San Pedro Enjoys New Ambergris Stadium at Soft Opening Games
The Government of Belize, through the Belize Infrastructure Limited, held a soft launch of the Ambergris Stadium this past weekend with two soccer matches played at the newly constructed sports facility. The stadium is still a few weeks from final completion but the island of Ambergris Caye was treated to more than a sneak preview […]
Belize Prime Minister Expresses Condolences on Passing of Fidel Castro
Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow sent the following letter of condolences to President Raul Castro of Cuba on the passing of Fidel Castro. Dear President Raúl Castro Ruz, This note is penned with a heavy heart. You have lost your brother, the Cuban People have lost their avatar, and humanity has lost a giant for […]
Gwen Stefani Eats Belizean Tamales at Home
If you follow Gwen Stefani on Snapchat and have been watching her personal snaps lately you might have stumbled upon the fact that one of her employees (home cook) was preparing Belizean tamales for her family. In a series of snaps by the famous singer just before Thanksgiving, Gwen asked her cook what she is […]
Five Amazing Black Friday Deals on Ambergris Caye
Businesses on Ambergris Caye have been embracing yet another American tradition, Black Friday. Ambergris Today has put together a list of amazing deals and discounts for you to take advantage of this Friday November 25th, 2016. 5 Black Friday Deals on Ambergris Caye: Caye Supplies One of the first buisinesses to introduce Black Friday […]
ADO Bus Line Upgrades Buses on Belize/Mexico Route
Since ADO started as an international transportation service in Belize in 2011, their service has benefits many Belizeans. On November 23rd, 2016, several new ADO buses were added to the list of service that will replace the previous ones operating between Belize City and Mexico. These buses have been said to be in better quality […]
Ministry of Health Continues to Strengthen its Regulatory Functions in the Pharmaceutical Industry
In an ongoing effort to ensure that the highest quality of pharmaceuticals are available within the Belizean market, the Ministry of Health has introduced new standards which have been presented to the House of Representatives and are awaiting final approval to the Food and Drugs Act Chapter 291 of the substantive Laws of Belize. The […]
Belize Receives $300,000US for Climate Change Preparation
Minister Omar Figueroa, as the Head of Belizean delegation and the Minister with responsibilities for Climate Change, met with the Green Climate Fund (GCF), represented by Mr. Ousseynou Nakoulima, Director of Country Programming on the occasion of the 22nd meeting of the Conference of Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change in […]
Bachi Engineering Hosts AC Training in San Pedro
On Wednesday, November 16, 2016, Bachi Engineering Corporation hosted a full day seminar at the conference room at Coco Beach Resort. Representatives from the Corporation took the morning to speak to hoteliers on how they can benefit using Daikin products and showed them hospitality, business statistics and studies using Daikin. In the evening, air conditioning […]
Faith Azueta Celebrates 15 Años
Congratulations to Faith Azueta who celebrated her 15 años on November 19th, 2016, at the R. Angel Nuñez Auditorium. A holy mass was held at the San Pedro Roman Catholic Chruch and then following at the reception, proud parents Maria Luz Azueta and Claudio Azueta along with Godparents Arturo Mimenza de Regil and Vianney Berlin […]
Celebrating Culture and History with the Garinagu of Belize
What a weekend – full of live music, beating of the drums, tons of dancing and even a fashion show. Garifuna Settlement Day was definitely one not to forget this year, with celebrations not concentrated on one day alone, but several days leading up to November 19. To kick off the calendar of events a […]
Court Rules in Favor of Teachers to Receive Full Salaries
The Belize National Teachers Teachers Union’s (BNTU) hard work and dedication has won them a small victory over the Government of Belize. The Union filed an injunction against GOB as they were trying to stop Government from deducting money out of their November paycheck of 1,500 plus teachers who went on the 11-day strike in […]
Life After Trump’s Election and What it Might Mean for Belize
There are many more questions raised than answered after the US Presidential election and what they will mean for Belize, the Belizean Diaspora and our neighbors in Central-America. Most of us in Belize have family over there. Many are there as ‘illegal aliens’ and many legal immigrants are considering to move back home because of […]
Signing of Maya 2020 Project Agreement for Belize
London, United Kingdom (15th November, 2016). The Belize High Commission in London is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement between SELVANA Ltd, a UK-based company and Friends for Conservation and Development, a Belizean NGO, setting out the delivery of activity on the Maya 2020 project. The Maya 2020 Project is a collaboration between […]
Harvest Caye Cruise Shipping Port NOW OPEN for Business in Belize
Harvest Caye Cruise Shipping Port, Belize, November 17, 2016, welcomed the first guests from the Norwegian Cruise Line to experience the beautiful southern Belize. An estimated 2000 guests inaugurated an abundant set of activities on the island and adventurous tours in Belize. An official ribbon cutting ceremony was held to commemorate the result of a […]
A Look at Garifuna Settlement Day Preparations and its History
Garifuna Settlement Day celebrations have already commenced in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, as the big day and national holiday is observed on November 19. The celebrations highlight the arrival of the Garinagu people to Belize, but there is one business on Ambergris Caye that celebrates the Garinagu culture all year round. Black and White Restaurant […]
BHA promoting Belize Tourism in Montreal and Toronto!
Following the recent addition of the twice weekly Westjet flight direct between Toronto and Belize City, the Belize Hotel Association was excited to participate in the Canadian Road show that was organized by the Belize Tourism Board and included the participation of several private stakeholders in the Tourism Industry of Belize. The BHA Marketing Director, […]
Fatherhood Workshop Forms Committee to Assist At Risk Island Teens
The community of San Pedro, especially fathers and single mothers, were invited to attend the first ever fatherhood workshop held at the Living World Church on Sunday, October 13, 2016. The workshop was hosted by the Police Department with assistance from Pastors on Ambergris Caye, Belize. Fatherhood Workshop Forms Committee to Assist At Risk Island […]
NGO Process to Select Belize’s 13th Senator Commences
Representatives of Belize’s non-governmental organizations (NGOs) met on Wednesday, November 9, 2016 at the George Price Center for Peace and Development in Belmopan to define the process to be followed to elect Belize’s 13th Senator. Of the 143 NGOs registered under the NGO Act, twenty-two have thus far been deemed to be in good standing under […]
Belize Woman Wins Commonwealth Caribbean Youth Worker of the Year
The Commonwealth Youth Worker of the Year for the Caribbean has been announced as Manuela Lue, from Belize. Ms Lue is director of the Energy for Life program, which mentors and tutors under-privileged Belizean youth in handicraft production, connecting them with their culture and enabling them to earn a living. Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland, who […]
Belize Government Stops All Offshore Surveys for Now
Postponement of the Completion of the Multibeam and Sea Seep Survey – The Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum has issued a press release informing the general public that the completion of the offshore multibeam and sea seep survey will be postponed until public consultations on the survey are conducted. The Ministry will inform […]
Belize in Scuba Diving Magazine's 2017 Readers Choice Awards
Each year Scuba Diving Magazine asks its readers to vote for their favorite dive operators, liveaboards, dive sites and more to produce its list of the Best of the Best. Needless to say, Belizean businesses have made their way into the list as top choices from people all around the globe. When you’re scuba diving […]
SATIIM Community Forest Patrols Stopped by Guatemalan Military
Mayans now need a military escort to enter ancestral lands – (Punta Gorda, Belize) – November 13, 2016 – The Guatemalan military stopped a community forest patrol organized by the Sarstoon Temash Institute for Indigenous Management to monitor deforestation and illegal activity on their ancestral lands in southern Belize. “Only if you are military, no fishing, […]
Inauguration of New and Improved Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport
Friday, October 11th, 2016 Belizeans gathered at the municipal airport of Belize to witness the new and improved now named Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport. Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport Friday, October 11th, 2016 Belizeans gathered at the municipal airport of Belize to witness the new and improved now named Sir Barry Bowen Municipal Airport. […]
The San Pedro Town Council and CARILED Strategic Plan to Make San Pedro a Green Environment
On Thursday, October 10th, 2016 residents gathered at the Lions Den as the San Pedro Town Council held a pubic consolation based on a local economic development strategic plan for San Pedro Town. This program falls under CARILED- Caribbean Local Economic Development Project that is coordinated by Leidi Urbina here in Belize. On Thursday, October […]
Belize Properties Receive Awards of Excellence
Ambergris Today congratulates three gorgeous Belizean properties that have been acknowledged by Conde Nast Johansens Awards of Excellence 2017. The Phoenix Resort, Victoria House from Ambergris Caye and Belcampo Lodge Belize from Toledo winners in the Central & South America Category.Best Service – The Phoenix Resort, Ambergris Caye Best Green Hotel – Belcampo Lodge Belize, […]