BWS Expands San Pedro Sewage While Residents Complain About Water Supply
Mayor Daniel Guerrero and Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism & Civil Aviation and Area Representative of Belize Rural South, met with members of Belize Water Services (BWS) on Thursday, March 9, 2017 to discuss BWS intentions of further expanding its sewage system along the Laguna Drive from San Pedro High School to Sir […]
Southwest Airlines Launches Direct Flights Between Belize and Denver, Colorado
On Saturday, March 11th, 2017 Southwest Airlines and Belize launched its inaugural flight from Denver, Colorado direct to Belize connection. With two ceremonies held on that day to commemorate this event, the first was held in Denver, Colorado to mark the first flight departing to Belize. Those in attendance representing Belize included Hon. Manuel Heredia, […]
Ocean Mural Unveiled in San Pedro During Reef Week
As part of their National Mural Campaign Oceana Belize and The Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage today, Monday, March 13, 2017, unveiled their ninth and final mural to coincide with Reef Week that is being observed throughout the country of Belize. The purpose of the national mural project is to spread awareness and […]
San Pedro High School Softball Teammate Injured in Attack after Game
On Saturday, March 11, 2017, San Pedro High School Boys Team won the NSTA Softball Regional Champions that were held on Ambergris Caye. Part of their celebration during the weekend was a fun trip to neighboring Caye Caulker on Sunday morning. Unfortunately for one player the celebration only lasted a short period as a minor […]
Central Park Renovation Begins for Easter Activities
Easter is around the corner and the San Pedro Town Council has started renovations at Central Park in preparation for all the activities during the holiday weekend. Approximately 15-truck-fulls of sand will be used to enhance the beach area at Central Park. The San Pedro Town Council has been working with the Dj Association of […]
Belize Coast Guard Lieutenant Alma Pinelo Attends Gender Perspective Seminar
Lieutenant Alma Pinelo of the Belize Coast Guard (BCG) is attended the 2nd annual Seminar on military gender perspective which is being held in Washington, D.C. from 7th to 9th March 2017. This Seminar was held under the theme “Peace and Security from a Gender Perspective: A Political and Strategic Vision” and is organized by […]
How Bacalar Chico Separates North End of Ambergris Caye from Mexico
Very little has been said about the northernmost tip of Ambergris Caye, the area known as Bacalar Chico. Let me begin by saying that many years back some locals had the misconception that this area was part of Mexico and not part of Belize. You see, this piece of land is separated from Mexico by […]
BEL Removes Osprey Nest from Transmission Lines, Installs Platforms for Birds
The power went of in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize on Saturday, March 4, 2017, for a couple of hours in the morning, but island residents were not upset because of the reason for the outage. It was an announced and scheduled power outage by the Belize Electricity Limied (BEL) to removed empty Osprey nests […]
Belize Eco-Resort Chaa Creek Wins National Geographic World Legacy Award
The Lodge at Chaa Creek’s first place honors at National Geographic’s World Legacy Awards highlights how working with local communities’ results in mutually beneficial, truly sustainable tourism, the popular Belizean eco-resort’s owners said. Mick and Lucy Fleming spoke at the 2017 World Legacy Awards (WLA) ceremony held on March 8th, 2017 at the ITB convention […]
WWF Celebrates Another Successful Year
Friday, March 3rd, 2017 marked the third anniversary of World Wildlife Day, a day dedicated to celebrate the precious animals and plant life that share our planet. WWF is taking this opportunity to reflect on the five greatest successes for wildlife over the last year. Five of the greatest success stories for wildlife (March 2016-2017): […]
Road to Caracol Maya Site to be Paved to Benefit Chiquibul Area
A Consultancy Services agreement was signed on March 7th, between the Government of Belize, through the Ministry of Works, and Dr. Nabeel Abdul-Raheem Consultants of Kuwait at US$736,150. The Government of Belize has received a Technical Assistance Grant from the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development to assist in financing the services of consultants to […]
Celebrity Spotting "Tiffany Trump" in San Pedro
Tiffany Trump, daughter of the President of the United States, Donald Trump, was spotted today, March 7, 2017, catching a boat to her hotel on North Ambergris Caye, Belize. She was in the company of U.S Embassy members and her boyfriend Ross Mechanic. Tiffany has also had the opportunity to visit the mainland of Belize […]
Belizean fashion Designer Char Tolentino Launches Swimsuit Line in Miami
Belizean fashion designer Char Tolentino debut her 2017 line of CharLoves bold and sexy swimsuits at a launch party held in Miami on Thursday, January 26, 2017. The invitation-only event took place at District 900, 990 Biscayne Boulevard. The name CharLoves comes from her name and the passion she has for what she does. She […]
Super Bowl Champion NFL Player Talks to San Pedro High School Students
This is the year for celebrities in Belize as more celebrities have been spotting in the country this early in 2017. This week, NFL players Ray Crockett (Denver, Broncos) Terrell McClain (Dallas, Cowboys) and Henry Melton (Free Agent) made their debut in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Today, March 2, 2017, these three NFL players took the […]
Immigration Department Experiencing Technical Difficulties, to Issue Temporary Passports
The Belize Passport Office has issued an notice explaining that it is presently experiencing technical difficulties with the passport printing process. The Immigration Department will be providing temporary passports, in emergency cases, to persons whose passports are exhausted, lost (6 weeks waiting period apply), damaged or mutilated, and who demonstrate a need for urgent […]
Fifth Anniversary of The People’s Referendum Against Offshore Oil Exploration
The Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage calls on the Government of Belize to legislate a clear position on offshore oil in 2017 – The Belize Coalition to Save Our Natural Heritage held a press conference on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the People’s Referendum which took place on […]
The Year of the Comparsas at Carnaval 2017
The comparsas (street dances) have never been more alive, colorful and entertaining like this year. It seems that each group put in maximum efforts in making the songs better, their lyrics and rhymes funnier and costumes more colorful. San Pedro Carnaval celebrations concluded last night, Tuesday, February 28, 2017 with a bang and special appearance […]
Woman Reported Missing After a Day of Jet Skiing, Suspected Drowning
The San Pedro Police and community this morning are in search of a missing woman who is lost at sea on the leeward side of Ambergris Caye after an afternoon that was suppose to be a pleasurable one. According to Police Reports, on Tuesday, February 28, 2017, 39-year-old Marvin Hazim Yono, American National of Bloomfield […]
"Day Two" Carnaval 2017
The Carnaval Fiesta continues as the second day went by with more dancing and painting. Flora’s Group theme of “Exercising Girls” fit in perefectly with all the dancing they were doing, while The San Pedro AIDS Commission brought awarness in saying No to Offshore drilling with their theme “Under the Sea”. Los Barbies danced the […]
Caye Caulker Representative Mr. Heredia, Where are you when We Need You?
A month ago I send an open letter to Mr.Heredia our UDP Caye Caulker representative published in The Amandala and The Ambergris Today under the headline: Mr.Heredia, Caye Caulker needs your help! When Mr. Heredia did not show up for his appointment day for Caye Caulker for the third time I contacted his secretary to […]
San Pedro Carnaval 2017 Kicks Off
Carnaval 2017 has started with colorful costumes, live music and lots of dancing by four compara groups that took to the streets to downtown San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. On Sunday, February 26, 2017, the island came to life with residents enjoyed one of the most traditional celebrations on the island. The four compara groups (street […]
Not Your Typical Street Scene in San Pedro
You don’t see this everyday in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, but when you do you know its Carnaval Time! It’s normal for a woman to be placing a colorful wig on a man dressed in drag on the side of the street – It’s Carnaval Time!!! the best part of the three-day celebration is […]
The Beautification of the Island Commences
On Thursday, February 23, 2017, the San Pedro Town Council held its final consultation based on a local economic development strategic plan for San Pedro Town. Many public consultations have been held, surveys have been taken and with the help of proffesionals from Candada thanks to CARILED the projects have started. Although not all projects […]
Rio Bar and Grill Turns One!
Rio Bar and Grill celebrated its first anniversary on February 22, 2017, and the family took time to celebrate a great year of business and support from the island community. The management and staff are more than happy for having the opportunity to serve locals and tourists from all over the world. Rio thanks the […]
Aiesha Moriera Wins Zone 5 Spelling Bee Competition
Bowen and Bowen hosted its annual Spelling Bee competition today, February 23, 2017, at the San Pedro Lions Den. Twelve children competed in a series of two rounds which deteremined the top six spellers: Karina Sotz, Stacey Campos, Aiesha Moriera, Jamileth Beltran, Tellen Smith and Alexandra Lausen. After two more rounds, Aiesha Moriera of New […]