Island Life

Here are some cool pictures taken by our very own Gerry Badillo during one of his fishing outings, taken with his iPhone!

Celebrating 25th Anniversary of Township

San Pedro Town Celebrates its 25th Anniversary of Township with a parade through downtown. Most floats depicted the small village life that San Pedro once had. November 27, 2009

The San Pedro Town Council handed out special awards to key and influential residents
Nurse Natalie Palen here with Hon. Manuel Heredia and Mayor Paz

Angel Nuñez receives award

Mayor Paz revealed the new flag for San Pedro Town

Entertainment was provided by the San Pedro Dance Company

The evening ended with a grand fireworks display

Lobster Season Opened Today!

Lobster Season officially opened today with fishermen heading out as early as possible to catch the most lobster on the first day. But the rainy day definitely posed a problem for the fishermen, making the waters murky and decreasing visibility, and making the lobsters run away for shelter. We checked at the fishing co-operative and the official count was very low – only about 150lbs was recorded at the end of the day. At only $16 per pound for lobster tails at the co-operative, fishermen are looking elsewhere to get top dollar for the prized lobster tails. Some resorts are shelling out about $25 per pound of lobster tail.

San Pedro High School Graduation 2009

Fifty six graduates walked down the aisle to receive their diplomas at last night’s San Pedro High School Graduation ceremony. The Rafael Angel Nuñez Auditorium was packed to capacity with family, friend and invited guests for the event. Invited guest speaker was Mr. Jose ‘Elito’ Arceo. (More on this week’s Ambergris Today, out on Thursday)

Senior's Candlelight ceremony

Guest Speaker Elito Arceo

2009 Valedictorian Elvin Geovany Melgar

Fire Averted

The San Pedro Fire Department was quick to respond to an early morning fire alarm, today Monday, June 15, after residents by Island Supermarket called in about a fire in that neighborhood. The firefighters worked hastily to put out a burning pot in one of the apartment's kitchen stove. The unattended pot of beans had caught on fire but was quickly extinguished before a large fire broke out. The call made to the fire department came from Belize City's 911 service. The fire chief reminds residents to keep the San Pedro Fire Department's phone number handy, as the response to a fire alarm is much faster with a direct call to the local fire department. FIRE call: 226-2372.

Art Exhibit & Raffle by Belizean Melody

Melody's painting to be raffled

Don't forget that Melody will be holding an art exhibit at Red Ginger Restaurant located at the Phoenix Resort on Sunday, June 14 from 4pm to 6pm. Her art exhibit will take place along with a wine tasting event. Melody will have her paintings for sale, including smaller prints, and she will also be raffling one of her painting. Proceeds of the raffle will go towards assistance for Mrs. Lydia Guerrero medical expenses. See you at the Art Exhibit/Wine Tasting event at Red Ginger. Oh, and don't forget to wish Melody a Happy Birthday.

Breast Cancer Awareness Walk

Train Station Fitness Club is spearheading a fundraiser for Mrs. Lydia Guerrero with a Breast Cancer Awareness 10-Mile Walk that will take place on July 5, 2009. A minimum registration fee of $50.00 is required to participate in the Walk which will provide you with a T-shirt. All proceeds will go for Mrs. Lydia Guerrero’s medical services, supplies and/or treatment. You can pick up a registration form at the Train Station Fitness Club or click on the form below to print, fill out and submit it with your registration fee. Thanks For Your Support!

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