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 […]
Alex Noralez Elected President of National Garifuna Council San Pedro Branch
The National Garifuna Council San Pedro Branch held elections on September 17, 2016, where new board members were elected. The branch is excited to announce that Mr. Alex Noralez has been elected president. “I am humbled that you entrusted the affairs of our people to me and pledge to work arduously along with the new […]
Director of Tourism Elected Vice Chairman in Caribbean Tourism Organization Board
Belize City, Belize – September 15, 2016 – The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is proud to announce that the Director of Tourism, Karen Bevans, has been elected a Vice Chairman for the Board of Directors of the Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO). This took place during the events of the State of the Industry Tourism Industry […]
Chantal Chanice Guy Prepares for Miss Earth Pageant in Philippines
Miss Earth Belize Organization and Mr. Michael Arnold, National Director for Miss Earth Belize is hereby pleased to announce that Miss Chantae Chanice Guy of Belmopan City will be representing Belize at Miss Earth 2016 contest to be held in the country of Philippines between the 6th – 31st October, 2016. Miss Guy is […]
Local Sanpedrano Makes Belize National Volleyball Team
The Belize Volleyball Association held a press release on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, to introduce its team that will be representing Belize in the FIVB Men’s World Championship Qualification Tournament. Earning a spot in the team is local Sanpedrano Gabriel ‘Gaby’ Nuñez, Jr. (front row, 2nd from left). Belize will host six other teams who […]
Mexican Travel Agencies Visit Belize on Fam Trip
The Embassy of Belize in Mexico partnered with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA), and the Belize Hotel Association (BHA), to organize a Familiarization (FAM) Trip for Mexican travel agencies from August 29 to September 6, 2016. The eight participating agencies represent some of the largest and more established companies in Mexico. […]
Belize to Make its Energy Sector More Climate Resilient
WASHINGTON, September 12, 2016 — Belize will strengthen the climate resilience of its energy sector as a result of a US$8 million grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) approved today by the World Bank Board of Directors. “A major concern we often grapple with is extreme weather,” said Frank Mena, Belize’s Minister of State […]
Longing for Beach Properties and Sandy Beaches
Gone are the good old days when children living on the beach used to sit on the sand in their own yards and enjoy the cool of the afternoon under a coconut tree. Sometimes it was the entire family that would gather there go enjoy a relaxing afternoon while they waited for dad to return […]
Antique Typewriters and Irons Were Once Modern Commodities
You know you are an Old Time San Pedro High Schooler if you remember learning to type with one of those huge and heavy manual typewriters. They had hundreds of moving parts, wheels, screws, springs, levers, reels of inked ribbons, nuts and bolts all designed to move the metal arms with the letters, numbers ,and […]
Belize Has New Miss Belize Universe After 10 years
It had been ten years since Belize selected a representative for Miss Belize Universe, meaning that our country had not sent a representative to the Miss Universe Pageant in ten year. That long streak of absence will be broken as the new miss Belize 2016, Rebecca Rath, will represent Belize in the next Miss Universe […]