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, […]
Minister of Defence Resumes Countrywide Tour of BDF Installations
Minister of Defence Hon John Saldivar this week has resumed his countrywide tour of Belize Defence Force (BDF) installations. Accompanied by Deputy BDF Commander Colonel Steven Ortega and key personnel from the Ministry of Defence, Hon. Saldivar toured BDF bases in Corozal and Orange Walk. In Corozal, those included, Consejo, Free Zone Area, 4 Miles […]
UB and the UWI Sign Memorandum to Improve Tertiary Level Education in Belize
Recognizing the common interest in the continuous development of the human capacities at the national and regional levels, Dr. Luz Longsworth, Pro-Vice Chancellor and Principal of the University of the West Indies Open Campus, Cave Hill, Barbados, and Alan Slusher, President of the University of Belize, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) establishing an […]
Cancellation of Seismic Survey Does not Signal Stopping Offshore Oil Exploration in Belize
Although the Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum reconfirmed in a press release to the general public that the regional offshore seismic survey has been cancelled, it does not entirely signal the cancellation of offshore oil exploration in the country. Yes, seismic testing has been cancelled, but now a multibeam vessels are still tentatively scheduled […]
San Mateo Rebuild Project: Raise Me Up Completes Post-Hurricane Rebuilds in San Mateo
San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, November 9, 2017 – Raise Me Up (NGO, Belize) would like to thank the amazing community of San Pedro Town and its supporters for all of the amazing contributions to the rebuild of the San Mateo subdivision of Ambergris Caye after the devastation caused by Hurricane Earl through the San […]
Belize Female Softball Team 2nd in Central American Games
The Belize Softball Federation hosted the XIII Central American U-22 female softball championship that took place from November 4 to the 6, 2016, at Rogers Stadium. Belize is proud to announce that the country’s team came in second place. The Central American U-22 championship featured national teams from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Panama. […]
Re-Shuffle of Portfolios of San Pedro Town Council
The San Pedro Town Council hereby informs the residents of San Pedro Town that the portfolios of the Mayor and Councilors of the San Pedro Town Council 2015-2018 have been reshuffled and are as follows: (The changes are effective immediately) SAN PEDRO TOWN COUNCIL – PORTFOLIOS 2016 -2018 DANIEL “DANNY” GUERRERO – MAYORFinanceCustomer ServicesForeign RelationCommunications […]
Changes to Leonardo DiCaprio’s Blackadore Caye Revealed
Located off the coast of Belize, Blackadore Caye or better known to Belizeans, as Leonardo DiCaprio’s Island is soon to be the world’s leading example of green hospitality with an aim to restore and revitalize the surrounding ecosystem. After having received the green light by Belize’s Department of Environment, the Blackadore Group has now revealed […]
Ready Set Go 2017 BHA Hotel Guide Set for Distribution
The Belize Hotel Association (BHA) is excited to announce the release of their new Hotel Guide for the 2016/2017 membership year. The Guide has been completed, printed and shipped to BHA’s distribution house in Florida, where it will be dispatched accordingly to all the International trades shows. (Click here for list) The hotel guides are […]
Belize Tourism Health Program to Enhance Well-Being for Visitors
The Ministries of Health and Tourism in collaboration with the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) are pleased to announce the launch of a national initiative to enhance the health and well-being of its visitors and locals while promoting sustainable and profitable tourism. Belize is one of six Caribbean countries […]