Hope for the dwindling Sea Turtles

“Turtle steak” – it’s considered a delicacy in Belize but one that’s increasingly hard to find, first, because it’s illegal and second, because the population of hawksbill turtles is on the decline. Well, that’s true all over the region and that’s why a group called the Consultative Committee of Experts on Sea Turtles Conservation is [...]

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Residents Object New Fishing Laws & Fines

The enacted Sport Fishing Law has stirred quite a controversy in the past few weeks nationwide. From North to South, people have voiced their concerns about the Law. In San Pedro Town, the San Pedro Tour Guide Association has taken a stand, in conjunction with other related agencies countrywide, and circulated a petition which will [...]

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Sir Barry Bowen and 4 others die in tragic plane crash

Sir Barry Bowen, well- known Belize business magnate died today in an airplane crash just short of the runway at San Pedro Ambergris Caye according to radio and T.V. news reports monitored here. It is reported that Sir Barry was piloting his Cessna 206 when the aircraft experienced difficulties on landing approach, clipped the roof [...]

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A tribute to music legend Bob Marley

From 8am until …. at Central Park San Pedro Town Live music and entertainment, Paintings, Arts & Crafts, Carvings, lots to eat and drink!

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El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro is a unique tradition to this island and one that has been passed down from generation to generation. Although, it seems that with time, some of these wonderful customs are slowly disappearing, many people are striving to keep our traditions alive. Let us travel back to a time when [...]

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Tropic Air to fly in new routes

Tropic Air will soon be offering flights to La Ceiba, Honduras 3 times week sometime in the next month. They will also begin offering direct flights to Belmopan starting next week. These flights will fly on Mondays and Wednesdays, leaving at 8:30 am and 12:30 pm, returning at 5:00 pm. In related news, the word [...]

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Liqour License Approval List for San Pedro

In the General meeting of the San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board held on January 11th and 12th, 2010 the following number of applications were approved. Night Club License – 3 Publican General License – 4 Publican Special Licenses – 92 Restaurant License – 24 Beer License – 19 Malt License – 4 Shop License – [...]

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House Hunters International features dream home in Belize

Amber is a very busy business woman from San Diego who is looking for a second home in Belize, Central America. She had traveled to Ambergris Caye in the past, and knew she wanted her first vacation home to be on the island and turn-key. The three condos that Amber has chosen to view are [...]

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Tia Chocolate (The First Time)

Tia Chocolate (The First Time – Republished from AmbergrisCaye.com) Six years ago, I read of a national story writing competition in the newspaper. I always walked around with a notebook and pens to keep me occupied. Every time I travelled by bus for over half an hour, I had books to keep me occupied, observing [...]

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Boat Parade spreads christmas cheer in SP!

Residents of Ambergris Caye came out enmasse to witness the 4th Annual Boat Parade over the night black carpet of the Caribbean Sea. Donned with xmas lights and decorations, and even Santa Claus, the event drew hundreds of people excited to see the floatilla of brightly colored boats and yachts. Geared at spreading holiday cheer [...]

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