# Ambergris Today


## Posts

- [“Paloma” (Pigeon) at a Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/28/paloma-pigeon-at-a-dance/): Last week I featured the various styles and kinds of dances in the 1950’s to 1970’s, with the “bolero” or romantic Spanish ballads being the favorite.
- [Dancing 25 Years Ago Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/19/dancing-25-years-ago-part-2/): Last week I told you that the guys 25 years ago used to slide on the floor and put candle wax on the floor while today people are trying to reach the ceiling while jumping up.
- [Dancing 25 Years Ago Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/12/dancing-25-years-ago-part-1/): Today during a regular week there must be at least ten dances held at various locations. Tourists dance daily.
- [Welcome Little Yellow Birds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/28/welcome-little-yellow-birds/): If you have plants or trees at home and you are observant, you have probably noticed that your home has been visited during the month of November by one or two little yellow birds.
- [Swimming in Icy Waters](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/22/swimming-in-icy-waters/): So you see these cold days when the northerly cold fronts descend upon us? They are pretty cold, aren’t they?
- [HAM - A Reminder of Christmas!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/14/ham-a-reminder-of-christmas/): It is only November 14, and it already begins to look like Christmas. Soon it will begin to feel like it.
- [No Television in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/07/no-television-in-san-pedro/): I remember when there was no television in San Pedro. Television has been such a great impact in our lives today that without it life might seem meaningless.
- [The Hobby of Keeping Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/31/the-hobby-of-keeping-pigeons/): One proud collection of animals people had twenty five years ago was the dove or pigeon.
- [Very Windy Days, Horrible or Beautiful?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/28/very-windy-days-horrible-or-beautiful/): How do you see strong winds and rough seas today? Windy days can really spoil your day.
- [Wild Birds as Pets](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/23/wild-birds-as-pets/): Hobbies today include a variety of activities like stamp collecting, post cards, coins, and foreign money.
- [The Bone Healer Victor Lara](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/16/the-bone-healer-victor-lara/): Twenty five years ago, Sanpedranos with injuries of the bones went straight to a little house on Front Street, now Barrier Reef Drive.
- [Saturday Clean Up](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/09/saturday-clean-up/): People seem to have a special interest in the life of 25 years ago that reflect some degree of hardship like the making of shampoo water, tortillas and preparing a chicken for a dish.
- [All The Work to Eat One Chicken](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/02/all-the-work-to-eat-one-chicken/): If you thought that preparing for your corn tortillas was a lot of work, wait until you see all that had to be done just to eat one chicken.
- [Making Hot Corn Tortillas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/26/making-hot-corn-tortillas/): The other day our family was too lazy to go downtown to purchase some corn tortillas for the "taquitos", so we ended up purchasing a bag of "Minza" or powdered corn mill.
- [No Need for Shampoo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/18/no-need-for-shampoo/): Do you think that it is possible to live today without shampoo?
- [Celebrating 10th of September](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/11/celebrating-10th-of-september/): Will be updated soon.
- [Raising Babies 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/04/raising-babies-25-years-ago/): Now that there is a baby at home, I cannot help but notice some big differences in raising babies today and 25 years ago.
- [What are Fajinas?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/08/28/what-are-fajinas/): In the 1950 and 60's we did not have a lot of committees in San Pedro, but things still got done in the small laid-back fishing village.
- [No Breeze, No Problem, We'll get Breeze!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/08/14/no-breeze-no-problem-well-get-breeze/): This Twenty Five Years Ago will take you way back into the 1950, when no breeze was really a problem, so a solution had to be sought.
- [El "Novio" Visits His Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/31/el-novio-visits-his-girlfriend/): After writing letters to the parents of his girlfriend, Alberto finally received the letter of consent and he is overjoyed that now Angelita is no more his girlfriend but his official fiancé.
- [The Acceptance Letter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/10/the-acceptance-letter/): So the custom 25 years ago was to write a formal letter requesting permission to visit a girl at her home and the father would write back either with a letter denying that permission or accepting.
- [Reply Letter to Young Lover](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/03/reply-letter-to-young-lover/): Last week we saw how 25 years ago Antoño requested permission from Don Pablo to visit his house and to formally declare Rosita to be his "novia" (fiancé).
- [Visiting One’s Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/26/visiting-ones-girlfriend/): Estimado Señor Pablo, (Dear Mr.
- [More Corn Than Rice](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/19/more-corn-than-rice/): I am sure that in today's diet we in San Pedro are eating more rice than corn. Think of the many dishes where rice is part of the main course.
- [Ice, When It Was Scarce](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/12/ice-when-it-was-scarce/): Mr. Milo Paz of Milo's Ice tells me that he has five ice machines that manufacture two thousand pounds each and even that is not enough for the needs of the town.
- [Swimsuits and Bikinis](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/05/swimsuits-and-bikinis/): You might laugh at this or doubt me, but ask anybody who lived in the 50's and you will believe me.
- [The Better Discipline? To Punish or Not!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/30/the-better-discipline-to-punish-or-not/): A group of us teachers were conversing the other day and the topic came up on ways in which children were punished, especially in schools in the past.
- [Embarcaderos Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/22/embarcaderos-part-2/): Last week we learned about the embarcaderos, which were basically the dump site for the village twenty five years ago.
- [The Famous Embarcaderos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/15/the-famous-embarcaderos/): Tell anybody who is 50 years or more the word "embarcadero", and he will immediately carry his mind to the public toilets sitting over the lagoon 25 years ago.
- [Talk About Hardships Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/08/talk-about-hardships-part-2/): Whenever I think about hardships of the past I think about those Sanpedrano students who used to attend high school in Belize City, mostly at Saint John's College.
- [Talk About Hardships](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/01/talk-about-hardships/): Adults in their 50's and 60's love to talk about hardships that they encountered 25 years and beyond.
- [Fighting Fires In The Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/24/fighting-fires-in-the-past/): As soon as the recent fire was over, someone asked me: "Okay Mr. Twenty Five Years Ago, tell me how were fires put out 25 years ago?"
- [You Dance...You Pay!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/17/you-dance-you-pay/): It is twenty dollars for you come in and dance," said the man at the ticket counter at the discotheque.
- [Back Street & Lagoon Development Since the 50's](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/10/back-street-s/): If you think that the building of the seawall alongside the lagoon is a big development, well think again for there has been a lot of development in that area that has brought about much change to the area.
- [Was Easter Different 25 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/05/was-easter-different-25-years-ago/): Was Easter different 25 years ago from today?
- [5 Dances in 1 Year Now 5 on a Weekend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/28/5-dances-in-1-year-now-5-on-a-weekend/): Twenty Five Years Ago does not like to lament nor does it like to criticize things that were different in San Pedro.
- [Loyalty, Patriotism and Self-Respect](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/21/loyalty-patriotism-and-self-respect/): At the Flag Raising Ceremony organized in San Pedro Town by Hon.
- [San Juan and Boca del Rio Area](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/15/san-juan-and-boca-del-rio-area/): Can you close your eyes and try to imagine all that area from Paradise Hotel all the way to the Boca del Rio and all the area at the back known today as San Juan?
- [The Very First Dive Shop](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/07/the-very-first-dive-shop/): There are so many amenities for the avid divers today. They can get pool instruction from qualified PADI personnel at the hotels.
- [The Very First Gift Shops](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/28/the-very-first-gift-shops/): Credit must be given to these first two gift shops, which opened doors almost simultaneously in San Pedro to open the doors to this now thriving business.
- [Oh, Those Miserable Calm Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/21/oh-those-miserable-calm-days/): Oh yes, I know what you can do with a beautiful calm day.
- [A Healthier Past?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/14/a-healthier-past/): I had a lot of fun and laughter with my uncle Cruz Nunez this past Sunday as I usually have every Sunday.
- [Ah, Those Windy Days!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/07/ah-those-windy-days/): How do you see windy days today? Some people like them. Others hate them. Johnny Grief can enjoy wind surfing.
- [The First Banking Services](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/31/the-first-banking-services/): It is a booming economy. Soon there will be three banks in San Pedro, three of the most powerful banks in Belize- Atlantic Bank, Belize Bank and Alliance Bank.
- [Roasting Hot Peppers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/24/roasting-hot-peppers/): Why would you want to roast hot peppers? I'll tell you why.
- [The Very First Ones Part 11](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/17/the-very-first-ones-part-11/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 10](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/10/the-very-first-ones-part-10/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 9](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/04/the-very-first-ones-part-9/): We interrupted our list of "firsts" to bring in stories of the Holiday Season, and now pick up from where we have left.
- [Celebrating New Year's Day](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/28/celebrating-new-years-day/): Today for New Year's Day festivities, there is such a wide choice of places to go that all the friends will be split up.
- [It's Christmas Day 25 Years Ago!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/20/its-christmas-day-25-years-ago/): It is December 25, 1960, one year before Hurricane Hattie.
- [Christmas 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/13/christmas-25-years-ago/): Twenty-five years ago Christmas was celebrated in quite a different manner than today- not better nor worse, just different.
- [The Very First Ones Part 8](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/06/the-very-first-ones-part-8/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 7](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/29/the-very-first-ones-part-7/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 6](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/23/the-very-first-ones-part-6/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 5](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/15/the-very-first-ones-part-5/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 4](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/08/the-very-first-ones-part-4/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/01/the-very-first-ones-part-3/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/24/the-very-first-ones-part-2/): This is the second week with the continuation of "FIRSTS" in San Pedro.
- [The Very First Ones](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/17/the-very-first-ones/): Being first is quite a fete.
- [Candies of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/10/candies-of-the-past/): Will soon be updated!
- [Roasting Peppers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/03/roasting-peppers/): The other day I was roasting some peppers and onions to make a delicious salsa, which goes well in tacos, burritos, fried beans or even over fish.
- [Cooking with a "Fogon"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/09/26/cooking-with-a-fogon/): The other day I had to laugh when a friend of mine told her husband to put his pants into the laundry basket because it looked like dona Tina's dress after she finished cooking with the fire hearth.
- [More on Buried Treasures in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/09/19/more-on-buried-treasures-in-san-pedro/): The buried treasurers at "Boca Ciega" (Blind Mouth) that were described a few issues ago are not the only treasurers found on Ambergris Caye.
- [No Ice 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/29/no-ice-25-years-ago/): There are many things we take for granted, don't we? Some of us take our spouses for granted and forget to tell them we love them.
- [The Moon and San Pedro's Horoscope](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/22/the-moon-and-san-pedros-horoscope/): Today people in San Pedro only look at the moon to admire it.
- [Buried Treasures of Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/15/buried-treasures-of-ambergris-caye/): Did you know that there are buried treasures on Ambergris Caye? Do you know that if you find it, you would be a millionaire?
- [Recycling Twenty Five Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/08/recycling-twenty-five-years-ago/): So the environmental restoration project signed by our Area Representative and managed by Rojas Schulz and Nelder is looking at waste management control.
- [Sanpedrano in Jail](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/01/sanpedrano-in-jail/): There are things that happen daily in a large metropolis or town but they occur so rarely in small towns like San Pedro.
- [Why Whip the Animals?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/25/why-whip-the-animals/): Last week's edition of this column carried an article about lashing children at home, the school, on the street and in jail.
- [A Saint After a Good Lashing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/18/a-saint-after-a-good-lashing/): The success of the column "Twenty Five Years Ago" has been such that now two other newspapers carry similar columns in Belize.
- [Let's Kill the Big Bad Shark](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/11/lets-kill-the-big-bad-shark/): So there are these big bad crocodiles threatening animals and people and we are all concerned about to handle this matter.
- [Let's Go Check The Lobster Traps](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/04/lets-go-check-the-lobster-traps/): Making the rounds to check the crayfish path 25 years ago was like a ritual to the fishermen and perhaps a bit different today.
- [When Lobsters Were in Abundance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/27/when-lobsters-were-in-abundance/): Eight hundred pounds of lobster tails in the first day of delivery at the fishing cooperative! Wow! That is heartbreaking.
- [Tastey Cocoplum Jelly](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/20/tastey-cocoplum-jelly/): If you have not had cocoplum jelly, you have missed one of the most exotic fruit jellies in the Island and perhaps in the tropics.
- [Exposing Some Skin - The Bikini!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/13/exposing-some-skin-the-bikini/): A common sight on the beaches and streets today are the bikinis and swimsuits.
- [What It Felt Like To Live in British Honduras](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/06/what-it-felt-like-to-live-in-british-honduras/): Everyone who was born before 1973 was not born as a Belizean, but rather as a citizen of British Honduras.
- [Nails In The Kitchen](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/30/nails-in-the-kitchen/): Last week I placed two nails near your entrance door and the purpose was to hang two hats in your house 25 years ago when using hats were common.
- [The Nail Near The Entrance Door](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/24/the-nail-near-the-entrance-door/): Would you place a nail on the wall near your entrance door? Would you hang anything other than decorations on the wall of your house?
- [What's All In A Sea Turtle?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/16/whats-all-in-a-sea-turtle/): Last week we enjoyed the manner in which sea turtles or the loggerheads are captured. It is a simple art that came natural to most Sanpedranos.
- [Stories About Loggerhead Turtles](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/09/stories-about-loggerhead-turtles/): It is obvious that today people see the turtle, the loggerhead turtle, different today than 25 years ago.
- [Photography Big is Better](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/03/photography-big-is-better/): The other day I forgot to take my camera to a very important event and I felt that I could not forgive myself for it.
- [Let's Make a Vivero](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/25/lets-make-a-vivero/): Before we make a vivero, I need to tell you what is a "vivero".
- [Protection For Your Feet](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/19/protection-for-your-feet/): Twenty-five years ago, and that would be in the 1940's and 50's, people in San Pedro absolutely wore no shoes.
- [Are the Beaches Eroding?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/11/are-the-beaches-eroding/): If the beaches had not been reclaimed, that is, made wider and higher, the sight at the seaside would look deplorable.
- [Lovely yet Dreadful "Aguamalas"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/04/lovely-yet-dreadful-aguamalas/): Where have those millions of man o wars gone?
- [The Magic of "Ajo" or Garlic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/29/the-magic-of-ajo-or-garlic/): Twenty five years ago, people did not only use garlic as a seasoning in food. It had a lot more uses than it is being used for nowadays.
- [Crazy things that Work](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/22/crazy-things-that-work/): Some of my recent topics on the suffering of "bascas" and the way to cure warts might have sound crazy, but a lot of people have remarked how true and effective they are.
- [Curing Those Ugly Warts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/15/curing-those-ugly-warts/): Today people do not seem to be infected so much with those ugly warts.
- [How to Know if Your Wife's Baby is Yours?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/08/how-to-know-if-your-wifes-baby-is-yours/): I bet you folks from the United States, and all the younger generation in San Pedro do not know of this one. How much do you want to lose?
- [Carnival 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/01/carnival-25-years-ago/): Has Carnival been a tradition twenty five years ago? Of course it has, and with quite some different twists too.
- [The Art of Making Sails](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/22/the-art-of-making-sails/): Today fishermen and tourist guides talk about buying a Yamaha or an Evinrude outboard motor or debate whether they needed a 75 or 150 or 200 horsepower motor for their skiffs.
- [No Crime 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/15/no-crime-25-years-ago/): The attack of Mr. Adolfo Ayuso Sr., (80) and his wife Mrs.
- [The Great Matadores (Killers)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/08/the-great-matadores-killers/): Who are the "matadors"?
- [No More Starch On Our Clothing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/01/no-more-starch-on-our-clothing/): Twenty Five Years Ago would like to take you through a practice, almost an ordeal, that I am sure is not in use today, and that is the art of applying starch on the clothing.
- [Dedicated to the Church](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/25/dedicated-to-the-church/): At church this past Sunday Father Murray re-commissioned the Lay Ministers who are devoted in helping our parish here in San Pedro.
- [A Typical Evening in San Pedro Village](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/18/a-typical-evening-in-san-pedro-village/): What do you do on a typical evening in San Pedro today? You watch some television program or you may go over to Mr.
- [The Famous Curfew Of 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/11/the-famous-curfew-of-25-years-ago/): Why is it that 25 years ago it only took one police officer to have an effective curfew system, and today with twenty officers it does not work effectively?
- [The Child on the Moon at a Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/05/the-child-on-the-moon-at-a-dance/): The next time you have a chance to admire a full moon, take a good look at the details on the surface of the moon.
- [Let’s Talk Only About Hams](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/16/lets-talk-only-about-hams/): Yes, I know Lino will like this and the guys at the Sausage Factory too, and so will Chico and all the other guys who deal with hams, for it is Christmas and it is the time for those delicious succulent hams and those well smoked hams, and all the fine gatherings at home where hams are the delight of everyone.
- [Thank God Chicken is Still Cheap!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/02/thank-god-chicken-is-still-cheap/): There used to be a time when chicken was a real delicacy and we ate it once in a blue moon. We used to eat fish every day. Today it is the opposite.
- [Dirt Floors & Wallpaper](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/18/dirt-floors-wallpaper/): Long before there was this fancy wallpaper with all the lovely designs and the self adhesive back that was sold all over the United States and the world, there was wallpaper used in every humble house in San Pedro.
- [The Record Players](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/15/the-record-players/): When I see today’s music systems with the powerful amplifiers, CD players or DVD players and the equalizers, the stereo surround systems, etc., I am amazed at how far technology has come in line of music.
- [“The Mother of Invention...”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/11/the-mother-of-invention/): They say that necessity is the mother of inventions and for our old San Pedro, this saying goes a long way.
- [A Few Big “NO’s”... In Brief](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/04/a-few-big-nos-in-brief/): Can you imagine living in San Pedro today without some basic services? I know, you would die or live complaining every day until you die.
- [Remembering Policeman Smith](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/20/remembering-policeman-smith/): P.C Smith was stationed in San Pedro in the 1970’s.
- [One Police Officer for San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/14/one-police-officer-for-san-pedro/): When I hear of the many cases of crime in San Pedro I think of my little San Pedro twenty five years ago when those crimes were alien to our peaceful and safe community.
- [Life with a Small Population](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/06/life-with-a-small-population/): How was life in the village of San Pedro with a small population, say of about five hundred persons? This is how it was in the 1950’s.
- [San Pedro Coffee in the 50’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/29/san-pedro-coffee-in-the-50s/): You know, good rich percolated coffee like we enjoy it today was not available on the island in the 1950,’s or like we say, twenty five years ago.
- [Hurricane Shelters of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/23/hurricane-shelters-of-the-past/): There are many questions to ask in this topic and here they are. Are thatch roofs stronger than zinc roofs? Are wooden houses stronger than concrete houses?
- [Unpredictable Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/15/unpredictable-hurricanes/): There is a song written by a Belizean Calypso composer and musician and it goes pretty much like this in lyrics: “From Puerto Rico it went past Jamaica.
- [Will Be Updated Soon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/11/will-be-updated-soon/): Will be updated soon.
- [Preparing for Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/08/preparing-for-hurricanes/): Oh yes, we are in the middle of the hurricane season, and some people have already taken the necessary preparations to battle the night of the storm as well as to survive the hardships of the days that follow the devastation.
- [Tenth of September Celebrations in the 60’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/01/tenth-of-september-celebrations-in-the-60s/): Was it different? You bet! Oh yes we had a grand celebration, but we did it in our own wonderful way.
- [If You Find it on the Beach, It’s Free!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/25/if-you-find-it-on-the-beach-its-free/): Not many things drift onto our beaches today like they used to in the past.
- [Festivals of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/18/festivals-of-the-past/): The Costa Maya Festival is perhaps the biggest festival San Pedro sees and for some people it does seem like a long festival and only participate in a day or perhaps two.
- [No Television, Only Radio](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/18/no-television-only-radio/): Television is pretty new to San Pedro. It came many years after it was available to the world. It did not reach San Pedro until the 1980’s.
- [Largest Gatherings of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/11/largest-gatherings-of-san-pedro/): Without a doubt, the largest gatherings today at a given time and place in San Pedro is the huge crowd that fills Saca Chispas Field during the Costa Maya Festival.
- [Studying the Clouds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/28/studying-the-clouds/): I believe that San Pedro was the only place in the world where people used to have this strange habit of actually studying the clouds.
- [Whitening That Special Laundry](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/28/whitening-that-special-laundry/): When Mrs. Alamilla wants to give special treatment to her special laundry today she has many products and ways to do so.
- [Zero Water Rates 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/21/zero-water-rates-25-years-ago/): Water rates are high today and keep going up at ridiculous rates. The water company wants more money and government needs to keep it low.
- [Dancing in the City](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/14/dancing-in-the-city/): I was talking to a good friend, Mike Tewes, who dates back 25 years ago, and we were reminiscing about our days when we used to go dancing in Belize City while we were going to high school and then dancing in San Pedro while we were on vacations.
- [Were Things Made of Better Material?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/07/were-things-made-of-better-material/): I don’t know about you, but I have certainly concluded that 25 years ago, indeed things were made of better material.
- [The Center of Activity](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/30/the-center-of-activity/): If you were asked today what place in San Pedro is the center of activity, you would have many answers.
- [Is It A Turkey Or A Girl?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/23/is-it-a-turkey-or-a-girl/): I was reminded of this topic just recently by Norman Eiley and Allan Villanueva, so apparently this topic also existed in Placencia and probably all over Belize.
- [Big or Small](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/16/big-or-small/): It is funny how big and small change from the past and today.
- [Were There Any Graduations?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/09/were-there-any-graduations/): No there were no graduations in San Pedro until 1976 when San Pedro High celebrated its first. So prior to that there were no graduations.
- [Innocent Coral Reef Damage](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/02/innocent-coral-reef-damage/): I know the environmentalists and conservationists must have gone, “Ahhh” with last week’s story on manatee killing.
- [Hunting for Manatees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/27/hunting-for-manatees/): Hunting for manatees in the 1960’s was an adventure. It was a special expedition to get meat for the family and for the village.
- [Different Birthday Parties](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/19/different-birthday-parties/): If there is one thing that was very different, completely different, it is the way birthday parties were celebrated back then and today.
- [Let’s Have Fun With A Tarralla](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/12/lets-have-fun-with-a-tarralla/): Last week San Pedro High celebrated Cultural Day and there was a group of early Mestizos with their fishing gear including fishing lines and “tarralla” cast nets.
- [When Teachers Used to Lash](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/05/when-teachers-used-to-lash/): I can understand why some children were very reluctant to go to school at age five on their first days of school life. They knew there was lashing at school.
- [Early Days of Tourism](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/27/early-days-of-tourism/): Will be updated soon.
- [What! Boys & Girls Naked on Streets?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/21/what-boys-girls-naked-on-streets/): Would you consider allowing your boys and girls walking naked on the streets of San Pedro playing some game in front of the house?
- [When Easter Was Over...](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/15/when-easter-was-over/): Twenty five years ago, when Easter was all over, it was a different feeling as when Easter is over today.
- [The Good Friday Procession](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/07/the-good-friday-procession/): The Good Friday procession re-enacting the death of Jesus Christ is very meaningful today, but it was more impressive twenty five years ago.
- [Easter in the 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/01/easter-in-the-1950s/): Easter is Easter.
- [The Remaining Subdivisions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/25/the-remaining-subdivisions/): The once small fishing village of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is now an extended town with some ten subdivisions. Yes, ten subdivisions.
- [Area No. 6 - Escalante Subdivision](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/18/area-no-6-escalante-subdivision/): This is certainly not twenty five years ago, and is one of the few subdivisions that is not named after a Saint.
- [Area No. 5 - San Pedrito](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/12/area-no-5-san-pedrito/): The fifth area in San Pedro to be developed into a residential development was San Pedrito.
- [Area No. 4 - San Pablo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/04/area-no-4-san-pablo/): The lovely residential area of San Pablo was the fourth area in San Pedro to be developed after the town core, Boca Del Rio, and San Juan.
- [Area No. 3 - San Juan](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/26/area-no-3-san-juan/): We have seen the first two areas of our town that were developed, the first one being the town core and the second one the Boca Del Rio Area.
- [The Boca Del Rio Area](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/19/the-boca-del-rio-area/): The area of Boca del Rio never existed twenty five years ago. From present day Paradise Hotel to Boca del Rio it was all bush.
- [Once A Very Small Town](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/12/once-a-very-small-town/): San Pedro Town, as you know it today, was once a very small village.
- [“The Lord Be With You”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/06/the-lord-be-with-you/): I go to masses all the time on Sundays, and now even on Wednesdays along with the entire high school and we fill the church with three hundred students.
- [Turn On The Lights Please](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/29/turn-on-the-lights-please/): Actually I believe that BEL does a formidable job in lighting up San Pedro. At least in my vicinity, we have great lighting.
- [The Value of a Penny, Nickle, Dime & Quarter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/22/the-value-of-a-penny-nickle-dime-quarter/): My good friend, Mr.
- [Those Fancy Houses](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/08/those-fancy-houses/): If you walk around Ambergris Caye today you will find some really nice fancy houses especially in the new and developing subdivisions like San Pablo, Escalante and Mosquito Coast area.
- [New Year’s Eve Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/02/new-years-eve-dance/): In the old little village of San Pedro there was no other dance or fiesta that was more long awaited with enthusiasm than the Baile de los Viejos (translated as the Dance of the Old People).
- [Those Special Christmas Toys](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/24/those-special-christmas-toys/): Yes, there are a few more things I miss about Christmas 25 years ago besides the hams, apples, grapes, house parties, the green Christmas tree, the posadas, the bitterly cold days, and the spiritual Christmas songs.
- [More Things I Miss About X-Mas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/18/more-things-i-miss-about-x-mas/): Yes, I miss the hams, apples, pears, grapes, live green Christmas tree, and the house parties on December 25.
- [Things I Really Miss About X-Mas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/11/things-i-really-miss-about-x-mas/): One of the things I really miss about Christmas 25 years ago, first and foremost is the preparation and enjoying of the ham.
- [The Useful “Kis Kis”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/04/the-useful-kis-kis/): About nine years ago the author of this column first wrote about the Kis Kis in the San Pedro Sun and Governor Genera,l Sir Colville Young, sent a letter of appreciation to Mr.
- [Our Pupil Teachers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/27/our-pupil-teachers/): First of all, what is a pupil teacher?
- [All Saints Month (Las Animas)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/13/all-saints-month-las-animas/): Last week I heard David Marin and Julio Sosa at the morning show at The Reef Radio happily discussing about tales and legends about the month of November, considered in Belize and in Mexico as well as most Latin America, as the month of the Dead.
- [Only 1 Vehicle in San Pedro. WOW!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/12/only-1-vehicle-in-san-pedro-wow/): In the 1960’s there were no vehicles on the island. Zero!
- [A Pier Full Of Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/06/a-pier-full-of-memories/): Of course the inauguration of the new marina for Ambergris Caye does ring memories for me. A new marina, Wow! It is actually the first marina, not a new one.
- [The Lions Clinic Silver Anniversary](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/30/the-lions-clinic-silver-anniversary/): Here is an interesting story that came to mind just this weekend as the Lions celebrated their 28th anniversary, and it is a story that perhaps even a few Lions are not aware of.
- [Play Ball and Strike Out!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/22/play-ball-and-strike-out/): Twenty five years ago there were no Chicago Cub fans in San Pedro, nor did we hear of the Red Sox or the New York Yankees.
- [The Big Dances of The 60’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/16/the-big-dances-of-the-60s/): Dancing has always been a special part of custom and traditions. Even in the years before Christ (B.C.) there were dances to go along with special festivities.
- [As Good As Professionals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/08/as-good-as-professionals/): Today it costs about $1,500 to have a normal child delivery in Chetumal, Mexico, which is where a lot of locals have their babies.
- [A Lovely Small Population](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/02/a-lovely-small-population/): I would like you to imagine a little San Pedro village with a population of about 5 hundred.
- [The Coming of Electricity](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/24/the-coming-of-electricity/): So there was a time when there was no electricity and to beat up an egg you used the hand beater.
- [No Electricity in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/17/no-electricity-in-san-pedro/): Imagine a San Pedro without electricity. What would life be like without? No power for the refrigerators, no power for the electric fans or air conditioners.
- [The Microwave Oven of Yesteryear](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/10/the-microwave-oven-of-yesteryear/): Some of the best journey cakes (or Johnny cakes) sweet bread, Creole buns, or even salt bread used to be baked in a special oven that was actually made right here in San Pedro.
- [Delicious Coco Plum with Security Guards](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/03/delicious-coco-plum-with-security-guards/): Welcome to Coco Plum Land. This seems like the invitation from those areas where the coco plums abound.
- [Pretty Brides](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/08/13/pretty-brides/): Today it costs fifteen to twenty thousand dollars to put on a fairly small wedding.
- [Our Island’s “National Tree”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/08/06/our-islands-national-tree/): I did something last week that made me say, “Gosh!
- [The Village’s Biggest Event](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/30/the-villages-biggest-event/): What would you say is the town’s biggest event today in San Pedro? Could it be the graduation of a particular school or Independence Day Celebration?
- [Socializing & Visiting A Girl](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/23/socializing-visiting-a-girl/): Twenty five years ago the manner of dating and socializing were very much different from today.
- [Those Darn Mosquitoes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/16/those-darn-mosquitoes/): It is hard to believe that those darn mosquitoes that existed 25 and even 50 years ago, still live on and pester us today.
- [The Egg I Want but Can’t Have](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/09/the-egg-i-want-but-cant-have/): I love eggs for breakfast and so do a lot of people. It is the most convenient thing to prepare a quick and delicious breakfast.
- [Customs & Traditions Change](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/02/customs-traditions-change/): For June 29, Dia de San Pedro, there has always been the “Misa de Mañanitas”, or the early morning mass for men only.
- [“Lobster Licking Good”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/25/lobster-licking-good/): You would think that the front page of a newspaper is the one page that attracts first attention, but it is not always the case.
- [Lobster Like Sand](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/18/lobster-like-sand/): How wonderful if this would be the situation today. If lobsters would exist in abundance today like twenty five years ago, all fishermen would be millionaires.
- [Mangoes - 3 for 5 Cents](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/11/mangoes-3-for-5-cents/): At this time of the year all over Belize we are enjoying one of the most delectable of all tropical fruits- the mangoes.
- [“Tanquero” is Not a War Tank](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/04/tanquero-is-not-a-war-tank/): My uncle Ramon of Ramon’s Village has reminded me to write about these boats called “tanqueros”, and it is because he used to work in one of these along with his father and his brothers.
- [Playboys or Just Style?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/28/playboys-or-just-style/): Did you know that 25 years ago seeing a naked boy walking the streets of San Pedro was a common occurrence?
- [Let’s Build a “Fogon”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/21/lets-build-a-fogon/): A “fogon” or fire hearth is an apparatus used for cooking outdoors using some type of firewood as fuel.
- [All Day Smoke in the Air](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/14/all-day-smoke-in-the-air/): The other day, some teacher lit up some leaves to burn them in the schoolyard, and it bothered an entire neighborhood and in a few minutes, the fire engine and the fireman were there to order the teacher to put out the small fire.
- [Naughty Boys & Their Things](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/07/naughty-boys-their-things/): Children are naughty because they are children.
- [A Typical Evening in the Village](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/30/a-typical-evening-in-the-village/): Well, you know how a typical evening is spent in San Pedro nowadays.
- [Famous Markers, Funny Markers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/24/famous-markers-funny-markers/): When you live at the mercy of Mother Nature, you need natural markers to know where you are, or what time it is, or where to go or not to go.
- [Lent And Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/16/lent-and-easter/): Lent is Lent and Easter is Easter and I don’t think they can be different today than 25 years ago.
- [More on Beach Combing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/09/more-on-beach-combing/): A few weeks ago I touched on some popular items that we intentionally went out to look for on our beach combing walks along the beach.
- [“God Save The Queen”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/03/god-save-the-queen/): As I watched and listened to the National Anthem of Great Britain being played as British soldiers who have died in the war with Iraq were taken out of a plane, I could not help but feel sadness not only as a human being, but also as one who still feels “British”.
- [Beach Combing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/27/beach-combing/): A few years ago I received a complimentary copy of the magazine “The Economist” from the Governor General of Belize, Sir Colville Young, who is an avid reader of the column “Twenty Five Years Ago”.
- [Large Flocks of Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/20/large-flocks-of-pigeons/): Do you think we should encourage raising large flocks of pigeons like they do in some of the Mexican cities around the cathedrals or in some European cities where they serve as tourist attractions?
- [Why Names Have Changed?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/14/why-names-have-changed/): If you look at names of children today, and you compare them to names of 25 years ago, you will see a few obvious differences.
- [Remember the Old Cinemas!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/07/remember-the-old-cinemas/): In Belize City there were three of them - Majestic, Palace and Eden Cinemas. In San Pedro there was Teatro Arenas (Sands Cinema).
- [Fish All Over The Roofs](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/27/fish-all-over-the-roofs/): Have you seen fish all over the place, even all over the roofs of houses? No?
- [Raiding the Fruit Trees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/20/raiding-the-fruit-trees/): Twenty five years ago the kids delighted in raiding all fruit trees on the island and if that were to be done today it would be called stealing.
- [Unprescribed Drugs Cure It All](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/13/unprescribed-drugs-cure-it-all/): I took a friend to the pharmacy the other day and was amazed at the large number and variety of medications available to the general public.
- [Those Famous Siestas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/06/those-famous-siestas/): I cannot operate well without a siesta, and I imagine that many of you can’t either.
- [Brand Names of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/30/brand-names-of-the-past/): Today I hear the young boys talking about Boxers and Nike, and when you talk about toothpaste you can choose from ten different brands.
- [Fish Menus of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/23/fish-menus-of-the-past/): When you go to a restaurant today and you think of ordering a delicious fish plate, you would probably think of fried fish fillet or steamed fish in some particular sauce.
- [What If You Got Tired of Fish?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/16/what-if-you-got-tired-of-fish/): If you got tired of fish 25 years ago, you would have been in deep trouble.
- [The Very First Foreigners](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/09/the-very-first-foreigners/): If you sit in your verandah at home and watch people pass by, you are bound to make this remark: “Gosh, there are a lot of strangers in San Pedro!” By strangers you would mean people you do not know, not born nor raised in San Pedro, Belizeans from other parts of the country, and foreigners from other parts of the world.
- [New Year 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/03/new-year-25-years-ago/): New Year is New Year and you would think it never changes. New Year in Belize City is different from New Year in New York.
- [“Paloma” (Pigeon) at a Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/28/paloma-pigeon-at-a-dance/): Last week I featured the various styles and kinds of dances in the 1950’s to 1970’s, with the “bolero” or romantic Spanish ballads being the favorite.
- [Dancing 25 Years Ago Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/19/dancing-25-years-ago-part-2/): Last week I told you that the guys 25 years ago used to slide on the floor and put candle wax on the floor while today people are trying to reach the ceiling while jumping up.
- [Dancing 25 Years Ago Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/12/12/dancing-25-years-ago-part-1/): Today during a regular week there must be at least ten dances held at various locations. Tourists dance daily.
- [Welcome Little Yellow Birds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/28/welcome-little-yellow-birds/): If you have plants or trees at home and you are observant, you have probably noticed that your home has been visited during the month of November by one or two little yellow birds.
- [Swimming in Icy Waters](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/22/swimming-in-icy-waters/): So you see these cold days when the northerly cold fronts descend upon us? They are pretty cold, aren’t they?
- [HAM - A Reminder of Christmas!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/14/ham-a-reminder-of-christmas/): It is only November 14, and it already begins to look like Christmas. Soon it will begin to feel like it.
- [No Television in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/11/07/no-television-in-san-pedro/): I remember when there was no television in San Pedro. Television has been such a great impact in our lives today that without it life might seem meaningless.
- [The Hobby of Keeping Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/31/the-hobby-of-keeping-pigeons/): One proud collection of animals people had twenty five years ago was the dove or pigeon.
- [Very Windy Days, Horrible or Beautiful?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/28/very-windy-days-horrible-or-beautiful/): How do you see strong winds and rough seas today? Windy days can really spoil your day.
- [Wild Birds as Pets](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/23/wild-birds-as-pets/): Hobbies today include a variety of activities like stamp collecting, post cards, coins, and foreign money.
- [The Bone Healer Victor Lara](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/16/the-bone-healer-victor-lara/): Twenty five years ago, Sanpedranos with injuries of the bones went straight to a little house on Front Street, now Barrier Reef Drive.
- [Saturday Clean Up](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/09/saturday-clean-up/): People seem to have a special interest in the life of 25 years ago that reflect some degree of hardship like the making of shampoo water, tortillas and preparing a chicken for a dish.
- [All The Work to Eat One Chicken](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/10/02/all-the-work-to-eat-one-chicken/): If you thought that preparing for your corn tortillas was a lot of work, wait until you see all that had to be done just to eat one chicken.
- [Making Hot Corn Tortillas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/26/making-hot-corn-tortillas/): The other day our family was too lazy to go downtown to purchase some corn tortillas for the "taquitos", so we ended up purchasing a bag of "Minza" or powdered corn mill.
- [No Need for Shampoo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/18/no-need-for-shampoo/): Do you think that it is possible to live today without shampoo?
- [Celebrating 10th of September](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/11/celebrating-10th-of-september/): Will be updated soon.
- [Raising Babies 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/09/04/raising-babies-25-years-ago/): Now that there is a baby at home, I cannot help but notice some big differences in raising babies today and 25 years ago.
- [What are Fajinas?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/08/28/what-are-fajinas/): In the 1950 and 60's we did not have a lot of committees in San Pedro, but things still got done in the small laid-back fishing village.
- [No Breeze, No Problem, We'll get Breeze!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/08/14/no-breeze-no-problem-well-get-breeze/): This Twenty Five Years Ago will take you way back into the 1950, when no breeze was really a problem, so a solution had to be sought.
- [El "Novio" Visits His Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/31/el-novio-visits-his-girlfriend/): After writing letters to the parents of his girlfriend, Alberto finally received the letter of consent and he is overjoyed that now Angelita is no more his girlfriend but his official fiancé.
- [The Acceptance Letter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/10/the-acceptance-letter/): So the custom 25 years ago was to write a formal letter requesting permission to visit a girl at her home and the father would write back either with a letter denying that permission or accepting.
- [Reply Letter to Young Lover](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/07/03/reply-letter-to-young-lover/): Last week we saw how 25 years ago Antoño requested permission from Don Pablo to visit his house and to formally declare Rosita to be his "novia" (fiancé).
- [Visiting One’s Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/26/visiting-ones-girlfriend/): Estimado Señor Pablo, (Dear Mr.
- [More Corn Than Rice](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/19/more-corn-than-rice/): I am sure that in today's diet we in San Pedro are eating more rice than corn. Think of the many dishes where rice is part of the main course.
- [Ice, When It Was Scarce](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/12/ice-when-it-was-scarce/): Mr. Milo Paz of Milo's Ice tells me that he has five ice machines that manufacture two thousand pounds each and even that is not enough for the needs of the town.
- [Swimsuits and Bikinis](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/06/05/swimsuits-and-bikinis/): You might laugh at this or doubt me, but ask anybody who lived in the 50's and you will believe me.
- [The Better Discipline? To Punish or Not!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/30/the-better-discipline-to-punish-or-not/): A group of us teachers were conversing the other day and the topic came up on ways in which children were punished, especially in schools in the past.
- [Embarcaderos Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/22/embarcaderos-part-2/): Last week we learned about the embarcaderos, which were basically the dump site for the village twenty five years ago.
- [The Famous Embarcaderos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/15/the-famous-embarcaderos/): Tell anybody who is 50 years or more the word "embarcadero", and he will immediately carry his mind to the public toilets sitting over the lagoon 25 years ago.
- [Talk About Hardships Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/08/talk-about-hardships-part-2/): Whenever I think about hardships of the past I think about those Sanpedrano students who used to attend high school in Belize City, mostly at Saint John's College.
- [Talk About Hardships](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/05/01/talk-about-hardships/): Adults in their 50's and 60's love to talk about hardships that they encountered 25 years and beyond.
- [Fighting Fires In The Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/24/fighting-fires-in-the-past/): As soon as the recent fire was over, someone asked me: "Okay Mr. Twenty Five Years Ago, tell me how were fires put out 25 years ago?"
- [You Dance...You Pay!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/17/you-dance-you-pay/): It is twenty dollars for you come in and dance," said the man at the ticket counter at the discotheque.
- [Back Street & Lagoon Development Since the 50's](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/10/back-street-s/): If you think that the building of the seawall alongside the lagoon is a big development, well think again for there has been a lot of development in that area that has brought about much change to the area.
- [Was Easter Different 25 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/04/05/was-easter-different-25-years-ago/): Was Easter different 25 years ago from today?
- [5 Dances in 1 Year Now 5 on a Weekend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/28/5-dances-in-1-year-now-5-on-a-weekend/): Twenty Five Years Ago does not like to lament nor does it like to criticize things that were different in San Pedro.
- [Loyalty, Patriotism and Self-Respect](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/21/loyalty-patriotism-and-self-respect/): At the Flag Raising Ceremony organized in San Pedro Town by Hon.
- [San Juan and Boca del Rio Area](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/15/san-juan-and-boca-del-rio-area/): Can you close your eyes and try to imagine all that area from Paradise Hotel all the way to the Boca del Rio and all the area at the back known today as San Juan?
- [The Very First Dive Shop](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/03/07/the-very-first-dive-shop/): There are so many amenities for the avid divers today. They can get pool instruction from qualified PADI personnel at the hotels.
- [The Very First Gift Shops](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/28/the-very-first-gift-shops/): Credit must be given to these first two gift shops, which opened doors almost simultaneously in San Pedro to open the doors to this now thriving business.
- [Oh, Those Miserable Calm Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/21/oh-those-miserable-calm-days/): Oh yes, I know what you can do with a beautiful calm day.
- [A Healthier Past?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/14/a-healthier-past/): I had a lot of fun and laughter with my uncle Cruz Nunez this past Sunday as I usually have every Sunday.
- [Ah, Those Windy Days!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/02/07/ah-those-windy-days/): How do you see windy days today? Some people like them. Others hate them. Johnny Grief can enjoy wind surfing.
- [The First Banking Services](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/31/the-first-banking-services/): It is a booming economy. Soon there will be three banks in San Pedro, three of the most powerful banks in Belize- Atlantic Bank, Belize Bank and Alliance Bank.
- [Roasting Hot Peppers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/24/roasting-hot-peppers/): Why would you want to roast hot peppers? I'll tell you why.
- [The Very First Ones Part 11](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/17/the-very-first-ones-part-11/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 10](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/10/the-very-first-ones-part-10/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 9](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2002/01/04/the-very-first-ones-part-9/): We interrupted our list of "firsts" to bring in stories of the Holiday Season, and now pick up from where we have left.
- [Celebrating New Year's Day](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/28/celebrating-new-years-day/): Today for New Year's Day festivities, there is such a wide choice of places to go that all the friends will be split up.
- [It's Christmas Day 25 Years Ago!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/20/its-christmas-day-25-years-ago/): It is December 25, 1960, one year before Hurricane Hattie.
- [Christmas 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/13/christmas-25-years-ago/): Twenty-five years ago Christmas was celebrated in quite a different manner than today- not better nor worse, just different.
- [The Very First Ones Part 8](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/12/06/the-very-first-ones-part-8/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 7](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/29/the-very-first-ones-part-7/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 6](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/23/the-very-first-ones-part-6/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 5](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/15/the-very-first-ones-part-5/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 4](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/08/the-very-first-ones-part-4/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/11/01/the-very-first-ones-part-3/): During the next few weeks “Twenty Five Years Ago” will be taking you through a list of “Firsts” in San Pedro and Ambergris Caye which have set the pace for a good start and have led to the development of San Pedro as we know it today.
- [The Very First Ones Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/24/the-very-first-ones-part-2/): This is the second week with the continuation of "FIRSTS" in San Pedro.
- [The Very First Ones](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/17/the-very-first-ones/): Being first is quite a fete.
- [Candies of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/10/candies-of-the-past/): Will soon be updated!
- [Roasting Peppers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/10/03/roasting-peppers/): The other day I was roasting some peppers and onions to make a delicious salsa, which goes well in tacos, burritos, fried beans or even over fish.
- [Cooking with a "Fogon"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/09/26/cooking-with-a-fogon/): The other day I had to laugh when a friend of mine told her husband to put his pants into the laundry basket because it looked like dona Tina's dress after she finished cooking with the fire hearth.
- [More on Buried Treasures in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/09/19/more-on-buried-treasures-in-san-pedro/): The buried treasurers at "Boca Ciega" (Blind Mouth) that were described a few issues ago are not the only treasurers found on Ambergris Caye.
- [No Ice 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/29/no-ice-25-years-ago/): There are many things we take for granted, don't we? Some of us take our spouses for granted and forget to tell them we love them.
- [The Moon and San Pedro's Horoscope](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/22/the-moon-and-san-pedros-horoscope/): Today people in San Pedro only look at the moon to admire it.
- [Buried Treasures of Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/15/buried-treasures-of-ambergris-caye/): Did you know that there are buried treasures on Ambergris Caye? Do you know that if you find it, you would be a millionaire?
- [Recycling Twenty Five Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/08/recycling-twenty-five-years-ago/): So the environmental restoration project signed by our Area Representative and managed by Rojas Schulz and Nelder is looking at waste management control.
- [Sanpedrano in Jail](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/08/01/sanpedrano-in-jail/): There are things that happen daily in a large metropolis or town but they occur so rarely in small towns like San Pedro.
- [Why Whip the Animals?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/25/why-whip-the-animals/): Last week's edition of this column carried an article about lashing children at home, the school, on the street and in jail.
- [A Saint After a Good Lashing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/18/a-saint-after-a-good-lashing/): The success of the column "Twenty Five Years Ago" has been such that now two other newspapers carry similar columns in Belize.
- [Let's Kill the Big Bad Shark](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/11/lets-kill-the-big-bad-shark/): So there are these big bad crocodiles threatening animals and people and we are all concerned about to handle this matter.
- [Let's Go Check The Lobster Traps](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/07/04/lets-go-check-the-lobster-traps/): Making the rounds to check the crayfish path 25 years ago was like a ritual to the fishermen and perhaps a bit different today.
- [When Lobsters Were in Abundance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/27/when-lobsters-were-in-abundance/): Eight hundred pounds of lobster tails in the first day of delivery at the fishing cooperative! Wow! That is heartbreaking.
- [Tastey Cocoplum Jelly](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/20/tastey-cocoplum-jelly/): If you have not had cocoplum jelly, you have missed one of the most exotic fruit jellies in the Island and perhaps in the tropics.
- [Exposing Some Skin - The Bikini!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/13/exposing-some-skin-the-bikini/): A common sight on the beaches and streets today are the bikinis and swimsuits.
- [What It Felt Like To Live in British Honduras](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/06/06/what-it-felt-like-to-live-in-british-honduras/): Everyone who was born before 1973 was not born as a Belizean, but rather as a citizen of British Honduras.
- [Nails In The Kitchen](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/30/nails-in-the-kitchen/): Last week I placed two nails near your entrance door and the purpose was to hang two hats in your house 25 years ago when using hats were common.
- [The Nail Near The Entrance Door](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/24/the-nail-near-the-entrance-door/): Would you place a nail on the wall near your entrance door? Would you hang anything other than decorations on the wall of your house?
- [What's All In A Sea Turtle?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/16/whats-all-in-a-sea-turtle/): Last week we enjoyed the manner in which sea turtles or the loggerheads are captured. It is a simple art that came natural to most Sanpedranos.
- [Stories About Loggerhead Turtles](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/09/stories-about-loggerhead-turtles/): It is obvious that today people see the turtle, the loggerhead turtle, different today than 25 years ago.
- [Photography Big is Better](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/05/03/photography-big-is-better/): The other day I forgot to take my camera to a very important event and I felt that I could not forgive myself for it.
- [Let's Make a Vivero](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/25/lets-make-a-vivero/): Before we make a vivero, I need to tell you what is a "vivero".
- [Protection For Your Feet](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/19/protection-for-your-feet/): Twenty-five years ago, and that would be in the 1940's and 50's, people in San Pedro absolutely wore no shoes.
- [Are the Beaches Eroding?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/11/are-the-beaches-eroding/): If the beaches had not been reclaimed, that is, made wider and higher, the sight at the seaside would look deplorable.
- [Lovely yet Dreadful "Aguamalas"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/04/04/lovely-yet-dreadful-aguamalas/): Where have those millions of man o wars gone?
- [The Magic of "Ajo" or Garlic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/29/the-magic-of-ajo-or-garlic/): Twenty five years ago, people did not only use garlic as a seasoning in food. It had a lot more uses than it is being used for nowadays.
- [Crazy things that Work](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/22/crazy-things-that-work/): Some of my recent topics on the suffering of "bascas" and the way to cure warts might have sound crazy, but a lot of people have remarked how true and effective they are.
- [Curing Those Ugly Warts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/15/curing-those-ugly-warts/): Today people do not seem to be infected so much with those ugly warts.
- [How to Know if Your Wife's Baby is Yours?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/08/how-to-know-if-your-wifes-baby-is-yours/): I bet you folks from the United States, and all the younger generation in San Pedro do not know of this one. How much do you want to lose?
- [Carnival 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/03/01/carnival-25-years-ago/): Has Carnival been a tradition twenty five years ago? Of course it has, and with quite some different twists too.
- [The Art of Making Sails](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/22/the-art-of-making-sails/): Today fishermen and tourist guides talk about buying a Yamaha or an Evinrude outboard motor or debate whether they needed a 75 or 150 or 200 horsepower motor for their skiffs.
- [No Crime 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/15/no-crime-25-years-ago/): The attack of Mr. Adolfo Ayuso Sr., (80) and his wife Mrs.
- [The Great Matadores (Killers)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/08/the-great-matadores-killers/): Who are the "matadors"?
- [No More Starch On Our Clothing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/02/01/no-more-starch-on-our-clothing/): Twenty Five Years Ago would like to take you through a practice, almost an ordeal, that I am sure is not in use today, and that is the art of applying starch on the clothing.
- [Dedicated to the Church](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/25/dedicated-to-the-church/): At church this past Sunday Father Murray re-commissioned the Lay Ministers who are devoted in helping our parish here in San Pedro.
- [A Typical Evening in San Pedro Village](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/18/a-typical-evening-in-san-pedro-village/): What do you do on a typical evening in San Pedro today? You watch some television program or you may go over to Mr.
- [The Famous Curfew Of 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/11/the-famous-curfew-of-25-years-ago/): Why is it that 25 years ago it only took one police officer to have an effective curfew system, and today with twenty officers it does not work effectively?
- [The Child on the Moon at a Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2001/01/05/the-child-on-the-moon-at-a-dance/): The next time you have a chance to admire a full moon, take a good look at the details on the surface of the moon.
- [And The Green Grass Grew Around](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/22/and-the-green-grass-grew-around/): Do you recall some of the words of this nursery rhyme?
- [Shallow Wells a Blessing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/15/shallow-wells-a-blessing/): I was driving around southern Mexico in Quintana Roo this past weekend and noticed a young man getting water out of a shallow well.
- [One Police Officer Did It All](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/08/one-police-officer-did-it-all/): How could one police officer do it all by himself twenty five years ago, let’s say in the 1950’s and 60’s? Well, the answer is fairly simple.
- [Days of Romanticism](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/01/days-of-romanticism/): I have recently downloaded some music from the internet and listened to it with interesting melancholy.
- [A Trip On Board The Elsa P](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/25/a-trip-on-board-the-elsa-p/): We have already read and enjoyed a trip on board the Elsa P but that was to tell you of its importance in the cargo transport industry.
- [A Trip To The Lobster Traps](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/18/a-trip-to-the-lobster-traps/): Lobster traps formed the mainstay of the economy of San Pedro twenty five years ago.
- [A Trip On Board A Fishing Boat](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/11/a-trip-on-board-a-fishing-boat/): Back in the 1950’s and sixties, well 25 years ago, there were several types of sailing boats.
- [A Trip On Board A Fish Tanker](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/05/a-trip-on-board-a-fish-tanker/): Twenty five years ago, or rather in the 1950’s, every fisherman had a fish tanker, which was a boat equipped with a well or tank in which fish were kept alive.
- [Eating While at Sea, How Delicious](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/30/eating-while-at-sea-how-delicious/): I am not talking about sailing from San Pedro to Caye Caulker on a pleasure trip. I am not talking about you on board a cruise ship sailing to Belize.
- [Counting Your Blessings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/21/counting-your-blessings/): I might not be around the downtown area during Christmas night to wish you a Merry Christmas as I have done for more than 25 five years, but that does not mean that I won’t have you in my mind and heart and hoping that your life is full and your dreams fulfilled.
- [The Things I Miss About Christmas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/14/the-things-i-miss-about-christmas/): Yes, I miss the hams, apples, pears, grapes, live green Christmas tree, and the house parties on December 25.
- [Children’s Christmas Delights](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/07/childrens-christmas-delights/): The enthusiasm you get today of children as they enjoy the Christmas season is way above the enthusiasm of children 25 years ago.
- [Special Treats for Christmas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/30/special-treats-for-christmas/): How do you know that Christmas is around the corner today? It is easy, right? You see all the goodies and lights in the shop windows around town.
- [November Traditions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/24/november-traditions/): If you were born during the month of November 25 years ago, you would not be too happy.
- [No Kidding, A Giant Roamed San Pedro?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/16/no-kidding-a-giant-roamed-san-pedro/): Indeed the month of November is a month to be respected spiritually because the “Animas” or souls of the dead do come out in procession and prayer hoping to meet a beloved family member.
- [Visits From the Souls of the Dead](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/09/visits-from-the-souls-of-the-dead/): It is common belief in the Hispanic and Creole culture that after the body dies, the soul continues to live and for a time it roams around the earth looking for a resting place.
- [Characteristics of a Fisherman](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/01/characteristics-of-a-fisherman/): I know what the characteristics of a fisherman are because I am the son of a fisherman. My brother and uncles and other family members were all fishermen.
- [When There was no Television](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/25/when-there-was-no-television/): It is reported that Americans spend one sixth of their lives watching television.
- [Tough Times 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/18/tough-times-25-years-ago/): I was talking the other day with a good friend, Mr. Sanker, who is an avid reader of this column and he said, “You know what Mr.
- [Father-In-Law Rejects “El Novio”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/12/father-in-law-rejects-el-novio/): We have seen three romantic scenarios- one where the boyfriend requests permission to visit the girl at home, two where the father replies with an acceptance letter, and three where the fiancée actually starts visiting the girl at home.
- [Those Little Bikinis](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/04/those-little-bikinis/): You might laugh at this or doubt me, but ask anybody who lived in the 1950’s and you will verify the truth.
- [Visiting Your Girlfriend At Home (Courtship)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/27/visiting-your-girlfriend-at-home-courtship/): Two weeks ago Alberto wrote a formal letter to visit Angelita at home. Last week he got a reply from the father-in-law that he was accepted.
- [Father’s Response to Courtship Letter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/21/fathers-response-to-courtship-letter/): After Antoño writes his letter requesting permission to visit his girlfriend at home, he awaits patiently for the father-in-law to reply.
- [Fighting For Your Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/14/fighting-for-your-girlfriend/): Today it seems like anybody can get any girl anytime. Sometimes boys date girls for a long time and the parents do not even know.
- [It Was the Tenth day of September…](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/06/it-was-the-tenth-day-of-september/): These are the words I can remember of my childhood days as we sang the most popular song of the times in connection with the celebration of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye: “It was the tenth day of September, the ninety eighth ano domimi, when our forefathers won that glorious fight, the Battle of St.
- [Our list of Beauty Queens](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/08/16/our-list-of-beauty-queens/): The excitement of the Costa Maya Beauty Pageant has come and gone but now just around the corner is the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant.
- [Door To Door Selling](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/08/03/door-to-door-selling/): Before I start on this topic, I want to mention that I had a lot of fine comments on last week’s article on “Kasham”.
- [A Few More Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/29/a-few-more-home-remedies/): A new friend of mine living in the United States mentioned the other day on an email the treatment for a sea urchin sting and I recalled a few more home remedies that I had denied you.
- [“Crayfish to Stone Dogs”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/21/crayfish-to-stone-dogs-3/): This is a popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something.
- [Making Toys vs. Buying Toys](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/14/making-toys-vs-buying-toys/): It is a thrill today going to the stores and buying sophisticated toys for the children.
- [Hardships of the Present](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/07/hardships-of-the-present/): There are many things that are considered as hardships or inconveniences today that were normal occurrences 25 years ago.
- [El Comisariato (The Commissary)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/31/el-comisariato-the-commissary/): Some older folks might want to take me farther back in time perhaps in the 1930’s or 40’s, but unfortunately I do not go so far back.
- [Shopping 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/25/shopping-25-years-ago/): A long with this article is an actual page of a shopping list used on October 14 probably in the year 1950. It was written by Don.
- [More on Village Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/17/more-on-village-life/): If you walk around San Pedro today, you would be amazed on how much things have changed in the last 15 years and much more on the last 40.
- [Village Life, Simple & Easy](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/10/village-life-simple-easy/): When we think of a village we usually think of a very simple way of life where you are awakened by the singing of birds and not of tractors.
- [Things of the Past Made of Good Stuff!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/04/things-of-the-past-made-of-good-stuff/): I am sure you have at some time said that those things that were made in the past are made of good stuff.
- [Let’s Enjoy More Sailing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/26/lets-enjoy-more-sailing/): Last week we learned about how to operate the rudder of a sailing boat as well as how to place the ballast in your boat.
- [Let’s Learn About Sailing Boats](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/20/lets-learn-about-sailing-boats/): Sailing boats are almost a thing of the past in San Pedro. To have a boat was the best thing in your life 25 years ago, and it was a lot of fun.
- [Remembering Easter in the 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/12/remembering-easter-in-the-1950s/): There are many things that were so different with the celebration of Easter in the past.
- [Cloth Diapers vs. Pampers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/05/cloth-diapers-vs-pampers/): I sit outside my home on the deck near the swimming pool as some good friends have a swim with their lovely little girl.
- [Our Good Friend “Spanish” Jose Pacifico](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/30/our-good-friend-spanish-jose-pacifico/): Jose Pacífico is his name. Most people call him “Spanish” here in San Pedro, a nickname that stuck to him like crazy glue.
- [Soccer Team Los Atleticos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/23/soccer-team-los-atleticos/): I have recently received a very heartwarming letter from one of my ex-students and graduate of San Pedro High in the 1970.
- [Reading the Clouds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/16/reading-the-clouds/): There are people today that can read the palm of the hands. There are others who can foretell your future by reading from a deck of cards.
- [Boxing Matches](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/10/boxing-matches/): The other day I watched some good boxing between Joe Calzaghe and Jeff Lacy and I could not help reminisce about some boxing that used to happen in San Pedro twenty five years ago.
- [Children Eating Sand](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/03/children-eating-sand/): Teacher, teacher, Pedro is eating sand,” This kind of accusation was common from children at school who discovered that a boy was eating sand.
- [No Politics, No Campaigns](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/23/no-politics-no-campaigns/): We can safely say that 25 years ago there was no politics in San Pedro.
- [Where are our Beaches?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/16/where-are-our-beaches/): Back in 1998 past town board Councilor Omar Guerrero showed me some plans for beach expansion and beautification.
- [How Yours Truly Got Into Politics...](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/09/how-yours-truly-got-into-politics/): I got into politics in a most interesting way in 1971, and after I got in I remained committed to politics until 1991, when I retired.I was only 21 years old and I was curious about what was happening at a village council meeting held at the local cinema, Teatro Arenas.
- [Beachcombing That Struck Perfume](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/02/beachcombing-that-struck-perfume/): At times Sanpedranos have gone beachcombing looking for things they can use like lumber to build a fence or bamboo to repair lobster pats.
- [Apples on the Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/26/apples-on-the-beach/): Imagine a time when apples were enjoyed for about two or three weeks of Christmas only. Apples were not seen on the shelves of the stores throughout the year.
- [More on Beachcombing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/19/more-on-beachcombing/): Last week we took you beachcombing in the 1960’s, and we found interesting objects that had floated to the beaches along the coast of San Pedro.
- [Vamos a Playar (Beachcombing)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/12/vamos-a-playar-beachcombing/): The word “playador” means a beachcomber. Therefore Hotel Playador actually refers to the pastime of beachcombing.
- [Toughest Time in Fisherman’s Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/06/toughest-time-in-fishermans-life/): After the Christmas and New Year’s vacations, our tourists are returning home to their daily routines.
- [Who was King, Man or Animal?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/12/08/who-was-king-man-or-animal/): Indeed the world changes and so do customs and traditions, laws, events, even people.
- [Funny Side of “Serenatas”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/12/01/funny-side-of-serenatas/): Last week we enjoyed the romantic side of the “serenatas” or serenades. It was certainly a macho thing as only men took serenades to the girl of their dreams.
- [“Serenata” How Romantic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/24/serenata-how-romantic/): Do you consider a young lad singing a love song at your doorstep a romantic event?
- [Garifunas in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/17/garifunas-in-san-pedro/): I have just learned at the 2005 Miss Garifuna Pageant, which I thoroughly enjoyed, that there are 2,500 Garifunas living in San Pedro.
- [Oil on Ambergris Caye Since 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/10/oil-on-ambergris-caye-since-1950s/): Fifty years ago there were rumors going around San Pedro that there was oil on the island.
- [Inventions of Yesteryear](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/03/inventions-of-yesteryear/): Indeed necessity is the mother of inventions as I commented last week.
- [Necessity is the Mother of Invention](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/26/necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention/): This weekend I had a craving to drink something we used to drink plenty in San Pedro twenty five years ago, that is red Fanta or the Strawberry pop mixed with pet milk and sugar corn with lots of ice.
- [Baking Corn Tortillas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/19/baking-corn-tortillas/): There is a new corn tortilla factory in town, in the San Pablo area, and I am going to write about it not because it is a convenient store in my area, but because it reminds me of baking tortillas 25 years ago.
- [The San Pedro Police Station](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/13/the-san-pedro-police-station/): Visiting San Pedro over the week end was a good friend Mr. Alpuche, who used to be the police officer in the 1950’s.
- [Our Beloved R.C. Primary School](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/05/our-beloved-r-c-primary-school/): I can talk about my primary school in the forties and which I attended in the 1950’s.
- [Beloved Policemen of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/28/beloved-policemen-of-the-past/): Have you ever wondered how people will remember you when you are gone?
- [The Great Sail Makers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/21/the-great-sail-makers/): Making things was no problem in San Pedro 25 years ago. We made our own candy - casham, tableta, coco brut, and piñon.
- [Our World Famous Skindivers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/14/our-world-famous-skindivers/): Last week I touched on some of the tough aspects of the life of a skin diver like the absence of having a fresh water bath or sleeping on the deck of the boat wrapped up in the sail.
- [Thoughts of a Fisherman](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/07/thoughts-of-a-fisherman/): Have you ever wondered what thoughts go through the mind of a baby? What are the thoughts of a housewife as she lays her head on the pillow?
- [When Ice was Scarce](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/31/when-ice-was-scarce/): The other day my daughter, who got her ingenuity from her dad, who got his ingenuity from his dad, was making flavored syrup to enjoy some “raspado” or” fresco” right at home.
- [Forget the Tablita!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/10/forget-the-tablita/): At a recent gathering with some old friends, some of whom were old time fishermen, the topic came out as to why the last generation of folks had so many children compared to today’s families.
- [Dancing. A Very Special Event](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/03/dancing-a-very-special-event/): Dancing is a lively activity today and very much liked by most people, but it is not a very special event like it used to be in the past.
- [No Costa Maya. Ony The Great Mestizadas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/28/no-costa-maya-ony-the-great-mestizadas/): Will be updated soon.
- [Boarding up the Glass Windows for Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/20/boarding-up-the-glass-windows-for-hurricanes/): Which glass windows? There were no glass windows on houses twenty five years ago.
- [Celebrating Birthday Parties](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/13/celebrating-birthday-parties/): My little grandson’s birthday party is right upon us and someone asked the question, “Will there be rum punch and beer at the party?” Someone else quickly added, “Why should there be?
- [Late Comers to San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/06/late-comers-to-san-pedro/): The following are definitely late comers to San Pedro. And I am not talking about people who came late to San Pedro, but about things.
- [157 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/22/157-years-ago/): Can Twenty Five Years Ago go 157 years ago this time?
- [Wise Saying Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/15/wise-saying-part-3/): I hope nobody is calling you a “pendejo” after last week’s article on that topic. Remember the saying: “ Amores de lejos, amores de pendejos”.
- [More Wise Old Sayings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/08/more-wise-old-sayings/): Will Be Updated soon.
- [Wise Old Sayings. Proverbs of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/01/wise-old-sayings-proverbs-of-san-pedro/): You will find proverbs wherever you go and they are usually some wise saying that locks up a lot of truth.
- [Because You Asked for it. Final Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/26/because-you-asked-for-it-final-home-remedies/): Lots of young people have expressed interest in some remedies of 25 years ago.
- [Real Home Remedies, Not Superstitions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/18/real-home-remedies-not-superstitions/): If you have not yet tried any of the home remedies discussed so far, chances are you never get sick or you like to run to the doctor as your first recourse.
- [More Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/11/more-home-remedies/): Well, no lawsuit yet, and still not in jail for malpractice. So I have a few more home remedies (medicinas caseras) that were popular 25 years ago.
- [Good Old Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/05/good-old-home-remedies/): There is this fear for sickness, and for every little thing some people rush to the doctor.
- [Some Dying Arts for Ladies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/27/some-dying-arts-for-ladies/): What are the favorite pastimes for young ladies today?
- [No Telephones. SO WHAT?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/20/no-telephones-so-what/): In the 1950’s and 1960’s we used to live very happily and effectively without telephones.
- [Punishment at School](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/13/punishment-at-school/): Will be updated soon.
- [Living with Today’s Salary but with Yesterday’s Prices](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/06/living-with-todays-salary-but-with-yesterdays-prices/): Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could be living now with today’s salaries but with the prices of yesterday or twenty five years ago? Wow!
- [More on Those Famous ‘Firsts’](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/31/more-on-those-famous-firsts/): FIRST SCUBA DIVERS: I do not have a documented record of many of these firsts, but a good and accurate idea of most of them.
- [The Mass of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/24/the-mass-of-the-past/): Dominus vu Biscum. Et cum spiritu tu.
- [The Power of the Moon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/17/the-power-of-the-moon/): What a lovely sight to behold is the moon. It is best appreciated on dark nights and more so if there are no electric lights.
- [Hardships of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/11/hardships-of-the-past/): The column “Twenty Five Years Ago” still has many items in the series of “first’s” in San Pedro.
- [If you like ‘em. More First’s on San Pedro Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/03/if-you-like-em-more-firsts-on-san-pedro-part-2/): FIRST MISS SAN PEDRO: Lovely girls in San Pedro there have always been and Sanpedranos have no difficulty in locating one for a beautiful wife.
- [If you like ‘em. More First’s on San Pedro Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/24/if-you-like-em-more-firsts-on-san-pedro-part-1/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [More First’s for San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/17/more-firsts-for-san-pedro/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [A Few More First’s in San Pedro Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/10/a-few-more-firsts-in-san-pedro-part-2/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [A Few More First’s in San Pedro Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/03/a-few-more-firsts-in-san-pedro-part-1/): Last week I hit in summary form a little bit of history of San Pedro by acknowledging the very first ones.
- [Great Names in Carnival](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/20/great-names-in-carnival/): Carnival has always been fun and is still a lot of fun today as far as “comparsas” or street dancing goes. In San Pedro it is called Carnabal.
- [The Best Workout 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/13/the-best-workout-25-years-ago/): People have always needed to keep fit and healthy, and that is true of 25 years ago and today as well.
- [The Cleanest Days of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/05/the-cleanest-days-of-san-pedro/): San Pedro has always been a pretty clean place.
- [The Cold Fronts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/31/the-cold-fronts/): It has been cold like never before in Mexico this year and even in several parts of the United States.
- [Handy Tools...Skilled Carpenters](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/23/handy-tools-skilled-carpenters/): Those of us who like carpentry spend a lot of our spare time doing carpentry chores around the home, especially around Christmas time.
- [Let’s Talk Only About Hams](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/16/lets-talk-only-about-hams/): Yes, I know Lino will like this and the guys at the Sausage Factory too, and so will Chico and all the other guys who deal with hams, for it is Christmas and it is the time for those delicious succulent hams and those well smoked hams, and all the fine gatherings at home where hams are the delight of everyone.
- [Thank God Chicken is Still Cheap!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/02/thank-god-chicken-is-still-cheap/): There used to be a time when chicken was a real delicacy and we ate it once in a blue moon. We used to eat fish every day. Today it is the opposite.
- [Dirt Floors & Wallpaper](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/18/dirt-floors-wallpaper/): Long before there was this fancy wallpaper with all the lovely designs and the self adhesive back that was sold all over the United States and the world, there was wallpaper used in every humble house in San Pedro.
- [The Record Players](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/15/the-record-players/): When I see today’s music systems with the powerful amplifiers, CD players or DVD players and the equalizers, the stereo surround systems, etc., I am amazed at how far technology has come in line of music.
- [“The Mother of Invention...”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/11/the-mother-of-invention/): They say that necessity is the mother of inventions and for our old San Pedro, this saying goes a long way.
- [A Few Big “NO’s”... In Brief](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/11/04/a-few-big-nos-in-brief/): Can you imagine living in San Pedro today without some basic services? I know, you would die or live complaining every day until you die.
- [Remembering Policeman Smith](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/20/remembering-policeman-smith/): P.C Smith was stationed in San Pedro in the 1970’s.
- [One Police Officer for San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/14/one-police-officer-for-san-pedro/): When I hear of the many cases of crime in San Pedro I think of my little San Pedro twenty five years ago when those crimes were alien to our peaceful and safe community.
- [Life with a Small Population](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/10/06/life-with-a-small-population/): How was life in the village of San Pedro with a small population, say of about five hundred persons? This is how it was in the 1950’s.
- [San Pedro Coffee in the 50’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/29/san-pedro-coffee-in-the-50s/): You know, good rich percolated coffee like we enjoy it today was not available on the island in the 1950,’s or like we say, twenty five years ago.
- [Hurricane Shelters of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/23/hurricane-shelters-of-the-past/): There are many questions to ask in this topic and here they are. Are thatch roofs stronger than zinc roofs? Are wooden houses stronger than concrete houses?
- [Unpredictable Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/15/unpredictable-hurricanes/): There is a song written by a Belizean Calypso composer and musician and it goes pretty much like this in lyrics: “From Puerto Rico it went past Jamaica.
- [Will Be Updated Soon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/11/will-be-updated-soon/): Will be updated soon.
- [Preparing for Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/08/preparing-for-hurricanes/): Oh yes, we are in the middle of the hurricane season, and some people have already taken the necessary preparations to battle the night of the storm as well as to survive the hardships of the days that follow the devastation.
- [Tenth of September Celebrations in the 60’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/09/01/tenth-of-september-celebrations-in-the-60s/): Was it different? You bet! Oh yes we had a grand celebration, but we did it in our own wonderful way.
- [If You Find it on the Beach, It’s Free!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/25/if-you-find-it-on-the-beach-its-free/): Not many things drift onto our beaches today like they used to in the past.
- [Festivals of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/18/festivals-of-the-past/): The Costa Maya Festival is perhaps the biggest festival San Pedro sees and for some people it does seem like a long festival and only participate in a day or perhaps two.
- [No Television, Only Radio](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/18/no-television-only-radio/): Television is pretty new to San Pedro. It came many years after it was available to the world. It did not reach San Pedro until the 1980’s.
- [Largest Gatherings of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/08/11/largest-gatherings-of-san-pedro/): Without a doubt, the largest gatherings today at a given time and place in San Pedro is the huge crowd that fills Saca Chispas Field during the Costa Maya Festival.
- [Studying the Clouds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/28/studying-the-clouds/): I believe that San Pedro was the only place in the world where people used to have this strange habit of actually studying the clouds.
- [Whitening That Special Laundry](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/28/whitening-that-special-laundry/): When Mrs. Alamilla wants to give special treatment to her special laundry today she has many products and ways to do so.
- [Zero Water Rates 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/21/zero-water-rates-25-years-ago/): Water rates are high today and keep going up at ridiculous rates. The water company wants more money and government needs to keep it low.
- [Dancing in the City](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/14/dancing-in-the-city/): I was talking to a good friend, Mike Tewes, who dates back 25 years ago, and we were reminiscing about our days when we used to go dancing in Belize City while we were going to high school and then dancing in San Pedro while we were on vacations.
- [Were Things Made of Better Material?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/07/07/were-things-made-of-better-material/): I don’t know about you, but I have certainly concluded that 25 years ago, indeed things were made of better material.
- [The Center of Activity](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/30/the-center-of-activity/): If you were asked today what place in San Pedro is the center of activity, you would have many answers.
- [Is It A Turkey Or A Girl?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/23/is-it-a-turkey-or-a-girl/): I was reminded of this topic just recently by Norman Eiley and Allan Villanueva, so apparently this topic also existed in Placencia and probably all over Belize.
- [Big or Small](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/16/big-or-small/): It is funny how big and small change from the past and today.
- [Were There Any Graduations?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/09/were-there-any-graduations/): No there were no graduations in San Pedro until 1976 when San Pedro High celebrated its first. So prior to that there were no graduations.
- [Innocent Coral Reef Damage](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/06/02/innocent-coral-reef-damage/): I know the environmentalists and conservationists must have gone, “Ahhh” with last week’s story on manatee killing.
- [Hunting for Manatees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/27/hunting-for-manatees/): Hunting for manatees in the 1960’s was an adventure. It was a special expedition to get meat for the family and for the village.
- [Different Birthday Parties](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/19/different-birthday-parties/): If there is one thing that was very different, completely different, it is the way birthday parties were celebrated back then and today.
- [Let’s Have Fun With A Tarralla](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/12/lets-have-fun-with-a-tarralla/): Last week San Pedro High celebrated Cultural Day and there was a group of early Mestizos with their fishing gear including fishing lines and “tarralla” cast nets.
- [When Teachers Used to Lash](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/05/05/when-teachers-used-to-lash/): I can understand why some children were very reluctant to go to school at age five on their first days of school life. They knew there was lashing at school.
- [Early Days of Tourism](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/27/early-days-of-tourism/): Will be updated soon.
- [What! Boys & Girls Naked on Streets?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/21/what-boys-girls-naked-on-streets/): Would you consider allowing your boys and girls walking naked on the streets of San Pedro playing some game in front of the house?
- [When Easter Was Over...](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/15/when-easter-was-over/): Twenty five years ago, when Easter was all over, it was a different feeling as when Easter is over today.
- [The Good Friday Procession](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/07/the-good-friday-procession/): The Good Friday procession re-enacting the death of Jesus Christ is very meaningful today, but it was more impressive twenty five years ago.
- [Easter in the 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/04/01/easter-in-the-1950s/): Easter is Easter.
- [The Remaining Subdivisions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/25/the-remaining-subdivisions/): The once small fishing village of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is now an extended town with some ten subdivisions. Yes, ten subdivisions.
- [Area No. 6 - Escalante Subdivision](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/18/area-no-6-escalante-subdivision/): This is certainly not twenty five years ago, and is one of the few subdivisions that is not named after a Saint.
- [Area No. 5 - San Pedrito](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/12/area-no-5-san-pedrito/): The fifth area in San Pedro to be developed into a residential development was San Pedrito.
- [Area No. 4 - San Pablo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/03/04/area-no-4-san-pablo/): The lovely residential area of San Pablo was the fourth area in San Pedro to be developed after the town core, Boca Del Rio, and San Juan.
- [Area No. 3 - San Juan](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/26/area-no-3-san-juan/): We have seen the first two areas of our town that were developed, the first one being the town core and the second one the Boca Del Rio Area.
- [The Boca Del Rio Area](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/19/the-boca-del-rio-area/): The area of Boca del Rio never existed twenty five years ago. From present day Paradise Hotel to Boca del Rio it was all bush.
- [Once A Very Small Town](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/12/once-a-very-small-town/): San Pedro Town, as you know it today, was once a very small village.
- [“The Lord Be With You”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/02/06/the-lord-be-with-you/): I go to masses all the time on Sundays, and now even on Wednesdays along with the entire high school and we fill the church with three hundred students.
- [Turn On The Lights Please](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/29/turn-on-the-lights-please/): Actually I believe that BEL does a formidable job in lighting up San Pedro. At least in my vicinity, we have great lighting.
- [The Value of a Penny, Nickle, Dime & Quarter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/22/the-value-of-a-penny-nickle-dime-quarter/): My good friend, Mr.
- [Those Fancy Houses](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/08/those-fancy-houses/): If you walk around Ambergris Caye today you will find some really nice fancy houses especially in the new and developing subdivisions like San Pablo, Escalante and Mosquito Coast area.
- [New Year’s Eve Dance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/01/02/new-years-eve-dance/): In the old little village of San Pedro there was no other dance or fiesta that was more long awaited with enthusiasm than the Baile de los Viejos (translated as the Dance of the Old People).
- [Those Special Christmas Toys](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/24/those-special-christmas-toys/): Yes, there are a few more things I miss about Christmas 25 years ago besides the hams, apples, grapes, house parties, the green Christmas tree, the posadas, the bitterly cold days, and the spiritual Christmas songs.
- [More Things I Miss About X-Mas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/18/more-things-i-miss-about-x-mas/): Yes, I miss the hams, apples, pears, grapes, live green Christmas tree, and the house parties on December 25.
- [Things I Really Miss About X-Mas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/11/things-i-really-miss-about-x-mas/): One of the things I really miss about Christmas 25 years ago, first and foremost is the preparation and enjoying of the ham.
- [The Useful “Kis Kis”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/12/04/the-useful-kis-kis/): About nine years ago the author of this column first wrote about the Kis Kis in the San Pedro Sun and Governor Genera,l Sir Colville Young, sent a letter of appreciation to Mr.
- [Our Pupil Teachers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/27/our-pupil-teachers/): First of all, what is a pupil teacher?
- [All Saints Month (Las Animas)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/13/all-saints-month-las-animas/): Last week I heard David Marin and Julio Sosa at the morning show at The Reef Radio happily discussing about tales and legends about the month of November, considered in Belize and in Mexico as well as most Latin America, as the month of the Dead.
- [Only 1 Vehicle in San Pedro. WOW!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/12/only-1-vehicle-in-san-pedro-wow/): In the 1960’s there were no vehicles on the island. Zero!
- [A Pier Full Of Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/11/06/a-pier-full-of-memories/): Of course the inauguration of the new marina for Ambergris Caye does ring memories for me. A new marina, Wow! It is actually the first marina, not a new one.
- [The Lions Clinic Silver Anniversary](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/30/the-lions-clinic-silver-anniversary/): Here is an interesting story that came to mind just this weekend as the Lions celebrated their 28th anniversary, and it is a story that perhaps even a few Lions are not aware of.
- [Play Ball and Strike Out!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/22/play-ball-and-strike-out/): Twenty five years ago there were no Chicago Cub fans in San Pedro, nor did we hear of the Red Sox or the New York Yankees.
- [The Big Dances of The 60’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/16/the-big-dances-of-the-60s/): Dancing has always been a special part of custom and traditions. Even in the years before Christ (B.C.) there were dances to go along with special festivities.
- [As Good As Professionals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/08/as-good-as-professionals/): Today it costs about $1,500 to have a normal child delivery in Chetumal, Mexico, which is where a lot of locals have their babies.
- [A Lovely Small Population](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/10/02/a-lovely-small-population/): I would like you to imagine a little San Pedro village with a population of about 5 hundred.
- [The Coming of Electricity](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/24/the-coming-of-electricity/): So there was a time when there was no electricity and to beat up an egg you used the hand beater.
- [No Electricity in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/17/no-electricity-in-san-pedro/): Imagine a San Pedro without electricity. What would life be like without? No power for the refrigerators, no power for the electric fans or air conditioners.
- [The Microwave Oven of Yesteryear](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/10/the-microwave-oven-of-yesteryear/): Some of the best journey cakes (or Johnny cakes) sweet bread, Creole buns, or even salt bread used to be baked in a special oven that was actually made right here in San Pedro.
- [Delicious Coco Plum with Security Guards](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/09/03/delicious-coco-plum-with-security-guards/): Welcome to Coco Plum Land. This seems like the invitation from those areas where the coco plums abound.
- [Pretty Brides](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/08/13/pretty-brides/): Today it costs fifteen to twenty thousand dollars to put on a fairly small wedding.
- [Our Island’s “National Tree”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/08/06/our-islands-national-tree/): I did something last week that made me say, “Gosh!
- [The Village’s Biggest Event](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/30/the-villages-biggest-event/): What would you say is the town’s biggest event today in San Pedro? Could it be the graduation of a particular school or Independence Day Celebration?
- [Socializing & Visiting A Girl](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/23/socializing-visiting-a-girl/): Twenty five years ago the manner of dating and socializing were very much different from today.
- [Those Darn Mosquitoes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/16/those-darn-mosquitoes/): It is hard to believe that those darn mosquitoes that existed 25 and even 50 years ago, still live on and pester us today.
- [The Egg I Want but Can’t Have](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/09/the-egg-i-want-but-cant-have/): I love eggs for breakfast and so do a lot of people. It is the most convenient thing to prepare a quick and delicious breakfast.
- [Customs & Traditions Change](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/07/02/customs-traditions-change/): For June 29, Dia de San Pedro, there has always been the “Misa de Mañanitas”, or the early morning mass for men only.
- [“Lobster Licking Good”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/25/lobster-licking-good/): You would think that the front page of a newspaper is the one page that attracts first attention, but it is not always the case.
- [Lobster Like Sand](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/18/lobster-like-sand/): How wonderful if this would be the situation today. If lobsters would exist in abundance today like twenty five years ago, all fishermen would be millionaires.
- [Mangoes - 3 for 5 Cents](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/11/mangoes-3-for-5-cents/): At this time of the year all over Belize we are enjoying one of the most delectable of all tropical fruits- the mangoes.
- [“Tanquero” is Not a War Tank](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/06/04/tanquero-is-not-a-war-tank/): My uncle Ramon of Ramon’s Village has reminded me to write about these boats called “tanqueros”, and it is because he used to work in one of these along with his father and his brothers.
- [Playboys or Just Style?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/28/playboys-or-just-style/): Did you know that 25 years ago seeing a naked boy walking the streets of San Pedro was a common occurrence?
- [Let’s Build a “Fogon”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/21/lets-build-a-fogon/): A “fogon” or fire hearth is an apparatus used for cooking outdoors using some type of firewood as fuel.
- [All Day Smoke in the Air](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/14/all-day-smoke-in-the-air/): The other day, some teacher lit up some leaves to burn them in the schoolyard, and it bothered an entire neighborhood and in a few minutes, the fire engine and the fireman were there to order the teacher to put out the small fire.
- [Naughty Boys & Their Things](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/05/07/naughty-boys-their-things/): Children are naughty because they are children.
- [A Typical Evening in the Village](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/30/a-typical-evening-in-the-village/): Well, you know how a typical evening is spent in San Pedro nowadays.
- [Famous Markers, Funny Markers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/24/famous-markers-funny-markers/): When you live at the mercy of Mother Nature, you need natural markers to know where you are, or what time it is, or where to go or not to go.
- [Lent And Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/16/lent-and-easter/): Lent is Lent and Easter is Easter and I don’t think they can be different today than 25 years ago.
- [More on Beach Combing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/09/more-on-beach-combing/): A few weeks ago I touched on some popular items that we intentionally went out to look for on our beach combing walks along the beach.
- [“God Save The Queen”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/04/03/god-save-the-queen/): As I watched and listened to the National Anthem of Great Britain being played as British soldiers who have died in the war with Iraq were taken out of a plane, I could not help but feel sadness not only as a human being, but also as one who still feels “British”.
- [Beach Combing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/27/beach-combing/): A few years ago I received a complimentary copy of the magazine “The Economist” from the Governor General of Belize, Sir Colville Young, who is an avid reader of the column “Twenty Five Years Ago”.
- [Large Flocks of Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/20/large-flocks-of-pigeons/): Do you think we should encourage raising large flocks of pigeons like they do in some of the Mexican cities around the cathedrals or in some European cities where they serve as tourist attractions?
- [Why Names Have Changed?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/14/why-names-have-changed/): If you look at names of children today, and you compare them to names of 25 years ago, you will see a few obvious differences.
- [Remember the Old Cinemas!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/03/07/remember-the-old-cinemas/): In Belize City there were three of them - Majestic, Palace and Eden Cinemas. In San Pedro there was Teatro Arenas (Sands Cinema).
- [Fish All Over The Roofs](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/27/fish-all-over-the-roofs/): Have you seen fish all over the place, even all over the roofs of houses? No?
- [Raiding the Fruit Trees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/20/raiding-the-fruit-trees/): Twenty five years ago the kids delighted in raiding all fruit trees on the island and if that were to be done today it would be called stealing.
- [Unprescribed Drugs Cure It All](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/13/unprescribed-drugs-cure-it-all/): I took a friend to the pharmacy the other day and was amazed at the large number and variety of medications available to the general public.
- [Those Famous Siestas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/02/06/those-famous-siestas/): I cannot operate well without a siesta, and I imagine that many of you can’t either.
- [Brand Names of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/30/brand-names-of-the-past/): Today I hear the young boys talking about Boxers and Nike, and when you talk about toothpaste you can choose from ten different brands.
- [Fish Menus of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/23/fish-menus-of-the-past/): When you go to a restaurant today and you think of ordering a delicious fish plate, you would probably think of fried fish fillet or steamed fish in some particular sauce.
- [What If You Got Tired of Fish?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/16/what-if-you-got-tired-of-fish/): If you got tired of fish 25 years ago, you would have been in deep trouble.
- [The Very First Foreigners](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/09/the-very-first-foreigners/): If you sit in your verandah at home and watch people pass by, you are bound to make this remark: “Gosh, there are a lot of strangers in San Pedro!” By strangers you would mean people you do not know, not born nor raised in San Pedro, Belizeans from other parts of the country, and foreigners from other parts of the world.
- [New Year 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2003/01/03/new-year-25-years-ago/): New Year is New Year and you would think it never changes. New Year in Belize City is different from New Year in New York.
- [Kindness Pays Off](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/26/kindness-pays-off/): "All your words and actions define the world you want to live in."
- [The First Bars](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/26/the-first-bars/): Someone asked: “Did bars come to San Pedro before the Banks?” Before I answer this question I want to say that the bars of yester years operated under tighter regulations than today and certainly did not include some of these activities that I hear we have today like destroying the tables, monkey climbing on a pole and demonstrations against the heat by taking off all the clothes.
- [Do Your Best!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/19/do-your-best/): After learning and studying, sometimes it’s necessary to forget it all to find a solution.
- [Beginning Of Banking](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/19/beginning-of-banking/): I guess that the presence of so many banks in San Pedro speaks of the booming economy of the Island.
- [The First Machine](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/18/the-first-machine/): You are I, am I you?
- [The Love that Counts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/12/the-love-that-counts/): No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
- [Old Was Stronger](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/12/old-was-stronger/): I have many examples to prove that “Older was Better” but I am not going to talk about computers, cameras, I pods, cell phones, fax machines, printers nor stereo systems because I don’t have a chance to prove this point.
- [Thriving in Crisis](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/05/thriving-in-crisis/): You don’t have to look far to hear about crisis today.
- [Communicating The Island Way](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/05/communicating-the-island-way/): What do these have in common- post cards, wedding invitations, newspapers, radio, television, computers, telephones, and chalkboards and smoke?
- [Hard Work Built San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/29/hard-work-built-san-pedro/): I used to like politics when it was all about service. Sad to say, I feel that today for many people it is all about what one can get and how one can get more.
- [Raising Pigs For The Dinner Table](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/22/raising-pigs-for-the-dinner-table/): In my book “Twenty Five Years Ago” I spoke about chores that children had to do early morning before going to school and repeat it at the end of the day.
- [Fresh Water In The Caribbean Sea? More Strange Happenings.](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/21/fresh-water-in-the-caribbean-sea-more-strange-happenings/): A few weeks ago, I started on a strange phenomenon, a floating conch, which is not a fable but a really strange happening. And there are more.
- [Fish While You Sleep](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/15/fish-while-you-sleep/): Most tourists enjoy different types of fishing. Some go drop line fishing which requires patience lots of time and good luck.
- [A Trip To The Great City](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/08/a-trip-to-the-great-city/): In this issue I wish to reprint a page from my book Twenty Five Years Ago to re-live the memory of part of the life of Tio Pil, who has just been laid to eternal rest.
- [Giant Story…Giant Deer…](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/03/giant-storygiant-deer/): When Don Anselmo, our storyteller, saw the giant deer with the trees growing on its back, he immediately remembered that earlier that year he had shot a deer with palms seeds as pellets.
- [The Running Trees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/24/the-running-trees/): The story last week of the giant lobster tail might have remained only a tale of San Pedro, but this next one told by the same don Anselmo Marin San Pedro’s best storyteller in the 1950’s might be too large a potato for the frying pan.
- [The Huge Lobster](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/18/the-huge-lobster/): Some stories are too good to believe, and this is certainly one that someone had wished, and he used to swear that it was true.
- [The New Born Baby](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/11/the-new-born-baby/): I looked at Ambergris Today and noticed all the gifts and goodies for the first baby to be born in 2009, and I went, “Wow! All of that for one baby.
- [Roasting Cockroaches](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/04/roasting-cockroaches/): As strange as it might sound, as weird as you might think, as much as you might cringe your nose, these things happened twenty five years ago, and though you might not have a need to do that today, at least you will understand why it was so useful back in the 1940’s and 50’s.
- [The Aftermath of Hattie Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/27/the-aftermath-of-hattie-part-3/): Even before the break of dawn which never arrived on the morning of November 1, 1961, everyone knew that Hurricane Hattie had left severe repercussions.
- [Hattie the Monster Part 2 -  Horrible Holloween](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/20/hattie-the-monster-part-2-horrible-holloween/): It is ironical that there being a strong wind outside, it would be so hot inside a building.
- [Monstrous Hurricane Hattie](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/13/monstrous-hurricane-hattie/): Forty seven years ago on October 31, 1961, British Honduras, now Belize, was struck by a powerful and monstrous hurricane that changed the face of the entire country.
- [Dia de los Muertos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/06/dia-de-los-muertos/): Last week I heard David Marin and Julio Sosa at the morning show at The Reef Radio happily discussing about tales and legends about the month of November, considered in Belize and in Mexico as well as most Latin America, as the month of the Dead.
- [Strange Anecdotes About Animals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/29/strange-anecdotes-about-animals/): I see some strange things done with animals today, some of which I agree with and some not. I see animals dressed in skirts and sunglasses.
- [Deer Meat, a Celebrated Menu](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/22/deer-meat-a-celebrated-menu/): I have never gone hunting for deer nor peccary (wild pig), but I have many friends who do, and from what they tell me, it is a fun-filled yet difficult trek.
- [Large Wild Animals on the Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/16/large-wild-animals-on-the-caye/): Several persons have asked me to write about wild animals, I mean large animals that roam the bushes of Ambergris Caye.
- [Cattle on Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/08/cattle-on-ambergris-caye/): Okay, you have heard several stories about there being no meat on the Island of Ambergris Caye and in San Pedro.
- [Delicious Manatee!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/01/delicious-manatee/): Please don’t get me wrong because I am not trying to encourage the hunting of manatees, a mammal in the wild and protected for good reasons.
- [The Illegal Bone Fish](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/25/the-illegal-bone-fish/): How unfortunate that today nobody has the privilege of enjoying a delicious fish soup called “Torta de Macabi”! It used to be awesome, an island favorite.
- [Sure or Unsure? Homemade Deodorant](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/17/sure-or-unsure-homemade-deodorant/): I was taking my early morning walk last week when I came up with my topic for this week.
- [Bleaching Clothes in the Night](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/11/bleaching-clothes-in-the-night/): Twenty Five years ago there were not many ways of bleaching clothes, but one simple way.
- [Fruits of the Island](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/03/fruits-of-the-island/): Last year while walking downtown Albert Street in Belize City, I saw a fruit vendor offering for sale seagrapes.
- [The San Pedro Mestizo Festival](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/08/13/the-san-pedro-mestizo-festival/): In the late 19th century and the early 20th century from 1900 to about 1940, the San Pedro people celebrated a grand Mestizo Festival known as “La Gran Mestizada”.
- [Margarito the Midget](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/08/06/margarito-the-midget/): No, there were no renowned celebrities, artists, actors etc. twenty five years ago like we have today for the Costa Maya Festival.
- [Big Time Baron Bliss Day](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/30/big-time-baron-bliss-day/): With the big festival of Costa Maya right around the corner, I have been narrating big events in old San Pedro like the Tenth of September celebrations and then the Annual Meeting celebration of the fishing cooperative.
- [Big-Time September 10](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/23/big-time-september-10/): Today there are so many cultural, social and civic events that the town waits for eagerly like Costa Maya, Mother’s Day, Miss San Pedro Pageant, Lagoon/Reef Challenge, September Block Party, Food Festival & Lobster Fest, to mention just a few.
- [Multi-purpose Sea Weed](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/16/multi-purpose-sea-weed/): For the past month or so during my morning walks down the beach I could not help noticing the great amounts of seaweed on the shoreline.
- [Run…Let’s See the Seaplane!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/09/runlets-see-the-seaplane/): Last week the landing of a seaplane caused a bit of excitement because it is something one does not see everyday (See page 6 for story).
- [Lobsters for the Gringo Market](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/02/lobsters-for-the-gringo-market/): I say these are lobsters for the gringo market because they were not to be consumed by Sanpedranos.
- [Señorita, Here is your Sun Tan!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/25/senorita-here-is-your-sun-tan/): On my walk down the beach I witnessed an incident that reminded me so much on the early days of tourism, and I’ll tell you why.
- [Piles of Coconut Husks](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/18/piles-of-coconut-husks/): On my walk down the beach last week I noticed the guys drinking coconut water from coconuts pulled near the beach which is public access.
- [Recycling](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/11/recycling/): I watched with interest last week the children of San Pedro marching in a demonstration pro “recycling”.
- [The Free Coconuts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/04/the-free-coconuts/): On my walk down the beach last week I noticed a small number of coconuts, about seven, lying right on the edge of the sea.
- [Beach Fishing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/29/beach-fishing/): This week on one of my early morning walks down the beach I stopped by Banyan Bay beach area to chat with an old friend, Mr.
- [Those Rustic Tree Trunks](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/21/those-rustic-tree-trunks/): During one of my walks down the beach I observed this huge tree trunk that was dumped at an angle right on the beach.
- [A Walk Down The Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/14/a-walk-down-the-beach/): During my daily exercise walk down the beach, I meet a lot of interesting people and most of the time they remind me of incidences of 25 years ago.
- [Digging a Sea Turtle’s Nest](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/30/digging-a-sea-turtles-nest/): The other day I was taking my morning walk down the beach between the area of Corona del Mar past Banyan Bay up to The Royal Palm and I noticed the beautiful white sand along the beach and my mind could not resist reminiscing the days when my dad took me to the beach to hunt for sea turtle nests.
- [Aguamala “The Man-Of-War”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/23/aguamala-the-man-of-war/): I was taking my morning exercise walk down the beach last week and saw a Portuguese Man-of-War on the sand and surely my mind went through several stories about these dreaded, dangerous and venomous animals.
- [The Magic of the Lobster Pats](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/16/the-magic-of-the-lobster-pats/): The Sanpedrano fishermen earned their living using these lobster traps locally known as lobster pats or crayfish pats from the 1950’s through the 1980’s and to a very limited extent still used today.
- [Villager’s Fishing Rules: If it is in your net but it jumps in my boat it is mine!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/09/villagers-fishing-rules-if-it-is-in-your-net-but-it-jumps-in-my-boat-it-is-mine/): Fishing rules have existed 25 years ago and beyond. They were not laws from a moratorium, the police or from government.
- [Relationships with your EX](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/02/relationships-with-your-ex/): Last week Teen Talk Columnist Eni Gonzalez revealed through her inspiring interviews that most teenagers would happily continue a friendly relationship with an ex after breaking up.
- [Our Jumbo iPods](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/27/our-jumbo-ipods/): In terms of playing back music systems, we have today moved from small to smaller to tiny.
- [No Shop Signs](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/19/no-shop-signs/): There was a time in San Pedro when the few stores on the island did not have any signs with their names.
- [Public & Private Piers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/13/public-private-piers/): There was only one public pier and about three private piers 25 years ago. The public pier was used in several ways.
- [Boat Building In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/06/boat-building-in-san-pedro/): Building a sailing boat requires special talent, a skill only a few people were gifted with. Building a skiff also takes special skills.
- [Ever Heard of Coconut Apples?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/28/ever-heard-of-coconut-apples/): Apples don’t grow in San Pedro, but have you heard of coconut apples? Those grow abundantly in San Pedro, and they are delicious.
- [Lent, A Time of Sacrifice](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/21/lent-a-time-of-sacrifice/): Twenty Five years ago, when the time of lent came, it was a time of sincere sacrifice. Lent was not only about fasting, but a time to sacrifice.
- [Some Unpleasant School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/14/some-unpleasant-school-days/): Though there were many happy days in school, it is not to say that there were no unpleasant experiences. Some of them we would like to forget, but really can’t.
- [Happy School Days Again](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/08/happy-school-days-again/): A lot of folks are enjoying and reminiscing their happy school days and are calling to remind me of other fun activities.
- [Early Election Times](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/31/early-election-times/): With all the election fever going on, this column must give you a few anecdotes about some of the early elections in the history of Belize and San Pedro, of course.
- [Happy School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/24/happy-school-days/): Oh how I miss those fun days in primary school.
- [More on School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/17/more-on-school-days/): So we are continuing on the topic that school days were so very different from today.
- [School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/10/school-days/): In the 1950’s school days were so different, but at the end of the day, the objectives of learning and good discipline were accomplished just as it is today.
- [Unique Traditions Bring in the New Year](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/04/unique-traditions-bring-in-the-new-year/): Today welcoming in the New Year with free champagne, fireworks and glitter may seem interesting but listen to this interesting and unique tradition of the 1950’s to welcome in the New Year.
- [Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year To Everyone!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/29/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-to-everyone/): One more year has transpired and no doubt it had its ups and downs. The angels in you have led you on the right path.
- [It’s Christmas Time](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/20/its-christmas-time/): Christmas is Christmas, but 25 years ago, it was celebrated quite differently, so here is a taste of Christmas 25 years ago.
- [Sanpedranos at the Panama Canal](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/13/sanpedranos-at-the-panama-canal/): How many of you know that there were a few Sanpedranos that worked in the construction of the Panama Canal?
- [The Epidemic In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/06/the-epidemic-in-san-pedro/): Did you know that there was an epidemic in San Pedro twenty five years ago? Well, don’t get scared that you missed it if you moved here around 1980.
- [Procession of the Spirits](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/29/procession-of-the-spirits/): There is a procession of candle lights approaching slowly from the reef in the direction of the beach.
- [Fun With Insects](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/23/fun-with-insects/): How different were insects and bugs 25 years ago from today?
- [The Turtle – A Living Dredge](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/15/the-turtle-a-living-dredge/): If you ever told Sanpedranos, 25 years ago, that it was illegal to catch sea turtles, or that the season was closed, you would have upset them so badly that they probably would have beaten you.
- [Mal De Ojo “The Evil Eye”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/31/mal-de-ojo-the-evil-eye/): Have you ever heard of “Mal de Ojo”, or The Evil Eye? Well, if you haven’t, now you will and you will be amazed at the energy that a person can generate.
- [Never Swallow Paper or Plastic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/18/never-swallow-paper-or-plastic/): Before you even start thinking that this article is a joke, I want to warn you that it is serious, especially because it deals with children and they can be very curious.
- [Diapers, The Good and Bad Sides](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/10/diapers-the-good-and-bad-sides/): I guess you all know what diapers are, right? Well just in case you don’t, they are rectangular pieces of cloth used 25 years ago in place of pampers.
- [Husking Coconuts for a Living](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/03/husking-coconuts-for-a-living/): Can you imagine husking coconuts for a living? Husking refers to the act of peeling a coconut and by that I mean removing the shell from around the nut.
- [Hair Gel of What?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/26/hair-gel-of-what/): Can I barrow some of your King Hair Gel or Moco de Gorila gel or Punky Junky Gel for my “punk style”?
- [Where is Your Tuch](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/19/where-is-your-tuch/): Twenty five years ago the scar left after the cutting of the umbilical cord was called a “tuch”.
- [Sailing Boat Cargo of 500 Inhabitants](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/13/sailing-boat-cargo-of-500-inhabitants/): In the days (25 years ago) when the population of San Pedro was some 500 persons, the way to move cargo between San Pedro and Belize City was by sailing boat.
- [The Many Uses of Corn](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/06/the-many-uses-of-corn/): The Garifunas tease the Mestizos because they do not know the many dishes with green plantain.
- [House Appliances](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/29/house-appliances/): While today and 25 years ago a housewife’s day is spent all over the house cleaning and doing laundry etc. a great part of her day is spent in the kitchen.
- [The Shooshak](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/07/the-shooshak/): I remember when it was every boys dream to own his “Shooshak” to be able to do what dad did. The photo is very illustrating, so I will concentrate on its uses.
- [Delicious Outdoor Cooking – El Fogon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/01/delicious-outdoor-cooking-el-fogon/): The beauty of a “Fogon” (fire hearth) used 25 years ago is that it is a stove, an oven, and a grill.
- [What are "Faginas"?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/07/25/what-are-faginas/): In the 1950 and 60's we did not have a lot of committees in San Pedro, but things still got done in the small laid-back fishing village.
- [Those Nails in the Kitchen](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/07/11/those-nails-in-the-kitchen/): Last week I placed two nails near my door entrance so that I could hang two hats and that reminded me of a common practice used 25 years ago.
- [Dia de San Pedro Procession](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/27/dia-de-san-pedro-procession/): This photograph locks so much history that instead of a flashback article, the editor suggested a feature article in this column.
- [Blessed Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/20/blessed-home-remedies/): Today we will concentrate on the teeth. There is a lot to be said about the teeth today, but even more so about them twenty five years ago.
- [Home Remedies Saved The Day!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/06/home-remedies-saved-the-day/): Deep cuts or wounds were more common 25 years ago than today because people walked totally barefooted.
- [Lets Cure “Cagalera” (Loose Bowels)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/30/lets-cure-cagalera-loose-bowels/): Twenty five years ago San Pedro might have lacked doctors and nurses, but that is not to say that people lived without any mercy of the ailments and diseases.
- [The Flirty Girls of 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/24/the-flirty-girls-of-25-years-ago/): TODAY you hear the older folks talking about the young generation being ruthless and irresponsible, more so than in the 1930’s and 40’s. Perhaps they are right.
- [Pirates Fact & Myth](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/16/pirates-fact-myth/): Pirates were interesting people and everything you hear about them is a combination of truth and facts and a whole lot is myth or legend.
- [Those Tasty Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/09/those-tasty-pigeons/): Hey Dorian and you guys at the office at Ambergris Today, what makes you say that the pigeon situation in San Pedro is a real nuisance and that those flocks of pigeons are now pests?
- [No Women Drinking](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/02/no-women-drinking/): Even before I start this article, I would like to mention that back in 1992 I first wrote this article and one particular woman was extremely offended by the article.
- [Did You Inherit Land?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/25/did-you-inherit-land/): This past weekend I was having a very pleasant and interesting conversation with my very good friends Wil Escalante and Thomas Kirkpatrick.
- [How Weddings Were So Different](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/18/how-weddings-were-so-different/): Weddings are weddings and you would think that as long as there was a bride and a groom and a party, there you have a wedding.
- [Collecting Bad Debts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/04/collecting-bad-debts/): Bad debts…there has always been bad debts.
- [Tattoos For The Young And Old](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/28/tattoos-for-the-young-and-old/): Oh yes, tattoos go back to around the year 1965 as far as local tattoos go here in San Pedro.
- [The Arrival of Outboard Motors](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/21/the-arrival-of-outboard-motors/): Back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, the arrival of the outboard motors in San Pedro was quite a revolution.
- [Where There’s A Will There’s A Way](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/15/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/): San Pedro High School is only 35 years old. In terms of schools it is a pretty young school with some over one hundred years old like SJC and St.
- [Fun in the Kraal](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/08/fun-in-the-kraal/): Most people in San Pedro today would not know what a kraal is, so we will have to draw a diagram of one to give you the full idea.
- [Reminiscing the British Soldiers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/01/reminiscing-the-british-soldiers/): They were here to guarantee the safety and protection of Belize even before our independence and a few years later on.
- [And The Green Grass Grew Around](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/22/and-the-green-grass-grew-around/): Do you recall some of the words of this nursery rhyme?
- [Shallow Wells a Blessing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/15/shallow-wells-a-blessing/): I was driving around southern Mexico in Quintana Roo this past weekend and noticed a young man getting water out of a shallow well.
- [One Police Officer Did It All](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/08/one-police-officer-did-it-all/): How could one police officer do it all by himself twenty five years ago, let’s say in the 1950’s and 60’s? Well, the answer is fairly simple.
- [Days of Romanticism](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/02/01/days-of-romanticism/): I have recently downloaded some music from the internet and listened to it with interesting melancholy.
- [A Trip On Board The Elsa P](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/25/a-trip-on-board-the-elsa-p/): We have already read and enjoyed a trip on board the Elsa P but that was to tell you of its importance in the cargo transport industry.
- [A Trip To The Lobster Traps](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/18/a-trip-to-the-lobster-traps/): Lobster traps formed the mainstay of the economy of San Pedro twenty five years ago.
- [A Trip On Board A Fishing Boat](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/11/a-trip-on-board-a-fishing-boat/): Back in the 1950’s and sixties, well 25 years ago, there were several types of sailing boats.
- [A Trip On Board A Fish Tanker](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/01/05/a-trip-on-board-a-fish-tanker/): Twenty five years ago, or rather in the 1950’s, every fisherman had a fish tanker, which was a boat equipped with a well or tank in which fish were kept alive.
- [Eating While at Sea, How Delicious](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/30/eating-while-at-sea-how-delicious/): I am not talking about sailing from San Pedro to Caye Caulker on a pleasure trip. I am not talking about you on board a cruise ship sailing to Belize.
- [Counting Your Blessings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/21/counting-your-blessings/): I might not be around the downtown area during Christmas night to wish you a Merry Christmas as I have done for more than 25 five years, but that does not mean that I won’t have you in my mind and heart and hoping that your life is full and your dreams fulfilled.
- [The Things I Miss About Christmas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/14/the-things-i-miss-about-christmas/): Yes, I miss the hams, apples, pears, grapes, live green Christmas tree, and the house parties on December 25.
- [Children’s Christmas Delights](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/12/07/childrens-christmas-delights/): The enthusiasm you get today of children as they enjoy the Christmas season is way above the enthusiasm of children 25 years ago.
- [Special Treats for Christmas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/30/special-treats-for-christmas/): How do you know that Christmas is around the corner today? It is easy, right? You see all the goodies and lights in the shop windows around town.
- [November Traditions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/24/november-traditions/): If you were born during the month of November 25 years ago, you would not be too happy.
- [No Kidding, A Giant Roamed San Pedro?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/16/no-kidding-a-giant-roamed-san-pedro/): Indeed the month of November is a month to be respected spiritually because the “Animas” or souls of the dead do come out in procession and prayer hoping to meet a beloved family member.
- [Visits From the Souls of the Dead](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/09/visits-from-the-souls-of-the-dead/): It is common belief in the Hispanic and Creole culture that after the body dies, the soul continues to live and for a time it roams around the earth looking for a resting place.
- [Characteristics of a Fisherman](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/11/01/characteristics-of-a-fisherman/): I know what the characteristics of a fisherman are because I am the son of a fisherman. My brother and uncles and other family members were all fishermen.
- [When There was no Television](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/25/when-there-was-no-television/): It is reported that Americans spend one sixth of their lives watching television.
- [Tough Times 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/18/tough-times-25-years-ago/): I was talking the other day with a good friend, Mr. Sanker, who is an avid reader of this column and he said, “You know what Mr.
- [Father-In-Law Rejects “El Novio”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/12/father-in-law-rejects-el-novio/): We have seen three romantic scenarios- one where the boyfriend requests permission to visit the girl at home, two where the father replies with an acceptance letter, and three where the fiancée actually starts visiting the girl at home.
- [Those Little Bikinis](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/10/04/those-little-bikinis/): You might laugh at this or doubt me, but ask anybody who lived in the 1950’s and you will verify the truth.
- [Visiting Your Girlfriend At Home (Courtship)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/27/visiting-your-girlfriend-at-home-courtship/): Two weeks ago Alberto wrote a formal letter to visit Angelita at home. Last week he got a reply from the father-in-law that he was accepted.
- [Father’s Response to Courtship Letter](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/21/fathers-response-to-courtship-letter/): After Antoño writes his letter requesting permission to visit his girlfriend at home, he awaits patiently for the father-in-law to reply.
- [Fighting For Your Girlfriend](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/14/fighting-for-your-girlfriend/): Today it seems like anybody can get any girl anytime. Sometimes boys date girls for a long time and the parents do not even know.
- [It Was the Tenth day of September…](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/09/06/it-was-the-tenth-day-of-september/): These are the words I can remember of my childhood days as we sang the most popular song of the times in connection with the celebration of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye: “It was the tenth day of September, the ninety eighth ano domimi, when our forefathers won that glorious fight, the Battle of St.
- [Our list of Beauty Queens](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/08/16/our-list-of-beauty-queens/): The excitement of the Costa Maya Beauty Pageant has come and gone but now just around the corner is the Miss San Pedro Beauty Pageant.
- [Door To Door Selling](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/08/03/door-to-door-selling/): Before I start on this topic, I want to mention that I had a lot of fine comments on last week’s article on “Kasham”.
- [A Few More Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/29/a-few-more-home-remedies/): A new friend of mine living in the United States mentioned the other day on an email the treatment for a sea urchin sting and I recalled a few more home remedies that I had denied you.
- [“Crayfish to Stone Dogs”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/21/crayfish-to-stone-dogs-3/): This is a popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something.
- [Making Toys vs. Buying Toys](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/14/making-toys-vs-buying-toys/): It is a thrill today going to the stores and buying sophisticated toys for the children.
- [Hardships of the Present](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/06/07/hardships-of-the-present/): There are many things that are considered as hardships or inconveniences today that were normal occurrences 25 years ago.
- [El Comisariato (The Commissary)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/31/el-comisariato-the-commissary/): Some older folks might want to take me farther back in time perhaps in the 1930’s or 40’s, but unfortunately I do not go so far back.
- [Shopping 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/25/shopping-25-years-ago/): A long with this article is an actual page of a shopping list used on October 14 probably in the year 1950. It was written by Don.
- [More on Village Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/17/more-on-village-life/): If you walk around San Pedro today, you would be amazed on how much things have changed in the last 15 years and much more on the last 40.
- [Village Life, Simple & Easy](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/10/village-life-simple-easy/): When we think of a village we usually think of a very simple way of life where you are awakened by the singing of birds and not of tractors.
- [Things of the Past Made of Good Stuff!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/05/04/things-of-the-past-made-of-good-stuff/): I am sure you have at some time said that those things that were made in the past are made of good stuff.
- [Let’s Enjoy More Sailing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/26/lets-enjoy-more-sailing/): Last week we learned about how to operate the rudder of a sailing boat as well as how to place the ballast in your boat.
- [Let’s Learn About Sailing Boats](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/20/lets-learn-about-sailing-boats/): Sailing boats are almost a thing of the past in San Pedro. To have a boat was the best thing in your life 25 years ago, and it was a lot of fun.
- [Remembering Easter in the 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/12/remembering-easter-in-the-1950s/): There are many things that were so different with the celebration of Easter in the past.
- [Cloth Diapers vs. Pampers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/04/05/cloth-diapers-vs-pampers/): I sit outside my home on the deck near the swimming pool as some good friends have a swim with their lovely little girl.
- [Our Good Friend “Spanish” Jose Pacifico](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/30/our-good-friend-spanish-jose-pacifico/): Jose Pacífico is his name. Most people call him “Spanish” here in San Pedro, a nickname that stuck to him like crazy glue.
- [Soccer Team Los Atleticos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/23/soccer-team-los-atleticos/): I have recently received a very heartwarming letter from one of my ex-students and graduate of San Pedro High in the 1970.
- [Reading the Clouds](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/16/reading-the-clouds/): There are people today that can read the palm of the hands. There are others who can foretell your future by reading from a deck of cards.
- [Boxing Matches](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/10/boxing-matches/): The other day I watched some good boxing between Joe Calzaghe and Jeff Lacy and I could not help reminisce about some boxing that used to happen in San Pedro twenty five years ago.
- [Children Eating Sand](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/03/03/children-eating-sand/): Teacher, teacher, Pedro is eating sand,” This kind of accusation was common from children at school who discovered that a boy was eating sand.
- [No Politics, No Campaigns](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/23/no-politics-no-campaigns/): We can safely say that 25 years ago there was no politics in San Pedro.
- [Where are our Beaches?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/16/where-are-our-beaches/): Back in 1998 past town board Councilor Omar Guerrero showed me some plans for beach expansion and beautification.
- [How Yours Truly Got Into Politics...](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/09/how-yours-truly-got-into-politics/): I got into politics in a most interesting way in 1971, and after I got in I remained committed to politics until 1991, when I retired.I was only 21 years old and I was curious about what was happening at a village council meeting held at the local cinema, Teatro Arenas.
- [Beachcombing That Struck Perfume](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/02/02/beachcombing-that-struck-perfume/): At times Sanpedranos have gone beachcombing looking for things they can use like lumber to build a fence or bamboo to repair lobster pats.
- [Apples on the Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/26/apples-on-the-beach/): Imagine a time when apples were enjoyed for about two or three weeks of Christmas only. Apples were not seen on the shelves of the stores throughout the year.
- [More on Beachcombing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/19/more-on-beachcombing/): Last week we took you beachcombing in the 1960’s, and we found interesting objects that had floated to the beaches along the coast of San Pedro.
- [Vamos a Playar (Beachcombing)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/12/vamos-a-playar-beachcombing/): The word “playador” means a beachcomber. Therefore Hotel Playador actually refers to the pastime of beachcombing.
- [Toughest Time in Fisherman’s Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2006/01/06/toughest-time-in-fishermans-life/): After the Christmas and New Year’s vacations, our tourists are returning home to their daily routines.
- [Who was King, Man or Animal?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/12/08/who-was-king-man-or-animal/): Indeed the world changes and so do customs and traditions, laws, events, even people.
- [Funny Side of “Serenatas”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/12/01/funny-side-of-serenatas/): Last week we enjoyed the romantic side of the “serenatas” or serenades. It was certainly a macho thing as only men took serenades to the girl of their dreams.
- [“Serenata” How Romantic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/24/serenata-how-romantic/): Do you consider a young lad singing a love song at your doorstep a romantic event?
- [Garifunas in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/17/garifunas-in-san-pedro/): I have just learned at the 2005 Miss Garifuna Pageant, which I thoroughly enjoyed, that there are 2,500 Garifunas living in San Pedro.
- [Oil on Ambergris Caye Since 1950’s](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/10/oil-on-ambergris-caye-since-1950s/): Fifty years ago there were rumors going around San Pedro that there was oil on the island.
- [Inventions of Yesteryear](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/11/03/inventions-of-yesteryear/): Indeed necessity is the mother of inventions as I commented last week.
- [Necessity is the Mother of Invention](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/26/necessity-is-the-mother-of-invention/): This weekend I had a craving to drink something we used to drink plenty in San Pedro twenty five years ago, that is red Fanta or the Strawberry pop mixed with pet milk and sugar corn with lots of ice.
- [Baking Corn Tortillas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/19/baking-corn-tortillas/): There is a new corn tortilla factory in town, in the San Pablo area, and I am going to write about it not because it is a convenient store in my area, but because it reminds me of baking tortillas 25 years ago.
- [The San Pedro Police Station](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/13/the-san-pedro-police-station/): Visiting San Pedro over the week end was a good friend Mr. Alpuche, who used to be the police officer in the 1950’s.
- [Our Beloved R.C. Primary School](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/10/05/our-beloved-r-c-primary-school/): I can talk about my primary school in the forties and which I attended in the 1950’s.
- [Beloved Policemen of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/28/beloved-policemen-of-the-past/): Have you ever wondered how people will remember you when you are gone?
- [The Great Sail Makers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/21/the-great-sail-makers/): Making things was no problem in San Pedro 25 years ago. We made our own candy - casham, tableta, coco brut, and piñon.
- [Our World Famous Skindivers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/14/our-world-famous-skindivers/): Last week I touched on some of the tough aspects of the life of a skin diver like the absence of having a fresh water bath or sleeping on the deck of the boat wrapped up in the sail.
- [Thoughts of a Fisherman](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/09/07/thoughts-of-a-fisherman/): Have you ever wondered what thoughts go through the mind of a baby? What are the thoughts of a housewife as she lays her head on the pillow?
- [When Ice was Scarce](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/31/when-ice-was-scarce/): The other day my daughter, who got her ingenuity from her dad, who got his ingenuity from his dad, was making flavored syrup to enjoy some “raspado” or” fresco” right at home.
- [Forget the Tablita!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/10/forget-the-tablita/): At a recent gathering with some old friends, some of whom were old time fishermen, the topic came out as to why the last generation of folks had so many children compared to today’s families.
- [Dancing. A Very Special Event](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/08/03/dancing-a-very-special-event/): Dancing is a lively activity today and very much liked by most people, but it is not a very special event like it used to be in the past.
- [No Costa Maya. Ony The Great Mestizadas](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/28/no-costa-maya-ony-the-great-mestizadas/): Will be updated soon.
- [Boarding up the Glass Windows for Hurricanes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/20/boarding-up-the-glass-windows-for-hurricanes/): Which glass windows? There were no glass windows on houses twenty five years ago.
- [Celebrating Birthday Parties](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/13/celebrating-birthday-parties/): My little grandson’s birthday party is right upon us and someone asked the question, “Will there be rum punch and beer at the party?” Someone else quickly added, “Why should there be?
- [Late Comers to San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/07/06/late-comers-to-san-pedro/): The following are definitely late comers to San Pedro. And I am not talking about people who came late to San Pedro, but about things.
- [157 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/22/157-years-ago/): Can Twenty Five Years Ago go 157 years ago this time?
- [Wise Saying Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/15/wise-saying-part-3/): I hope nobody is calling you a “pendejo” after last week’s article on that topic. Remember the saying: “ Amores de lejos, amores de pendejos”.
- [More Wise Old Sayings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/08/more-wise-old-sayings/): Will Be Updated soon.
- [Wise Old Sayings. Proverbs of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/06/01/wise-old-sayings-proverbs-of-san-pedro/): You will find proverbs wherever you go and they are usually some wise saying that locks up a lot of truth.
- [Because You Asked for it. Final Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/26/because-you-asked-for-it-final-home-remedies/): Lots of young people have expressed interest in some remedies of 25 years ago.
- [Real Home Remedies, Not Superstitions](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/18/real-home-remedies-not-superstitions/): If you have not yet tried any of the home remedies discussed so far, chances are you never get sick or you like to run to the doctor as your first recourse.
- [More Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/11/more-home-remedies/): Well, no lawsuit yet, and still not in jail for malpractice. So I have a few more home remedies (medicinas caseras) that were popular 25 years ago.
- [Good Old Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/05/05/good-old-home-remedies/): There is this fear for sickness, and for every little thing some people rush to the doctor.
- [Some Dying Arts for Ladies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/27/some-dying-arts-for-ladies/): What are the favorite pastimes for young ladies today?
- [No Telephones. SO WHAT?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/20/no-telephones-so-what/): In the 1950’s and 1960’s we used to live very happily and effectively without telephones.
- [Punishment at School](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/13/punishment-at-school/): Will be updated soon.
- [Living with Today’s Salary but with Yesterday’s Prices](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/04/06/living-with-todays-salary-but-with-yesterdays-prices/): Wouldn’t it be fabulous if we could be living now with today’s salaries but with the prices of yesterday or twenty five years ago? Wow!
- [More on Those Famous ‘Firsts’](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/31/more-on-those-famous-firsts/): FIRST SCUBA DIVERS: I do not have a documented record of many of these firsts, but a good and accurate idea of most of them.
- [The Mass of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/24/the-mass-of-the-past/): Dominus vu Biscum. Et cum spiritu tu.
- [The Power of the Moon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/17/the-power-of-the-moon/): What a lovely sight to behold is the moon. It is best appreciated on dark nights and more so if there are no electric lights.
- [Hardships of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/11/hardships-of-the-past/): The column “Twenty Five Years Ago” still has many items in the series of “first’s” in San Pedro.
- [If you like ‘em. More First’s on San Pedro Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/03/03/if-you-like-em-more-firsts-on-san-pedro-part-2/): FIRST MISS SAN PEDRO: Lovely girls in San Pedro there have always been and Sanpedranos have no difficulty in locating one for a beautiful wife.
- [If you like ‘em. More First’s on San Pedro Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/24/if-you-like-em-more-firsts-on-san-pedro-part-1/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [More First’s for San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/17/more-firsts-for-san-pedro/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [A Few More First’s in San Pedro Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/10/a-few-more-firsts-in-san-pedro-part-2/): For the newcomers to San Pedro, here is a summary of a few “firsts”. You can learn a whole lot of informal history about San Pedro by simply perusing along.
- [A Few More First’s in San Pedro Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/02/03/a-few-more-firsts-in-san-pedro-part-1/): Last week I hit in summary form a little bit of history of San Pedro by acknowledging the very first ones.
- [Great Names in Carnival](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/20/great-names-in-carnival/): Carnival has always been fun and is still a lot of fun today as far as “comparsas” or street dancing goes. In San Pedro it is called Carnabal.
- [The Best Workout 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/13/the-best-workout-25-years-ago/): People have always needed to keep fit and healthy, and that is true of 25 years ago and today as well.
- [The Cleanest Days of San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2005/01/05/the-cleanest-days-of-san-pedro/): San Pedro has always been a pretty clean place.
- [The Cold Fronts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/31/the-cold-fronts/): It has been cold like never before in Mexico this year and even in several parts of the United States.
- [Handy Tools...Skilled Carpenters](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2004/12/23/handy-tools-skilled-carpenters/): Those of us who like carpentry spend a lot of our spare time doing carpentry chores around the home, especially around Christmas time.
- [Mass In Latin](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/21/mass-in-latin/): Dominus vu Biscum. Et cum spiritu tu.
- [Animal Planet’s Wild Recon to feature Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/animal-planets-wild-recon-to-feature-belize/): Beautiful Belize is being discovered little by little and it has gotten its fair share of publicity recently with international TV shows.
- [Holiday Boat Parade Committee Gives Back To The Community](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/holiday-boat-parade-committee-gives-back-to-the-community/): The San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade Committee has been working arduously year after year to provide residents every Christmas a spectacular Lighted Boat Parade.
- [HeaVenly Belize!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/heavenly-belize/): “Heavenly Belize” This is the name pilot-photographer Marius Jovaisa chose for his book of photographs about Belize.
- [34 Years Jail Time To Island Burglar](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/34-years-jail-time-to-island-burglar/): SP Thief linked to multiple burglaries.
- [Three Restaurants assist Liberty Children’s Home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/three-restaurants-assist-liberty-childrens-home/): San Pedro, Belize, January 11, 2010 – Three of San Pedro’s most popular restaurants, Blue Water Grill, Caliente and Red Ginger, are now giving back to Belize in an innovative way.
- [Connections to help Boost Tourist Arrivals](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/connections-to-help-boost-tourist-arrivals/): On April 24, 2009 Mayor Elsa Paz visited Los Angeles, California upon invitation from the Consul General of Belize to California, Hon. Roland H. York.
- [Sacred Moments](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/14/sacred-moments/): Two birds skimmed across the water chasing each other in a playful skate.
- [Back To School](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/14/back-to-school/): Back to school is the same today as it was back then.
- [All In A Day's Catch!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/14/all-in-a-days-catch/): During their vacation on La Isla Bonita, friendly couple Amy and Henry Stanley from Chillicothe, Ohio, went out to sea with a sharp tour guide – Tomas from El Pescador.
- [Cooking… A Woman Thing?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/14/cooking-a-woman-thing/): Ooops, so you missed last week’s article on “machismo” (chauvinism) dealing with the wife having to heat up her husband’s bucket bath, swatting the flies away so he would eat peacefully, and not being able to go to a party alone, while he could.
- [Welcome To Little Belize Restaurant A Taste of Belize in California](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/welcome-to-little-belize-restaurant-a-taste-of-belize-in-california/): Established in May of 2001 and located in downtown Inglewood, Little Belize Restaurant offers exquisite Caribbean cuisine.
- [Top Producer Scott Storch Working on Shyne's New Album](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/top-producer-scott-storch-working-on-shynes-new-album/): Shyne confirmed his determination to get to work on his new album this month after recruiting producer Shawty Redd to assist on the project.
- [Person of the Year ’09 Melanie Paz](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/person-of-the-year-09-melanie-paz/): San Pedro has had it generous dose of visits of celebrities from all over the world and of various categories- athletes, actors, artists, models, entertainers, politicians, heads of states, chefs, magazines, T V personalities, and a host of philanthropists.
- [Resident Fights Back In Attempted Burglary](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/resident-fights-back-in-attempted-burglary/): 2010 has arrived and with it many persons wished for a prosperous New Year, good health, love, hope, peace and joy.
- [New Year’s Baby. Congrats to Baby Leal!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/new-years-baby-congrats-to-baby-leal/): Oh, the joy of having a new baby in the family, and in the community.
- [Tighter Security at Airports Terrorism Attempt Triggers Beefed up Security](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/tighter-security-at-airports-terrorism-attempt-triggers-beefed-up-security/): Passengers leaving airports across the Caribbean are being forced to undergo stringent security checks before being allowed to board planes headed for the United States, following a terrorism attempt on Christmas Day.
- [Survival Handbook 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/07/survival-handbook-2010/): It’s the beginning of a new year and I think it’s a good time to look at ways to improve your quality of life for next year.
- [Who's Afraid of Sharks?](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/07/whos-afraid-of-sharks/): What did people do with sharks this small in San Pedro? Pose for the camera as this pioneer tourist guide, Abel Guerrero did?
- [Transportation on La Isla Bonita](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/07/transportation-on-la-isla-bonita/): There are many forms of transportation on la Isla Bonita but this one has to be the most creative one.
- [It Was All About Machismo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/07/it-was-all-about-machismo/): Oooops, I thought. Ambergris Today is coming up with a new and exciting column.
- [Real Unconditional Love](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/24/real-unconditional-love/): There are many different religions and cultural beliefs practiced in our world; each with its own customs and personality.
- [Village Christmas In The 1950’s Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/24/village-christmas-in-the-1950s-part-2/): As I reminisce about Christmas 25 years ago, I find out with a sense of nostalgia some aspects that have disappeared from the goof old fashioned Christmas Belizean style and in particular San Pedro style.
- [Facing the Passage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/17/facing-the-passage/): The tides go in and out. The day begins and ends, night follows. Something grows, something withers away. There is a start and a finish in our human dimension.
- [Christmas in the Village in the 1950’s Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/17/christmas-in-the-village-in-the-1950s-part-1/): As Christmas comes around the corner, I reminisce to my childhood Christmas days, and I will start by emphatically stating that they were not as extravagant as today’s, but they were certainly a lot of fun and everyone eagerly awaited its coming.
- [Wisdom of the Third Eye](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/10/wisdom-of-the-third-eye/): One morning I was sitting on a dock looking out to see, lost in the moment, my mind far away in deep thought.
- [Keep Peace Daily](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/03/keep-peace-daily/): The other day I put my t-shirt on inside out. I never noticed what I did until much later.
- [The Legendary Cuz](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/03/the-legendary-cuz/): During the days of the Silver Township celebration of San Pedro Town, the name of Louis Sylvestre Cuz was repeatedly heard on the talk shows, the street, and on stage the night of the awards event.
- [Never, Never, Give Up!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/19/never-never-give-up/): “Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure.
- [Las Animas / The Spirits](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/19/las-animas-the-spirits/): Do people have spirits that remain roaming around the earth after one dies? Yes they do. How can I be so certain?
- [2012 is it The End?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/12/2012-is-it-the-end/): Recently there is a lot of hype about the coming of the year 2012. There is a movie scheduled to be released, Friday November the 13th.
- [Strange Happenings of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/12/strange-happenings-of-the-past/): At one time I wrote about several fables like the story of the giant lobster whose shell was used as a dory.
- [Your Authentic You](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/05/your-authentic-you/): “May you always swim in the ocean of abundance while manifesting your own divine destiny.
- [A Recession 25 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/05/a-recession-25-years-ago/): No! Not Really!
- [Make Everyday Friday](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/28/make-everyday-friday/): If you have one eye on yesterday and one eye on tomorrow, you're going to be cockeyed today.
- [Romance and More Romance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/28/romance-and-more-romance/): I did ask for feedback on the story about courting, call it romance if you wish, twenty five years ago, and I got several comments.
- [No Father Thinks His Child is Ugly](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/21/no-father-thinks-his-child-is-ugly/): We are all familiar with prejudice; it has many disguises, culture, religion, male/female roles, racism, nationalism, sexuality, etc.
- [Courting Time](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/21/courting-time/): When a guy realized that he liked this particular girl, he made his plan to try to reach her to communicate this message.
- [Everyday Miracles](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/15/everyday-miracles/): “You can live your life as though everything is a miracle, or as though nothing is.
- [An Era of No Crime](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/15/an-era-of-no-crime/): A lot of friends who like to read Twenty Five Years Ago like to ask me to write things or times when we did not have certain things like airplanes, electricity, ice or vehicles.
- [Authentic Quality Time](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/07/authentic-quality-time/): An acquaintance of mine complained to me saying, “I don’t understand my wife, she says, “we don’t spend any time together.” I asked him how he spends his time.
- [La X’tabai, The Enchantress](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/07/la-xtabai-the-enchantress/): Folklore stories and myths have a reason.
- [Acceptance & Resistance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/30/acceptance-resistance/): Some things change, some things seem to stay the same. Years ago when I moved to San Pedro it was slow.
- [The Cry of La Llorona](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/30/the-cry-of-la-llorona/): Llorona-This is what they would call you today and it was what we called those persons who were easy to cry.
- [Hidden Values](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/24/hidden-values/): It was my birthday last weekend and as a gift I received a trip to Hidden Valley Inn.
- ["El Tata Balan"- San Pedro Folklore](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/24/el-tata-balan-san-pedro-folklore/): Twenty Five Years Ago there were tales of many legendary characters and each one for a particular reason.
- [Why, Love?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/16/why-love/): I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
- [The Alux at Cayo Espanto](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/16/the-alux-at-cayo-espanto/): Espanto is a Spanish word meaning frighten/frightening.
- [Father, Mother, Brother, Sister](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/10/father-mother-brother-sister/): My mother and father’s Love included “tough love” which was to beat us when we disobeyed. Growing up in my time this was normal.
- [Those Old Fashioned Swimsuits!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/10/those-old-fashioned-swimsuits/): Saturday night as I enjoyed the Miss San Pedro Beauty, Elegance, Talent, Courage, and Intelligence Pageant, I could not help but recall to mind the use of swimsuits twenty five years ago.
- [Mayan Time Countdown](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/02/mayan-time-countdown/): The Palm leaves were dancing in the breeze and the sun was kissing the turquoise green waters as I stepped off my bottom step onto the noonday sand.
- [There was “Purga and then LOMBRICERA”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/02/there-was-purga-and-then-lombricera/): My last column dealt with the much dreaded practice of de-worming kids with Castor oil or “Purga” as it was called back then.
- [Wealth Consciousness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/08/12/wealth-consciousness/): Being outwardly rich is really no guarantee that you're truly wealthy where it counts.
- [That Dreadful Purga (de-worming medicine)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/08/12/that-dreadful-purga-de-worming-medicine/): I can call this story: THE WORST EPISODE OF A CHILD’S LIFE TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO, and that is because today I will tell you the worst story of my life and I am sure it was so for all children.
- [Get Real Responsible](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/08/05/get-real-responsible/): In last week’s column I wrote about clearing emotional baggage. One of the tools I discussed was traveling through your fears. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
- [What City People Ate That Islanders Didn't?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/08/05/what-city-people-ate-that-islanders-didnt/): Was talking to a friend the other day about things she eats and things she won’t eat. Of course we concentrated in game meat, which goes according to culture.
- [Emotional Baggage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/29/emotional-baggage/): Waiting in an airport for my bags to appear on a carousel, I noticed a woman and her young daughter standing beside me.
- [Getting Rid Of Rats Was Fun](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/29/getting-rid-of-rats-was-fun/): Without the use of sophisticated equipment we have seen ways of eliminating houseflies, mosquitoes, and the pigeons with the “Twenty Five Years Ago Formula”.
- [A Man’s Tough Love](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/22/a-mans-tough-love/): I was raised tough by my father. He would often say he wants all his boys to be strong; the world has no place for “sissy” men.
- [Getting Rid Of Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/22/getting-rid-of-pigeons/): In past columns we have seen how Sanpedranos dealt with the problems of some animals that became pests.
- [Wisdom of the Heart](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/15/wisdom-of-the-heart/): It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.
- [Drive Them Mosquitos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/15/drive-them-mosquitos/): My grandfather used to say, “The mosquitoes deserve to live too.” And my father used to say, “How can such a tiny animal like a mosquito bother you?” But the real problem is not the mosquito.
- [Wisdom in Every Wound](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/08/wisdom-in-every-wound/): Some pains never really goes away; they are like dull stains on a white shirt. We can’t see them clearly, but we know that they are there.
- [Secret To Long Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/08/secret-to-long-life/): Either the people of old days were made of good material, their genes were early death proof, or they had some fine secret that really worked, but the people of old lived quite some more years than our present generation.
- [Patience, Patience, Patience](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/01/patience-patience-patience/): God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
- [Spanglish or Spamaya](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/01/spanglish-or-spamaya/): In our present day San Pedro we speak a lot of Spanglish which is basically a lot of Spanish with some English words mixed into it.
- [Reshape Your Body Beliefs](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/24/reshape-your-body-beliefs/): Your body is a temple, but only if you treat it as one.
- [Staying In Primary School Until 14](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/24/staying-in-primary-school-until-14/): This is the graduation season, the month of June. Back in time there was no graduations in San Pedro, even though we had one R.C.
- [Consequences, Circumstances & Beliefs](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/17/consequences-circumstances-beliefs/): We have all heard stories of growing up with abuse. Some of us actually lived it. Growing up in a household with a mean spirited angry father or mother.
- [The Village Bells and Its Chimes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/17/the-village-bells-and-its-chimes/): Make no mistake, if there is a fire you are bound to know when the fire truck with its siren flies by.
- [Seasons of Your Desire](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/10/seasons-of-your-desire/): There are seasons for everything. All is transient and continually unfolding. Your emotions and desires are also constantly changes.
- [Getting Rid of Those Annoying Flies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/10/getting-rid-of-those-annoying-flies/): The other day there was one single housefly inside the house after we had hashed some shark meat.
- [The Shift](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/03/the-shift/): Those who were shaken awake on Thursday last week can identify with my experience: Feeling the vibration of the floor beneath my feet, the startling awareness of the possibility of my building collapsing under the pressure of the earth’s movement.
- [Mayan Treasures Hidden in Cenotes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/03/mayan-treasures-hidden-in-cenotes/): This new discovery a sink hole that came about just at the time of the earthquake has many people associating a sink hole to a “cenote”.
- [“Player Hater”](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/28/player-hater/): In recent years the term “Player Hater” has become very popular.
- [Fisherman Lies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/28/fisherman-lies/): Fisherman lies, they used to call them. Ever wondered why? Because the fish that got away was usually the largest fish of the day’s expedition.
- [The Power of Acceptance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/20/the-power-of-acceptance/): Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.
- [Latrines on the Lagoon "Embarcaderos"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/20/latrines-on-the-lagoon-embarcaderos/): Part two of the Embarcaderos will take us from the garbage dump sites to the toilets over the lagoon.
- [Speak Up For Yourself](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/13/speak-up-for-yourself/): We have all had, or heard this complaint going around; you or someone you know who does not like the way they are being treated.
- [The Famous/Infamous Embarcaderos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/13/the-famous-infamous-embarcaderos/): There is a famous embarcadero in Mexico known as Xochimilco, a romantic waterway and tourist attraction.
- [Get Real About Fear](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/06/get-real-about-fear/): A pilgrim on his way to a small village outside of Baghdad meet up with the plague one day, “where are you going?” asked the pilgrim.
- [A Man’s Pregnancy Symptoms?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/06/a-mans-pregnancy-symptoms/): It was said that one mother-in-law knew that the child was her grandson because her daughter carried the baby in her womb, but the other mother-in-law was not totally sure if the child was for her son.
- [The Perfect You](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/29/the-perfect-you/): When you aim for perfection, you discover it's a moving target.
- [Lots Of Game Meat](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/29/lots-of-game-meat/): It Is true that twenty five years ago there was very little beef and only some pork and some poultry on the island, but our avid hunters tell us that there was plenty of game meat.
- [You Get What You Believe](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/22/you-get-what-you-believe/): "One man's superstition is another man's insight."
- [San Pedro’s Firsts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/22/san-pedros-firsts/): The last column on Nurse Neria Arceo, our first local nurse on the Island, has prompted friends to ask who were firsts in other areas.
- [Tools to Di – stress yourself](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/15/tools-to-di-stress-yourself/): Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.
- [First Sanpedrana Nurse](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/15/first-sanpedrana-nurse/): There is always a little spice of curiosity in knowing who the first one was as I am sure all of you remember who the first one was to give you your first kiss.
- [Your Peace in Paradise](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/08/your-peace-in-paradise/): I meet people who come to San Pedro searching for peace, daily. They are looking for the perfect place, “their slice of paradise”. But is peace in paradise?
- [Easter - An Entire Village Hotel](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/08/easter-an-entire-village-hotel/): Back in the 1950’s, the Easter festivities were a big deal in San Pedro.
- [Stop Emotional Eating!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/01/stop-emotional-eating/): Be careful of the words you say, keep them soft and sweet; You never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat.
- [60 Minutes Of Earth Hour](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/01/60-minutes-of-earth-hour/): In the first part of the 20th century, from 1900 to about 1960, we observed 12 hours of earth hour, not voluntarily, but by force.
- [Faith & Security](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/26/faith-security/): Faith is the light that guides you through the darkness.
- [Our Living Kite](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/25/our-living-kite/): Yeah, that’s right, while it was every household’s custom to raise chickens and ducks to some extent, the children of twenty five years ago had other more interesting things to do, at least in the area of fun.
- [Build Emotional Strength](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/18/build-emotional-strength/): Emotional strength pertains to your level of resiliency, flexibility and your beliefs.
- [Cockadoodle Doo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/18/cockadoodle-doo/): Lately I have been hearing a rooster crowing early in the morning in the San Pablo area where I live.
- [Change Your Thinking Change your Life](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/12/change-your-thinking-change-your-life/): The quality of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
- [Tracing the History of Music](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/12/tracing-the-history-of-music/): I have an autographed copy of Danny Vasquez’s book in which he writes of his life in San Pedro.
- [The Human Factor](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/06/the-human-factor/): One of the attributes of being a person is to know that it’s all right to be human. To be the greatest achiever of all time is to be a fine human being.
- [The Bishop Welcomed like a Rockstar](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/06/the-bishop-welcomed-like-a-rockstar/): Way back I history, priests visited San Pedro Village once in a while, and a bishop only came for confirmation every five years or so.
- [Kindness Pays Off](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/26/kindness-pays-off/): "All your words and actions define the world you want to live in."
- [The First Bars](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/26/the-first-bars/): Someone asked: “Did bars come to San Pedro before the Banks?” Before I answer this question I want to say that the bars of yester years operated under tighter regulations than today and certainly did not include some of these activities that I hear we have today like destroying the tables, monkey climbing on a pole and demonstrations against the heat by taking off all the clothes.
- [Do Your Best!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/19/do-your-best/): After learning and studying, sometimes it’s necessary to forget it all to find a solution.
- [Beginning Of Banking](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/19/beginning-of-banking/): I guess that the presence of so many banks in San Pedro speaks of the booming economy of the Island.
- [The First Machine](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/18/the-first-machine/): You are I, am I you?
- [The Love that Counts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/12/the-love-that-counts/): No matter what I say, what I believe, and what I do, I’m bankrupt without love.
- [Old Was Stronger](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/12/old-was-stronger/): I have many examples to prove that “Older was Better” but I am not going to talk about computers, cameras, I pods, cell phones, fax machines, printers nor stereo systems because I don’t have a chance to prove this point.
- [Thriving in Crisis](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/02/05/thriving-in-crisis/): You don’t have to look far to hear about crisis today.
- [Communicating The Island Way](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/02/05/communicating-the-island-way/): What do these have in common- post cards, wedding invitations, newspapers, radio, television, computers, telephones, and chalkboards and smoke?
- [Hard Work Built San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/29/hard-work-built-san-pedro/): I used to like politics when it was all about service. Sad to say, I feel that today for many people it is all about what one can get and how one can get more.
- [Raising Pigs For The Dinner Table](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/22/raising-pigs-for-the-dinner-table/): In my book “Twenty Five Years Ago” I spoke about chores that children had to do early morning before going to school and repeat it at the end of the day.
- [Fresh Water In The Caribbean Sea? More Strange Happenings.](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/21/fresh-water-in-the-caribbean-sea-more-strange-happenings/): A few weeks ago, I started on a strange phenomenon, a floating conch, which is not a fable but a really strange happening. And there are more.
- [Fish While You Sleep](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/15/fish-while-you-sleep/): Most tourists enjoy different types of fishing. Some go drop line fishing which requires patience lots of time and good luck.
- [A Trip To The Great City](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/08/a-trip-to-the-great-city/): In this issue I wish to reprint a page from my book Twenty Five Years Ago to re-live the memory of part of the life of Tio Pil, who has just been laid to eternal rest.
- [Giant Story…Giant Deer…](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/01/03/giant-storygiant-deer/): When Don Anselmo, our storyteller, saw the giant deer with the trees growing on its back, he immediately remembered that earlier that year he had shot a deer with palms seeds as pellets.
- [The Running Trees](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/24/the-running-trees/): The story last week of the giant lobster tail might have remained only a tale of San Pedro, but this next one told by the same don Anselmo Marin San Pedro’s best storyteller in the 1950’s might be too large a potato for the frying pan.
- [The Huge Lobster](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/18/the-huge-lobster/): Some stories are too good to believe, and this is certainly one that someone had wished, and he used to swear that it was true.
- [The New Born Baby](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/11/the-new-born-baby/): I looked at Ambergris Today and noticed all the gifts and goodies for the first baby to be born in 2009, and I went, “Wow! All of that for one baby.
- [Roasting Cockroaches](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/12/04/roasting-cockroaches/): As strange as it might sound, as weird as you might think, as much as you might cringe your nose, these things happened twenty five years ago, and though you might not have a need to do that today, at least you will understand why it was so useful back in the 1940’s and 50’s.
- [The Aftermath of Hattie Part 3](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/27/the-aftermath-of-hattie-part-3/): Even before the break of dawn which never arrived on the morning of November 1, 1961, everyone knew that Hurricane Hattie had left severe repercussions.
- [Hattie the Monster Part 2 -  Horrible Holloween](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/20/hattie-the-monster-part-2-horrible-holloween/): It is ironical that there being a strong wind outside, it would be so hot inside a building.
- [Monstrous Hurricane Hattie](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/13/monstrous-hurricane-hattie/): Forty seven years ago on October 31, 1961, British Honduras, now Belize, was struck by a powerful and monstrous hurricane that changed the face of the entire country.
- [Dia de los Muertos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/11/06/dia-de-los-muertos/): Last week I heard David Marin and Julio Sosa at the morning show at The Reef Radio happily discussing about tales and legends about the month of November, considered in Belize and in Mexico as well as most Latin America, as the month of the Dead.
- [Strange Anecdotes About Animals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/29/strange-anecdotes-about-animals/): I see some strange things done with animals today, some of which I agree with and some not. I see animals dressed in skirts and sunglasses.
- [Deer Meat, a Celebrated Menu](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/22/deer-meat-a-celebrated-menu/): I have never gone hunting for deer nor peccary (wild pig), but I have many friends who do, and from what they tell me, it is a fun-filled yet difficult trek.
- [Large Wild Animals on the Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/16/large-wild-animals-on-the-caye/): Several persons have asked me to write about wild animals, I mean large animals that roam the bushes of Ambergris Caye.
- [Cattle on Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/08/cattle-on-ambergris-caye/): Okay, you have heard several stories about there being no meat on the Island of Ambergris Caye and in San Pedro.
- [Delicious Manatee!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/10/01/delicious-manatee/): Please don’t get me wrong because I am not trying to encourage the hunting of manatees, a mammal in the wild and protected for good reasons.
- [The Illegal Bone Fish](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/25/the-illegal-bone-fish/): How unfortunate that today nobody has the privilege of enjoying a delicious fish soup called “Torta de Macabi”! It used to be awesome, an island favorite.
- [Sure or Unsure? Homemade Deodorant](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/17/sure-or-unsure-homemade-deodorant/): I was taking my early morning walk last week when I came up with my topic for this week.
- [Bleaching Clothes in the Night](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/11/bleaching-clothes-in-the-night/): Twenty Five years ago there were not many ways of bleaching clothes, but one simple way.
- [Fruits of the Island](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/09/03/fruits-of-the-island/): Last year while walking downtown Albert Street in Belize City, I saw a fruit vendor offering for sale seagrapes.
- [The San Pedro Mestizo Festival](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/08/13/the-san-pedro-mestizo-festival/): In the late 19th century and the early 20th century from 1900 to about 1940, the San Pedro people celebrated a grand Mestizo Festival known as “La Gran Mestizada”.
- [Margarito the Midget](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/08/06/margarito-the-midget/): No, there were no renowned celebrities, artists, actors etc. twenty five years ago like we have today for the Costa Maya Festival.
- [Big Time Baron Bliss Day](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/30/big-time-baron-bliss-day/): With the big festival of Costa Maya right around the corner, I have been narrating big events in old San Pedro like the Tenth of September celebrations and then the Annual Meeting celebration of the fishing cooperative.
- [Big-Time September 10](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/23/big-time-september-10/): Today there are so many cultural, social and civic events that the town waits for eagerly like Costa Maya, Mother’s Day, Miss San Pedro Pageant, Lagoon/Reef Challenge, September Block Party, Food Festival & Lobster Fest, to mention just a few.
- [Multi-purpose Sea Weed](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/16/multi-purpose-sea-weed/): For the past month or so during my morning walks down the beach I could not help noticing the great amounts of seaweed on the shoreline.
- [Run…Let’s See the Seaplane!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/09/runlets-see-the-seaplane/): Last week the landing of a seaplane caused a bit of excitement because it is something one does not see everyday (See page 6 for story).
- [Lobsters for the Gringo Market](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/07/02/lobsters-for-the-gringo-market/): I say these are lobsters for the gringo market because they were not to be consumed by Sanpedranos.
- [Señorita, Here is your Sun Tan!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/25/senorita-here-is-your-sun-tan/): On my walk down the beach I witnessed an incident that reminded me so much on the early days of tourism, and I’ll tell you why.
- [Piles of Coconut Husks](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/18/piles-of-coconut-husks/): On my walk down the beach last week I noticed the guys drinking coconut water from coconuts pulled near the beach which is public access.
- [Recycling](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/11/recycling/): I watched with interest last week the children of San Pedro marching in a demonstration pro “recycling”.
- [The Free Coconuts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/06/04/the-free-coconuts/): On my walk down the beach last week I noticed a small number of coconuts, about seven, lying right on the edge of the sea.
- [Beach Fishing](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/29/beach-fishing/): This week on one of my early morning walks down the beach I stopped by Banyan Bay beach area to chat with an old friend, Mr.
- [Those Rustic Tree Trunks](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/21/those-rustic-tree-trunks/): During one of my walks down the beach I observed this huge tree trunk that was dumped at an angle right on the beach.
- [A Walk Down The Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/05/14/a-walk-down-the-beach/): During my daily exercise walk down the beach, I meet a lot of interesting people and most of the time they remind me of incidences of 25 years ago.
- [Digging a Sea Turtle’s Nest](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/30/digging-a-sea-turtles-nest/): The other day I was taking my morning walk down the beach between the area of Corona del Mar past Banyan Bay up to The Royal Palm and I noticed the beautiful white sand along the beach and my mind could not resist reminiscing the days when my dad took me to the beach to hunt for sea turtle nests.
- [Aguamala “The Man-Of-War”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/23/aguamala-the-man-of-war/): I was taking my morning exercise walk down the beach last week and saw a Portuguese Man-of-War on the sand and surely my mind went through several stories about these dreaded, dangerous and venomous animals.
- [The Magic of the Lobster Pats](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/16/the-magic-of-the-lobster-pats/): The Sanpedrano fishermen earned their living using these lobster traps locally known as lobster pats or crayfish pats from the 1950’s through the 1980’s and to a very limited extent still used today.
- [Villager’s Fishing Rules: If it is in your net but it jumps in my boat it is mine!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/09/villagers-fishing-rules-if-it-is-in-your-net-but-it-jumps-in-my-boat-it-is-mine/): Fishing rules have existed 25 years ago and beyond. They were not laws from a moratorium, the police or from government.
- [Relationships with your EX](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/04/02/relationships-with-your-ex/): Last week Teen Talk Columnist Eni Gonzalez revealed through her inspiring interviews that most teenagers would happily continue a friendly relationship with an ex after breaking up.
- [Our Jumbo iPods](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/27/our-jumbo-ipods/): In terms of playing back music systems, we have today moved from small to smaller to tiny.
- [No Shop Signs](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/19/no-shop-signs/): There was a time in San Pedro when the few stores on the island did not have any signs with their names.
- [Public & Private Piers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/13/public-private-piers/): There was only one public pier and about three private piers 25 years ago. The public pier was used in several ways.
- [Boat Building In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/03/06/boat-building-in-san-pedro/): Building a sailing boat requires special talent, a skill only a few people were gifted with. Building a skiff also takes special skills.
- [Ever Heard of Coconut Apples?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/28/ever-heard-of-coconut-apples/): Apples don’t grow in San Pedro, but have you heard of coconut apples? Those grow abundantly in San Pedro, and they are delicious.
- [Lent, A Time of Sacrifice](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/21/lent-a-time-of-sacrifice/): Twenty Five years ago, when the time of lent came, it was a time of sincere sacrifice. Lent was not only about fasting, but a time to sacrifice.
- [Some Unpleasant School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/14/some-unpleasant-school-days/): Though there were many happy days in school, it is not to say that there were no unpleasant experiences. Some of them we would like to forget, but really can’t.
- [Happy School Days Again](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/02/08/happy-school-days-again/): A lot of folks are enjoying and reminiscing their happy school days and are calling to remind me of other fun activities.
- [Early Election Times](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/31/early-election-times/): With all the election fever going on, this column must give you a few anecdotes about some of the early elections in the history of Belize and San Pedro, of course.
- [Happy School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/24/happy-school-days/): Oh how I miss those fun days in primary school.
- [More on School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/17/more-on-school-days/): So we are continuing on the topic that school days were so very different from today.
- [School Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/10/school-days/): In the 1950’s school days were so different, but at the end of the day, the objectives of learning and good discipline were accomplished just as it is today.
- [Unique Traditions Bring in the New Year](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2008/01/04/unique-traditions-bring-in-the-new-year/): Today welcoming in the New Year with free champagne, fireworks and glitter may seem interesting but listen to this interesting and unique tradition of the 1950’s to welcome in the New Year.
- [Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year To Everyone!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/29/merry-christmas-and-a-happy-new-year-to-everyone/): One more year has transpired and no doubt it had its ups and downs. The angels in you have led you on the right path.
- [It’s Christmas Time](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/20/its-christmas-time/): Christmas is Christmas, but 25 years ago, it was celebrated quite differently, so here is a taste of Christmas 25 years ago.
- [Sanpedranos at the Panama Canal](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/13/sanpedranos-at-the-panama-canal/): How many of you know that there were a few Sanpedranos that worked in the construction of the Panama Canal?
- [The Epidemic In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/12/06/the-epidemic-in-san-pedro/): Did you know that there was an epidemic in San Pedro twenty five years ago? Well, don’t get scared that you missed it if you moved here around 1980.
- [Procession of the Spirits](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/29/procession-of-the-spirits/): There is a procession of candle lights approaching slowly from the reef in the direction of the beach.
- [Fun With Insects](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/23/fun-with-insects/): How different were insects and bugs 25 years ago from today?
- [The Turtle – A Living Dredge](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/11/15/the-turtle-a-living-dredge/): If you ever told Sanpedranos, 25 years ago, that it was illegal to catch sea turtles, or that the season was closed, you would have upset them so badly that they probably would have beaten you.
- [Mal De Ojo “The Evil Eye”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/31/mal-de-ojo-the-evil-eye/): Have you ever heard of “Mal de Ojo”, or The Evil Eye? Well, if you haven’t, now you will and you will be amazed at the energy that a person can generate.
- [Never Swallow Paper or Plastic](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/18/never-swallow-paper-or-plastic/): Before you even start thinking that this article is a joke, I want to warn you that it is serious, especially because it deals with children and they can be very curious.
- [Diapers, The Good and Bad Sides](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/10/diapers-the-good-and-bad-sides/): I guess you all know what diapers are, right? Well just in case you don’t, they are rectangular pieces of cloth used 25 years ago in place of pampers.
- [Husking Coconuts for a Living](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/10/03/husking-coconuts-for-a-living/): Can you imagine husking coconuts for a living? Husking refers to the act of peeling a coconut and by that I mean removing the shell from around the nut.
- [Hair Gel of What?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/26/hair-gel-of-what/): Can I barrow some of your King Hair Gel or Moco de Gorila gel or Punky Junky Gel for my “punk style”?
- [Where is Your Tuch](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/19/where-is-your-tuch/): Twenty five years ago the scar left after the cutting of the umbilical cord was called a “tuch”.
- [Sailing Boat Cargo of 500 Inhabitants](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/13/sailing-boat-cargo-of-500-inhabitants/): In the days (25 years ago) when the population of San Pedro was some 500 persons, the way to move cargo between San Pedro and Belize City was by sailing boat.
- [The Many Uses of Corn](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/09/06/the-many-uses-of-corn/): The Garifunas tease the Mestizos because they do not know the many dishes with green plantain.
- [House Appliances](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/29/house-appliances/): While today and 25 years ago a housewife’s day is spent all over the house cleaning and doing laundry etc. a great part of her day is spent in the kitchen.
- [The Shooshak](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/07/the-shooshak/): I remember when it was every boys dream to own his “Shooshak” to be able to do what dad did. The photo is very illustrating, so I will concentrate on its uses.
- [Delicious Outdoor Cooking – El Fogon](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/08/01/delicious-outdoor-cooking-el-fogon/): The beauty of a “Fogon” (fire hearth) used 25 years ago is that it is a stove, an oven, and a grill.
- [What are "Faginas"?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/07/25/what-are-faginas/): In the 1950 and 60's we did not have a lot of committees in San Pedro, but things still got done in the small laid-back fishing village.
- [Those Nails in the Kitchen](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/07/11/those-nails-in-the-kitchen/): Last week I placed two nails near my door entrance so that I could hang two hats and that reminded me of a common practice used 25 years ago.
- [Dia de San Pedro Procession](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/27/dia-de-san-pedro-procession/): This photograph locks so much history that instead of a flashback article, the editor suggested a feature article in this column.
- [Blessed Home Remedies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/20/blessed-home-remedies/): Today we will concentrate on the teeth. There is a lot to be said about the teeth today, but even more so about them twenty five years ago.
- [Home Remedies Saved The Day!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/06/06/home-remedies-saved-the-day/): Deep cuts or wounds were more common 25 years ago than today because people walked totally barefooted.
- [Lets Cure “Cagalera” (Loose Bowels)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/30/lets-cure-cagalera-loose-bowels/): Twenty five years ago San Pedro might have lacked doctors and nurses, but that is not to say that people lived without any mercy of the ailments and diseases.
- [The Flirty Girls of 25 Years Ago](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/24/the-flirty-girls-of-25-years-ago/): TODAY you hear the older folks talking about the young generation being ruthless and irresponsible, more so than in the 1930’s and 40’s. Perhaps they are right.
- [Pirates Fact & Myth](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/16/pirates-fact-myth/): Pirates were interesting people and everything you hear about them is a combination of truth and facts and a whole lot is myth or legend.
- [Those Tasty Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/09/those-tasty-pigeons/): Hey Dorian and you guys at the office at Ambergris Today, what makes you say that the pigeon situation in San Pedro is a real nuisance and that those flocks of pigeons are now pests?
- [No Women Drinking](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/05/02/no-women-drinking/): Even before I start this article, I would like to mention that back in 1992 I first wrote this article and one particular woman was extremely offended by the article.
- [Did You Inherit Land?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/25/did-you-inherit-land/): This past weekend I was having a very pleasant and interesting conversation with my very good friends Wil Escalante and Thomas Kirkpatrick.
- [How Weddings Were So Different](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/18/how-weddings-were-so-different/): Weddings are weddings and you would think that as long as there was a bride and a groom and a party, there you have a wedding.
- [Collecting Bad Debts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/04/04/collecting-bad-debts/): Bad debts…there has always been bad debts.
- [Tattoos For The Young And Old](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/28/tattoos-for-the-young-and-old/): Oh yes, tattoos go back to around the year 1965 as far as local tattoos go here in San Pedro.
- [The Arrival of Outboard Motors](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/21/the-arrival-of-outboard-motors/): Back in the late 1950’s and early 1960’s, the arrival of the outboard motors in San Pedro was quite a revolution.
- [Where There’s A Will There’s A Way](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/15/where-theres-a-will-theres-a-way/): San Pedro High School is only 35 years old. In terms of schools it is a pretty young school with some over one hundred years old like SJC and St.
- [Fun in the Kraal](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/08/fun-in-the-kraal/): Most people in San Pedro today would not know what a kraal is, so we will have to draw a diagram of one to give you the full idea.
- [Reminiscing the British Soldiers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2007/03/01/reminiscing-the-british-soldiers/): They were here to guarantee the safety and protection of Belize even before our independence and a few years later on.
- [Taking 60 Mins for Mother Earth](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/taking-60-mins-for-mother-earth/): Earth hour is a worldwide happening prepared by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) and is held on the last Saturday of March every year.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Lynn’s Boutique](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/01/dorians-angels-at-lynns-boutique/): In the words of Cyndi Lauper: “Girls just want to have fun!” And that’s exactly what we girls had this week as we went to Lynn’s Boutique to check out their new arrivals on clothing, accessories and more, just in time for Easter.
- [Flowers & Garbage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/31/flowers-garbage/): John is a good man. He works hard all day cleaning septic, and soak-aways not afraid of getting his hands dirty and smelling fecal waste.
- [Life's A Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/31/lifes-a-beach/): Enjoy all of what La Isla Bonita has to offer. Happy Easter Weekend!
- [On the Beach all Year Round](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/31/on-the-beach-all-year-round/): Traditionally in Belize, the beaches overflow with activity during Easter.
- [Mestizos Migrated in search of a more peaceful place to live in Ambergris Caye! 162 YEARS AGO](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/31/mestizos-migrated-in-search-of-a-more-peaceful-place-to-live-in-ambergris-caye-162-years-ago/): Can Twenty Five Years Ago go 162 years ago tis time?
- [Cop Shoots Cop -Investigation into the Bizarre Case is Ongoing](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/cop-shoots-cop-investigation-into-the-bizarre-case-is-ongoing/): As residents of Ambergris Caye woke up on Thursday, March 18, morning they were shocked to learn that a Police Officer had been shot at about 3:00 in the morning.
- [San Pedro Lobster Fest in Frommer’s 300 Unmissable Events](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/san-pedro-lobster-fest-in-frommers-300-unmissable-events/): San Pedro’s famous Lobster Festival is getting a big boost from one of Frommer’s travel guides.
- [Shrimp Fest for Easter Break!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/shrimp-fest-for-easter-break/): - Press Release - Mojito Bar & Grill will be hosting its first annual “Shrimp Fest” this Easter Weekend Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4, 2010 from 9:00am through 6pm.
- [Miss Chiquitita Pageant Comes Back Strong](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/miss-chiquitita-pageant-comes-back-strong/): It has been ten years since the last Miss Chiquitita pageant which was formerly held at the Central Park in San Pedro, La Isla Bonita.
- [Heads of Neighborhood Watches Tackle Crime](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/heads-of-neighborhood-watches-tackle-crime/): Presidents of all the different neighborhood watches on the island were summoned at an emergency meeting with Area Representative and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Mayor Elsa Paz on Thursday, March 17, to tackle the main issue that is affecting our island at the moment – Crime.
- [Tres Pescados Slam Approved 2011 Qualifying Event](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/tres-pescados-slam-approved-2011-qualifying-event/): - Press Release - The 2nd Annual Tres Pescados Slam Tournament scheduled for August 12th, 13th and 14th, 2010 has been approved once again as a qualifying event for the IGFA Inshore World Championships held each year in Islamorada, Florida.
- [Internal View](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/24/internal-view/): “Only you are looking out from your eyes.
- [Trash The Dress](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/24/trash-the-dress/): The latest wedding trend, Trash the Dress, also known as fearless bridal or rock the frock, is a style of wedding photography that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place.
- [A Grand Slam](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/24/a-grand-slam/): This might not be a grand slam, but it is a slam nevertheless. All of those permit in one catch is any angler’s dream.
- [Barge Flips Over Barrier Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/barge-flips-over-barrier-reef/): Ambergris Today got a call late in the afternoon at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 about a barge stuck on the reef.
- [Hollywood Visits Waruguma](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/hollywood-visits-waruguma/): Tourists ask for the restaurant by name when they reach Ambergris Caye.
- [Assaults Highlight Police Reports](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/assaults-highlight-police-reports/): * Popular bar establishment BC’s Bar was hit by armed Robbers - Carlo Segura, 34-year-old, Belizean Bartender for BC’s Bar located on the beach front, reported to police that on Friday, March 12 at about 11:30p.m.
- [BEL Powers up Across SP Lagoon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/bel-powers-up-across-sp-lagoon/): - Press Release - BEL, Brahma Blue, and Mr.
- [2010 Budget had More Taxes in Store](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/2010-budget-had-more-taxes-in-store/): BUDGET 2010: Sales Tax Going Up 25%! Increase on Electricity tax!
- [Belize & Bahamas Fisherman Exchange Lionfish Management Training Workshop](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/belize-bahamas-fisherman-exchange-lionfish-management-training-workshop/): The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
- [Finding Balance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/17/finding-balance/): Years ago when my partner and I came to live in San Pedro, we were downsizing and getting away from excess along with the new worlds’ demands- seeking simplicity and solitude away from the wheel of technology.
- [Vacation Fun](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/17/vacation-fun/): Vacationing in San Pedro, Belize is all about the new experiences and taking in the different aspects of our unique and dynamic culture.
- [The Spanish Ships](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/17/the-spanish-ships/): This cannon is evidence of the Spanish armada that sailed outside our reef in the sixteenth century leading to the Battle of St. George’s Caye in 1798.
- [Behind the Scenes of the First Airstrip](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-first-airstrip/): Celi Mac, actually Celi Nunez, and I had a wonderful conversation just last week as we waited in the Honorable Minister Heredia’s office.
- [San Pedro High School is Math Olympiad National Champ](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/san-pedro-high-school-is-math-olympiad-national-champ/): It seemed as if a rock star had just arrived on the island as commotion took o the streets of San Pedro Town Wednesday afternoon, March 10.
- [Miss Chiquitita Pageant Makes a Comeback](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/miss-chiquitita-pageant-makes-a-comeback/): These lovely girls will take center stage on Saturday, March 20 at the Old Football Field and will be judged in several categories which include swimsuit, talent and modeling and formal wear.
- [Women Achievers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/women-achievers/): “Women Achievers in Belize” is the theme for Belize National Library Service Women's Month for March 2010.
- [Residents Object New Fishing Laws & Fines](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/residents-object-new-fishing-laws-fines/): San Pedro Tour Guide Association president Billy Leslie calls this legislation “an insult to every resident of San Pedro and insult to every Belizean”.
- [Tatiana Rivero Prepares for Piel Dorada Pageant](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/tatiana-rivero-prepares-for-piel-dorada-pageant/): - Press Release - Pageants are a celebration of smart, strong, successful, well-rounded women.
- [Bottle Art Artist Chris Emmanuel inspires through Recycled Sculptures](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/bottle-art-artist-chris-emmanuel-inspires-through-recycled-sculptures/): It all began with a conscious mind of keeping La Isla Bonita Clean that Chris Emmanuel got the idea of creating this wonderful sculpture of a Spotted Eagle Ray made out of plastic bottles.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Hurricanes Ceviche Bar & Grill](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/03/12/dorians-angels-at-hurricanes-ceviche-bar-grill/): Word around town about a new ceviche bar and grill reached Dorian’s Angels and the girls wasted no time and headed out to check out the new place for themselves.
- [Personal Contracts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/12/personal-contracts/): “There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement” -E.B.
- [Water Here Please!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/12/water-here-please/): This is how this San Pedrano gets his gallon of water on the island. Hey, I guess it was a busy week for this local, so fill her up Crystal Distributors.
- [Humble Thatch Houses](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/12/humble-thatch-houses/): How many Sanpedranos were born in the village of San Pedro in the 1930’s 40’s and even 50’s?
- [Those Giant Charlie Prices! Memories in San Pedro.](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/12/those-giant-charlie-prices-memories-in-san-pedro/): Close your eyes for the fifth week to enjoy some great Belizean memories, especially those that lived in San Pedro.
- [San Pedro Resident Charged for Infant’s Death](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/san-pedro-resident-charged-for-infants-death/): A San Pedro resident, Eladio Balam, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing death by careless conduct in the accidental death of an eight-year-old boy.
- [Currents of Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/currents-of-belize/): In the new film, Currents of Belize, award-winning filmmaker Bradley Beesley follows Abby Marin and Lincoln Westby as they navigate the tension between the country's commitments to protecting its natural resources versus protecting its human resources.
- [Barry Bowen Perishes in Plane Crash](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/barry-bowen-perishes-in-plane-crash/): The news spread like wildfire, and the initial shock of word that the private plane of Mr.
- [Polaris Overturns On Front Street](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/polaris-overturns-on-front-street/): The peaceful monotony of a Monday afternoon on Barrier Drive was interrupted at about 5:30p.m.
- [DJ Flex in Concert](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/dj-flex-in-concert/): Amongst the screaming cheers of his fans, DJ Flex arrived in San Pedro on Saturday, February 27, at around 3pm in preparation for his concert set for that night.
- [Police Truck Slams into Primary School Fence](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/police-truck-slams-into-primary-school-fence/): At about 4:45 a.m. on Monday, March 01, Ambergris Today was first to arrive at the scene of what appeared to be a traffic accident.
- [The Love We Leave Behind](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/04/the-love-we-leave-behind/): Everything returns to source. Material things become easier to let go especially when health is a concern.
- [Two Mennonite Children](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/04/two-mennonite-children/): Two Mennonite children ride on their parent’s tricycle as they conduct business in San Pedro.
- [Homecoming](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/04/homecoming/): THE YEAR IS 1925 and these San Pedranos have just returned from their long trek in the bush where they had been bleeding sapodilla trees for the sap with which chewing gum was made.
- [Open Your Eyes Films in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/open-your-eyes-films-in-san-pedro/): The Town of San Pedro woke up on Monday morning, February 22, to the sounds and sights of the popular morning show on Belize Channel 5 Television Station, Open Your Eyes.
- [SPHS Math Olympiad are Central Regional Champions](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/sphs-math-olympiad-are-central-regional-champions/): Congratulations are on hand to the hard working students and teachers, for an excellent performance at the Math Olympiad Central Regional Championships.
- [Belize’s Garifuna Collective Perform At 2010 Winter Olympics](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/belizes-garifuna-collective-perform-at-2010-winter-olympics/): The Garifuna Collective and the Umalali Singers returned to Belize today after a two-week North American tour that included a performance at the Cultural Olympiad, part of the official festivities for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.
- [Kirby Morrow Voicer for Cartoon Characters like Transformers, X-men & Ninja Turtles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/kirby-morrow-voicer-for-cartoon-characters-like-transformers-x-men-ninja-turtles/): Ambergris Today got paid a special visit by actor Kirby Morrow this week.
- [The Victoria Peak Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/the-victoria-peak-challenge-2010/): - Press Release, Belize Audubon Society, Belize City, February 18, 2010 - The Belize Audubon Society announces the opening of the Victoria Peak Trail for 2010 which runs from February to end of May each year.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Reef Realty](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/02/25/dorians-angels-at-reef-realty/): Reef Realty – Making Real Estate Dreams a Reality!!
- [Tsunami Dream Landing](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/25/tsunami-dream-landing/): Last Friday at the Sunbreeze Hotel, there was a great commotion around five pm. The manager of the hotel rushed passed me in the hall shouting.
- [Mark Cuellar Jr.](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/25/mark-cuellar-jr/): Mark Cuellar Jr. just looks adorable in this picture that was submitted by his parents Samira Perez and Mark Cuellar.
- [Conch, An Interesting Specimen](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/25/conch-an-interesting-specimen/): Conch has always been an interesting natural resource, especially when it abounded around the shallow waters of Ambergris Caye.
- [When We Got Tired Of Eating Fish](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/25/when-we-got-tired-of-eating-fish/): Jump into your hammock and close your eyes and go back, I mean go way way back to enjoy good old Belizean San Pedro style of living.
- [Fishing In Paradise!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/24/fishing-in-paradise/): In a man-made lagoon at the Reef Village Resort, you have many ways of enjoying paradise either by laying by the pool and having some drinks, but this guest decided to enjoy his nice evening doing some fishing.
- [Rossy War in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/rossy-war-in-san-pedro/): Rossy War, international Tex-Mex artist, was in Belize over the Valentine’s weekend to perform a series of concerts which included Belize City, Orange Walk and in San Pedro Town.
- [Richard Headrick Flies in from the US](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/richard-headrick-flies-in-from-the-us/): Ever since the San Pedro Airstrip was completely refurbished and extended in length, about seven years ago, it paved the way for our island airstrip to become in international point of entry other than the Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) in Ladyville in Belize.
- [Seadogs Victorious over Corozal Shanaiah](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/seadogs-victorious-over-corozal-shanaiah/): New life has been given to the San Pedro Semi Pro soccer team which now goes under the new name: the San Pedro Seadogs.
- [2nd Day of Carnaval 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/18/2nd-day-of-carnaval-2010/): On the second day of Carnaval these three girls went out well prepared with their shower caps and ready to join the paint excitement!
- [The Holiday Hotel Pier](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/18/the-holiday-hotel-pier/): Here is the first pier built in San Pedro for tourist guides and their guests.
- [Enjoying Great Belizean Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/18/enjoying-great-belizean-memories/): Close your eyes and go back. Go way way back to those days.
- [Marine study has good news about Belize Barrier Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/marine-study-has-good-news-about-belize-barrier-reef/): Conservation International and marine scientists from across the ocean converged in the capital for a multi sector symposium on Belize’s marine life on February 5.
- [Ambergris Lake Villas! A Dream Vacation Come True!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/ambergris-lake-villas-a-dream-vacation-come-true/): This past weekend we were back on our mission to find the best accommodations on the island and write about our experience in Ambergris Today’s new column “Room Service”.
- [Melody Exhibits Art in the City](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/melody-exhibits-art-in-the-city/): “I am extremely proud of having this opportunity to share my paintings and inspirations with the people of Belize City,” commented Melody Sanchez Wolfe to Ambergris Today as she readied to launch her art exhibit at the Bliss Institute, in Belize City.
- [Mangrove Specialist to Visit Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/mangrove-specialist-to-visit-island/): They provide refuge for many endangered species of mammals, birds and reptiles. They also preserve the environment by filtering pollutants from the water.
- [High School Musical](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/high-school-musical/): SPHS and Free Musical School to put on Belize’s First Musica!
- [Tour Guide Saves Passenger’s Life!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/tour-guide-saves-passengers-life/): It seems that boat accidents have been occurring more frequently these days and unfortunately there have been some deaths and injuries in the past few months.
- [For the Love of Fish!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/11/for-the-love-of-fish/): Be the change you want to see in the world.
- [Making Home-Made Cookies](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/11/making-home-made-cookies/): On Saturday, February 6, students from the San Pedro R.C. School got together with Cub Scout Leader Sylvia Flores & Assistant Maribel Ramirez.
- [Las Negritas](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/11/las-negritas/): Perhaps the comparsa (carnival dance group) that has attracted the most popularity both by dancers as well as the viewing public is Los Negritos.
- [Enjoy Memories of Old San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/11/enjoy-memories-of-old-san-pedro/): Close your eyes and go back. Go way, way back.
- [Miss Carnaval Contestans](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/miss-carnaval-contestans/): El Gran Carnaval of San Pedro is almost here and the Town Council will kick off the celebrations on Saturday, February 13 with a Grand Carnaval Party at Central Park.
- [Miss San Pedro Co-hosts KTV Latino](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/miss-san-pedro-co-hosts-ktv-latino/): Karaoke? Everybody loves participating or watching karaoke and for quite some years Sanpedranos have had the privilege of watching Channel 5’s Karaoke Television (KTV) competitions.
- [Americas Most Wanted Host filming in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/americas-most-wanted-host-filming-in-belize/): The man, whose face is associated with most of the sought after criminals on the lam, is the host of America’s Most Wanted.
- [Police Receives Golf Cart](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/police-receives-golf-cart/): It was added stress for C.I.B.
- [Help Send Derrick to Summer Music Camp](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/help-send-derrick-to-summer-music-camp/): Those of you who are fans of the High School band – Rock In Peace, know that Lead guitarist – Derrick Baños is a very talented young musician.
- [Fire Damages Home in San Pedrito](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/fire-damages-home-in-san-pedrito/): Firefighters were fast to the scene of a fire that broke out on the second floor of a concrete building in the San Pedrito area at about 6:30 p.m.
- [Dorian's Angels at Legends Burger House](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/02/04/dorians-angels-at-legends-burger-house/): We had heard many good things about Legends Burger House, mainly that their burgers were the best on the island!
- [Radical Relationships](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/04/radical-relationships/): Why is it we lose our health to gain our wealth, then use our wealth in a effort to regain our health.
- ["Las Chinitas Aleglan el Carnabal"](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/04/las-chinitas-aleglan-el-carnabal/): In the 1950’s to the 1970’s one of the most popular Carnival dances was Las Chinitas.
- [House Building with No Electric Tools](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/04/house-building-with-no-electric-tools/): Those of us who like carpentry spend a lot of our spare time doing carpentry chores around the home, especially around Christmas time.
- [Ramon’s Village](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/ramons-village/): Reading through the history of Ramon’s Village I got to know about how the resort (originally Ramon’s Reef Resort) was built in 1961, only to have been destroyed by Hurricane Hattie the night after its completion.
- [Wahoo Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/wahoo-challenge-2010/): The Annual Wahoo Challenge 2010 took place at Captain Morgan’s Resort on Saturday, January 23, 2010.
- [BTIA Addresses Island Safety](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/btia-addresses-island-safety/): Safety! It’s a word that caters much attention in our society at the moment.
- [Golf Cart Goes up in Flames](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/golf-cart-goes-up-in-flames/): One golf cart rental on the island finds itself short of one golf cart, as the San Pedro Fire Department reports that at about 1:50a.m.
- [Famed Honduran Coach taking over Belize Football Team](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/famed-honduran-coach-taking-over-belize-football-team/): Famed Honduran coach Jose de la Paz Herrera is taking over as the national football coach of Belize.
- [Port Authority now has Island Base](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/port-authority-now-has-island-base/): The Belize Port Authority is in charge of keeping Maritime Safety, Security and Control and is based at Belize.
- [Dorian’s Angels – Bar 208](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/01/28/dorians-angels-bar-208/): Dorian’s Angels are seen, here, there and everywhere.
- [Woo Hoo! Beautiful Day!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/01/28/woo-hoo-beautiful-day/): Woo Hoo! Clear blue sky, gorgeous sea, cool breeze equals a beautiful day in paradise, you can find this only on La isla Bonita, San Pedro, Belize.
- [The High School Grounds](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/28/the-high-school-grounds/): You are looking at the San Pedro High School grounds in 1982.
- [Belize Rushes to Haiti’s Aid](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/belize-rushes-to-haitis-aid/): Hours after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale devastated the Caribbean island nation of Haiti, nations around the world organized themselves to send relief aid to the devastated country which is the poorest nation in the Caribbean.
- [Gas Pump Stations Inspected in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/gas-pump-stations-inspected-in-san-pedro/): During the week of January 5, 2010, the Belize Bureau of Standards inspected and verified fuels pumps at gas stations in San Pedro.
- [Toucan Fly!  Tour San Pedro on New Ultralight Aircrafts.](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/toucan-fly-tour-san-pedro-on-new-ultralight-aircrafts/): There are opportunities that come once in a lifetime and experiences that when you grasp them fill you with joy, excitement and pure bliss.
- [Bone Fishing with Abner Marin](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/bone-fishing-with-abner-marin/): Go Fish Belize on the Spotlight again!
- [Preparing for Carnaval Celebrations](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/preparing-for-carnaval-celebrations/): El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro: “Alegria en el corazon – Que viva nuestra tradicion”.
- [News in Brief](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/news-in-brief/): Thirty three year old US national William Russell Jewett, the man wanted by US authorities and found in Belize with major stacks of cash, did reappear in Magistrate’s Court as scheduled this week, but once again was put back in the hands of police.
- [Enduring Gracefully](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/21/enduring-gracefully/): Things will always change; to succeed you must focus your intention with unwavering determination.
- [A Lighthouse In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/01/21/a-lighthouse-in-san-pedro/): And we are not talking about the Lighthouse Beer.
- [Quite a Change!](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/21/quite-a-change/): We’ll take you through the obvious in this aerial courtesy of our good friend David Childs who lived in San Pedro for quite some time.
- [Mass In Latin](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/21/mass-in-latin/): Dominus vu Biscum. Et cum spiritu tu.
- [Animal Planet’s Wild Recon to feature Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/animal-planets-wild-recon-to-feature-belize/): Beautiful Belize is being discovered little by little and it has gotten its fair share of publicity recently with international TV shows.
- [Holiday Boat Parade Committee Gives Back To The Community](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/holiday-boat-parade-committee-gives-back-to-the-community/): The San Pedro Holiday Boat Parade Committee has been working arduously year after year to provide residents every Christmas a spectacular Lighted Boat Parade.
- [HeaVenly Belize!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/heavenly-belize/): “Heavenly Belize” This is the name pilot-photographer Marius Jovaisa chose for his book of photographs about Belize.
- [34 Years Jail Time To Island Burglar](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/34-years-jail-time-to-island-burglar/): SP Thief linked to multiple burglaries.
- [Three Restaurants assist Liberty Children’s Home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/three-restaurants-assist-liberty-childrens-home/): San Pedro, Belize, January 11, 2010 – Three of San Pedro’s most popular restaurants, Blue Water Grill, Caliente and Red Ginger, are now giving back to Belize in an innovative way.
- [Connections to help Boost Tourist Arrivals](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/14/connections-to-help-boost-tourist-arrivals/): On April 24, 2009 Mayor Elsa Paz visited Los Angeles, California upon invitation from the Consul General of Belize to California, Hon. Roland H. York.
- [Sacred Moments](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/14/sacred-moments/): Two birds skimmed across the water chasing each other in a playful skate.
- [Back To School](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/14/back-to-school/): Back to school is the same today as it was back then.
- [All In A Day's Catch!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/14/all-in-a-days-catch/): During their vacation on La Isla Bonita, friendly couple Amy and Henry Stanley from Chillicothe, Ohio, went out to sea with a sharp tour guide – Tomas from El Pescador.
- [Cooking… A Woman Thing?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/14/cooking-a-woman-thing/): Ooops, so you missed last week’s article on “machismo” (chauvinism) dealing with the wife having to heat up her husband’s bucket bath, swatting the flies away so he would eat peacefully, and not being able to go to a party alone, while he could.
- [Welcome To Little Belize Restaurant A Taste of Belize in California](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/welcome-to-little-belize-restaurant-a-taste-of-belize-in-california/): Established in May of 2001 and located in downtown Inglewood, Little Belize Restaurant offers exquisite Caribbean cuisine.
- [Top Producer Scott Storch Working on Shyne's New Album](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/top-producer-scott-storch-working-on-shynes-new-album/): Shyne confirmed his determination to get to work on his new album this month after recruiting producer Shawty Redd to assist on the project.
- [Person of the Year ’09 Melanie Paz](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/person-of-the-year-09-melanie-paz/): San Pedro has had it generous dose of visits of celebrities from all over the world and of various categories- athletes, actors, artists, models, entertainers, politicians, heads of states, chefs, magazines, T V personalities, and a host of philanthropists.
- [Resident Fights Back In Attempted Burglary](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/resident-fights-back-in-attempted-burglary/): 2010 has arrived and with it many persons wished for a prosperous New Year, good health, love, hope, peace and joy.
- [New Year’s Baby. Congrats to Baby Leal!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/new-years-baby-congrats-to-baby-leal/): Oh, the joy of having a new baby in the family, and in the community.
- [Tighter Security at Airports Terrorism Attempt Triggers Beefed up Security](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/07/tighter-security-at-airports-terrorism-attempt-triggers-beefed-up-security/): Passengers leaving airports across the Caribbean are being forced to undergo stringent security checks before being allowed to board planes headed for the United States, following a terrorism attempt on Christmas Day.
- [Survival Handbook 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/07/survival-handbook-2010/): It’s the beginning of a new year and I think it’s a good time to look at ways to improve your quality of life for next year.
- [Who's Afraid of Sharks?](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/07/whos-afraid-of-sharks/): What did people do with sharks this small in San Pedro? Pose for the camera as this pioneer tourist guide, Abel Guerrero did?
- [Transportation on La Isla Bonita](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/07/transportation-on-la-isla-bonita/): There are many forms of transportation on la Isla Bonita but this one has to be the most creative one.
- [It Was All About Machismo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/01/07/it-was-all-about-machismo/): Oooops, I thought. Ambergris Today is coming up with a new and exciting column.
- [Real Unconditional Love](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/24/real-unconditional-love/): There are many different religions and cultural beliefs practiced in our world; each with its own customs and personality.
- [Village Christmas In The 1950’s Part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/24/village-christmas-in-the-1950s-part-2/): As I reminisce about Christmas 25 years ago, I find out with a sense of nostalgia some aspects that have disappeared from the goof old fashioned Christmas Belizean style and in particular San Pedro style.
- [Facing the Passage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/17/facing-the-passage/): The tides go in and out. The day begins and ends, night follows. Something grows, something withers away. There is a start and a finish in our human dimension.
- [Christmas in the Village in the 1950’s Part 1](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/17/christmas-in-the-village-in-the-1950s-part-1/): As Christmas comes around the corner, I reminisce to my childhood Christmas days, and I will start by emphatically stating that they were not as extravagant as today’s, but they were certainly a lot of fun and everyone eagerly awaited its coming.
- [Wisdom of the Third Eye](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/10/wisdom-of-the-third-eye/): One morning I was sitting on a dock looking out to see, lost in the moment, my mind far away in deep thought.
- [Keep Peace Daily](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/12/03/keep-peace-daily/): The other day I put my t-shirt on inside out. I never noticed what I did until much later.
- [The Legendary Cuz](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/12/03/the-legendary-cuz/): During the days of the Silver Township celebration of San Pedro Town, the name of Louis Sylvestre Cuz was repeatedly heard on the talk shows, the street, and on stage the night of the awards event.
- [Never, Never, Give Up!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/19/never-never-give-up/): “Persistent people begin their success where others end in failure.
- [Las Animas / The Spirits](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/19/las-animas-the-spirits/): Do people have spirits that remain roaming around the earth after one dies? Yes they do. How can I be so certain?
- [2012 is it The End?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/12/2012-is-it-the-end/): Recently there is a lot of hype about the coming of the year 2012. There is a movie scheduled to be released, Friday November the 13th.
- [Strange Happenings of the Past](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/12/strange-happenings-of-the-past/): At one time I wrote about several fables like the story of the giant lobster whose shell was used as a dory.
- [Your Authentic You](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/11/05/your-authentic-you/): “May you always swim in the ocean of abundance while manifesting your own divine destiny.
- [A Recession 25 Years Ago?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/11/05/a-recession-25-years-ago/): No! Not Really!
- [Make Everyday Friday](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/28/make-everyday-friday/): If you have one eye on yesterday and one eye on tomorrow, you're going to be cockeyed today.
- [Romance and More Romance](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/28/romance-and-more-romance/): I did ask for feedback on the story about courting, call it romance if you wish, twenty five years ago, and I got several comments.
- [No Father Thinks His Child is Ugly](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/21/no-father-thinks-his-child-is-ugly/): We are all familiar with prejudice; it has many disguises, culture, religion, male/female roles, racism, nationalism, sexuality, etc.
- [Courting Time](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/21/courting-time/): When a guy realized that he liked this particular girl, he made his plan to try to reach her to communicate this message.
- [Everyday Miracles](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/15/everyday-miracles/): “You can live your life as though everything is a miracle, or as though nothing is.
- [An Era of No Crime](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/15/an-era-of-no-crime/): A lot of friends who like to read Twenty Five Years Ago like to ask me to write things or times when we did not have certain things like airplanes, electricity, ice or vehicles.
- [Authentic Quality Time](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/10/07/authentic-quality-time/): An acquaintance of mine complained to me saying, “I don’t understand my wife, she says, “we don’t spend any time together.” I asked him how he spends his time.
- [La X’tabai, The Enchantress](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/10/07/la-xtabai-the-enchantress/): Folklore stories and myths have a reason.
- [Acceptance & Resistance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/30/acceptance-resistance/): Some things change, some things seem to stay the same. Years ago when I moved to San Pedro it was slow.
- [The Cry of La Llorona](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/30/the-cry-of-la-llorona/): Llorona-This is what they would call you today and it was what we called those persons who were easy to cry.
- [Hidden Values](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/24/hidden-values/): It was my birthday last weekend and as a gift I received a trip to Hidden Valley Inn.
- ["El Tata Balan"- San Pedro Folklore](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/24/el-tata-balan-san-pedro-folklore/): Twenty Five Years Ago there were tales of many legendary characters and each one for a particular reason.
- [Why, Love?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/16/why-love/): I have become a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
- [The Alux at Cayo Espanto](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/16/the-alux-at-cayo-espanto/): Espanto is a Spanish word meaning frighten/frightening.
- [Father, Mother, Brother, Sister](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/10/father-mother-brother-sister/): My mother and father’s Love included “tough love” which was to beat us when we disobeyed. Growing up in my time this was normal.
- [Those Old Fashioned Swimsuits!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/10/those-old-fashioned-swimsuits/): Saturday night as I enjoyed the Miss San Pedro Beauty, Elegance, Talent, Courage, and Intelligence Pageant, I could not help but recall to mind the use of swimsuits twenty five years ago.
- [Mayan Time Countdown](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/09/02/mayan-time-countdown/): The Palm leaves were dancing in the breeze and the sun was kissing the turquoise green waters as I stepped off my bottom step onto the noonday sand.
- [There was “Purga and then LOMBRICERA”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/09/02/there-was-purga-and-then-lombricera/): My last column dealt with the much dreaded practice of de-worming kids with Castor oil or “Purga” as it was called back then.
- [Wealth Consciousness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/08/12/wealth-consciousness/): Being outwardly rich is really no guarantee that you're truly wealthy where it counts.
- [That Dreadful Purga (de-worming medicine)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/08/12/that-dreadful-purga-de-worming-medicine/): I can call this story: THE WORST EPISODE OF A CHILD’S LIFE TWENTY FIVE YEARS AGO, and that is because today I will tell you the worst story of my life and I am sure it was so for all children.
- [Get Real Responsible](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/08/05/get-real-responsible/): In last week’s column I wrote about clearing emotional baggage. One of the tools I discussed was traveling through your fears. Feel the fear and do it anyway.
- [What City People Ate That Islanders Didn't?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/08/05/what-city-people-ate-that-islanders-didnt/): Was talking to a friend the other day about things she eats and things she won’t eat. Of course we concentrated in game meat, which goes according to culture.
- [Emotional Baggage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/29/emotional-baggage/): Waiting in an airport for my bags to appear on a carousel, I noticed a woman and her young daughter standing beside me.
- [Getting Rid Of Rats Was Fun](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/29/getting-rid-of-rats-was-fun/): Without the use of sophisticated equipment we have seen ways of eliminating houseflies, mosquitoes, and the pigeons with the “Twenty Five Years Ago Formula”.
- [A Man’s Tough Love](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/22/a-mans-tough-love/): I was raised tough by my father. He would often say he wants all his boys to be strong; the world has no place for “sissy” men.
- [Getting Rid Of Pigeons](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/22/getting-rid-of-pigeons/): In past columns we have seen how Sanpedranos dealt with the problems of some animals that became pests.
- [Wisdom of the Heart](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/15/wisdom-of-the-heart/): It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your values are.
- [Drive Them Mosquitos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/15/drive-them-mosquitos/): My grandfather used to say, “The mosquitoes deserve to live too.” And my father used to say, “How can such a tiny animal like a mosquito bother you?” But the real problem is not the mosquito.
- [Wisdom in Every Wound](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/08/wisdom-in-every-wound/): Some pains never really goes away; they are like dull stains on a white shirt. We can’t see them clearly, but we know that they are there.
- [Secret To Long Life](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/08/secret-to-long-life/): Either the people of old days were made of good material, their genes were early death proof, or they had some fine secret that really worked, but the people of old lived quite some more years than our present generation.
- [Patience, Patience, Patience](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/07/01/patience-patience-patience/): God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; courage to change the things I can; and wisdom to know the difference.
- [Spanglish or Spamaya](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/07/01/spanglish-or-spamaya/): In our present day San Pedro we speak a lot of Spanglish which is basically a lot of Spanish with some English words mixed into it.
- [Reshape Your Body Beliefs](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/24/reshape-your-body-beliefs/): Your body is a temple, but only if you treat it as one.
- [Staying In Primary School Until 14](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/24/staying-in-primary-school-until-14/): This is the graduation season, the month of June. Back in time there was no graduations in San Pedro, even though we had one R.C.
- [Consequences, Circumstances & Beliefs](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/17/consequences-circumstances-beliefs/): We have all heard stories of growing up with abuse. Some of us actually lived it. Growing up in a household with a mean spirited angry father or mother.
- [The Village Bells and Its Chimes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/17/the-village-bells-and-its-chimes/): Make no mistake, if there is a fire you are bound to know when the fire truck with its siren flies by.
- [Seasons of Your Desire](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/10/seasons-of-your-desire/): There are seasons for everything. All is transient and continually unfolding. Your emotions and desires are also constantly changes.
- [Getting Rid of Those Annoying Flies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/10/getting-rid-of-those-annoying-flies/): The other day there was one single housefly inside the house after we had hashed some shark meat.
- [The Shift](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/06/03/the-shift/): Those who were shaken awake on Thursday last week can identify with my experience: Feeling the vibration of the floor beneath my feet, the startling awareness of the possibility of my building collapsing under the pressure of the earth’s movement.
- [Mayan Treasures Hidden in Cenotes](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/06/03/mayan-treasures-hidden-in-cenotes/): This new discovery a sink hole that came about just at the time of the earthquake has many people associating a sink hole to a “cenote”.
- [“Player Hater”](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/28/player-hater/): In recent years the term “Player Hater” has become very popular.
- [Fisherman Lies](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/28/fisherman-lies/): Fisherman lies, they used to call them. Ever wondered why? Because the fish that got away was usually the largest fish of the day’s expedition.
- [The Power of Acceptance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/20/the-power-of-acceptance/): Serenity comes when you trade expectations for acceptance.
- [Latrines on the Lagoon "Embarcaderos"](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/20/latrines-on-the-lagoon-embarcaderos/): Part two of the Embarcaderos will take us from the garbage dump sites to the toilets over the lagoon.
- [Speak Up For Yourself](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/13/speak-up-for-yourself/): We have all had, or heard this complaint going around; you or someone you know who does not like the way they are being treated.
- [The Famous/Infamous Embarcaderos](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/13/the-famous-infamous-embarcaderos/): There is a famous embarcadero in Mexico known as Xochimilco, a romantic waterway and tourist attraction.
- [Get Real About Fear](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/05/06/get-real-about-fear/): A pilgrim on his way to a small village outside of Baghdad meet up with the plague one day, “where are you going?” asked the pilgrim.
- [A Man’s Pregnancy Symptoms?](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/05/06/a-mans-pregnancy-symptoms/): It was said that one mother-in-law knew that the child was her grandson because her daughter carried the baby in her womb, but the other mother-in-law was not totally sure if the child was for her son.
- [The Perfect You](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/29/the-perfect-you/): When you aim for perfection, you discover it's a moving target.
- [Lots Of Game Meat](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/29/lots-of-game-meat/): It Is true that twenty five years ago there was very little beef and only some pork and some poultry on the island, but our avid hunters tell us that there was plenty of game meat.
- [You Get What You Believe](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/22/you-get-what-you-believe/): "One man's superstition is another man's insight."
- [San Pedro’s Firsts](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/22/san-pedros-firsts/): The last column on Nurse Neria Arceo, our first local nurse on the Island, has prompted friends to ask who were firsts in other areas.
- [Tools to Di – stress yourself](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/15/tools-to-di-stress-yourself/): Adopting the right attitude can convert a negative stress into a positive one.
- [First Sanpedrana Nurse](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/15/first-sanpedrana-nurse/): There is always a little spice of curiosity in knowing who the first one was as I am sure all of you remember who the first one was to give you your first kiss.
- [Your Peace in Paradise](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/08/your-peace-in-paradise/): I meet people who come to San Pedro searching for peace, daily. They are looking for the perfect place, “their slice of paradise”. But is peace in paradise?
- [Easter - An Entire Village Hotel](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/08/easter-an-entire-village-hotel/): Back in the 1950’s, the Easter festivities were a big deal in San Pedro.
- [Stop Emotional Eating!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/04/01/stop-emotional-eating/): Be careful of the words you say, keep them soft and sweet; You never know from day to day which ones you'll have to eat.
- [60 Minutes Of Earth Hour](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/04/01/60-minutes-of-earth-hour/): In the first part of the 20th century, from 1900 to about 1960, we observed 12 hours of earth hour, not voluntarily, but by force.
- [Faith & Security](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/26/faith-security/): Faith is the light that guides you through the darkness.
- [Our Living Kite](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/25/our-living-kite/): Yeah, that’s right, while it was every household’s custom to raise chickens and ducks to some extent, the children of twenty five years ago had other more interesting things to do, at least in the area of fun.
- [Build Emotional Strength](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/18/build-emotional-strength/): Emotional strength pertains to your level of resiliency, flexibility and your beliefs.
- [Cockadoodle Doo](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/18/cockadoodle-doo/): Lately I have been hearing a rooster crowing early in the morning in the San Pablo area where I live.
- [Change Your Thinking Change your Life](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/12/change-your-thinking-change-your-life/): The quality of your life depends on the quality of your thoughts.
- [Tracing the History of Music](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/12/tracing-the-history-of-music/): I have an autographed copy of Danny Vasquez’s book in which he writes of his life in San Pedro.
- [The Human Factor](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2009/03/06/the-human-factor/): One of the attributes of being a person is to know that it’s all right to be human. To be the greatest achiever of all time is to be a fine human being.
- [The Bishop Welcomed like a Rockstar](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2009/03/06/the-bishop-welcomed-like-a-rockstar/): Way back I history, priests visited San Pedro Village once in a while, and a bishop only came for confirmation every five years or so.
- [Pamper Day](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/09/pamper-day/): On the island we have heard of people and pets getting pampered, but at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office a Sea Turtle was getting a full body pampering before he was set free at his new home at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [Amateur Sports](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/09/amateur-sports/): Gone are the days of good amateur sports which carried 100% of community support.
- [“Crayfish to Stone Dogs!”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/09/crayfish-to-stone-dogs-2/): This is a popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something.
- [Lobster Fest Announces Schedule](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/lobster-fest-announces-schedule/): - Press Release - The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010.
- [Isla Bonita Elementary Student Tops PSE Scores in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/isla-bonita-elementary-student-tops-pse-scores-in-san-pedro/): The Primary School Examination results are out and the students from San Pedro Town did an excellent job!
- [Taking Musical Note](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/taking-musical-note/): Every year Dr. Floyd Jackson offers an inspirational music lesson to the children at each school in San Pedro.
- [Francis Eiley to Release Documentary at Film Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/francis-eiley-to-release-documentary-at-film-fest/): On February 19, 2010 Francis (Chino) Eiley released his booked entitled ‘Caged Chronicles’ which is about the cries of injustice that he thought would never end.
- [Botanist working at Marco Gonzalez Island Mayan Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/botanist-working-at-marco-gonzalez-island-mayan-site/): - Press Release, June 1, 2010 - There is a buzz in the air about what is going on down south close to the end of the island.
- [To Dredge or Not to Dredge](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/to-dredge-or-not-to-dredge/): To dredge or not to dredge along the coast of Ambergris Caye? - that is the question.
- [Dorian's Angels at Papo's Art Gallery](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/06/03/dorians-angels-at-papos-art-gallery/): Edwardo Alamilla "Papo" Artfully gifted!
- [The Good Life Question](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/02/the-good-life-question/): For most people there is a continual search in their lives for the right connection, or balance.
- [Biker Chicks!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/02/biker-chicks/): The Island, or should I say small city, is full of all types of vehicles. Sofia and Delsie were eager to get a ride on these two motorcycles. “Hint! Hint!
- [Slow Pace at the Airstrip](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/02/slow-pace-at-the-airstrip/): A few years ago everything was at a slow pace in San Pedro including the airstrip.
- [Stricter Discipline](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/02/stricter-discipline/): There are many things children get away with today that we didn't twenty five years ago.
- [Keeping A Close Eye On Zero-Rated Products](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/keeping-a-close-eye-on-zero-rated-products/): General Sales Tax Dept.
- [S.P. Town Library Holds Essay Reading Competition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/s-p-town-library-holds-essay-reading-competition/): The San Pedro Town Library held its 2nd Annual Essay Reading Competition on Wednesday, May 26 at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium where students from six different schools participated in the competition.
- [Decisions Decisions Decisions](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/decisions-decisions-decisions/): It has been said that it is not the diplomas and degrees that we hold that make us smart but rather the wise decisions that we make makes us smart.
- [Angel Y Khriz to Takeover Costa Maya](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/angel-y-khriz-to-takeover-costa-maya/): The Puerto Rican international duet Angel (Angel Rivera Guzmán ) and Khriz (Christian Colón), worked tirelessly to conquer to the world and to be positioned as one of the most popular urban groups of this generation.
- [Town Council's Vision and Mission for the Town](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/town-councils-vision-and-mission-for-the-town/): It was a historic and memorable event on Thursday, May 20 for the San Pedro Town Council as after much hard work and dedication in designing and planning the vision and mission for a better San Pedro by Mayor Paz and her team they were officially unveiled and mounted on the wall of the San Pedro Town Council office.
- [National Geographic Mag. to Feature Hol Chan Marine Reserve](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/national-geographic-mag-to-feature-hol-chan-marine-reserve/): Ambergris Today received confirmation that a crew from National Geographic Magazine was on the Island since last week and spent days visiting the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [When You Can't Get Forgiveness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/27/when-you-cant-get-forgiveness/): It has been raining a lot lately in Belize. We are in rainy season and that’s what happens. Some things in life just are. No matter what happens.
- [The Big One That Got Away](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/27/the-big-one-that-got-away/): On Saturday, May 22 during the Dorado Rodeo Competition, this competitor was anxious to get his catch weighed in just for laughs since his fish was eaten by a shark before he could reel it in.
- [First Yellow Cab](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/27/first-yellow-cab/): When Jerry McDermott first founded Paradise Hotel, he brought a small land rover jeep to the Island to run errands and guests of his hotel.
- [Cheap To Play](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/27/cheap-to-play/): Today it can be safely said that it is expensize to play.
- [Working on Smiles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/working-on-smiles/): The San Pedro Smile Center is back on the island providing dental care to all the children of San Pedro.
- [In Da Cayes -Reggaeton Artists Franxel & Chamika Shoot Music Video in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/in-da-cayes-reggaeton-artists-franxel-chamika-shoot-music-video-in-san-pedro/): San Pedro has been known as one of the hot spots for celebrities to come and vacation or perform.
- [Is Sea Trek Good for Ambergris Caye?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/is-sea-trek-good-for-ambergris-caye/): It has been said that it is not the diplomas and degrees that we hold that make us smart but rather the wise decisions that we make.
- [Alejandro Maldonado Spotted in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/alejandro-maldonado-spotted-in-san-pedro/): Celebrity yoga instructor and TV personality Alejandro Maldonado was spotted in San Pedro leaving Ramon’s Village over the weekend.
- [Joey Stevens at Lobster Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/joey-stevens-at-lobster-fest/): San Pedro’s Lobster Fest has been gaining fame and getting bigger and better year after year since the first Lobster Fest in 2007.
- [More Objections for Offshore Oil Drilling](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/more-objections-for-offshore-oil-drilling/): The Belize Barrier Reef is currently on UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage Sites.
- [Dealing With Your Anger](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/19/dealing-with-your-anger/): It was dark, ink black, when the little boy woke abruptly from his sleep.
- [Ok We Get It, It's Raining!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/19/ok-we-get-it-its-raining/): Rain is great and refreshing for us and for the whole planet but not when it goes overboard.
- [San Pedro's Top Artist](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/19/san-pedros-top-artist/): It is without a doubt that Dimas Guerrero Sr. has been San Pedro’s Top Artist.
- [Life Without Toilet Paper](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/19/life-without-toilet-paper/): What would you do if all the Stores in San Pedro ran out of toilet paper? There are things that if you had never had them, you never miss them.
- [Jurisdiction of the Privy Council Abolished](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/jurisdiction-of-the-privy-council-abolished/): Belmopan - 11 May 2010 - The jurisdiction of the Privy Council to hear appeals from Belize has been abolished with effect from 1st June 2010.
- [Rough Waters for New Tourist Attraction](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/rough-waters-for-new-tourist-attraction/): After news broke about the new underwater project in the Mexico Rocks Area known as Sea Trek, the project has raised more than eyebrows as a group in the community has expressed their concerns of the potential harmful effects to the reef.
- [Boat Sinks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/boat-sinks-at-hol-chan-marine-reserve/): Reports reached our office on Monday, May 10, about a boat that had sunk at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [Work Started for Northern Police Substation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/work-started-for-northern-police-substation/): “BUILD IT, AND THEY WILL COME” was the philosophy The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch, copied from the Kevin Costner film.
- [Leonor Trejo Mother of the Year](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/leonor-trejo-mother-of-the-year/): Saturday, May 8, 2010 was a night dedicated to all the beautiful mothers on La Isla Bonita. San Pedro selected and honored Mrs.
- [Caye Caulker Police Officer In Jail](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/caye-caulker-police-officer-in-jail/): Residents of La Isla Cariñosa – Caye Caulker Village are upset with the resent incident that occurred on Sunday, May 9, where a police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Alex Goff a Belize City resident.
- [Wanting What You Get?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/12/wanting-what-you-get/): Do you often get what you want, but find out you are not happy?
- [Mother And Child Bonding](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/12/mother-and-child-bonding/): On Monday, May 10, the mothers of the students at ABC Pre-school were not given certificates of appreciation but were given a much bigger award, the big smiles and hugs for Mother’s Day.
- [The Transformation of San Pedro Cinema](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/12/the-transformation-of-san-pedro-cinema/): It all started as Teatro Arenas, San Pedro’s first cinema.
- [Hardships Of Living In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/12/hardships-of-living-in-san-pedro/): Twenty Five years ago, or perhaps 35, not everything was as handy and easy as it is now. Let's look at a few examples to illustrate what I mean.
- [Go Slow](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/11/go-slow/): San Pedro’s sister island Caye Caulker is a very awesome and tranquil place to kick back and relax and socialize with the locals.
- [Reef Week Activities Conclude](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/reef-week-activities-conclude/): Reef Week was celebrated from April 24 to 30 under the theme “Save the Reef Today; Tomorrow Might be Too Late”.
- [New Rules at Mexican Border](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/new-rules-at-mexican-border/): The Government of Mexico has implemented new rules for foreigners visiting Mexican territory, in order to eliminate requirements and simplify proceedings.
- [Offshore Oil Exploration Starts Ruffling Feathers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/offshore-oil-exploration-starts-ruffling-feathers/): How would you like to wake up one morning in the near future and instead of admiring the amazing orange glow of the sunrise, you see oil rigs in the sea and clouds of smoke puffing their way towards your home, condo or hotel?
- [Sanford Health Breaks Ground on Children’s Clinic in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/sanford-health-breaks-ground-on-childrens-clinic-in-belize/): - Press Release - Central America is one step closer to having more pediatric healthcare closer to home after the groundbreaking on May 4 of the first Sanford Children’s international clinic.
- [Silence the Violence](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/silence-the-violence/): The San Pedro Town Council organized a march against crime on Friday, April 30, which gathered residents to show their stance against crime on the island.
- [SPHS Students Excel in Business Fair](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/sphs-students-excel-in-business-fair/): This school year the business department of San Pedro High School took a different approach towards the students’ learning process by organizing the first mini business fair.
- [Your Shadow](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/05/your-shadow/): Thank your teachers!
- [Just Like Mommy](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/05/just-like-mommy/): Most Moms’ have been working out extra hard to get that great body and some just work out for fun.
- [A Laid Back Village](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/05/a-laid-back-village/): In the early days of tourism San Pedro was advertised as a laid back fishing village.
- [Oil In Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/05/oil-in-ambergris-caye/): Fifty years ago there were rumors going around San Pedro that there was oil on the island.
- [Xanadu Island Resort Awarded for Green Initiative](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/xanadu-island-resort-awarded-for-green-initiative/): - Press Release - This week marked a historical week for Xanadu Island Resort as it was awarded certification as “The First Green Globe Certified Island Property in Belize.” Green Globe Certification is the leading worldwide certification based on internationally accepted documentation formed by Green Globe International Inc.
- [New Book On Caye Caulker](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/new-book-on-caye-caulker/): Caye Caulker "Not a Lot of Hoop or Hoopla but Still and Always a Lot of Fun" is a new book that captures a collection of words and images on how the authors felt.
- [Lions Club Member in Embezzlement Scandal](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/lions-club-member-in-embezzlement-scandal/): It is one of the hardest working organizations and most prestigious in the county with its members raising funds for the good and betterment of the community and individuals in need.
- [Sign Painting Party](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/sign-painting-party/): - Press Release - On Saturday, 24, 2010, 30 young people spent a very busy, productive afternoon lending their creativity to improve the cleanliness and safety of South Ambergris Caye.
- [Eco Challenge Kayak Race](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/eco-challenge-kayak-race/): “Ranza Boys” – Reef Radio Team takes 1st place.
- [Natalie Places 2nd at KTV Latino Karaoke](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/natalie-places-2nd-at-ktv-latino-karaoke/): Natalie Arceo had every resident of San Pedro glued to their TV set this past Tuesday night, April 27, as she made her final presentations at Channel 5’s KTV Latino Competition.
- [Have an Attitude of Gratitude](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/28/have-an-attitude-of-gratitude/): “Gratitude is the first step to true happiness; Your goodness increases when you spread goodness to others."
- [Sunny Day for Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/28/sunny-day-for-lagoon-reef-eco-challenge-2010/): On Sunday, April 25, all residents were enjoying a nice sunny day at Central Park for the Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge.
- [Chichi Regina’s 90th Birthday](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/28/chichi-reginas-90th-birthday/): Perlita Zapata de Nuñez stirred up a storm on Facebook when she posted a photo of the Nuñez Family and other families that have assimilated into the Nuñez Family Tree.
- [Dorian's Angels at Lady Bug](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/28/dorians-angels-at-lady-bug/): This week Dorian’s Angels got a little grubby!
- [In Interest of the Town](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/28/in-interest-of-the-town/): I am inspired to write this one based on Mr. Fidel Ancona’s resignation as chairman of the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority. In his letter Mr.
- [Fatima Solanie Graniel is Miss SPHS 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/fatima-solanie-graniel-is-miss-sphs-2010/): Year after year the San Pedro High School holds its Miss San Pedro High Pageant as fundraiser event and it is always a highly anticipated show especially for the high school students as several young ladies take center stage and vie for the coveted title of Miss SPHS and be a role model for the rest of the student body.
- [The San Pedro AIDS Commission holds FREE HIV Testing](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/the-san-pedro-aids-commission-holds-free-hiv-testing/): The San Pedro AIDS Commission is a very active group on the island that does its best to educate and prevent this epidemic.
- [Countdown to Census 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/countdown-to-census-2010/): The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) is preparing over 750 enumerators countrywide for its 2010 Population & Housing Census for Belize.
- [Belizean Shores Monday Night BBQ](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/belizean-shores-monday-night-bbq/): Mondays on La Isla Bonita…Where to go? What to do? Well, if you have not been to Belizean Shores for Monday Night BBQ then you are missing out.
- [Tropic Air Connects San Pedro to Belmopan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/tropic-air-connects-san-pedro-to-belmopan/): Monday, April 19, 2010, was a very proud and important day for Tropic Air, as Belmopan greeted and accepted Tropic’s first scheduled flight from San Pedro to the Hector Silva Airport.
- [Costa Rica’s Min. of Culture Hosted in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/costa-ricas-min-of-culture-hosted-in-san-pedro/): On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Hon.
- [Being Authentic](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/21/being-authentic/): “We create our world with the ingredients we put into it, so take care with your recipe.
- [The Leaning Utility Pole](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/21/the-leaning-utility-pole/): We found the cause of all the power outages in San Pedro. It seems that Gerry knocked over a utility pole at the end of Barrier Reef Drive. NAWWWW!!
- [Setting the Pace for Tourism](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/21/setting-the-pace-for-tourism/): It is this renowned place called Paradise Hotel that set the pace for the development of tourism in San Pedro and Belize.
- [Enjoy Old San Pedro Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/21/enjoy-old-san-pedro-memories/): “Give me some more stories of old San Pedro,” says Christina Bradley, whom everyone affectionately known as Nana.
- [Traffic Department Receives Motorcycles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/traffic-department-receives-motorcycles/): On Monday, April 12, the San Pedro Town Council presented two Yamaha Motorcycles to the San Pedro Traffic Department.
- [ECOMAR Launches 2010 Belize Lionfish Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/ecomar-launches-2010-belize-lionfish-project/): The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems will likely cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
- [Consultation on Revising Master Development Plan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/consultation-on-revising-master-development-plan/): On Tuesday, April 13, The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) held a public consultation at the San Pedro Lions Den for the Master Development Plan of Ambergris Caye.
- [Robber Shot by Hunters](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/robber-shot-by-hunters/): One man is dead and another one is on the run after an attempted robbery went wrong, but this time it was the assailants who ended up on the wrong side of the attack.
- [Above Average Hurricane Season Expected](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/above-average-hurricane-season-expected/): The Caribbean countries can expect an above-average 2010 Atlantic hurricane with a 58% chance of a major hurricane affecting the region, respected United States forecasters have said.
- [Natalie Arceo at KTV Latino Finals](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/natalie-arceo-at-ktv-latino-finals/): Natalie Arceo has made it to the KTV Latino Karaoke Competition Finals and San Pedro was present at last night’s live airing of the show that takes place at the Bliss Institute, in Belize City.
- [Dorian's Angels at San Pedro Water Jets International](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/15/dorians-angels-at-san-pedro-water-jets-international/): Dorian’s Angels have been seen here, there and everywhere.
- [What is Common Sense?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/14/what-is-common-sense/): “Knowledge & common sense brings wisdom; Knowledge without common sense is nonsense."
- [Boat Trip](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/14/boat-trip/): Dorian’s Angels were invited to go to Chetumal last weekend on the San Pedro Jets Xpress and Dorian (The Boss) & Gerry (Bossley) tagged along with the Angels to ride in Style on the International Boat Trip.
- [Building San Pedro High](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/14/building-san-pedro-high/): San Pedro High was not built in a day, and neither was Rome.
- [No Offense To Animals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/14/no-offense-to-animals/): We had a Facebook communication this week by a Sanpedrana living in the United States telling us how much she enjoyed last week’s topic on Twenty Five Years Ago on the lashing of animals.
- [Water Supply Restrictions Plague Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/water-supply-restrictions-plague-easter/): As international tourists and local visitors from around the country flooded to San Pedro for the long Easter weekend an underlying problem with the Island’s water supply, which many were unaware of, made for much an inconvenience when the island needed the services the most.
- [Embargo on Dairy Products?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/embargo-on-dairy-products/): No more imported Cheese & Milk?
- [SPHS Seniors in Office Practice](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/sphs-seniors-in-office-practice/): Every year the San Pedro High School seniors are assigned to various offices and working areas to experience how it feels like to have a job and to take responsibility.
- [Tatiana Rivero Arrives from Piel Dorada](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/tatiana-rivero-arrives-from-piel-dorada/): After a week-long of pageantry experience in Chiapas, Mexico, at the Piel Dorada International Pageant, Tatiana Rivero was back in her home town of San Pedro on Monday, April 6.
- [SPTC Responds to Circulated Letters & Tax Rates](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/sptc-responds-to-circulated-letters-tax-rates/): Press Release – San Pedro Town Council – April 7, 2010 – The San Pedro Town Council feels deeply offended and is outraged at the accusations made in a letter recently circulated by a “so called” member of the San Pedro Business Association.
- [Possessiveness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/08/possessiveness/): “Experience all things with the enthusiasm of a child, and like a child own nothing but the joy."
- [All Smiles](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/08/all-smiles/): Children are the most beautiful gifts in life, they are the future.
- [The Co-Operative](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/08/the-co-operative/): Thousands upon thousands of pounds of lobster tails used to leave this building every year to be exported to the United States of America.
- [Miss San Pedro High Contestants](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/miss-san-pedro-high-contestants/): The San Pedro High School would like to invite and welcome all to this year’s Miss S.P.H.S Pageant to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
- [Mayor Paz honors SPHS Math Olympiad Champs](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/mayor-paz-honors-sphs-math-olympiad-champs/): On March 10, 2010, the San Pedro High School proudly won the Math Olympiad Nationals competition.
- [Belize Featured in Discovery Channel’s "Life"](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/belize-featured-in-discovery-channels-life/): If you have not seen it yet, then you are missing out on the wonders of the world as can only be captured by the Discovery Channel film crew.
- [Sustainable Tourism Program](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/sustainable-tourism-program/): - Press Release, Belize City, Belize, March 30, 2010 - The Ministry of Tourism Civil Aviation and Culture signed a Bz$822,700 contract with Spanish consultancy firm, Tourism and Leisure EuroPraxis Consulting (T & L) to develop the much anticipated, National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the country.
- [Gold for R.C. School at Festival of Arts](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/gold-for-r-c-school-at-festival-of-arts/): The San Pedro Roman Catholic School received three Gold awards and 11 Silver awards at the Festival of Arts regional competition that took place on Friday, March 26 at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
- [Taking 60 Mins for Mother Earth](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/taking-60-mins-for-mother-earth/): Earth hour is a worldwide happening prepared by the WWF (World Wildlife Fund for Nature) and is held on the last Saturday of March every year.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Lynn’s Boutique](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/01/dorians-angels-at-lynns-boutique/): In the words of Cyndi Lauper: “Girls just want to have fun!” And that’s exactly what we girls had this week as we went to Lynn’s Boutique to check out their new arrivals on clothing, accessories and more, just in time for Easter.
- [Flowers & Garbage](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/31/flowers-garbage/): John is a good man. He works hard all day cleaning septic, and soak-aways not afraid of getting his hands dirty and smelling fecal waste.
- [Life's A Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/31/lifes-a-beach/): Enjoy all of what La Isla Bonita has to offer. Happy Easter Weekend!
- [On the Beach all Year Round](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/31/on-the-beach-all-year-round/): Traditionally in Belize, the beaches overflow with activity during Easter.
- [Mestizos Migrated in search of a more peaceful place to live in Ambergris Caye! 162 YEARS AGO](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/31/mestizos-migrated-in-search-of-a-more-peaceful-place-to-live-in-ambergris-caye-162-years-ago/): Can Twenty Five Years Ago go 162 years ago tis time?
- [Cop Shoots Cop -Investigation into the Bizarre Case is Ongoing](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/cop-shoots-cop-investigation-into-the-bizarre-case-is-ongoing/): As residents of Ambergris Caye woke up on Thursday, March 18, morning they were shocked to learn that a Police Officer had been shot at about 3:00 in the morning.
- [San Pedro Lobster Fest in Frommer’s 300 Unmissable Events](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/san-pedro-lobster-fest-in-frommers-300-unmissable-events/): San Pedro’s famous Lobster Festival is getting a big boost from one of Frommer’s travel guides.
- [Shrimp Fest for Easter Break!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/shrimp-fest-for-easter-break/): - Press Release - Mojito Bar & Grill will be hosting its first annual “Shrimp Fest” this Easter Weekend Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 4, 2010 from 9:00am through 6pm.
- [Miss Chiquitita Pageant Comes Back Strong](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/miss-chiquitita-pageant-comes-back-strong/): It has been ten years since the last Miss Chiquitita pageant which was formerly held at the Central Park in San Pedro, La Isla Bonita.
- [Heads of Neighborhood Watches Tackle Crime](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/heads-of-neighborhood-watches-tackle-crime/): Presidents of all the different neighborhood watches on the island were summoned at an emergency meeting with Area Representative and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation and Mayor Elsa Paz on Thursday, March 17, to tackle the main issue that is affecting our island at the moment – Crime.
- [Tres Pescados Slam Approved 2011 Qualifying Event](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/25/tres-pescados-slam-approved-2011-qualifying-event/): - Press Release - The 2nd Annual Tres Pescados Slam Tournament scheduled for August 12th, 13th and 14th, 2010 has been approved once again as a qualifying event for the IGFA Inshore World Championships held each year in Islamorada, Florida.
- [Internal View](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/24/internal-view/): “Only you are looking out from your eyes.
- [Trash The Dress](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/24/trash-the-dress/): The latest wedding trend, Trash the Dress, also known as fearless bridal or rock the frock, is a style of wedding photography that contrasts elegant clothing with an environment in which it is out of place.
- [A Grand Slam](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/24/a-grand-slam/): This might not be a grand slam, but it is a slam nevertheless. All of those permit in one catch is any angler’s dream.
- [Barge Flips Over Barrier Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/barge-flips-over-barrier-reef/): Ambergris Today got a call late in the afternoon at about 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 about a barge stuck on the reef.
- [Hollywood Visits Waruguma](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/hollywood-visits-waruguma/): Tourists ask for the restaurant by name when they reach Ambergris Caye.
- [Assaults Highlight Police Reports](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/assaults-highlight-police-reports/): * Popular bar establishment BC’s Bar was hit by armed Robbers - Carlo Segura, 34-year-old, Belizean Bartender for BC’s Bar located on the beach front, reported to police that on Friday, March 12 at about 11:30p.m.
- [BEL Powers up Across SP Lagoon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/bel-powers-up-across-sp-lagoon/): - Press Release - BEL, Brahma Blue, and Mr.
- [2010 Budget had More Taxes in Store](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/2010-budget-had-more-taxes-in-store/): BUDGET 2010: Sales Tax Going Up 25%! Increase on Electricity tax!
- [Belize & Bahamas Fisherman Exchange Lionfish Management Training Workshop](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/18/belize-bahamas-fisherman-exchange-lionfish-management-training-workshop/): The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
- [Finding Balance](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/17/finding-balance/): Years ago when my partner and I came to live in San Pedro, we were downsizing and getting away from excess along with the new worlds’ demands- seeking simplicity and solitude away from the wheel of technology.
- [Vacation Fun](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/17/vacation-fun/): Vacationing in San Pedro, Belize is all about the new experiences and taking in the different aspects of our unique and dynamic culture.
- [The Spanish Ships](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/17/the-spanish-ships/): This cannon is evidence of the Spanish armada that sailed outside our reef in the sixteenth century leading to the Battle of St. George’s Caye in 1798.
- [Behind the Scenes of the First Airstrip](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/17/behind-the-scenes-of-the-first-airstrip/): Celi Mac, actually Celi Nunez, and I had a wonderful conversation just last week as we waited in the Honorable Minister Heredia’s office.
- [San Pedro High School is Math Olympiad National Champ](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/san-pedro-high-school-is-math-olympiad-national-champ/): It seemed as if a rock star had just arrived on the island as commotion took o the streets of San Pedro Town Wednesday afternoon, March 10.
- [Miss Chiquitita Pageant Makes a Comeback](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/miss-chiquitita-pageant-makes-a-comeback/): These lovely girls will take center stage on Saturday, March 20 at the Old Football Field and will be judged in several categories which include swimsuit, talent and modeling and formal wear.
- [Women Achievers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/women-achievers/): “Women Achievers in Belize” is the theme for Belize National Library Service Women's Month for March 2010.
- [Residents Object New Fishing Laws & Fines](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/residents-object-new-fishing-laws-fines/): San Pedro Tour Guide Association president Billy Leslie calls this legislation “an insult to every resident of San Pedro and insult to every Belizean”.
- [Tatiana Rivero Prepares for Piel Dorada Pageant](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/tatiana-rivero-prepares-for-piel-dorada-pageant/): - Press Release - Pageants are a celebration of smart, strong, successful, well-rounded women.
- [Bottle Art Artist Chris Emmanuel inspires through Recycled Sculptures](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/12/bottle-art-artist-chris-emmanuel-inspires-through-recycled-sculptures/): It all began with a conscious mind of keeping La Isla Bonita Clean that Chris Emmanuel got the idea of creating this wonderful sculpture of a Spotted Eagle Ray made out of plastic bottles.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Hurricanes Ceviche Bar & Grill](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/03/12/dorians-angels-at-hurricanes-ceviche-bar-grill/): Word around town about a new ceviche bar and grill reached Dorian’s Angels and the girls wasted no time and headed out to check out the new place for themselves.
- [Personal Contracts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/12/personal-contracts/): “There is nothing more likely to start disagreement among people or countries than an agreement” -E.B.
- [Water Here Please!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/12/water-here-please/): This is how this San Pedrano gets his gallon of water on the island. Hey, I guess it was a busy week for this local, so fill her up Crystal Distributors.
- [Humble Thatch Houses](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/12/humble-thatch-houses/): How many Sanpedranos were born in the village of San Pedro in the 1930’s 40’s and even 50’s?
- [Those Giant Charlie Prices! Memories in San Pedro.](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/03/12/those-giant-charlie-prices-memories-in-san-pedro/): Close your eyes for the fifth week to enjoy some great Belizean memories, especially those that lived in San Pedro.
- [San Pedro Resident Charged for Infant’s Death](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/san-pedro-resident-charged-for-infants-death/): A San Pedro resident, Eladio Balam, pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of causing death by careless conduct in the accidental death of an eight-year-old boy.
- [Currents of Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/currents-of-belize/): In the new film, Currents of Belize, award-winning filmmaker Bradley Beesley follows Abby Marin and Lincoln Westby as they navigate the tension between the country's commitments to protecting its natural resources versus protecting its human resources.
- [Barry Bowen Perishes in Plane Crash](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/barry-bowen-perishes-in-plane-crash/): The news spread like wildfire, and the initial shock of word that the private plane of Mr.
- [Polaris Overturns On Front Street](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/polaris-overturns-on-front-street/): The peaceful monotony of a Monday afternoon on Barrier Drive was interrupted at about 5:30p.m.
- [DJ Flex in Concert](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/dj-flex-in-concert/): Amongst the screaming cheers of his fans, DJ Flex arrived in San Pedro on Saturday, February 27, at around 3pm in preparation for his concert set for that night.
- [Police Truck Slams into Primary School Fence](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/03/04/police-truck-slams-into-primary-school-fence/): At about 4:45 a.m. on Monday, March 01, Ambergris Today was first to arrive at the scene of what appeared to be a traffic accident.
- [The Love We Leave Behind](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/03/04/the-love-we-leave-behind/): Everything returns to source. Material things become easier to let go especially when health is a concern.
- [Two Mennonite Children](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/03/04/two-mennonite-children/): Two Mennonite children ride on their parent’s tricycle as they conduct business in San Pedro.
- [Homecoming](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/03/04/homecoming/): THE YEAR IS 1925 and these San Pedranos have just returned from their long trek in the bush where they had been bleeding sapodilla trees for the sap with which chewing gum was made.
- [Open Your Eyes Films in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/open-your-eyes-films-in-san-pedro/): The Town of San Pedro woke up on Monday morning, February 22, to the sounds and sights of the popular morning show on Belize Channel 5 Television Station, Open Your Eyes.
- [SPHS Math Olympiad are Central Regional Champions](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/sphs-math-olympiad-are-central-regional-champions/): Congratulations are on hand to the hard working students and teachers, for an excellent performance at the Math Olympiad Central Regional Championships.
- [Belize’s Garifuna Collective Perform At 2010 Winter Olympics](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/belizes-garifuna-collective-perform-at-2010-winter-olympics/): The Garifuna Collective and the Umalali Singers returned to Belize today after a two-week North American tour that included a performance at the Cultural Olympiad, part of the official festivities for the 2010 Winter Olympic Games in Vancouver, Canada.
- [Kirby Morrow Voicer for Cartoon Characters like Transformers, X-men & Ninja Turtles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/kirby-morrow-voicer-for-cartoon-characters-like-transformers-x-men-ninja-turtles/): Ambergris Today got paid a special visit by actor Kirby Morrow this week.
- [The Victoria Peak Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/25/the-victoria-peak-challenge-2010/): - Press Release, Belize Audubon Society, Belize City, February 18, 2010 - The Belize Audubon Society announces the opening of the Victoria Peak Trail for 2010 which runs from February to end of May each year.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Reef Realty](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/02/25/dorians-angels-at-reef-realty/): Reef Realty – Making Real Estate Dreams a Reality!!
- [Tsunami Dream Landing](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/25/tsunami-dream-landing/): Last Friday at the Sunbreeze Hotel, there was a great commotion around five pm. The manager of the hotel rushed passed me in the hall shouting.
- [Mark Cuellar Jr.](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/25/mark-cuellar-jr/): Mark Cuellar Jr. just looks adorable in this picture that was submitted by his parents Samira Perez and Mark Cuellar.
- [Conch, An Interesting Specimen](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/25/conch-an-interesting-specimen/): Conch has always been an interesting natural resource, especially when it abounded around the shallow waters of Ambergris Caye.
- [When We Got Tired Of Eating Fish](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/25/when-we-got-tired-of-eating-fish/): Jump into your hammock and close your eyes and go back, I mean go way way back to enjoy good old Belizean San Pedro style of living.
- [Fishing In Paradise!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/24/fishing-in-paradise/): In a man-made lagoon at the Reef Village Resort, you have many ways of enjoying paradise either by laying by the pool and having some drinks, but this guest decided to enjoy his nice evening doing some fishing.
- [Rossy War in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/rossy-war-in-san-pedro/): Rossy War, international Tex-Mex artist, was in Belize over the Valentine’s weekend to perform a series of concerts which included Belize City, Orange Walk and in San Pedro Town.
- [Richard Headrick Flies in from the US](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/richard-headrick-flies-in-from-the-us/): Ever since the San Pedro Airstrip was completely refurbished and extended in length, about seven years ago, it paved the way for our island airstrip to become in international point of entry other than the Phillip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) in Ladyville in Belize.
- [Seadogs Victorious over Corozal Shanaiah](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/18/seadogs-victorious-over-corozal-shanaiah/): New life has been given to the San Pedro Semi Pro soccer team which now goes under the new name: the San Pedro Seadogs.
- [2nd Day of Carnaval 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/18/2nd-day-of-carnaval-2010/): On the second day of Carnaval these three girls went out well prepared with their shower caps and ready to join the paint excitement!
- [The Holiday Hotel Pier](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/18/the-holiday-hotel-pier/): Here is the first pier built in San Pedro for tourist guides and their guests.
- [Enjoying Great Belizean Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/18/enjoying-great-belizean-memories/): Close your eyes and go back. Go way way back to those days.
- [Marine study has good news about Belize Barrier Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/marine-study-has-good-news-about-belize-barrier-reef/): Conservation International and marine scientists from across the ocean converged in the capital for a multi sector symposium on Belize’s marine life on February 5.
- [Ambergris Lake Villas! A Dream Vacation Come True!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/ambergris-lake-villas-a-dream-vacation-come-true/): This past weekend we were back on our mission to find the best accommodations on the island and write about our experience in Ambergris Today’s new column “Room Service”.
- [Melody Exhibits Art in the City](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/melody-exhibits-art-in-the-city/): “I am extremely proud of having this opportunity to share my paintings and inspirations with the people of Belize City,” commented Melody Sanchez Wolfe to Ambergris Today as she readied to launch her art exhibit at the Bliss Institute, in Belize City.
- [Mangrove Specialist to Visit Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/mangrove-specialist-to-visit-island/): They provide refuge for many endangered species of mammals, birds and reptiles. They also preserve the environment by filtering pollutants from the water.
- [High School Musical](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/high-school-musical/): SPHS and Free Musical School to put on Belize’s First Musica!
- [Tour Guide Saves Passenger’s Life!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/11/tour-guide-saves-passengers-life/): It seems that boat accidents have been occurring more frequently these days and unfortunately there have been some deaths and injuries in the past few months.
- [For the Love of Fish!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/11/for-the-love-of-fish/): Be the change you want to see in the world.
- [Making Home-Made Cookies](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/02/11/making-home-made-cookies/): On Saturday, February 6, students from the San Pedro R.C. School got together with Cub Scout Leader Sylvia Flores & Assistant Maribel Ramirez.
- [Las Negritas](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/11/las-negritas/): Perhaps the comparsa (carnival dance group) that has attracted the most popularity both by dancers as well as the viewing public is Los Negritos.
- [Enjoy Memories of Old San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/11/enjoy-memories-of-old-san-pedro/): Close your eyes and go back. Go way, way back.
- [Miss Carnaval Contestans](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/miss-carnaval-contestans/): El Gran Carnaval of San Pedro is almost here and the Town Council will kick off the celebrations on Saturday, February 13 with a Grand Carnaval Party at Central Park.
- [Miss San Pedro Co-hosts KTV Latino](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/miss-san-pedro-co-hosts-ktv-latino/): Karaoke? Everybody loves participating or watching karaoke and for quite some years Sanpedranos have had the privilege of watching Channel 5’s Karaoke Television (KTV) competitions.
- [Americas Most Wanted Host filming in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/americas-most-wanted-host-filming-in-belize/): The man, whose face is associated with most of the sought after criminals on the lam, is the host of America’s Most Wanted.
- [Police Receives Golf Cart](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/police-receives-golf-cart/): It was added stress for C.I.B.
- [Help Send Derrick to Summer Music Camp](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/help-send-derrick-to-summer-music-camp/): Those of you who are fans of the High School band – Rock In Peace, know that Lead guitarist – Derrick Baños is a very talented young musician.
- [Fire Damages Home in San Pedrito](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/02/04/fire-damages-home-in-san-pedrito/): Firefighters were fast to the scene of a fire that broke out on the second floor of a concrete building in the San Pedrito area at about 6:30 p.m.
- [Dorian's Angels at Legends Burger House](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/02/04/dorians-angels-at-legends-burger-house/): We had heard many good things about Legends Burger House, mainly that their burgers were the best on the island!
- [Radical Relationships](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/02/04/radical-relationships/): Why is it we lose our health to gain our wealth, then use our wealth in a effort to regain our health.
- ["Las Chinitas Aleglan el Carnabal"](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/02/04/las-chinitas-aleglan-el-carnabal/): In the 1950’s to the 1970’s one of the most popular Carnival dances was Las Chinitas.
- [House Building with No Electric Tools](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/02/04/house-building-with-no-electric-tools/): Those of us who like carpentry spend a lot of our spare time doing carpentry chores around the home, especially around Christmas time.
- [Ramon’s Village](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/ramons-village/): Reading through the history of Ramon’s Village I got to know about how the resort (originally Ramon’s Reef Resort) was built in 1961, only to have been destroyed by Hurricane Hattie the night after its completion.
- [Wahoo Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/wahoo-challenge-2010/): The Annual Wahoo Challenge 2010 took place at Captain Morgan’s Resort on Saturday, January 23, 2010.
- [BTIA Addresses Island Safety](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/btia-addresses-island-safety/): Safety! It’s a word that caters much attention in our society at the moment.
- [Golf Cart Goes up in Flames](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/golf-cart-goes-up-in-flames/): One golf cart rental on the island finds itself short of one golf cart, as the San Pedro Fire Department reports that at about 1:50a.m.
- [Famed Honduran Coach taking over Belize Football Team](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/famed-honduran-coach-taking-over-belize-football-team/): Famed Honduran coach Jose de la Paz Herrera is taking over as the national football coach of Belize.
- [Port Authority now has Island Base](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/28/port-authority-now-has-island-base/): The Belize Port Authority is in charge of keeping Maritime Safety, Security and Control and is based at Belize.
- [Dorian’s Angels – Bar 208](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/01/28/dorians-angels-bar-208/): Dorian’s Angels are seen, here, there and everywhere.
- [Woo Hoo! Beautiful Day!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/01/28/woo-hoo-beautiful-day/): Woo Hoo! Clear blue sky, gorgeous sea, cool breeze equals a beautiful day in paradise, you can find this only on La isla Bonita, San Pedro, Belize.
- [The High School Grounds](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/28/the-high-school-grounds/): You are looking at the San Pedro High School grounds in 1982.
- [Belize Rushes to Haiti’s Aid](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/belize-rushes-to-haitis-aid/): Hours after a powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter Scale devastated the Caribbean island nation of Haiti, nations around the world organized themselves to send relief aid to the devastated country which is the poorest nation in the Caribbean.
- [Gas Pump Stations Inspected in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/gas-pump-stations-inspected-in-san-pedro/): During the week of January 5, 2010, the Belize Bureau of Standards inspected and verified fuels pumps at gas stations in San Pedro.
- [Toucan Fly!  Tour San Pedro on New Ultralight Aircrafts.](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/toucan-fly-tour-san-pedro-on-new-ultralight-aircrafts/): There are opportunities that come once in a lifetime and experiences that when you grasp them fill you with joy, excitement and pure bliss.
- [Bone Fishing with Abner Marin](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/bone-fishing-with-abner-marin/): Go Fish Belize on the Spotlight again!
- [Preparing for Carnaval Celebrations](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/preparing-for-carnaval-celebrations/): El Gran Carnaval de San Pedro: “Alegria en el corazon – Que viva nuestra tradicion”.
- [News in Brief](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/01/21/news-in-brief/): Thirty three year old US national William Russell Jewett, the man wanted by US authorities and found in Belize with major stacks of cash, did reappear in Magistrate’s Court as scheduled this week, but once again was put back in the hands of police.
- [Enduring Gracefully](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/01/21/enduring-gracefully/): Things will always change; to succeed you must focus your intention with unwavering determination.
- [A Lighthouse In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/01/21/a-lighthouse-in-san-pedro/): And we are not talking about the Lighthouse Beer.
- [Quite a Change!](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/01/21/quite-a-change/): We’ll take you through the obvious in this aerial courtesy of our good friend David Childs who lived in San Pedro for quite some time.
- [Mayor Paz Continuous Struggle Against Offshore Drilling](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/mayor-paz-continuous-struggle-against-offshore-drilling/): The Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage has found an important political ally in San Pedro’s Mayor Elsa Paz.
- [The Power Within](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/01/the-power-within/): "People turn to God when their foundations are shaking, only to discover that it is God that is shaking them."
- [Lots of Miss World Candidates](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/01/lots-of-miss-world-candidates/): There is one thing that is almost to be taken for granted and it is that whenever there is a celebrity in Belize, a visit to San Pedro and Holiday Hotel is guaranteed.
- [Those Very Windy Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/01/those-very-windy-days/): Windy days and calm days have special significance to any island but especially to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, where fishing was the way of life and where there was not an inch of asphalt, only sandy streets.
- [Costa Maya Festival In Review](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/costa-maya-festival-in-review/): Although a very weak tropical wave decided to threaten the festival with some rain, the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival, Version 19, went through without a hitch this past weekend – no rain, no delays, just pure fun and entertainment for all.
- [Guatemala Reigns Supreme at Costa Maya Pageant](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/guatemala-reigns-supreme-at-costa-maya-pageant/): Guatemala now has a “1-Up” on Mexico after Gabriela Asturias, Miss Guatemala, won the 15th edition of the beauty contest Reina de la Costa Maya held on Thursday, August 5, breaking the 4-4 tie both countries had on pageant wins!
- [Interview with Miss San Pedro Contestants](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/interview-with-miss-san-pedro-contestants/): In last week’s edition of Ambergris Today we introduced to you the six beautiful young ladies that will be vying for the title of Miss San Pedro on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
- [Travel And Leisure Magazine Awards 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/travel-and-leisure-magazine-awards-2010/): For 15 years, Travel and Leisure (T+L) readers have cast their votes for the top hotels, destinations, airlines, cruises, outfitters, and transportation companies in the world.
- [Cat Walks Around the World](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/cat-walks-around-the-world/): Her name is Marije aka Cat from the Netherlands and she is traveling around the world taking with her a red carpet and in each country she visits she films video of her ‘Cat Walk’ and challenges.
- [Costa Maya Triathlon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/costa-maya-triathlon/): The first annual Costa Maya Triathlon was held on Sunday, August 8, and by the turnout of participants and spectators it surely seems that it won’t be the last.
- [Stress Management Techniques](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/08/11/stress-management-techniques/): "Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness."
- [A walk on Barrier Reef Drive](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/08/11/a-walk-on-barrier-reef-drive/): Saturday, August 7, 2010 the delegates of The Costa Maya were walking down Barrier Reef Drive during their day off taking in all the sites of town, shopping - experiencing the Sanpedrano lifestyle.
- [Humble Beginnings](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/08/11/humble-beginnings/): You are looking down Caribeña Street, west towards the lagoon. At this corner junction you will now find Rapidito Loans to the right and Sn@kz to the left.
- [Signs of a True Sanpedrano (pt 3)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/08/11/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano-pt-3/): Ever Since the first column with this topic, friends have been commenting and giving me suggestions on signs of a True Sanpedrano.
- [Tourist Gives Birth to Baby in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/tourist-gives-birth-to-baby-in-san-pedro/): A newborn always brings joy, happiness and love to parents, family and friends.
- [Belize and Mexico Join Forces Against Dengue](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/belize-and-mexico-join-forces-against-dengue/): - Press Release, Belmopan, August 2, 2010- Belize and Mexico held a technical meeting on Dengue on July 30, as part of the Belize-Mexico Border Health Commission.
- [Costa Maya Delegates Enjoy Island Hospitality](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/costa-maya-delegates-enjoy-island-hospitality/): The eight beauty ambassadors for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant have arrived in San Pedro, signaling the commencement of the Costa Maya Festival 2010.
- [Snorkeling Guide passes away during Blue Hole Trip](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/snorkeling-guide-passes-away-during-blue-hole-trip/): The Great Blue Hole is a famous diving spot off the coast of Belize City where many tourists and locals have made many dives to explore the stalactite formations and swim among large groupers, nurse sharks and a vast array of species of fish.
- [Summer Camp on Steroids](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/summer-camp-on-steroids/): The San Pedro Summer Camp came to an end last week after a full month of great activities for the participating children.
- [Miss San Pedro Pageants Hotter Than Ever!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/miss-san-pedro-pageants-hotter-than-ever/): Six beautiful young ladies have taken on the challenge to participate in this year’s Miss San Pedro Pageant; they are Genny Rhaburn, Lila Gonzalez, Ivy Alamilla, Mishelby Leiva, Gelie Nuñez and Natasha Stewart.
- [Father Daughter, Son To Father](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/08/04/father-daughter-son-to-father/): "It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."
- [Dollar Drive](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/08/04/dollar-drive/)
- [Wave Dancers](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/08/04/wave-dancers/): Every time you try to convince young people to go into dancing, you try to tell them that dancing can take you places. It is like sports.
- [More Signs Of A True Sanpedrano](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/08/04/more-signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano/): So do you consider yourself a true Sanpedrano?
- [$90K Plus Fire Damages to San Pablo Home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/90k-plus-fire-damages-to-san-pablo-home/): Residents at a San Pablo home got a pretty big scare in the morning of Friday, July 23, as a fire broke out on the second floor of a concrete home.
- [$6Mil Makeover for Old Football Field & Embarcadero](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/6mil-makeover-for-old-football-field-embarcadero/): Under the Sustainable Tourism Program, over $6 million Bze of IDB funding, will be invested in a boardwalk stretching 2000 linear feet along the water–front and transforming the back lagoon area of San Pedro Town.
- [Extreme Archaeology](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/extreme-archaeology/): CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 21 (UPI) -- U.S.
- [The Youth Movement (Editorial)](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/the-youth-movement-editorial/): This week I was very proud of my San Pedro youth!
- [Costa Maya Presents Miss Honduras](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/costa-maya-presents-miss-honduras/): “The craziest show in Mexico” is how the Bilbao Show is described and it is coming to Costa Maya Festival 2010.
- [Summerwind Yacht Accused of Devastating Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/summerwind-yacht-accused-of-devastating-reef/): Making headline news all over the internet is Billionaire Democratic U.S.
- [The Power of Apology](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/28/the-power-of-apology/): "An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything."
- [The True Sanpedranos](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/28/the-true-sanpedranos/): Just last week we carried an article about the true Sanpedranos not wearing shoes and the adults wearing hats. Well here is proof of it.
- [Signs Of A True Sanpedrano part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/28/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano-part-2/): Last week I wrote about the signs of a true Sanpedrano as they were typified twenty five years ago.
- [S.P. Fire Department takes 2nd Place in the National Fire Olympiad](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/s-p-fire-department-takes-2nd-place-in-the-national-fire-olympiad/): Fire-fighters from across the country gathered at the People’s Stadium in Orange Walk on Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, for the annual Fire-fighters Olympiad.
- [Tres Pescados Winner at the World Championships](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/tres-pescados-winner-at-the-world-championships/): Mr. Thomas Reckling, winner of the 2009 Tres Pescados Fishing Tournament in San Pedro, Belize, just recently ranked fifth place out of the ten Fly Division anglers at the 2010 IGFA Inshore World Championships.
- [Belize Intl’ Film Festival White Night](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/belize-intl-film-festival-white-night/): For the first time in their five year run, the Belize International Film Festival made it to San Pedro, possible only because of the new Paradise Theater at the Reef Village which was inaugurated late last year.
- [Derrick at Berklee](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/derrick-at-berklee/): Derrick Baños left to Boston on Wednesday, July 7 and is currently partaking in a summer program at one of the US most prestigious music schools – Berklee College of Music.
- [Pizza and Karaoke at Cuban Coffee El Pilon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/pizza-and-karaoke-at-cuban-coffee-el-pilon/): It’s a bit far from being Cuban, but the concept has brought even more clientele and life to the quaint Cuban Coffee Shop on Barrier Reef Drive.
- [Miss Belize for Costa Maya Festival, Liliana Nuñez](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/miss-belize-for-costa-maya-festival-liliana-nunez/): With plenty of pageantry experience in her resume Liliana Mia Nuñez is a perfect candidate to represent Belize at this year’s Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant.
- [Flowers Don't Talk](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/21/flowers-dont-talk/): There are beautiful flowers in Belize. Each one a unique variety, it’s hard to remember them all.
- [Portuguese Man-O-War Invade Beaches](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/21/portuguese-man-o-war-invade-beaches/): More than just invading the beaches of North Ambergris Caye, an even more dangerous marine creature is invading the shores of the entire island.
- [Los Malías](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/21/los-malias/): It did not take much to be a Sanpedrano. All you had to be was plain and simple or in other words, not sophisticated any at all.
- [Signs of a TRUE SANPEDRANO](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/21/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano/): I recently posted a photo of myself about to devour a whole lobster in its shell and Perlita, my daughter, posted a comment that her dad eats lobster like a true Sanpedrano.
- [Town Council’s Beach Restoration/Street Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/town-councils-beach-restoration-street-project/): Our beautiful beaches on “La Isla Bonita” have been through a lot; whether its Mother Nature sending us some sort of tropical depression, storm or hurricane to batter or lovely coastline or the residents that are constantly riding up and down the beach, adding to the deteriorating conditions.
- [San Pedro Sailing Club Holds First Regatta](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/san-pedro-sailing-club-holds-first-regatta/): Just two weeks after its inception the San Pedro Sailing Club held its first race on Sunday, July 11.
- [Waruguma Still has the Hype!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/waruguma-still-has-the-hype/): When we first wrote about Waruguma it was a small hole-in-the-wall takeout restaurant that had shot to fame because of the delicious Salvadoran pupusas and other small delectable eats.
- [New Findings at Marco Gonzalez Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/new-findings-at-marco-gonzalez-site/): Lots of interesting stuff is taking place at the Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site, South Ambergris Caye, as current excavations are revealing very interesting findings.
- [San Pedro Cancer Society Comes to Life](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/san-pedro-cancer-society-comes-to-life/): The prevalence of cancer cases on the island and the lack thereof of proper treatment facilities in and near San Pedro has prompted a group of residents to take a stand and work for the common good of helping those affected by the big “C” disease.
- [Introducing Miss Guatemala For Costa Maya Festival](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/introducing-miss-guatemala-for-costa-maya-festival/): *Clown Entertainers Ozzy & Chispin will be on the festival grounds throughout the festival entertaining the youngsters and will also give a show onstage on Sunday, August 8.
- [Dorian's Angels at Marco Gonzalez Maya Site](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/07/15/dorians-angels-at-marco-gonzalez-maya-site/): Lots of interesting stuff is taking place at the Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site, South Ambergris Caye, as current excavations are revealing very interesting findings.
- [Train of Thoughts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/14/train-of-thoughts/): “Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
- [Beautiful Sunday Afternoon At Phoenix Resort](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/14/beautiful-sunday-afternoon-at-phoenix-resort/): A picturesque Phoenix Resort on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
- [Hustler Dock](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/14/hustler-dock/): Not very long ago there were only a few short piers or jetties along the shoreline of Ambergris Caye.
- [Mayas Traded Salt on Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/14/mayas-traded-salt-on-ambergris-caye/): It has been suggested that the name of our Island, Ambergris Caye is derived from the fact that amber grease was very visible on the shores of this Island a long time ago.
- [Miss Nicaragua for Costa Maya Pageant 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/miss-nicaragua-for-costa-maya-pageant-2010/): Claudia is a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tourism and Hotel Management and one day hopes to become a renowned chef with a restaurant of her own and raise a family.
- [FAB Ball a Success](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/fab-ball-a-success/): Despite being delayed because of Tropical Storm Alex, the FAB Ball turned out to be a truly fabulous event, raising money for SAGA Humane Society and giving everyone a night to remember.
- [BTB Holds Bi-Annual General Meeting](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/btb-holds-bi-annual-general-meeting/): Stakeholders of the Tourism sector rendezvoused at the Black Orchid Resort in Burrel Boom on Friday, July 2, for the 2010 bi-annual general meeting hosted by the Belize Hotel Association.
- [Could Belize Lose British Military Support?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/could-belize-lose-british-military-support/): Will Belize lose the base of the British Army Training Support Unit (BATSUB)?
- [Editorial - Summer Activities](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/editorial-summer-activities/): The month of June is gone and with it graduations for all schools including sixth form to complete the yearly academic cycle. School is out and now what?
- [From Antivirus to Antibiotics, McAfee Searches for a Last Cure](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/from-antivirus-to-antibiotics-mcafee-searches-for-a-last-cure/): Allison Adonizio and John McAfee think they've discovered the next great antibiotic in the jungles of Belize. It's all natural. It's unpatentable.
- [Waking Up](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/07/waking-up/): Last week I wrote about remembering what has value. Thinking about it all we all fall asleep to our personal truth at times.
- [Our Friends At Sunbreeze](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/07/our-friends-at-sunbreeze/): Our Friends at Sunbreeze get all happy and show off their best poses when they see the Ambergris Today Newspaper coming their way.
- [A Laid Back Fishing Village](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/07/a-laid-back-fishing-village/): This lovely flashback given to us by Mr. Geraldo Badillo, depicts a laid back fishing village just on the verge of turning into a vibrant little tourism haven.
- [Fun With The August Cricket](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/07/fun-with-the-august-cricket/): In this short story I will reveal why as a teacher I understand little pranks played by students in the classroom.
- [PM Barrow’s Speech in Miami Interrupted by Murder Case](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/pm-barrows-speech-in-miami-interrupted-by-murder-case/): Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean O. Barrow made his first official visit to South Florida over the weekend from June 25 to 27. The trip was to bring Hon.
- [Introducing Miss Mexico for Costa Maya](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/introducing-miss-mexico-for-costa-maya/): Priscilla is driven in all aspects of her life, especially when it comes to her career, job and family.
- [Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Workshop and Exhibition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/marco-gonzalez-maya-site-workshop-and-exhibition/): The Marco Gonzalez Maya Site at the south end of Ambergris Caye is currently the host to 25 students since Wednesday, June 23.
- [Michael Keaton Films in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/michael-keaton-films-in-san-pedro/): - Press Release - El Pescador Lodge is honored to have hosted the filming of "Buccaneers and Bones" starring Michael Keaton actor/director, Tom Brokaw news anchor/author, Yvon Chouninard founder Patagonia, Bill Klyn director Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Zach Guilford actor, Thomas McGuane acclaimed author, Lori-Ann Murphy director of fishing at El Pescador, and Aaron Adams scientist Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.
- [Fire Scare in downtown San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/fire-scare-in-downtown-san-pedro/): Quick action by the fire department and volunteers prevented a possible fire disaster in downtown San Pedro at a building that houses four businesses and one residence on Friday, June 25.
- [Stephanie Arce Crowned Miss Lobster Fest CC](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/stephanie-arce-crowned-miss-lobster-fest-cc/): The Miss Lobster Festival Pageant in Caye Caulker was about the only event that was not canceled between the two neighboring islands of La Isla Bonita and La Isla Cariñosa as Tropical Storm Alex made its way through Belize over the weekend.
- [Alex: A Little Reminder](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/30/alex-a-little-reminder/): As we sat watching the whirling vortex called “Alex” on CNN approach Belize’s shoreline, I thought to myself how little we are compared to the vastness of the earth.
- [Happy Dia De San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/30/happy-dia-de-san-pedro/): The lead boat carrying the statue of St. Peter leaves the municipal dock at 6 a.m.
- [The Famous Greasy Pole](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/30/the-famous-greasy-pole/): The greasy pole has always been a crowd pleaser and attention getter in San Pedro’s beach events.
- [Viva Mexico!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/30/viva-mexico/): Twenty five years ago the community of San Pedro was more Mexican in style and custom. This, of course, is understandable.
- [Class of 2000 Reunion](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/23/class-of-2000-reunion/): Saturday, June 12, 2010 the class of 2000 gathered together for their class reunion where they had much fun. Congrats You Guys!
- [A Small Village School](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/23/a-small-village-school/): The San Pedro R.C. School has undergone a lot of transformation all due to population growth.
- [A Show of Hands 3 – Art Exhibition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/a-show-of-hands-3-art-exhibition/): Aristophanes (Greek Athenian Dramatist) once said - “Let each man exercise the art he knows” and that is exactly what these three artists – Sylvin Forman, Sophie Lisbey Forman and James Jopson have been doing; they are exercising the art they know.
- [Miss Panama: Yosibell Sánchez Espino](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/miss-panama-yosibell-sanchez-espino/): Miss Panama is a law student who loves to work hard and enjoys being independent.
- [Lobster Galore!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/lobster-galore/): It was no doubt that, just by looking at the large crowd that showed up at Saturday’s Block Party, Lobster Fest was a huge success.
- [Coalition Against Offshore Drilling Meets with Residents](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/coalition-against-offshore-drilling-meets-with-residents/): A meeting held at the Sunbreeze Hotel Conference Room on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, was a powerful engine that was provided by the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) for our island residents to learn more about the coalition that is opposing drilling offshore and in protected areas in our country.
- [Sea Trek’s Public Forum Turns to Heated Debate](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/sea-treks-public-forum-turns-to-heated-debate/): Discovery Expeditions – Sea Trek Operation at Mexico Rocks has created quite a controversy on the island as many business owners, tour operators/tour guides and residents are discontent with the concept involved in the operation.
- [Two Giants Standing Together](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/two-giants-standing-together/): Ground breaking ceremonies were held at the grounds of San Pedro High for the new building for San Pedro Junior College in front of parents, students and teachers of that institution.
- [A Mustard Seed](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/22/a-mustard-seed/): Listening in on two of my friends discussing spirituality, I was struck by how differently their beliefs were.
- [Lobster Fest with Joey Stevens!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/lobster-fest-with-joey-stevens/): Lobster Festival activities kicked off on Monday, June 14, with a “Meat and Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort) as Lobster season opened on Tuesday, June 15.
- [Broadway in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/broadway-in-belize/): In a benefit performance for the San Mateo Road Building Fund, the Paradise Theater presented "An Evening with Sean McDermott" on June 10 and 12.
- [San Pedro High Graduation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/san-pedro-high-graduation/): San Pedro High School held its Graduation Mass and Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 12, at the R.
- [Celi McCorkle Brings Back Lifetime Achievement Award](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/celi-mccorkle-brings-back-lifetime-achievement-award/): Industry representatives, stakeholders, celebrated guests and tourism friends all met at the Belize Biltmore Plaza’s River Hall on Thursday, June 10 with the purpose of accompanying and celebrating the recipients of this year’s Tourism Awards, now in its tenth year.
- [Introducing Miss Costa Rica](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/introducing-miss-costa-rica/): Hobbies: Singing, Dancing and spending time with her family.
- [Student Footbridge into Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/student-footbridge-into-marco-gonzalez-mayan-site/): - Press Release, June 14, 2010 - The Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site at the south end of Ambergris Caye will play host to 23 students starting on June 23.
- [Practice Deep Listening](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/16/practice-deep-listening/): “I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn't believe them, I didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being.
- [Lobster Season Is Here!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/16/lobster-season-is-here/): Finally what all Lobster lovers have been waiting for - Lobster Season now open!
- [First Days of Lobster Season](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/16/first-days-of-lobster-season/): On the first days of the lobster season which started then on July 15, fishermen in San Pedro were really… really…really busy.
- [The First Commercial Lobster Buyers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/16/the-first-commercial-lobster-buyers/): The legendary musical icon, Mr. Peters, sang this Belizean “brukdown” that goes like this: Captain Foote money gan, me no know wheh e gan.
- [Introducing Miss El Salvador](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/introducing-miss-el-salvador/): The Costa Maya Festival Committee is excited to announce the first contestant for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant set for August 5, 2010, kick starting the Costa Maya Festival.
- [North Ambergris Police Sub Station Inauguration](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/north-ambergris-police-sub-station-inauguration/): After much hard work, dedication and donations, The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (NACNW) proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North Ambergris Police Substation on Saturday, June 5.
- [Sean McDermott’s Charity Concert](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/sean-mcdermotts-charity-concert/): Sean McDermott will once again be performing on Ambergris Caye on June 10 and June 12 at the new Paradise Theatre located just across the bridge at Reef Village Resort at 8pm.
- [Abby Marin Competes Abroad](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/abby-marin-competes-abroad/): Ambergris Today believes that San Pedro has a rising celebrity on its hands.
- [Principal Association of the Cayes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/principal-association-of-the-cayes/): It was on October 2009 that principals on the island joined forces to form an association called the Principals Association of the Cayes (P.A.C).
- [Battle Against Oil Exploration Continues](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/battle-against-oil-exploration-continues/): The Search for Black Gold across the length and breadth of the Jewel has raised concerns from a number of environmental organizations that oppose oil prospecting.
- [Ruffling Your Feathers](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/09/ruffling-your-feathers/): Standing outside near Belize Bank a few days ago, I witnessed two pigeons. Their beaks were locked together as they danced around in a circle.
- [Pamper Day](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/09/pamper-day/): On the island we have heard of people and pets getting pampered, but at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Office a Sea Turtle was getting a full body pampering before he was set free at his new home at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [Amateur Sports](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/09/amateur-sports/): Gone are the days of good amateur sports which carried 100% of community support.
- [“Crayfish to Stone Dogs!”](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/09/crayfish-to-stone-dogs-2/): This is a popular saying, “Crayfish to stone dogs.” It is a saying meaning that there is an abundance of something.
- [Lobster Fest Announces Schedule](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/lobster-fest-announces-schedule/): - Press Release - The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010.
- [Isla Bonita Elementary Student Tops PSE Scores in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/isla-bonita-elementary-student-tops-pse-scores-in-san-pedro/): The Primary School Examination results are out and the students from San Pedro Town did an excellent job!
- [Taking Musical Note](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/taking-musical-note/): Every year Dr. Floyd Jackson offers an inspirational music lesson to the children at each school in San Pedro.
- [Francis Eiley to Release Documentary at Film Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/francis-eiley-to-release-documentary-at-film-fest/): On February 19, 2010 Francis (Chino) Eiley released his booked entitled ‘Caged Chronicles’ which is about the cries of injustice that he thought would never end.
- [Botanist working at Marco Gonzalez Island Mayan Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/botanist-working-at-marco-gonzalez-island-mayan-site/): - Press Release, June 1, 2010 - There is a buzz in the air about what is going on down south close to the end of the island.
- [To Dredge or Not to Dredge](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/03/to-dredge-or-not-to-dredge/): To dredge or not to dredge along the coast of Ambergris Caye? - that is the question.
- [Dorian's Angels at Papo's Art Gallery](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/06/03/dorians-angels-at-papos-art-gallery/): Edwardo Alamilla "Papo" Artfully gifted!
- [The Good Life Question](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/02/the-good-life-question/): For most people there is a continual search in their lives for the right connection, or balance.
- [Biker Chicks!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/02/biker-chicks/): The Island, or should I say small city, is full of all types of vehicles. Sofia and Delsie were eager to get a ride on these two motorcycles. “Hint! Hint!
- [Slow Pace at the Airstrip](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/02/slow-pace-at-the-airstrip/): A few years ago everything was at a slow pace in San Pedro including the airstrip.
- [Stricter Discipline](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/02/stricter-discipline/): There are many things children get away with today that we didn't twenty five years ago.
- [Keeping A Close Eye On Zero-Rated Products](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/keeping-a-close-eye-on-zero-rated-products/): General Sales Tax Dept.
- [S.P. Town Library Holds Essay Reading Competition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/s-p-town-library-holds-essay-reading-competition/): The San Pedro Town Library held its 2nd Annual Essay Reading Competition on Wednesday, May 26 at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium where students from six different schools participated in the competition.
- [Decisions Decisions Decisions](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/decisions-decisions-decisions/): It has been said that it is not the diplomas and degrees that we hold that make us smart but rather the wise decisions that we make makes us smart.
- [Angel Y Khriz to Takeover Costa Maya](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/angel-y-khriz-to-takeover-costa-maya/): The Puerto Rican international duet Angel (Angel Rivera Guzmán ) and Khriz (Christian Colón), worked tirelessly to conquer to the world and to be positioned as one of the most popular urban groups of this generation.
- [Town Council's Vision and Mission for the Town](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/town-councils-vision-and-mission-for-the-town/): It was a historic and memorable event on Thursday, May 20 for the San Pedro Town Council as after much hard work and dedication in designing and planning the vision and mission for a better San Pedro by Mayor Paz and her team they were officially unveiled and mounted on the wall of the San Pedro Town Council office.
- [National Geographic Mag. to Feature Hol Chan Marine Reserve](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/28/national-geographic-mag-to-feature-hol-chan-marine-reserve/): Ambergris Today received confirmation that a crew from National Geographic Magazine was on the Island since last week and spent days visiting the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [When You Can't Get Forgiveness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/27/when-you-cant-get-forgiveness/): It has been raining a lot lately in Belize. We are in rainy season and that’s what happens. Some things in life just are. No matter what happens.
- [The Big One That Got Away](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/27/the-big-one-that-got-away/): On Saturday, May 22 during the Dorado Rodeo Competition, this competitor was anxious to get his catch weighed in just for laughs since his fish was eaten by a shark before he could reel it in.
- [First Yellow Cab](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/27/first-yellow-cab/): When Jerry McDermott first founded Paradise Hotel, he brought a small land rover jeep to the Island to run errands and guests of his hotel.
- [Cheap To Play](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/27/cheap-to-play/): Today it can be safely said that it is expensize to play.
- [Working on Smiles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/working-on-smiles/): The San Pedro Smile Center is back on the island providing dental care to all the children of San Pedro.
- [In Da Cayes -Reggaeton Artists Franxel & Chamika Shoot Music Video in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/in-da-cayes-reggaeton-artists-franxel-chamika-shoot-music-video-in-san-pedro/): San Pedro has been known as one of the hot spots for celebrities to come and vacation or perform.
- [Is Sea Trek Good for Ambergris Caye?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/is-sea-trek-good-for-ambergris-caye/): It has been said that it is not the diplomas and degrees that we hold that make us smart but rather the wise decisions that we make.
- [Alejandro Maldonado Spotted in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/alejandro-maldonado-spotted-in-san-pedro/): Celebrity yoga instructor and TV personality Alejandro Maldonado was spotted in San Pedro leaving Ramon’s Village over the weekend.
- [Joey Stevens at Lobster Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/joey-stevens-at-lobster-fest/): San Pedro’s Lobster Fest has been gaining fame and getting bigger and better year after year since the first Lobster Fest in 2007.
- [More Objections for Offshore Oil Drilling](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/20/more-objections-for-offshore-oil-drilling/): The Belize Barrier Reef is currently on UNESCO’s list of endangered World Heritage Sites.
- [Dealing With Your Anger](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/19/dealing-with-your-anger/): It was dark, ink black, when the little boy woke abruptly from his sleep.
- [Ok We Get It, It's Raining!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/19/ok-we-get-it-its-raining/): Rain is great and refreshing for us and for the whole planet but not when it goes overboard.
- [San Pedro's Top Artist](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/19/san-pedros-top-artist/): It is without a doubt that Dimas Guerrero Sr. has been San Pedro’s Top Artist.
- [Life Without Toilet Paper](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/19/life-without-toilet-paper/): What would you do if all the Stores in San Pedro ran out of toilet paper? There are things that if you had never had them, you never miss them.
- [Jurisdiction of the Privy Council Abolished](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/jurisdiction-of-the-privy-council-abolished/): Belmopan - 11 May 2010 - The jurisdiction of the Privy Council to hear appeals from Belize has been abolished with effect from 1st June 2010.
- [Rough Waters for New Tourist Attraction](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/rough-waters-for-new-tourist-attraction/): After news broke about the new underwater project in the Mexico Rocks Area known as Sea Trek, the project has raised more than eyebrows as a group in the community has expressed their concerns of the potential harmful effects to the reef.
- [Boat Sinks at Hol Chan Marine Reserve](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/boat-sinks-at-hol-chan-marine-reserve/): Reports reached our office on Monday, May 10, about a boat that had sunk at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
- [Work Started for Northern Police Substation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/work-started-for-northern-police-substation/): “BUILD IT, AND THEY WILL COME” was the philosophy The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch, copied from the Kevin Costner film.
- [Leonor Trejo Mother of the Year](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/leonor-trejo-mother-of-the-year/): Saturday, May 8, 2010 was a night dedicated to all the beautiful mothers on La Isla Bonita. San Pedro selected and honored Mrs.
- [Caye Caulker Police Officer In Jail](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/13/caye-caulker-police-officer-in-jail/): Residents of La Isla Cariñosa – Caye Caulker Village are upset with the resent incident that occurred on Sunday, May 9, where a police officer shot and killed 31-year-old Alex Goff a Belize City resident.
- [Wanting What You Get?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/12/wanting-what-you-get/): Do you often get what you want, but find out you are not happy?
- [Mother And Child Bonding](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/12/mother-and-child-bonding/): On Monday, May 10, the mothers of the students at ABC Pre-school were not given certificates of appreciation but were given a much bigger award, the big smiles and hugs for Mother’s Day.
- [The Transformation of San Pedro Cinema](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/12/the-transformation-of-san-pedro-cinema/): It all started as Teatro Arenas, San Pedro’s first cinema.
- [Hardships Of Living In San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/12/hardships-of-living-in-san-pedro/): Twenty Five years ago, or perhaps 35, not everything was as handy and easy as it is now. Let's look at a few examples to illustrate what I mean.
- [Go Slow](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/11/go-slow/): San Pedro’s sister island Caye Caulker is a very awesome and tranquil place to kick back and relax and socialize with the locals.
- [Reef Week Activities Conclude](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/reef-week-activities-conclude/): Reef Week was celebrated from April 24 to 30 under the theme “Save the Reef Today; Tomorrow Might be Too Late”.
- [New Rules at Mexican Border](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/new-rules-at-mexican-border/): The Government of Mexico has implemented new rules for foreigners visiting Mexican territory, in order to eliminate requirements and simplify proceedings.
- [Offshore Oil Exploration Starts Ruffling Feathers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/offshore-oil-exploration-starts-ruffling-feathers/): How would you like to wake up one morning in the near future and instead of admiring the amazing orange glow of the sunrise, you see oil rigs in the sea and clouds of smoke puffing their way towards your home, condo or hotel?
- [Sanford Health Breaks Ground on Children’s Clinic in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/sanford-health-breaks-ground-on-childrens-clinic-in-belize/): - Press Release - Central America is one step closer to having more pediatric healthcare closer to home after the groundbreaking on May 4 of the first Sanford Children’s international clinic.
- [Silence the Violence](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/silence-the-violence/): The San Pedro Town Council organized a march against crime on Friday, April 30, which gathered residents to show their stance against crime on the island.
- [SPHS Students Excel in Business Fair](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/05/06/sphs-students-excel-in-business-fair/): This school year the business department of San Pedro High School took a different approach towards the students’ learning process by organizing the first mini business fair.
- [Your Shadow](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/05/05/your-shadow/): Thank your teachers!
- [Just Like Mommy](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/05/05/just-like-mommy/): Most Moms’ have been working out extra hard to get that great body and some just work out for fun.
- [A Laid Back Village](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/05/05/a-laid-back-village/): In the early days of tourism San Pedro was advertised as a laid back fishing village.
- [Oil In Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/05/05/oil-in-ambergris-caye/): Fifty years ago there were rumors going around San Pedro that there was oil on the island.
- [Xanadu Island Resort Awarded for Green Initiative](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/xanadu-island-resort-awarded-for-green-initiative/): - Press Release - This week marked a historical week for Xanadu Island Resort as it was awarded certification as “The First Green Globe Certified Island Property in Belize.” Green Globe Certification is the leading worldwide certification based on internationally accepted documentation formed by Green Globe International Inc.
- [New Book On Caye Caulker](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/new-book-on-caye-caulker/): Caye Caulker "Not a Lot of Hoop or Hoopla but Still and Always a Lot of Fun" is a new book that captures a collection of words and images on how the authors felt.
- [Lions Club Member in Embezzlement Scandal](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/lions-club-member-in-embezzlement-scandal/): It is one of the hardest working organizations and most prestigious in the county with its members raising funds for the good and betterment of the community and individuals in need.
- [Sign Painting Party](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/sign-painting-party/): - Press Release - On Saturday, 24, 2010, 30 young people spent a very busy, productive afternoon lending their creativity to improve the cleanliness and safety of South Ambergris Caye.
- [Eco Challenge Kayak Race](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/eco-challenge-kayak-race/): “Ranza Boys” – Reef Radio Team takes 1st place.
- [Natalie Places 2nd at KTV Latino Karaoke](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/29/natalie-places-2nd-at-ktv-latino-karaoke/): Natalie Arceo had every resident of San Pedro glued to their TV set this past Tuesday night, April 27, as she made her final presentations at Channel 5’s KTV Latino Competition.
- [Have an Attitude of Gratitude](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/28/have-an-attitude-of-gratitude/): “Gratitude is the first step to true happiness; Your goodness increases when you spread goodness to others."
- [Sunny Day for Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/28/sunny-day-for-lagoon-reef-eco-challenge-2010/): On Sunday, April 25, all residents were enjoying a nice sunny day at Central Park for the Lagoon Reef Eco Challenge.
- [Chichi Regina’s 90th Birthday](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/28/chichi-reginas-90th-birthday/): Perlita Zapata de Nuñez stirred up a storm on Facebook when she posted a photo of the Nuñez Family and other families that have assimilated into the Nuñez Family Tree.
- [Dorian's Angels at Lady Bug](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/28/dorians-angels-at-lady-bug/): This week Dorian’s Angels got a little grubby!
- [In Interest of the Town](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/28/in-interest-of-the-town/): I am inspired to write this one based on Mr. Fidel Ancona’s resignation as chairman of the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority. In his letter Mr.
- [Fatima Solanie Graniel is Miss SPHS 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/fatima-solanie-graniel-is-miss-sphs-2010/): Year after year the San Pedro High School holds its Miss San Pedro High Pageant as fundraiser event and it is always a highly anticipated show especially for the high school students as several young ladies take center stage and vie for the coveted title of Miss SPHS and be a role model for the rest of the student body.
- [The San Pedro AIDS Commission holds FREE HIV Testing](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/the-san-pedro-aids-commission-holds-free-hiv-testing/): The San Pedro AIDS Commission is a very active group on the island that does its best to educate and prevent this epidemic.
- [Countdown to Census 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/countdown-to-census-2010/): The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) is preparing over 750 enumerators countrywide for its 2010 Population & Housing Census for Belize.
- [Belizean Shores Monday Night BBQ](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/belizean-shores-monday-night-bbq/): Mondays on La Isla Bonita…Where to go? What to do? Well, if you have not been to Belizean Shores for Monday Night BBQ then you are missing out.
- [Tropic Air Connects San Pedro to Belmopan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/tropic-air-connects-san-pedro-to-belmopan/): Monday, April 19, 2010, was a very proud and important day for Tropic Air, as Belmopan greeted and accepted Tropic’s first scheduled flight from San Pedro to the Hector Silva Airport.
- [Costa Rica’s Min. of Culture Hosted in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/22/costa-ricas-min-of-culture-hosted-in-san-pedro/): On Saturday, April 17, 2010, Hon.
- [Being Authentic](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/21/being-authentic/): “We create our world with the ingredients we put into it, so take care with your recipe.
- [The Leaning Utility Pole](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/21/the-leaning-utility-pole/): We found the cause of all the power outages in San Pedro. It seems that Gerry knocked over a utility pole at the end of Barrier Reef Drive. NAWWWW!!
- [Setting the Pace for Tourism](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/21/setting-the-pace-for-tourism/): It is this renowned place called Paradise Hotel that set the pace for the development of tourism in San Pedro and Belize.
- [Enjoy Old San Pedro Memories](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/21/enjoy-old-san-pedro-memories/): “Give me some more stories of old San Pedro,” says Christina Bradley, whom everyone affectionately known as Nana.
- [Traffic Department Receives Motorcycles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/traffic-department-receives-motorcycles/): On Monday, April 12, the San Pedro Town Council presented two Yamaha Motorcycles to the San Pedro Traffic Department.
- [ECOMAR Launches 2010 Belize Lionfish Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/ecomar-launches-2010-belize-lionfish-project/): The increasing numbers of invasive lionfish in the Belize Barrier Reef World Heritage Site and associated reef systems will likely cause additional negative impacts on an already stressed ecosystem affected by overfishing, coral bleaching and ocean acidification.
- [Consultation on Revising Master Development Plan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/consultation-on-revising-master-development-plan/): On Tuesday, April 13, The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI) held a public consultation at the San Pedro Lions Den for the Master Development Plan of Ambergris Caye.
- [Robber Shot by Hunters](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/robber-shot-by-hunters/): One man is dead and another one is on the run after an attempted robbery went wrong, but this time it was the assailants who ended up on the wrong side of the attack.
- [Above Average Hurricane Season Expected](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/above-average-hurricane-season-expected/): The Caribbean countries can expect an above-average 2010 Atlantic hurricane with a 58% chance of a major hurricane affecting the region, respected United States forecasters have said.
- [Natalie Arceo at KTV Latino Finals](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/15/natalie-arceo-at-ktv-latino-finals/): Natalie Arceo has made it to the KTV Latino Karaoke Competition Finals and San Pedro was present at last night’s live airing of the show that takes place at the Bliss Institute, in Belize City.
- [Dorian's Angels at San Pedro Water Jets International](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/04/15/dorians-angels-at-san-pedro-water-jets-international/): Dorian’s Angels have been seen here, there and everywhere.
- [What is Common Sense?](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/14/what-is-common-sense/): “Knowledge & common sense brings wisdom; Knowledge without common sense is nonsense."
- [Boat Trip](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/14/boat-trip/): Dorian’s Angels were invited to go to Chetumal last weekend on the San Pedro Jets Xpress and Dorian (The Boss) & Gerry (Bossley) tagged along with the Angels to ride in Style on the International Boat Trip.
- [Building San Pedro High](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/14/building-san-pedro-high/): San Pedro High was not built in a day, and neither was Rome.
- [No Offense To Animals](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/04/14/no-offense-to-animals/): We had a Facebook communication this week by a Sanpedrana living in the United States telling us how much she enjoyed last week’s topic on Twenty Five Years Ago on the lashing of animals.
- [Water Supply Restrictions Plague Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/water-supply-restrictions-plague-easter/): As international tourists and local visitors from around the country flooded to San Pedro for the long Easter weekend an underlying problem with the Island’s water supply, which many were unaware of, made for much an inconvenience when the island needed the services the most.
- [Embargo on Dairy Products?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/embargo-on-dairy-products/): No more imported Cheese & Milk?
- [SPHS Seniors in Office Practice](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/sphs-seniors-in-office-practice/): Every year the San Pedro High School seniors are assigned to various offices and working areas to experience how it feels like to have a job and to take responsibility.
- [Tatiana Rivero Arrives from Piel Dorada](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/tatiana-rivero-arrives-from-piel-dorada/): After a week-long of pageantry experience in Chiapas, Mexico, at the Piel Dorada International Pageant, Tatiana Rivero was back in her home town of San Pedro on Monday, April 6.
- [SPTC Responds to Circulated Letters & Tax Rates](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/09/sptc-responds-to-circulated-letters-tax-rates/): Press Release – San Pedro Town Council – April 7, 2010 – The San Pedro Town Council feels deeply offended and is outraged at the accusations made in a letter recently circulated by a “so called” member of the San Pedro Business Association.
- [Possessiveness](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/04/08/possessiveness/): “Experience all things with the enthusiasm of a child, and like a child own nothing but the joy."
- [All Smiles](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/04/08/all-smiles/): Children are the most beautiful gifts in life, they are the future.
- [The Co-Operative](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/04/08/the-co-operative/): Thousands upon thousands of pounds of lobster tails used to leave this building every year to be exported to the United States of America.
- [Miss San Pedro High Contestants](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/miss-san-pedro-high-contestants/): The San Pedro High School would like to invite and welcome all to this year’s Miss S.P.H.S Pageant to be held on Saturday, April 17, 2010.
- [Mayor Paz honors SPHS Math Olympiad Champs](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/mayor-paz-honors-sphs-math-olympiad-champs/): On March 10, 2010, the San Pedro High School proudly won the Math Olympiad Nationals competition.
- [Belize Featured in Discovery Channel’s "Life"](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/belize-featured-in-discovery-channels-life/): If you have not seen it yet, then you are missing out on the wonders of the world as can only be captured by the Discovery Channel film crew.
- [Sustainable Tourism Program](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/sustainable-tourism-program/): - Press Release, Belize City, Belize, March 30, 2010 - The Ministry of Tourism Civil Aviation and Culture signed a Bz$822,700 contract with Spanish consultancy firm, Tourism and Leisure EuroPraxis Consulting (T & L) to develop the much anticipated, National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan for the country.
- [Gold for R.C. School at Festival of Arts](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/04/01/gold-for-r-c-school-at-festival-of-arts/): The San Pedro Roman Catholic School received three Gold awards and 11 Silver awards at the Festival of Arts regional competition that took place on Friday, March 26 at the Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium.
- [Luxuy Yacht Damages famous dive site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/luxuy-yacht-damages-famous-dive-site/): Just last week representatives of UNESCO were in the country conducting a survey on the World Heritage Site as Belize could lose its world heritage status for not taking care of its Great Barrier Reef.
- [Fundraiser for ‘Fruit Stand Lady’ Online Samaritans donate $2,000](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fundraiser-for-fruit-stand-lady-online-samaritans-donate-2000/): Fundraising efforts to cover the medical costs of Julia Menjibar Guerrero (the Fruit Stand Lady) got underway last week in San Pedro with the help of several online good Samaritans and the Reef Radio.
- [Isla Bonita at Band Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/isla-bonita-at-band-fest/): The Isla Bonita Marching Band represented San Pedro at Band Fest 2009 in San Ignacio this past Saturday, April 4.
- [Overall Tourism Arrivals for 2005 Increases](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/overall-tourism-arrivals-for-2005-increases/): The year 2005 has proven similarly successful for arrivals predominantly through two ports of entry, being the Philip Goldson International Airport and the border points.
- [BTIA presents tourism plans 2009-2010BTIA presents tourism plans 2009-2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/btia-presents-tourism-plans-2009-2010btia-presents-tourism-plans-2009-2010/): San Pedro BTIA (Belize Tourism Industry Association) held its membership meeting on Friday, April 3, 2009 at Elvi’s Kitchen.
- [Oil War Brewing in Southern Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/oil-war-brewing-in-southern-belize/): A leading indigenous group from southern Belize dispatched a protest, but government has already given the green light to an oil exploration company, U.S.
- [Andrew Zimmern’s films in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/andrew-zimmerns-films-in-belize/): World Famous Andrew Zimmern, a food writer, TV personality, chef, teacher and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, was in the country filming the first episode for his new TV Show Bizarre Worlds.
- [Cuban Refugees Wash Ashore](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/cuban-refugees-wash-ashore/): It is very difficult for many to fathom the idea of traveling in the smallest of vessels through a vast and dangerous sea, across thousands of miles battling giant waves, the blistering sun, hunger, thirst and great fear.
- [Easter Weekend Mishaps](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/easter-weekend-mishaps/): Easter weekend did not pass by without any mishaps.
- [Miss Belize Exclusive Interview](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/miss-belize-exclusive-interview/): Ambergris Today had the opportunity to spend an entire afternoon with the reigning Miss Belize, Tanisha Vernon, this past weekend and enjoyed the company of an articulate, friendly, career driven beauty queen; yet she confessed of being a sporty tomboy while growing up.
- [BTB To Honor Outstanding Tourism Accomplishments](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/btb-to-honor-outstanding-tourism-accomplishments/): The Belize Tourism will be hosting the 9th Annual National Tourism Awards on April 22, 2009 at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina.
- [Narco Weapons Found! Rifles and ammo cached on island behind San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/narco-weapons-found-rifles-and-ammo-cached-on-island-behind-san-pedro/): Three weeks ago, Belize police found 34 high-powered rifles buried on the small island of Deer Caye (known locally as Cayo Venado), which lies just west of North Ambergris Caye, near the Belize/Mexico border.
- [Wild Cat Electrocuted in North Ambergris](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/wild-cat-electrocuted-in-north-ambergris/): North Ambergris Caye is known to have an array of flora and fauna and back in the good old days most of the hunting was done up north, you could always catch deer’s and other game meat in the area and of course many have said that they have spotted a few jaguars and other animals in North Ambergris.
- [Gach Guerrero Appointed BTB Chairman](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/gach-guerrero-appointed-btb-chairman/): It is with great pride that we announce that San Pedro’s very own Mr. Gapsar “Gach” Guerrero is the new Chairman of the Belize Tourism Board.
- [Eric Swan Arrested for Saldivar Murder](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/eric-swan-arrested-for-saldivar-murder/): In January of this year, 28-year-old John Paul Saldivar was found dead in North Ambergris Caye and on Wednesday, April 15, 26-year-old, Eric Swan who was shot in a crossfire with police, appeared in Magistrates’ Court where he was charged for Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
- [Building Authority Clarifies on Construction Fees](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/building-authority-clarifies-on-construction-fees/): After hearing exuberant concerns about increased fees for building permits from business owners Ambergris Today, sought out to get the facts straight and contacted the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority.
- [Protecting our Reef UNESCO Officials meet with island residents](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/protecting-our-reef-unesco-officials-meet-with-island-residents/): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Committee (UNESCO) dispatched two officials from its World Heritage Headquarters in Paris, France to conduct an investigation into dredging activities that have reportedly taken place at one of Belize’s main reserve sites.
- [Bling Soljahs New Reggaeton, Hip Hop Local Sensation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bling-soljahs-new-reggaeton-hip-hop-local-sensation/): Dis da di Bling Soljahs!
- [The Myths of the Crystal Skull](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/the-myths-of-the-crystal-skull/): The blockbuster movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that was released last week in theatres has stirred up some attention to Belize and the famous Crystal Skull from Lubantuun.
- [SPJC Turtle Rescue](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/spjc-turtle-rescue/): Among the many animals of our country that are now considered “Endangered Species” is the loggerhead turtle commonly known as The Sea Turtle.
- [Investigations Continue in Otto Rodriguez’s Death](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/investigations-continue-in-otto-rodriguezs-death/): Police treating case as murder, but not ruling out suicide - Several persons have been detained for questioning in regards to the death of Otto Rodriguez Jr., whose body was found sometime around 9:30 p.m.
- [Central American Cub Scout Encounter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/central-american-cub-scout-encounter/): The San Pedro #15 Cub Scout Group will be taking part in the Central American Cub Scout Encounter at Camp Oakley in Burrell Boom, Belize from Saturday, April 4 to Wednesday, April 8.
- [Golf Cart Accident Victim Still Alive](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/golf-cart-accident-victim-still-alive/): Golf car accident victim Julia Mangear, popularly known as the “fruit stand lady”, was in critical condition this Wednesday as of press time, struggling with complications that emerged after undergoing two surgeries at a Belize City hospital.
- [Former PM Injured in Auto Accident](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/former-pm-injured-in-auto-accident/): Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon.
- [Reggaeton Hits Belize for Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/reggaeton-hits-belize-for-easter/): Belize’s first major Reggaeton bashment hit San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and Belize City over the Easter holiday weekend with a concert that featured both local and international artists.
- [Traffic Mishaps (Police Reports)](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/traffic-mishaps-police-reports/): * Mynor Martinez, 32-year-old, Belizean Taxi Driver of D.F.C Area reported to Police that on Friday, March 27, at about 8:20p.m.
- [Saga Fundraiser Tops $4,000 Target](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/saga-fundraiser-tops-4000-target/): The Saga Society held its first annual Easter Raffle on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at BC’s Bar and Grill as part of their “Hundred Days for a Hundred Neuters/Spays Campaign.” It was a fun-filled event that helped raise $1,400 for the charitable organization.
- [Fire destroys mobile home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-destroys-mobile-home/): Ambergris Today Newspaper was first at the scene of a fire that destroyed a warehouse on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
- [San Pedro’s Smile Center](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedros-smile-center/): Once again, the San Pedro Smile Center has provided over 100 children and adults with a healthier smile, as a team of volunteer dentists from the U.S.A.
- [Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals plans for Private Island Blackadore Caye in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/leonardo-dicaprio-reveals-plans-for-private-island-blackadore-caye-in-belize/): Leonardo DiCaprio has recently unveiled his plans for his private island, Blackadore Caye in Belize, just west of Ambergris Caye.
- [Town Council Sworn-in](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/town-council-sworn-in-2/): “Do you solemnly swear to work for the general interest of San Pedro and to abide by the constitution of our country and the laws of Belize and San Pedro?” With these words, with a holy Bible in their left hands, and the right hand raised in approval as the solemn and sacred oath was taken, Mayor Elsa Paz and six other councilors were sworn into office by Town Administrator Mrs.
- [Belize Tournament Gets IGFA Qualifier Status](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-tournament-gets-igfa-qualifier-status/): International Game Fish Association has approved Tres Pescado Slam Tournament as an Inshore World Championship qualifier event.
- [New Building Project Raises Eyebrows](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-building-project-raises-eyebrows/): Projects like Reef Village and especially South Beach Belize have created quite a stir in the island and now another development project is raising eyebrows and red flags - Venecia Del Mar.
- [March for the Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/march-for-the-reef/): GIVE FISH A CHANCE - A peaceful yet very powerful march brought out hundreds to deliver a strong message in favor of protecting our environment and against some development projects that are not sustainable for our Island and threaten to destroy the very same things that attract tourists to our Island.
- [Losing Central Park Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/losing-central-park-beach/): Much attention is being given to the brick streets, the new street sweeper and the garbage collection, but one problem that we see has gotten way out of hand is the traffic on the strip of beach in front of Central Park.
- [$10K for San Pedrito Park](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/10k-for-san-pedrito-park/): Children are the future of tomorrow and what better way to bring up our children than providing them with much love and affection, a proper education and in a safe environment.
- [Prez. Obama’s Trip Advisor visits San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/prez-obamas-trip-advisor-visits-san-pedro/): As friends and family of Kilpatrick Peter Nicholson bid farewell to him last week after an untimely death and celebrated his life, residents close to his family got to meet his brother Marvin Nicholson who happens to be US President Barack Obama’s Special Assistant and Trip Advisor.
- [Job Finder Labor Dept. helps you find employment](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/job-finder-labor-dept-helps-you-find-employment/): Many employers and employees only contact the Labor Department for complaints when someone is fired or to know how much one is supposed to be paid when fired and other complaints of such.
- [Orthopedic Comfort Presentation - Sealy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/orthopedic-comfort-presentation-sealy/): Sealy is a worldwide, well-known brand that offers great comfort and quality.
- [Lion Fish Mania!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lion-fish-mania/): San Pedro is going Lion Fish CRAZY, but with good reason.
- [Taking It to the Xtreme! First Belizean Aims to Set a World Record](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/taking-it-to-the-xtreme-first-belizean-aims-to-set-a-world-record/): The extreme sport of kite surfing has become a very popular sport worldwide and in San Pedro it has gained much ground in the popularity ranks amongst thrill seekers and sports enthusiast.
- [Isla Bonita Drum line Heads to Band Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/isla-bonita-drum-line-heads-to-band-fest/): Isla Bonita Elementary School is heading for the Band Fest in the Cayo District to be held on April 4, 2009.
- [Be Kind Belize Teaching Kindness and Empathy through Humane Education](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/be-kind-belize-teaching-kindness-and-empathy-through-humane-education/): Humane education is based on the concept that all life is precious and is practiced by teaching young people the value and importance of treating other living creatures with kindness.
- [Fighting for Sustainable Development Ambergris Caye Leads Belize Towards Sustainable Development](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fighting-for-sustainable-development-ambergris-caye-leads-belize-towards-sustainable-development/): - Press Release - Residents of Ambergris Caye have come together to form the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD).
- [Earth Hour in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/earth-hour-in-san-pedro/): If it were not for a small group of junior college students from SPJC not much attention would have been given to the Earth Hour worldly cause here in San Pedro.
- [Caye Caulker Day Sail and Snorkel with Seaduced](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/caye-caulker-day-sail-and-snorkel-with-seaduced/)
- [Another Treat at Hidden Treasure](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/another-treat-at-hidden-treasure/): The staff of Ambergris Today experienced a great restaurant review when Hidden Treasure first opened its doors.
- [Rosita Baltazar Awarded](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/rosita-baltazar-awarded/): Ms. Rosita Baltazar received the Chatoyer Recognition Award for the Promotion of Garifuna Culture from the National Garifuna Council on Saturday, March 7, 2009.
- [Fire Destroys Two Homes, Courage Save Two Lives!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-destroys-two-homes-courage-save-two-lives/): It took only a few minutes for the flames to set ablaze and a few more minutes for the fire department to bring the fire under control and totally out it in an hour and a half but it will take the Lara family many years to recuperate the belongings that they have worked for a life-time.
- [Shipwreck Discovered on North Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/shipwreck-discovered-on-north-ambergris-caye/): In the days when pirates existed and many sailors were exploring the new world, many of those ships were either caught in bad weather and wrecked or possible pirate invasions of other ships caused many battles out at sea leaving many shipwrecks abound all over the Atlantic, Pacific and even the Caribbean Sea.
- [Second Street Sweeper Donated!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/second-street-sweeper-donated/): Two weeks ago at the Angel Coral Street inauguration Mayor Elsa Paz officially presented the long awaited street sweeper for the island which was obtained through the Sister-City agreement with Wilmington, North Carolina.
- [Teen Talk](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/10/05/teen-talk/)
- [Dorian's Angels at Pineapples](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/10/05/dorians-angels-at-pineapples/): There are a handful of places that stand iconic to the growth and development of the island and Ramon’s Village is definitely in that handful.
- [Conch in Abundance](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/30/conch-in-abundance/): When the lobster season used to close on February 15, the fishermen in San Pedro relied on conch for their living.
- [Hollywood Role Models for Teenagers](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/09/29/hollywood-role-models-for-teenagers/): What is a role model? It’s a person whose behavior, action, choices, values, and success can be emulated by others, especially teenagers.
- [Adolfo Ayuso Turns 90](https://ambergristoday.com/social-scene/2010/09/29/adolfo-ayuso-turns-90/): On Sunday, September 26, 2010 Adolfo Ayuso Sr.
- [Think Now!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/29/think-now/): Last week as we watched the sea boil up and the storm surge crash against the shore; we wondered how much rain is really going to show up here in San Pedro.
- [Love at First Sight at Top Notch!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/29/love-at-first-sight-at-top-notch/): Delsie took Gerry along with her to the brand new clothing store in San Pedro called Top Notch in San Pedro and Gerry found his true love.
- [Rude Boys Got Whippings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/29/rude-boys-got-whippings/): This past week I heard a radio reporter commenting over national radio that children were swimming in the sea during the high wave action of Tropical Storm Matthew that was entering Belize.
- [High-Spirited Independence Day Parade](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/high-spirited-independence-day-parade/): San Pedro went all out on Independence Day Parade, producing one of the most spectacular parades to date.
- [SICA Tourism Ministers meet in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/sica-tourism-ministers-meet-in-belize/): Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr.
- [Jennie Staines Represents in Guatemala City](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/jennie-staines-represents-in-guatemala-city/): Chef Jennie Staines of the world famous Elvi’s Kitchen proudly represented not only San Pedro but the entire country of Belize in Guatemala, as she did a marvelous job in preparing a huge spread of Belizean dishes for all to enjoy.
- [Our Share in World Bank Loan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/our-share-in-world-bank-loan/): The Government of Belize has issued a press release informing the nation that on September 16 the World Bank approved a $30 million Bze loan for Belize to improve service delivery in several municipalities or towns.
- [Belize Starts Witness Protection Program](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/belize-starts-witness-protection-program/): BELMOPAN, Belize, Thursday September 16, 2010 – With the number of murders so far for 2010 just five away from surpassing last year’s total figure, authorities in Belize have announced a witness protection program to convince people with information on these crimes to come forward.
- [Big Winner of Lion Fish Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/big-winner-of-lion-fish-project/): In an effort to maintain the unique diversity of the Belize Barrier Reef Ecosystem and reduce the population of the invasive lionfish, monthly lionfish tournaments have been taking place since April of 2010 and will end November 2010 culminating in a grand prize on December 15, 2010.
- [Red White and Blue](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/09/23/red-white-and-blue/): Red, white and blue - those are the colors that make up our country; a country that is filled with diversity, a young nation that is full of life.
- [D Sea Wine Event](https://ambergristoday.com/social-scene/2010/09/23/d-sea-wine-event/): The newly opened D Sea Convenience Store held a Wine and Cheese tasting event this past Saturday, September 18.
- [Finding Faith In Hard Times](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/23/finding-faith-in-hard-times/): Because of the present economic uncertainties, a lot of people are unsure about their future and feel insecure about themselves.
- [Ooops!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/23/ooops/): Can you tell who these two are? We won't tell you! But we will tell you the story behind this pic.
- [Entertainment at Fido's](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/23/entertainment-at-fidos/): Good entertainment has always been the trademark at Fido’s and this goes way back to the 1970’s.
- [Dorian's Angels At Changes In Latitudes](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/23/dorians-angels-at-changes-in-latitudes/): Elvis the Iguana came out from hiding amongst the hibiscus trees and bravely came up to our table as we sipped on mimosas and had some of the best French toast at Changes in Latitudes Bed and Breakfast.
- [Early Life In Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/23/early-life-in-ambergris-caye/): The peaceful, quaint, little fishing village of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye woke up to a spectacular morning.
- [Poly Clinic in Danger of Shutdown](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/poly-clinic-in-danger-of-shutdown/): $40,000 Needed for Roof Repairs!
- [Costa Maya Beauties in the Spotlight](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/costa-maya-beauties-in-the-spotlight/): Daniela Augspurg – Miss El Salvador representative in the 2008 Miss Costa Maya Pageant is once again proudly representing her country internationally.
- [Mooring Buoys for Mexico Rocks](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/mooring-buoys-for-mexico-rocks/): Twenty four mooring buoys have been placed in the Mexico Rocks area just north of San Pedro Town in efforts to prevent people from anchoring near the delicate coral reef of the popular diving site.
- [Casa Pan Dulce Goes Green with New Packaging](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/casa-pan-dulce-goes-green-with-new-packaging/): In today's world more and more people are becoming more conscious and concerned about the importance of “Going Green” and for every one of us to do a little part in any way possible to help conserve our fragile ecosystem surely goes a long way.
- [Belize Inspires Danny Michel’s Entire Album](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/belize-inspires-danny-michels-entire-album/): Our beautiful island of Ambergris Caye and our country Belize has inspired many artists to write songs about our beautiful beaches, people and many other things and even film on the beautiful jewel we call home.
- [Economy On The Rebound](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/economy-on-the-rebound/): When the U.S. economy is mired in deep recession, an economic tsunami generally washes over Latin America and the Caribbean.
- [Suspicion & Mistrust](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/15/suspicion-mistrust/): Villagers gone mad? Reading this story in last week’s newspaper left a sickening feeling in my stomach.
- [Paradise Girl](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/15/paradise-girl/): Elina Palma was enjoying her National Day holiday along with her cute dogs surfing the refreshing sea.
- [Hip Hip Hurray](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/15/hip-hip-hurray/): Hip Hip Hurray is a British term which is an expression of joy and victory and was commonly used in festivities.
- [The Trip To The city](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/15/the-trip-to-the-city/): Last week I started on this story which I am sure is absolutely unique in style, simplicity and also the warmth of the San Pedro folks twenty five years ago.
- [Education on the Move](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/education-on-the-move/): We all want a good education; there is absolutely no doubt about that.
- [New School Furniture for SPHS & Holy Cross](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/new-school-furniture-for-sphs-holy-cross/): - Press Release, Holy Cross Anglican School, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - What started out as an exchange of emails several years ago, recently produced great benefits for two local schools.
- [Ocean-floor research facility project proposal for Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/ocean-floor-research-facility-project-proposal-for-belize/): EMC News - A Kingston man is behind the push to build an extraordinary new ocean-floor research facility - one researchers hope will help preserve aquatic life for generations to come.
- [Natasha Stuart Is New Miss San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/natasha-stuart-is-new-miss-san-pedro/): Under the theme “Enchanting and Magical – Our Belizean Barrier Reef” six beautiful young ladies took center stage this past Saturday, September 4 at the Old Football Field as they vied for the coveted title of Miss San Pedro.
- [“London Bridges” No More!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/london-bridges-no-more/): San Mateo residents’ dream of having proper roads that will lead to having proper water, electricity, and sewage systems is slowly becoming a reality.
- [Villagers Gone Mad?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/villagers-gone-mad/): It has been over a week now that two children, 9-year-old from San Marcos Village in the Toledo District have been missing and the worst is feared for them and their disappearance has caused uproar in Punta Gorda Town.
- [Feast and Famine](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/08/feast-and-famine/): “Contented are those whose joy is not dependent upon the changing nature of the material reality.” Banana trees don’t care about money, they live by the seasons.
- [Cool Little Dude!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/08/cool-little-dude/): How Cool is this Pic? This young boy stopped us on our tracks as we delivered newspapers at Fido’s Dock.
- [Proud To Be Miss San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/08/proud-to-be-miss-san-pedro/): The Miss San Pedro Pageant goes back to 1955 with our very first Miss San Pedro, Miss Leni Aguilar Alamilla.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Reef Radio Karaoke Competition](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/08/dorians-angels-at-reef-radio-karaoke-competition/): Dorian's Angels were the special invited judges at Reef Radio’s 6th Annual Tele-Radio Karaoke Competition.
- [Sailing to Belize in about 8 Hours!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/08/sailing-to-belize-in-about-8-hours/): Travelling to and from this paradisiacal Island had indeed undergone quite a metamorphosis.
- [Happy Birthday Times Three!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/02/happy-birthday-times-three/): Ambergris Today Newspaper has been following San Pedro’s only set of triplets (Jose Alberto, Angel David & Victor Daniel Baeza) since they were born and here they are posing for their third birthday which was on August 13, 2010.
- [Dorian's Angels at Coco Beach BBQ](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/02/dorians-angels-at-coco-beach-bbq/): Have plans for the weekend? Wanna have a great dining experience at a four-star resort on Ambergris Caye?
- [Back To School!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/back-to-school-3/): It’s Back to School time!
- [Cancer Patients Enjoy San Pedro Sunshine](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/cancer-patients-enjoy-san-pedro-sunshine/): Sixteen cancer patient children from all over Belize were on the island on Saturday, August 28, 2010, to enjoy some sun, sea and sand. Mr.
- [Ambergris Caye represented in Expo Weekend Tour at El Salvador](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/ambergris-caye-represented-in-expo-weekend-tour-at-el-salvador/): San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was represented at the Expo Weekend Tour in El Salvador.
- [Accident at Tortilla Factory](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/accident-at-tortilla-factory/): An unfortunate and untimely accident fell upon a worker of La Popular Tortilla Factory, located on Angel Coral Street, on Tuesday, August 31, at about 1:00 p.m., as 16-year-old Emmanuel Marcos Garcia got his hand caught in one of the tortilla-making machines.
- [Drowning Incident in North Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/drowning-incident-in-north-ambergris-caye/): Reports come into our office on Monday, August 30, that a resort maintenance worker drowned in an incident that took place at a pier of a resort about four miles in North Ambergris Caye after a night of partying.
- [Mayor Paz Continuous Struggle Against Offshore Drilling](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/mayor-paz-continuous-struggle-against-offshore-drilling/): The Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage has found an important political ally in San Pedro’s Mayor Elsa Paz.
- [The Power Within](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/01/the-power-within/): "People turn to God when their foundations are shaking, only to discover that it is God that is shaking them."
- [Lots of Miss World Candidates](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/01/lots-of-miss-world-candidates/): There is one thing that is almost to be taken for granted and it is that whenever there is a celebrity in Belize, a visit to San Pedro and Holiday Hotel is guaranteed.
- [Those Very Windy Days](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/01/those-very-windy-days/): Windy days and calm days have special significance to any island but especially to San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, where fishing was the way of life and where there was not an inch of asphalt, only sandy streets.
- [Costa Maya Festival In Review](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/costa-maya-festival-in-review/): Although a very weak tropical wave decided to threaten the festival with some rain, the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival, Version 19, went through without a hitch this past weekend – no rain, no delays, just pure fun and entertainment for all.
- [Guatemala Reigns Supreme at Costa Maya Pageant](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/guatemala-reigns-supreme-at-costa-maya-pageant/): Guatemala now has a “1-Up” on Mexico after Gabriela Asturias, Miss Guatemala, won the 15th edition of the beauty contest Reina de la Costa Maya held on Thursday, August 5, breaking the 4-4 tie both countries had on pageant wins!
- [Interview with Miss San Pedro Contestants](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/interview-with-miss-san-pedro-contestants/): In last week’s edition of Ambergris Today we introduced to you the six beautiful young ladies that will be vying for the title of Miss San Pedro on Saturday, September 4, 2010.
- [Travel And Leisure Magazine Awards 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/travel-and-leisure-magazine-awards-2010/): For 15 years, Travel and Leisure (T+L) readers have cast their votes for the top hotels, destinations, airlines, cruises, outfitters, and transportation companies in the world.
- [Cat Walks Around the World](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/cat-walks-around-the-world/): Her name is Marije aka Cat from the Netherlands and she is traveling around the world taking with her a red carpet and in each country she visits she films video of her ‘Cat Walk’ and challenges.
- [Costa Maya Triathlon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/12/costa-maya-triathlon/): The first annual Costa Maya Triathlon was held on Sunday, August 8, and by the turnout of participants and spectators it surely seems that it won’t be the last.
- [Stress Management Techniques](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/08/11/stress-management-techniques/): "Stress is nothing more than a socially acceptable form of mental illness."
- [A walk on Barrier Reef Drive](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/08/11/a-walk-on-barrier-reef-drive/): Saturday, August 7, 2010 the delegates of The Costa Maya were walking down Barrier Reef Drive during their day off taking in all the sites of town, shopping - experiencing the Sanpedrano lifestyle.
- [Humble Beginnings](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/08/11/humble-beginnings/): You are looking down Caribeña Street, west towards the lagoon. At this corner junction you will now find Rapidito Loans to the right and Sn@kz to the left.
- [Signs of a True Sanpedrano (pt 3)](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/08/11/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano-pt-3/): Ever Since the first column with this topic, friends have been commenting and giving me suggestions on signs of a True Sanpedrano.
- [Tourist Gives Birth to Baby in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/tourist-gives-birth-to-baby-in-san-pedro/): A newborn always brings joy, happiness and love to parents, family and friends.
- [Belize and Mexico Join Forces Against Dengue](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/belize-and-mexico-join-forces-against-dengue/): - Press Release, Belmopan, August 2, 2010- Belize and Mexico held a technical meeting on Dengue on July 30, as part of the Belize-Mexico Border Health Commission.
- [Costa Maya Delegates Enjoy Island Hospitality](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/costa-maya-delegates-enjoy-island-hospitality/): The eight beauty ambassadors for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant have arrived in San Pedro, signaling the commencement of the Costa Maya Festival 2010.
- [Snorkeling Guide passes away during Blue Hole Trip](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/snorkeling-guide-passes-away-during-blue-hole-trip/): The Great Blue Hole is a famous diving spot off the coast of Belize City where many tourists and locals have made many dives to explore the stalactite formations and swim among large groupers, nurse sharks and a vast array of species of fish.
- [Summer Camp on Steroids](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/summer-camp-on-steroids/): The San Pedro Summer Camp came to an end last week after a full month of great activities for the participating children.
- [Miss San Pedro Pageants Hotter Than Ever!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/08/05/miss-san-pedro-pageants-hotter-than-ever/): Six beautiful young ladies have taken on the challenge to participate in this year’s Miss San Pedro Pageant; they are Genny Rhaburn, Lila Gonzalez, Ivy Alamilla, Mishelby Leiva, Gelie Nuñez and Natasha Stewart.
- [Father Daughter, Son To Father](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/08/04/father-daughter-son-to-father/): "It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons."
- [Dollar Drive](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/08/04/dollar-drive/)
- [Wave Dancers](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/08/04/wave-dancers/): Every time you try to convince young people to go into dancing, you try to tell them that dancing can take you places. It is like sports.
- [More Signs Of A True Sanpedrano](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/08/04/more-signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano/): So do you consider yourself a true Sanpedrano?
- [$90K Plus Fire Damages to San Pablo Home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/90k-plus-fire-damages-to-san-pablo-home/): Residents at a San Pablo home got a pretty big scare in the morning of Friday, July 23, as a fire broke out on the second floor of a concrete home.
- [$6Mil Makeover for Old Football Field & Embarcadero](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/6mil-makeover-for-old-football-field-embarcadero/): Under the Sustainable Tourism Program, over $6 million Bze of IDB funding, will be invested in a boardwalk stretching 2000 linear feet along the water–front and transforming the back lagoon area of San Pedro Town.
- [Extreme Archaeology](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/extreme-archaeology/): CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 21 (UPI) -- U.S.
- [The Youth Movement (Editorial)](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/the-youth-movement-editorial/): This week I was very proud of my San Pedro youth!
- [Costa Maya Presents Miss Honduras](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/costa-maya-presents-miss-honduras/): “The craziest show in Mexico” is how the Bilbao Show is described and it is coming to Costa Maya Festival 2010.
- [Summerwind Yacht Accused of Devastating Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/29/summerwind-yacht-accused-of-devastating-reef/): Making headline news all over the internet is Billionaire Democratic U.S.
- [The Power of Apology](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/28/the-power-of-apology/): "An apology is the superglue of life. It can repair just about anything."
- [The True Sanpedranos](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/28/the-true-sanpedranos/): Just last week we carried an article about the true Sanpedranos not wearing shoes and the adults wearing hats. Well here is proof of it.
- [Signs Of A True Sanpedrano part 2](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/28/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano-part-2/): Last week I wrote about the signs of a true Sanpedrano as they were typified twenty five years ago.
- [S.P. Fire Department takes 2nd Place in the National Fire Olympiad](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/s-p-fire-department-takes-2nd-place-in-the-national-fire-olympiad/): Fire-fighters from across the country gathered at the People’s Stadium in Orange Walk on Friday, July 16, and Saturday, July 17, for the annual Fire-fighters Olympiad.
- [Tres Pescados Winner at the World Championships](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/tres-pescados-winner-at-the-world-championships/): Mr. Thomas Reckling, winner of the 2009 Tres Pescados Fishing Tournament in San Pedro, Belize, just recently ranked fifth place out of the ten Fly Division anglers at the 2010 IGFA Inshore World Championships.
- [Belize Intl’ Film Festival White Night](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/belize-intl-film-festival-white-night/): For the first time in their five year run, the Belize International Film Festival made it to San Pedro, possible only because of the new Paradise Theater at the Reef Village which was inaugurated late last year.
- [Derrick at Berklee](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/derrick-at-berklee/): Derrick Baños left to Boston on Wednesday, July 7 and is currently partaking in a summer program at one of the US most prestigious music schools – Berklee College of Music.
- [Pizza and Karaoke at Cuban Coffee El Pilon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/pizza-and-karaoke-at-cuban-coffee-el-pilon/): It’s a bit far from being Cuban, but the concept has brought even more clientele and life to the quaint Cuban Coffee Shop on Barrier Reef Drive.
- [Miss Belize for Costa Maya Festival, Liliana Nuñez](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/22/miss-belize-for-costa-maya-festival-liliana-nunez/): With plenty of pageantry experience in her resume Liliana Mia Nuñez is a perfect candidate to represent Belize at this year’s Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant.
- [Flowers Don't Talk](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/21/flowers-dont-talk/): There are beautiful flowers in Belize. Each one a unique variety, it’s hard to remember them all.
- [Portuguese Man-O-War Invade Beaches](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/21/portuguese-man-o-war-invade-beaches/): More than just invading the beaches of North Ambergris Caye, an even more dangerous marine creature is invading the shores of the entire island.
- [Los Malías](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/21/los-malias/): It did not take much to be a Sanpedrano. All you had to be was plain and simple or in other words, not sophisticated any at all.
- [Signs of a TRUE SANPEDRANO](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/21/signs-of-a-true-sanpedrano/): I recently posted a photo of myself about to devour a whole lobster in its shell and Perlita, my daughter, posted a comment that her dad eats lobster like a true Sanpedrano.
- [Town Council’s Beach Restoration/Street Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/town-councils-beach-restoration-street-project/): Our beautiful beaches on “La Isla Bonita” have been through a lot; whether its Mother Nature sending us some sort of tropical depression, storm or hurricane to batter or lovely coastline or the residents that are constantly riding up and down the beach, adding to the deteriorating conditions.
- [San Pedro Sailing Club Holds First Regatta](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/san-pedro-sailing-club-holds-first-regatta/): Just two weeks after its inception the San Pedro Sailing Club held its first race on Sunday, July 11.
- [Waruguma Still has the Hype!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/waruguma-still-has-the-hype/): When we first wrote about Waruguma it was a small hole-in-the-wall takeout restaurant that had shot to fame because of the delicious Salvadoran pupusas and other small delectable eats.
- [New Findings at Marco Gonzalez Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/new-findings-at-marco-gonzalez-site/): Lots of interesting stuff is taking place at the Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site, South Ambergris Caye, as current excavations are revealing very interesting findings.
- [San Pedro Cancer Society Comes to Life](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/san-pedro-cancer-society-comes-to-life/): The prevalence of cancer cases on the island and the lack thereof of proper treatment facilities in and near San Pedro has prompted a group of residents to take a stand and work for the common good of helping those affected by the big “C” disease.
- [Introducing Miss Guatemala For Costa Maya Festival](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/15/introducing-miss-guatemala-for-costa-maya-festival/): *Clown Entertainers Ozzy & Chispin will be on the festival grounds throughout the festival entertaining the youngsters and will also give a show onstage on Sunday, August 8.
- [Dorian's Angels at Marco Gonzalez Maya Site](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/07/15/dorians-angels-at-marco-gonzalez-maya-site/): Lots of interesting stuff is taking place at the Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site, South Ambergris Caye, as current excavations are revealing very interesting findings.
- [Train of Thoughts](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/14/train-of-thoughts/): “Watch your thoughts, for they become words.
- [Beautiful Sunday Afternoon At Phoenix Resort](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/14/beautiful-sunday-afternoon-at-phoenix-resort/): A picturesque Phoenix Resort on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
- [Hustler Dock](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/14/hustler-dock/): Not very long ago there were only a few short piers or jetties along the shoreline of Ambergris Caye.
- [Mayas Traded Salt on Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/14/mayas-traded-salt-on-ambergris-caye/): It has been suggested that the name of our Island, Ambergris Caye is derived from the fact that amber grease was very visible on the shores of this Island a long time ago.
- [Miss Nicaragua for Costa Maya Pageant 2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/miss-nicaragua-for-costa-maya-pageant-2010/): Claudia is a graduate with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Tourism and Hotel Management and one day hopes to become a renowned chef with a restaurant of her own and raise a family.
- [FAB Ball a Success](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/fab-ball-a-success/): Despite being delayed because of Tropical Storm Alex, the FAB Ball turned out to be a truly fabulous event, raising money for SAGA Humane Society and giving everyone a night to remember.
- [BTB Holds Bi-Annual General Meeting](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/btb-holds-bi-annual-general-meeting/): Stakeholders of the Tourism sector rendezvoused at the Black Orchid Resort in Burrel Boom on Friday, July 2, for the 2010 bi-annual general meeting hosted by the Belize Hotel Association.
- [Could Belize Lose British Military Support?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/could-belize-lose-british-military-support/): Will Belize lose the base of the British Army Training Support Unit (BATSUB)?
- [Editorial - Summer Activities](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/editorial-summer-activities/): The month of June is gone and with it graduations for all schools including sixth form to complete the yearly academic cycle. School is out and now what?
- [From Antivirus to Antibiotics, McAfee Searches for a Last Cure](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/08/from-antivirus-to-antibiotics-mcafee-searches-for-a-last-cure/): Allison Adonizio and John McAfee think they've discovered the next great antibiotic in the jungles of Belize. It's all natural. It's unpatentable.
- [Waking Up](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/07/07/waking-up/): Last week I wrote about remembering what has value. Thinking about it all we all fall asleep to our personal truth at times.
- [Our Friends At Sunbreeze](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/07/07/our-friends-at-sunbreeze/): Our Friends at Sunbreeze get all happy and show off their best poses when they see the Ambergris Today Newspaper coming their way.
- [A Laid Back Fishing Village](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/07/07/a-laid-back-fishing-village/): This lovely flashback given to us by Mr. Geraldo Badillo, depicts a laid back fishing village just on the verge of turning into a vibrant little tourism haven.
- [Fun With The August Cricket](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/07/07/fun-with-the-august-cricket/): In this short story I will reveal why as a teacher I understand little pranks played by students in the classroom.
- [PM Barrow’s Speech in Miami Interrupted by Murder Case](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/pm-barrows-speech-in-miami-interrupted-by-murder-case/): Prime Minister of Belize, Hon. Dean O. Barrow made his first official visit to South Florida over the weekend from June 25 to 27. The trip was to bring Hon.
- [Introducing Miss Mexico for Costa Maya](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/introducing-miss-mexico-for-costa-maya/): Priscilla is driven in all aspects of her life, especially when it comes to her career, job and family.
- [Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Workshop and Exhibition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/marco-gonzalez-maya-site-workshop-and-exhibition/): The Marco Gonzalez Maya Site at the south end of Ambergris Caye is currently the host to 25 students since Wednesday, June 23.
- [Michael Keaton Films in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/michael-keaton-films-in-san-pedro/): - Press Release - El Pescador Lodge is honored to have hosted the filming of "Buccaneers and Bones" starring Michael Keaton actor/director, Tom Brokaw news anchor/author, Yvon Chouninard founder Patagonia, Bill Klyn director Bonefish and Tarpon Trust, Zach Guilford actor, Thomas McGuane acclaimed author, Lori-Ann Murphy director of fishing at El Pescador, and Aaron Adams scientist Bonefish and Tarpon Trust.
- [Fire Scare in downtown San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/fire-scare-in-downtown-san-pedro/): Quick action by the fire department and volunteers prevented a possible fire disaster in downtown San Pedro at a building that houses four businesses and one residence on Friday, June 25.
- [Stephanie Arce Crowned Miss Lobster Fest CC](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/07/01/stephanie-arce-crowned-miss-lobster-fest-cc/): The Miss Lobster Festival Pageant in Caye Caulker was about the only event that was not canceled between the two neighboring islands of La Isla Bonita and La Isla Cariñosa as Tropical Storm Alex made its way through Belize over the weekend.
- [Alex: A Little Reminder](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/30/alex-a-little-reminder/): As we sat watching the whirling vortex called “Alex” on CNN approach Belize’s shoreline, I thought to myself how little we are compared to the vastness of the earth.
- [Happy Dia De San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/30/happy-dia-de-san-pedro/): The lead boat carrying the statue of St. Peter leaves the municipal dock at 6 a.m.
- [The Famous Greasy Pole](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/30/the-famous-greasy-pole/): The greasy pole has always been a crowd pleaser and attention getter in San Pedro’s beach events.
- [Viva Mexico!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/30/viva-mexico/): Twenty five years ago the community of San Pedro was more Mexican in style and custom. This, of course, is understandable.
- [Class of 2000 Reunion](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/23/class-of-2000-reunion/): Saturday, June 12, 2010 the class of 2000 gathered together for their class reunion where they had much fun. Congrats You Guys!
- [A Small Village School](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/23/a-small-village-school/): The San Pedro R.C. School has undergone a lot of transformation all due to population growth.
- [A Show of Hands 3 – Art Exhibition](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/a-show-of-hands-3-art-exhibition/): Aristophanes (Greek Athenian Dramatist) once said - “Let each man exercise the art he knows” and that is exactly what these three artists – Sylvin Forman, Sophie Lisbey Forman and James Jopson have been doing; they are exercising the art they know.
- [Miss Panama: Yosibell Sánchez Espino](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/miss-panama-yosibell-sanchez-espino/): Miss Panama is a law student who loves to work hard and enjoys being independent.
- [Lobster Galore!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/lobster-galore/): It was no doubt that, just by looking at the large crowd that showed up at Saturday’s Block Party, Lobster Fest was a huge success.
- [Coalition Against Offshore Drilling Meets with Residents](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/coalition-against-offshore-drilling-meets-with-residents/): A meeting held at the Sunbreeze Hotel Conference Room on Tuesday, June 22, 2010, was a powerful engine that was provided by the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) for our island residents to learn more about the coalition that is opposing drilling offshore and in protected areas in our country.
- [Sea Trek’s Public Forum Turns to Heated Debate](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/sea-treks-public-forum-turns-to-heated-debate/): Discovery Expeditions – Sea Trek Operation at Mexico Rocks has created quite a controversy on the island as many business owners, tour operators/tour guides and residents are discontent with the concept involved in the operation.
- [Two Giants Standing Together](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/23/two-giants-standing-together/): Ground breaking ceremonies were held at the grounds of San Pedro High for the new building for San Pedro Junior College in front of parents, students and teachers of that institution.
- [A Mustard Seed](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/22/a-mustard-seed/): Listening in on two of my friends discussing spirituality, I was struck by how differently their beliefs were.
- [Lobster Fest with Joey Stevens!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/lobster-fest-with-joey-stevens/): Lobster Festival activities kicked off on Monday, June 14, with a “Meat and Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort) as Lobster season opened on Tuesday, June 15.
- [Broadway in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/broadway-in-belize/): In a benefit performance for the San Mateo Road Building Fund, the Paradise Theater presented "An Evening with Sean McDermott" on June 10 and 12.
- [San Pedro High Graduation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/san-pedro-high-graduation/): San Pedro High School held its Graduation Mass and Commencement Exercises on Saturday, June 12, at the R.
- [Celi McCorkle Brings Back Lifetime Achievement Award](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/celi-mccorkle-brings-back-lifetime-achievement-award/): Industry representatives, stakeholders, celebrated guests and tourism friends all met at the Belize Biltmore Plaza’s River Hall on Thursday, June 10 with the purpose of accompanying and celebrating the recipients of this year’s Tourism Awards, now in its tenth year.
- [Introducing Miss Costa Rica](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/introducing-miss-costa-rica/): Hobbies: Singing, Dancing and spending time with her family.
- [Student Footbridge into Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/17/student-footbridge-into-marco-gonzalez-mayan-site/): - Press Release, June 14, 2010 - The Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site at the south end of Ambergris Caye will play host to 23 students starting on June 23.
- [Practice Deep Listening](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/16/practice-deep-listening/): “I discovered that when I believed my thoughts, I suffered, but that when I didn't believe them, I didn't suffer, and that this is true for every human being.
- [Lobster Season Is Here!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/06/16/lobster-season-is-here/): Finally what all Lobster lovers have been waiting for - Lobster Season now open!
- [First Days of Lobster Season](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/06/16/first-days-of-lobster-season/): On the first days of the lobster season which started then on July 15, fishermen in San Pedro were really… really…really busy.
- [The First Commercial Lobster Buyers](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/06/16/the-first-commercial-lobster-buyers/): The legendary musical icon, Mr. Peters, sang this Belizean “brukdown” that goes like this: Captain Foote money gan, me no know wheh e gan.
- [Introducing Miss El Salvador](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/introducing-miss-el-salvador/): The Costa Maya Festival Committee is excited to announce the first contestant for the Reina de la Costa Maya Pageant set for August 5, 2010, kick starting the Costa Maya Festival.
- [North Ambergris Police Sub Station Inauguration](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/north-ambergris-police-sub-station-inauguration/): After much hard work, dedication and donations, The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch (NACNW) proudly held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the North Ambergris Police Substation on Saturday, June 5.
- [Sean McDermott’s Charity Concert](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/sean-mcdermotts-charity-concert/): Sean McDermott will once again be performing on Ambergris Caye on June 10 and June 12 at the new Paradise Theatre located just across the bridge at Reef Village Resort at 8pm.
- [Abby Marin Competes Abroad](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/abby-marin-competes-abroad/): Ambergris Today believes that San Pedro has a rising celebrity on its hands.
- [Principal Association of the Cayes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/principal-association-of-the-cayes/): It was on October 2009 that principals on the island joined forces to form an association called the Principals Association of the Cayes (P.A.C).
- [Battle Against Oil Exploration Continues](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/06/10/battle-against-oil-exploration-continues/): The Search for Black Gold across the length and breadth of the Jewel has raised concerns from a number of environmental organizations that oppose oil prospecting.
- [Ruffling Your Feathers](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/06/09/ruffling-your-feathers/): Standing outside near Belize Bank a few days ago, I witnessed two pigeons. Their beaks were locked together as they danced around in a circle.
- [US Travel Advisory Updated](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/us-travel-advisory-updated/): The Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, the Belize Tourism Industry Association, the Belize Police Department, and the Belize Defense Force are pleased to advise that after several weeks of discussions and negotiation with officials of the US Embassy, the US Travel Advisory was updated today, January 4th, 2007.
- [Historic Credit Union Lot Rumors of Property Sale?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/historic-credit-union-lot-rumors-of-property-sale/): Speculations abounded last week in San Pedro regarding the prime lot located on Barrier Reef Drive, which presently houses the offices of the San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) and is familiarly known on the island as the old credit union lot.
- [Party Supporters Parade on Nomination Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/party-supporters-parade-on-nomination-day/): The following is the list of official nominators for the Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South.
- [Million Dollar Donation for Clinic](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/million-dollar-donation-for-clinic/): Part of the agreement negotiated by Past President Milo Paz for the San Pedro Lions Poly Clinic II was to solicit and look for donations for the clinic.
- [Delsie Graniel Crowned Lions Queen 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/delsie-graniel-crowned-lions-queen-2006/): The San Pedro Lions Club officially crowned Miss Delsie Graniel as their new club queen for 2006 this past Saturday, April 1.
- [Smile Center Keeps Smiles Pretty](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/smile-center-keeps-smiles-pretty/): This past week at the smile center two Dentist, Dr. Wald Lindille and Dr.
- [Seahawks’ Season Ends](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/seahawks-season-ends/): The San Pedro Seahawks ended their quest for the RFG Tournament Cup championship last Sunday at Ambergris Stadium when they failed to score goals against Boca FC during their semi-final meeting, which ended in a scoreless draw.
- [Jill Holly Fundraisers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/jill-holly-fundraisers/): Holy Cross Anglican School gratefully thanks Rendezvous Restaurant and Wet Willy's for hosting two very successful benefits last week.
- [Remaining Town Dirt Streets Get Upgraded](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/remaining-town-dirt-streets-get-upgraded/): Ambergris Today contacted Mayor Elsa Paz to get an update on the street rehabilitation project and we were informed that about three weeks ago the last payment was made to Mr.
- [Murder/Suicide at North Ambergris?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/murder-suicide-at-north-ambergris/): There are no witnesses to the drama that took place around noon last Thursday near the Tres Cocos area in North Ambergris Caye, but after the gunshots went off, a Honduran national died and an American man was left in critical condition, fighting for his life at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH).
- [Boogie in Belize V Tsunami Skydivers are Back for More!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boogie-in-belize-v-tsunami-skydivers-are-back-for-more/): The view of Ambergris Caye at 13,000 feet is probably one of the most spectacular sights one can experience, but plummeting down at 30 feet per second is not on the To-Do list of any of us at Ambergris Today.
- [HOT MAMA’s Enters US Market](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/hot-mamas-enters-us-market/): Belizean producers have met yet another milestone thanks to Mrs. Wilana Oldham and her food processing company HOT MAMA’s.
- [Central Park Torn Down! Island Residents Express Outrage](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/central-park-torn-down-island-residents-express-outrage/): Last week Thursday, residents of San Pedro woke up to what they have expressed to be a horrific site - the demolition of Central Park.
- [Lee-La Vernon Entertains R.C. School Children](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lee-la-vernon-entertains-r-c-school-children/): Lee-La Vernon, the famous Belizean singer/dancer who embodies the very essence of Creole culture, performed her captivating Brukdong and Sambai dances as well as her original songs last Friday at the San Pedro R.C.
- [William Doug Campbell Charged with Murder](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/william-doug-campbell-charged-with-murder/): Sixty-six year old American national William “Doug” Campbell was arrested and charged with the crime of Murder and Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition this Monday, February 20, by the San Pedro Police and will have to appear at the Supreme Court in Belize City to face the charge brought against his person.
- [Police Monitors Security Guards](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/police-monitors-security-guards/): On Tuesday, February 26, Inspector Andrew Ramirez, Staff Officer for Deputy Commissioner of Police was on the island to check out security guards and companies to make sure that every security guard is licensed and that the laws are being followed by the company.
- [First Aid Training](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/first-aid-training/): Bandage International, a Canada-based non-profit organization was on the island this past week providing medical education and training to key personnel and island residents through the Belize Red Cross.
- [Paisano Leaves San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/paisano-leaves-san-pedro/): San Pedro mourns the loss of Paisano, Smiro Habib Hajara. He was found dead on a pier where he often spent the night on Saturday, December 31, 2005.
- [New Rules for BTB Guides/Operators](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-rules-for-btb-guides-operators/): Policies are now laws - In the wake of several disturbing incidents involving tourists visiting Belize, last week the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially notified tour guides and operators around the country that they are now working under new rules.
- [Placencia’s Robert’s Grove Wins Hotel of the Year](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/placencias-roberts-grove-wins-hotel-of-the-year/): BTB Honors Key Tourism Pioneers at its Eight Annual Tourism Awards Ceremony - On Friday evening, January 25th, some 350 industry stakeholders, distinguished guests and tourism friends gathered to honor recipients of the 8th Annual National Tourism Awards, held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel.
- [New Year’s baby](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-years-baby/): Ambergris Today is pleased to announce the arrival of San Pedro’s first baby of the New Year 2007.
- [Triple Murder Drug Trafficking Drives Crime on Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/triple-murder-drug-trafficking-drives-crime-on-island/): This past week San Pedro Police had its hand full investigating several cases on the island.
- [Groundbreaking Ceremony for Caye Caulker Water Distribution System](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-caye-caulker-water-distribution-system/): On Friday, February 1, the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon.
- [Ilan Nuñez Showcases Dance Company](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ilan-nunez-showcases-dance-company/): Sixteen year old Ilan Nuñez who is currently living in San Antonio, Texas and studying dance at North East School of the Arts, was back on the island during the holidays to give the senior class at the San Pedro Dance Company more dance training.
- [Official Inauguration of Southern Road Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/official-inauguration-of-southern-road-project/): The official inauguration ceremony of the Southern Rehabilitation Project took place on Friday, February 13 on Coconut Drive between Island Academy and the San Pedro Distributors where Mr.
- [Island Style Dining at Celi’s Restaurant](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/island-style-dining-at-celis-restaurant/): It is without a doubt that the San Pedro Holiday Hotel is a pillar amongst the tourism industry here on Ambergris Caye.
- [Chinese Man Swallows Boledo Ticket!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/chinese-man-swallows-boledo-ticket/): A strange, but funny, rumor came through our office this past week.
- [Boat Captain’s License & Regulations Being Reviewed](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boat-captains-license-regulations-being-reviewed/): A few weeks ago, Ambergris Today reported on the boat captain license issue that was causing much concern amongst the community in particular with the U.S.
- [Protecting Groupers in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/protecting-groupers-in-belize/): Dr. Jacque Carter is no stranger to San Pedro and has definitely played a major role in creating awareness to protect the reef and assisted in making Hol Chan the first marine reserve in the Caribbean back in the early 1980’s.
- [Minimum Wage Increased](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/minimum-wage-increased/): In the globalized world, low wages are important in developing countries, and that’s why the government-appointed a minimum wage council and took six months to come up with recommendations for a new minimum wage.
- [The Rum, Cigar & Coffee House](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/the-rum-cigar-coffee-house/): Established in 2000 by proprietors Saul and Mari Nuñez, The Rum, Cigar & Coffee House is one of San Pedro’s finest shops, offering the best in local liqueurs, rum, wine, Belizean and Cuban cigars, and fresh coffee from the mountains of Guatemala and southern Belize.
- [New GST Tax Worries Hotel Owners](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-gst-tax-worries-hotel-owners/): Despite heavy opposition and debate last week, the new General Sales Tax (GST) bill was passed by the government’s Senate majority on Thursday, December 29, 2005, and though it will become law shortly, the new tax will not be knocking on your door until July 1, 2006, an extension of three months from the previously set date of April 1.
- [Seniors at Office Practice](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/seniors-at-office-practice/): This week and next you will notice a whole set of well-dressed up young men and ladies going to the various offices and business establishments.
- [Canadian Multi-Millionaire donates to Underprivileged Children](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/canadian-multi-millionaire-donates-to-underprivileged-children/): Bob Dhillon, the Honorary Consul General of Belize for Canada and multi-millionaire real estate mogul, helped raise $60,000 BZ to be used for the benefit of underprivileged children in Belize City.
- [More Honors for Ramon Nunez Receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Tourism Awards 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/more-honors-for-ramon-nunez-receives-lifetime-achievement-award-at-tourism-awards-2006/): Belize honored its best in the tourism industry at a gala event held last Friday evening celebrating the 6th Annual National Tourism Awards hosted by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) at the Best Western Belize Biltmore Plaza in Belize City.
- [Models Tour Island Miley Cyrus’ (Hanna Montana) Boyfriend in Island Photoshoot.](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/models-tour-island-miley-cyrus-hanna-montana-boyfriend-in-island-photoshoot/): Most of us did not see them touring the island and taking pictures all over the place, but a group of models were in San Pedro in late November/early December for a photo shoot for Buckle’s Spring 2009 campaign.
- [New Year’s Baby Has Arrived](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-years-baby-has-arrived/): A New Year…A New Life - When most of the people were out celebrating the New Year, Baby Zachariah Isaiah Arnold made his way out into a new world to enjoy what life has to offer in the company of his mother Luna Torres and father Joel Arnold.
- [Growth Economy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/growth-economy/): The Central Statistical Office estimates that Belize’s economy grew by 2.9 percent in the first three quarters of 2006 compared to the same period last year.
- [SPHS Soccer Girl Champs](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/sphs-soccer-girl-champs/): San Pedro High School Girls’ Team is the Champion in the high school Northern Region comprised of Corozal and Orange Walk.
- [Town Council Works Hard to get Streets Graded!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/town-council-works-hard-to-get-streets-graded/): Press Release – San Pedro Town Council – February 14th, 2006 – Much has been said about the streets lately - that the Town Council has no interest in up keeping the streets.
- [University Students Draw Up Plans for San Pedro. Montana State University Foreign Design Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/university-students-draw-up-plans-for-san-pedro-montana-state-university-foreign-design-project/): A New Year brings hopeful resolutions, new opportunities, and for Ambergris Caye, lots of rain.
- [San Pedro High on Community Service](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedro-high-on-community-service/): What is community service? This program is designed by many high schools throughout the country and San Pedro High School is no exception.
- [Mayor Paz & Councilors Sit Down with Chamber of Commerce](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mayor-paz-councilors-sit-down-with-chamber-of-commerce/): Mayor Elsa Paz and her six councilors met with the Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce this past Thursday, March 23, at their weekly scheduled meeting and were able to address some current issues that the Town Councilors are working on.
- [Belize Loses an Icon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-loses-an-icon/): Andy Palacio, an iconic musician and cultural activist in his native Belize and impassioned spokesperson for the Garifuna people of Central America, was declared dead on Saturday, January 19 at 9p.m.
- [Public asked to Join SPTC Clean-up Campaign](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/public-asked-to-join-sptc-clean-up-campaign/): For the past weeks the Town Council has kept busy promoting their latest campaign entitled – “La Isla Bonita es mi casa and I like mi casa clean.
- [Fire on Boxing Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-on-boxing-day/): On Friday, December 26, The San Pedro Fire Department responded to a fire call a little after 1:20p.m.in the San Juan Area.
- [Special Constables Awarded](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/special-constables-awarded/): The San Pedro Police Department and San Pedro Town Council have jointly given out two awards in recognition of the hard work and dedication of two individuals to the island of Ambergris Caye.
- [Costa Maya ’09 Set for Aug 6th - 9th](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/costa-maya-09-set-for-aug-6th-9th/): The San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival Committee has announced the dates for Costa Maya Festival 2009 to be from August 6 to August 9.
- [Street Repair Plans Move Forward Government Proposes to Yield Island Tax Collections for Roads](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/street-repair-plans-move-forward-government-proposes-to-yield-island-tax-collections-for-roads/): Minister of Tourism, Hon. Godfrey Smith along with Anthony Mahler from the Belize Tourism Board, Mayor Elsa Paz, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr.
- [Show the Enemy you are More Determined!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/show-the-enemy-you-are-more-determined/): The enemy is the enemy and his only job is to beat you or destroy you. You cannot expect the enemy to be on your side, to compliment you or aid and abet you.
- [Patrol Boat Donated to Belize National Coast Guard](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/patrol-boat-donated-to-belize-national-coast-guard/): On Tuesday, January 13, a small handover ceremony was held at the Central Park, where Dr. John McAfee handed over a boat to the Belize National Coast Guard.
- [Elections Set for Feb. 7](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/elections-set-for-feb-7/): The Prime Minister, Rt. Hon.
- [Christopher Newport University Partners with Holy Cross Anglican School](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/christopher-newport-university-partners-with-holy-cross-anglican-school/): Twenty two graduate students from Christopher Newport University (CNU) in Virginia, and three education professors, spent two weeks at Holy Cross Anglican School in January.
- [Seven New Police Officers Assigned to San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/seven-new-police-officers-assigned-to-san-pedro/): With the interdiction of Assistant Superintendent Patt and other five police officers because of the shocking police brutality case on Ryan Requeña, seven new police officers have been assigned to San Pedro.
- [Horseshoe Pitching at Crazy Canucks](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/horseshoe-pitching-at-crazy-canucks/): Frank Edwards is the man to beat at the Horseshoe Pitching competitions that take place every Sunday at the Crazy Canucks Bar hosted by Don Turner at the Exotic Caye Beach Resort.
- [Town Council Sworn In](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/town-council-sworn-in/): They topped the polls in the recent Municipal Elections for their respective parties and as leaders of the UDP and PUP in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Today decided to conduct a small interview with Mayoress Elsa Paz and the newly-appointed San Pedro PUP Chairman, Alex Nuñez, to get their thoughts about their plans and goals for the island.
- [BEL’s New Year’s Gift to Belizeans](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bels-new-years-gift-to-belizeans/): Happy New Year, Belizeans, from your friendly essential services neighbor, Belize Electricity Limited (BEL), who along with the Public Utilities Commission (PUC), has decided to increase your electricity rates by 13% effective January 1, 2006.
- [Officer of the Month](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/officer-of-the-month/): The Commissioner of Police is pleased to announce that Police Constable #900 Dwayne McCulloch has been selected as Police Officer of the Month for the month of March.
- [Ruta Maya Champs Break Record](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ruta-maya-champs-break-record/): The ninth La Ruta Maya River Challenge began as they all did in past years, with the canoes assembled in the mists and shadows below the Hawkesworth Bridge that links the twin towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena.
- [PM Musa Campaigns with PUP 7](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pm-musa-campaigns-with-pup-7/): Belize’s Prime Minister Rt.
- [San Pedro commemorates World Wetlands Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedro-commemorates-world-wetlands-day/): In observance of World Wetlands Day, the San Pedro Business Association, Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) under theme "Upstream-Downstream: Wetlands connect us all" held a boat parade early Monday morning, February 2, to show support and awareness of the wetlands in San Pedro and around the country of Belize.
- [Post Office Gets Computerized](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/post-office-gets-computerized/): The San Pedro Post Office along with other main post offices around Belize now have a computer system where they can track international mail is a more convenient way.
- [Lions Immediate Past President Visits](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lions-immediate-past-president-visits/): Immediate Past President of Lions Club International, Dr.
- [Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve Fee System](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bacalar-chico-marine-reserve-fee-system/): The Fisheries Department in its efforts to ensure the sustained management of its eight marine reserves began the process of implementing a comprehensive revenue collection system.
- [UDP 7 Presents Town Council Manifesto 2006-09](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/udp-7-presents-town-council-manifesto-2006-09/): On Friday, February 10, 2006 the United Democratic Party unveiled their town council manifesto for the upcoming municipal elections at the Belize Yacht Club.
- [2nd Annual Lobster Fest Set for June](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/2nd-annual-lobster-fest-set-for-june/): The Second Annual Lobster Fest is set for four days of fun activities Beginning on June 14th and culminating on the 21st of June with a major block party on Barrier Reef Drive.
- [SP Officials Meet with Commissioner of Police](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/sp-officials-meet-with-commissioner-of-police/): On Friday, January 5, Mayor Elsa Paz along with Deputy Mayor Nano Guerrero and other Town Councilors met with the Commissioner of Police Gerald Westby at the Mayor’s office.
- [Belize Rich in Oil](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-rich-in-oil/): Belize Natural Energy discovered oil in Spanish Lookout 8 months ago.
- [Mother of the Year Passes Away](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mother-of-the-year-passes-away/): The Island of San Pedro is mourning the death of the reigning Mother of the Year, Mrs.
- [Belize Exporting Oil to the U.S.](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-exporting-oil-to-the-u-s/): Belize Natural Energy, the company that is harvesting the oil find in Spanish Lookout, is exporting oil, and lots of it.
- [A Most United Community San Pedro in Mourning](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/a-most-united-community-san-pedro-in-mourning/): It has been said that San Pedro is a very proud community, a united community, a community with a high level of self-respect.
- [Belize Turns Red Manuel Heredia Wins BRS Constituency](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-turns-red-manuel-heredia-wins-brs-constituency/): It was a landslide General Election for the United Democratic Party as the entire country went from blue to red with the People’s United Party only winning six seats in the House of Representatives.
- [Heavy Rains Cause Flooding in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/heavy-rains-cause-flooding-in-belize/): Between nine last Sunday night and through mid-week, much of the Belize was trapped in a deluge of water.
- [Kelly McGuire Rocks out in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/kelly-mcguire-rocks-out-in-san-pedro/): It has become a yearly event now – Kelly McGuire coming over to San Pedro to celebrate his birthday.
- [Hon. Manuel Heredia Appointed Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/hon-manuel-heredia-appointed-minister-of-tourism-and-civil-aviation/): Hon. Manuela Heredia Jr. was once again elected by the people of Belize Rural South to be the Standard Bearer of the constituency for a second term. Hon.
- [Belize Hotel Association Meeting](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-hotel-association-meeting/): Member of the Belize Hotel Management Association met in San Pedro this past Wednesday, February 1, to further discuss the implications of the new General Sales Tax (GST) that will be implemented on July 2006.
- [Thousands Left Jobless Over Weekend](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/thousands-left-jobless-over-weekend/): The office of Ambergris Today received phone calls about several construction sites being shut down during the weekend; we contacted the San Pedro Local Building Authority to clear out this issue and Mr.
- [Shocking Police Brutality](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/shocking-police-brutality/): Channel 7NEWS in Belize City confirmed that according to Assistant Commissioner of Police Allen Whylie, the Police Department has decided to act decisively on a case of extreme police abuse during an incident that occurred on New Year’s Eve.
- [Carnaval Comparsa Gives to Charity](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/carnaval-comparsa-gives-to-charity/): Carnaval 2006 lived up to its theme of “Musica, Alegria y Color” and nowhere else was this more obvious than with Flora’s Carnaval Group.
- [Credit Union Robbed at Gunpoint](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/credit-union-robbed-at-gunpoint/): Elvis Canul, 28 year old Belizean Manager of St. Francis Xavier of DFC Area, reported to Police that on Monday, January 14, at about 9:40 a.m.
- [Belize’s Blue Hole Featured in Frommer’s](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belizes-blue-hole-featured-in-frommers/): Belize was outstandingly featured in a half page article in Arthur Frommer’s Budget Travel dated March, 2006.
- [Why Vote for Mel Spain?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/why-vote-for-mel-spain/): As the General Elections approaches, less than a month away, three candidates have pledged their commitment to work for Belize Rural South and run for office to represent San Pedro and Caye Caulker in the House of Representatives, if elected by their constituency.
- [McDaniel College Students Cleanup Rocky Point](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mcdaniel-college-students-cleanup-rocky-point/): Twenty-seven students along with professors from McDaniel College in Maryland U.S.A.
- [Lotto Luck in San Pedro Again!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lotto-luck-in-san-pedro-again/): Lucilo Guerrero wins $65,000 - For the second time in as many wins, a resident of San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, is the latest Lotto winner.
- [The Butterfly Jungle](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/the-butterfly-jungle/): Imagine strolling through a lush jungle filled with brilliant Belizean butterflies and exotic flowers!
- [UDP Holds 1st Rally](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/udp-holds-1st-rally/): The United Democratic Party of San Pedro held its first political rally since announcing the nominationof their seven candidates for the municipal elections for March 1, 2006.
- [Pampered Paws Cleanup Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pampered-paws-cleanup-day/): After noticing that the stretch of beach where they regularly walk their ‘dog clients’ was getting a little dirty with litter, the staff of Pampered Paws decided to hold a beach cleanup day to help make a section of the island a bit more cheerful and clean.
- [Project C.U.R.E Donates to Polyclinic](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/project-c-u-r-e-donates-to-polyclinic/): Almost three years ago, then San Pedro Lions President Milo Paz Jr., met Dr.
- [New Year Baby is a Boy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-year-baby-is-a-boy/): Ambergris Today is pleased to announce the arrival of San Pedro’s first baby of the New Year 2008. Ermiñio Gabriel Yupit was born under the care of Dr.
- [Belizean Actor to star in new Friday the 13th Movie](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belizean-actor-to-star-in-new-friday-the-13th-movie/): Belizean native, Arlen Escarpeta, will be appearing in the remake of Friday the 13th movie this Friday, February 13, 2009.
- [Mayor Talks 2007](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mayor-talks-2007/): Ambergris Today met with Mayor Elsa Paz on Monday, January 8, to discuss what plans the Town Council has in store this year for the betterment and beautification of the island.
- [Ride the Rickshaw](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ride-the-rickshaw/): Many a times we see tourists riding in their golf cart with town maps on their hands or constantly having to stop at the tourist information center to ask for directions or general information about the island – population, where to eat, where to stay and so forth.
- [SPTC Donations for EducationSPTC Donations for EducationSPTC Donations for Education](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/sptc-donations-for-educationsptc-donations-for-educationsptc-donations-for-education/): Her worship Mayor Elsa Paz has made several donations towards education for the young people of our community.
- [New Fire Truck For San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-fire-truck-for-san-pedro/): The San Pedro Fire Department has received a new truck that will be stationed on the island permanently.
- [Ramon’s Village Goes “Pineapples”!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ramons-village-goes-pineapples/): In June of 2009, Richard and Gina Headrick returned to Belize after a three-year absence.
- [Teen Talk - What About South Beach?](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/10/05/teen-talk-what-about-south-beach/): This week we experienced a demonstration march demanding that permissions be granted for the South Beach Project (Ironically, they were stopped by police because they did not have the necessary permits to parade).
- [BET's Joe Clair Shooting Travel Show in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bets-joe-clair-shooting-travel-show-in-belize/): There is something about San Pedro – La Isla Bonita and Belize – Mother Nature’s Best Kept Secret that attracts millions of tourists, actors singers and other celebrities to visit or film shows here and this week was no exception as former BET (Black Entertainment Television) star Joe Clair was in the country working on his own television show and shooting the first episode for Joey’s World Show.
- [Lions of Belize gather in San Pedro 29th Lions Zone 59 Convention](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lions-of-belize-gather-in-san-pedro-29th-lions-zone-59-convention/): Lions, youths, friends, and the general public are all invited to attend the 29th Lions Zone 59 Convention, which will be taking place in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, this weekend, from Friday, April 28 to Sunday the 30th.
- [Marco Gonzalez Maya Site set for National Reserve Status](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/marco-gonzalez-maya-site-set-for-national-reserve-status/): On Tuesday, April 7, the official launch of the Marco Gonzalez Mayan Site Project was held at the Sunbreeze Conference room which was hosted by Ms. Jan Brown.
- [Hospitality Training Coming Soon](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/hospitality-training-coming-soon/): Members of the board of directors of the McClenaghan Center of Hospitality Training at Hocking College in Nelsonville, Ohio visited the island last week upon invitation from Patty Arceo, member of the international board of directors.
- [Luxuy Yacht Damages famous dive site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/luxuy-yacht-damages-famous-dive-site/): Just last week representatives of UNESCO were in the country conducting a survey on the World Heritage Site as Belize could lose its world heritage status for not taking care of its Great Barrier Reef.
- [Fundraiser for ‘Fruit Stand Lady’ Online Samaritans donate $2,000](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fundraiser-for-fruit-stand-lady-online-samaritans-donate-2000/): Fundraising efforts to cover the medical costs of Julia Menjibar Guerrero (the Fruit Stand Lady) got underway last week in San Pedro with the help of several online good Samaritans and the Reef Radio.
- [Isla Bonita at Band Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/isla-bonita-at-band-fest/): The Isla Bonita Marching Band represented San Pedro at Band Fest 2009 in San Ignacio this past Saturday, April 4.
- [Overall Tourism Arrivals for 2005 Increases](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/overall-tourism-arrivals-for-2005-increases/): The year 2005 has proven similarly successful for arrivals predominantly through two ports of entry, being the Philip Goldson International Airport and the border points.
- [BTIA presents tourism plans 2009-2010BTIA presents tourism plans 2009-2010](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/btia-presents-tourism-plans-2009-2010btia-presents-tourism-plans-2009-2010/): San Pedro BTIA (Belize Tourism Industry Association) held its membership meeting on Friday, April 3, 2009 at Elvi’s Kitchen.
- [Oil War Brewing in Southern Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/oil-war-brewing-in-southern-belize/): A leading indigenous group from southern Belize dispatched a protest, but government has already given the green light to an oil exploration company, U.S.
- [Andrew Zimmern’s films in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/andrew-zimmerns-films-in-belize/): World Famous Andrew Zimmern, a food writer, TV personality, chef, teacher and host of Travel Channel’s Bizarre Foods, was in the country filming the first episode for his new TV Show Bizarre Worlds.
- [Cuban Refugees Wash Ashore](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/cuban-refugees-wash-ashore/): It is very difficult for many to fathom the idea of traveling in the smallest of vessels through a vast and dangerous sea, across thousands of miles battling giant waves, the blistering sun, hunger, thirst and great fear.
- [Easter Weekend Mishaps](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/easter-weekend-mishaps/): Easter weekend did not pass by without any mishaps.
- [Miss Belize Exclusive Interview](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/miss-belize-exclusive-interview/): Ambergris Today had the opportunity to spend an entire afternoon with the reigning Miss Belize, Tanisha Vernon, this past weekend and enjoyed the company of an articulate, friendly, career driven beauty queen; yet she confessed of being a sporty tomboy while growing up.
- [BTB To Honor Outstanding Tourism Accomplishments](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/btb-to-honor-outstanding-tourism-accomplishments/): The Belize Tourism will be hosting the 9th Annual National Tourism Awards on April 22, 2009 at the Radisson Fort George Hotel & Marina.
- [Narco Weapons Found! Rifles and ammo cached on island behind San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/narco-weapons-found-rifles-and-ammo-cached-on-island-behind-san-pedro/): Three weeks ago, Belize police found 34 high-powered rifles buried on the small island of Deer Caye (known locally as Cayo Venado), which lies just west of North Ambergris Caye, near the Belize/Mexico border.
- [Wild Cat Electrocuted in North Ambergris](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/wild-cat-electrocuted-in-north-ambergris/): North Ambergris Caye is known to have an array of flora and fauna and back in the good old days most of the hunting was done up north, you could always catch deer’s and other game meat in the area and of course many have said that they have spotted a few jaguars and other animals in North Ambergris.
- [Gach Guerrero Appointed BTB Chairman](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/gach-guerrero-appointed-btb-chairman/): It is with great pride that we announce that San Pedro’s very own Mr. Gapsar “Gach” Guerrero is the new Chairman of the Belize Tourism Board.
- [Eric Swan Arrested for Saldivar Murder](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/eric-swan-arrested-for-saldivar-murder/): In January of this year, 28-year-old John Paul Saldivar was found dead in North Ambergris Caye and on Wednesday, April 15, 26-year-old, Eric Swan who was shot in a crossfire with police, appeared in Magistrates’ Court where he was charged for Murder and Conspiracy to Commit Murder.
- [Building Authority Clarifies on Construction Fees](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/building-authority-clarifies-on-construction-fees/): After hearing exuberant concerns about increased fees for building permits from business owners Ambergris Today, sought out to get the facts straight and contacted the Ambergris Caye Local Building Authority.
- [Protecting our Reef UNESCO Officials meet with island residents](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/protecting-our-reef-unesco-officials-meet-with-island-residents/): The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Committee (UNESCO) dispatched two officials from its World Heritage Headquarters in Paris, France to conduct an investigation into dredging activities that have reportedly taken place at one of Belize’s main reserve sites.
- [Bling Soljahs New Reggaeton, Hip Hop Local Sensation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bling-soljahs-new-reggaeton-hip-hop-local-sensation/): Dis da di Bling Soljahs!
- [The Myths of the Crystal Skull](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/the-myths-of-the-crystal-skull/): The blockbuster movie Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull that was released last week in theatres has stirred up some attention to Belize and the famous Crystal Skull from Lubantuun.
- [SPJC Turtle Rescue](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/spjc-turtle-rescue/): Among the many animals of our country that are now considered “Endangered Species” is the loggerhead turtle commonly known as The Sea Turtle.
- [Investigations Continue in Otto Rodriguez’s Death](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/investigations-continue-in-otto-rodriguezs-death/): Police treating case as murder, but not ruling out suicide - Several persons have been detained for questioning in regards to the death of Otto Rodriguez Jr., whose body was found sometime around 9:30 p.m.
- [Central American Cub Scout Encounter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/central-american-cub-scout-encounter/): The San Pedro #15 Cub Scout Group will be taking part in the Central American Cub Scout Encounter at Camp Oakley in Burrell Boom, Belize from Saturday, April 4 to Wednesday, April 8.
- [Golf Cart Accident Victim Still Alive](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/golf-cart-accident-victim-still-alive/): Golf car accident victim Julia Mangear, popularly known as the “fruit stand lady”, was in critical condition this Wednesday as of press time, struggling with complications that emerged after undergoing two surgeries at a Belize City hospital.
- [Former PM Injured in Auto Accident](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/former-pm-injured-in-auto-accident/): Former Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon.
- [Reggaeton Hits Belize for Easter](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/reggaeton-hits-belize-for-easter/): Belize’s first major Reggaeton bashment hit San Pedro, Ambergris Caye and Belize City over the Easter holiday weekend with a concert that featured both local and international artists.
- [Traffic Mishaps (Police Reports)](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/traffic-mishaps-police-reports/): * Mynor Martinez, 32-year-old, Belizean Taxi Driver of D.F.C Area reported to Police that on Friday, March 27, at about 8:20p.m.
- [Saga Fundraiser Tops $4,000 Target](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/saga-fundraiser-tops-4000-target/): The Saga Society held its first annual Easter Raffle on Sunday, April 16, 2006 at BC’s Bar and Grill as part of their “Hundred Days for a Hundred Neuters/Spays Campaign.” It was a fun-filled event that helped raise $1,400 for the charitable organization.
- [Fire destroys mobile home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-destroys-mobile-home/): Ambergris Today Newspaper was first at the scene of a fire that destroyed a warehouse on Saturday, April 4, 2009.
- [San Pedro’s Smile Center](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedros-smile-center/): Once again, the San Pedro Smile Center has provided over 100 children and adults with a healthier smile, as a team of volunteer dentists from the U.S.A.
- [Leonardo DiCaprio Reveals plans for Private Island Blackadore Caye in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/leonardo-dicaprio-reveals-plans-for-private-island-blackadore-caye-in-belize/): Leonardo DiCaprio has recently unveiled his plans for his private island, Blackadore Caye in Belize, just west of Ambergris Caye.
- [Town Council Sworn-in](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/town-council-sworn-in-2/): “Do you solemnly swear to work for the general interest of San Pedro and to abide by the constitution of our country and the laws of Belize and San Pedro?” With these words, with a holy Bible in their left hands, and the right hand raised in approval as the solemn and sacred oath was taken, Mayor Elsa Paz and six other councilors were sworn into office by Town Administrator Mrs.
- [Belize Tournament Gets IGFA Qualifier Status](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-tournament-gets-igfa-qualifier-status/): International Game Fish Association has approved Tres Pescado Slam Tournament as an Inshore World Championship qualifier event.
- [New Building Project Raises Eyebrows](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-building-project-raises-eyebrows/): Projects like Reef Village and especially South Beach Belize have created quite a stir in the island and now another development project is raising eyebrows and red flags - Venecia Del Mar.
- [March for the Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/march-for-the-reef/): GIVE FISH A CHANCE - A peaceful yet very powerful march brought out hundreds to deliver a strong message in favor of protecting our environment and against some development projects that are not sustainable for our Island and threaten to destroy the very same things that attract tourists to our Island.
- [Losing Central Park Beach](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/losing-central-park-beach/): Much attention is being given to the brick streets, the new street sweeper and the garbage collection, but one problem that we see has gotten way out of hand is the traffic on the strip of beach in front of Central Park.
- [$10K for San Pedrito Park](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/10k-for-san-pedrito-park/): Children are the future of tomorrow and what better way to bring up our children than providing them with much love and affection, a proper education and in a safe environment.
- [Prez. Obama’s Trip Advisor visits San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/prez-obamas-trip-advisor-visits-san-pedro/): As friends and family of Kilpatrick Peter Nicholson bid farewell to him last week after an untimely death and celebrated his life, residents close to his family got to meet his brother Marvin Nicholson who happens to be US President Barack Obama’s Special Assistant and Trip Advisor.
- [Job Finder Labor Dept. helps you find employment](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/job-finder-labor-dept-helps-you-find-employment/): Many employers and employees only contact the Labor Department for complaints when someone is fired or to know how much one is supposed to be paid when fired and other complaints of such.
- [Orthopedic Comfort Presentation - Sealy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/orthopedic-comfort-presentation-sealy/): Sealy is a worldwide, well-known brand that offers great comfort and quality.
- [Lion Fish Mania!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lion-fish-mania/): San Pedro is going Lion Fish CRAZY, but with good reason.
- [Taking It to the Xtreme! First Belizean Aims to Set a World Record](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/taking-it-to-the-xtreme-first-belizean-aims-to-set-a-world-record/): The extreme sport of kite surfing has become a very popular sport worldwide and in San Pedro it has gained much ground in the popularity ranks amongst thrill seekers and sports enthusiast.
- [Isla Bonita Drum line Heads to Band Fest](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/isla-bonita-drum-line-heads-to-band-fest/): Isla Bonita Elementary School is heading for the Band Fest in the Cayo District to be held on April 4, 2009.
- [Be Kind Belize Teaching Kindness and Empathy through Humane Education](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/be-kind-belize-teaching-kindness-and-empathy-through-humane-education/): Humane education is based on the concept that all life is precious and is practiced by teaching young people the value and importance of treating other living creatures with kindness.
- [Fighting for Sustainable Development Ambergris Caye Leads Belize Towards Sustainable Development](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fighting-for-sustainable-development-ambergris-caye-leads-belize-towards-sustainable-development/): - Press Release - Residents of Ambergris Caye have come together to form the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD).
- [Earth Hour in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/earth-hour-in-san-pedro/): If it were not for a small group of junior college students from SPJC not much attention would have been given to the Earth Hour worldly cause here in San Pedro.
- [Caye Caulker Day Sail and Snorkel with Seaduced](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/caye-caulker-day-sail-and-snorkel-with-seaduced/)
- [Another Treat at Hidden Treasure](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/another-treat-at-hidden-treasure/): The staff of Ambergris Today experienced a great restaurant review when Hidden Treasure first opened its doors.
- [Rosita Baltazar Awarded](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/rosita-baltazar-awarded/): Ms. Rosita Baltazar received the Chatoyer Recognition Award for the Promotion of Garifuna Culture from the National Garifuna Council on Saturday, March 7, 2009.
- [Fire Destroys Two Homes, Courage Save Two Lives!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-destroys-two-homes-courage-save-two-lives/): It took only a few minutes for the flames to set ablaze and a few more minutes for the fire department to bring the fire under control and totally out it in an hour and a half but it will take the Lara family many years to recuperate the belongings that they have worked for a life-time.
- [Shipwreck Discovered on North Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/shipwreck-discovered-on-north-ambergris-caye/): In the days when pirates existed and many sailors were exploring the new world, many of those ships were either caught in bad weather and wrecked or possible pirate invasions of other ships caused many battles out at sea leaving many shipwrecks abound all over the Atlantic, Pacific and even the Caribbean Sea.
- [Second Street Sweeper Donated!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/second-street-sweeper-donated/): Two weeks ago at the Angel Coral Street inauguration Mayor Elsa Paz officially presented the long awaited street sweeper for the island which was obtained through the Sister-City agreement with Wilmington, North Carolina.
- [Teen Talk](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/10/05/teen-talk/)
- [Dorian's Angels at Pineapples](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/10/05/dorians-angels-at-pineapples/): There are a handful of places that stand iconic to the growth and development of the island and Ramon’s Village is definitely in that handful.
- [Conch in Abundance](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/30/conch-in-abundance/): When the lobster season used to close on February 15, the fishermen in San Pedro relied on conch for their living.
- [Hollywood Role Models for Teenagers](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/09/29/hollywood-role-models-for-teenagers/): What is a role model? It’s a person whose behavior, action, choices, values, and success can be emulated by others, especially teenagers.
- [Adolfo Ayuso Turns 90](https://ambergristoday.com/social-scene/2010/09/29/adolfo-ayuso-turns-90/): On Sunday, September 26, 2010 Adolfo Ayuso Sr.
- [Think Now!](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/29/think-now/): Last week as we watched the sea boil up and the storm surge crash against the shore; we wondered how much rain is really going to show up here in San Pedro.
- [Love at First Sight at Top Notch!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/29/love-at-first-sight-at-top-notch/): Delsie took Gerry along with her to the brand new clothing store in San Pedro called Top Notch in San Pedro and Gerry found his true love.
- [Rude Boys Got Whippings](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/29/rude-boys-got-whippings/): This past week I heard a radio reporter commenting over national radio that children were swimming in the sea during the high wave action of Tropical Storm Matthew that was entering Belize.
- [High-Spirited Independence Day Parade](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/high-spirited-independence-day-parade/): San Pedro went all out on Independence Day Parade, producing one of the most spectacular parades to date.
- [SICA Tourism Ministers meet in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/sica-tourism-ministers-meet-in-belize/): Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr.
- [Jennie Staines Represents in Guatemala City](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/jennie-staines-represents-in-guatemala-city/): Chef Jennie Staines of the world famous Elvi’s Kitchen proudly represented not only San Pedro but the entire country of Belize in Guatemala, as she did a marvelous job in preparing a huge spread of Belizean dishes for all to enjoy.
- [Our Share in World Bank Loan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/our-share-in-world-bank-loan/): The Government of Belize has issued a press release informing the nation that on September 16 the World Bank approved a $30 million Bze loan for Belize to improve service delivery in several municipalities or towns.
- [Belize Starts Witness Protection Program](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/belize-starts-witness-protection-program/): BELMOPAN, Belize, Thursday September 16, 2010 – With the number of murders so far for 2010 just five away from surpassing last year’s total figure, authorities in Belize have announced a witness protection program to convince people with information on these crimes to come forward.
- [Big Winner of Lion Fish Project](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/24/big-winner-of-lion-fish-project/): In an effort to maintain the unique diversity of the Belize Barrier Reef Ecosystem and reduce the population of the invasive lionfish, monthly lionfish tournaments have been taking place since April of 2010 and will end November 2010 culminating in a grand prize on December 15, 2010.
- [Red White and Blue](https://ambergristoday.com/teen-talk/2010/09/23/red-white-and-blue/): Red, white and blue - those are the colors that make up our country; a country that is filled with diversity, a young nation that is full of life.
- [D Sea Wine Event](https://ambergristoday.com/social-scene/2010/09/23/d-sea-wine-event/): The newly opened D Sea Convenience Store held a Wine and Cheese tasting event this past Saturday, September 18.
- [Finding Faith In Hard Times](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/23/finding-faith-in-hard-times/): Because of the present economic uncertainties, a lot of people are unsure about their future and feel insecure about themselves.
- [Ooops!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/23/ooops/): Can you tell who these two are? We won't tell you! But we will tell you the story behind this pic.
- [Entertainment at Fido's](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/23/entertainment-at-fidos/): Good entertainment has always been the trademark at Fido’s and this goes way back to the 1970’s.
- [Dorian's Angels At Changes In Latitudes](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/23/dorians-angels-at-changes-in-latitudes/): Elvis the Iguana came out from hiding amongst the hibiscus trees and bravely came up to our table as we sipped on mimosas and had some of the best French toast at Changes in Latitudes Bed and Breakfast.
- [Early Life In Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/23/early-life-in-ambergris-caye/): The peaceful, quaint, little fishing village of San Pedro on Ambergris Caye woke up to a spectacular morning.
- [Poly Clinic in Danger of Shutdown](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/poly-clinic-in-danger-of-shutdown/): $40,000 Needed for Roof Repairs!
- [Costa Maya Beauties in the Spotlight](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/costa-maya-beauties-in-the-spotlight/): Daniela Augspurg – Miss El Salvador representative in the 2008 Miss Costa Maya Pageant is once again proudly representing her country internationally.
- [Mooring Buoys for Mexico Rocks](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/mooring-buoys-for-mexico-rocks/): Twenty four mooring buoys have been placed in the Mexico Rocks area just north of San Pedro Town in efforts to prevent people from anchoring near the delicate coral reef of the popular diving site.
- [Casa Pan Dulce Goes Green with New Packaging](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/casa-pan-dulce-goes-green-with-new-packaging/): In today's world more and more people are becoming more conscious and concerned about the importance of “Going Green” and for every one of us to do a little part in any way possible to help conserve our fragile ecosystem surely goes a long way.
- [Belize Inspires Danny Michel’s Entire Album](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/belize-inspires-danny-michels-entire-album/): Our beautiful island of Ambergris Caye and our country Belize has inspired many artists to write songs about our beautiful beaches, people and many other things and even film on the beautiful jewel we call home.
- [Economy On The Rebound](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/16/economy-on-the-rebound/): When the U.S. economy is mired in deep recession, an economic tsunami generally washes over Latin America and the Caribbean.
- [Suspicion & Mistrust](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/15/suspicion-mistrust/): Villagers gone mad? Reading this story in last week’s newspaper left a sickening feeling in my stomach.
- [Paradise Girl](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/15/paradise-girl/): Elina Palma was enjoying her National Day holiday along with her cute dogs surfing the refreshing sea.
- [Hip Hip Hurray](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/15/hip-hip-hurray/): Hip Hip Hurray is a British term which is an expression of joy and victory and was commonly used in festivities.
- [The Trip To The city](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/15/the-trip-to-the-city/): Last week I started on this story which I am sure is absolutely unique in style, simplicity and also the warmth of the San Pedro folks twenty five years ago.
- [Education on the Move](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/education-on-the-move/): We all want a good education; there is absolutely no doubt about that.
- [New School Furniture for SPHS & Holy Cross](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/new-school-furniture-for-sphs-holy-cross/): - Press Release, Holy Cross Anglican School, Tuesday, September 7, 2010 - What started out as an exchange of emails several years ago, recently produced great benefits for two local schools.
- [Ocean-floor research facility project proposal for Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/ocean-floor-research-facility-project-proposal-for-belize/): EMC News - A Kingston man is behind the push to build an extraordinary new ocean-floor research facility - one researchers hope will help preserve aquatic life for generations to come.
- [Natasha Stuart Is New Miss San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/natasha-stuart-is-new-miss-san-pedro/): Under the theme “Enchanting and Magical – Our Belizean Barrier Reef” six beautiful young ladies took center stage this past Saturday, September 4 at the Old Football Field as they vied for the coveted title of Miss San Pedro.
- [“London Bridges” No More!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/london-bridges-no-more/): San Mateo residents’ dream of having proper roads that will lead to having proper water, electricity, and sewage systems is slowly becoming a reality.
- [Villagers Gone Mad?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/09/villagers-gone-mad/): It has been over a week now that two children, 9-year-old from San Marcos Village in the Toledo District have been missing and the worst is feared for them and their disappearance has caused uproar in Punta Gorda Town.
- [Feast and Famine](https://ambergristoday.com/secrets-to-life/2010/09/08/feast-and-famine/): “Contented are those whose joy is not dependent upon the changing nature of the material reality.” Banana trees don’t care about money, they live by the seasons.
- [Cool Little Dude!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/08/cool-little-dude/): How Cool is this Pic? This young boy stopped us on our tracks as we delivered newspapers at Fido’s Dock.
- [Proud To Be Miss San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/flashbacks/2010/09/08/proud-to-be-miss-san-pedro/): The Miss San Pedro Pageant goes back to 1955 with our very first Miss San Pedro, Miss Leni Aguilar Alamilla.
- [Dorian’s Angels at Reef Radio Karaoke Competition](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/08/dorians-angels-at-reef-radio-karaoke-competition/): Dorian's Angels were the special invited judges at Reef Radio’s 6th Annual Tele-Radio Karaoke Competition.
- [Sailing to Belize in about 8 Hours!](https://ambergristoday.com/25-years-ago/2010/09/08/sailing-to-belize-in-about-8-hours/): Travelling to and from this paradisiacal Island had indeed undergone quite a metamorphosis.
- [Happy Birthday Times Three!](https://ambergristoday.com/pic-of-the-week/2010/09/02/happy-birthday-times-three/): Ambergris Today Newspaper has been following San Pedro’s only set of triplets (Jose Alberto, Angel David & Victor Daniel Baeza) since they were born and here they are posing for their third birthday which was on August 13, 2010.
- [Dorian's Angels at Coco Beach BBQ](https://ambergristoday.com/dorians-angels/2010/09/02/dorians-angels-at-coco-beach-bbq/): Have plans for the weekend? Wanna have a great dining experience at a four-star resort on Ambergris Caye?
- [Back To School!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/back-to-school-3/): It’s Back to School time!
- [Cancer Patients Enjoy San Pedro Sunshine](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/cancer-patients-enjoy-san-pedro-sunshine/): Sixteen cancer patient children from all over Belize were on the island on Saturday, August 28, 2010, to enjoy some sun, sea and sand. Mr.
- [Ambergris Caye represented in Expo Weekend Tour at El Salvador](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/ambergris-caye-represented-in-expo-weekend-tour-at-el-salvador/): San Pedro, Ambergris Caye was represented at the Expo Weekend Tour in El Salvador.
- [Accident at Tortilla Factory](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/accident-at-tortilla-factory/): An unfortunate and untimely accident fell upon a worker of La Popular Tortilla Factory, located on Angel Coral Street, on Tuesday, August 31, at about 1:00 p.m., as 16-year-old Emmanuel Marcos Garcia got his hand caught in one of the tortilla-making machines.
- [Drowning Incident in North Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/09/02/drowning-incident-in-north-ambergris-caye/): Reports come into our office on Monday, August 30, that a resort maintenance worker drowned in an incident that took place at a pier of a resort about four miles in North Ambergris Caye after a night of partying.
- [8th Bank Inaugurated First Caribbean International Bank Boosts San Pedro Economy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/8th-bank-inaugurated-first-caribbean-international-bank-boosts-san-pedro-economy/): The San Pedro branch opening of the First Caribbean International Bank took place this weekend on Sunday, January 28, 2006 making San Pedro one of the only communities to boast of having a branch of every banking business established in this country.
- [Mexico To Return Land to Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mexico-to-return-land-to-belize/): While Guatemala is disputing a portion of Belizean land that they claim belongs to them, Mexico, on the other hand, is thinking and planning of returning a part of territory which they have discovered belongs to Belize.
- [Homicide Case on the Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/homicide-case-on-the-island/): As of press time, Wednesday, February 13, Police are investigating the apparent homicide of Alvaro Galvez resident of Boca del Rio Area, who was found dead inside of his apartment.
- [Political Candidates Talk About Experience!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/political-candidates-talk-about-experience/): Ambergris Today: What portfolio are you responsible for at the San Pedro Town Council? If re-elected, will you continue with the same portfolio?
- [Miss Yucatan Nuestra Belleza Visits Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/miss-yucatan-nuestra-belleza-visits-island/): On Sunday, January 14, Miss Yucatan Nuestra Belleza Isis Barrera along with other distinguished guests were at Tranquility Bay celebrating Pany Arceo, Dr.
- [U.S. Embassy Launches New Web Site](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/u-s-embassy-launches-new-web-site/): U.S. Ambassador Robert J. Dieter is proud to announce the launch of a new web site of the Embassy of the United States to Belize.
- [Semi-pro Basketball Hits San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/semi-pro-basketball-hits-san-pedro/): The San Pedro 5-a-side court was converted to a basketball court as San Pedro hosted the first ever semi-pro basketball game on Saturday, March 18.
- [9 New Justices of the Peace Sworn In](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/9-new-justices-of-the-peace-sworn-in/): Nine new justices of the peace were added to the long list of JPs on the island this past Saturday, February 18, 2006.
- [Wahoo Challenge](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/wahoo-challenge/): It started out as a beautiful day for fishing, but by the end of the day the clouds rolled in and the rains came down, but this did not dampen the spirits of the fishermen on the 18 boats that entered the Wahoo Challenge this past weekend.
- [Gach Guerrero is Person of the Year](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/gach-guerrero-is-person-of-the-year/): It is a distinct honor and pleasure for Ambergris Today to announce the 2008 Person of The Year, Gaspar “Gach” Guerrero.
- [NACNW Children’s Trash Day Drive](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/nacnw-childrens-trash-day-drive/): >The North Ambergris Caye Neighborhood Watch conducted a Children’s Trash Day Drive in December 2005 in children from the San Mateo area successfully cleaned up roads and beaches north of San Pedro Town.
- [San Pedro Jr. College Debates](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedro-jr-college-debates/): The Tourism Class at San Pedro Junior College held an interesting debate at the Lions Den last Thursday, April 6, and the intellectuals had the opportunity to expound on their ideas whether foreign investors bring good to our island or more harm than good.
- [Wings Department Store Goes Up in Smokes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/wings-department-store-goes-up-in-smokes/): Most of the sleeping town of San Pedro did not know what happened until morning light, as Wings Department Store across the airstrip burnt throughout the night, Tuesday, February 5, 2008.
- [Fire Destroys Home](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fire-destroys-home/): On Tuesday, January 2, a fire in the Sanpedrito Area destroyed an entire building which belonged to Eliseo Rivero, owner of the Thunderbolt Water Taxi.
- [Sunset Grill Tops Food Festival](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/sunset-grill-tops-food-festival/): Sunset Grill was the big winner at this year's Savor San Pedro Food Festival, taking home the Best Dish and Best Appetizer awards.
- [Youths Speak Out!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/youths-speak-out/): One hundred and ten teens attended the Juvenile Justice Public Forum held last week Friday at the San Pedro Lions Den for the opportunity to speak their mind and be heard by officials from the Ministry of Human Development’s Community Rehabilitation Department and the Ambergris Caye Safety Committee.
- [Food Festival Announced](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/food-festival-announced/): In keeping with its commitment of boosting tourism year round, the San Pedro Business Association (SPBA) has announced The Ambergris Caye Food Festival to take place the last week of January.
- [Patrol Boat Donated to Police Department](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/patrol-boat-donated-to-police-department/): In an attempt to help curb the increase in crime on the island, the San Pedro Business Association (SPBA) raised nearly $40,000Bze to equip the San Pedro Police Department with a new police patrol boat.
- [Mel Spain Keeps Going](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mel-spain-keeps-going/): PUP Standard Bearer, Mel Spain is on a roll, helping out the residents of San Pedro, La Isla Bonita, either by giving donations to the BDF, repairing the streets or giving away toys to the children.
- [Local Building Authority of San Pedro Members Appointed](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/local-building-authority-of-san-pedro-members-appointed/): A press release by the San Pedro Town Council was sent to inform the general public, that, as recommended by the San Pedro Town Council, the Minister of Defense, Housing, Youth and Sports, Hon.
- [New Rule for Conch Products to affect locals/visitors](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-rule-for-conch-products-to-affect-locals-visitors/): It’s the second largest income earner for fishermen in terms of captured fisheries for Belize, but conch is also listed as an endangered species.
- [$30Mil Damage to Reef](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/30mil-damage-to-reef/): On Tuesday, January 13, the cargo ship Westerhaven, went aground on our Barrier Reef and has been described as one of the worst ever to our reefs, the longest living in the world.
- [Boat Captain License Issues Cleared](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boat-captain-license-issues-cleared/): The office of Ambergris Today received many emails and phone calls from concerned residents and non-residents, about the issue that non-residents will not be given Boat Captain Licenses.
- [Fighting U.S. Immigration Policy](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/fighting-u-s-immigration-policy/): Representatives of Belize joined diplomats from Mexico and other Central American nations on Monday, January 9, 2006, to demand changes in United States immigration policy.
- [Casa Pan Dulce’s Enticing Delicacies](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/casa-pan-dulces-enticing-delicacies/): Just in time for the Easter holidays, Casa Pan Dulce is introducing a whole new line of enticing delicacies, including the savory “Bocadillos” and gusty cake flavors.
- [Forbes Most Expensive Private Islands 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/forbes-most-expensive-private-islands-2006/): The distinguished U.S.
- [Mayor Paz & Don Beto Nuñez Speak Out!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/mayor-paz-don-beto-nunez-speak-out/): Elsa PazAmbergris Today: What do you have to offer to the people of San Pedro?
- [PUP Presents Manifesto](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pup-presents-manifesto/): “We are Ready and We will Make Things Happen” was the unified voice of the People’s United Party (PUP) as they launched their Contract with the People (manifesto) for the next three years for San Pedro.
- [Eight Year Old Author Visits Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/eight-year-old-author-visits-island/): Just a few days after New Year’s Day, young author Gigi Harris donated a signed copy of her book to the San Pedro Library.
- [Paved Streets](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/paved-streets/): Ambergris Today broke out the first rumors a couple weeks ago that the Government of Belize (GOB) gave positive vibes to the letter presented by the Business Community for the improvements of streets and roads on Ambergris Caye.
- [Student Honored by Police](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/student-honored-by-police/): A new program initiated by the Belize Police Department honored 18-year-old San Pedro High School student Earl Sutherland last week Friday for his outstanding participation in academic and community affairs.
- [Pup Slate Of 7 Endorsed](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pup-slate-of-7-endorsed/): The PUP 7 in San Pedro are saying that not only are they Ready, but also Willing and Able.
- [Belizean Brought Back For Eternal Rest. Family Searches for Mother’s Roots](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belizean-brought-back-for-eternal-rest-family-searches-for-mothers-roots/): Born Sheila Audrey Grey-Wilson in Belize, formerly British Honduras, she was the youngest of six children.
- [Taxes, Crime, Garbage & Crocodiles](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/taxes-crime-garbage-crocodiles/): San Pedro Business Association Tackles Issues - The San Pedro Business Association held its February 2008 General Meeting at El Divino Restaurant on Friday, February 22.
- [San Pedro Red Again! Elsa Paz Elected Mayor w/ UDP Town Council](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedro-red-again-elsa-paz-elected-mayor-w-udp-town-council/): One hundred and fifty-eight candidates contested the Belize Municipal Elections this Wednesday, March 1, 2006, with 77,000 voters registered to cast their ballots in the towns and cities around the country, and when the final counts were completed, the United Democratic Party (UDP) emerged victorious, winning a decisive landslide across Belize.
- [Francis Eiley Releases Book of Poetry](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/francis-eiley-releases-book-of-poetry/): “Caged Chronicles” is the name of the book, and what is it all about? It is about selected poems written by Francis “Chino” Eiley from behind prison bars.
- [Abominable Rumor Raul’s Rose Garden to open in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/abominable-rumor-rauls-rose-garden-to-open-in-san-pedro/): This rumor will raise the pressure on all wives, cause goose bumps on all young ladies, annoy the priests, all religious leaders and all the Christian community of San Pedro.
- [Belize’s Tribute to Andy Palacio](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belizes-tribute-to-andy-palacio/): He was the most interviewed Belizean, the most photographed, the most internationally recognized, the most locally loved, and now the most grieved for.
- [Renovations to Sports Arena](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/renovations-to-sports-arena/): Works started last week Monday for the renovation of the San Pedro Sports Arena, which suffered much vandalism to most of the areas in the complex, including the gates, fencing, wall signs, and bathrooms.
- [Dead Fish Pop Up at Hol Chan](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/dead-fish-pop-up-at-hol-chan/): Ambergris Today was the first media to break the story about the dangerous Lionfish and its trek from the United States to the Caribbean back in September of last year.
- [Miss Rainforest International comes back to Belize February 2007](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/miss-rainforest-international-comes-back-to-belize-february-2007/): After having left Belize for four years, the country’s most anticipated pageant-with-a-cause has undergone tremendous changes and now it’s back and better than ever.
- [Lions Select New Queen](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lions-select-new-queen/): The San Pedro Lions Club announced this week their new club queen for 2006.
- [PM Barrow Weds Over Weekend](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pm-barrow-weds-over-weekend/): Prime Minister Dean Barrow and the new Mrs.
- [Eco-Challenge Coming in April](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/eco-challenge-coming-in-april/): Elito Arceo and Hol Chan will be holding their 5th Annual Reef Lagoon Eco Challenge Kayak Race on April 26th and 27th.
- [Season’s First Coldfront has Belizeans shivering](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/seasons-first-coldfront-has-belizeans-shivering/): The weather over Christmas and New Year’s was about as perfect as it gets around here but like all good things it came to an end.
- [Dredging Operations Ceased on Cayes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/dredging-operations-ceased-on-cayes/): Upon receiving several calls from the island, Deputy Prime Minster Gaspar Vega dispatched a team from the Ministry of Environment and Lands on Friday, February 15, to the island to crack down on developers dredging or cutting down mangroves without proper permits.
- [Sweet Basil is Back](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/sweet-basil-is-back/): As you start your journey up north across the bridge, you will be attracted by a bright pink and blue building that definitely stands out amongst its neighborhood.
- [Ambergris Caye First Responders](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ambergris-caye-first-responders/): A new and much needed undertaking has emerged on the island that will prove to be a vital part of the islands rescue and medical services.
- [Boca del Rio Bridge Inaugurated](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boca-del-rio-bridge-inaugurated/): The gap that for years has separated San Pedro Town from North Ambergris was finally linked this past Saturday, February 25, 2006 as the Boca del Rio Bridge was inaugurated.
- [New Mangrove Habitat Project in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-mangrove-habitat-project-in-belize/): Local Developer, Sugar Caye Development, read the news account of San Pedro Junior College student Sherri Ann Pou and her class project where the group embarked on a mangrove restoration pilot project intended to increase awareness for the importance of mangrove ecosystems on our environment.
- [$600,000 for Hon. Heredia to give to the poor](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/600000-for-hon-heredia-to-give-to-the-poor/): The lines at the office of Hon.
- [Celi McCorkle Bestowed with Queen’s Honor](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/celi-mccorkle-bestowed-with-queens-honor/): San Pedro’s very own Ms. Celi Nuñez McCorkle has been bestowed with Her Majesty the Queen’s Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE).
- [PUP Candidates Address Chamber of Commerce](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/pup-candidates-address-chamber-of-commerce/): Last Thursday, the Ambergris Caye Chamber of Commerce (ACCC) welcomed four PUP candidates who are running for the upcoming municipal elections, including Mr.
- [Grand UDP Rally](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/grand-udp-rally/): In a well attended event at Central Park, the UDP convention seemed very upbeat with the general message that a lot of progress has come to San Pedro under its tenure and that it is our duty to keep this progress alive and going.
- [Celebrity Soccer Player Honeymoons in San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/celebrity-soccer-player-honeymoons-in-san-pedro/): It seems like a variety of celebrities are discovering Belize, from singers to actors and athletes. This past week the Toronto F.C.
- [School Children Get Free Dental Checkup](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/school-children-get-free-dental-checkup/): More than one hundred San Pedro children were given the wonderful opportunity to have a healthier smile this past week during a free dental hygiene clinic conducted by a team of dentists, dental hygienists, and assistants at the San Pedro Polyclinic II.
- [Light Bill to go Down by 15%](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/light-bill-to-go-down-by-15/): On January 9, the Public Utilities Commission had ordered a decrease in electricity rates that worked out to about a 12% reduction in the average light bill.
- [Preschoolers Have Fun on Sports Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/preschoolers-have-fun-on-sports-day/): Preschools from around the island got together to celebrate Sports Day as part of Child Stimulation Month.
- [Find Peace! @ Asian Garden Day Spa](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/find-peace-asian-garden-day-spa/): New to the island is the Asian Garden Day Spa, a family operated business with friendly faces.
- [Tribute to Soccer Veteran Players](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/tribute-to-soccer-veteran-players/): Prior to the final games of the 11-a-side competition, the San Pedro Sports Council paid tribute to a special group of people who has definitely left their mark in the world of sports in San Pedro.
- [Tragedy Mars Tsunami Skydiving Event](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/tragedy-mars-tsunami-skydiving-event/): It was a beautiful, clear day early last Thursday afternoon when Chad Zielinski joined fifteen other Tsunami skydivers aboard the DeHavilland Twin Otter aircraft for the ride that took them up to 13,000 feet in the azure skies above San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.
- [Gold For San Pedro High](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/gold-for-san-pedro-high/): On Thursday night last San Pedro High was shining like the stars at the Bliss Institute for the Creative Arts.
- [Police Reports](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/police-reports/): Raul Lara, 44 year old Belizean taxi man of San Pedrito Area, reported that on Sunday, January 13, around 6:00 p.m.
- [Carnaval 2010!  Vicky Balam – crowned Miss Carnaval 2010-2011](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/carnaval-2010-vicky-balam-crowned-miss-carnaval-2010-2011/): Miss Vicky Balam was officially crowned Miss Carnaval 2010 at the Carnaval Fair that was held on Saturday, February 13, 2010 at Central Park to kick of this year’s Carnaval celebrations.
- [Healing Hands Massage Center](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/healing-hands-massage-center/): After hearing several good remarks of massage therapist, Cecy Lara, we decided to experience on our own Cecy’s Healing Hands.
- [Protecting the Bird Cayes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/protecting-the-bird-cayes/): The prosperity of Ambergris Caye, the value of real estate and other investments on Ambergris Caye, and the tax revenues generated by Ambergris Caye depend ultimately on the island’s ability to attract visitors.
- [Youth Cadets Clean Up San Pedrito Area](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/youth-cadets-clean-up-san-pedrito-area/): The San Pedro Police Youth Cadet Corps held a work-a-ton this past Saturday, January 14, 2006, in which they cleaned up the streets and surroundings at the San Pedrito Area.
- [Don’t Take the Flu Lightly](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/dont-take-the-flu-lightly/): Preparedness for Pandemic Influenza - With the constant change of weather many people have been getting sick with the flu, so Ambergris Today decided to contact Dr.
- [Beach Street Blocked Off](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/beach-street-blocked-off/): The San Pedro Town Council once again blocked off the street that gives access to the beach just south of town, but the other access streets are still allowing large vehicles to enter the beach area.
- [Onion Crisis in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/onion-crisis-in-belize/): Ambergris Today went on a search around town on Wednesday, January 3, looking for onions.
- [South Beach Development in Hot Spot](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/south-beach-development-in-hot-spot/): Every individual’s position on this depends on what side of the table you are eating from, if you have employment or investments you are eating on South Beach side of the table but if you care about the environment and sustainable tourism development for the island you are eating on the other side of the table.
- [Boat Engine Thief Caught Red Handed](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boat-engine-thief-caught-red-handed/): Lloyd Andrew Usher, 48 year-old, Belizean Tour Guide and Boat Captain residing at Caye Casa unit #4, Boca Del Rio Area reported to Police that on Tuesday, January 6, at about 3:30a.m.
- [Bats for Belize Delivers Supplies](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/bats-for-belize-delivers-supplies/): Ambergris Today Newspaper published an article titled Bats for Belize on Thursday, November 8, 2007, Vol. 9 No.
- [Flying on the Wings of Conservation EcoFlight Tours Bacalar Chico Nature Preserve](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/flying-on-the-wings-of-conservation-ecoflight-tours-bacalar-chico-nature-preserve/): High above the blue-green waters of northern Ambergris Caye, Ecoflight’s chief pilot Bruce Gordon banked the turbo-prop airplane to show his passengers the lush tropical terrain encompassing the Bacalar Chico Nature Preserve.
- [Tsunami Skydivers Back 4th Boogie in Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/tsunami-skydivers-back-4th-boogie-in-belize/): Rich Grimm is back with over 110 skydivers this year in his fourth annual Boogie In Belize.
- [Carnival Spirit 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/carnival-spirit-2006/): Carnival 2006 got off to a rocky start as painting was at its minimal and only one comparsa did its rounds around town on Sunday, February 26, 2006.
- [Gerry Jumps over Ambergris Caye](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/gerry-jumps-over-ambergris-caye/): Rich Grimm of Tsunami Skydiving, Ltd.
- [Rainforest Rum Cakes A Taste of the Tropics](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/rainforest-rum-cakes-a-taste-of-the-tropics/): Pastries! Everybody has a sweet tooth for pastries - chocolate cake, caramel cake, you name it; we always find something sweet to eat.
- [BTB Commemorates Tourism Awareness Week](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/btb-commemorates-tourism-awareness-week/): This Monday marked the official commencement of Tourism Awareness Week 2006, which will be celebrated nationwide through Sunday, January 22.
- [Boat Parade Donates to Two Causes](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boat-parade-donates-to-two-causes/): On Tuesday, January 27, 2009 the San Pedro Boat Parade Committee handed out donations to two island organizations.
- [Buena Vista Restaurant A ‘Dine’amic Experience](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/buena-vista-restaurant-a-dineamic-experience/): If you are looking to have a ‘Dine’amic dining experience, well worry no more. Try out Buena Vista Restaurant at Captain Morgan’s Retreat.
- [Report of San Pedro Town Council Public Meeting for Fiscal Year 2005 - 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/report-of-san-pedro-town-council-public-meeting-for-fiscal-year-2005-2006/): The San Pedro Town Council presented its final report of their 3-year term last Monday, January 30, at the Lions Den, in which were present Mayoress Elsa Paz, Area Representative Hon.
- [Preparing for Elections 2009](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/preparing-for-elections-2009/): On Friday, February 13, 2009, Chief Elections Officer Mrs.
- [Belize Feels Shocks of Earthquake in Mexico](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-feels-shocks-of-earthquake-in-mexico/): A powerful earthquake hit southeastern Mexico on Tuesday, February 12, 2008.
- [Tsunami Skydivers are Back! Ambergis Today's Melody Marlow Takes the Big Leap](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/tsunami-skydivers-are-back-ambergis-todays-melody-marlow-takes-the-big-leap/): From 13,000 feet above San Pedro, Rich Grimm and the Tsunami skydivers exited the Twin Otter aircraft and dove into the wild, blue yonder, plummeting down at about 125 M.P.H., the amazing view of the Caribbean Sea and Ambergris Caye rushing up at them.
- [SpaFinder In Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/spafinder-in-belize/): Luxury Spafinder Magazine featured Belize in a 10-page spread on its January-February 2008 issue in what they called “The Insider’s Guide, Belize” where it compared the top four Spa Resorts in the country.
- [Belizean Sings on American Idol](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belizean-sings-on-american-idol/): If you have been watching, or hearing about, the current episode of American Idol this past week you would probably know that 12 women and 12 men have made it into the finals.
- [Closed Streets Causing Inconveniences](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/closed-streets-causing-inconveniences/): Why is it that the contractor responsible for completing the side parallel streets in town decided to close down three streets at the same time and create such havoc on the already traffic congested streets of San Pedro Town?
- [Another Record Year for Belize’s Tourism Industry](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/another-record-year-for-belizes-tourism-industry/): The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) held its 8th Annual Industry Presentation this past Wedneday morning, February 22, at the Princess Hotel and Casino, attended by many stakeholders from around the country.
- [DNA Launches '2nd Chapter'](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/dna-launches-2nd-chapter/): DNA officially launched its “Second Chapter” album this Thursday at the Reef Radio studios, pumping up the catchy dancehall/reggaeton sounds of their lead single “You are the One” through the airwaves and to the many listeners throughout the day.
- [Costa Maya Announces Festival Dates](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/costa-maya-announces-festival-dates/): Set your calender dates to August 3, 4, 5 & 6 because those are the confirmed dates for the San Pedro International Costa Maya Festival 2006.
- [Park For Sale?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/park-for-sale/): The one and only piece of land in San Pablo reserved for a park now has a “For Sale” sign raising eyebrows all over San Pedro, especially residents of that area who were hoping for a nice park in the near future.
- [Third Well Hits Oil at Spanish Lookout](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/third-well-hits-oil-at-spanish-lookout/): The good news is that another well has hit oil in Belize; the bad news is that gasoline prices keep going up in the country.
- [Crimes Investigation Training Course](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/crimes-investigation-training-course/): Crime in Belize is a serious issue and what better way to address this situation than having well trained Police Officers and Criminal Investigation Officers so that they can properly handle these situations and to properly carry out investigations.
- [Water Pumps Go Down on Weekend](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/water-pumps-go-down-on-weekend/): Belize Water Services Limited’s (B.W.S.L.)
- [Governor General’s Arts Program](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/governor-generals-arts-program/): The San Pedro chapter of the Governor General’s Music and Arts in School Program is embarking on a wonderful educational program which will offer children and teenagers the opportunity to get involved in a productive program and keep them away from mischief and off the streets.
- [Belize Passes Landmark Catch and Release Fishing Legislation](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/belize-passes-landmark-catch-and-release-fishing-legislation/): - Press Release, Belize City, Belize - February 12, 2009 - It's official, on January 19, 2009 Belize lawmakers unanimously passed one of the most comprehensive catch and release fishing legislations in the world.
- [San Pedro Food Festival 2009 Dates Announced](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/san-pedro-food-festival-2009-dates-announced/): The 2nd Annual Savor San Pedro Food Festival Block Party has been scheduled for Saturday, January 24th 2009.
- [Artistic Skin Designs Belize Ltd.](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/artistic-skin-designs-belize-ltd/): New to the island is Artistic Skin Designs Belize Ltd, a professional tattoo shop that boasts over 20 years of experience in the body art business.
- [Reef Killer Already In Belize](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/reef-killer-already-in-belize/): The invasion of predatory lionfish in the Caribbean region poses yet another major threat to coral reef ecosystems -- a new study has found that within a short period after the entry of lionfish into an area, the survival of other reef fishes is slashed by about 80 percent.
- [US Travel Advisory Updated](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/us-travel-advisory-updated/): The Ministries of Tourism, Home Affairs, and Foreign Affairs, in conjunction with the Belize Tourism Board, the Belize Tourism Industry Association, the Belize Police Department, and the Belize Defense Force are pleased to advise that after several weeks of discussions and negotiation with officials of the US Embassy, the US Travel Advisory was updated today, January 4th, 2007.
- [Historic Credit Union Lot Rumors of Property Sale?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/historic-credit-union-lot-rumors-of-property-sale/): Speculations abounded last week in San Pedro regarding the prime lot located on Barrier Reef Drive, which presently houses the offices of the San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) and is familiarly known on the island as the old credit union lot.
- [Party Supporters Parade on Nomination Day](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/party-supporters-parade-on-nomination-day/): The following is the list of official nominators for the Standard Bearer for Belize Rural South.
- [Million Dollar Donation for Clinic](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/million-dollar-donation-for-clinic/): Part of the agreement negotiated by Past President Milo Paz for the San Pedro Lions Poly Clinic II was to solicit and look for donations for the clinic.
- [Delsie Graniel Crowned Lions Queen 2006](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/delsie-graniel-crowned-lions-queen-2006/): The San Pedro Lions Club officially crowned Miss Delsie Graniel as their new club queen for 2006 this past Saturday, April 1.
- [Smile Center Keeps Smiles Pretty](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/smile-center-keeps-smiles-pretty/): This past week at the smile center two Dentist, Dr. Wald Lindille and Dr.
- [Seahawks’ Season Ends](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/seahawks-season-ends/): The San Pedro Seahawks ended their quest for the RFG Tournament Cup championship last Sunday at Ambergris Stadium when they failed to score goals against Boca FC during their semi-final meeting, which ended in a scoreless draw.
- [Jill Holly Fundraisers](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/jill-holly-fundraisers/): Holy Cross Anglican School gratefully thanks Rendezvous Restaurant and Wet Willy's for hosting two very successful benefits last week.
- [Remaining Town Dirt Streets Get Upgraded](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/remaining-town-dirt-streets-get-upgraded/): Ambergris Today contacted Mayor Elsa Paz to get an update on the street rehabilitation project and we were informed that about three weeks ago the last payment was made to Mr.
- [Murder/Suicide at North Ambergris?](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/murder-suicide-at-north-ambergris/): There are no witnesses to the drama that took place around noon last Thursday near the Tres Cocos area in North Ambergris Caye, but after the gunshots went off, a Honduran national died and an American man was left in critical condition, fighting for his life at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH).
- [Boogie in Belize V Tsunami Skydivers are Back for More!](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/boogie-in-belize-v-tsunami-skydivers-are-back-for-more/): The view of Ambergris Caye at 13,000 feet is probably one of the most spectacular sights one can experience, but plummeting down at 30 feet per second is not on the To-Do list of any of us at Ambergris Today.
- [HOT MAMA’s Enters US Market](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/hot-mamas-enters-us-market/): Belizean producers have met yet another milestone thanks to Mrs. Wilana Oldham and her food processing company HOT MAMA’s.
- [Central Park Torn Down! Island Residents Express Outrage](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/central-park-torn-down-island-residents-express-outrage/): Last week Thursday, residents of San Pedro woke up to what they have expressed to be a horrific site - the demolition of Central Park.
- [Lee-La Vernon Entertains R.C. School Children](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/lee-la-vernon-entertains-r-c-school-children/): Lee-La Vernon, the famous Belizean singer/dancer who embodies the very essence of Creole culture, performed her captivating Brukdong and Sambai dances as well as her original songs last Friday at the San Pedro R.C.
- [William Doug Campbell Charged with Murder](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/william-doug-campbell-charged-with-murder/): Sixty-six year old American national William “Doug” Campbell was arrested and charged with the crime of Murder and Possession of Unlicensed Firearm and Ammunition this Monday, February 20, by the San Pedro Police and will have to appear at the Supreme Court in Belize City to face the charge brought against his person.
- [Police Monitors Security Guards](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/police-monitors-security-guards/): On Tuesday, February 26, Inspector Andrew Ramirez, Staff Officer for Deputy Commissioner of Police was on the island to check out security guards and companies to make sure that every security guard is licensed and that the laws are being followed by the company.
- [First Aid Training](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/first-aid-training/): Bandage International, a Canada-based non-profit organization was on the island this past week providing medical education and training to key personnel and island residents through the Belize Red Cross.
- [Paisano Leaves San Pedro](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/paisano-leaves-san-pedro/): San Pedro mourns the loss of Paisano, Smiro Habib Hajara. He was found dead on a pier where he often spent the night on Saturday, December 31, 2005.
- [New Rules for BTB Guides/Operators](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-rules-for-btb-guides-operators/): Policies are now laws - In the wake of several disturbing incidents involving tourists visiting Belize, last week the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) officially notified tour guides and operators around the country that they are now working under new rules.
- [Placencia’s Robert’s Grove Wins Hotel of the Year](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/placencias-roberts-grove-wins-hotel-of-the-year/): BTB Honors Key Tourism Pioneers at its Eight Annual Tourism Awards Ceremony - On Friday evening, January 25th, some 350 industry stakeholders, distinguished guests and tourism friends gathered to honor recipients of the 8th Annual National Tourism Awards, held at the Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel.
- [New Year’s baby](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/new-years-baby/): Ambergris Today is pleased to announce the arrival of San Pedro’s first baby of the New Year 2007.
- [Triple Murder Drug Trafficking Drives Crime on Island](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/triple-murder-drug-trafficking-drives-crime-on-island/): This past week San Pedro Police had its hand full investigating several cases on the island.
- [Groundbreaking Ceremony for Caye Caulker Water Distribution System](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/groundbreaking-ceremony-for-caye-caulker-water-distribution-system/): On Friday, February 1, the Prime Minister of Belize, Hon.
- [Ilan Nuñez Showcases Dance Company](https://ambergristoday.com/news/2010/10/05/ilan-nunez-showcases-dance-company/): Sixteen yea