Ambergris Today

Carnaval 2012 Day 3: Dancing and Painting to the Max!

Sofia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:43:07 +0000

EL Gran Carnaval de San Pedro has come to end, for this year that is! Carnaval painters and dancers hit the streets of San Pedro early to enjoy the last day of Carnaval on Tuesday, February 22, 2012. The painting and dancing was at its max!

UFC/MMA Trainer Rob Radford Shows Interest in San Pedro

ambergristoday — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

He hangs amongst the top boxers and UFC fighters in the world, but in San Pedro he loves to hang with the boys at The Rum House. This is where Ambergris Today bumped into Rob Radford, a certified USA-ABF coach, cornerman, referee and trainer. Rob was chilling with Saul sipping on some fresh brewed coffee and having a good time in San Pedro.

Coca Cola Spelling Bee Zone 5 Elimination

Sofia — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 +0000

The 18th Annual Coca Cola National Spelling Bee Zone Elimination took place at the San Pedro Lions Den on Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Participating schools included Holy Cross Anglican School, New Horizons Adventist School, San Pedro R.C. School, Isla Bonita Elementary School, Ambergris Caye Elementary School, Island Academy and Caye Caulker RC School.

Inmate’s Death at SP Police Station Raises Concerns

Sofia — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:19:08 +0000

There was quite a commotion at the San Pedro Police Station as an inmate was found dead this morning, Tuesday, February 21, 2012. Friends and relatives of the deceased gathered outside the Police Station waiting to see their loved one and to get some questions answered in regards to his death.

Carnaval 2012 Day 2: A Whole "Lotta" Painting

ambergristoday — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:08:18 +0000

If there is any indication of how crazy Carnaval will be tonight, it has to be the crazy amount of painting that was taking place yesterday, the second day of the San Pedro Carnaval Festivities. Herds of Carnaval revelers took to the street to enjoy painting each other and there was paint and eggs flying all around the place.

SPJC Places 4th at ATLIB Basketball Nationals

Sofia — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:36:32 +0000

On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the ATLIB Basketball Nationals took place in San Ignacio at Falcon Field. There were four male teams and four female teams. The two Female teams from the Northern Region were St.

Mennonites and ‘Nacas’ Ruled Carnaval Day One

ambergristoday — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 17:05:09 +0000

The painting and street dancing (comparsas) were in full swing on the first day of Carnaval in San Pedro, Belize as the traditional celebrations commenced on Sunday, February 19, 2012. Carnaval revelers took to the streets of downtown to enjoy in the painting while other residents came out to see the fun and entertaining comparsas (street dancers).

San Pedro Carnaval 2012 Kick-Off Party

ambergristoday — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:44:25 +0000

The San Pedro Carnaval celebrations were kick started with a party at Central Park on Saturday, February 18, 2012, with plenty of dances, food, drinks, a short skit and the crowning of the new Miss Carnaval 2012.

SPRCS Open Day: A Cultural Experience

Sofia — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:18:17 +0000

Belize is a melting pot of cultures - there are the Mestizos, Maya, Garifuna, Creole, Mennonites, Chinese, and East Indians. All these ethnic groups were highlighted during San Pedro RC School’s Open Day on Friday, February 17, 2012. There were booths depicting the ethnic groups’ life style, religion and beliefs, food, history and much more.

To the Polls to Vote on Offshore Oil Exploration

ambergristoday — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:44:09 +0000

The People’s Referendum – the People will go to the Polls to vote on Offshore Oil Exploration - Press Release, Belize City, Belize, February 14 - On Wednesday, February 29 2012, all registered voters of Belize will be able to go to the polls to vote on the issue of offshore oil exploration and drilling as the Belize