Belize Red Cross Relief for Haiti
Hurricane Matthew has made its mark by being the only hurricane to not lose its force winds even after hitting land. Many Caribbean countries such as Cuba, Haiti, Jamaica, and Bahamas have been affected by the storm. To give a helping hand to our Caribbean brothers and sisters in Haiti whom have seem to lost […]
Belize Vacation Give-Away on a Postage Stamp
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is celebrating World Post Day by giving away a vacation to Belize. October 9, marked World Post Day and the BTB is inviting people from all over the world to send them a postcard. In return, the BTB will not only reply with a postcard from Belize, but will also […]
Crocodile Goes on Golf Cart Ride
Island Problems – Living in and around the mangrove forests that comprise a majority of the island’s topography, it is not that strange to encounter wild creatures such as the salt water crocodile that in habit Ambergris Caye. On her way to work, local island resident Melody Wolfe encountered this scene just across the Boca […]
Letter from Roman Catholic Bishops on Teacher's Strike
October 6, 2016 Dear Friends in Christ, With this letter we want to reiterate our support for all those pushing the Government of Belize to implement policies and laws to monitor and enforce good governance. Now that the Prime Minister has expressed a willingness and desire to go back to the negotiating table, we support […]
A New Member Joins the ‘A’ Team
As we embarked on our newest adventure to Travel Belize and began to immerse ourselves in the diverse cultures and destinations that it has to offer, our Ambergris Today team recognized the need to have someone at our home base to continue bringing you “News with a Positive Attitude”. We went in search of […]
Invitation to Married Couples Retreat
The San Pedro Roman Catholic church invites both married and engaged couples to attend a married couples retreat. If interested you can registration at the San Pedro Parish or call 226-2479 or email at sanpedrorcchurch@gmail.com. Date: Saturday, October 22, 2016 from 6:30pm-10:00pmAnd Sunday, October 23,2016 from 8:30-5:00pmPlace: Sun Breeze Hotel conference roomFee:$100.00 per couple (snacks […]
Belize Assesses Progress of Hurricane Earl Recovery & Rebuilding Efforts
Minister of State for National Emergency Management Hon. Edmond Castro has met with National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) co-ordinators in Rural Belize District to assess the progress of the recovery and rebuilding efforts for victims of Hurricane Earl, which made landfall in Belize exactly two months ago on August 4, 2016. The rebuilding efforts have […]
DFC EXPO Highlights Impact on Belize’s Economy
Following DFC’s 53rd year of serving the people of Belize, The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) hosted its first Productive Sector EXPO at the ITVET Courtyard in Belize City which was held on Saturday October 1st, 2016. Entrance for the Public was free with attractions including a $500 cash prize and Resort stays as gate prizes, […]
Rotary Club to Present Magic Show
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye announces the Intermagia Magic Show — an evening of mystical magical entertainment from a traveling, international magic group with eight members from Spain, Chile, Guatemala, Mexico and Costa Rica. The event will be held at the Paradise Theater on Monday, October 10, at 2p.m. and 7p.m. Tickets can be […]
New and Improved, Destination Belize Magazine Revealed
October 4, 2016, marked the release of the new Destination Belize magazine in a press conference that took place in Belize City. This issue becomes the Belize Tourism Industry Association’s (BTIA) 17th edition and a first for McNab Publishing Ltd., a publication that is the result of a successful collaboration with the Belize Tourism Board […]
Oceana Announces Belize’s 2016 Ocean Hero Award Winners
On Saturday, October 1st, Oceana formally recognized two Belizeans as the 2016 Ocean Heroes. They are biologist/zoologist Janet Gibson and activist Wil Maheia. In her forty year (and counting) career, biologist and zoologist Janet Gibson has played an influential role in just about every marine conservation strategy or resource management strategy developed in Belize. Gibson […]
$2.5Mil Contract Signed for Infrastructural Improvements at Corozal Free Zone
On Friday, September 30, 2016, the Corozal Free Zone signed a contract to invest $2.5 million in infrastructure works. The project was designed by Young’s Engineering Consultancy Ltd. It includes the installation of storm water drain, sidewalks, parking areas, roundabout, pedestrian ramps; complete resurfacing with hotmix of the main thoroughfare known as “Freedom Avenue”, traffic […]
Bronze for Belize at Men’s Volleyball World Championship Qualifications
Belize finished third at the AFECAVOL Men’s FIVB World Championship qualification tournament after winning to Honduras 3-0 (25-16, 26-24, 25-15) at St. Catherine Academy Center of Belize City. Belize finishes with a 16 year drought of not reaching the podium in a major event. A festive crowd packed the SCA Center to watch Belize fire-up […]
Vivian Noralez Crowned Miss Petite Teen Earth at Miss Teen Earth Intl.
Eighteen-year-old, Vivian Noralez was chosen as the first representative of Belize for Miss Teen Earth International that took place in Panama City this past weekend, Saturday, October 1, 2016. Four crowns were up for grabs at the Miss Teen Earth of which Vivian nabbed the Miss Petite Teen Earth title. The main title of Miss […]
Belize Stands Tall, Top 5 at Miss America Latina del Mundo Pageant
In an exciting Live Stream video witnessed all over the world, Belizean fans cheered on for their representative and native of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, Michelle Nuñez (Miss San Pedro 2014), as she secured the 5th position among 39 contestants at the Miss America Latina del Mundo pageant that was held last night, September […]
Lady Dixie Bowen Inducted in Brentwood High School Hall of Fame
Lady Dixie Bowen was among six inductees into the Brentwood High School Hall of Fame Class of 2016, that took place on Friday, September 16, 2016, at Brentwood Missouri. She was nominated by Brentwood Alumni Association for being an exemplary alumna of the school. Lady Dixie just recently arrived from her trip back to her […]
Belize Public and Bank Holidays 2017
The Government of Belize Press Office has sent out a press release informing about the Public and Bank holidays for 2017. It is notified for general information that public and bank holidays specified in the First and the Second Schedules to the Holidays Act, Chapter 289 of the Laws of Belize, Revised Edition 2000 – […]
Belize Gets Nominations for World Travel Awards VOTE NOW!
In July, Ambergris Caye was named Mexico & Central America’s Leading Destination at the World Travel Awards Central America Ceremony. There is now more great news to report as the Belize Tourism Board is excited to announce that Belize has received four (4) nominations in the World Travel Awards’ World Category. – World’s Leading Beach […]
Belize Confirms 46 Cases of Zika, Over 500 Suspected
The Ministry of Health of Belize held a press conference on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, where it was confirmed that Belize has 46 cases of Zika infection, 581 suspected cases of which 305 have been screened for the virus. These cases puts Belize on alert, even more so as six pregnant women have been confirmed […]
Miss Belize Universe 2016 Hits the Ground Running and Gets Her Own Song
Rebecca “Bex” Rath, Miss Belize Universe 2016, is already busy connecting with Belizeans and preparing for the Miss Universe Pageant early next year. On Friday, September 23, Muffles College welcomed her to Orange Walk with a full day of events, which including a motivational speech to students and a visit to the Banquitas House of […]
Belize Makes Top Adventure Tour Destination for 2017
Stride Travel Announces Top 7 Adventure Tour Destinations for 2017 – The team at Stride Travel, the largest search and reviews site for tours & adventure experiences, has provided some insights into the top trending adventure tour destinations for 2017. YES! Belize made the list at #3!!! In its press release, Stride Travel stated, “Belize […]
First Woman in Belize Rural South to Receive George Price People Award
On Saturday, September 24, 2016, the PUP National Party Council met to celebrate the 66th birthday of the People’s United Party at the Belize Elementary School auditorium in Belize City. Party Leader John Briceno delivered an inspiring message reaffirming the Party’s commitment to the country of Belize. All PUP Village Council Chairpersons across the country […]
Helicopter Ride with Mayor Danny aka Grandpa
So do you want to know who was responsible for dispersing all that candy from the ‘Flying Piñata’ high above San Pedro’s Central Park after the Independence Day parade? Mayor Daniel Guerrero was assisted by his grandson Daniel Martin who boasts this big smile as he boarded Astrum Helicopter. His excitement, well he got the […]
Prime Minister Barrow's Address as Belize Turns 35
In his address to the nation of Belize, Prime Minister Hon. Dean Barrow, highlighted the fact that the September Celebrations come at a major crossroads in Belizean history, siting uneasiness and a great division in our country. According to the Prime Minister, Belize appears to have never been less “together as one,” pointing to political […]
Small Farmers Receive Crop Seeds After Hurricane Earl Damage
The International Regional Organization for Health in Agriculture (OIRSA) handed over to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Forestry, Environment and Sustainable Development eighty-two (82) packs of hybrid tomato and sweet pepper seeds as support to the small farmers that were affected by the passage of Hurricane Earl in early August of this year. The seeds […]