Public Consultation On The Marine Multibeam and Sea Seep Survey
The Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum hereby invites the general public to a public consultation on the Marine Multibeam and Sea Seep Survey that the Government of Belize intends to complete in the deep offshore territorial waters of Belize, through the Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum and the Geology and Petroleum Department. A […]
Belizean Bus Driver Steered To Cayman Islands For Life-Saving Surgery
A popular bus driver from Belize is alive and well, thanks to Health City Cayman Islands and Inter Change, a subsidiary of McNab Visual Strategies and the exclusive agent for Health City, Cayman Islands in Belize. Tyron Coleman, who works for James Bus Line, had been experiencing chest pain for a few months. He saw […]
Caye Caulker Cancels Lobster Fest 2017
Lobster Fest is an annual event that many look forward to every year. Wether you attend in San Pedro, Caye Caulker or Placencia it is bound to be a great time. Unfortunatley, the Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Committee has announced that they won’t be hosting the festival for 2017. The committee officially announced it on […]
Carnival Vista’s First Call to Belize
On December 27, 2016, Belize welcomed the Carnival Vista in its first call to Belize. The Carnival Vista is the largest ship within the Lines’ fleet with approximately 3,936 passengers (double occupancy) and 1,450 crew members. The customary plaque exchange ceremony took place on-board the ship between the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the Captain […]
Simone Biles’ Christmas Vacations in San Pedro, Belize
Simone Biles chose San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize to spend the Christmas vacations with her family. From the looks of it, she had an amazing time on the island despite the little bit of rain we had over the holiday weekend. After her official welcome (motorcade and presentation of Key to Belize City) to the […]
Second Annual Adopt a Bear Brings Big Smiles to Hundreds of Children
Reaching out to twice the amount of children from last year gift-giving Adopt a Bear program, the event managed to hand out 345 gifts to children in San Pedro and Belize City this year. Elated children who would otherwise not receive gifts for Christmas, gathered at the San Pedro Lions Den on Wednesday, December 21, […]
Celebrity Spotting: Dancing with the Stars Derek Hough in Belize
American professional Latin and ballroom dancer, Derek Hough, has been spotted vacationing in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize this week. He went diving at the Great Blue Hole on Wednesday along with celebrity fitness trainer Mark Harari and father Bruce. The trio have shared Tweets, Facebook and Instagram posts of their vacations which has brought […]
BHA Featured in Petit Futé Newest Released Belize Travel Guide
The Belize Hotel Association prides itself in taking bold steps to break into new markets in various innovative ways. One such way is through strategic advertising in several languages allowing the association to promote its members and Belize in many different parts of the world. The development of the Spanish version of the BHA guide […]
Florida Caribbean Cruise Association Hosts Holiday Gift Projects in Belize
The Florida Caribbean Cruise Association (FCCA) in collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board proudly hosted its 2nd and 13th annual Holiday Gift Exchange Projects in Harvest Caye and the Fort Street Tourism Village respectively. Every year with the assistance of the Ministry of Education, ten different schools are selected from different regions so their students […]
San Pedro R.C School Receives Solar Panels From Cal Poly University, California
Five students from Cal Poly University in San Luis Obispo, California, along with two faculty members and two industry members, have installed 14 solar panels at the San Pedro Roman Catholic School. The project is not a new one, but it was discontinued in 2012 when a professor from Kansas University, Tom Glavinish, who began […]
Belize Plans Celebration for Gymnast Simone Biles’ Arrival
Following her astounding performance at the 2016 Rio Olympics, the Belize Tourism Board sent out a tweet congratulating Simone Biles and her team, the Final Five, on their performance and taking the opportunity to invite them to visit Belize. Simone readily accepted the invitation stating, “My second home, you betta Belize we’re coming.” On Thursday […]
Annual Senior Citizen Christmas Party
San Pedro Lions and Leos CLub along with Belize Bank Ltd came together once again to celebrate Christmas with the elderly. Lots of food, laughter, and dancing thanks to Rompe Raja. Each senior citizen was given a gift courtesy of Belize bank and Lions Club. Click Here for More Social Scenes on Ambergris Today
Belize Participates in Food Safety in Fishery Sector Training
Press Release: Belize City, Belize, Friday, 16 December 2016 – A two-week training covering “Food safety in the fishery sector” and “Fishery products laboratory testing” was delivered to 30 inspector and laboratory analysts from 15 CARIFORUM countries during the period 28 November to 9 December 2016, by four international experts. The training, which covered inspection, […]
Thank You Sponsors for Christmas Inspiration at The Zoo
Dear Editor, Thank you for allowing me to express my sincere gratitude to the amazing sponsors that made the Christmas Inspiration at The Zoo day such a huge success. It all started when I wanted to take a friend of mine and her daughter, who uses a wheelchair, to enjoy the new wheelchair friendly paths […]
What is Santa Claus Up to In Belize?
What does Santa Claus do while in Belize? He looks for adventure!!! He might be getting in shape for all the work he needs to get done on Christmas Eve. One thing for sure, Santa is having loads of fun! His friends at Passionkite Belize hooked him up with the perfect gear to practice this […]
San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade Shines Brighter Each Year
It was a newcomer to the Holiday Boat Parade who won top prize for the best decoration, lights and spirits at this year spectacular event that was held on Saturday, December 17, 2016. Captains Ronnie and Lisa Cyrier manned a giant marlin atop their small vessel and had spectators in awe with the marlin moving […]
Caye Boy Author Releases Third Children's Book
Caye Caulker resident Jessica Wigh is excited to announce the third and latest edition in the “Caye Boy” series of children’s book. Following her first two books “Caye Boy: Barefoot Adventures of an Island Child” and “Caye Boy and Kite Day,” The Caye Boy series follows the daily lives of two island children and celebrates […]
Belize Receives International Road Safety Award for Decreasing Road Deaths
The Government of Belize, on December 13, 2016, received the prestigious Prince Michael International Road Safety Award. Accepting the award on behalf of the Government and People of Belize was the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum, Ms. Yvonne Sharman Hyde and the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of […]
Police Warn of Increase in Island Golf Cart Theft
Island authorities are informing the public that there is a band of thieves that is currently stealing golf carts, even if they are securely locked. With a high incident report, the San Pedro Police is advising residents to be on the lookout and to secure golf carts with double locks if possible. The thieves are […]
Belize Signs Clean Energy with Santander Sugar Bagasse
S.S. Energy Ltd. (SSEL), a subsidiary of The Santander Sugar Group announced on December 13, 2016, that its Board of Directors under the Chairmanship and Executive Directorship of Jose Gonzalez Rodriguez signed a Power Purchase Agreement with Belize Electricity Limited to provide clean energy to the electrical grid of Belize. The transaction marks the latest […]
Belize’s Chaa Creek National Geographic World Legacy Awards Finalist
National Geographic’s announcement of the finalists for the 2017 World Legacy Awards contained some very good news for Belize’s The Lodge at Chaa Creek and the local communities it supports while highlighting the value of sustainable tourism and responsible travel, the Belizean eco-resort’s owners said. The World Legacy Awards (WLA) is a collaboration between the […]
Prime Minister Announces Changes in Cabinet
At a press briefing held on December 13, 2016 in Belmopan, the Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow announced upcoming changes in his Cabinet. The Attorney General and Minister of Natural Resources Senator Hon. Vanessa Retreage has come to the end of her one year contract with government and will be leaving the Cabinet at […]
40 Years of Amazing Flavors on Ambergris Caye, Elvi's Kitchen Celebrates
The family of Elvi’s Kitchen celebrated the restaurant’s 40th Anniversary the best way it knows how to, with lots of love and exquisite food. The intimate gathering with family and friends was highlighted with amazing dishes that ranged from old favorites to new and exciting appetizers and a surf and turf Lobster & Steak combo […]
Belize is now a Signatory to the United Nations Convention against Corruption
The Government of Belize today became the 184th country to sign on to the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC). The Acting Prime Minister of Belize Hon. Patrick Faber, in the presence of the UN Resident Coordinator Christian Salazar Volkmann, officials from the Government of Belize and members of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and […]
Belize Recognized for Staying Measles and Rubella Free Along with Region
The Ministry of Health is pleased to share that Belize received the official statements on the announcement of the Regions of the Americas having eliminated measles, rubella and Congenital Rubella Syndrome (CRS). The declaration was signed by the members of the International Expert Committee of the Measles-Rubella National Commissions. This declaration was first announced in […]