Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Sacred Heart Junior College, The University of Belize, and Galen University are all joining forces for the Ignite the Peace Initiative tomorrow morning and early afternnon.  Everyone is invited to raise their voices and attend the Eternal Flame of Peace events.

There will be a peace march in Belmopan starting at 8:00am. From 9 through 11:30, there will be a peace torch run from Belmopan to Cayo. From 11:00 to noon, Sacred Heart Junior College will have a peace rally.

The University of Belize will be teaming up with Sacred Heart Junior College and Galen University on Thursday for the Ignite the Peace Initiative.  In Belmopan, at 8:00am, they'll have the Eternal Flame of Peace March, then the torch run from Belmopan to Cayo, and at 11:00, at Columbus Park, the peace rally.

"In light of the recent loss of our Norval Belisle and Suzenne Martinez and our valuable human resources, our nations students, the tertiary level institutions have teamed up to raise awareness and to unite their voices against the violence and crime in Belize."

SHJC has posted their pictures on FB.  Lots of participation from primary schools, and the media.

"On Feb 24, SHJC students, faculty and staff along with primary school kids and members of the community walked the streets of San Ignacio and Santa Elena showing our disapproval for the crimes being committed against our children."

Danny Chung got some spectacular shots of the Purple Movement in action.  Columbus Park was the setting for the start of the movement that will change Belize. 

"Today, October 11, 2012, the people have gathered in solidarity to stand up against violence..

The Purple Movement kicked off yesterday at the event, and it looks like it will be the impetus for change here in Cayo.  It was amazing to see the youth - our future! - taking a stand, and having their voices heard.  Around 3000 people gathered around Columbus Park yesterday to 'Ignite the Peace.'  It was a peaceful and productive demonstration.

Find out more about them at their FB page:

https://www.facebook.com/ThePurpleMovement

The Purple Movement has a FB page you can like.  Everyone can show their solidarity with the family and friends of Suzenne Purple Martinez.  Come out to the peacefull demonstration tomorrow in Columbus Park.  Cayo will be shut down tomorrow, and the Ignite the Peace Initiative will be happening from 8:00am until 1:00pm, with an all day peace rally.

There is a new FB group called the Cayo Crime Watch.  You can download some purple amnesty banners there.  Jonathan Cariddi from JCariddi Photography, posted pictures there from today's peaceful demonstration in Columbus Park.  It's time for the community to unite to destroy crime, and the criminals behind it.

"Enough is Enough!  We need to be working together to prevent and stop crime!  If you see something strange or a stranger in your neighborhood please post it here.  Being alert/vigilant can save your life and property!  Lets keep up all of the good work that has gone on here in Cayo.  Lets keep working together for a better tomorrow!"

There is a peaceful demonstration going on all day today in Cayo in honor of Suzenne Martinez.  Columbus park has had quite a few people there throughout the day.  Patrick Jones has been covering the event.  

Tomorrow, the Ignite the Peace Initiative will be happening.  https://www.facebook.com/events/452324531477688/

The better part of 1000 people marched in SHJC's Peaceful Demonstration against child rape today.  It was good to be there and be a part of it.  Many primary schools were present.  Many students dressed up for the occasion too.