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Belize Cancer Society AGM

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The Belize Cancer Society is having their 15th annual general meeting tomorrow at the George Price Centre in Belmopan at 7pm.

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World Culture Band Tonight at Lucky 5

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Tonight, and most Saturdays this month, the WCB will be playing at Lucky 5.  The best live music in Belize.

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Documentary Filming in Belize Course

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For Summer 2013 ISIS, the Institution for Sustainable International Studies, will be having a course on filming art, culture, and wildlife documentaries in Belize.  

 

"This is an introductory course for students to learn how to tell a visual story, using video, on aspects of culture and nature history against the background of the neotropical country of Belize.  The knowledge gained and the practical field experience will be a valuable tool for students needing to promote future projects with powerful visual media. It will also provide core knowledge for those considering becoming professional documentary filmmakers in the fields of nature, local culture and biology.   The course is taught by Emmy(r) Award winning videographers, Carol and Richard Foster, and Danny Valesquez."

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ATLIB Basketball Moved to UB

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The ATLIB basketball regionals have been moved to the University of Belize's Jaguar Auditorium tomorrow due to the weather.

 

"Please be informed that the venue has been changed for the ATLIB Basketball Tournament due to weather conditions.  It will now be held at UB's GYM IN BELMOPAN; opening ceremony starts at 8:30 am being led by the Galen Eagles band."

 

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Galen Partners with Fairleigh Dickinson University

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Galen has signed two academic cooperation agreements with Fairleigh Dickinson University.  The Two-Worlds program is for FDU students that want to do a few years abroad.  The Global Opportunities program is for Belizean students who want to spend a year studying abroad.  Congratulations, Galen!

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Fashion Show Red Carpet

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Capture Photography has released pictures from the entry to Rebecca Stirm's Runway Release Autumn/Winter 2013 fashion show.

 

"The fashionable who came out to see Rebecca Marie's fashion show January 26th."

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UB's Commencement Exercises

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The University of Belize had 480 happy graduates Saturday at its 16th commencement exercises.  Congratulations to all the new graduates!

 

"The University of Belize held its Sixteenth Commencement Exercises on Saturday January 26, for students, who successfully completed their course of study at the University’s Central Campus, Belmopan.  The graduates received their diplomas at the Associate, Bachelor, Certificate and Diploma levels.  Of the total number of 480 graduates 330 were females and 150 males representing 68.75 and 31.25 per cent of the total graduates respectively."

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Rotaract Visits Octavia Waight

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The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio visited the Octavia Waight Centre Sunday, where they distributed dental supplies to the older generation.  Thanks, Rotaract!  If you're interested in joining, they meet Wednesday nights at Hode's.

Best of Cayo's insight:

https://www.facebook.com/RotaractClubSanIgnacio

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BNTU in Belmopan

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Thousands of Belizean teachers demonstrated in Belmopan yesterday for higher pay.  These are the men and women that teach our kids, the future of Belize.  Best of luck to all.

 

"Our best estimates just before the parade moved out puts the numbers at approximately two thousand five hundred.  They were spirited and ready to do what they needed to do to send a message to government.  And that message is not ambiguous or vague.  It is crystal clear."

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Godspeed, Mr. Pinelo

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John Pinelo, a brilliant teacher and mentor of 1000's, has passed away.  His funeral is tomorrow at 3:00pm at the Sacred Heart Church.  His wake is this evening.

 

"John Pinelo career teacher, principal and former BNTU President passed away at his home in San Ignacio this weekend at the age of 64.  He had been battling cancer for some years.  His family tells us Mr. John Pinelo was instrumental in molding the lives of many young Belizeans serving as either a teacher or principal for many of Belize's Schools including: Santa Elena R.C., Roaring Creek R.C., Sacred Heart Primary, Bullet Tree Falls R.C., Saint Francis Xavier R.C., Succotz R.C. and Sacred Heart College."

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Jaguars Return to Belize

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The Belize National Football Team, the Jaguars, have returned from their vicotry in Costa Rica at the Copa Centralamericana.  They returned to much fanfare.  Congratulations, Jaguars, on accomplishing what hadn't been done before.  

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Rotaract Bonfire Night

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The Rotaract Club of San Ignacio had their first social.  They had a bonfire at Hode's.  They've finished planning their Red Carpet Affair fund raiser.  It'll be at Meluchi's on Saturday, February the 16th.

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Rotary Donates Laptops to SHJC

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Feelgood story of the day.  The Rotary Club of San Ignacio donated 3 Dell laptops to Sacred Heart Junior College's Primary Ed department.  Thanks again for all you do around Cayo, Rotary!

 

"SHJC is grateful for the donation to SHJC Primary Education Department from the Rotary through the Belize Literacy Program.  The PE dept received tree Dell laptops with educational software installed."

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Cayo Nightlife: February 2nd, 2013

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There's a lot going on in Cayo tonight.  Live music at Lucky 5, the Mardi Gras celebrations on Burns avenue, DJ Fingaz' birthday party at Club Next, and Girls Night Out at Oki's.  Have a fun and safe night!

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John Paul II JC Launch Tonight

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The John Paul II Junior College at Mount Carmel High School is having their launch tonight for the MCHS graduates.  Good luck!

 

"MCHS requests the presence of Mt Carmel graduates at the launching of the John Paul II Junior College.  The evening will include a presentation followed by entertainment and refreshments. Hope to see you there!"

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The Soul Project Stage

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Last night, the Soul Project had some amazing live music.  Emmanuel Mangar was there, on guitar, and he had Catch and Deyanie do some singing, along with many others.  During a break, Ricky Galvez played some origianl material.  Cayo's live music scene is really taking off.

 

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Mardi Gras in Cayo

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Tomorrow is Mardi Gras, Cayo style, on Burns avenue.  There will be some great live music, food, beads, and beer.  Don't miss it.  Thanks, Serendib, for making this happen.

Best of Cayo's insight:

http://bestofcayo.com/calendar/

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Cheese Making in Belize

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They had their first cheese making workshop at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch.  The pictures tell a funny story.

 

"So much fun had by all in our first ever, International Cheese Making Workshop at Caves Branch.  Attendees from Bolivia, Belize, US and Canada were on hand for our first class."

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SHC Starts New Auditorium

Sacred Heart College has started on their new auditorium.  It should be done in time to have the graduations for the college and junior college.  Can't wait to see the finished project.

Best of Cayo's insight:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151362884711162.501892.265387546161

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St. Martin's CU and Heritage Bank Team Up

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Saint Martin's Credit Union, Cayo's best choice for banking, has teamed up with all the other CU's and Heritage Bank so their debit card can be used at all the locations throughout Belize.  They are calling it Network One.  You can find all the locations here: http://smcubelize.com/atm-pos_service

 

"Yes, it Works!  Now all Major Credit Unions and Heritage Bank card holders are on One Network."

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https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=331657216940202

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Cayo Highlighted in Hemispheres Magazine

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Cayo gets an amazing write up in the latest edition of Hemispheres Magazine.  Caracol, Rio Frio Cave, and MPR get a great write up.  Blancaneaux Lodge is where the author stayed.  The Flavors of Belize cookbook got a great mention in the article too.

 

"The crown jewel of the Cayo region is Caracol, a sprawling ruin that once
was one of the most powerful cities in the Mayan world.  At its peak there were maybe 150,000 people living here, roughly half the present population of Belize, and the whole city was clad in plaster.  It was mysteriously abandoned 1,200 years ago and rediscovered by a logger in 1937.  As you explore, a hummingbird mistakes your orange backpack for a giant flower; a howler monkey erupts in a nearby copse, scaring you out of your wits.  Skirting a coal-black fire ant hill with great care, you encounter what’s left of a middle-class Mayan residence.  Under it is a tomb in which archeologists made an extraordinary discovery: skeletons with flatened foreheads and jade inlaid in their teeth."

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480 Graduate from UB

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The University of Belize Had their 16th commencement exercise for the 480 graduates, and Dr. Kenrick R. Leslie gave the commencement speech to motivate them to make the world a better place.  Congratulations to all the new graduates!

 

"The 480 graduates received diplomas at the Associate, Bachelor, Certificate and Diploma levels. They also got to hear words of advice from keynote speaker, the Director of the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center, Dr. Kenrick R. Leslie who urged them to take charge of the future."

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Galen's Garifuna Culture Course

Galen has a great video out highlighting their Garifuna Culture Course.  They show some drumming, dancing, and have some decent interviews with students.  The Galen Eagle Band always puts on a great show.  You'll be able to see them on February 2nd at the ATLIB Basketball competition at Cayo's Falcon Field when Sacred Heart Junior College hosts the games.

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http://www.galen.edu.bz/

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UB Student Peaceful Protest

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The University of Belize students held their peacful protest yesterday against the rise in tuition.  Today, in Belmopan, the BNTU is doing their peaceful demonstration for pay raises.

 

"A little under one hundred and fifty students took part in this morning's demonstration - a small turn out when compared with the 2,279 students who attend classes at the UB Belmopan campus."

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Best of luck to the BNTU today.

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Runway Release 2013 Pictures

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Demian Solano was at Rebecca Stirm's Autumn/Winter fashion show, and he captured some amazing pictures.  He's posted a few, including a couple that have the 2 Miss Belizes, Destinee Arnold and Chantae Guy.  Many more to come.

Best of Cayo's insight:

https://www.facebook.com/RebeccaStirm

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