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The San Pedro Sun

DJ Smallz participates in national DJ competition
After conquering the district preliminaries of the Belikin Belize DJ competition in San Pedro Town on March 11th, DJ Smallz went to Belize City where he proudly represented the island at the National DJ Tournament. Held on Friday, March 23rd at the Ramada Belize City Princess Hotel, the event saw eight DJs from across Belize competing for the grand prize. Smallz may not have won the grand title, but, he is happy for the experience and the opportunity to represent his hometown island. In the championship round, the audience was the judge. Each participant was challenged to briefly play one song that would captivate the crowd and make them dance away. DJ Downa was good with his mixing, but DJ Kad drew louder cheers from the crowd, eventually turning up the house and winning the top prize.

Disputed San Pedro Municipal Elections Trial Begins in Supreme Court
The first court hearing on the controversial results of the 2018 San Pedro Town Municipal Elections took place on Wednesday, March 28th at the Supreme Court in Belize City. No members of the recently elected United Democratic Party (UDP) Pedro Town Council or the People’s United Party (PUP) candidates present. No arguments were heard and different attorneys on the case were only advised on what other documents they need to submit. The case has been adjourned for the 14th and 15th of May.

U.S. Embassy Recognizes Outstanding Belizean Women
U.S. Embassy Belmopan recognized Staff Officer Rhea Rogers as the U.S. Department of State International Woman of Courage award nominee for Belize and Ms. Anna Silva as the Embassy’s Woman of the Year 2018. Both awards were presented at the 13th Annual Outstanding Women’s Awards Ceremony hosted by the Office of the Special Envoy for Women and Children and the Women’s Department yesterday, March 28, 2018 at the Belize Western Plus Belize Biltmore Plaza Hotel.

Considered the greatest single threat to the Caribbean, Sargassum is blamed for dead fish on Ambergris Caye
The influx of Sargassum seaweed has been accumulating along the coast of Ambergris Caye and nearby islands for the past several weeks. The thick accumulation of these sea plants on the coastline is apparently causing detrimental effects on certain fish species as residents have reported dead fish along the shores. The Hol Chan Marine Reserve was made aware of dead fish and considered that the excess of Sargassum in certain areas of the island might be the cause of their death. According to Hol Chan’s Manager Miguel Alamilla, last year they recorded a number of dead fish due to a large amount of Sargassum accumulating on the shores of the island. He also explained why fish near the shore end up dying.

Misc Belizean Sources

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Tag Teaming Caye Caulker
Chef Myron and Ainsley, Saturday and Sunday.

Wayo's Opens in new Location
Saturday is the beginning of something great when we open Wayo's over the water in our new home. It's not a grand opening or a soft opening it's simply an opening so come by and say hello!

SARTENEJA EASTER REGATTA
Let your travelling feet take you to our beautiful and scenic Sarteneja Village this Easter April 1st 2018. It will be a day for all the family to build wonderful memories and have lots of fun.

THE YUCATEC MAYA CULT OF THE TALKING CROSS AND THE CASTE WAR
During the nineteenth century the subject Maya population of the Yucatan revolted against the Hispanic overlords who kept them in servitude. The conflict, known as the Caste War of the Yucatan in 1847 . Soon the Maya had nearly succeeded in driving the Hispanics out of the peninsula, driving them back to one final refuge, the city of Merida in the north of the peninsula. However, the Maya abandoned their seige of the city when the season for planting corn came. That allowed the Hispanics to bring in new troops. The Hispanics with the new force push back the Maya deeper to the Jungle . When the Maya was losing the war a miracle happen .

Labour of Love!
Good Friday in Benque!

Water Shortages During Peak Easter Brea
Belize Water Services informs customers in San Pedro that there will be intermittent interruptions in the water supply tomorrow, Saturday, March 31, 2018, starting at 1:00pm. The entire San Pedro Water Distribution System will be affected. These intermittent interruptions are the results of ongoing works at the Pumping Station. Customers may experience low water pressure and/or discoloration when water is restored. Residents of these areas in San Pedro are advised that water supply should return to normal by 5:00pm. If they experience water supply problems after that time, they should immediately call BWS' hotline at 0-800-CALL-BWS (0-800-225-5297) to report it. BWS apologizes for any inconvenience these intermittent interruptions will cause to our customers in San Pedro.

The Reporter

Missing man found dead
A man who went missing in Teakettle village on Wednesday was found dead on Good Friday morning. Dristen Reyes, 21, was last seen in the village around 1:00 Wednesday afternoon. His decomposed body was found during a search in the village about 500 yards off […]

Construction worker stabbed to death
A construction worker of the Collet division in Belize City was stabbed to death on Holy Thursday night. Police say that they were summoned to the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital shortly after 10:00 p.m., and saw Manuel Canalez, 40, a construction worker of Antelope Street […]

Breaking Belize NewsPJ

Guatemalan murder suspect may be heading to Belize

Guatemalan authorities believe that a man wanted for murder in Peten may be heading to Belize. […]

Body of Teakettle man found
Yesterday, the family of Dristen Reyes, 21, a Teakettle villager reported to police that he was […]

Belize city man stabbed to death
Earlier BBN reported on a stabbing incident on Antelope street extension in Belize city last night. Police have […]

Belize to host 90th cross country race
Tomorrow Belize will host its 90th annual Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic. The race, […]

Man stabbed on Antelope extension
A man was reportedly stabbed on Antelope street extension in Belize city sometime after 11:00 last […]

Orange Walk police investigating Otro Benque road accident
Last night around 9:40, Orange Walk Police responded to a report of a road traffic […]

Blogs

Easter In Belize – What To Do And Where To Go!
In this blog, we bring you the 5 standout activities everyone must have on their itinerary this weekend! 1. Religious festivities in Benque Viejo Del Carmen. 2. Cross-country bicycle race. 3. Burrell Boom Horse race. 4. Beach Parties on the islands (and Placencia). 5. Restaurant Hop for local delights.

International Sourcesizz

Kenyon students electrifying presence in Belize
Kenyon College students and faculty used their Spring Break holidays to give back in a global way. Visiting professor of Mathematics, James Skon, led an international service trip to Belize, where students and staff installed solar panels in local schools. The idea for this trip was born out of Skon’s annual trips to the country. Skon has been traveling to Belize for 30 years, at first providing laptops for computer labs for schools, then wireless technology for local schools and now solar power.

Videos

  • Sawdust masterpiece from San Pedro, 1/2min.

  • Belize Catamaran Tour, 1.5min. Our tour of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve in Belize.

  • Sawdust carpets in Benque, 6min. We have been blessed to have the commitment, passion and love of our Volunteer team that have been working on their masterpieces from 11:00 p.m. till now, this is the Spirit of the Team!

  • British forces in Belize – A military partnership in Central America, 7min. After the closure of the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize, the UK reopened its installations in Belize and is increasing its training exercises in the Central American country. Belize and the UK enjoy a close relationship that has its roots in the British colonisation of the Caribbean and nearby regions. Formally known as British Honduras, the territory located on the east coast of Central America became a source of increasing British interest in the eighteenth century opening the...

  • Arriving in San Ignacio, Belize during Semana Santa, 4min. I arrive to my last stop in Belize, San Ignacio during Semana Santa. This is the most important holiday of the year and it is traditional to travel during long weekends. Some towns can be very hard to find accommodation or anything open. I planned to be in San Ignacio because it is touristic, has more hotels and there is lots to do. I'm also planning how to get to Tikal in Guatemala and then Palenque Mayan Ruin sites in Mexico.

  • vacaciones en familia en Belize, 13min.

  • Plongées Belize et Xcalak Fevrier 2018, 13min. Vacances Mexique fevrier 2018 avec des amis ?