Southwest Airlines Adding Nonstop Flight from Denver to Belize City for Spring Break Season
More than 13,000 passengers traveled between Denver and Belize City in the last year, and the market for travel between the Mile High City and Belize’s largest city has grown an estimated 50% since 2013.With this, on August 4, 2016, Southwest Airlines and Denver International Airport (DEN) announced that the airline will begin offering seasonal […]
Nothing Beats Summer Camp on the Beach
Big happy smiles, restful gazes, bright eyes and warm hugs – It was really great to share the experience with the youth who partook in the Camp Basil Jones, Ambergris Caye, Belize. Knowing that most of the campers had not visited any of the cayes (islands) in Belize and that the beach, sun, sand and […]
Coastal Devastation on Ambergris Caye by Hurricane Earl, Islanders Rebuild
As day broke on Ambergris Caye, Belize, on Thursday, August 4, 2016, on the aftermath of Hurricane Earl slamming into the country, it was evident that the majority of the devastation on the island was concentrated on the coastline. It is estimated so far that at least 90% of all piers and docking facilities have […]
Costa Maya Festival Cancelled after Hurricane Earl
The International Costa Maya Festival Committee hereby informs the general public that due to the damages caused by hurricane Earl, the Costa Maya Festival events previously scheduled for this week-end, has been cancelled. Based on the current conditions across the country of Belize and considering that Belizean families are now forced to address their personal […]
Hurricane Earl Belize Victim Relief Set Up by Consulates of Belize in US
Hurricane Earl made its landfall in Belize early today Thursday, August 4th, 2016 wreaking havoc and extensive damage to homes and villages in Belize. On behalf of the Embassy of Belize in Washington, DC and all of the Consulates of Belize in the United States of America, the Consulate of Belize in Florida has set up […]
Belize Declares ALL CLEAR from Hurricane Earl
As of 9:00 a.m. the National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) declared the ALL CLEAR phase for the country of Belize as the storm continues to weaken while continuing on its tracks westward, away from Belize. Although the ALL CLEAR Phase has been declared some squally conditions are still likely and seas will be rough. Therefore […]
Earl Expected to Make Landfall in Belize as Hurricane
Earl, the fifth named storm of the Atlantic season, is expected to become a hurricane before landfall as it neared Belize on a track that may take it into the oil-rich Bay of Campeche by the end of the week. (Headline pic: Ambergris Caye residents line up at sunrise to evacuate the island on water […]
NEMO Releases Info on Evacuation for Tropical Storm Earl
NEMO has issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch for the entire country. At 6:00p.m Tropical Storm Earl was centered near Latitude 16.4°N, Longitude 82.3°W or 398 miles east of Belize City. Earl is moving westward near 16 mph. On this track, the center of Earl will make landfall on Belize Wednesday night […]
Tropical Storm Earl Treks Towards Belize
August 2, 2016 – 6:00a.m – Advisory No. 4B – As Tropical Storm Earl forms in the central Caribbean, the Governments of Mexico and Belize have issued a Tropical Storm Warning and a Hurricane Watch for the east coast of the Yucatan peninsula from Punta Allen, Mexico, southward to the Belize/Guatemala border. The Government of […]
Ambergris Caye to Benefit from Free Seminars
Arcadia University from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania USA will be hosting a series of free seminars from Saturday, August 6 to Friday, August 19. The seminars are divided into morning and evening sessions, and will be offered at the San Pedro Lion’s Den, Dr. Otto Rodriguez Polyclinic II, and the San Pedro Town Council Conference Room. From […]
25 Years Ago Celebrates 25 Years of Storytelling & History
This exciting journalistic adventure commenced in September of 1991 an idea of Bruce and Victoria Collins of the San Pedro Sun and, Yours Truly, Angel Nunez, who had recently moved to live in San Pablo to become the third resident of the community. The objective of the column was to educate the new generation and […]
Mondays Are Better in Belize
Monday always gets a bad rap – the weekend is over and it’s the start of a long week of work. But Pelagic Girl confirms that ‘Mondays are Better in Belize’ in this post on their Instagram Profile. What do you guys think of Mondays in Belize? #FishingBelize #Fish #GoneFishing Click Here for More Pictures […]
Camp Starfish Ends Summer Activities with Colorful Parade
As the Ambergris Caye Camp Starfish came to an end this year, all participants were eager to celebrate with a fun parade that took place on Friday, July 29, 2016. Starfish camp kinds marched under the theme ‘We are More Alike Than Different’. Ambergris Caye Camp Starfish is dedicated primarily to the needs and caring […]
Belize Keeps Keen Eye on Approaching Storm
The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) of Belize has issued advisories as a strong and fast-moving tropical waves moves into the Western Caribbean, possibly posing a threat to Belize if the storm becomes better organized in the following days. NEMO District Emergency Committees have been meeting and will continue their meeting today, August 1. The […]
Costa Maya Festival Kicks Off with Parade Organized by Finn + Martini
“Last Night Finn and Martini became the cultural capital of The Americas!” boasted Findley Halliday while he took time to rest after the Costa Maya Festival Parade to the Sashing event that took place last night, July 28, 2016. Finn + Martini sponsored and hosted, along with the Costa Maya Festival, a parade that officially […]
Three Belize Athletes to Participate in Rio 2016 Olympic Games
With just over a week to go for the opening of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, The Belize National Olympic Committee says that Belize’s contingent is ready to represent in two sporting disciplines (Judo and Athletics) made up of 3 athletes, 3 delegates/coaches and the Chief of Mission, Mr. Giovanni Alamilla. Athlete Renick James will […]
Shyne Barrow Wants to Be Belize’s Next Prime Minister, Working on New Album
Former Bad Boy Entertainment rapper Shyne Barrow, son of Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow, has been living in Belize since his release from prison in the US in October 2009. He’s kept a low profile internationally until last May when he performed via video satellite at the Bad Boy Family Reunion show in New York. […]
Six Beautiful Ladies Ready for Miss San Pedro Pageant
The momentum and enthusiasm for pageant night has been kicked up a notch for the Miss San Pedro Pageant as six contestants vying for this year’s title were officially announced and presented with their official sponsor’s sash. Pageant night has been set for Saturday, September 3, 2016, with Marleni Diaz, Heidi Sorto, Beverly Rodriguez, Karina […]
Nigel Belisle Leads San Pedro Lions Club
The San Pedro Lions Club installed its new board of directors to lead the club for the year 2016-2917. The post of Presidency now lies on the shoulders of Nigel Belisle, a well known community activist in this community. President Belisle took the lead in the aftermath of the recent fire in assisting the victims […]
Reports of Jaguar Sighting in North Ambergris Caye
A resident of North Ambergris Caye, reported having spotted a jaguar in the Mata Grande area, 4.5 miles of the Boca del Rio Bridge around 2a.m. on July 26, 2016, while he was driving home. The resident said that he almost ran over the 4-5 foot animal, slamming on the breaks to avoid it. It […]
Moscow Ballet On Ice Brings Olympians and Cool Moves to Belize
Recent news reports about an ice skating show coming to Belize may have some people scratching their heads. Ice skating in the tropics? Yes! Believe it! Thanks a mobile ice surface called the Ice Equipment Complex (IPC), a public entertainment area can be transformed into a skating rink within hours. This is what will take […]
$10,000 Towards School Supplies for Fire Victims by BTL
– Company purchases “Back to School” supplies for children displaced by devastating fire – On July 21st, 2016, BTL’s Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Anwar Barrow, presented a handsome check of $10,000 to assist the affected families of the infamous fire that occurred in San Pedro just weeks before. Among the 27 families affected, […]
Belize On Top of Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards Survey
Every year for their World’s Best Awards survey, Travel + Leisure Magazine asks readers to weigh in on travel experiences around the globe — to share their opinions on the top hotels, resorts, cities, islands, cruise lines, spas, airlines, and more. Belize once again shines in the 2016 awards with top destinations like Ambergris Caye, […]
Wild Underwater Encounters in Belize
“Chill with my boy Crush, giving me some fin,” says Josh Nuñez who loves to explore the undewater magnificence of the Barrier Reef of Belize. He is notorious for his wild and fun images with his GoPro camera when he goes out at sea on the job. This week he had a very cool and […]
Belize to Launch Destination Plans at Key Emerging Tourism Locations
Over the next few weeks, stakeholders in the tourism destinations of Toledo, Caye Caulker, Corozal and the Mountain Pine Ridge/Caracol/Chiquibul area will launch Destination Plans that reflect the collective vision for tourism development, in coordination with the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation (MTCA). The Destination Plans identify key tourism infrastructure projects and priorities that […]