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Video of the month. Daniel Velazquez has released the documentary Belize Inna Tima of COVID 19. He interviews many people about the crisis, and a couple of feeding programs are highlighted. Worth a watch. Can't wait for part 2.
"Documentary series, stories of hope from the people of Belize as we watch the global crisis unfold, episode one." 
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Video of the day. International Living has a nice short video about Cayo. Burns avenue is highlighted. Big Rock Falls is on there. Worth a watch.
In related news, the country of Belize was highlighted in a recent video: https://youtu.be/Pif5GEDOOCc
"San Ignacio, in the Cayo District of Belize is exotic and wild, with hand-cranked bridges, mountains, and jungle. Downtown streets are lined with colorful shops and restaurants. Nearby, at the edge of the central town area, is the Macal River, with green parkland along both banks. Children often play in the river, and families picnic in the park.
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The first Belize Virtual Music Festival video is online. They are planning an encore tomorrow night at 8:00pm.
"We immensely appreciate the outpouring of support for our first event and would like to show our gratitude by putting on an ENCORE performance. This show will feature 2 short performances and behind the scenes interviews/comments from the producers and others who worked on the team that made the event possible. Please join us live as we show our THANKS!"
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The primary school broadcast schedule is out. Classes start tomorrow, and they are organized by time slots.
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The Bottle, the movie filmed entirely in Cayo, has been released on Youtube. It's a great art movie, and you'll see a lot of familiar faces and places.
"A young writer, Jon, is in a creative rut and a three day drinking binge that is making him suicidal, his girlfriend Helen is desperately searching for him."
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The Let's Rise Telethon starts at 9:00am tomorrow, April 17th. It's to raise funds to help those in need.
"BELIZEANS and BELIZEAN SUPPORTERS AT HOME AND ABROAD....Tune in this FRIDAY APRIL 17th from 9am on LOVE TV/Radio and BE A PART OF THE Covid19 SOLUTION, TOGETHER LETS RISE UP AND HELP BELIZE "
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A huge thanks to Cuba for sending their 66 strong Medical Brigade to help the fight in Belize. Thank you all for travelling all the way to Belize to render assistance.
"All 66 members of the Cuban Medical Brigade are now in Belize to support the Government of Belize's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The first group of the “Henry Reeve” International Contingent of Cuban Health Professionals, who are specialised to assist in times of disaster and pandemics, arrived on Wednesday, March 25th.
Hon. Pablo Marin, Minister of Health, and H.E. Lizette Perez Perez, Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Belize, welcomed the group at the Philip Goldson International Airport."
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Kudzae has a new song out. Loyalty. Awesome Belizean talent. Check it out.
"Produced by: Poli Poli
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Video of the day. A high res tour of Xunantunich. Everyone loves Xunantunich.
"Xunantunich (Mayan pronunciation: [ʃunanˈtunitʃ]) is an Ancient Maya archaeological site in western Belize, about 70 miles (110 km) west of Belize City, in the Cayo District. Xunantunich is located atop a ridge above the Mopan River, well within sight of the Guatemala border – which is a mere 0.6 miles (1 km) to the west. It served as a Maya civic ceremonial center in the Late and Terminal Classic periods to the Belize Valley region. At this time, when the region was at its peak, nearly 200,000 people lived in Belize."
Felipe Arias's curator insight,
March 14, 2020 5:33 PM
It is the first time I get immersed in a virtual walk around ancient ruins of a civilization, and I have never seen buildings like those so close before. The architecture is amazing and thinking of how they built it make me wonder how endless the human creativity is. I expect to be there at least one time in my life and enjoy it by myself.
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Live and Let Live Belize has launched their website. Their goal is to end discrimination by sharing experiences from all Belizeans. They welcome those who have a personal experience that proves that discrimination isn't a Belizean value to share it. They have a youtube channel, which is where they'll share their short videos, and you can also follow them on their fb page. Great idea, and the videos are worth watching.
"Rooted in Belizean values, the Live and Let Live campaign launches today with the goal of elevating the stories of real people who have faced discrimination – either personally or through the experience of their loved ones – and believe it is time to spark a national conversation about the importance of treating all Belizeans with respect.
The campaign will harness the power of personal stories and our shared values as Belizeans to build public support and understanding for our neighbors who have, for too long, been treated differently simply because of who they are – a female seeking employment in a male-dominated field, a mother worried about balancing motherhood and career, a person with disability who transcends society’s expectations and perceived limitations, a mother coming to terms with her gay child and accepting them for who they are."
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The Belize Children's Book Project has a great new website. Check it out, and read all about their mission and some of the events they've had. They've brought in over 11 thousand books for the kids to read, and had 7 reading related events. It's a great way to follow their progress, and you can help them out with a donation through the site too.
Belize Internet Marketing and Website Design did a great job with their website.
"We encourage a love for reading by planning fun book events and putting as many books as possible into the hands of Belizean children and teens. We believe that if children have access to FUN books, they will enjoy reading and not see it as a chore."
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The Cayo BTIA is having the Cayo Goes Green Mixer and AGM this Friday at the Cahal Pech Resort. It starts at 5:30pm. There will be many strategic topics covered during the event. Everyone's invited, and there will be drinks and munchies. Come out and get involved in the future of Cayo's tourism.
"Join us for our 2020 AGM this Friday, January 31st at the Cahal Pech Village Resort, San Ignacio Belize Conference room at 5:30pm. We want you to get involved in our goal in making Cayo a Green Destination in Belize. Come and chat with us to see what we have planned and also bring your contributions to the table to achieve this goal for 2020 and beyond. All are welcome to join. See you there!"
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Caracol was named one of the seven new wonders of the world by Conde Nast Traveller Magazine. They nail it in that Caracol represents adventure, eco, and sustainable tourism instead of the over-hyped mass tourism. Well deserved recognition for the best Maya Archaeological Site on Earth.
"Only one of the original Seven Wonders of the World remains, so we've picked seven new wonders that you can actually visit in 2020...
The ancient Mayans were a remarkable people. Without the wheel, or advanced tools of any kind, they managed to build vast stone cities in the middle of one of the densest jungles on Earth. Chichen Itza and Tulum, in Mexico, are perhaps the most famous sites, but today they are a crush of souvenir stalls and mass-market tourism. Caracol is different. Located in the rainforests of western Belize, this enormous 30 square mile site is utterly undeveloped, free of crowds (less than a dozen people visit per day) and, because of that, perhaps, the most authentic way to experience the mystery and magic of the ancient Mayans today. There are thousands of individual ruins to explore, but the most impressive is Caana, the Sky Palace, a 143-foot pyramid where the king of this Tollan, or great city, once lived. Climb to the top and the view is the same as it would have been more than 1,500-years ago: no tourists, no souvenir stalls, just jungle and stone pyramids as far as the eye can see."
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There's a Belikin Stout Chocolate Bar! The Belize Chocolate Company has teamed up with Belikin to create it, and it can be bought at the Belikin Store online.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CAGErMgFIN0/
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The Social Security Board's 2020 Scholarship Program is open, so now's the time to apply for one of their many scholarships.
"The SSB Scholarship Program 2020 is now officially open.
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Daniel at the Belize Soul Project has come up with a great feeding program idea. A soup kitchen, and it's located conveniently downtown. They have a gofundme page setup. Thanks to those that are supplying the meat, Running W, and the gas, Sirrom!
"Daniel Velazquez who operates Belize Soul Project has decided to start a meal pick up service beginning this Saturday at the Soul Project location in San Ignacio, across from the police station and downstairs from the Old House Hostel. Gas for cooking is being donated by Sirrom Gas, and meat is being donated from Running W; these donations are SO appreciated!
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There's a new website for ordering Belizean produce. Currently, it's bulk orders only. Farmers can sign up to sell on the site.
"Inviting all Farmers/ Agro-processors to register now, have your produce listed, and start selling online. Click the link below to register today!
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Belize is having its first Virtual Music Festival on Friday, May 1st. There's an impressive list of musicians, including Nello Player, Sam Harris, and Denise Castillo, just to name a few.
https://www.instagram.com/p/B_N63CGF6nl/
"The Music Industry Association of Belize a member of the Belize Coalition of Service Providers presents."
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The Directorate General for Foreign Trade, Belize has released an economic publication entitled: Belize's Pulse in Latin America. It focuses on the PSA's between the countries, and while it covers all of Central America, it goes in depth about the trade between Belize and Guatemala.
"Take a deeper look at Belize's trade with Latin America and the opportunities presented by Belize's trade agreements with countries in this region."
https://issuu.com/dgftbz/docs/belize_s_pulse_in_latin_america-_april_2020
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Congratulations to all the 2020 awardees of the Women's Outstanding Award! They are all listed on the National Women's Commission page. Happy Women's Month!
"The National Women's Commission in collaboration with The Office of Special Envoy for Women and Children & The Women's Department takes this opportunity to congratulate these amazing women for their hard work, dedication and moreover giving back to the community. Their contributions to making a difference in our community show us that everyone can do something to make Belize better."
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The video is 2 days old, so the title is dated, as the virus is now here. Great video though, as Katja interviews Dr. Nelson Lopez here in Cayo. She also interviews someone at Lin's.
"The borders have been closed since today - and the corona virus has not yet officially arrived in Belize. Nevertheless, the country is preparing for the outbreak. Since I'm stuck here for the next 30 days, I made a little report about the situation. If you are interested in further episodes, or ideas, questions, topic suggestions that I should follow up on - let me know!"
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The 2020 BNRC is a month away. This year's theme is 'Democrazy and Development in Belize.' It'll be held at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel on Wednesday, March 25th, and Thursday, March 26th.
Last year's presentations are on Youtube, and this year's schedule is online.
"The Third Edition of the Belize National Research Conference will feature over 25 presentations in the following topics:
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Video of the month. NICH has launched the Belize Living Heritage site. The informative video covers the mission of the website in detail. Many cultural events from all around Belize are on the website, and there are more to come.
"Welcome to Belize’s Living Heritage. The Belize Living Heritage website is dedicated to promoting the diversity of all the cultural expressions and knowledge that make us uniquely Belizean. Belizean communities are diverse and dynamic, and so are the customs, traditions and beliefs that we practice as individuals, families, organizations, and groups.
Our hope is that this educational platform will contribute to safeguarding the diverse cultural landscape that has come to characterize our people, our communities and our country."
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Cayo was listed as one of the 2020 Travel Hot Spots by Ali Wunderman, author of Frommer's Guide to Belize. Frommer's is one of the better guide books for Belize, and offers lots of great information about the tours, lodges, and cultural hot spots around Cayo. Chaa Creek, Parrot's Nest, Soul Project, and other spots are highlighted. Ali was recently interviewed by Javier on the Belize Travelcast.
"Cayo District (Western Belize): The Cayo District is the heart of Belize's Mayan world, as well as its prime ecotourism destination. Between a full plate of active adventure activities and a steady diet of Mayan ruins and ancient burial caves, families will find this a great place to spend time in Belize. The Lodge at Chaa Creek is not only extremely comfortable for families, but they also have their own butterfly breeding project and natural history museum on-site. And if parents need a little pampering, they also have an excellent spa. For families on a budget, we highly recommend the Parrot's Nest which offers free river tubing, treehouse stays and much more family-friendly fun...
Try rappelling into a sinkhole or riding horses to visit a Mayan ruin. And if you like zip-lines, this country has you covered. Belize’s interior (which, by the way, is less than two hours from the coast/airport, so there’s no logistical reason to skip it), is also where the country’s youth are developing art and culture in a new way. In San Ignacio, the twice-weekly Soul Project (housed beneath The Old House Hostel) showcases live music and rotating installations created by young, local artists, while the San Ignacio Resort Hotel merges hospitality and stewardship with the Green Iguana Conservation Project. "
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Cayo's Village Cooperative has launched the Mobile Market Belize website. You can order fresh and healthy food, including pastries and pre-made pizzas.
"A new online market for Belize. Local and fresh food delivery...
The new items just keep coming! These Rosemary Rock Salt bagels will be rolling out at the market tomorrow as well. Their savoury focaccia taste pairs perfectly with our turkey and ham deli meats! Also available for order online at mobilemarketbz.com."
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