Miriam's Magical first trip to Belize by Miriam Neuman Okay,  here it is: In late November, I decided that it was high time I visited my good friend Henry in San Pedro, Belize.  He had been there for 6 years and I still hadn't managed to find the money or time to fly down from the freezer that they affectionately call Winterpeg (Winnipeg, Canada).  I picked a great time to go because this would prove to be ...

Expat Living is a new feature that will inspire those of you who are planning a move to Belize. Venturing into unknown territory is half the fun but  helps to have a good map and a realistic sense of direction in all areas :) A great way to prepare yourself for moving to Belize is by reading personal interviews and advice from expats living and working in Belize. Some of us could not move here fast enough a ...

Parents are always looking for options for their children and we have a new educational opportunity for the 2013-2014 school year. Multiple parents have been requesting a program that will allow their child to have an education comparable to the United States. Cheryl Bowen, Tina Hayden and Tammy Peterson took on the challenge of finding such a program. As a result, a satellite classroom of TEXAS TECH UNIVER ...

Most you have already heard the  buzz by now but in case you haven't.... Ambergris Caye was named Top Island in the Travelers Choice Awards 2013. It's no surprise why Ambergris Caye rose to the top on the world's 10 best Islands list on Trip Advisor. By far the most developed of the Cayes, Ambergris is still pretty laid-back with it's friendly people, cobblestone streets, golf carts and beach-side bars. The ...

Easter is a BIG holiday in Belize and everyone is making their Easter weekend plans. Many people from the mainland go coastal and come to Ambergris Caye for some beach time, traditionally on Easter weekend, beaches are people watching paradise, resorts are packed and golf cart rentals sold out.  A few people told me yesterday they are stocking up and will be avoiding the crowds in town. I am still undecided ...

SP Lions Plan Second  Annual Pancake Brunch with the Easter Bunny With last years' Pancake Brunch with the Easter Bunny a hopping success, the San Pedro Lions Club is excited to announce their second annual Pancake Brunch with the Easter Bunny on Saturday, March 30th at the Lions Den. The holiday event will run from 9:30AM until 12:30PM. Guests will enjoy a delicious pancake meal with sausage, fruit, fun pa ...

Last Tuesday was a good reminder for me that not everyone is good at everything and if you want to get good at something it can sometimes take a lot of practice. Evelyn made chest compressions look so easy, but for those us who were practicing we soon got a taste of just how exerting they can be. I have to say I am happy that there were 26 people getting trained in the room that were better at doing chest c ...

How Maddie got her first passport by Jake aka John Brandon So, here are the gory details: John, Lori, Lisa and Madison (age 13 months) show up at Bradley International Airport February 28 at 4:00 a.m. for a 6:00 flight to Miami on American Airlines, connecting to Belize City. At the counter, Lori notices the AA representative was very nervous after asking me for the identification for our daughter.  After m ...

Was up at 5:00am getting ready for the first aid course today. Between packing my kit,  answering emails, sending out lat minute updates, doing laundry, blogging and texting Leisa my  hands were full. I will be so glad to come home and fall into a nice clean bed later on, likely after a a celebration drink on the way home. It is going to be a great day. I am super excited about the sponsorship part of the B ...

If you like live music and you enjoy the sound of island drums. you will love Tanya and Zac. Recent changes at Crazy Canucks beach bar have them playing there again this Monday evening, March 18th and if they are well received it may become a regular gig. Please come out and support them so we can have a place in town for our friends to hear the only Steel Drum music on Ambergris Caye :) Tanya and Zac have ...

It has been a busy past couple of days. My here there and everywhere started Friday morning at 7:00am morning show with Eiden Salazar and Anthony Anderson to announce our new San Pedro Branch board and promote the Red Cross Belize Medical  Safety program. Afterward I was collecting money for Tuesdays certified first aid course and taking pictures for Jessie from BRC. She emailed me and said that she needed ...

Congratulations goes out to Toledo, Stan Creek, Corozal and Orange Walk all have newly elected Branch Boards and San Pedro is looking forward to holding our upcoming election and becoming a vibrant active branch and a  leader of the Belize Red Cross Medical Safety Program. Yesterday Red Cross Director General Lily Bowman  came out to oversee the Elections of the San Pedro Branch Board and guide us through t ...