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The Holy Saturday Cross Country Cycling Classic came through Cayo today. https://www.facebook.com/DigiCell/posts/10152070128136966 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10154034774945514.1073741853.724470513 
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Feelgood news of the day. Students from the Munro Academy on Cape Bretton Island, Canada, helped out at the Cayo Deaf Institute. They did a lot during their week there, from helping to dig some septic lines to scrubbing roofs. They even brought down 9 Ipads for the school. "While at the Cayo Institute, the students enjoyed a camp experience, and they were always busy helping to dig holes for septic systems, scrubbing roofs, cleaning ceilings and helping in the kitchen... As part of their fundraising for the trip, the students also raised money to purchase nine iPad Minis for the institute... The Cayo Institute had a special night when they cooked tortillas, chicken and beans and everyone sat around the fire to enjoy their meal."
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Belize's new Solid Waste Management Project has made Cayo cleaner. The SWMP is the reason Cayo has a great transfer station now on the way to Benque. "To this date, the project has resulted in the construction of a modern sanitary landfill at Mile 24 of the George Price Highway, Belize’s main highway connecting Belize City with the capital, Belmopan, and San Ignacio near the border with Guatemala. This new landfill, which began operations in August of 2013, is already benefitting the towns of Belize City, San Ignacio, Santa Elena and Benque Viejo. Dumpsites have been closed and replaced with transfer stations, from where solid waste is being transferred to the Mile 24 Sanitary Landfill."
Nicole Kearsch's curator insight,
September 29, 2014 1:27 PM
Not only is Belize working towards a better environment with the implementation of transfer stations instead of actual dumpsites on the island but it is working to keep the beauty of the islands intact. While the islands off Belize are quite close to the coral reefs the fact that there is garbage being burned here is scary. The effects that the smoke has on the reef are potentially endless. People see this too as they leave from snorkeling and vacationing and miss out on the view that is to be had. They also make note of the disgusting atmosphere that they were around while enjoying the sights on the island. 
Nicholas Patrie's curator insight,
December 17, 2014 7:42 PM
Glad to see that countries share ideas to help make them both better for the environment and better to live in. With landfills that were once dumps and turning them into places that recycle helps everyone who lives around there and makes it better for the long run in other countries.
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Video of the day. Rotary worked with Sacred Heart Primary and the SIPL to do a flash mob at the Cayo Welcome Center. 'This book's gonna be a good book!' "Sacred Heart School in San Ignacio in Cayo, Belize performed 'Gotta Keep Reading' to raise awareness for literacy in Belize. This was done in cooperation with the 'Literacy Alive' project which was supported by Rotary International and the Rotary Club of Red Deer, Ab, Canada as well as the Rotary Club of San Ignacio.
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The Belize Film School is just under a motnh away. Last year the students did quite a few documentaries on local artists and personalities from Cayo, and Bullet Tree Falls. This year, they are focusing on San Antonio. Can't wait to see the footage. "You could be in Belize making a Wildlife Documentary! See where life takes you!"
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Feelgood news of the day. The Combat Team awarded orange belts to many of their students. They departed Belize yesterday, but after visiting many schools around Cayo(BCS), and having an exhibition at the GPC, they left an inspiration of God and an understanding of karate in their wake. Godspeed, and thank you, Combat Team! "All the kids tested for their belts last night and our instructor. The kids were so excited to received their Orange Advanced belts! Great things are happening at our Belize Karate School!"
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The 2014 edition of the BTIA's Destination Belize magazine has been launched. They always have a great section on Cayo, of course. Last year's edition is online. "The 2014 Destination Magazine includes amazing photography of our destinations and the BTIA has further incorporated the Belize Tourist Board's creative marketing strategy to ensure a unified public and private sector branding for Belize. It also includes articles on our remarkable reef; protected areas; Heartland of the Maya; Getting Married in Belize; Real Estate and Retirement; kite surfing; our exotic culinary dishes; yearly activities and a complete listing of industry partners and BTIA members.
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Congratulations to the Benque Marching Band(picture is from their practice video) for winning 1st place at Band Fest. Band Fest was yesterday in Corozal, and Cayo really cleaned up. The SISE Dreams took 3rd place in the marching band category. The Belmopan Active Youths took 1st place for Drum Corps. "At the end of the event, St. Luke “Purple Spirit” marching band won the Drumline competition. In the Drum Corps category, the champion is the Belmopan Active Youth group. They took home $4,000 and a trophy. Second place was won by the Holy Redeemer Marching band. Coming in third was the St. Luke marching band. In the Marching Band with Wind Instrumet category, Benque Viejo Marching Band walked away with first prize, taking home $6,000, a tropy and medals. Second place in this category was won by the Corozal Community College marching band while the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Dreams Marching Band captured third prize."
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Video of the day. Mrs. Kim Simplis-Barrow had a photo shoot for Harper's Bazaar magazine, and they've released a really fun behind the scenes video about it. Oddly, Cayo isn't in it - maybe they are saving the best for another video - but it's still worth a watch. Laurent Levy did a great job. "Take a look Behind- The-Scenes at HARPER'S BAZAAR INTERIORS: KIM SIMPLIS' BELIZE April 2014 Photo shoot produced by Harper's Bazaar International Style Editor LUIGI IRAUZQUI and be part of this breathtaking pictorial adventure: from the tropical Central American jungles to the turquoise waters of the Belizian Caribbean Sea."
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Travellers Liquors has a new gin out, entitled Baron Gin, and they made a fun commercial for it(even though Cayo isn't in it). It looks like they are...sipping on gin and juice. "Our new Baron Gin ad! Beautiful for a great gin."
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Video of the day. Another great vacation video from recent visitors to Belize. An interesting dubstep version of Bob Marley's I'm a Rainbow Too adds something to it all. The last couple of minutes are in Cayo. Xunantunich gets its screen time, along with some canoeing along the Macal. "A few videos from our trip to Belize March 2014"
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The Orquidea Negra Dance Company represented cayo by performing at the Bliss Centre with the Belize National Dance Company in their 'BNDC and Friends' production this weekend. Awesome photographer Will Moreno was there, and he got some amazing shots. Well done, BNDC and Orquidea Negra! "We are proud of all the wonderful performers who graced the Bliss Stage last night and tonight for 'BNDC & FRIENDS' Dance and Music/Dance Concerts. You were all amazing! and THANK YOU!"
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Video of the day. Great GoPro video of a trip around Belize. The time lapse photography at Caracol is done well. The first half of the video is Cayo, and you'll see plenty of familiar sights. The Hawkesworth Bridge is on there, and Rio On Pools, along with Caves Branch, and the Waterfall Cave. "We tackled the muddy roads, steep stairs, deep caves, and coral reefs of San Ignacio, Caracol, Caves Branch, Caye Caulker, and Ambergris Caye."
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Belize Infrastructure Limited is looking to upgrade Falcon Field and Marshalleck Stadium. BIL signed International Environments Ltd to do initial surveys on Falcon Field, and LAR Architects and Associates for Marshalleck Stadium. Thanks, BIL! "PRESS RELEASE - ARCHITECTURAL AND ENGINEERING ELEMENTS, COSTINGS AND CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FALCON FIELD RECREATION CENTER AND FACILITIES"
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The Rotary Club of San Ignacio has been busy lately. Not only did they bring the flash mobs to Cayo, but they are having their annual Voice of the West Elocution Competition at 6:30pm this Thursday at Hode's. "We are getting ready for the Voice of the West competition for the high school students in Cayo, 42 students to be exact. I found out this event was a staple on Sept 10 back in the day, until the Independence Day celebrations became more about the politicians than the people. Join us at Hode's, 6:30 this Thursday night. Voice of the West rocks!"
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The Western Ballaz will be traveling to Dangriga on Saturday to play the Warriors. This weekend marks the start of the second half of the season, so it's all rematches at this point. The game will start at 9:00pm, and will be televised on Channel 5. The bus is $5, and leaves at 5:30pm. We beat the Warriors 63 to 52 the last time, and here are the pictures. In related news, it's Jaime Cabajal's 18th birthday today. Happy birthday, Jaime! Its the rematch between the Dangriga Warriors and Cayo Western Ballaz! Make sure to be at Y-Not Island this Saturday March 29th. Game starts at 9.p.m.
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