran newspapers reports that a woman was arrested for trafficking teen girls into Belize for prostitution. Honduran newspaper La Prensa […]
Forensic Interview Training for Victims of Human Trafficking
The U.S. Embassy, in coordination with U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, provided training on Forensic Interviewing Techniques for Victims of Human Trafficking to over 65 Government of Belize officials from five different agencies: Human Services; Police; Immigration; Customs; and Department of Public Prosecutions. The Embassy continues to support the Government of Belize’s efforts to reduce human […]
Belize Defense Force Deploys Soldiers to Commonwealth of Dominica
The Ministry of Defense wishes to inform the Public that the Governor General of Belize, His Excellency Sir Colville Young, has authorized the deployment of Belize Defense Force soldiers to the Commonwealth of Dominica. A Platoon of thirty-five soldiers (35) were deployed to Dominica on November 1st, 2017, as part of the hurricane relief effort […]
Belize Tourism Board Launches New Online Portal
As part of its continuous efforts to improve its service to tourism stakeholders, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) today launched a new online portal at its main headquarters in Belize City. The portal will be linked to the BTB’s website and is designed to be simple, user friendly and allow industry partners to conduct various […]
Did You Know that Conch Season Can Be Closed Early?
The Government of Belize has just released information that the production quota for market clean conch meat for the season 2017-2018 has been set at 884,092 pounds. The conch season runs from October 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018. BUT! The public is advised that if the conch production quota is realized earlier, the conch […]
Our World Project Targets Social Issues at San Pedro High School
San Pedro High School Students were treated to two powerful plays last week that trigger thought, emotion and inspire the minds of the youth. The ‘Our World’ shows were presented by by Larry and Debbie Heimgartner, long-time friends of Ambergris Caye and San Pedro High School. The Our World Project by Larry and Debbie Heimgartner […]
The Politics and Business of Marijuana
– by Valerie Woods – With the amendments to the Misuse of Drugs Act, an adult will now be able to possess and smoke up to 10 grams of marijuana in the privacy of his/her home and in someone’s house or in a hotel room with the consent of the owner. Although a politically popular […]