Belize National Aids Commission Receives Regional Testing Day Award
The Belize National AIDS Commission and Executive Director Enrique Romero were presented with the 10th Anniversary Regional Testing Day Innovative Outreach Award for their contribution to the Regional Testing Day on HIV initiative as it celebrates its 10th Anniversary this year. The award was given in recognition of the innovative approach that the NAC has […]
"The Great Gatsby" Prom 2017
The community gathered at the San Pedro High School to watch 2017 graduates strut down the Red Carpet in their gorgeous dresses and fitted tux. Congrats to Prom King Manuel Flores and Prom Queen Rosalinda Fuentes. Also congratulations to all winners: Miss Daisy: Shannon Nunez Mr. Gatsby: Luis Mencia Best Couple: Josue Marin and Kathya […]
Rainy Season Opens, Public Precautions Given to Prevent Dengue and Zika
The Ministry of Health reminds the public to be aware of the dangers of Dengue and Zika that as we enter the rainy season. These infectious diseases are transmitted by the bite of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Both mosquitoes are most active in early morning and late afternoon. Activities that should be done to prevent Dengue and […]
Belize Met Service Launches New Website – Hurricane Season Starts Today
We know that Belizeans are more looking forward to Lobster Season than the Hurricane Season this year, but we cannot ignore the fact that the hurricane weather phenomenon is inevitable and we have to make preparations every year to stay safe. Last year Hurricane Earl was a major blow to Belize, particularly major damage to […]
World No Tobacco Day Awareness Walk And Poster Competition
As part of World No Tobacco Day, the National Drug Abuse Control Council (NDACC) hosted a poster competition and arranged a No Tobacco Walk on Tuesday, May 30, 2017 starting from the Central Park. Winners of the poster competitions are as follows: First Place: Marries, Madison, Edwardo, Brige and Marwa from the Isla Bonita Elementary […]
Community to Benefit from Stanford Belize Vision Clinic, Free Service to Children
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye saw the opening of its very first eye clinic this past weekend as “Stanford Belize Vision Clinic” held a small inauguration on Thursday, May 25, 2017. The Clinic is located on the second floor of the San Pedro Lions Den. The Clinic will provide eye screening to check for diseases and/or […]
Happiness Restored! Rebecca Rath Still Reigning Miss Belize Universe
The tables have turned once again as Queen of the Jewel Ltd., the company that owns the rights to the Miss Belize pageant, issued a press release clarifying that Rebecca Rath is still the current Miss Belize and will serve the remainder of her duties. It also stated that there will be a Miss Belize […]
Belize Delegation Concludes Productive Official Visit to Cuba
Deputy Prime Minister Hon. Patrick Faber along with Minister of Tourism Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. and Minister of State in the Ministry of Health Hon. Dr. Angel Campos concluded a successful official visit to the Republic of Cuba on Friday, May 26, 2017. Extensive discussions addressed key issues such as collaboration for multi-destination packages in […]
Accessory LED Lights Are Illegal on Motor Vehicles
The Department of Transport takes this opportunity to inform the public that affixing of LED lights (inclusive of other lights varying in size and color) on to a motor vehicle without the written permission from the Department of Transport is an offence under the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulations. Regulation 159 of the Motor […]
Just Hanging Around on Ambergris Caye
“Coconut Leo braiding his hair upside down on a Coconut Tree…. No Big deal!” – That is what Kristi Gonzalez shared on her Facebook profile this week after catching some snaps of the famous island tree climber. Coconut Leo doing what he knows best – climbing coconut trees and performing for the crowd below. He […]
Miss Teen Earth and Teen International Titles Selected at Miss Teen Belize Pageant
Kiah Pastor of Belmopan City was crowned Miss Teen Belize 2017 at the first ever Miss Teen Belize Pageant held at the Mahogany Bay Village, on Saturday, May 27, 2017. Residents and family members gathered to support their favorite candidate. A total of four contestants from different parts of the country competed for the crown: […]
Has Miss Belize Rebecca Rath’s Reign Been Cut Short as Pageant Director Speaks Out?
Miss Belize Universe pageant controversy erupted in April of this year when father of Miss Belize Rebecca Rath’s father, Tony Rath, released a five-part chronicle describing their accounts of Rebeca’s journey to the Miss Universe Pageant. The chronicles depicted the hardships and issues encountered by Rebecca and her family and spoke of pageant organizer/director Opal […]
The Island Academy's Graduating Class of 2017
The Island Academy held its graduation ceremony for 2017 on Frinday, May 26, celebrating the accomplisments of the entire student body, teaching staff and management, but most importantly handing out graduation diplomas to seven students. Teachers in all the grade levels handed out awards to their top students for excellence in academics, personal growth and […]
British High Commission Appoints James Janmohamed Honorary Consul in Belize
British High Commissioner to Belize, H.E. Peter Hughes, hosted a small reception on Thursday, May 25, 2017, to announce the appointment of James Janmohamed as Honorary Consul for San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Caye Chapel and Long Caye. This is the first honor of its kind in Belize from the British High Commission. “Jim will be […]
SUCCESS: Development Stop Order Issued on Property with Maya Mound
The Institute of Archaeology has issued a stop order on any clearing, construction or development on a parcel of land in the San Pablo Area of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Belize after property owners decided to level a large section of a Maya mound located on site. After being made aware of the situation, […]
Journalist Kendis Gibson Visits Belize After 11 Years
Belizean native, Kendis Gibson, residing in the United States of America has made a name for himself as a successful journalist. He just recently was named co-anchor of ABC’s ‘America This Morning’ & ‘World News.” Two weeks ago he took a break from his television studio life to come back home in Belize and revisiting […]
Belize's Annual Wonder Woman Challenge Coming Up
The Annual Wonder Woman Challenge between women of the various disciplines in the security forces of Belize starts on Thursday, May 25, 2017. Female officers from the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), the Belize Defence Force, and the Belize Police Department will partake in a two-day event that includes four physically demanding challenges. These are a […]
Celebrity Spotting: 'Lost' Actor Matthew Fox Find his Way to Belize
American Actor Matthew Fox is well known for his role in the supernatural drama television series ‘Lost’, but he surely did not look lost when he was spotted vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Matthew seemed quite at home in this picture taken at one of the island’s most popular ‘watering hole’ Palapa Bar. […]
New Ambergris Stadium Officially Inaugurated to Promote Sports in San Pedro
The long-awaited inauguration of the San Pedro Ambergris Stadium on Ambergris Caye took place on Sunday, May 21, 2017, with much fanfare . Residents gathered to witness the cutting of the ribbon of this new project and wasted no time in making use of it. Pastor Clive Welch opened the ceremony with a short prayer. […]
Belizeans Join Hands To Say ‘No’ To Filthy Fuels And Say Yes To Clean Energy
On May 20, 2017 at noon, Belizeans around the country joined hands on beaches, across bridges, along sea walls and in public areas to stand in solidarity against offshore oil development in Belize’s economically important marine environment. Every year, activists and ocean-lovers host Hands Across the Sand events around the world to “draw a line […]
Placencia to Benefit from Opening of Municipal Pier to Harvest Caye Passengers
On May 30th, 2017, the Cruise Control Ltd. will officially start ferrying cruise passengers from Harvest Caye to Placencia Village and will be conducting a test run in the interim. Passengers will now have the opportunity to enjoy the beaches, food, craft and much more that the village of Placencia has to offer. In addition, […]
Ariel Rosado Foundation Scholarship Opportunities
The Board of Directors of The Ariel Rosado Foundation is proud to celebrate five and a half years of service to Belize and thanks all those who made this milestone possible. The Foundation was established in January 2012 to celebrate the life of Ariel Rosado, an outstanding Belizean Role Model who died in a road […]
Belize Commits to Making Country the Best Place for Children to Grow
May 15 is known as the International Day of Families worldwide. This year’s theme was “Families, education and well-being.” In commemoration of this day, Belize through the National Committee for Families and Children made this 15th day of May quite monumental and symbolic as both the Prime Minster Right Honorable Dean Barrow and Leader of […]
Popular Musician Lascelle Martinez Murdered in Punta Gorda
Police has confirmed that popular musician Lascelle Martinez was stabbed multiple times at the corner of West and Victoria Streets in Punta Gorda this afternoon, Wednesday, May 17, 2017. Martinez and a female, Tianee Figueroa, were stabbed by suspect Simeon Lino. Police report that Simeon went to his ex-girlfriend Tianne Figueroa’s residence and reportedly stabbed […]
Paul Kelly of San Pedro High Awarded Outstanding Teacher of the Year
Paul Kelly, better known as Mr. Kelly by his students, received the National Outstanding Teacher of the Year Award 2016 – 2017 at the Bliss Institute of Arts on Thursday May 11, 2017. This was presented to him during the Annual Teacher of the Year Award Ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Education of Belize. […]