Belizean Musical and Cultural Icon “Leela” Vernon Passes Away
The Government of Belize and the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) have sent out a press release on the passing of Lila Genus Vernon which occurred at around 9:00 a.m. on, February 19, 2017. Lila Vernon was a founding member of the National Kriol Council, an institution which continues to promote Kriol Language, […]
Alert: Fake Facebook Profiles of Prime Minsiter Dean Barrow
The Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) is aware that members of the public have been contacted by Facebook accounts under the name “Dean Barrow”. The OPM informs the general public that any pages purporting to be the personal or official account of or bearing photos or personal information of Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean […]
Lobster Season Closes Today
The Fisheries Department takes this opportunity to inform fishers and the general public that the lobster season is closed as of Today, February 15th and it will remain closed until midnight of June 14th, 2017. Any person found in possession of lobster during the said closed season will be prosecuted in accordance with Section 3(1) […]
Artisan Market Booths are Now Opened for Business
On Tuesday, February 14, 2017 an inaguration ceremony for the Artisan’s Market Project was held at the side of the Hon. Louis Sylvestre Sports Complex or better known as Saca Chispas. The mayor expressed that it has been a work in progress that has finally come to reality with the help of CARILED (Caribbean Local […]
An Islanders Favourite Sport Activity
One of the most popular sport on the island is Football. After a long day of work or school there is nothing better for some islanders than a good sports match to kick up the adrenaline and put in some exercise to stay healthy. Wether it’s football, volleyball, basketball or any other sport activity, it’s […]
Project Abroad Hosts First Father Daughter Dance
What a more perfect way to start the Valentnes week than by having a father bond with his daughter. A night full of laughter, dancing and love. Daughters had the chance to share a special moment with the number one man in their life, their father. Thanks to Project Abroad for hosting the first ever father […]
San Pedro High School's 2017 Business Fair
On Saturday, February 10, 2017, San Pedro High School held its Annual Business Fair at the R. Angel Auditorium. Seniors and Juniors were given the opportunity to show off their marketing skills by creating a product and then not only putting their product on display but selling it as well. With eye-catching booths and catchy […]
"Open House" at Isla Bonita Elementary School
Isla Bonita Elementary School held its open house on Friday, February 10, 2017 at its school grounds. The class of standard five and six were able to showcase their knowledge on certain topics. Topics included: Child Abuse, Childrens Rights, Alcohol Abuse, Drug Abuse, HIV/AIDS, and STD’s/STI’s. Every year it gets bigger and better. Click Here […]
San Mateo Education and a Successful Food Drive
San Mateo Education Campaign On Jan 29th and 30th meetings were hosted by Pastor Robert Palacio and his wife Laverne Palacio, along with Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch (BRCSP) and four Volunteer Vacationers, two of whom are nurses, at Faith Bible Church in San Mateo. The goal is to provide reliable information and material […]
Eleven Year Old Blogger Madison Edwards to Snorkel Belize Barrier Reef for Awareness
Madison Pearl Edwards will make history as she sets off on her biggest adventure yet! The eleven-year-old travel and adventure blogger from iTravelBelize.com will snorkel the Belize Barrier Reef from the Northern end of the country in her home town of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, to the Southern end of the Barrier Reef in the […]
Belize Launches “Maya – Hidden Worlds Revealed” Exhibit in Dallas
Dallas Texas, USA, February 9, 2017 – On, February 9th, the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH) and the Science Museum of Minnesota held a press conference to launch an exhibit entitled “Maya – Hidden Worlds Revealed”. This press conference was followed by a VIP opening ceremony at the Perot Museum of Science. This […]
Belize Receives Equipment to Fight Forest Fires
On Wednesday, 8th February 2017, the Forest Department and five of its key partners in Forest Fire Prevention and Management received essential fire-fighting safety gears and equipment through the Key Biodiversity Areas Project (also known as the KBA project). During the handing-over ceremony, Minister Omar Figueroa distributed the fire-fighting gears among the Forest Department’s ranges, […]
BTB Hosts Tourism Transportation Workshop for Taxi Tour Guides
On February 3, 2017, The Belize Tourism Board commenced an extensive workshop for taxi tour guides currently operating in the Fort Street Tourism Zone. A total of thirty-four (34) taxi drivers benefitted from the training which aimed at developing and enhancing their skills; knowledge and professional conduct. The workshop was derived after a survey conducted […]
Sports Fishing in Belize Does Not Get Any Better
Here’s a beauty for you! Local fisherman/guide, Carlos ‘Ketchu’ Marin, boasts a gorgeous Permit during one of this sports fishing expeditions. Belize is known for its excellent salt water flats ideal for grand slam sports fishing to include all three bonefish, permit and tarpon. Click Here for More Pictures of the Week
Recycling for Necessity
Today recycling is being encouraged for the good of the environment. But many years ago in San Pedro there was a lot of recycling, except that it was not done for the environment but because of need. Salaries and wages were small and in many instances articles were non-existent, thus the need to make do […]
Rebecca Rath Miss Belize Universe 2016 to Return Home from Manila
BELIZE CITY, Belize— On January 29, 2017, on Fox Television Network, 86 of the world’s most beautiful and accomplished young women vied for the opportunity to be crowned Miss Universe. Among those women was our very own Miss Belize, Rebecca Rath. “Bex “as she is affectionately known, is the first to represent Belize in the […]
Carnaval Spirit Runs In The Blood
Just recently upon the passing of Felix Ayuso Jr., he was highly associated with Carnaval. Some of his friends said , “He is Carnaval”. This flashback reminds us that the spirit of Carnaval might come in the blood. Seen in this flashback of “El Torito” is Feliz Ayuso Sr. as well as Don Francisco “Pancho” […]
Belize Fisheries Department Confirms Discovery of New Shark Species in Country
The Belize Fisheries Department is pleased to announce the discovery of a new shark species in Belize. The new shark species has not been officially named as yet but it closely resembles the Bonnethead shark (Sphyrna tiburo) and was discovered in samples taken from a landing site in Belize through an ongoing shark data collection, […]
$1,500 Donated to Hope Heaven, San Pedro's First Childrens Home
On Wednesday, February 1, 2017, representatives of Ambergris Caye’s first upcoming children’s home were presented with a gift certificate worth $1,500 in order to supply the facility with necessary equipment upon its launch. Brittney O’Daniel of Raise Me Up and San Pedro Lions Club, Kaitlin McWhorter of Raise Me Up and Britney Travis of On […]
TripAdvisor’s Best Hotels 2017 Announced – Belize Prevails
Trip Advisor’s 2017 Traveler’s Choice Awards are out and Belize once again boasts four properties in the Top 25 Hotels in Central America list – three from San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and one from Placencia. Belize is still making its mark as a top destination among the best in the world with tourism arrivals keep […]
San Pedro Mourns One of its Heroes – Felix Ayuso
Residents of San Pedro Town are still in disbelief after the announcement of the death of Felix Ayuso Jr. sent shockwaves of emotions across the island community on Thursday, February 2, 2017. The untimely death of such a significant personality in San Pedro, has left a community heartbroken, sad and angry. The outpour of sadness […]
BEL Awards 1,110 Golden Citizens with Electricity Bill Discounts
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) is providing 1,110 senior citizens countrywide with discounts on their electricity bills for 2017 through the Company’s Golden Citizen Program. Ms. Ivorine Bulwer, Executive Director of HelpAge Belize, which endorses the program says, “BEL’s services to improve the quality of life for older persons in Belize is an indication of the […]
Sandwhich Boards and Street Closures for Construction Notice
The San Pedro Town Council hereby requesting all businesses that the use sandwich boards as a medium to promote their business, to kindly do so on their own premises. All sandwich boards on public property, including the beach, should be removed and relocated inside the perimeters of the property where the business is located. The […]
First International Hockey Tournament This Weekend
Yes! Belize does have a Hockey Club. It formed about 7 years ago and is made up of Belizeans and expats from Canada, the USA and England who normally play on the Tennis Courts at the San Pedro Fitness Club. This Saturday, 4th February 2017, an International Hockey Tournament will be held at the San […]
Belize Forest Department Looking After Threatened Species
Key stakeholders met at the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center on Tuesday, 31st January 2017, to modify and update the Threatened Species List 2005. The Forest Department, through the involvement of more than twenty-five local, regional and international experts and wildlife conservation representatives, is presently updating Belize’s National Threatened Species List for terrestrial wildlife. […]