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The Placencia Breeze
A Publication of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association
www.placencia.com or www.placenciabreeze.com March 2010
School Project Continues!
By Elysia Dial
In February Wild Orchid Properties, seeing the need for the
completion of the St. John’s Memorial School expansion project,
generously donated $50,000 and that along with the Placencia
Land Reclamation Project’s donation of $25,000 helped to get the
figurative “ball rolling” again. When the project came to a halt
initially the stairways to the second level had been completed and
the exterior walls were up. The project still had a long way to go.
With Wild Orchid’s help work quickly resumed. Richard “Charo”
Westby, organized the crew that is doing the work on the school
and has been on site most days making sure the project is moving
along on schedule. Conduits have been installed throughout the
upper level, the center wall has been put up, and beams for the
roof have been cast. Wayne Williams, the government engineer
working on the reservoir at the Seine Bight Water Tower, loaned
the plywood, form boards and bush sticks from his project to the
school and Jenny Wesby and the crew from MNM Hardware here
in Placencia helped to transport the materials from Seine Bight to
the school. The form boards are being put in and by the end March
the roof should be completed.
Another phase of the expansion project was the moving of the
school’s library to a new spot on the school grounds. Deb Vernon,
Stephanie Wandke, Alyson Pohlman, Bonnie Titone, Billie Jo
Johnson, and Megan Phares came out to pack up all the books that
were in the library and the children of Standard V & VI moved
the boxes. Cassie Dial kindly lent her truck to move all the boxes
to the downstairs of Kristine Small’s house, which helped to speed
up the process. Red Moon Development came in, hoisted up the
library and then using their tractor the work crew maneuvered
the library to its new location which is in front of the principal’s
house. Not only did they move it, they raised it high enough to
have a downstairs put underneath it and extended the stairs to
accommodate the new height. Volunteers have started
reorganizing the library and library sessions should resume after
the Easter holiday break.
And because things really seem to be on a roll there is yet another
What’s Inside
Rotary Club of Placencia………………………………...…..…….………..…….pg 2
What’s Happening In Town?!………………….……………..…………………...pg 3
Dates You Need To Know!…….……….……………………………..…..….…...pg 4
Student of The Month………………………………………...…………………...…...pg 4
Heritage Tourism Training For Trainers………………..……….………………...pg 5
Children’s Artwork Calendar 2010…..……………………….…………………...pg 5
BETEX 2010……………………………..……………………………………….pg 7
The Garifuna Collective…………………………………………………………..pg 8
BTB Launches new Belize Specialist Program……….......……………………..pg 10
Whale Shark……………………………………………………………………...pg 10
Spotlight on Ranguana Lodge…………………………………………………...pg 13
The Best Antique is an old Friend…………………………………………...…..pg 14
Placencia BTIA Members…….. ….……………..…..…...……..........……pg 15 & 18
Placencia Village Map……………………………………………………..pg 16 & 17
Placencia Sanitation Company Re-Assessed Garbage Rates….………..………..pg 19
North Valley Magazine visit Belize….……..….…………………….…………..pg 19
Make like a Bike & Tone your Mid Section……………………………………..pg 20
Spotlight on Seahorse Dive Shop……..…….……...…………………………….pg 20
Your Belizean Breakfast………...…………………...……….…….……………pg 21
Combating Climate change with Blue Carbon sink…….…………………...…..pg 22
Chinese “ Belize Guide & Map” Travel Guide Launched in Taiwan………..…..pg 23
Frequently asked Questions on S.I. No 115 of 2009……………………………..pg25
Your child Caffeine intake: How much is too much?............................................pg 26
Blogger Travel Writer & Photographer in Belize………………………...……...pg 26
Listing Ads…………………………………..………...…………..………….pg 28-29
Continued work on St. John’s Memorial School.
Photo by David Vernon
phase to talk about! Dean Ferrell, of the Placencia Football Club
in conjunction with Turtle Inn, approached the school to find out
how they could help out with the school. A project that was
identified immediately was repairs and renovations to the school’s
bathrooms. Turtle Inn’s work crew came in and replaced all the
doors and door frames, painted inside and out, repaired a toilet
that was not working properly, and fixed and reinforced the sinks.
The entire school compound has really been a hive of activity! It is
really nice to see such an outpouring of support for Placencia’s
school. We thank everyone that has helped us to get as far as we
have to date! Your help has made a tremendous difference in the
conditions at St. John’s Memorial School.
For more information about this project contact or to find out how
you can help please call David Vernon – 600-6044 and Rodney
Griffith @ St. John’s – 523-3178.
From the Chairman’s Desk:
PLACENCIA VILLAGE COUNCIL ELECTIONS DATE:
APRIL 18TH 2010, TO BE HELD AT THE PLACENCIA
COMMUNITY CENTER!!!!!!!
COME ON OUT AND CAST YOUR VOTE!!!!!!!
♦ Public meeting to be held concerning upcoming
Village Council elections. The Meeting will be held
on Saturday March 20th, at 6:00 pm at The
Placencia Village Community Center.
♦ Placencia Village Council upcoming Public Meetings
are scheduled for the following dates; Wednesday,
March 31st 2010 starting at 6:00 pm and April 8th
2010 at 6:00 pm both meetings to be held at The
Placencia Basketball Court.
Continued on pg 2
The Placencia Breeze—March 2010- Page 2
ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA NEWS
The past month featured two successful fund raisers
for the Rotary Club of Placencia, however, the
success was tempered by sadness as we noted
the passing of one of our newest Club members
in a tragic accident. As several members of our
Club were attending the District Conference in
Belize City, word was received that Carl Laws,
a recent member transfer from Maine, was
involved in a motorcycle accident on the Peninsula Road resulting
in his death. Carl had become very involved in the activities of our
Club, including being elected Treasurer for the 2010-2011 Rotary
year, and was a Paul Harris Fellow (an award signifying
significant financial contributions to the Rotary Foundation). Carl
will be missed by all.
AUCTION
The Rotary Club of Placencia’s second annual auction was held
February 13 at the Arts Festival. Numerous donated items were
auctioned off in sometimes spirited bidding under the skilled
direction of Auctioneer Bill Butcher from the Rotary Club of San
Ignacio. The prizes, donors, and successful bidders were:
French Connection – Dinner for 2 won by Terry Broker
Lamps donated by Bill Butcher won by Lucky
Miramar – 2 Night Stay + D’Tatch – Dinner for 2 won by Terry
Broker
Laru Beya – 1 Night Stay + Danube - $50 Gift Certificate won by
Lucky
Los Porticos – 2 Night Stay + Paradise – Dinner for 2 + ZTouch –
Massage & Facial won by Lou
Decked Out House – 2 Night Stay + 4 Hour Canoe Rental +
Wendy’s – Dinner for 2 won by Zach & Allie
SEA – Trip for 10 to Laughing Bird Caye won by Lucky
Moorings – Sunset Sail with Dinner for 4 won by Ron Steele
Splash Dive – Scuba Lesson won by Lou
Auto Medic – 1 Hour of Service + Dorans AC Service + Patricia
Celenza – 1 Hour Massage won by Wayne Warnica
Bill Butcher (Aguada) – Lodging won by Linda & Charlie and
Package won by Sandra Steele
Hofius – Wheelbarrow, Garden Hose and Sprayer won by Miss
Sonja
Chabil Mar – Large Painting won by Greg & Wanda
Chabil Mar – Small Painting won by Zach & Allie
Chabil Mar – Slate Carving won by Terry Broker
Lola – Painting, Print and Wood Painting winner unknown
Wallen’s – Gift Certificate + Blue Crab – 1 Box Each of Dark and
Milk Chocolate + Joe Carlson – Cutting Board won by Linda &
Charlie
Sea Horse – Diving or Snorkeling for 2 + Tutti Frutti – Gift
Certificate won by Ron Steele
Joy Tours – Snorkeling for 2 + Tutti Frutti – Gift Certificate won
by Lou
Victoria House – 2 Night Stay + Tropic Air - Round Trip Air to
Ambergris Caye from Placencia won by Lucky
Pine Lumber – Picnic Table + Cardelli’s Shrimp Farm – 5 Lb.
Box of Shrimp + Rumfish – Bottle of Wine + Running W – Gift
Certificate won by Linda & Charlie
Jaguar Lanes – Bowling, Dinner, Cocktails + Ninna Miller – 1
Hour Massage won by Sandra Steele
Cozy Corner – Dinner for 2 + Secret Garden – Gift Certificate +
Singing Sands – Dinner Gift Certificate winner unknown
Placencia Bazaar – Ceramic Fish winner unknown
MnM Hardware – Margarita Set won by Miramar
Painting won by Nettie Vernon
In addition to the Auction Items, Muzamanzie Photo (photo
package ), Belize Buy/Sell (ad), Caribbean Cabinet and Furniture
(2 cutting boards), Cardelli’s Shrimp Farm (mirror), Peninsula
Distributors (10 gallons butane), Prosser Fertilizer (sprayer), and
Greg & Wanda (bottle of rum) donated prizes that were raffled off.
Also, the winner was drawn for our big raffle for an all expenses
paid trip to Belize. The winner is Michael Porter of Vancouver
Canada.
The evening resulted in a significant amount of money being
raised that will go to the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department
and the Schools. We wish to thank all who donated and all who
participated with special thanks to our Auctioneer Bill Butcher
and Dr. Wayne Warnica for selling many tickets in Canada for our
trip raffle.
BINGO
On February 20, the Rotary Club of Placencia
Continued on pg 4
From the Chairman’s Desk ….. Continued from pg 1
UPDATE
♦ Placencia Village By-laws (final- stage) to be
completed in one month.
♦ Sustainable Tourism Project for Placencia /Main
Pier & Plaza, presently in feasibility study phase.
Moving forward; Projected cost -$1.3 M. U.S.
♦ Red Moon land sale $400,000.00 BZE with
Placencia Village Council completed.
♦ Placencia road upgrade. Moving forward;
♦ Crimson Park Development (190 Lots) Phase 1 of 3
land fill completed. Phase 2 land fill development
currently under way.
♦ $25, 000.00 released by the Placencia Lots
Committee /Village Council to St. John’s Memorial
Anglican School towards completion of 2nd floor
classrooms. Construction currently underway.
♦ Moving forward on the Placencia Street Signs
project urging all Villagers to use their street/
walkway name for address. House number system
to be implemented shortly.
♦ Village’s main Sidewalk repairs in progress.
♦ Tall Fence being erected at the Placencia Airstrip
to preserve Placencia Sanitation Company’s
equipments and improve appearance of area.
♦ Cleanup campaign for Easter Weekend underway.
♦ Easter weekend events: Two concerts/International Artists
(Movado & Jah Cure).
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For more info. visit SPLASH DIVE SHOP or call Patty @
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Placencia Humane Society, Ltd.
MEMBERSHIP
Dedicated to animal care and protection Date:
Name
Address
State
City
ZIP
Tele-
Country
E-Mail
Student
BZ$10/yr
Additional
donation
Individual
BZ$20/yr
BZ$
Please make checks payable to:
Placencia Humane Society
Placencia Post Office
Placencia, Belize
Central America
Family(2-5)
BZ$30/yr
Patron
BZ$100/yr
Total amount
Sponsor
BZ$1000
Lifetime
BZ$
Or cash or checks may be dropped off
at the Placencia Tourism Center
¨
I want to volunteer, please contact me
¨
I want to donate animal care products,
please contact me.
The Placencia Breeze - March 2010- Page 3
What’s Happening In Town?!
Starting March 1st Wallen’s Market now opens from 7 am
straight through to 6pm Monday to Saturday. And from 8am
to 12 Noon on Sundays.
Tony’s Gym is now open! Located just south of the
Placencia Airstrip at Live Oak Plaza Tony’s Gym offers
Personal Training, Group Training, Spin Bikes, Free
Weights, Kettle Bells, Thai Stretch Class, Beach Boot Camp,
& Stand Up Paddle Board Core Work Out! Call 523-3084
for more information.
Bella Yoga, located upstairs of Wendy’s Restaurant, is now
open and offering several classes throughout the day all
week
long!
Call
662-4188
or
email
bellayoga.belize@gmail.com
Every….
Monday
Placencia Hotel & Residences- a division of Zeboz Margarita Mondays - 5 to 7 pm. Complimentary snacks
and appetizers served at the bar.
Over 10 different
margaritas available plus regular bar menu.
♦ Michelo’s Belgian Café 11am: overview of touristic
activities in Placencia in English, presentación de
actividades turísticas en Placencia en español,
Darstellung der touristischen Tätigkeiten in Placencia
auf Deutsch, revue des activités touristiques à
Placencia en français, overzicht van toeristische
activiteiten in Placencia in het Nederlands
♦
Tuesday
♦ D’Eclipse Entertainment Club- Talent Night. Come
show off your talent!
♦ Rotary Club of Placencia - Meets at Yoli’s Bar at
12:30 pm.
♦ Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Sunova Beach Gift Shop 10% TUESDAYS!
Get 10% off most items every
Tuesday!.
♦ Habanero’s Restaurant- Mexican Buffet. 7pm to 9pm.
Dinner pick up call 523-3565.
Wednesday
D’Eclipse Entertainment Club - Soca Carnival Night
with Karaoke, Limbo & Free Jell-O Shots!
♦ J-Byrd's Bar - Karaoke starting at 8 pm!!!!!
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Garifuna Drumming at our seaside bar, 69 pm
Poolside Bar. Experience Garifuna singers, musicians
and dancers
• Siripohn Thai Food– every Friday Thai food for sale by
Siripohn, menu changes every week. Located on the
main road, two story house beside the grave yard.
• Singing Sands Inn - Martini Night. All Martinis 25%
off! We have a wide selection of flavors to taste including
our Melon Martini or decadent Chocolate Martini.
♦ The Placencia Hotel - Karaoke starting at 8 pm!!!
♦ Michelo’s Belgian Café 1pm: bridge card players
gathering
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Live band, THE REJECTS at our seaside
bar, 7pm-Midnight.
Saturday
♦
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♦
♦
♦
Sunday
D’Eclipse Entertainment Club - Outdoor Sports Volleyball and Basketball
♦ Robert's Grove Seaside Restaurant features US
Prime Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding along with its
regular menu and daily specials. 6- 10 pm. For
reservations call 523-3565
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Horseshoes. Starts at 3pm. Winner
receives $50 cash.
♦ Yoli’s Bar & Grill - 4 pm Placencia’s Famous Ring
Game!!!
♦
Everyday
♦
♦
Thursday
"Thirsty Thursday" at The Crows Nest Bar & Grill,
Happy Hour 5pm - 7pm - local beer & rum $3 &
complementary snacks.
♦ D’Eclipse Entertainment Club- Latino Night (Free
Cherry bomb)!
♦ J-Byrd's Bar hosts organized dart competition with
great prizes starting 8:30 pm.
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Live music with Rudy at our seaside bar,
6-9 pm. Karaoke follows in our indoor bar 9pm - 2 am
with FREE Jell-O Shots and 2 for 1 Rum Punch for
Ladies .
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
♦
Friday
D’Eclipse Entertainment Club T.G.I.F (Thank God
It’s Friday) Bashment with D.J. Flames. Cover charge.
♦ Green Parrot - Beach BBQ, served on the Patio,
features ribs, chicken & seafood (monster shrimp when
available), plus all the trimmings. Reservation: 5232488.
• Robert’s Grove 6 - 7 pm Happy Hour at the Inn’s
♦
Happy Hour at The Crows Nest Cafe Bar & Grill
5pm - 7pm - local beer & rum $3 & complementary
snacks. Also Look out for announcements for live music
events on select Saturdays.
D’Eclipse Entertainment Club - Live Music alongside
D.J. Flames Cover charge.
Robert’s Grove - Poolside BBQ Buffet at 7 pm with
local music. For reservations call 523-3565.
Singing Sands Inn - Margarita Night! Try our selection
of flavored Margaritas for only $10. Our Mango
Margarita made with fresh mango and the Cherry Coco
Margarita are two favorites.
Tipsy Tuna - Live band, INNER VIBRATIONS at our
seaside bar, 7pm - Midnight
♦
D’Eclipse Entertainment Club- Happy Hour 5-7 pm
(Local mix drinks)
DeTatch Seafood Beach Bar & Grill $4.00 rum
punch all day, everyday. On the beach - See you there!!!
Mangos - Happy Hour 5 - 6 P.M. $4 Belikins & $4 rum
drinks.
Maya Beach Bistro Happy Hour 2 -5pm with halfprice appetizer menu and daily $5 bar snack specials.
Also $4 Belikin and $4 local rum. Take the bus from
Placencia at 1:30 pm, depart Maya Beach on the bus at
5. Closed Mondays. 520-8040
Pickled Parrot Bar & Grill -Ten Dolla’ Lunch Special
noon to 2 p.m., Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm. Rum Drinks from
$3 & up.
The Placencia Hotel & Residences- a division of
Zeboz - Happy Hour from 5 pm - 6 pm everyday.
Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar - Happy Hour 7 - 8 pm (except
Sundays)
Singing Sands Inn Happy Hour 3 to 6 PM. Belikin
and local rum along with a discounted price and
appetizer menu. Closed on Tuesdays. Tel: 520.8022 or
email: info@singingsands.com.
Tipsy Tuna - Happy Hour 5-7pm at our seaside bar
with $2 off any local rum drink and free banana chips.
The Placencia Breeze –March 2010- Page 4
Dates You Need To Know !
March 1st - Ben Bol’s Birthday
March 3rd - Wendy Westby, Lance McKenzie & Jahne Popper’s Birthday
March 4th - Clint Villanueva’s Birthday
March 7th - Louis Leslie’s Birthday
March 8th - Keon “Gas” Leslie’s & Cindy Lozano’s Birthday
Baron Bliss Day Observed
March 9th - Baron Bliss Day , Barbara Andrews , Courtney Brown, Louis
Godfrey, & Stajah Young’s Birthday
March 11th - Anthony Eiley’s Birthday
March 12th - Mark “Bebe” Tucker’s Birthday
March 14th - Andrea Villanueva & Ashton Leslie & Jenelly Brown
Birthday
March 16th - Vance Cabral’s Birthday
March 18th - Marissa Godfrey’s Birthday
March 24th - Agapita Pop’s Birthday
March 25th - Olivia McKenzie & Denise William’s Birthday
March 29th - Khimar Spence’s Birthday
ST. JOHN’S STUDENT OF THE MONTH
FEBRUARY 2010
Front Row: Veronica Leslie - Standard I, Izak Leslie- Infant II &
Chole Lopez– Infant I. Middle Row: Kodye Ramclam - Standard
IV, Ayana Hernandez - Standard II, & Mariah Ramclam - Standard II. Top Row: Elizabeth Faux- Standard VI & Missing:
James Delorme- Standard V.
Rotary Club of Placencia News - cont. from pg 2
once again held a Bingo game at the Paradise. As was the case
with the first game held in January, the event was well attended
and everyone enjoyed the evening. Since this is a relatively new
fund raising idea for our Club, we are still trying different games
and will rely on feedback from the players as to what will be done
for future games. The next Bingo night has not been scheduled at
this time, so, please watch the cable TV access channel, listen to
LOVEFM, and watch for flyers around the Village for the date and
time of the next Bingo night. We wish to thank, once again, Alan
and Janet of the Paradise Resort for providing the venue.
BOOKS
After nearly a year of e-mails and other contacts, a shipment of
books provided by the Rotary B.I.G. organization arrived in
Placencia. These books are presently being sorted and catalogued
for the Library at St. John’s Memorial School in Placencia and will
soon be available to the children. Thanks go out to Wanda Stakutis
for all of her hard work obtaining these books, Rotary B.I.G. for the
donation of the books, the Parole Rotary Club of Annapolis,
Maryland for paying the shipping costs, Rotarian Ellis Flowers for
providing brokerage services and Harald and Carl Wallen for
bringing the books to Placencia in one of the Wallens’ trucks.
DISTRICT CONFERENCE
Every year, Rotary holds a District Conference in the country of
the current District Governor. This year’s District Governor is Dr.
Marcelo Coyi and the conference and the conference was held in
Belize City the last weekend in February. The Rotary Club of
Placencia was represented by Harald Wallen, Sandra Johnson,
Lydia Villanueva, Eugenie Adderly Gabourel, Bob Edmunds, and
Sandra Steele. The attendees met with members from other Clubs
in our District (District 4250 which is comprised of Belize,
Guatemala and Honduras) for social activities, seminars and
conferences to discuss issues relating to our District including
Rotary International’s Future Vision pilot project which will
evaluate a new funding mechanism for Rotary Grants. All who
attended reported that the conference was enjoyable and that they
came away with valuable information that should help our Club
function more effectively.
UPCOMING EVENTS
As previously mentioned, plans are being made for more Bingo
nights with the idea that Bingo may be scheduled on a regular
basis. Also, Club members are assisting the Peninsula Volunteer
Fire Department with the annual Flaming Heart Ball scheduled to
be held on March 6 and planning will begin for Lobsterfest, which
will feature, as always, our infamous Duck Race. News on all
events will be available on the cable TV public access channel, on
LOVEFM (with thanks, as always, to Rene Villanueva), on flyers
posted around the Village, or from any Rotarian.
The Placencia Breeze March 2010- Page 5
Heritage Tourism Training For Trainers
According to the International Task Force on Sustainable Tourism
Development, tourism is one of the largest industries and heritage
tourism is its most rapidly growing international sector.
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP), Rainforest
Alliance (RA), and the Central American Integration System
(SICA) have developed the project “Promoting Heritage-Based
Tourism:
Preserving Today’s
Treasures for Tomorrow’s Generations”. This regional project is
aimed at improving the human
resource capacity of tourism
stakeholders through training
seminars focused on the ability to
deliver on heritage tourism.
Late last year, three delegates
from Belize were invited to a
training of training workshop in Heredia Costa Rica.
Representing Belize were Maria Vega, Belize Tourism Industry
Association (BTIA), Raymond Mossiah, Belize Tourism Board
(BTB) and Abil Casteneda, International Center for Responsible
Tourism-Belize (ICRT). Upon returning to Belize, these delegates
were tasked with the responsibility to train trainers in heritage
tourism.
On February 22nd, the BTB, the ICRT and the BTIA coordinated a
“Train the Trainers” workshop in Heritage Tourism for 34 trainers
from all over the country. The workshop, hosted at the Coastal
Zone Management Authority training room, had representation
from non-governmental organizations, government departments,
academia, private sector and also included freelance trainers. With the training received, it is envisioned that the trainers
will be better equipped to provide information to trainees in four
key areas: Awareness, Appreciation, Enjoyment and Conservation
of Heritage. Belize can make significant inroads in this market
segment with the natural and cultural abundance of the Belize
tourism product. With a well trained and equipped tourism labor
force, Belize can amplify the visitor experience, which is critical
since word of mouth has proven to be one of Belize’s biggest marketing tool.
Rainforest Alliance has developed a user-friendly toolkit to support
the capacity building seminar. This multimedia toolkit is based on
participatory techniques to ensure that future trainers will be able
to disseminate the knowledge and further enhance uptake of sustainable tourism development in Central America.
Raymond Mossiah of BTB, Maria Vega of the BTIA and Abil Castaneda, ICRT presented at the workshop.
SICA provided funding for this workshop as it was an extension of
a similar training workshop hosted in Costa Rica in 2009, and is
being replicated throughout Central America.
For more information on events taking place in Belize’s tourism
industry, please contact the Marketing Department at the Belize
Tourism Board at 227-2420, via email: btbb@btl.net or visit our
website www.belizetourism.org
Rotary Club of Placencia News - cont. from previous page
OUR CLUB
The Rotary Club of Placencia currently consists of 18 members
working together to make a difference in our community. We
actively encourage those who care about their community and who
wish to give something back to join us in our work. We appreciate
the support we receive and will continue to do our best to get
things done. Anyone who is interested in being involved is asked to
attend one of our meetings (Tuesdays at 12:30 PM at Yoli’s), visit
our web site at www.rotaryclubofplacencia.org, or speak to any
Rotarian. This is your community, please help us to make it the
best it can be.
CHILDREN'S ARTWORK CALENDARS 2010
Just a progress report about the children's artwork calendars and
the money that we raised.
Earlier this month the kids
handed over a check for $1200
to Mr Griffth. This was the
money that we raised with
their artwork, and by raffling
some donated rings. Then we
went to the pre-school, with
Ana, Carlos, Eli, Ashley and
Charles to give a check of
$500, which they raised by a
silent auction of their
Photo by Ron Spillman
artwork. With special thanks
to Ana for donating so many pieces. It's great to see the older kids
helping the younger ones. As soon as the festival was over, I
already had kids asking when the next workshop was. Anyone
having time on their hands
even while visiting can go to
the school, and do artwork,
either at the school, or after
school. Any materials, or
funds can be sent to
Principal Griffith at St
John's Memorial School, or
to Head Teacher of the Preschool, Ms Carla Ramclam
at St. John's Memorial Preschool, Placencia, Stann
Creek District, Belize.
Please label all packages
Photo by Ron Spillman
educational supplies, as
otherwise there is a large duty to be paid.
Anyone wanting to buy a 2010, or 2011 artwork calendar done and
signed by the kids, please go to The Beach Bazaar next to the
Scotia Bank.
"HELP OUR KID'S BE CREATIVE!"
The Placencia Breeze –March 2010-Page 6
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The Placencia Breeze –March 2010-Page 7
Supplier Update
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registrations are coming in steadily. Spaces are limited. Be
sure to reserve your space as early as possible.
BETEX is the only travel show dedicated specifically to
Belize. Register today for BZ$750.00 and secure your space
at Belize's most important tourism event.
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meals, transfers etc.) will be taken care of by BETEX, and
Hosts will be recognized publicly for their voluntary
contribution to this important event.
Go to www.betex.bz to find out more!
We look forward to having you on board!
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After selecting a BETEX expedition, Trade Attendees can
take advantage of pre- and post- tours valid one week prior
to the event, and one week following the event.
The Breeze is now offering an annual mailing subscription!
Within the country of Belize: $20.00Bze per year (12 Issues)
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*Price includes Shipping and Handling*
Offers can only be submitted by registered Suppliers, and it
is strictly prohibited for Suppliers to host trade participants
during the days of the event, outside of their pre-arranged
itineraries (June 23 - 27).
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additional exposure by allowing hotels, restaurants and tour
operators to provide complimentary services on the BETEX
itineraries. If you are interested in becoming an "Expedition
Sponsor" by providing complimentary accommodations,
meals, transfers or tours, please email us at info@betex.bz.
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Tour Guides are encouraged to participate!!!
BETEX is looking for nine experienced, dynamic tourism
professionals to accompany the groups over the five days of
BETEX. We are looking for those with strong hospitality
skills, experience in group management and knowledge of
Belize. Hosts will greet their groups upon arrival on June
23, and take care of them until departure on June 28. A
selection process will take place in April, and those
interested may email us at info@betex.bz. Thorough
orientation sessions will be held for all hosts prior to the
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Wendy’s Restaurant & Bar
On the Main Street in downtown Placencia
Open Daily
7:00 am til 9:30 pm
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Patio Dining Outside & A/C Dining Inside
Seating for 100 ~ Catering available for private events
Phone 523-3335 & email wendylemus02@hotmail.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
“Our best meal in Belize is at Wendy's Restaurant…..”
- Travel + Leisure Magazine Feb 2006
The Placencia Breeze –March 2010- Page 8
The Garifuna Collective featuring
Umalali Women Singers
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. The tour also included shows in Seattle,
Washington, San Diego and Chico, California, as well as
New Hampshire.
Fronting the Collective once again were vocalists Desiree
Diego, Sofia Blanco, Marcella Torres. The women were
accompanied on stage by musicians Joshua Arana, Denmark
Flores, Sam Harris, Wilton Lewis and Al Ovando .
This was the Collective's first return to North America since
their extremely successful summer tour in 2009. However,
unlike the open-air festivals that welcomed the collective
last summer, this tour saw the Collective performing in "soft
seat" theatre environments. Playing before a seated
audience may have been a different experience for the
Collective, but non the less by the end of the shows concert
goers were on their feet, dancing to the music.
According to Collective engineer/musician, Al Ovando, who
served as the road manager on this tour, "We have come a
long way and every tour brings a new experience. Just as
audiences learn about our music and culture, we also learn
from each performance and we get better every time".
Producer, Ivan Duran, of Stonetree Records continues, "This
group is very original in the way they present Garifuna
music to the world. Nobody sounds like them. They continue
to define contemporary roots music and they keep reaching
new audiences every year."
Some of the members have been playing together for over 10
years, having toured the world with late Belizean music icon
Andy Palacio. The band's repertoire is comprised of Garifuna
songs from the highly acclaimed Watina and Umalali
albums, as well as several new arrangements of traditional
songs.
The Garifuna Collective continues to be Belize's most
recognized international music ambassadors. To date they
have performed in over 20 countries on 3 continents. They
are working on a new album at the Stonetree studios in
Benque Viejo and are scheduled to tour Mexico in April.
They will also perform in several European countries this
July.
For more information
Ivan Duran at 610-5152
or
interviews
Umalali Women Singers
please
contact:
February Clinic
www. placencia-pets.org
When
Saturday March 20th
Sunday March 21st
Where
Placencia Community Center
Hours
9am - 2pm
General
Clinic
Afternoons both days
No appt necessary
Surgery
Morning both day ~ by appt only
Call Pat Rarrick @ 610-0522
Spays, Neuters
Tooth cleaning
Etc
House
Calls
Dress Code
Donations
And don't forget!
No food after midnight before surgery!!!
Clinic weekends by appt only
Call Pat Rarrick @ 610-0522
Dogs on leashes with collars
Cats in carriers
Enthusiastically accepted!
Donation boxes Placencia Tourism Center,
Atlantic Bank, Lost Reef Resort, Wallen’s
Market, Tropic Air, & the PHS Clinic each
month
The Placencia Breeze – March 2010- Page 9
T H E I N N AT R O B E RT ’ S G R O V E
Good Times
P l a c e n c i a ’s M o s t C o m p l e t e L u x u r y R e s o r t
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March 2010
Placencia, Belize
www.robertsgrove.com
ROBERT’S GROVE
ENTERTAINS
For the 2010 Season, through May, The
Inn at Robert’s Grove offers its guests and
visitors to the Peninsula a variety of culinary and cultural evenings. So kick up
your heels and bring along your appetites
to enjoy the following special evenings:
Saturdays Evenings at 7 pm, the Inn’s
chef, Frank DaSilva throws his famous
Poolside BBQ Buffet featuring a large selection of fresh seafood, fish, barbecued
beef, roast pig, lamb and chicken, salads
and desserts. Local entertainment and
dancing by reggae band Inner Vibrations.
For reservations call 523-3565.
Tuesdays, beginning at 7 pm, it’s Mexican Night at Habanero Mexican Café &
Bar. Chef Daniel Vasquez prepares a tasty
buffet of Mexican specialties, including
dishes like Puerco Piccadillo, Chipotle,
Garlicky Shrimp, Guacamole, Black Bean
Salsa and Cilantro Slaw. Pitchers of Sangria and the best Margaritas in Belize are
also available along with wine, beer and
brand label and mixed drinks.
Wednesdays 6-7 pm, the Peninsula’s
resident naturalist, Dave Vernon talks
about the reef ecosystem and offers an
understanding of the importance for preserving it. His weekly lecture begins with
an introduction to the Barrier Reef – how it
was formed and how it compares to other
types of coral reef systems. He then explores in detail the varied marine life found
on Belize’s reef, including types of fish, corals and the many other sea creatures that
call our reef home.
ROBERT'S GROVE DIVE
CENTER AWARDED
FIVE STARS BY PADI
INTERNATIONAL
PADI International has awarded the
Robert's Grove Dive Center with 5 Stars, a
distinction given to progressive PADI Dive
Centers that PADI says, "Excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of
diver education programs, equipment selection, and experience opportunities that
actively promote aquatic environmental
awareness." Additionally, PADI explains,
"A PADI 5 Star Dive Center is active in its
community presenting a professional image, better than the norm of the marketplace."
In addition to its regular daily 2-tank dive
trips and certification courses, Robert's
Grove also offers the only Nitrox (enriched
air) dive program available in southern
Belize.
For additional information and reservations call the Robert's Grove Dive Center
at 523-3565.
DAILY TOURS
The Inn at Robert's Grove operates all of
its own Reef and Rainforest tours and
excursions. For the month of March we
will be offering the following trips daily.
For additional information and reservations, contact the front desk at 523-3565.
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Diving/Snorkeling the Reef and Cayes
Sport Fishing
Monkey River
Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve
Maya Ruins (Lubaantun & Nim Li
Punit)
Maya Ruins (Lubaantun) & Cave
Swimming (Blue Creek)
Horseback Riding
Kayaking (South Stann Creek River)
THIS MONTH
Tuesday Evenings
6:30 pm
Habanero Mexican Buffet
Wednesday Evenings (after Dec 17) 6:30 pm
Thursdays from 6-7 pm, Happy Hour at
the Inn’s Poolside Bar is all the happier
when experiencing Garifuna culture
through the beats of local musicians, singers and dancers from Seine Bight Village.
National Tourism Award
"HOTEL OF THE YEAR"
Awarded to Robert's Grove
By The Belize Tourist Board
January, 2008
“Belize’s Reef Ecology” lecture by local
naturalist, Dave Vernon (complimentary)
Thursday Evenings
SWEPT AWAY
You're Invited
PASSOVER SEDER
BY THE SEA
Saturday Evenings
TWO PRIVATELY OWNED ISLANDS
Poolside BBQ buffet w/ Local Entertain-
For Robert's Grove guests or other visitors
to Placencia who wish to enjoy a private
island "swept away" experience while exploring Belize, The Inn at Robert's
Grove offers all-inclusive packages for
overnight stays both at
Robert's
Caye and its other privately owned island,
Ranguana Caye.
Sunday Evenings
A
6 pm
Paella Night at Habanero Mexican Café &
Bar (Regular menu available)
Tel: (501) 523-3565
Fax: (501) 523-3567
Email: info@rob er tsgrov e.co m
Toll Free USA 1-800-565-9757
w w w . r o b e r t s g r o v e . c o m
Robert's Grove provides complimentary pick
up and return for
Seaside & Habanero dinner guests.
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7 pm
ment
The Inn at Robert's Grove will host its 12th
Annual Passover Seder by the Sea on
Monday, March 29, at 7 pm. Persons of all
faiths are invited. Passover is the traditional festive meal commemorating the
Jewish People's Exodus from Egypt and
deliverance from slavery. The Passover
Seder includes readings and four course
feast with wine. For additional information
and reservations please call 523-3565.
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6 –7pm
Poolside Entertainment w/ Garifuna Drumming
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BTB launches new Belize Specialist Program
Belize City, Monday February 1st,
2010 –The Belize Tourism Board is
pleased to advise of its new Belize
Specialist Certification course for
travel agents. The BTB-sponsored
Belize Specialist course executed
under Travel Agent University; an
on-line travel education site targeted
at travel agency professionals and is
linked to “Travel Agent Magazine”. Travel Agent University
boasts being the industry’s largest online travel education site and
of having graduated more specialists than any other agent
education program and for Belize Travel Agent guarantees 4,000
agent graduates.
The purpose of the program is to encourage the international trade
to become Belize specialists. Through the Belize Specialist
program the BTB seeks to develop a comprehensive curriculum for
the travel agent community that will cover basic and important
aspects of Belize that a travel agent would want and need to know
about the country in order to recommend and structure a hassle
free vacation, group trip or even a wedding for their clients, and
more. The Belize Specialist program will also allow for the Private
sector to participate by sending news, videos and offers for
program graduates, trade show mentions and listings.
The Program is accredited by TAU and successful applicants
receive a diploma recognizing them as Belize Specialists.
Travel Agent is linked to the BTB’s official website:
www.travelbelize.org
and
www.belizetourism.org
,
www.belizetraveltrade.org as part of the Travel Trade web site and
can also be accessed through the Travel Agent University web site
at: www.tauniv.com or www.travelagentccentral.com. As part of
the launch the Belize Specialist Program will be featured in the
March 15th issue of Travel Agent Magazine, posted on the home
page of Caribbean Portal throughout a 12 month period and will
create a group of Belize graduates in a social networking site for
agents called “Agente Nation”. E-mail blasts, newsletters and ads
are already on their way to keep the public and persons involved
up to date on our latest most exciting program.
website www.belizetourism.org.
Whale Shark
Rhincodon Typus
As the largest fish in the sea, reaching lengths of 40 feet (12
meters) or more, whale sharks have an enormous menu from
which to choose. Fortunately for most sea-dwellers—and us!—their
favorite meal is plankton. They scoop these tiny plants and
animals up, along with any small fish that happen to be around,
with their colossal gaping mouths while swimming close to the
water's surface.
The whale shark, like the world's second largest fish, the basking
shark, is a filter feeder. In order to feed, it juts out its formidably
sized jaws and sucks in everything in the vicinity. It then shuts its
mouth, forcing water to filter out of its gills. Everything that
remains becomes the giant shark's dinner.
The whale shark's flattened head sports a blunt snout above its
mouth with short barbels protruding from its nostrils. Its back and
sides are gray to brown with white spots among pale vertical and
horizontal stripes, and its belly is white. Its two dorsal fins are set
rearward on its body, which ends in a large dual-lobbed caudal fin
(or tail).
Preferring warm waters, whale sharks populate all tropical seas.
They are known to migrate every spring to the continental shelf of
the central west coast of Australia. The coral spawning of the
area's Ningaloo Reef provides the whale shark with an abundant
supply of plankton.
Although massive, whale sharks are docile fish and sometimes
allow swimmers to hitch a ride. They are currently listed as a
vulnerable species; however, they continue to be hunted in parts of
Asia, such as Taiwan and the Philippines.
Fast Facts
Type: Fish
Diet: Carnivore
Size: 18 to 32.8 ft (5.5 to 10 m)
Weight: Average, 20.6 tons (18.7
tonnes)
Whale Shark Range
Group name: School
Protection status: Threatened
Size relative to a bus:
Did you know? The largest whale
shark ever measured was 40 feet
(12.2 meters) long; however, the
species is thought to grow even
bigger.
CALL BOB RODGERS U. S. P. T.A 626-4015
Court Time — Lessons — Pro Shop
Don’t Miss the Scotia Bank Placencia
Barbecue Sale
♦ Date: March 27, 2010
♦ Time: 12 pm
♦ Price: $9.00 Pork or $8.00 Chicken
It's to raise funds for the upcoming school year
scholarships.
Tickets can be bought from any Scotia Staff.
MARETHA MCCULLOCK & STEVE CHRISTENSEN
SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE
PHONE# 501-523-3555
FAX# 501-523-3553
EMAIL: ccf@btl.net
AGENTS FOR
INSUR ANCE CORPORATION OF BELIZE LTD.
“Making a Positive Difference in a Changing Belize”
Home owners Insurance
Commercial Property Insurance
Motor Vehicle Insurance
Marine Cargo Insurance
Marine Liability Insurance
Tour Operators Insurance
Other Liability Insurance
OPENING HOURS
MONDAY – FRIDAY 7:30 AM TO 5 PM
SATURDAY 7:30 TO 12:00PM
ALSO AGENT FOR:
SEND MONEY COUNTRYWIDE!
Placencia
Corozal Town
Corozal Boarder
Orangewalk
Ladyville
Belize City
Belmopan
San Ignacio
Dangriga
Independence
Punta Gorda
Placencia Peninsula Maps
From North of Placencia Airstrip to The Plantation
From Placencia Water Tower to Airstrip
D’eclipse Entertainment Club
Platinum Designs
Lost Reef
Resort
Beachfront Suites
Trop
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M ay
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The Placencia Hotel &
Residences
RFG Insurance Agent
The Placencia Tennis
Traveling north to Maya
Beach will take you to the
Plantation area
approximately 2.5 miles
Placencia Tennis
Avadon Divers
The Placencia Road
Ocean’s Edge
Maya Beach Hotel
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Joyce & Frank’s Bed & Breakfast
Mango’s
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
Singing Sands Inn
Ah-
Maya Playa Resort
Please note the
distance between
Blue Crab and
Maya Playa Resort
is approximately 3
miles
Seaview Properties
Chabil Mar Villas
False Caye
Cocoplum Resort Community
The Villas at
Cocoplum
Did You Know?!
The Placencia Tourism Center
is more than just an information center?
Casa At Last
Palmtree
Designs
The Maine Stay
Cordy’s Beach Cottage
Blue Crab Beach
Nautical Inn
Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Seine Bight Village
Lola’s Art
Danube, Austrian
Restuarant
Caribbean Cabinets & Furniture
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Laru Beya Villas
The PTC has a large supply of
• maps of Belize
• animal identification guides
• postcards
• mail drop to leave your cards
• stamps and more
Miller’s Landing
Playa de Piratas Properties
Seakunga
Wild Orchid Properties
Placencia Airstrip
Barefoot Rentals
All to help make your visit to
Placencia perfect! Stop by the
Placencia Tourism Center to check
it out!
Spotlight on the Placencia BTIA - Ranguana Lodge
Ranguana Lodge opened its door in 1989, at that
time fly-fishing was big business here in
Placencia. Ranguana Lodge opened its doors just
catering to fly fishing customers. Most of those
clients were from the US. At the time they had
five private cabins all names from the game
fishes - Tarpon, Permit, Sailfish, Marlin, &
Bonefish. After several years of just catering to
fly-fishing customers Ranguana’s owner Eddison
Leslie, (or Mr. Eddie as he is known in Placencia)
decide that it would be best to open its doors to
the public and that’s when Ranguana Lodge
really started becoming popular. Their guests
really enjoyed the beautiful wooden interior and
the privacy of having their own little cabin right
on the beach in Placencia Village! It was many of
the guests’ dreams come true!
In 2001 Placencia got hit hard by Hurricane Iris
and it completely took Ranguana Lodge out of
business for at least 4-5 months … It was sad to see
the nice wooden cabins destroyed. Three of them
were as they would say “totaled” Mr. Eddie, like
many who had lost so much, was not sure if opening
back Ranguana would have been a good idea, but
Joy encouraged him to make a fresh start. They
managed to get 5 cabins up and going and it was
then that Mr. Eddie handed the running of the
business over to Joy completely. She opened
Ranguana back up in late February of 2002. The
three beachfront cabins were tastefully done in
cement and two garden cabins – reminiscent of
Ranguana’s original cabins.
With the new cabins came a whole new look. Joy
In 1998 Mr. Eddie’s daughter Joy started Joy Leslie of Ranguana Lodge.
decided some new colors and change the names of
Photo by David Vernon the cabins were in order. She wanted people to
working with her father. She was ready to join
into the family business and she saw where her
relate to the colorful flowers and bright tropical fish
dad needed some help. At the time Joy’s son was only one year old
that they see when they are here in Placencia. She choose white
but she figured she could still be a great mom and help her father
for the cabins but gave each one their own colorful trim – lime
run the lodge. After all women all over the world are career moms
green, bright orange, sunshine yellow, hot pink and brilliant
and Joy was certainly capable! Joy received just 1 week’s training
purple! The names went from sports fish to fish that someone
and took on the front desk the following week. Joy was up for the
might see snorkeling - Parrot Fish, Trigger Fish, Angel Fish, Shell
challenge and within a few months she brought some new ideas to
Fish and Butterfly Fish. The guests loved it! After that Joy
here dad – ideas that she thought would improve business.
started landscaping the grounds with brightly flowering plants.
Recently a barbecue grill and shady palapa have been added for
First Joy started with changing a few stuff inside the cabins then
guests and it has been a hit!
change the color of the cabins themselves. Originally they were
white with a forest green trim. Joy thought they needed to change
Ranguana’s beachfront cabins are equipped with 2 double beds,
the color to something that will catch someone’s eye so it became
cable TV, fans, air-conditioning, a microwave, a coffee maker, a
white with bright orange trim and it really worked!! Loads of
toaster, a full size refrigerator, private bath with hot & cold
people came by and said how much they loved the color! It also
shower and a private balcony with a hammock for relaxing in. The
encouraged more people to stop in and get information about the
garden cabins were created from the salvaged lumber from the
cabins in person.
original 5 cabins. These cabins are bigger
Continued on pg 14
The best antique is an old friend
Are you a good friend?
Even if you aren't an antique lover, you can probably
appreciate old things. The most worthwhile, long-term
investment you can make is investing in relationships.
A healthy, edifying friendship can have a huge impact
on your well-being, character, and even your success.
Old friends have seen us through celebrations, grief,
births, graduations, marriages, and so much more.
They love us for who we are--warts and all! Think
about the most formative friendships in your life and
consider writing a note of appreciation to each of your
friends. Maybe there are some buddies that you need to
reach out to because they have a need, or others you
just need to reconnect with. Your gratitude shows them
that they are cared for, which everyone needs to know.
Spotlight on Ranguana Lodge continued from pg 13
than the beachfront cabins, and have a more rustic style. They are
equipped with 2 double beds, standing and ceiling fans, full
kitchen, cable TV, private bath with hot & cold shower and a
private balcony with a hammock.
The beach at Ranguana Lodge is truly a view to savor! Top the
view off with beach chairs and palapas and it is really a little slice
of paradise.
What makes Ranguana Lodge really work is a real combination of its
beautiful location, quality service, private cabins, beautiful garden, great long
time staff and the fact that Joy is always looking for was to improve her
business while keeping there rates affordable.
If you are in the area stop by, Ranguana Lodge can be found right on
Placencia’s famous sidewalk, call 501-523-3112, are email
ranguana@btl.net.
Placencia BTIA Members
Placencia Tourism Center – Phone: 523-4045 - Email: placencia@btl.net & tourism@placencia.com
Website: www.placencia.com or www.placenciabreeze.com
BUSINESS NAME
MAP #
Ah-Kinchil
Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas
Atherly, Don & Lindsay
Aqua Oasis
Avadon Divers Ltd
Bachmann-Fairs, Brigitte
Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Barefoot Beach Bar
Barefoot Rentals (Auto)
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
Bayshore Ltd.
Beachfront Suites
Belize Trips
Belize Ultralight Flying Adventures
Belize Sailing Charters
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club
Blue Crab Beach Resort
Blue Garden House
Blue Lagoon Apartments
Brady, Alice
Brown, Felisha
Caballero, Alexis & Lloydia
Capeling, Ralph
Captain Jak’s Cabanas
Caribbean Travel & Tours
Carpenter, Nick & Kim
Caribbean Cabinet & Furniture
Carol’s Cabana
Casa At Last
Casa Beya
Casa Del Sol
Casa Placencia
Celeste, Donna
Century21 BTAL
Chabil Mar Villas
Coconut Cottage
Cocoplum
Cohen, Howard & Karen
Colibri House
Cordy’s Beach Cottage
Coston, Debbie
Cotton, Lynn & Les
Cozy Corner Restaurant & Hotel
Danube Austrian Restaurant
D'eclipse Entertainment Club
Decked Out House
Denyse’s Originals
Destinations Belize
Dial, Elysia
Dial, Mary Ann
Dianni’s Guest House
Easy Living Apartments
Eloise Travel Lodge
Evan’s Place
Feijer, Egbert
Finca
French Connection
French Louie Caye
Frisky Frog Fast Food Fix
Garden Cabanas
Galipeau, Cheryl
Gentile, Franco & Mariuccia Levoni
George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Grill N Go
Guild & Guild Consulting
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas
Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow
Hess, Tina
JAG Auto Rental & Property Management
Joy Tours
Joyce and Frank’s Beach House
Julia’s Room
Keck, Pamela & Karl
Kingfisher Adventures
La Chapelle Suites
La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
Laru Beya Villas
Linarez, Cindy & Francisco
Lola’s Art
Lost Reef Resort
Lydia’s Guest House
Manatee Inn
Mangos
Maya Beach Hotel
Maya Dream Beach House
Maya Lodge
Maya Playa Resort
Michelo Flats
Miller’s Landing
Miramar Apartments
EMAIL
chillin@ah-kinchil.com
wininbelize@yahoo.com
vanlindsay@comcast.net
catilina@btl.net
info@avadondiversbelize.com
ridgwood@telusplanet.net
bahialaguna@mail.com
barefootbeachbar@gmail.com
info@barefootrentalsbelize.com
taylors@btl.net
jwildman@lincsat.com
beachfrontinbelize@gmail.com
info@belize-trips.com
firstbufa@hotmail.com
info@belize-sailing-charters.com
belize@tradewindscruiseclub.com
sales@bluecrabbeach.com
cosal@tamusafaris.com
info@bluelagoonplacencia.com
trtrrtrt@aol.com
felnbz18@hotmail.com
clloydia@yahoo.com
r_capeling@yahoo.ca
theluckyerin22@yahoo.com
info@ctbelize.com
bananavida@gmail.com
ccf@btl.net
permit@btl.net
casa-at-last@xplornet.com
PHONE
523-8017
523-3625
610-3843
605-0586
503-3377
523-3248
523-4091
523-3515
523-3438
523-8010
523-8019
606-1521
610-1923
523-3279
523-3138
523-3303
523-3544
207-326-9171
523-3481
625-0673
602-9300
523-4038
610-1278
523-3561
523-3481
520-3021
523-3555
523-3132
523-3630
info@casadelsolbelize.com
casaplacencia@live.com
bodie1949@yahoo.com
brinehart@centurty21belize.com
information@chabilmarvillas.com
kwplacencia@yahoo.com
stewart@cocoplumbelize.net
howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca
catilina@btl.net
cfgringo@hotmail.com
523-3481
503-3143
lynncotton@mac.com
cozycorner@btl.net
restaurant@danubebelize.com
fiona_andria@yahoo.com
lcburrow@btl.net
denyserosa@hotmail.com
mtoy@destinationsbelize.com
elysiadial@gmail.com
madialinbze@yahoo.com
diannis@btl.net
booking@easyliving.bz
evansplace@btl.net
egbert@belizemail.net
info@ctbelize.com
mail@frenchconnection.bz
fox@kittysplace.com
garyg5@gmail.com
info@gardencabanas.com
chgalipeau@yahoo.com
gentilegigante@yahoo.com
gcgeorge@rcn.com
greenparrot@mail.com
guildandguild@hotmail.com
harbaks@yahoo.com
info@seasprayhotel.com
jeangabebze@yahoo.com
joytour@btl.net
h2odanzer@aol.com
juliasrooms@juliasrooms.com
kkeck11@yahoo.com
info@tarponcayelodge.com
lachapellesuites@yahoo.com
ladolcevitaplacencia@hotmail.com
info@larubeya.com
tweety@btl.net
lolasart@btl.net
lostreef@xplornet.com
lydias@btl.net
manateeinn@btl.net
stevebauer55@hotmail.com
info@mayabeachhotel.com
mayadreambelize@yahoo.com
maya-lodge@hotmail.com
mayaplaya@btl.net
harbour21@gmail.com
millersplacencia@yahoo.com
info@miramarbelize.com
670-2034
523-3606
523-3234
610-1009
622-6695
523-3341
523-8001
604-4088
523-3280
610-0132
523-3288
503-3017
523-3086
523-4018
523-3209
523-3159
523-3481
523-3299
523-3127
627-1020
523-3481
523-3656
523-3228
670-0108
523-3481
523-3329
523-3624
CELL or FAX
610-3214
523-8010
6002342
523-3543
523-3081
622-7104
523-3081
610-1399
609-5073
523-3081
669-4842
523-3611
609-4267
605-0586
627-3150
624-8637
610-4718
609-5124
523-3081
523-3081
523-3081
605-1648
523-2488
523-3251
523-3234
523-3148
523-3344
523-3074
523-3325
561-683-3899
503-3478
520-4057
523-3323
523-3777
523-3115
523-3476
523-3342
606-7262
523-3117
523-4083
523 8111
520-8040
523-3148
605-0586
523-8121
523-3519
523-3010
523-3658/3117
523-3291
523-3155
561-683-3899
523-3225
523-3322
523-3477
604-1089
523-3483
601-1913
523-3354
600 2040
520-8040
626-2518
523-3011
503-3095
CONTACT PERSON
Kevin Madore & Maya Krammer
Wini Mertens & Steve Lobban
Don & Lindsay Atherly
Stefano Ragagnin
Anne-Marie & Phillip McNeil
Brigitte Bachmann-Fairs
Doug & Madalon Richardson
Cassie & Brice Dial
Megs Yearwood
Bill & Adriane Taylor
Jenny Wildman
Maricia & Robert McMahon
Katie Valk
Tito Roveda
Rob & Kim McDaniel & Tonya Wakefield
Melissa Rea
Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
Costas & Sally Christ
Veronique McKenzie
Alice Brady
Felisha Brown
Alexis & Lloydia Caballero
Ralph Capeling
Erin Ivy
Veronique & Lance McKenzie
Nick & Kim Carpenter
Steve Christensen & Maretha McCullock
Egbert Cabral
Dewey Harshbarger
Veronique McKenzie
Jacki Tipton
Donna Celeste
Bradley Rinehart
Kay Westby
Stewart Krohn
Howard Cohen & Karen Kotansky-Cohen
Stefano Ragagnin & Nicoletta Sala
Cordelia Ford
Debbie Coston
Lynn Cotton
Gilbert Garbutt
Herbert Kollmann & Simone Gareis
Andria Villanueva
Linda Burrows
Denyse Rosa
Mary Toy
Elysia Dial
Mary Ann Dial
Ruth Turner/Dean Cabral
Veronique Mckenzie
Sonia Leslie
Evan Bull
Egbert Feijer
Veronique McKenzie
Marcus Perigo & Anna Dahlberg
Randolph Villanueva
Gary Geier
Veronque McKenzie
Cheryl Galipeau
Franco Gentile & Mariuccia Levoni
Jean Reed
David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
Dawn Pollard
Yvette Guild
Harry Eiley
Jodie Leslie
Tina Hess
Eugenie Adderly Gabourel
Hubert & Karen Young
Joyce Danz
Julia Leslie
Pamela & Karl Keck
Charles Leslie
Mark Mondier
Simone De Angelis
Ian McField
Cindy & Francisco Linarez
Lola Delgado
Lisa D’Amore
Lydia Villanueva
Slavek Machacka
Steve Bauer & Annemarie Glanzmann
Ellen & John Lee
Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell
Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod
Chuck Meares
Michel Ardoullie
Gary & Ann Miller
Ilsa Villanueva
Placencia BTIA Members cont.
Mirasol Villa
info@mirasolbelize.com
523-3481
MnM Hardware Placencia
duncker@btl.net
523-3517
Moorings Belize Ltd.
mooringsbelize@btl.net
523-3351
Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.
523-8141
Muzamanzie Photographs
muzamanzie@gmail.com
523-3563
Nautical Inn
nautical@btl.net
523-3595
Ocean’s Edge
oceansedge@vl.videotron.ca
514-606-5582
Ocean Motion Guide Service
oceanmotion@btl.net
523-3363
One World Rental
oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com
523-3618
Palmetto Bay Resort
carltonwatson@shaw.ca
671-4613
Palmetto Retreat
info@ctbelize.com
523-3481
Palmtree Designs
muzamanzie@btl.net
523-3563
Paradise Vacation Hotel
pvh@btl.net
523-3179
Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org
610-4718
Pickled Parrot Cabanas
pickledparrotbz@yahoo.com
624-2651
Philbin, Kevin & Tammy
postmaster@santacruzpetresort.com 625-0724
Placencia Bazaar
beachbazaar@yahoo.com
523-4309
maryann.inbz@yahoo.com
Placencia Pointe Townhomes
placencia_pointe@comcaste.net
719-282-3258
Placencia Tennis
bobbelize21@gmail.com
626-4015
Placencia Yacht Club
potoker@gmail.com
970-209-7251
Platinum Designs
hannah@sbplatinum.com
610-0327
Playa de Piratas Properties
playadepiratas@hotmail.com
523-3180
Property Pro Belize
info@propertyprobelize.com
523-3292
Ranguana Lodge
ranguana@btl.net
523-3112
RFG Insurance Agent
insurance@kittysplace.com
523-3636
Rumfish y vino
rumfish@btl.net
523-3293
Seahorse Dive Shop
seahorse@btl.net
523-3166
Seakunga Ltd.
info@seakunga.com
523-3644
Seaspray Hotel
info@seasprayhotel.com
523-3148
Sea View Properties
dewb@uniserve.com
604-5099
Secret Garden Day Spa
lee@secretgardenplacencia.com
523-3420
Secret Garden Restaurant
parkerin@hotmail.com
523-3617
Silver Leaf
yoliebrown@hotmail.com
970-944-2550
Singing Sands Inn
info@singingsands.com
523-8017
Siripohn Thai Massage
jenjira01@yahoo.com
620-8718
Smith, Stan & Mary
stanmary@btl.net
523-4306
South Environmental Association
fonbelize@yahoo.com
523-3377
South Water Resort
swr@btl.net
523-3308
Sunset Pointe Condos
ewinche713@aol.com
523-3314
Spectarte Gallery
spectarte@gmail.com
523-8019
Splash Dive Shop
patricia@splashbelize.com
523-3058
Stann Creek Auto Rental
powerscandy@hotmail.com
523-3284
Stepping Stones Resort
info@steppingstonesbelize.com
674-3474
Sunova Beach Gift Shop
zabeyles@btl.net
523-4060
Taylor, Winston
wftaylorii@yahoo.com
623 7971
The Arches
mrisk@trecinc.net
479-841-7970
The Inn at Robert’s Grove
info@robertsgrove.com
523-3565
The Joint Boutique
bricedial@yahoo.com
523-3712
The Maine Stay
drewtravers@gmail.com
523-3507
The North Beach
debanddave@btl.net
523-3207
The Placencia Hotel & Residences
info@theplacencia.com
520-4110
The Shak Beach Café
theshakbelize@yahoo.com
622-1686
The Villas at Cocoplum
BMannsfeld@yahoo.com
610-0294
The Yellow House
info@ctbelize.com
523-3481
Three Iguanas Villa
catilina@btl.net
605-0586
Tipsy Tuna
tipsytuna@hotmail.com
Toadal Adventures
debanddave@btl.net
523-3207
Toucan Lulu
reservations@toucanlulu.com
628-8474
Tony’s Gym
tony@belizefit.com
665-6685
Trade Winds
trdewndpla@btl.net
523-3122
Traveler’s Inn
523-3190
Trip N Travel
lgodfrey@btl.net
523-3205/3614
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor
tizy.lory@virgilio.it
Village Inn
info@thevillageinnbelize.com
523-3217
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar
wendylemus02@hotmail.com
523-3335
Weller, Jim & Cindy
jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com
523-3599
Werlwas, Robert
robert_werlwas@yahoo.com
523-3040
Westwind Hotel
westwind.hotel@gmail.com
523-3255
Whipray Caye Lodge
whipraycaye@yahoo.com
608-8130
White Sand Villa
jeangabebze@yahoo.com
604-7471
Wild Orchid Properties
aline@wildorchidproperties.com
670-3665
Yellow Bella
yellowbella@alice.it
605-0586
Yoli’s Bar
Yount, Doran & Kim
takunchances@yahoo.com
670-4130
Z-Touch Day Spa
yselazab@hotmail.com
523-3513
523-3081
523-3537
523-3206
610-1441
523-3594
514-697-9435
523-3484
620-9975
523-3081
603-5143
523-3256
719-488-1628
610-2428
623-5122
523-3112
523-3428
666-6934
523-3166
615-2925
609-3104
970-944-0552
520-8022
600-0375
523-3208
620-6649
662-6711
523-3264
605-0586
520-4112
628-6447
523-4028
604-6044
631-7427
609-7344
523-3205
623-3286
523-4016
610-1068
Veronique McKenzie
Dora Duncker
Renee Brown
Ray Twanow
Ed & Marion Carr
Sandy Johnson
Francine Martel
Bernard Leslie or Lavern Parham
Claudia Hardegger
Carlton Watson
Veronique McKenzie
Marion Carr
Alan & Deloris Stamm
Mary Toy
Wende Bryan/Denise Williams
Kevin & Tammy Philbin
Annette & Sonny Vernon
Pam Keck- President
Ed McBride & Carol Milnes
Robert & Lida Rodgers
Michael Potoker
Hannah Cowell
Ron Shivers
Yvette Guild Gagliano & Frank Gagliano
Joy Leslie
Kitty Fox
Pamela & John Solomon
Brian & Ardie Young
Ajinder Garcha & Bernard Burgos
Jodie & Norman Leslie
Diane Bulman
Lee Nyhus
Erin Parker
William & Jolanda Brown, Stefano/agent
Jean-Marc Tasse
Siriporn Thakham
Stan & Mary Smith
Shannon Romero
Alvin & Marie Cabral
Eric & Janis Winchester
Jenny Wildman
Patricia Ramirez
Candy Power
Chris & Sue Harris
Gillian Zabaneh
Winston Taylor
Mark Risk & Stefano Ragagnin
Bob & Risa Frackman; Elena Cuellar
Brice Dial & Carlen Hultgren
Drew Travers
Deborah & Dave Vernon
Marco Caruso
Magda Morales
Boris Mannsfield or Erin Ivy
Veronique McKenzie
Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark
Salva Zabaneh
David & Deb Vernon
Paul Fanning
Tony & Casey Pinder
Janice Leslie
Lucille Villanueva
Laura Godfrey & Fiona Macfarlane
Tiziana Del Col
Jacob Perez
Wendy Lemus
Jim & Cindy Weller
Robert Werlwas
George & Lisa Westby
Julian & Beverly Cabral
Jeanie Gabourel
Aline Habib
Stefano Ragagnin
Yolanda Tretheway
Doran & Kim Yount
Ysela Zabaneh
Become a member of the most active and fastest
growing BTIA chapter in Belize!!!!!
Stop by the Placencia Tourism Center
Today to find out how....
Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas
Aqua Oasis
Avadon Divers Ltd
Banana Tree House
Barefoot Beach Bar
Belize Sailing Charters
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club
Blue Garden House
Blue Lagoon Apartments
Captain Jak’s Cabanas
Caribbean Travel & Tours
Carol’s Cabana
Casa Placencia
Century21 BTAL
Coconut Cottage
Colibri House
Denyse’s Originals
Destinations Belize
Dianni’s Guest House
Easy Living Apartments
Eloise Travel Lodge
Evan’s Place
French Connection
French Louie Caye
Garden Cabanas
George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse
Harry’s Cozy Cabanas
Joy Tours
Julia’s Room
Kingfisher Adventures
La Chapelle Suites
La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant
Lydia’s Guest House
Manatee Inn
Maya Lodge
Michelo Flats
Miramar Apartments
Mirasol Villa
MnM Hardware Placencia
92-A2
87-E2
46-D3
35-B3
38-E3
99-C4
98-A2
88-E2
80-D3
52-D2
43-C3
53-C3
81-F2
93-B4
54-D4
55-E3
94-D3
42-C4
56-B3
57-C4
58-C3
59-D3
41-D5
33-D3
60-B3
89-E3
61-B3
44-C3
62-E3
45-E3
63-C4
25-C3
64-E3
65-F3
66-E2
67-F2
68-E3
69-C4
96-D3
97-B3
47-C4
BTIA MEMBERS LOCATED IN
PLACECNIA VILLAGE
Placencia: Home of the “Barefoot Perfect” Beaches
Placencia Health Center
Placencia Police
Fuel
Grocery Store
Bank
C3-1
D3-2
LEGEND
One World Rental
Paradise Vacation Hotel
Pickled Parrot Cabanas
Placencia Bazaar
Placencia Pointe Townhomes
Placencia Village Square
Placencia Yacht Club
Property Pro Belize
Ranguana Lodge
Rumfish y vino
Seahorse Dive Shop
Seaspray Hotel
Secret Garden Restaurant
Silver Leaf
Siripohn Thai Massage
South Environmental Association
South Water Resort
Sunset Pointe Condos
Splash Dive Shop
Sunova Beach Gift Shop
The Arches
The Joint Boutique
The North Beach
The Shak Beach Café
The Yellow House
Three Iguanas Villa
Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar
Toadal Adventures
Toucan Lulu
Trade Winds
Traveler’s Inn
Trip N Travel
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor
Village Inn
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar
Westwind Hotel
Whipray Caye Lodge
White Sand Villa
Yellow Bella
Z-Touch Day Spa
97-B3
47-C4
70-C4
71-B3
26-C3
7-D3
50-A1
43-C3
34-A5
43-C3
30-E3
43-C3
48-D4
79-E3
4-C3
24-C3
86- E2
43-C3
95-D3
72-B3
40-A1
49-C4
5-E3
85-E2
9-C3
73-E3
16-C4
8-D3
90-E2
39-E3
37-D3
75-F3
91-C5
83-C3
51-C4
43-C3
31-F4
15-C4
78-D4
32-E5
82-C3
29-F2
6-D3
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Placencia Sanitation Co. Re-Assessed Garbage Rates
The Board of Trustees for Placencia Water Board and Placencia
Sanitation Co. Ltd re-assessed the rates being charged for garbage
pick-up services. Their findings proved that all customers of
similar nature were not being charged the same. Some
establishments were not being charged at all. Having a company
that has always been operating at a loss and always in need of the
funds from other entities (namely The Village Council and The
Water Board), the Boards confirmed that shortage of income due to
lack of a standardized charging system is one reason why the
company has been failing.
GROUPS
SMALL
Other reasons include the initial purchase of old equipment that
kept on having mechanical failure which the Water Board tried to
fix by purchasing a tractor and a flat bed truck. Another reason is
the fixed cost of servicing of a loan, the rising cost of fuel for the
trucks, and salaries. The Company has always been managed on a
negative budget due to the lack of income and the high operating
costs.
CATEGORY
A
B
Both Boards then decided that the problem needs to be rectified.
They standardized the rates being charged for businesses by
categorizing all the types of businesses of similar nature. The
charges are not based on volume of garbage produced, but is rather
based by service. Households were not affected in any way;
adjustment was made only to businesses. In some cases, some
businesses have not seen an increase, but a decrease, while some
businesses remain the same.
The categorization is shown on the following table.
MEDIUM
A
North Valley Magazine Visits Belize
Belize City, Wednesday,
February 24th, 2010- Travel
Writer of North Valley
Magazine, Eric Fairchild, is
currently in country on a 5 day
familiarization trip.
North Valley Magazine is a fullcolor, full-gloss bi-monthly
publication providing content
that celebrates the lifestyles of
various communities within the
North Valley. Their editorial
focuses on living life to the
fullest, showcasing the best of
North Valley areas. It features
business profiles, travel
features, book reviews, health and fitness articles and stories that
touch on issues that are directly related to the lives of their
readers.
Eric first visited the ancient Maya City of Xunantunich where his
journey began with a passage across the scenic Mopan river via a
hand-cranked ferry and climbed the spectacular “El Castillo”
which provided a breathtaking view of the towns of San Ignacio,
Benque and the Guatemalan countryside. Then, it was off to
Placencia, a one-of-a-kind beach destination that attracts film
stars, backpackers, anglers and divers alike. There, he engaged in
sea kayaking and savory local cuisine. The final stop of his
itinerary will take him to La Isla Bonita, San Pedro where he will
snorkel Hol Chan & Shark Ray Alley, swim with the nurse sharks
and rays and encounter the large green moray eels and parrotfish.
Participating private sector partners who assisted in making this
trip a success included Tropic Air, Mata Chica Resort, El Pescador,
Elvis Kitchen, Cotton Tree Lodge, Lamanai Outpost Lodge, Island
Ferry and Sea-duced by Belize.
website www.belizetourism.org .
B
HOTELS 2 - 6 ROOMS
GIFT SHOPS
MASSAGE PARLOURS
DIVE SHOPS REAL ESTATE
OFFICE
BUSINESS OFFICES
LAUNDROMATS
ART GALLERY
OTHER BUSINESS LIKE
APARTMENT
FEE
$42.00
HOTEL 7 – 12 ROOMS
RESTAURANTS UP TO 4 TABLES (12 CHAIRS)
FAST FOOD ESTABLISH$55.00
MENTS
ICE CREAM PARLOURS
BARS
MEAT SHOP
BOUTIQUES
BAKERIES
OTHER SMALL SHOPS
OTHER BUSINESS LIKE
HOTELS 13 – 18 ROOMS
RESTAURANT 5 – 10 TABLES (40 CHAIRS)
GAS STATIONS
VEGITABLE SHOPS
(STORES)
TIRE & REPAIR SHOPS
OTHER BUSINESS LIKE
$75.00
HOTELS 19 – 24 ROOMS
RESTAURANTS 11 + TABLES (44 CHAIRS)
$110.00
HARDWARE STORES
GROCERY STORES – SUPERMARKETS
SMALL MARINE OR YACHT
CHARTERS
OTHER BUSINESS LIKE
HOTEL 25 + ROOMS
LARGE MARINE OR YACHT
CHARTERS
OTHER BUSINESS LIKE
LARGE
CONDO
TYPE OF BUSINESS
$250.00+ +
$22.00 PER UNIT
ANY ESTABLISHMENT WITH THREE ( 3) OR MORE COMBINED
BUSINESSES WILL BE CHARGED AT THE COMBINED RATES LESS 10%
ROUNDED TO THE NEAREST 5.
ANY ESTABLISHMENT WITHOUT A WATER METER, THE CHARGES WILL
BE ATTACHED TO THE LANDLORD’S BILL
All things pass eventually
Have you ever heard the concept of "seasons" in life? It
refers to an idea that nothing in life lasts forever, and
with time, all things change. Do you feel like your life is
in an unhappy state? Are you stuck in a rut? It will
pass! Sadly, this also applies to the good times as well.
The elation of a promotion, the excitement of a new
relationship--all will fade with time. Think creatively
about how to maximize the sweet times and minimize
the sour ones.
Sweet, sour, bitter, pungent, all
must be tasted.
- Chinese proverb
Spotlight on the Placencia BTIA - Seahorse Dive shop
Brian Young Sr. started out at
the Rum Point Inn, which was the
only resort on the peninsula at
that time. He set up the dive shop
there in 1990, working with Rum
Point’s owners George & Corol
Bevier, in creating quality tours
for those adventuresome tourists
that came to Belize. His brothers
Malcolm and Carlton joined him
there. In 1995, Brian felt the
need branch out and start his own
business. Seahorse Dive Shop
opened its doors in the year 1996
and was the first dive shop in the village of Placencia. Brian and
his wife Ardeth, affectionately known by most as Ardie, were the
only employees at that time but not for very long. The dive shop
was built out over the water right at the point – a perfect location
for launching tours out to the cayes.
Seahorse quickly became one of the most famous and popular dive
shops down south. Brian was one of the first to discover the Whale
Shark migration in 1990 while trying to come up with new and
exciting tours at Rum Point Inn. The tour was a hit! People loved
it! Then in 1996 bigger tours were organized officially for the
Whale Shark Tours and it soon became THE trip for Placencia’s
dive industry. Other excursions that are organized through
Seahorse Dive Shop are the Blue Hole Dive- which requires a 40ft
boat, Glover’s Reef & Shark Hole.
Over the years Seahorse Dive Shop and its work with whale
sharks has been featured on the Discovery Channel, National
Geographic, The Learning Channel and CNN. Seahorse Dive Shop
has also worked with many environmental groups including WWF.
Seahorse’s number one priority is safety. Knock on wood, Seahorse
Dive Shop has not encountered any incident from the first day its
Make Like A Bike & Tone Your Mid Section
Bicycle Crunches
Starting Position
Begin by lying on your back, placing your hands behind your ears.
Do not put your hands clasped behind your head. Lift your legs in
the air and bend your knees so that your legs form a 90 degree angle.
Action
Move your legs in a bicycle motion. When your left knee is closer to
your body, reach your right elbow to it. When your right knee is
closer to your body, reach your left elbow to it. Try performing the
exercise for 60 seconds in 2 sets.
Muscles Worked: Abs, Obliques
Time Involved: 4 minutes
Body Benefit: Tone up your belly and "love handles"
door opened till now. All guides
hired to work at Seahorse must be
local, knowledgeable and well
experienced guide. These guides
are trained by Brian and his
brother Carlton Jr. Brian was one
of Placencia’s first Dive Master
Instructor and still one up to this
present day.
All the tour services Placencia has
to offer from land to sea are
provided by Seahorse Dive Shop.
Sea tours include snorkeling,
diving, fishing & dive training. Land tours include exploring the
Jaguar Reserve, Mayan ruins & Monkey River. Several things that
make Seahorse so special and bring people back time after time
are its experienced, knowledgeable, and friendly guides. In
addition, satisfaction and safety is their number one priority. The
Young family is 4th generation Placencians and Seahorse is a
family run business. On any given day you’ll find sons Brian Jr.,
who now takes care of day to day operations, and Shaun head boat
captain at the dive shop.
Current Employees of Seahorse Dive Shop are Mr. Brian Young
Sr. (Owner), Mr. Carlton Young Jr. (Brother), Brian Young Jr &
Shaun Young. Seahorse also works with several freelance guides
such as Dorian Young, Dwayne Young, Doren Leslie, Nick Pollard
just to name of few.
Stop by Seahorse Dive Shop and get to know the crew. Or for more
information you can contact Seahorse at seahorse@btl.net , visit
their website www.belizescuba.com or call 501-523-3166.
PENINSULA VOLUNTEER FIRE
DEPT
Third Annual
Flaming Heart Ball
The Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department wishes to thank each
and every one of you whose attendance, participation, and
contributions made this year’s Flaming Heart Ball a huge success.
This annual event is our signature fundraiser to provide our
volunteer firefighters with the resources they need to safely and
effectively protect our community.
The volunteer firefighters, the PVFD Board of Directors, and the
Rotary Club of Placencia are extremely grateful for your support.
Thanks to you ~ not only did the evening turn out to be a great
party ~ but also a very successful fundraiser.
We look forward to seeing you next year for another sensational
Flaming Heart Ball!
Gift Certificate Donors
Contributors
The Rotary Club of
Avadon Dive Shop
Placencia
Belgian Cafe
Everyday SuperMarket
Bonefish Grill at
Inner Vibrations
Singing Sands Inn
Nang Kee SuperMarket
Boson’s Chair
Paradise Hotel
Caribbean Cabinet &
Perez Vegetable Stand
Furniture
Ron Pitt
Daytripper Catamaran
Placencia Coop & Ice
The Galley Restaurant
House
Goss Chocolates
Suzan Riegal
Grill n Go
Wallen’s Market &
Joy Tours
Hardware
Laru Beya
Stephanie Wandke
Lola’s Art
Ioni & Ms Gail Westby
Los Porticos
Salva & Gillian Zabaneh
Miller’s Landing
The Moorings
Myrtle’s
Nite Wind Tours
Omar’s Restaurant
Pickled Parrot
Placencia Bazaar
Purple Space Monkey
Radisson Fort George
Hotel & Marina
Rumfish Y Vino
Secret Garden
Restaurant
Splash Dive Shop
Sunova Gift Shop
Tommy’s Restaurant
Tutti Frutti
Wendy’s Restaurant
Special Guests from the
Belize National Fire
Service
Chief Briggs
Officer Middleton
Inspector Vernon
The Placencia Breeze March 2010 - Page 21
Your Belizean Breakfast
We’ve always been told that breakfast is
Tessa E. - Refried Beans, Fry Jacks, &
the most important meal of the day and
Bacon
here in Belize we have
David V. - Beans, Johnny Cake, & fry
such a wide
variety of delicious food that we got to
fish
thinking…
Pam T. - Fry Jacks!
“What
is
your
favorite
Belizean Breakfast? Like if you had to
Alyson P. - Fry jacks, beans and cheese
have it EVERY morning for the rest of
Larry S.- Fry Jacks!! Hands down.
your life what would it be?” We asked
Sandy A.- Fry Jacks, beans, and some
fresh fruit.
people and these were the results…..
Dasha S. - Fry Jacks and Guava Jelly
Robinson C.- Oats and condensed
milk...yum!
OR thick flour tortillas and beans OR
Fried Fish (in coconut oil) and Johnny
Nettie V. - fried fish......:)
Cakes OR Hash Fish and Creole Bread (preferably Ms.
Felisha B. Fry jack.... with fry bean (home-made)& butt
Nora's bread) Wait, was I supposed to chose one?
bacon....luv it!!!
Lola D. - Pizza...
Deb V. - Simple toast out of Creole bread with home
made guava jam If I could go back in time, the same jelly
Martha S. - Beans, hot sauce, bacon and fried eggs.
on Miss Cuncu's fire hearth Johnny cakes with a li' burn
on the bottom.
Marissa G. - gaucho (sp) beans, cheese, and ketchup roll
up in a tortilla like a burritos.
Mary T.- The huevas rancheros with fry jack and eggs
sunny side up at Wendy's.
Gram B. - anything w/ beans, preferably tortilla, cheese,
egg and lots of Marie Sharps. Fry jacks can be subsisted
on any given Sunday.
Brice D. - Eggs, Refried Beans & Johnny Cakes.
Adriane T. - Fry jacks (or tortillas), egg, beans, cheese
and salsa.
Fiona M - Tortilla, beans, cheese, hashed fish and a
piece of fruit.
Cassie D. - Custard w/ condensed milk & John the
Bakerman White Bread.
Zelma M - Fry Fish and fry beans and Fry jacks. Love it
What is YOUR favorite Belizean breakfast?
Combating Climate Change with Blue Carbon Sinks
Article by: The Coral Reef Alliance
Most studies about coral reefs and
climate change focus on the
impacts that increased levels of
carbon dioxide will have on reef
ecosystems. Higher concentrations
of carbon dioxide threaten corals
with increasing sea surface
temperatures, ocean acidification,
sea level rise, and intensifying
tropical storms. However, a recent
United Nations report presents a
different angle on this relationship:
the conservation of coral reefs and
their associated coastal marine
Primary school students of San Pedro visit a mangrove forest that is
ecosystems could actually be the protected in the Bacalar Chico National Park.
key to combating climate change.
According to the report Blue Carbon: The Role of Healthy Oceans
in Binding Carbon, marine ecosystems such as mangroves, salt
marshes, and seagrasses capture and store between 800 and 1,650
million tons of carbon a year, equal to about half the annual
emissions of the global transport sector. These marine vegetated
habitats cover less than one percent of the seabed, yet account for
over half of all carbon storage in ocean sediment. Furthermore,
though their combined biomass amounts to less than one percent
of the biomass of plants on land, they store a comparable amount
of carbon, making them one of the most intense carbon sinks on
the planet. These ecosystems are now referred to as “blue carbon
sinks.”
Preserving and restoring marine vegetated ecosystems could
contribute to offsetting up to seven percent of current fossil fuel
emissions over the next two decades, and it would accomplish that
task at a fraction of the cost of implementing carbon capture and
storage technologies at power plants. That figure is equal to more
than half of the carbon offsets projected for reducing rainforest
destruction. What’s more, while
carbon captured and stored on
land may be locked away for
mere decades, carbon stored in
the oceans remains for
millennia.
Unfortunately, though, coastal
vegetated habitats are being
lost at an increasingly rapid
pace. Since 1940, more than
thirty percent of both
mangroves and seagrass beds
have been lost, and we are
currently loading between two
and seven percent of our blue
carbon sinks annually –a sevenfold increase over loss rates half a century ago. This rate of
destruction is much faster than the rate of destruction of
rainforests, and current trends might see these ecosystems nearly
disappear within a few decades.
The health of coral reefs is inseparable from the health of these
closely associated ecosystems; seagrass beds and mangroves, in
particular are found nearly everywhere that coral reefs occur, and
many species rely on a combination of these habitats over the
course of their lives. It is therefore critical that the management
plans and the design of marine protected areas (MPAs) consider all
of these related ecosystems. Zones B and C of the Hol Chan Marine
Reserve are designated areas protecting such habitats, and
CORAL’s holistic Coral Reef Sustainable Destination (CRSD)
model encourages just this kind of integrated thinking. CORAL
supports effective management of MPAs around the world that
include seagrass and mangrove habitats in addition to coral reefs,
and we are also supporting community efforts to curtail the
destruction of these habitats and grant them
more official protections. While
CRSD wasn’t designed with
blue carbon sinks in mind, the
new information about the
great importance of marine
vegetated habitats further
demonstrates the value of a
holistic
approach
to
conservation. By taking into
consideration the whole coral
reef ecosystem and all of the
factors that influence its health,
CORAL’s work has been
helping preserve these
additional habitats that we now
know are ultimately helping to
protect coral reefs –and all
other ecosystems – from the
A mangrove propagule develops impacts of climate change.
on suitable substrate
Word of the Month
Salient - \SAY-lee-unt; SAYL-yunt\ ,
adjective;
1.Shooting out or up; projecting.
2.Forcing itself on the attention; prominent; conspicuous;
noticeable.
3.Leaping; springing; jumping.
noun:
1.An outwardly projecting part of a fortification, trench
system, or line of defense.
2.A projecting angle or part.
He gave science an exciting, positive image when many
Americans were skeptical of it, worried that its most salient
effect was to disenchant the universe and undercut religion.
Chinese “Belize Guide & Map” Travel
Guide launched in Taiwan
The 2010 Taipei International Book Exhibition was the ideal event
to present the new “Belize Guide & Map”
which took place from January 27th to
February 1st.
The Embassy of Belize in Taiwan along with
the Central American Trade Office (CATO)
also in Taiwan together with support from
the Belize Tourism Board and the Embassy
of Belize in Taiwan joined efforts in the
production of a “Belize Guide and Map” in
Chinese (with English sub-titles).
The Belize Guide & Map was launched at the
2010 Taipei International Book Exhibition held earlier this year
from January 27th to February 1st, 2010 by Belize’s Embassy in
Taiwan.
The Chinese written Belize Guide & Map was put together by a
team of travel writers who visited Belize last year and were hosted
by the Belize Tourism Board and the tourism private sector. It is
complete with destination information on Belize’s tourism
attractions, maps, lists of “must eat local cuisines”, “must-buy
souvenirs”, ‘must-try popular activities” and even a segment on
“Plus+ Life in Belize by Taiwanese immigrants”, as well as sources
of information in the planning of trips to Belize. The Guide was
developed to promote Belize in Taiwan and other Asian markets
interested in visiting Belize.
The Belize Tourism Board is pleased to have partnered with the
Embassy of Belize in Taiwan, the Central America Trade Office
and the Embassy of Belize in Taiwan in their efforts to promote
Belize in Taiwan and Asia and looks forward to a continued
working relationship.
The Asian market has slowly demonstrated interest in Belize both
as a vacation and investment destination.
website www.belizetourism.org.
Placencia Tourism Center’s Updated Tour Guide License List As of 14 March, 2010
Alfonzo Zuniga
25 Sept, 10
Alfred Williams
11 Feb, 11
Alrin Muschamp
10 Jan, 11
Alexander Garbutt 28 Jan, 11
Andria Villanueva In Process
Anthony Eiley
8 Dec, 10
Arthur Vernon
23 Apr, 10
Basilio Mes
14 Jan, 11
Ben Bol
11 Nov, 10
Bernard Leslie
22 Dec, 10
Bertrand Garbutt 23 Apr, 10
Brent Young
21 Nov, 10
Bruce Godfrey
13 Sept, 10
Carlton Young Jr 23 Apr, 10
Charles Leslie Sr. 11 Dec, 10
Cirilo Chun
21 Feb, 11
Claudia Chon
11 Mar, 10
Clint Villanueva
3 April, 10
Clive Garbutt
19 Mar, 10
Condrad Villanueva 14 Dec, 10
Cyrillo Cal
4 Dec, 10
Dale Godfrey
13 May, 10
Daniel Cabral
7 Feb, 11
David Vernon
In process
Dermin Shivers
19 Mar, 10
Derwin Garbutt
24 Mar, 10
Devin Lozano
3 Apr, 10
Doren Leslie
28 Jan, 11
Dorian Young
23 Apr, 10
Earl Godfrey
28 Jan, 11
Ed Carr
11 Mar, 11
Egbert Cabral
11 Feb, 11
Eloy Cuevas
3 Oct, 10
Elton Eiley
4 Nov, 10
Eric Forman
14 Dec, 10
Ernest Garcia
3 Apr, 10
Evaristo Muschamp 21 Jan, 11
Eworth Garbutt
4 Dec, 10
Francisco Linarez 22 Dec, 10
Gareth Longsworth 14 Mar, 11
George "Benji" Eiley 11 Feb, 11
Gilbert Garbutt
8 Dec, 10
Glen Eiley
13 June, 10
Harold Neal
28 Jan, 11
Henry Tucker
10 Jan, 11
Hubert Neal
30 Dec, 10
Ian Cuevas
11 Feb, 11
Ivan Leslie Sr
8 Dec, 10
Jason Williams
14 Jan, 11
Jeremy Garcia
13 Oct, 10
Jeremy Joe Garbutt 11 Feb, 10
Julian Cabral
11 Feb, 11
Kazerine Garbutt 25 Jan, 11
Kenroy Eiley
13 May, 10
Kylon Garbutt
2 Mar, 11
Kurt Godfrey
3 Apr, 10
Lance McKenzie 20 Jul, 10
Leopold Leslie
14 Dec, 10
Leslie Vernon
24 Jan, 11
Linda Garcia
18 Sept, 10
Lisa Carne
In process
Louis Godfrey
11 Feb, 11
Lloydia Westby
8 Dec, 10
Malcolm Young
19 Mar, 10
Natasha Gibson
14 Dec, 10
Nick Pollard
8 Dec, 10
Patricia Ramirez
11 Feb, 11
Prince Gongora
11 Mar, 11
Rafael Villanueva 4 Nov, 10
Randolph Villanueva Jr 14 Dec, 10
Randolph Villanueva Sr. 13 Nov, 10
Raymond Gordon 4 Dec, 10
Reina Eiley
21 Mar, 10
Rene Leslie
22 Dec, 10
Shawn Young
11 Aug, 10
Stephen Lopez
11 Feb, 10
Walter Garbutt
23 Apr, 10
Warren Garbutt
4 Jan, 11
Wayne Castellanos In Process
Verna Z Coleman 30 Dec, 10
Zane Westby21 Feb, 11
Zeferino Mes
22 Dec, 10
Please note that there may be licensed
guides that may not appear on this list.
Feel free to contact the Placencia
Tourism Center for further information.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ON S.I. No. 115 of 2009:
Coastal Zone Management Authority (Sport Fishing) Regulations
In an effort to answer many of the questions about the new Sport
Fishing legislations that were signed in late 2009, the Coastal
Zone Management Authority has put together a FAQ, ‘Frequently
Asked Questions’ sheet, to help stakeholders and the general
public understand what the legislation is about and how it will
affect them. Keep in mind that this legislation was drafted to
ensure easy enforcement as well as better protection for the fish
species. For this reason, the clearly states that if you want to go
fishing, and you do not have a commercial fishing license, then you
will need a sport fishing license.
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1. What is considered ‘Sport Fishing’?
- “Sport Fishing means fishing for the purpose of leisure or
competition only, and not for the commercial purpose of
selling, exporting or otherwise.”
2. What considered leisure? **
- From the dictionary it means ‘in one's leisure time: at one's
convenience’. For the purposes of this act, it is interpreted to
mean ‘not done as part of a job or in exchange for payment of
any kind.’ This would include for subsistence purposes, to
feed yourself and family, sharing your catch with friends or
family, etc.
3. Who needs a Sport Fishing license?
- “Every person desirous of engaging in sport fishing within
Belizean waters shall apply in writing to the Minister or to a
person or authority (CZMA) authorized in writing by the
Minister, as the case may be, for a sport fishing license.”
- Basically, if you want to go fishing, and you do not hold a
commercial fishing license, you will need a sport fishing
license.
4. How do I get a Sport Fishing license?
- Licenses are distributed through the CZMA or authorized
distributor throughout the country. A list of distributors will
soon be available.
- Yearly licenses have to be applied for at the CZMA office.
Licenses will be mailed or can be picked up after three
business days.
In the near future, you will be able to apply for and purchase
your sport fishing license online at our CZMA website.
5. How much does a license cost?
Licenses are sold based on how long you want it for. Below is
the fee structure:
FISHING PERIOD
FEES IN BELIZE DOLLARS
One (1) Day
One (1) Week
One (1) Year
$20.00
$50.00
$100.00
6. If I am aboard a boat and others are fishing, but am
not fishing, do I also need a sport fishing license?
- Non fishing persons aboard the boat eg. wives or children also
require a license. The law states that (Sec. 8) “A person is
deemed to be engaged in sport fishing if (a) he is on a boat or
engaged or employed on a boat while in used or equipped for
sport fishing in the waters of Belize.
- As stated in the introduction of this FAQ sheet, this
legislation was drafted to make enforcement as simple as
possible. If you are fishing, and do not have a commercial
fishing license, you will need a sport fishing license.
7. If I am fishing for a fish that is not on the list outlined
as Sport Fish, do I need a license? **
- Again, once you are fishing, and do not have a commercial
fishing license, you will need a Sport fishing license. The type
of fish does not matter, as long as you do not have a
Commercial Fishing license to catch fish, you will need to get
a Sport fishing license.
8. Are all the fish on the list of sport fish in the Fisheries
legislation protected?
- The list of fish outlined in the Fisheries legislation is only a
list of commonly targeted sport fish and is not a
comprehensive list. There are other fish species that are not
on the list that are also considered sport fish.
GOSS CHOCOLATE
MADE IN BELIZE
AVAILABLE ON THE PENINSULA
ORGANICALLY GROWN
Placencia: Wallen’s Market, Everyday Grocery, Placencia Tourism Office, Sunova Beach Gift
Shop, Beach Bazaar, Michelo’s Café, Chabil Mar Villas, Turtle Inn, Placencia Grocery,
Nang Kee Market, Tutti-frutti Italian Gelato Shop
Seine Bight: Lola’s Art, Danube Restaurant, Moorings, Western Horizon Grocery &
Restaurant, Peninsula Store, RFG Insurance, and
Blue Crab Beach ~ ~ Home of Goss Chocolate 523-3544
Your child's caffeine intake:
How much is too much?
Limit Soda
Though there are 24 hours in
every day, it seems there's
never enough time to
accomplish everything you need
to do as a parent. Trying to
integrate healthy habits into
your family's already hectic
schedule can add even more
stress. But when you make time
for healthy habits, you'll find
yourself with extra energy, less
stress and a greater ability to
take on life's challenges.
Getting healthy doesn't happen overnight. Take your time, enjoy
the ride, and make one small change at a time. Here is one habit
you can easily fit into your routine today.
Cut back on the amount of soda your family drinks.
You probably wouldn't offer a young child coffee, yet parents
regularly serve their children soft drinks and sodas that contain
caffeine. Adults should limit their own caffeine intake to less than
400 milligrams daily. Although the U.S. hasn't developed caffeine
guidelines for kids, Canadian guidelines suggest that preschool
children consume no more than 45 milligrams of caffeine (one can
of soda) daily.
Besides being devoid of nutrients, these beverages have negative
effects on both children and adults, including jitters, nervousness,
headaches, difficulty concentrating or sleeping, and nausea. These
effects are compounded even more in children because they're
smaller. Because caffeine is also a diuretic, causing more frequent
urination, too much can contribute to dehydration--especially on
hot, humid days.
Blogger Travel Writer & Photographer in Belize
Belize City, Wednesday, February 24th, 2010- Blogger/Travel
Writer Holly Corbett & Photographer, Michael Bristol are
currently in Belize from February 22nd – March 3rd, 2010 visiting
both inland and offshore Belize.
Her award winning travel blog is
www.LostGirlsWorlds.com and gets
20,000 unique monthly visitors (plus
over
1,500
followers
on
Twitter). Holly’s blog will include a
six-part web series covering all aspects
of Belize and will also focus on Belize
as a romantic destination for couples
seeking both adventure and wellness.
In addition to her blog, Holly has
secured an assignment with Healing
Lifestyles & Spa, which has a
circulation of 75,000. This magazine
focuses on nurturing and healing alternatives for the global
community and its exquisite photography and comprehensive
editorial coverage let the reader explore the many rewards of
healthy living. Holly will also be pitching to Redbook Magazine
(circulation 2.3 million) with a similar story angle. Redbook is a
magazine published for women with articles pertinent to all facets
of day to day living. Stories feature real women and celebrities
divulging struggles, hardships, successes and triumphs in their
lives.
The couple’s itinerary will take them to La Isla Bonita, San Pedro
where they will engage in a wonderful snorkel with nurse sharks
and rays at Hol Chan & Shark Ray Marine Reserve, enjoy a spa
treatment and some yoga. The next stop on their itinerary will
take them to Placencia for a tour of Cockscomb Basin Wildlife
Sanctuary and a visit to the ancient Maya City of Lubaantun. The
final leg of their itinerary will take them to Punta Gorda to spend
a day immerse in the Maya culture of Belize.
“The Internet is a major medium for facilitating travel and social
networks have become a great marketing tool for Belize,”
comments Ag. Tourism Director, Shakira Tsai. Holly’s blog will
further contribute to the BTB’s promotional efforts and build
Belize’s presence online on the heels of its first recently held
Blogger’s press trip in November of last year. This avenue has
been an effective means of reaching the consumer and creating
more buzz about Belize’s tourism product”. “The additional
magazine features will further compliment and generate more
demand with a different audience reach,” commented Tsai.
Participating private sector partners who assisted in making this
trip a success included Hidden Treasure Restaurant, The Phoenix
Resort, Maya Island Air, Victoria House, Amigos del Mar Dive
Shop, The Inn @ Roberts Grove, Blancaneaux Turtle Inn, Hickatee
Cottage, Blue Water Grill, Elvis Kitchen, Red Ginger Restaurant,
Akbol Yoga Resort, The Secret Garden Spa and International
Belize Tourism Marketing.
website www.belizetourism.org .
Frequently asked questions about new Sports Fishing License
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Only three species on that list are protected namely the
Tarpon (Megalops atlanticus), Permit (Trachinotus falcatus),
and the Bonefish (Albula vulpes).
These three fish species are for ‘catch and release’ purposes
only. The other species on the list can be kept after catching.
9. What does ‘Catch and Release’ mean?
- Catch and Release fishing means that once any of the
protected fish species is caught, it must be released back into
the water where it was caught utilizing the ‘Best Practices’
guide for responsible angling.
10. I am a tour guide that does a lot of sport fishing tours.
Do I need a Sport fishing license?
- Yes, you will need a sport fishing license. However, the
CZMA is working with the Belize Tourism Board to look at
exemptions for tour guides who already have their tour guide
license. In such cases, applications for exemptions may be
granted.
11. Is it possible to get an exemption for my child who is
under 15years old, or my father who is over 65years
old?
- Exemptions may also be granted for children under 15yrs and
over 65 years old if application for such an exemption is
received by the CZMA.
12. If I am standing on a dock or on casually fishing from
the shore, will I still need a Sport Fishing license?
- The law, as it is written, does not care where the fishing is
done. As long as you are fishing for ‘leisure’ and do not have a
commercial fishing license, then you will be required to have a
sport fishing license.
13. If I am fishing in the river, do I still need a Sport
fishing license?
- Sport fishing in fresh water is still sport fishing under the
definition given above. It is the act of fishing for ‘leisure’ and
thus includes ‘leisure’ fishing in both freshwater and marine
habitats.
SUDUKO PUZZLE
6
9
3
2
6
1
1 5
6
3
4 2
9
9
6
8
2 1 4
5
4
Here are the rules of the puzzle - There is really
only one rule: Fill in the grid so that Every row, Every
column, and Every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1
through 9
** The answers to these questions have been verified by the
Attorney General’s Ministry.
If you have any other questions about this new Sport Fishing
legislation, please feel free to contact us here at the CZMA office.
ACCOMMODATIONS
South of Airstrip
Easy Living Apartments - 4 two bedroom apartment units in the heart
of the village. Central air, carpeted, fully-equipped kitchen, & veranda.
Each unit sleeps a max. of four persons - 1 queen sized bed, 2 twins. Internet
service available. Less than 100 yards from the beach and within easy
walking distance of dive shops, tour guides and restaurants. Taxi service
available. For more info call: 523-3524 or 626-8662 fax: 227-0849, email:
info@easyliving.bz website: http://www.easyliving.bz
One World Rentals: Seven beautiful, comfortable and immaculate
studios and rental houses around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, wireless
internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom,
fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the
“Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at
5233618 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA
accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax.
Ranguana Lodge: 5 Private ocean view cabins located right on the
beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have three private airconditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator,
coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a
hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds,
fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a
hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/
fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website:
www.ranguanabelize.com
The North Beach offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full
kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each
suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north
end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy
Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail
info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com
Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize!
9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker
(coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122;
Email: trdewndpla@btl.net
North of the Airstrip
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the
beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and
fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 523-8010; email:
taylors@btl.net; Website: www.gotobelize.com/barnacle
Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4
beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate.
Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: sales@bluecrabbeach.com
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach
houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay
leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/fax: 523-2488;
Email: greenparot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Miller’s Landing: Seaside Eco-tourist resort, lush natural gardens,
farthest from road noise, bird haven, fresh water pool, secluded beach,
personalized service. Tel 523-3010, email: millersplacencia@yahoo.com,
Singing Sands Inn: on Maya Beach, 6 private thatched cabanas on the
beach, with own bath & patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Roll away beds
available to accommodate families w/children. Bonefish Grill on site
Beautiful landscaping w/ swimming pool. Tel:
520-8022
Email: info@singingsands.com
The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort.
Deluxe beachfront rooms w/private bath, ceiling fans, cable TV & A/C.
Restaurant, bar, 3 - 50’ Pools, Jacuzzis, Conference Center, Tennis court,
Fitness room, Internet room & Gift shop. Land and sea tours. Canoes,
kayaks, sailboats, windsurfing boards & bikes for our guests use. Tel: 5233565; Fax: 523-3567; Email: info@robertsgrove.com; Website:
www.robertsgrove.com.
The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare,
The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front
property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class
accommodations starting from Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites.
Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to
indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy
access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from
one location. Tel: 520-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com.
At The Cayes
Ranguana Caye: is a privately owned two-acre island, managed by The
Inn at Robert’s Grove. Located on the reef with three charming wood
cabanas.
Meals and beverages are available. Ranguana offers prime
diving, snorkeling and fishing. Robert’s Grove PADI Dive Center will rent
tanks and dive & snorkel equipment on the island as well as
kayaks. Moorings are available. Reservations for dinner or lodging call 5233565.
Robert’s Caye: If you didn’t know better, you’d think you’d landed in
Bora Bora. Robert’s Caye, privately owned and managed by Robert’s Grove,
is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) on a one acre island with
four tastefully appointed cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana
is outfitted with a king bed, full bathroom with hot and cold running showers,
and a private terrace with hammocks and stairs that descend directly into the
Caribbean. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three
meals daily – or on your private cabana terrace if you’d prefer. An ideal
setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island
paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water, ideal for swimming (right off
your own terrace), snorkeling and diving. The nearby flats are renowned for
fishing as well. The inn is happy to arrange rendezvous diving, fishing and
snorkeling guides – even a massage therapist -- upon request. Kayaks and
snorkeling gear are complimentary to island guests. Reservations for dinner
or lodging call 523-3565
Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the
heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to
roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room,
and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals
are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the
natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of
beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and
even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the
southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian
Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE:
501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@yahoo.com,
WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com
MEALS
Dining Around in Placencia Village
French Connection - Best Meal in Belize - Conde Nast traveler.
Exquisite modern European cuisine using only the freshest local produce.
Catch the new early bird set menu from 5 - 6.30. Enjoy the ever changing a la
carte menu we are famous for under our thatch. Or why not swing by for a
drink and sample our light bites at the new martini bar. M/C and visa
accepted. Closed Thursdays. Website: www.frenchconnection.bz, Email:
mail@frenchconnection.bz, We strongly recommend reservations @ 523
3656. French Connection has a new location, we are now on the main road
opposite Scotia Bank.
Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Restaurant serving seafood,
homemade pizza, appetizers, fajitas, burgers & salads. Great blender drinks
& ice cold Belikin beer. Happy Hour Rum drinks from 5-6 p.m. daily. Ten
‘Dolla’ Lunch Special noon to 2p.m. Tel: 624-2651. Open 12 noon to 9 pm
Everyday. Cabanas also available. Visa only.
The “Inn” Spots - North of Placencia Village
DANUBE Austrian Restaurant
EAT - DRINK - RELAX in a
romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Viennese Schnitzel,
Goulash, Dumplings, famous Apple Strudel and more. CIGARS from Cuba
and Mexico. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4.30pm-6pm. Open
4:30pm - 10:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Ph: 610-0132, www.danubebelize.com
Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef
changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international
cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: greenparot@btl.net
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro: A creative, modern menu. Prepared with
the freshest local ingredients and infused with flavors from around the world.
Open to the public all day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anywhere
in between. Visa/MC. Indoor and outdoor tables, right on the beach.
Reservations are recommended for dinner (520-8040). Closed Mondays
Miller’s Landing: Specializing in gourmet pizzas & different evening
special, Icy cold drinks, great music, poolside bar. Available for private
functions 523-3010. .
Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy dining on the beach front in the open air
Bonefish Grill restaurant. The menu features traditional Belizean dishes as
well as Asian, Italian & French influenced entrees. Closed Tuesdays, 5pm9pm for dinner. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Call 520-8022.
All major credit cards accepted
The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Offers two dining venues: The
romantic, fine dining Seaside Restaurant, with a world class menu created
by Frank Da Silva, their talented North American chef. The Seaside serves
breakfast, lunch & dinner and offers a bar and wine cellar. We accept credit
cards. For reservations at both call 523-3565.
The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar
and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front
building, with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at
the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest
in the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10
a.m.-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 520-4110 for pick up of
any number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for info about our
restaurant & bar.
CHEERS -
Placencia Peninsula Bars
J-Byrds:Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm.
And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412
Singing Sands Inn’s two bars, The Bonefish Grille pool side from 11
AM to 10 PM and Chez Albert’s from 11 AM to 11:30 PM at the end of our
200 ft pier under a Thatched roof! Special drink nights to appeal to your taste
buds! Closed on Tuesdays. Tel: 520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve
you. Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your
taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy
hour on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikins and a variety of
Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 520-4110 for reservation for
pick up of groups 4 or more.
Tipsy Tuna - Located on the beach, our seaside bar is open
Sunday and Tuesday - Thursday, 11:30 am - 10pm and 'till
midnight Friday & Saturday. Offering live entertainment and
great happy hour specials. Bar food menu available. Our indoor
bar is open Sunday-Wednesday, 7pm-Midnight and ThursdaySaturday, 7pm-2am. Karaoke Thursdays, pool tables and pay per
view events on multiple televisions. Follow us on Facebook for
updates and announcements.
Tel: 523-3089; Email:
tipsytuna@hotmail.com
Coffee Shops
SERVICES
Chocolatier
Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively
in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar,
whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on the
Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com
Food Markets
Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, &
specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 523-3316 or
523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com
Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
Internet Access
Placencia Office Supply: HIGH SPEED INTERNET. CD Burning,
USB, Floppy, Card Readers, Laptop - Wireless/LAN accessible, Printing,
Faxing, Copies, Passport Photos, Publishing, Laminating, Stationery. Tel/
Fax: 523-3205, Email: lgodfrey@btl.net
Singing Sands Inn offer wireless internet access, faxing, copies and CD
burning. Tel: 520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
Photography
Muzamanzie Photographs – contact us for wedding photographs,
Singing Sands Inn in Maya Beach offers espresso , latte, cappuccino all
day long. Closed on
email:nfo@singingsands.com
Singing Sands Inn offers right from their dock scuba diving and
snorkeling trips to the reef or snorkel right in front of our beautiful reef just
feet away! Kayak expedition is also available. Inland excursions, Monkey
River tour, inshore and offshore fishing, Mayan ruins and much more. Tel:
520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
Tuesdays.
Tel:
520.8022
or
Gift Shops & Art Galleries
Art ‘N’ Soul Gallery: FINEST Art in town, featuring over 100 local
Artist! Just North of main peir on the Famous Sidewalk. Open 9 am - 6 pm,
503-3088.
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula.
Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American
crafts.
Lola Arts: In Seine Bight Village open from 8am-9pm. Phone 601-1913
Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery,
jewelry, arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art.
Maya Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank.
Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm
and by appointment! Tel 523 4309.
Robert’s Grove Boutique: Local arts and crafts, jewelry and fashion.
Tel: 523-3565.
Singing Sands Inn in Maya Beach offers arts and crafts and souvenirs
from local artists. Tel: 520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
Spectarte Gallery at Maya Beach a visit that will excite and delight
with a cornucopia of unique furnishings and works of art. 10 am - 4 pm or
by appointment 523 8019 next to Bayshore Limited Real Estate
Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Located on the sidewalk in Placencia
Village near the Tipsy Tuna. Offering a wide variety of t-shirts, Belizean
souvenirs, beachwear, jewelry, Tipsy Tuna & Belikin souvenirs and much
more! Take advantage of 10% Tuesdays where you get 10% off most items
every Tuesday! Monday - Saturday, 8am-noon & 2-6 pm. . Tel: 5234060
TOUR PROVIDERS
Ocean Motion Guide Service - Snorkel, Manatee Watch, Fishing,
Monkey River, Jaguar Preserve, & Mayan Ruins. Ph: 523-3363 or 523- 3162
email: oceanmotion@btl.net
The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours,
inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island
Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters
as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call
520-4110 for booking. Fax: 520-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com
Website: www.theplacencia.com
Robert’s Grove Dive Center Member PADI Int’l Resort Assn, offers
daily Scuba diving and snorkeling trips to the reef and cayes with licensed
insured PADI dive masters and guides on the inn’s new 48 foot Pro Dive
Boat. The Fishing Center features on-property licensed guides for fishing
charters -- bone-fishing, fly fishing and trolling. The Inn also operates
Horseback Riding and Buggy Tours, its own Eco Tours to Monkey River,
Jaguar Reserve and Maya Ruins. For Diving, Snorkeling or Fishing at
Ranguana Caye and Robert’s Caye call Robert’s Grove for day use fees and
overnight rates. For all tour services: Phone:523-3565; Email:
info@robertsgrove.com; Website: www.robertsgrove.com.
Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing,
river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356;
Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com
portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email:
muzamanzie@yahoo.com
Real Estate
Ocean Motion Real Estate - Specialized in the sale & listing of
properties. Beach Front, Lagoon Front, Commercial & Residential Lots,
Resorts, Cayes, & House w/ Lots. Ph: 523-3162 or 523-3363, Cell: 6022152 or 660-2863.
Email: oceanmotionbelize@hotmail.com or
oceanmotion@btl.net visit: www.oceanmotionplacencia.com
The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums,
Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our
planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site
management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property
options. Please call 5204110 or 610-3600 or email
madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with our agents and view our piece of
paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com
The Villas at Cocoplum will certainly be the premier Condominium
residence in Belize. We offer you an exceptional high-quality home with
nonstandard features in a low-density, environmentally friendly setting. The
West Indies-inspired architecture will provide a home that is not only open,
comfortable & tropical, but also in tune with the relaxed environment
Placencia is famous for. Please visit our on-site sales office just south of
Maya beach where the road is paved. M-F 9-5. Office # 523-3263. Cell 6100294. Email: Boris@theVillasatCocoplum.com. www.theVillasatCocoplu
m.com.
Airlines
Maya Island Air, the safer alternative to air travel in Belize, announces
its new San Pedro Sula, Honduras route. Questions?? Call 523-4072. Maya
Island Air...because we do more!!
Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights
throughout Belize. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call
523-3410.
Rentals - ( Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles)
Singing Sands Inn offer reliable bicycle rental service and see through,
clear bottom kayak in Maya Beach by the hour, half day, full day or weekly.
Competitive rates. Tel: 520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
Shipping Service
BelizeConnection.net- Your buying and shipping service form USA to
Big Creek Port or by air contact: belizemail@comcast.net or Pole at 6061501
Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy
The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have
your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials,
manicures & pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request.
For reservation call 520-4110.
Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove What better place to relax, repair,
rejuvenate -- body and soul - than on the white sand beach of the Placencia
Peninsula. At the heart of this seaside setting is Robert's Grove SEA SPA,
the inn's full-service spa. The Sea Spa's oceanfront location is ideal for
succumbing to the sea's healing power. Treatment rooms are inside thatch
roofed beach cabanas. Treatments -- including massages, facials, body
wraps, manicures and pedicures -- are adapted to your specific needs and
administered by professionals. For reservations call 523-3565
Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage,
Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body
Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 7 pm. Call 620-8718 or
600-0375, email: siripornthakham@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka
Wedding Planning
The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your
weddings quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest
selection of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from
our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or
thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or
adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also
offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event
Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax:
520-4112 or email; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com
Website: www.theplacencia.com
Robert's Grove offers complete wedding planning and packages -- both
at the resort and its private Caye. For further information contact 523-3565;
or visit www.robertsgrove.com; Email info@robertsgrove.com
Singing Sands Inn can easily plan your entire weeding in our exclusive
beautiful boutique Inn. Tel: 520.8022 or email: info@singingsands.com
RAFFLE * RAFFLE * RAFFLE * RAFFLE
The ROTARY CLUB of Placencia is offering an
all-exclusive package for two persons to the
Caribbean jewel of Belize.
TICKETS ARE US$50
(only 1,000 will be sold).
For more information on this fantastic trip or to buy tickets,
please visit our website www.rotaryclubofplacencia.org.
Please tell your friends and families.
CHURCHES
St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal)
Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. .
Ministries of the Son of God Church - Seine Bight Village
Sunday morning service 9 am, Sunday evening 6 pm. Saturday morning
children’s bible study 9 am. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or
email cbelize@btl.net
Plantation Chapel (Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula):
Sunday Service 10:00 a.m. Non-denominational church. Call Pastor Jim
Mensie for more information: 523-3362
Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00
a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270
Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine
Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523
3527 or 523 3564
Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services:
Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non
Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333
9:30 am Sundays Open Meeting
OTHER COMMUNITY NUMBERS
Placencia Village Council - 523 3396 Placencia Water Board - 523 4036
Seine Bight Village Council - 523 3660 Seine Bight Water Board - 523
3554
GETTING AROUND
Hokey Pokey: Departs Independence/Mango for Placencia MNM Dock
6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. And
returns from Placencia MNM Dock to Independence/Mango Creek 6:45a.m,
10a.m., 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, 4p.m, & 5p.m, 6pm (except on Sundays). For
more information please call 523-2376.
De Express: Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10
a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna.
Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big
Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Tel: 523-4045.
Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center.
Thank you for choosing
Placencia!
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that
SLAVEK MACHACKA is applying for a Malt
License for a the year 2010, to be operated at
MANATEE INN Placencia, Stann Creek District,
under the Intoxication Liquor Licensing Ordinance
Revised Edition 1980.
Ritchie’s Bus Line As of August 2009
Placencia to Dangriga
Mon to Sat 6:30 am, 7 am, & 1:00 pm
Sun
7 am & 1 pm
Dangriga to Placencia
Mon to Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 4:40 pm
Sun
2 pm & 4:40 pm
National Transport Schedule
As of November 2008
Leaving Belize City to Benque Veijo
- every half an hour to the hour from 5:00am to 12:00 pm
Leaving Benque Viejo to Belize City
- every half an hour to the hour from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm
Leaving Belize City to Chetumal
6:00am (premier)
6:45am (express)
7:30am
8:00am
9:00am (premier)
11:00am (premier)
1:00pm
5:30pm
Leaving Chetumal to Belize
City 10:45am (premier)
1:45pm (premier)
2:00pm
3:00pm (express)
4:45pm (premier)
6:00pm
P.S. Premier are the AC express buses and express are regular express buses.
NTSL does not have any south runs do to the zoning changes! Any further
questions kindly contact NTSL at email: info@nationaltransportbelize.com
Radiance Ritchie’s Shuttle Schedule
Placencia to The Plantation Area
5:50 AM, 11:15 AM & 4:30 PM
Plantation Area to Placencia
7:00 AM, 11:50AM & 5:20PM
Placencia Police Officers
Sgt #114 Norman Benguche - 624-9965
Sgt #1 Enrique Aldana - 623-9252
PC #666 Brenford Middleton - 632-4508
PC #281 Shawn Moore - 620-7159
PC #156 Sydney Augustine - 626-5096
PC #730 Macario Choc - 627-6167
PC #785 Elton Palacio - 669-5482
PC #357 Curtis Card - 669-9504
PC #752 Andy Choco - 624-7533
PC #1109 Godwin Augustine - 665-2972
WPC #1218 Shereen Vasquez - 660-2667
PC #404 Eyon Valerio - 602-7474
PC #1189 Daren Ogaldez - 666-1509
SC Claude Augustine - 624-5345
SC Jose Sanchez - 667-4388
WSC Alva Leslie - 626-0807
EMERGENCIES
Belize Emergency Response Team 223-3292
Placencia Medical Center: 523-3326 Located Behind the school,
Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 12:00
noon - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. after these hours Dr. Alexis Caballero will see
only extreme Emergencies such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack,
Accident, and Severe Allergy Reaction. Note: Weekdays after 5:00 pm and
weekends Dr. Alexis work by appointments only. (Private). Dr. Alexis
Caballero- Monday/Friday– 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328
Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
POLICE:
Placencia Police Station: 503-3142
Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148
Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES - 523-3207 or 523-4309
And she leaped, and twirled, and danced
her way into the beautiful meadow where
those who had gone before waited and
ended with a graceful bow......
IN CASE OF FIRE
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
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POLICE PLACENCIA: 503-3142
SEINE BIGHT POLICE: 503-3148
KATHY ANGLIN: 626-0667
DAVE VERNON: 523-3207
STEVE WADE: 503-3069
SONNY VERNON: 523-4309
For Placencia Village &
Seine Bight Only
Bianca Felsher Barken
11 September, 1917 - 8 March, 2010
Your bright star will be missed……..
SMALL BUSINESSES: ADVERTISE HERE IN THE
WHY?
•Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) is initiating a new Buy Local initiative. It reinforces the message that we are a strong community with all
of the goods and services members and guests alike might
need to access.
•It supports our local economy and communicates that the
Placencia BTIA members and the community we live in are
very glad they can provide their products and services to an
appreciative audience.
• It makes our villages self-sustaining and gives us all a
sense of pride in that we can supply top quality product created or grown in or near our home base.
• The goal of the program is to highlight local companies,
who combine great service with competitive pricing.
Supporting local business is critically important to Placencia and our surrounding areas.
• Locally-based businesses not only create much greater
economic impact than non-local businesses but also contribute more per employee to local charitable efforts in both
dollars and time commitment, and contribute much more to
our unique sense of place
HOUSE FOR RENT
Brand new 2 BR, fully furnished
Located on the lagoon, near football
field. Fully fenced Yard, pets ok
US$600/mo, incl. utilities
Email jwedge@penta.ca for info.
House for Rent - Long Term.
2 bedroom, 2 storey house for rent
next to Purple Space Monkey w/
large garden. $850 BZ per month +
All utilities & 2 months deposit
Call Ewa 628 -7725 or
email: ewabelize@yahoo.com
Apartments for Rent
$450 - $600
Placencia Village North
Nice Neighborhood
New and Nice - Ideal for singles
523-3251
HOW?
• Look for the “BUY NEARBY PLACENCIA” sign to
spot who is a participating in this initiative and chose
to give them your valued business!
• Advertise in the Placencia Breeze special section with
a 2” x 1” ad for just $15 monthly. We will help you format
your small space ad to make it as effective as possible.
Advertise Your
Business
HERE
Lola’s Art
Seine Bight Village, Belize
(011-501)523-3342 & 6011913
Email-lolasart@btl.net
Website: www.jcasadart.com
Advertise Your
Business
HERE
Placencia Breeze
Advertising Rates
Ad Size Non Member BTIA Member
Monthly
Monthly
Non Member
BTIA Member
Quarterly
Quarterly
Full Page $395.00
$297.00
$1125.75
$810.00
1/2 Page
$238.00
$178.00
$678.50
$486.00
1/4 Page
$119.00
$89.00
$339.00
$243.00
1/8 Page
$79.00
$60.00
$225.50
$164.00
Line Ads
$18.50
$15.75
**** Special rates available for annual advertising, front & back page advertising &
centerfold advertising.
Inquire at the Placencia Tourism Center for more information.
Village Council Elections Will Be Held
APRIL 18, 2010!

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