Saga Humane Society's Annual Halloween Bash
It was a packed house at Palapa Bar and Grill this past Sunday, October 29, as the Saga Humane Society of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, held its annual 14th Annual Spooktacular Halloween Party and Costume Contest. It was a family fun-filled event where man’s best friend was the main attraction. Island residents got their […]
Belize AIDS Report 2016 Shows Decreasing Number of New Infections
The Ministry of Health has released a copy of the official Annual HIV Statistical Report 2016. On the bright side, the report shows a decreasing number of new infections and ZERO HIV positive mother-to-child transmissions of the 35 babies born last year to infected mothers. That number indicates that the Ministry’s HIV Prevention of Mother […]
Police Report on Assault and Arrest on Attempted Murder
San Pedro Police report of an attempted murder incident that took place on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 in the San Mateo Area. Initial Investigation reveals that about 3:45 p.m., Alexia del Carmen Melendez (45yrs) was walking home on an unnamed Street in San Mateo Area, when a well-known male person riding a bicycle approached her […]
Mexican President Strengthens Bond With Belize During Visit
Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto arrived today, October 25, to participate in the IV CARICOM Mexico Summit. On hand to receive him was the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Honorable Wilfred Elrington. Though this is President Peña Nieto’s first visit to Belize, he emphasized that the visit is not merely protocol but reflects longstanding relations […]
BTB Holds Belize Tourism Industry Conference
On Friday, October 20, 2017,The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) held its Annual Tourism Industry Conference under the theme “Sustainable Tourism and its Impact on the Belize Market” at the Ramada Princess Hotel &Casino. Marketing & Public Relations Manager, Jocelle Stephen, says that the event is important for stakeholders to meet with the BTB to share […]
Sir Barry Bowen Immortalized
The Barry Bowen statute was unveiled on Thursday, October 19, 2017, at the municipal airstrip in Belize City which also carries his name. Eleven months ago, renovation to the airport were completed in November 2016 when it was renamed the Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport. Today Sir Barry Bowen stands immortalized with a statue of […]
Guatemalan Singer's Vessel Runs Aground on Belize Reef
Singer Carlos Peña was rescued Saturday night by Belizean authorities after his boat ran aground on a reef near South Water Caye in southern Belize. La Prensa Libre, Guatemala, reported that the news of the singer’s accident spread quickly after he asked for help on his Facebook account. According to La Prensa Libre, Peña’s boat […]
BTB Holds 15th National Tourism Award Gala Event
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) held its highly anticipated 15th National Tourism Awards Gala Event on Saturday, October 21, 2017, at the Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel. The event was well attended with guests coming from all regions of Belize. Distinguished guests included, Hon. Patrick Faber, Deputy Prime Minister, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of […]
Belize Makes History by Introducing Offshore Oil Moratorium Legislation
Belize made history on Friday, October 20, 2017, by introducing legislation to enshrine an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil in its marine territory, including territorial seas and Exclusive Economic Zone. iTravel Belize’s Amber Edwards and recently awarded Ocean Hero Madison Edwards, were on hand at the National Assembly as Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow introduced […]
Belize Public and Bank Holiday Schedule 2018
The Government of Belize Press Office has sent out a press release informing about the Public and Bank holidays for 2018. It is notified for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and the Second Schedules to the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000 – […]
The Curios Case of BIL
– by Valerie Woods – Prime Minister Barrow on October 18th 2017 held a press conference in an attempt to rid his government once again of another major scandal. This time it was the $8million contract to Gaspar Vega’s nephew for the reconstruction of Faber’s road on the southside of Belize City. At the Prime […]
BDF Officer Completes Strategic Security Studies in USA
The Belize Ministry of Defence today informed the public that Belize Defence Force Officer, Captain Eric Richard Neal Jr., has successfully earned a Master of Arts in Strategic Security Studies and a War College Diploma from the National Defence University in the United States of America. Neil also obtained honors for his thesis entitled “Managing […]
Belize Places in Top 10 at Miss America Latina del Mundo
Elicena Andrada, Miss Spain Latina, wins Miss Latin America del Mundo 2017. Final pageant night was held on Saturday, October 7, Oaxaca – Mexico. Joannie Cantun was at the beauty competition representing Belize and she proudly placed in the Top Ten. Rounding up the top ten spots Miss Belize, Joannie Cantun placed tenth in the […]
Belize’s Future Dependent on Threatened Belize Barrier Reef
Belmopan, Belize, October 18, 2017 – The extent to which Belize’s economy depends on tourism generated by the threatened Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage site has been revealed for the first time today by a new report launched by WWF and partner organizations. The report, Natural Heritage, Natural Wealth, aims to highlight the incredible resource […]
Belize Humane Society to Hold First Dog Show and Pawty in the Park
Belize Humane Society will hold its first Pawty in the Park on Saturday, October 21 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Memorial Park in Belize City. The highlight of the “Pawty” will be a Dog Show with eight categories from Best Obedience to Best Potlikka and more! Winners will receive a great prize package […]
Tropic Air Awards Employee for 30 Years of Service
Over the years Tropic Air has grown with the expanding community of Ambergris Caye and the demand for local flights throughout the country (now internationally too). From a small airline with one tiny three-seater aircraft to one of the larges employers in Belize, one thing that Tropic Air has is dedicated and loyal employees. Customers […]
Arrivals to Belize Continue Steady Growth Path Overnight Arrivals
The Belize Tourism Board reports that for the first nine months of 2017, the tourism arrivals continue to show a positive trend. The latest statistics show there was a 7.9% increase in Overnight arrivals in the month of September, representing an increase of over 1,400 visitors. In September 2017, arrivals through the International Airport increased […]
Faye Lin Cannon's Father Holds Memorial for his Departed Daughter
In the wake of the court cases, dramatic news headlines, death and hope for justice, David Cannon, father of young Faye Lin Cannon, organized a memorial service for his deceased young girl, held at the San Pedro Lions Den on Saturday, October 14, 2017. The venue saw residents in and out the Lions Den throughout […]
Pink Eye is Not Over Yet – Worst Outbreak in Belize History
Jesse Chun, Sr. Biostatistician at the Ministry of Health told Belize City media last week that approximately 11,000 people have shown up at clinics countrywide with the dreaded conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). He also stated that, in terms of numbers, it is the biggest outbreak in decades for Belize. Chun told 7News Belize that he believes […]
Kristin Marin Appointed in Caribbean Regional Youth Council Team
Belize on Caribbean Regional Youth Council Executive – The National Youth Council of Belize (NYCB) announces the installation of Kristin Marin as the Vice Chair of Membership and Partnership on the executive of the Caribbean Regional Youth Council (CRYC). Ms. Marin was nominated by the National Youth Council of Belize as a candidate to vie […]
New Tree Species Discovered in Toledo, Belize
A new species of tree has been documented in the forests of southern Belize. Parasenegalia lundellii (family: Fabaceae) was discovered by plant ecologist Steven Brewer in the pristine Bladen Nature Reserve, which is co-managed by Ya’axché Conservation Trust. The new species is found in semi-evergreen tropical forests and is restricted to rugged limestone ridges and […]
EmPOWER girls: International Day of the Girl Child
EmPOWER girls: before, during and after crisesStatement of UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Girls today enjoy better life prospects than previous generations in many ways. Prosperity and nutrition are improving, child marriage and teenage pregnancy are declining, and female educational attainment and participation in the labour force are on the rise. However, these advances […]
Marco Gonzalez To Host International Archaeology Day Event
International Archaeology Day is recognized worldwide each year on October 21 and the Belize Institute of Archaeology will be holding its 2017 educational events during the week of October 16 through 20, concluding with a two-day event in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Hosted by the Non-Profit Organization Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Ambergris Caye (MGMSAC), Ltd., […]
Hol Chan Reports Senseless (Illegal) Killing of Nurse Shark
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office reminds that nurse sharks are fully protected under Fisheries Law and that it is an offense (illegal) to kill a nurse shark in Belize. Hol Chan posted this images of the animal found dead on the beach. “This is sad, since nurse sharks are one of the main attractions […]
Pink Eye Outbreak in Belize is Pretty Bad
The Ministry of Health has advised that mass gathering activities should be avoided as much as possible but to the current “Pink Eye” outbreak across the country. YES, it is that bad of an outbreak in Belize; there are over 7,000 reported cases of conjunctivitis in the entire country. “The Ministry especially asks for your […]