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Nohoch Che’en Sinkhole Expedition

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From maptia.com - February 16, 2015 2:59 PM

Check out one of the reports from the 14 day expedition that went into the Chiquibul Forest, and explored some of the natural beauty found there.  Tony and Therese Rath got some amazing pictures during the trip.  Check out the size of that sinkhole.  Well worth the read.


A 14 day expedition into the Chiquibul Forest of Belize to explore and document biological and geological diversity, find and map Maya sites and discover what exactly was at the bottom of the Holec sinkhole elicits contradictory emotions for a Belizean visiting the Chiquibul for the first time.

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Southwest and American Adding Belize Flights

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From www.caribbeannewsnow.com - February 12, 2015 11:17 AM

Southwest Airlines has announced that it plans on starting flights between Houston and Belize in October, and American Airlines will be adding a direct flight to and from Los Angeles in June.  Sounds like flying to and from Belize might be getting a little cheaper, allowing more people to visit family in both locations.  Should also help with the tourism sector.  Tour guides, get ready.

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17 Honored as Belizean Patriots

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From www.facebook.com - September 16, 2014 8:51 PM

17 people were honored and recognized as Belizean patriots last Thursday.  Congratulations to all!  Here's a list of those honored.


"Remembering our country's patriots, the brave men and women whose loyalty to our homeland inspires us... Thank you for your distinguished service from the Government and people of Belize...  Recognized Belizean Patriots 2014"

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Falling for Belize

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From lilyg.exposure.co - September 14, 2014 3:56 PM

Lebawit Lily Girma, who recently published the 'Jewel of the Jungle' article about Belize in Morning Calm, reflects on how she went about writing it.  Well done, and, spoiler alert, nature was the key.  There are a few pictures - not nearly enough since Cayo is known for its natural beauty - of Cayo in there.   


" My memories were like sheets of paper scattered on every corner of a desk.  I had to pull them in, sort and get to the bottom layers.  When I finally dug up that old, newbie version of myself, I was blown away.  Because I realized that the very first thing that pulled me in and made me fall in love with Belize wasn’t food, people, or even culture (even though they were certainly part of why I came to love the country).  It was nature.  Belize’s great outdoors were like nothing I had seen before in my years of travel.  More birds than tourists, more howler monkeys in forests than guides and more birds along riverbanks than boats.  And the sensation that I was immersed in something bigger than myself."


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The Battle of Saint George's Caye

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From www.ninebelize.com - September 10, 2014 8:15 PM

Happy St. George's Caye Day!  Joe Awe wrote a synopsis for Nine Eco Cultural Tours detailing what happened, and some of the key players, 216 years ago.  Totally worth a read.  He has a great essay about the allure of Belize.  Lord Rhaburn's Tenth September is on Youtube.


"Between September 3rd and September 10th, 1798, things truly became very interesting in the settlement of Honduras.  The Spanish made a final attempt to take (British) Honduras by force.  The English and a rough neck crew of about sixty five Baymen decided that they would not walk away from their home anymore.  They found it unacceptable and they resisted with all their souls in defense of what is today our native land Belize.  They resisted successfully and perhaps the most important outcome of this final Spanish-English battle on our shores was that the Spanish never again attempted to remove anyone from this land."

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Belikin Beer's New Look

From www.youtube.com - September 5, 2014 10:47 AM

Belikin Beer has a new look.  They've changed the labeling on their beer bottles.  They still have Altun Ha on there, and they kept the same great taste.  Amusing musical selection for the commercial: the epic theme from 2001.


"Belize Brewing Company proudly presents the new look with the same great taste of Belikin Beer!  Produced by Ben Popik & Joanna Popik of Island Films.

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Belize Jaguars at Copa Centroamericana

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From www.facebook.com - September 2, 2014 1:30 PM

The Belize Jaguars are in the United States, where they are competing in the Copa Centroamericana, and warming up for the Gold Cup.  They play in Washington D.C., Dallas, Houston, and L.A. over the next 2 weeks.  Go Jaguars!


"Our Belize Jaguars will be going up against Central American power houses with the intent to qualify for Gold Cup 2015.  Our boys are hyped and confident especially since we're being led by much respected head coach Costa Rican Le Roy Sherrier Lewis.  The Jaguars need your support as they do battle in huge U.S. Stadiums against Honduras, Guatemala and Salvador."

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Clay Art Classes with Maki

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From www.facebook.com - September 1, 2014 12:39 PM

Maki, a Japanese artist, is coming back to Cayo, and he'll be giving some clay art courses.  Classes start on September 13th.  Check with the Soul Project for more details.


Daniel Velazquez did a documentary on Maki that was shot in Belize, Japan, and Guatemala.


"FIRST CLASSES WILL START SEPT.13 11AM, FOR MORE INFO INBOX ME, DANIEL VELAZQUEZ ARTIST, FACEBOOK, SOME HOW THE SOUL PROJECT INBOX IS NOT OPENING MESSAGES."


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Galen Awards 10 New Scholarships

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From www.facebook.com - August 29, 2014 4:32 PM

Galen University has awarded 10 scholarships to new students.  They had their Fall semester orientation on Saturday. Congratulations to the 10 students.  Do well and excel!


"Ten deserving Belizean students are the latest recipients of varying levels and types of scholarships offered at Galen University for the Fall 2014 semester.  At a scholarship agreement signing held at the University’s Central Farm Campus on August 25th and August 27th, 2014, the recipients were provided with the relevant guidelines, procedures, and academic expectations of Galen University.  Scholarships were awarded in four categories: Academic Excellence, Academic-Financial Need, Athletic, and Music.  One outstanding student was also awarded the Daniel Silva Academic-Financial Need Scholarship."

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Xunantunich in Caribbean Belle Weddings

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From www.pinterest.com - August 28, 2014 2:18 AM

Xunantunich and Blancaneaux Lodge were featured in Caribbean Belle Weddings magazine.  Conch Creative's majestic picture does Xunantunich right.  More pictures from the wedding can be seen on Conch Creative's website.


"Epic spread in the new issue of Caribbean Belle Weddings.  The couple photographed amidst ancient Mayan ruins at El Castillo, Xunantunich, Belize, where legend says, 'a maiden dressed in white' would appear.  The photographer, San Pedro, used Maya legends for inspiration on the day.  Photography by Conch Creative Subscribe online to CBW at www.caribbeanbelleweddings.com"

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The Cayo Side of Belize

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From internationalliving.com - August 25, 2014 12:16 PM

Cayo got hyped up in International Living.  While it's audience is more for people thinking of moving here, it's a good article, and highlights what they think people like about Cayo and its culture.  It's mentions the market, Midas, the SIRH, and even the Chaya Garden Ashram in Cristo Rey.  Cayo rules!

"The fertile Cayo is the bread basket of Belize. It’s also an eco-tourism wonderland.  This region is abundant with exotic birds, indigenous creatures, vibrant flowers and magnificent trees.  Belize’s most desirable hardwood trees—mahogany, zericote and rosewood—thrive in the Cayo...  San Ignacio’s Saturday open market is a social/cultural shopping event.  It’s the country’s largest open market.  Located on the edge of town—next to the banks of the Macal River—the market is expansive, aromatic, and buzzing with activity.  You’ll find an abundant, colorful selection of fresh fruits, veggies, herbs and regional food on offer.  All are locally grown and reasonably priced."

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Cornerstone Distributes Footballs

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From www.facebook.com - August 23, 2014 6:19 PM

Feelgood news of the day.  Cornerstone gave out footballs, which were donated by one of their volunteers, to local youths.  Thanks, Cornerstone!


"Cornerstone Foundation handing out soccer balls to the children of San Ignacio and Santa Elena, the balls were received through one of our volunteers named Mr. Ben Milder and his family who were on a trip here in Belize and had allocated the balls and asked us to distribute them to kids so that they can have a positive tool in an effort to give them more opportunity to be proactive about their future."


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NTHU 2014 Belize Visit

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From www.facebook.com - August 21, 2014 5:14 PM

The Belize Educational Service Group from the National Tsing Hua University left Belize yesterday.  While here, they spent most of their time in Cayo, and did a lot of volunteering at primary schools.  Thanks, NTHU!


"Seven days in San Antonio, our groups really got lots of things from the villagers, especially the principle Mr. Mai.  They are willing to share things with us, they showed us their farm, their family members, their harvest and their smile.  Though we did the wall and hold a one day camp for them,yet when a mother told us that she is really appreciate for what we had done, we thought we can do more and better. we will miss and remember this beautiful village, for its glamorous sunshine, kind people and the warm smile.  Adios Familia."

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Green Iguana Conservation Project Fan Video

From www.youtube.com - February 15, 2015 4:41 PM

Green Globe Travel was impressed when they visited the Green Iguana Conservation Project.  They put together a cool little video of the experience, and you'll see how the veterinarians clean the iguanas.


"We met up with our guide, Humberto Requena, for a tour of the facility at Belize’s San Ignacio Resort Hotel.  The Project was co-founded back in 1996 by Mariam Roberson and Daniel Velasquez as a way to protect the species, which was suffering a population loss due to overhunting."

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BTB Toucan Talk - Issue 4

From dtomf7h12v8pl.cloudfront.net - September 17, 2014 2:56 PM

The Belize Tourism Board has their latest Toucan Talk out.  Read about the Belizean student that won 2nd place in the FCCA competition.  The latest tourism stats are in there too.

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Flavors of Belize Mobile App

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From www.facebook.com - September 15, 2014 1:54 PM

Flavors of Belize has a new mobile app.  It's free on itunes and Google Play.  The launch coincided with the Carnival parade, and they had a great float.  Olivera Rusu Photography got some great shots of it.


"The Flavors of Belize App is a combination of our annual magazine, our cookbook, and our cooking show.  We provide a free, easy to use guide on your phone that highlights accommodations, restaurants, & hotspots throughout Belize all conveniently separated by area and categories."


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Belize Takes Bronze at CODICADER

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From www.facebook.com - September 12, 2014 9:50 PM

Congratulations, Caesar Dyck, for winning the bronze medal in Karate at the CODICADER games, which were just held in Guatemala.


"The Belize Karate Federation congratulates Ceasar Dyck on his performance at the CODICADER Games held in Guatemala on September 3-7, 2014.  Dyck fought his heart out against Costa Rican Champion, Daniel Alfaro to secure a bronze medal for Belize at a score of 4 points -1 point.  Even though Mr Dyck was the sole karate athlete representing Belize, the auditorium roared with support from the Panamanian and Salvadoran fans.  The under 76 kilograms category was was won by Guatemalan, Javier Morales, who defeated the sub-champion Nicaraguan, Andres Abrahan.  Ceasar Dyck trains at the Cayo Shotokan Karate Club, San Ignacio and has been the National Champion in his category for 2012, 2013 and 2014."


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Financial Empowerment for Women in Belize

From vimeo.com - September 6, 2014 4:31 PM

Video showing some great female business success stories from around Belize.  Burns avenue makes an appearance.  In related news,  the National Call to Action Conference on Women and Girls Financial Health happened last week.  The conference allowed female entrepreneurs to meet and share their products. 


"Women entrepreneurs in Belize have the passion, the creativity, and the capacity to be successful in business.  What they lack is financing.  This video showcase but a few of the women endeavoring to create economic opportunities for themselves and the efforts of Belize's Special Envoy for Women and Children to link them with the financial resources they need to succeed."

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Valley of Peace Medical Clinic

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From www.facebook.com - September 4, 2014 4:01 PM

Feelgood news of the day.  Valley of Peace village had a medical clinic, courtesy of Best of America by Horseback, which promotes riding in Belize. 


"Today we spent most of the day preparing for the free medical clinic.  Best of America by Horseback is providing to a village near Banana Bank Lodge where we take guests riding in Belize.  We have not publicized this work on the show, but Best of America by Horseback has been quietly supporting the Valley of Peace Christian School, an elementary school in this small village for some time, helping with school supplies and other needs.  Tomorrow and Wednesday our riders and volunteer nurses and a doctor who have traveled here with us from the states will be hosting a free clinic to the students, their families and anyone in the village needing medical attention.  This work is extremely heart warming."

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SI United Tryouts

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From www.facebook.com - September 1, 2014 3:23 PM

It's September, and the San Ignacio United are having training and tryouts this evening.  Stop by the Broaster Stadium around 6:00pm if you are interested.  Good luck!


"San Ignacio United will commence training and tryouts this Monday 1st of September 2014 in preparations for the 2014/2015 Premier League of Belize Opening Tournament. All Player and any one wanting to tryout are called for training start at 6pm at the Broaster Stadium. Go SIU!!!"

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Central American Volleyball Championships

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From www.facebook.com - August 31, 2014 11:43 PM

The U23 Male National Volleyball team took 4th place at the Central American Volleyball Championship that took place in Panama.  They took 4th place.  Great job!


In related news, the U23 Female National Volleyball team came in 5th at the Central American Volleyball Championship that was held in Honduras.


"Team Belize (U23 Men) finished the tournament with beating Honduras 3-0 (25-20, 25-15, 25-19) in their 6th straight day of playing and hoping for favorable results in the other matches to get a chance at medal.  Unfortunately Costa Rica lost knocking us out of medal contention.  The team did a very respectable 3-3 record, placing 4th in the tournament.  Their only losses to the 3 medalist, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador.  For the tournament Denver Lino will likely finish statistically as the Best Blocker but the award is only given to Middle Blockers."

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Belize GDP 2nd Quarter 2014

From www.slideshare.net - August 29, 2014 1:24 AM

Belize economic information for the 2nd quarter of 2014.


"Economic Outlook • Preliminary estimates indicate that the level of economic activities increased by 8.7%, during the second quarter of 2014 • A cumulative growth (↑3.7%) was registered for the first half of the year."


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Chaa Creek’s Academic Scholarship Program

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From belize-travel-blog.chaacreek.com - August 27, 2014 3:44 PM

12 students are being awarded scholarships to further their education this year, courtesy of Chaa Creek's Academic Scholarship Program.  That is a great investment in the future.  Chaa Creek also distributed school supplies to 37 students who live in Corozalito village, and took them on a trip to the Belize Zoo.  Thanks, Chaa Creek!


"Chaa Creek’s Academic Scholarship Program has kicked off this year with an increase in the number of pupils accepted into the annual student assistance program, and scholarship coordinator Lucy Fleming said she couldn’t be happier with the results from this 'investment in the future.'  The Academic Scholarship Program has been providing financial assistance to students undertaking study in various levels of education, including high school, colleges and university, since 1995.  The rigorous selection process is based on academic performance and financial needs, with an aim towards assisting those Belizeans who show promise in attaining their goals."


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The Cave Where Mayans Sacrificed Humans

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From www.thedailybeast.com - August 14, 2014 5:47 AM

Actun Tunichil Muknal continues to be all over the world news.  The Telegraph and the Daily Beast have some interesting articles about it. 


"The river that formed Belize’s Actun Tunichil Muknal cave still flows, pooling as it emerges into the dawn sunlight and necessitating a swim to start our journey into the Mayan underworld.  Our guide has insisted on an early start and no one else is around as we take the plunge.  The view back from inside is amazing, the rock arch framing a view of water, jungle and sky; the view the other way is black. That river is always with us.  The water is strangely warm, sometimes around our ankles, then about our necks, but always pushing against us.  Above, bats hang in their holes and tiny seedlings grow from their droppings, atrophying in the dark."


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Culture of Peace Art Project

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From www.facebook.com - August 23, 2014 5:18 PM

The Benque House of Culture was the setting for the Culture of Peace Art Project.  Looks like it was a fun experience.


"The Art life, Culture of Peace Art a project, creating and inspiring Belizean Arts."

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