Community and Society
New law will regulate Mexican and Guatemalan buses entering Belize
The Belize Bus Association (BBA) has been up in arms trying to protect their routes within the country from foreign competition, allegedly Mexican and Guatemalan bus companies are transporting local passengers within Belize.
Community and Society
Caye Caulker Village to get new Craft Market
A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Caye Caulker Village to officially mark the start of construction of their new Craft Market on Wednesday, September 4th. Present at the ceremony was Area Representative and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr., Caye Caulker Chairperson Seleny Pott, representative of Caye Caulker Artisans Danira Enriquez, Director of Cruise and Destination Planning Noriko Gamero and other guests/artisan of the village.
Community and Society
Another delay in the ground-breaking for new schools on Ambergris Caye
Another school year has begun, and the ground-breaking ceremony for the schools planned for north of San Pedro Town has once again been delayed. It is now tentatively set to take place after the September celebrations. The ground-breaking had previously been scheduled for August, but that never happened.
Community and Society
Blu Zen presents second phase of beachfront development in Caye Caulker
Tucked away on the northern side of Caye Caulker and facing the Belize Barrier Reef is the newly introduced real estate project named Blu Zen, which has completed the first of its three phases. On Friday, August 30th, a group of guests visited the beachfront development.
Community and Society
Flag Raising kicks-off September celebrations in San Pedro Town
San Pedro Town welcomed the patriotic month of September by paying tribute to Belize with the annual flag-raising ceremony. Held on Sunday, September 1st at 6AM outside The San Pedro Town Council, the event saw the presence of many Belizeans, local authorities and a troop of cadets, who proudly sang the Belizean National Anthem while the flag was hoisted.
Business & Economy
William Narod is new president of the Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye
The Rotary Club of Ambergris Caye as a new Board of Directors as of September 1, 2019, including a new president, William Narod.
Beauty
What’s New: Jordana’s has mastered the Art of Touch
Located at the lovely Diamond Lodge Boutique Bed and Breakfast in San Pedro just south of town on Seagrape Drive, Jordana’s Art of Touch Spa is a sanctuary for those in need of the best pampering around.
Community and Society
2019 September Celebration activities announced!
With the month of September well on its way, the 2019 National Celebration Calendar has been released along with this year’s September celebration theme: “From Maya Grandeur to Modern Glory, Together let’s Shape the Belizean Story”. The calendar of events lists the Queen of the Bay Pageant, Carnival King and Queen Competition, and the anticipated Carnival Road March and the other various activities taking place at the different municipalities across the country.