GOVERNMENT APPROVES MEGA CRUISE PORT AT HARVEST CAYE;
PLACENCIA VOWS TO FIGHT! It has been in the works for months but on August 2, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the Government of Belize and Norwegian Cruise Line which allows NCL to establish a cruise port at Harvest Caye, a 70-acre island just three miles south of Placencia Village. Local and national opposition to the US$50 million project has been building steadily and is based on clear evidence that the introduction of such mass tourism to southern Belize would have far more costs than benefits.
The Case Against Mass Cruise Tourism in Southern Belize The campaign by private interests closely tied to the government of Belize to introduce cruise ships to southern Belize dates back to 2010. At that time a proposal by investors tied to Royal Caribbean Cruise Line to establish Placencia as port of call was successfully rebuffed by area residents. Two years later a new version of the same proposal, this time allegedly more “Placencia friendly” was floated to a group of tour guides but was never introduced or debated publicly. In early 2013 a much larger proposal was made to the government by Norwegian Cruise Line. This project, backed by the same official who pushed the first two, called for NCL to purchase Crawl Caye, an island off the Belize coast where its largest ships could dock and passengers frolic on the beach as well as embark for tours on land and sea. NCL’s total investment was said to be in the range of US$50 million and the cruise line heralded the investment on one that would bring jobs and prosperity to an economically depressed area of the country and significant revenues to a cash strapped government. While cabinet, under pressure from environmentalists, turned down the proposal for Crawl Caye on the grounds that it was in a marine reserve that formed part of a World Heritage Site, it endorsed the project if a more suitable location could be found. Immediately NCL announced plans to purchase Harvest Caye, a 70 acre island less than 3 miles south of Placencia Village just off the mainland. Following cursory study by a cabinet subcommittee (half of whose ministerial members never showed up for meetings) cabinet agreed to a non-binding memorandum of understanding with NCL that granted the company unprecedented fiscal incentives and tax breaks. Details of a formal agreement are being drafted while NCL refines plans for its purchase of the island, its dredging and filling as well as construction of its berthing and recreational facilities. It plans to have Harvest Caye ready for action by the 2015/2016 cruise season. The authors of this document, a broad coalition of tourism and environmental groups from around the country, believe that the introduction of mass cruise tourism—or any type of mass tourism—to southern Belize represents nothing less than an invitation to disaster. Please see more on “The Case Against Mass Cruise Tourism in Southern Belize” on page 3.
Placencia Lobsterfest 2013, Major Success! The Placencia Lobsterfest held on June 28, 29 and 30 was another huge hit this year. Having won the Belize Tourism Board’s “Festival of the Year” Award in March, many attended with high expectations and quickly realized their travels to the Peninsula was worth the effort. Both organizers, the Placencia Village Council and the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association, successfully raised much needed funds for their vital operations on the Peninsula. The many vendors including those selling food and arts and crafts, as well as nonprofit organizations reported great sales. Why such a mega success this year? In addition to another excellent layout at the site, organizers stepped up the entertainment lineup in 2013. Friday afternoon allowed visitors to begin their food sampling and socializing while at the south end of the village, different teams competing in the Southern Environmental Association Lionfish Tournament brought in their catch at the new municipal pier. Later that night everyone came together under the main tent to see the Gilharry 7 take the stage and start Please see Placencia Lobsterfest on page 23.
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BREEZE REACTION! “WHAT DID YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PLACENCIA LOBSTEFEST 2013?” “The fresh seaweed shakes, The Galley’s pizza and Siripohn’s shrimp spring rolls!” Melissa, Bartender, Barefoot Bar, Placencia
“Not having to work while watching how well it was run. Good job, organizers!” Ellie Dial, former Placencia BTIA director
“BELIKIN BEERS! Wow! … And the people. Was more crowded than last year with lots of very nice folks.”
“All the fun games on Sunday, especially the men and women’s tug-o-war.”
Leo Hulse, Lobsterfest Arts & Crafts Vendor; Owner, Made in Belize Wood Carvings, Placencia
Christielee, Wait Staff, Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill, Placencia
“The sexy body girls!” Kareem, Bartender at Pickled Parrot, Placencia
“The food was really AMAZING this year! Especially Ian’s lobster soup!” Charlene, Belize City URL: http://issuu.com/ theplacenciabreeze PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (Placencia BTIA) DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge at the Placencia Tourism Center, the Philip Goldson International Airport, nationwide airstrips and resorts, guesthouses, restaurants and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation of 2,000, as well as a large online web audience.
“Placencia itself. The aura, the weather, the people. It was great to see all the tourists who flew to Belize just for the event. The Placencia Lobsterfest is making a name for itself. It is a good boost for local tourism.” Chino & Baby Elijah, Placencia
“All the people and the music, especially the Panerrifix Steel Band and the Corozal Community College Marching Band — we really enjoyed those performances.” Denyse & Martin, Placencia CELEBRATE SEPTEMBER IN PLACENCIA! DON’T MISS CARNIVAL & THE PLACENCIA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT ON SEPT. 21 & 22, 2013!
PLACENCIA BTIA/PLACENCIA BREEZE STAFF: Jolie Pollard Executive Director and Editor in Chief Apolo Caliz Financial and Membership Officer CHIEF VOLUNTEER PHOTOGRAPHER: Muzamanzie Photography PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Stewart Krohn, Chairman Steve Christensen, Vice Chairman David Vernon, Treasurer Doran Yount, Secretary Salva Zabaneh, Councilor lsa Villanueva, Councilor Evan Hall, Councilor PRINTER: The Reporter Press, Belize City, Belize The Placencia Breeze The Placencia Tourism Center, Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize. Phone: 523- 4045; E-mail: info@placencia.com or director@placencia.com Opening Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday through Friday Support the Breeze! ADVERTISE! BTIA Membership Discounts Available
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The Case Against Mass Cruise Tourism in Southern Belize Continued from Front Page.
The pressure on the environment caused by ships, boats and hundreds of thousands of visitors will irreparably harm the pristine coral reefs, grass beds and marine life of southern Belize. At present southern Belize attracts around 35,000 overnight foreign visitors per year, the majority of whom spend part of their stay enjoying the area’s world class SCUBA diving, snorkeling and fishing. Even at this relatively low density, some areas are showing signs of overcrowding and resource degradation. The addition of 500,000 to 1,000,000 additional cruise tourists each year cannot help but rapidly destroy some of the planet’s most valuable marine ecosystems. While NCL has claimed that its passengers will be fully instructed in reef friendly behavior, experience has shown that cruise tourists –most of whom are novice divers and snorkelers— cannot help but touch, kick and stand on once pristine coral gardens. In short, the environment off the coast simply cannot stand up to this kind of mass human intrusion. With increasing numbers of mega cruise ships plying the relatively shallow and coral rich waters of southern Belize the possibility of a ship grounding or serious polluting incident is well within the realm of possibility. When these increasingly common incidents occur, who will pay for the damages to the world’s second longest barrier reef? Who will monitor and clean up the pollution from oil, bilge and sewage leaks?
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The waters around Harvest Caye are home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of West Indian Manatees.
visitors and their more attractive spending patterns. For example, an overnight eco-tourist who has spent US$2,500 on a four day visit to Belize, heads to the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife sanctuary for a secluded hike to Tiger Fern Falls. He carries binoculars and has hired a top local birding guide. When he arrives he finds four big tour buses and a hundred other hikers on the narrow trail. They all paid $279 for a four day Western Caribbean cruise. Will our birdwatcher come back next year? Will his like -minded friends on Facebook? Not likely.
Just to leeward of the Harvest Caye ship berths are some of Belize’s most productive shrimp farms. Those farms rely on the sea for clean salt water intake for their growing operations and face stringent certification requirements to export their environmentally friendly products to Europe. They employ hundreds of Belizeans. Can the shrimp farms remain viable if their source of sea water is contaminated? The waters around Harvest Caye are home to one of the world’s largest concentrations of West Indian Manatees. The presence of thousands of visitors per day in the water and on boats runs the risk of killing large numbers of these creatures in collisions as well as scaring them off to other locations. The area is presently used by local guides offering manateesighting tours to overnight tourists. When the manatees leave for—literally—greener pastures, where will the guides—and their guests--go?
The NCL project at Harvest Caye changes the character of Belize’s national tourism profile from beneficial low impact/high value eco-cultural tourism to unsustainable high impact/low value mass tourism. Belize actually originated the concept of ecotourism over a quarter century ago and the economy has benefitted immensely, to the point where tourism is the nation’s largest single industry. It is, according to Prime Minister Dean Barrow, “the engine that drives our economic train.” Over the last two decades the industry has shown average annual growth rates of over six percent. In 2012 that growth was close to ten percent and similar performance is expected in 2013. The cruise industry on the other hand, is erratic and gyrates between wild increases and precipitous plunges. It is fully controlled by the cruise lines which make scheduling decisions based on their needs, not ours. Overnight tourists spend between two and three times more per day than cruise tourists and overnight tourists purchase more toward local products than the imports (primarily watches and jewelry) favored by cruise ship passengers. When cruise passengers go on tours sold onboard, the cruise lines keep 50-60% of the price of the tour. When overnight tourists book tours with local tour operators, the tour operators keep all of the tourist dollar. Mass cruise tourism displaces overnight ecotourism and reverses the trend toward more upscale
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Belize’s current successful low-impact tourism attracts many overnight-night eco-travelers who can enjoy secluded hikes to unspoilt attractions such as the Tiger Fern Falls in the Cockscomb Basin.
Overnight tourism generates revenues for Government; mass cruise tourism generates kickbacks to the cruise lines. Hotels remit the 9% hotel tax to Government. Restaurants and other businesses remit 12.5% General Sales Tax to Government. Overnight tourists pay airport and PACT fees totaling US$39.25 per person. Overnight tourists also pay 12.5% GST to Government on almost all of their purchases. All local businesses pay Government a minimum of 1.75% of gross revenues in Business Tax. Cruise tourists will pay Government US$7.00 each to land at Harvest Caye -- and then Government will give back $4.00 of that $7.00 to NCL to help NCL “recover” its investment. NCL will also receive duty exemption for all imported materials as well as “expedited” treatment from Government for work permits and all other Government services.
A BELIZEAN NIRVANA
Hotels pay 9% tax to Government. 35,000 overnight visitors annually.
Belize presently attracts over
Please see “The Case Against Mass Cruise Tourism in Southern Belize” on page 9.
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The Placencia Breeze ‖ July/August 2013 ‖ Page 5 PLACENCIA BTIA INTERN TESTIMONIAL: Dear Director: “Well, my time working with you guys was so much fun, and I had a blast! I learnt how to do a lot of things like learning how to talk with tourists in a respectful and courteous manner. Without a doubt the experience at the Placencia Tourism Center has given me the courage to take on the real world. I realized that one needs to have passion for his or job like you and Apolo do. I thank you guys so much for letting me take on the working experience. Once again, I say thank you all for your support and kindness.” Sincerely, Terrell Taylor Independence High School
Community Service Volunteer Darren Eiley and Intern Terrell Taylor (Left to Right) give their time at the Placencia BTIA’s booth at Placencia Lobsterfest 2013.
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INDUSTRY GOSSIP … The latest shush in Placencia ... Candy is here! Oh Shuga! Jane Eiley’s long -time dream has become a reality. Every year since 2008, the Placencia native has been selling candy at the Placencia Lobsterfest from her old fashioned candy jars. “It has been such a fulfilling feeling bringing something different to my village. I love to see the excitement on the faces of kids when they see the selection of sweets that we have to offer,” says Jane. Oh Shuga! The set up at the candy store allow customers to
help themselves to their favorite selections for an enjoyable experience. In addition to candy, they also offer plenty of other candy items such as beach towels, water bottles, spa sets, party bags and other gifting options. They also have candy by bulk! Jane invites you to stop by to meet their friendly and professional staff. New Ownership and Management! RE/MAX Belize Property Center has now been purchased by David Kafka and the new name is:
On November 15, 2013, Tropic Air will launch three times weekly NONSTOP service to San Ignacio/ Benque Viejo from Placencia. Flights depart and return on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings and arrives at Tropic Air’s recently upgraded Maya Flats station which is near Chaa Creek, Ka’ana, Black Rock and DuPlooy’s. This is Placencia's first nonstop air link to the west and the folks at Tropic hope the support is there for Tropic to make it daily in short order and grow Placencia. Mention the “SECRET WORD OF THE DAY” at the Pickled Parrot Bar & Grill and get a prize! The bar’s new "secret word of the day" will be posted online and on their road side chalk board. The Parrots also have a new $10 special weekly lineup: Mondays - Meatloaf with mashed potatoes & gravy and a vegetable. Tuesdays (Closed). Wednesdays - Chicken Parmesan over linguini. Thursdays - Slow cooked Pork Chops and gravy, potatoes and a vegetable. Fridays: Fish & Chips. Saturdays: Coconut Shrimp over Rice. Sundays - Kitchen’s closed.
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The Villas at Cocoplum have broken ground on condo building #4. The foundation has already been completed. According to management, the extremely high-quality building consists of four 3-bedroom luxury condos and one exclusive full floor Penthouse condo. Two 3 -bedroom units remain available. Completion is scheduled for Summer 2014 and reservations will soon be accepted for building #5. The folks at Villas at Cocoplum invite prospective condo owners to stop by and visit. Wild Orchid Caye (formerly Moho Caye) is now open to the public for day trips and overnight camping. Wild Orchid Caye (formerly known as Moho) is an idyllic 12 acre palm fringed private retreat, just 12.5 miles east of Placencia and Wild Orchid Beach. Fine white sand, crystal clear waters and some of the region’s most incredible coral reefs make our pristine Caye a gem and a perfect place to take your guests for the day or even for an overnight camping under the stars. Locals and children two and under - FREE Guest (day) - $20BZ Guest (overnight) - $40BZ
New team member at Wild Orchid Residences! Tom Hitchcock, Project Supervisor of Wild Orchid Residences was pleased to inform us that Wolf Wörster Associates, Inc. has taken over the real estate developments’ sales, marketing and public relations. Based in Vancouver with offices in Los Angeles and London, the team has already put the project on the international media map. The new website is www.wildorchidresidences.com The existing show homes at Wild Orchid Residences can also be rented short term through www.wolfworsterbelize.com Wild Orchid is having an open house Friday, October 18 and Sunday, October 20. They invite you to stop by, meet the entire team and see what’s new!
SEA GRAPE Cocktails at Dawn’s Grill n Go! Dawn takes a break from cooking to serve up a frozen sea grape drink with your choice of tequila, vodka or rum ($12 BZ). Available for a limited time only while sea grapes are around. Bigger burgers are also grilling at the Grill n Go. Choose wheat or white buns topped with a 1/4 pound beef patty and smothered with cheese, grilled onions and mushrooms; served with a side of fries ($20 BZ).
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The Case Against Mass Cruise Tourism in Southern Belize Continued from page seven.
Government and NCL say the project is all about jobs. In fact most of the jobs are seasonal, part time and low paying. If NCL has a ship in port 130 days a year that means part time employment. How do you build a nation on part time employment for bus drivers, tour guides, waiters, and other service personnel? Government says that a part time low wage job is better than nothing; we say that a growing overnight tourism industry has provided and will provide better paying full time jobs that build families, communities and the nation of Belize. Under the MOU, NCL will be allowed to employ foreigners as 25% of its workforce (no doubt the highest paying 25%). How does that help build a nation?
Why would any sane country willingly give up control of its single largest industry to cruise lines that have consistently demonstrated their greed, rapaciousness and disregard for the environment on a global scale? Whether it’s a ship grounding in Italy, loss of power in the Gulf of Mexico or the discharge of pollution in Alaska, cruise operations all over the world leave a trail of destruction wherever they go. Can Belize really afford to risk that kind of damage in the most fragile and pristine part of the country?
“The questions for Belizeans are, ‘Do we sellout ourselves and our country for a pittance or do we chart a course of our own choosing? Will our children and grandchildren thank us or curse us for the path we have chosen?’”
Even those Belizean service providers and companies that currently work for the cruise lines in Belize City will tell you privately (not publicly for fear of losing their jobs or contracts) that the cruise lines are the most exploitive entities they have ever encountered, demanding commissions of over 50% on tours, forcing one sided contracts and reducing local profit margins to the point where only large operations can survive and smaller operators are squeezed out. In the overnight tourism industry there are no dominant major players and independent operators can not only survive but flourish. The wealth is spread out and you don’t need to be “politically connected” to get a job. The authenticity of our tourism product is real and not contrived. Successful tourism is all about individual relationships and our frontline personnel have succeeded in making our industry the envy of destinations around the world. Call it “soul”, call it “heart”, call it “love”, call it whatever you want…but it’s an innate quality that NCL desperately craves and will never be able to manufacture. Why do we want to give away such a unique part of ourselves to a company that only wants to exploit it for its own selfish gain?
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Conclusion: Any deal with NCL is a bad deal. Say no to the sellout. Our natural attractions are world class. Nowhere on the planet is there such varied natural richness in one small place. Our people are friendly in a way that is genuine, maybe too genuine… and people like cruise line executives (and their paid local collaborators) mistake us for fools. The questions for Belizeans are: “Do we sellout ourselves and our country for a pittance or do we chart a course of our own choosing? Will our children and grandchildren thank us or curse us for the path we have chosen? ▪
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Your Garbage Stinks By Stephanie Wandke Earth Loving Scientist How many plastic bottles do you think you used this week? How many Styrofoam containers do you throw away each month? Are those shilling bags multiplying in the back of your closet? Picture this: Every piece of plastic and every Styrofoam you’ve ever used in your life is still on this planet somewhere. It’s most redeeming property – its indestructibility – is also its greatest disgrace. Studies predict that it takes around 500 years for plastic to degrade, and since it was invented in 1830, the first piece of plastic produced still has three centuries left of wandering Planet Earth! And wander it does. After the rest of your garbage has long degraded and returned to nature, the plastic begins to break into smaller pieces and get picked up by the winds, flooding and waterways, or birds and fish mistaking the small colorful pieces for foods. In this manner, the toxins inherent in plastics and Styrofoam slowly poison our ecosystem from the ground up. There is a Great Pacific Garbage Patch located in between the global currents of the Pacific Ocean that would bury Belize in plastic one mile deep – eleven times.
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On July 13 over 100 children participated in the 8th Annual Beach Cleanup at Laughingbird Caye National Park. Accompanied by the Splash Dive Center team and adult chaperones, they collected loads of trash, which washed up on the coral shores of the island.
Especially on our narrow peninsula, there is the likelihood of our garbage going to sea or lagoon before arriving at any inland landfill. At Glover’s Reef a researcher reported finding a drowned turtle with a plastic Coke bottle stuck in its throat, and another who had been trying to gnaw off its own flipper as it was tangled in a deadly mess of fishing line. We have all seen the gargantuan amounts of plastic garbage washed up on the cayes, tangled in the roots of the mangroves, and on our Placencia beach each season. “Oh, yeah, it all washes up from Honduras.” This is the equivalent of saying “Well, MY garbage doesn’t stink!” We ALL use plastics and Styrofoam and it’s important to take responsibility for its impact. When throwing away that plate or cup you used for 30 minutes, it has just begun its journey of a dozen human lifetimes.
With just a few simple changes, you can help reduce the amount of ugly plastic and Styrofoam waste here on our precious peninsula!
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The space of an entire boat was needed to transport trash to the Peninsula dump site.
When taking home leftovers, ask for foil instead of the Styrofoam container.
If you have a choice; choose glass.
If you only buy a few items, say “No bag, please,” or remember to take your own.
If you don’t need it, say “No Straw, Please,” or “No plastic fork for me, I’m going home.”
Pick up that piece of plastic garbage that’s sitting next to the can and put it inside!
Every little bit helps, and as we all know, it takes a village! Our animals and Planet Earth thank you! ▪
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In addition to hundreds of pieces of Styrofoam and plastic found at Laughbird Caye, some children scored some unexpectedly massive pieces of trash.
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Second Annual Seine Bight Kids Track and Field Camp a Success On July 20 over 150 children participated in the Second Annual Summer Break Track and Field Games held in Seine Bight Village. Belize Olympics Star and Seine Bight native Kaina Martinez who organized the event, said it was another great success. “I had crazy fun with them, and they are all looking forward to next year,” said Martinez. Games included 80 meter and 30 meter sprints, standing jumps, softball throws and much more. “I see a lot of outstanding kids. I wish I had more time to invest in their talent, but I’m trying to do as much as I can for now,” said Martinez who also has a full-time job working with the Belize Coast Guard. Thanks to many supporters, each participant received a token gift including school supplies, certificates and event t-shirts for outstanding young athletes. Martinez recognizes contributions from her mother, her sisters Trinell Smith and Desiree Herrera; Marie Love, Myrna Tinez, Pastor Jim Mensie and Mrs. Anna Mensie; her brothers Kirwin Ramirez and Javier Martinez; her cousin, Becky Arzu; Placencia BTIA Executive Director Jolie Pollard for assisting with fundraising efforts; Volunteers Megs X Yearwood and Ian Yearwood for their support and time; Print Belize for providing a discount for printing certificates of participation; GBP Investments Ltd, Dan Dunbar, Lisa Carne for donating “Way Bak Den” proceeds; Skip Weaver, Sue, HR3 Concepts Owner Roy Rosado for providing a generous discount on t-shirts, Tropic Air for a 50% discount on airfare, the event DJ; Volunteers: Darren Mclaughlyn, Aleen Vicente, Myrna Vicente, Vashti Vicente, Jody Vicente, Shahera “Strong Gial” Palacio, Joyce Moreria, Arleen Augustine, Delano Palacio, Kenneth Major, Jordan Lewis Deiro and Calvin Augustine. Martinez also thanks all others whom she may have forgotten to mention.
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According to Martinez, she is currently reviewing an evaluation of the event to improve next year. “Based on the children’s feedback, there is more we can incorporate into the games. I truly appreciate all the support I received this year from people who have the vision to move forward to a greater place.” ▪
Interested in helping Kaina in July 2014? Contact:662-3397/669-5834 or kfbelize@gmail.com
GET WELL DWAYNE! PLACENCIA IS CHEERING YOU ON!
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2012 Belize Olympics Star Kaina Martinez returns to her home village Seine Bight to execute another successful track and field camp for children ages four through 15.
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Placencia Keeps on Raking National Awards
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Kerah Eiley and Nadia Westby of Placencia Village are Love FM’s Kayak Challenge 2013 Champions.
2013 continues to be a mega successful year for the Placencia Peninsula. After shining at the Belize Tourism Board National Tourism Awards in March, the Peninsula now adds two first place trophies and others to its heavy collection. And, the crew at the Barefoot Bar is certainly proud of their decision to endorse the two teams who collected the most recent awards. On the serious side of athletics, Placencia natives Nadia Westby and Kerah Eiley or “Barefoot Girls” were victorious in Love FM’s Kayak Challenge 2013. The two women were the only female team to compete in the competition, which ran a course of two days from Aug. 3-4. Westby and Eiley paddled their way to first place defeating 11 teams paddling from Belize City to St. George’s Cay then to Caye Chapel, to Caye Caulker and then finishing the last leg in San Pedro. Placencia also proved it has a sense of humor. On the funnier side of “sports”, following a very entertaining and amusing competition at the Barefoot Bar, Frank Tate (Team
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Placencia transplant “Homeless Keith” holds shiny championship trophy collected at the first Lighthouse Lager Rock, Paper, Scissors competition. “Slippery Steph” placed fourth and Frank Tate of Hopkins placed second.
Hopkins), Stephanie Wandke and Keith Bennett (Team Placencia) represented the bar in the satirical Lighthouse Lager’s National Rock, Paper, Scissors challenge in Belize City on Aug. 4. Bennett (nicknamed “Homeless Keith” during the television episode of the Placencia competition) took home the first place trophy, Tate took home second and Stephanie (nicknamed “Slippery Steph”) scored fourth place. They also returned to the Peninsula with six cases of Lighthouse Beer. Of course, Slippery Steph fire danced during half time and according to the trio, they have all promised to forever retire from Rock, Paper and Scissors after such a taxing season. ▪
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Beach Olympics Adds New Excitement to Placencia Summer By Maretha McCullock Photos by Muzamanzie Photography On July 7, 11 teams competed in the Rotary Club of Placencia’s inaugural Beach Olympics - a fundraiser to support construction efforts of a trauma center to be built near the Placencia airstrip. Teams representing Tropic Air, Wallen’s Market Scotia Bank, Atlantic Bank, Re/Max, Sea Glass Inn, Tipsy Tuna, Yoli’s Bar, Thirsty Turtle, the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department and even the team who just came together and called themselves the Greek Gods of Placencia, all fought head to head in games played both on shore and in sea. In the morning, teams played water Bed Wrestling, Tug-oWar and Jaws Relay and Human Ring Toss, Greasy Watermelon and Flipper Race.in the afternoon. The competition was fierce. Based on a four, three, two, one point system, 1st place received 4 points; 2nd Place, 3 points; 3rd Place, 2 points and 4th Place, 1 point. There were three stations on site with four teams competing against each other. When they were finished, they rotated to the other game to compete against other teams until all the teams got to play each game. (Trust me it was one crazy rotation, but every team got to play each game! )
Waterbed wrestling proved to be the most difficult competition at the Beach Olympics.
Spicing up the event throughout the beautiful day, DJ Boney blasted music, Old Master Rums kept the mixed drinks flowing and of course, there was plenty burgers, hot dogs, sausages on sticks, beer, stout and water on sale too. 2013 Beach Olympics Champions Tipsy Tuna won 1st place with 22 Points, Tropic won 2nd Place with 21 Points and we had a prize for Biggest Losers which the Greek Gods of Placencia accepted with impressive sportsmanship. The Placencia Rotary Club would like to thank everyone who supported this event. While Rotarians understand that there were a few kinks, please understanding that this was the organization’s first attempt at the Beach Olympics. Visit the Rotary Club of Placencia’ Facebook Page: (Placencia Rotary) or email placenciarotary@gmail.com to provide feedback. We hope to new teams signed up in 2014. ▪
Some team players gave it their all in the challenging Tugo-war competitions. Many reported to have ached for days following the Beach Olympics
Nevermind the pink inflatable toy — participants in the flipper race took the contest very seriously.
Left: Beach sand mixed with grease made the greasy watermelon exceptionally challenging. Above: Human Ring toss was a spectator favorite.
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PLACENCIA CHAPTER OF THE BELIZE TOURISM INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION 2013 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORY Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member! Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Membership Officer Apolo Caliz at 523-4045 or info@placencia.com.
ACCOMMODATIONS A Belizean Nirvana: belizeanirvana@gmail.com; 523-3331 or 625-3301; Evan Hall
Garden Cabanas: colibrihouse@gmail.com; 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin
Miller’s Landing: millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 or 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller
Tradewinds: trdewndpla@btl.net; 523-3122; Janice Leslie
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: info@robertsgrove.com; 523-3565 or 523-4367; Jean-Marc Tassé
AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services: info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood
Village Inn: info@thevillageinnbelize.com; Arches /The: gin7373@aol.com; 523-3481 or 523-3081 Miramar Apartments: 479-841-7970 or 623-3286; info@miramarbelize.com; 523-3658 or Veronique Mckenzie Ginny Clayton 523-3117 or 503-3095; Ilsa Villanueva Green Parrot Beach Houses: greenparrot@mail.com; 533-8188 Villas at Cocoplum /The: David Allardice & Leo Ramirez BMannsfeld@yahoo.com; 610-0294 or Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows: Mirasol Villa: taylors@btl.net; 533-8110 or 602-7768 info@mirasolbelize.com; 523-3481 or 628-6447; Boris Mannsfield or Erin Ivy Bill & Adriane Taylor 523-3081;Veronique McKenzie Harbour Hideaway of Placencia: jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com; Westwind Hotel: 623-3286; Jim and Cindy Weller westwind.hotel@gmail.com; 523-3255 Blue Crab Beach Resort: Nautical Inn: sales@bluecrabbeach.com; 523-3544 or thenauticalinnbelize@gmail.com or 523-4016; George & Lisa Westby 523-3543; Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Harry’s Cozy Cabanas: 523-3595; Brian Mandziak cozycabanas@yahoo.com; 523-3155 Whipray Caye Lodge: Harry Eiley whipraycaye@yahoo.com; 610-1068 Blue Garden House: North Beach/ The; info@belizecottagerentals.com debanddave@btl.net; 523-3207 Julian & Beverly Cabral 207-326-9099; Costas & Sally Christ Deborah & Dave Vernon Hatchet Caye Resort: contact@hatchetcaye.com; 533-4446 or White Sand Villa: 523-3337; Dasha Shivers catilina@btl.net; 605-0586 Captain Jak’s Cabanas: Ocean’s Edge: theluckyerin22@yahoo.com; 523-3561 oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca James Grover & Stefano Ragagnin or 622-7104; Erin Ivy 514-606-5582 or 514-697-9435 Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow: info@seasprayhotel.com; 523-3148 Francine Martel Yellow Bella: yellowbella@alice.it; Jodie Leslie 605-0586; Stefano Ragagnin Caribbean Travel & Tours: info@ctbelize.com; 523-3481 or One World Rentals: 523-3081;Veronique & Lance oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com Hideaway Caye: Yellow House /The: McKenzie hideawaycaye@yahoo.com; 665-4069 523-3103 or 620-9975 info@ctbelize.com; 523-3481or Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll Claudia Hardegger 523-3081;Veronique McKenzie Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape: ATTORNEYS-AT-LAW info@casabeyabelize.com Jewel of Placencia: Paradise Vacation Hotel: Courtenay Coye LLP: 970-963-1099; Midge & Aaron Dallas info@jewelplacenciarental.com info@belize123.com; 523-3179 or tusher@courtneycoye.com; 523-3282 523-3481 or 523-3081 523-3256; Alan & Deloris Stamm Taryn Usher Veronique McKenzie & Joe Garipoli Casa Del Sol: George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse: gcgeorge@rcn.com; George Cowdrey
info@casadelsolbelize.com; 523-3481 or 523-3081;Veronique McKenzie
Joyce and Frank’s Beach House: h2odanzer@aol.com; 561-683-3899 or 561-683-3899; Joyce Danz
Casa Nettuno: framdani.office@gmail.com; 605-1648 Mariuccia Levoni La Caribe: ray@lacaribe.com or 631-5602; Ray Jennings Casa Placencia: casaplacencia@live.com; 503-3143 or Las Amigas: 630-7811; Jacki Tipton info@lasamigasbelize.com; 523-311 Lydia Villanueva & Geri Salsig Chabil Mar Villas Informtion@chabilmarvillas.com Laru Beya Villas: info@larubeya.com 523-3606 or 523-3611; Synescio Coh 523-3476 or 523-3483; Ian McField Coconut Cottage Lydia’s Guest House: kwplacencia@yahoo.com; 523-3234 or lydias@btl.net; 523-3117 or 523-3354 609-4267; Kay Westby Lydia Villanueva Cocoplum Vacation Rentals Los Porticos Villas: rentals@cocoplumbelize.net; 623-7774 reservations@losporticosvillas.com; Aaron Krohn 523-3227 or 607-4448 Barry and Valerie Snowden Colibri House colibrihouse@gmail.com; 605-0586 Lost Reef Resort: Stefano Ragagnin & Nicoletta Sala lostreef@xplornet.com; 606-7262 Lisa D’Amore Decked Out House inquiry@deckedouthouse.com Maine Stay /The: 503-3017 or 624-7168; Linda Burrow drewtravers@gmail.com; 523-3507 Drew Travers Dolce Cabana: nharvalik@gmail.com 523-3095 or 605-0586; Manatee Inn: manateeinn@btl.net; Nicole Harvalik / Stephano Ragagnin 523-4083; Slavek Machacka Easy Living Apartments: info@easylivingplacencia.com; 523-3481 or 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie Eloise’s Travel Lodge: 503-3299; Sonia Leslie Flamboyant /The flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com 628-1143; Angie Markham
Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro: info@mayabeachhotel.com; 533-8040 or 627-4718; Ellen & John Lee Maya Dream Beach House: mayadreambelize@yahoo.com 523-3148 Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell Maya Lodge: mayalodge@hotmail.com; 605-0586; Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod
Finca: info@ctbelize.com; 523-3481 or 523-3081; Veronique McKenzie Michelo Flats: harbour21@gmail.com; 523-3519 or 626-2518; Michel Ardoullie French Louie Caye: kitty@frenchlouiecayebelize.com 523-3228 or 610-3228; Kitty Fox
Sea Glass Inn: brad_schofield@yahoo.com; 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield Seaspray Hotel: info@seasprayhotel.com; 523-3148 or 615-2925; Jodie & Norman Leslie Seaview Suites: placenciaseaview@gmail.com; 5233777; John & Marian Chan Silver Leaf: yoliebrown@hotmail.com; 970-944-2550 or 970-944-0552 William & Jolanda Brown; Stefano/agent Singing Sands Inn: info@singingsands.com; 533-3022 or 520-8022; Jean-Marc Tasse South Waters Resort: southwatersresort@yahoo.com; 620-7320; Maria Cabral Sunset Pointe Condos: ewinche713@aol.com; 523-3314 Eric & Janis Winchester Surfside Escape Resort /The: info@surfsideescape.com; 523-3630 Brian Mandziak Tarpon Caye Belize: info@tarponcayelodge.com; 523-3323 or 523-3322 or Charles Leslie Three Iguanas Villa: colibrihouse@gmail.com or 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark Toucan Lulu: reservations@toucanlulu.com; 628-8474; Paul Fanning Turtle Inn: frontdesk@turtleinn.com; 523-3244; Martin Krediet
Car Rental of Placencia: powerscandy@hotmail.com; 523-3284 or 662-6711; Candy Power CONSULTANTS Guild & Guild Consulting: guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 or 523-3291; Yvette Guild Nauta Vero PR & Communications: ngillett@nautavero.com; 610-5700 Niall Gillett HEALTH, FITNESS, SPAS & SALONS BB Yoga Flow: info@bbyogaflow.com 631-7726; Agnes Balawejder-Busch Placencia Tennis: bobbelize21@gmail.com; 626-4015 Bob & Lida Rodgers Secret Garden Day Spa: lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420 or 609-3104; Lee Nyhus Siripohn Thai Massage: jenjira01@yahoo.com; 620-8718 or 600-0375; Siriporn Thakham Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic: toothfairyclinic@gmail.com; 502-0736 or 633-0678; Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn Tony’s Gym: tony@belizefit.com 631-7427; Tony Pinder Tree of Life: smallkristine@yahoo.com; 624-5408; Kristine Small Z-Touch Day Spa: yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh
The Placencia Breeze ‖ July/August 2013 ‖ Page 17 NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development: info@saveourpeninsula.org; 523-3587 Adrian Vernon & Mary Toy Placencia Humane Society: takunchances@yahoo.com ; 503-3177 or 670-4130; Doran Yount, President
Shak Beach Café/ The: theshakbelize@yahoo.com: 622-1686; Magda Morales Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar: tipsytuna@hotmail.com; 523-3089 Salva and Gillian Zabaneh Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor: tizy.lory@virgilio.it; Tiziana Del Col
Vern’s Kitchen: Southern Environmental Association 667-0459; Verna Marin info@seabelize.org; 523-3377 or 523-3395; Nicole Auil-Gomez Yoli’s Bar: regantrethewey@hotmail.com REAL ESTATE AGENTS 625-2763; Yolanda Trethewey Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: bmannsfeld@yahoo.com; 610-0294 SHOPPING & GENERAL Boris Mannsfeld, Frik & Tonya PRODUCT & REPAIR SERVICES Cocoplum: stewart@cocoplumbelize.net 610-1009; Stewart Krohn CPC Real Estate Solution: info@belizeproperty.com; 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young Palmetto Bay Resort: info@palmettobayresort.com; 610-1911; Carlton Watson Placencia Yacht Club: lee@getdusa.com ; 653-0569 or 663-9087; Lee and Gail Dusa Re/Max 1st Choice: david@belizepropertycenter.com; 631-9622 or 523-3666; David Kafka Waterfront Real Estate: waterfrontbelize@aol.com; 610-3264 Patrick & Denise Callahan Wild Orchid Properties: tom@wildorchidresidences.com; 523-3392; Tom Hitchcock RESTAURANTS, BARS, CAFÉS, & ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee: keithgmorrison@gmail.com; 634-3212 Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar: barefootbarbz@gmail.com ; 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Danube Austrian Restaurant restaurant@danubebelize.com 610-0132 Herbert Kollmann & Simone Gareis Friends Near the Pier: grambelize@gmail.com; 653-2550 John and Betty Rhoads Flying Pig/ The: theflyingpig.belize@gmail.com; 602-6391; Patrick Gonzalve
Added Touch /The: rrobin@btl.net; 223-0054 or 223-1461; Robin McCutheon
Charles Leslie, Jr./ Ycela Alpuche
Ford, David: dfordassociates@gmail.com; 621-7587
Joy Tours: joytour@btl.net; 523-3325; Hubert & Karen Young
Fuller, Fred & Jacque: jacquecfuller@yahoo.com; 628-0992 or 629-6429
Moorings/The: mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 or 604-2861;Renee Brown
Gabor, Deborah: gringainbelize@gmail.com; 628-7004 Galipeau, Cheryl: chgalipeau@yahoo.com; 523-3329 Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay: vivij@earthlink.com Hess, Tina John Ford dba Cordy’s Beach Cottages: fordco@hotmail.com; 523-3341; 627-3150
Splash Dive Center: patricia@splashbelize.com; 523-3058; or 620-6649; Patricia Ramirez
Koster, Liliana: lilianakoster@yahoo.com; 663-8680; 665-5779
Trip N Travel: lgodfrey@btl.net; 523-3205 or 523-3205;Laura Godfrey
Pollard, Jolie: director@placencia.com; 602-9683
Leslie Tech Services: info@leslietech.com; 523-3323 Charles Leslie Jr. & Ycela Alpuche
INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS Caliz, Apolo: caliz_apolo@hotmail.com; 634-0950
Smith, Stan & Mary: stanmary@btl.net; 523-4306
Master Plumbing: fredwalton53@yahoo.com 669-1014; Dick Walton
Celeste, Donna: bodie1949@yahoo.com
Goss Chocolate: sales@bluecrabbeach.com 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
MnM Hardware Placencia: duncker@btl.net; 523-3517 or 523-3537; Dora Duncker Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.: rjay@btl.net; 523-8141 or 610-1441; Ray Twanow Papaya Boutique: papayaboutique@gmail.com 603-3665; Marsha Cabral Palmtree Designs: muzamanzie@btl.net; 523-3563 or 603-5143; Marion & Ed Carr Placencia Mini Storage: arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 or 628-7926 Ruth Turner & Fred Arbona
Jaguar Lanes: jaguarlanes@yahoo.com; 601-4434 Bob and Pam Thomas
Robert Nicolait & Associates, Ltd.: info@watertreatmentbelize.com 523-3149; Lou Nicolait
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar: info@jdeesplacencia.com; 503-3351; Daisy & Jeremy Leslie
Spectarte Gallery: spectarte@gmail.com; 533-8019; Jenny Wildman
Rumfish y Vino: rumfish@btl.net; 523-3293 or 666-6934; Pamela & John Solomon
Feldman, Babe & Karen: cabf@jasarinc.com; 610-0356
Quest for Adventure in Belize with Splash Ltd.: Ralph@splashbelize.com 610-1278; Ralph Capeling
Doran’s Services: takunchances@yahoo.com; 670-4130; Doran Yount
Grill N Go: grillngo@yahoo.com; 523-4079; Dawn Pollard
Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill/ The: 523-3169; Richard La Bonte and John Howarth
Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club: belize@tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303; Melissa Rea
Placencia Adventures by Land or Sea: placenciaadventures@yahoo.com 523-3307 or 622-1886; Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas: wmertensbelize@gmail.com; 523-3625 Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie Wini Mertens & Steve Lobban Placencia Eagle Ray Tours: eagleray33@gmail.com Charly’s Gifts: 661-9516 or 602-9315 charlysgifts@gmail.com Tricia Hernandez and Rene Leslie 523-3323 or 607-3884
Platinum Designs: hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327; Hannah Cowell
Pickled Parrot/ The: adriana37@aol.com; 636-7068; Lynn and Eugene Upham
Belize Luxury Travel and Beyond Coston, Debbie: desorine@gmail.com; 626-0003 or 604 debcoston@yahoo.com; 523-8001 -7471; Desorine Leslie Dial, Mary Ann: madialinbze@yahoo.com; 523-3209 Belize Trips: info@belize-trips.com; 610-1923; Katie Valk Dusa, Lee & Gail: gail@getdusa.com; 523-3500 Destinations Belize: mtoy@destinationsbelize.com Fairs, Rick & Brigitte: 523-4018 or 610-4718; Mary Toy ridgwood@telusplanet.net; 628-6533
TOUR OPERATORS AND TRAVEL AGENTS Avadon Divers Ltd: info@avadondiversbelize.com 503-3377 Anne-Marie & Phillip McNeil Caribbean Travel & Tours: info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 or 523-3081 Veronique & Lance McKenzie
Spilman, Ron: spilmangw@gmail.com; 600-8374
Cohen, Howard & Karen: howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca; 622-6695
Taylor, Winston: wftaylorii@yahoo.com; 623-7971
The Belize Tourism Industry was formed in 1985 to bring together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA was intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and provides an important link between public and private sectors. ANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 Employees
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Formation of Local Belize Companies (Chapter 250) & Filing of Annual Returns Belize Qualified Retired Persons Program (QRP) Real Estate Closing Services Title Search/ Property Tax Search Transfer of Titles/ Lost Titles Licensed Escrow Agent Services International Business Companies (IBC) and Bank Account 16 Albert Hoy Ave, Belama Phase 1, Belize City, Belize Email: gomezisl@btl.net Tel: +501-223-2077 | US Tel: 954-323-8314 Web: www.easetaxburden.com
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COMING SOON! PLACENCIA PENINSULA INFORMATIONAL BROCHURES! TO BE DISTRIBUTED NATIONWIDE. CONTACT THE PLACENCIA BTIA FOR MORE INFORMATION! INFO@PLACENCIA.COM OR 523-4045
A Belizean Nirvana 55-D4 Above Ground Coffee 18-C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92-A2 Barefoot Bar 38-D3 Belize Sailing Charters 99-C4 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98-A2 Blue Garden House 88-E2 Blue Lagoon Apartments 80-D3 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97-C4 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52-D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8-D3 Casa Del Sol 76-F3 Casa Placencia 81-F2 Century21 BTAL 93-B4 Coconut Cottage 54-D4 Colibri House 55-E3 CPC Reality 43-C3 Destinations Belize 42-C4 De Barcelona 21-D3 DeViners 19-E3 Dianni’s Guesthouse 56-B3 Easy Living Apartments 57-C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58-C3 French Louie Caye 33-D3 Garden Cabanas 60-B3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89-E3 Grill & Go 17-C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10-F2 Harbor Hideaway 88-E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61-B3 Hatchet Caye 35-E5 Hatchet Caye Office 35-C1 J-Dees Restaurant & Bar 20-D3 Jewel of Placencia 27-C4 Joy Tours 44-C3 Julia’s Cabanas 62-E3 Tarpon Caye Lodge 45-E3 Tarpon Caye Main Office 46-D3 Las Amigas 26-E3 Leslie Tech Service 46-D3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64-E3 Manatee Inn 65-F3 Maya Lodge 66-E2 Michelo Flats 67-F2 Miramar Apartments 68-E3 Mirasol Villa 69-C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96-D3 One World Rental 70-C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71-B3 PCSD 47-E2 Placencia Bazaar 7-D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34-A5 Property Pro Belize 43-C3 Ranguana Lodge 30-E3 Re/Max Property Center 39-D3 Rumfish y Vino 43-C3 Seahorse Dive Shop 48-D4 Seaspray Hotel 79-E3 Sea View Suites 63-C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4-C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24-C3 Silver Leaf 90-E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8-D3 Southern Environmental Association 95-D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40-A1 Splash Dive Center 49-C4 The Arches 86-E5 The Flamboyant 28-C4 The Galley Restaurant & Bar 59-B3 The North Beach 73-E3 The Purple Space Monkey 41-C3 The Shak Beach Café 16-C4 The Yellow House 74-D3 The Village Inn 31-F3 Three Iguanas Villa 86-E2 Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit 17-E3 Toucan Lulu 75-F3 Tree of Life 8-D3 Trip N Travel 51-C4 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43-C3 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15-C4 Westwind Hotel 78-D4 Whipray Caye Lodge 32-E5 White Sand Villa 82-C3 Yello Bella 29-F2 Yoli’s Bar 21-B3 Z-Touch Day Spa 6-D3
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Rotary Club Completes Summer Reading Program in Seine Bight By Maretha McCullock A little over three years ago Rotarian Linda Cazin realized that there were some students on the Peninsula who were falling behind in their reading and writing skills. She thought that it would be great if the Rotary started a summer reading program to help out these students. That first year there was almost no budget. The Girl Scouts of America donated granola bars and the Rotary Club bought milk. The program started in Seine Bight with about 12 students and three adult volunteers. We were assisted by then Rotary Scholarship students Misty, Monique and Marco Supaul. The program ran for half days for one week. Some progress was made but we all knew that the program could be improved. The following year our good friends in Rotary, the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Canada, heard about the program and the wife of the Rotarian there thought she could help us out. Cathie Evans and her friend Wendy Mitchell, both teachers in Canada, came down to lend a professional hand. They brought with them supplies and lesson plans. Our adult volunteers increased to about six and our Rotary Scholarship students had increased to eight. The student enrollment went to about 20 and we increased the length of the program to two weeks. Rotary now had a budget and the morning began with healthy snacks and milk. Cathie and Wendy and all of our adult volunteers and student volunteers had such a great time they returned the following year.
MARETHA MCCULLOCK
Now the program has grown to about seven volunteers from Canada, many adult volunteers from around Placencia and all ten of our Rotary Scholars. The folks from Canada pay their own way here and use their vacation time to help out! This year we were able to add St. John’s in Placencia to the program and we had a total of over 40 children! The day starts off with the healthy snack and milk. Then the students go through a rotation of fun learning centers (we try to keep it fun so it is not so much like school). Each student also reads one on one with an adult volunteer. Then each student meets individually with teacher Wendy who goes over their reading and writing skills. Next follows story time and some interactive educational music and dancing. The student is then given a writing assignment, and after successful completion, they are given stickers to put in their book. The students are selected by the principals based on their need in reading and writing to catch up to grade level. Most of the students are coming out of Infant II and going into Standard I. The program is so popular that students who are not in it want to come in! Many thanks to Canadian volunteers Cathie Evans, Wendy Mitchell, Crystal, Tara, Kyle, Fillip and Darcy. Special thanks to Norman’s grandchildren, great grandchildren of Miss Lilly, Marcia and Brianna. Heather from Canada and Los Porticos came back to help out for a second year and was joined by Jacquie and Kristina from Maya beach. Rotary Scholars Tiana Felix, Andrea Chironos, Marco Funez, all from Placencia, and Damon Martinez, B’John Augustine and Dasha Guzman from Seine Bight were all back for their third year assisting. DaVincy Delgado from Seine Bight was back for his second year and Nicholas Leslie from Placencia joined us this year. Our latest Rotary scholars, Jahneli Leslie and Adrian Eiley came for their first year. And of course many, many thanks to all of the students who participated in the program and to Principal Stephen Whyte and Principal Raymond Olgado for all their hard work getting the students there.
MARETHA MCCULLOCK
If you are interested in helping out either volunteering or with donations, please contact Linda Cazin. If you would like to help out with our Scholarship program, please contact Wanda Stakutis.▪
Happy Client Gives Big Thank You to Tony Pinder of Tony’s Gym By Laura Hall Two years ago I was living in the West Indies, walking with a stick and dragging my right leg due to lower back problems. I wanted to exercise but had lost the confidence to do so. I moved to Placencia in March this year having recovered my mobility, discarded my stick and felt ready to try some gentle body conditioning to compliment my daily swimming sessions. Going to meet 'Tony the Trainer' and visit his gym was very scary! I was sure he would have groups of young, fit, beautiful people with the right clothes and shoes using his gym - intimidation indeed!! No way, read on!! We talked about an exercise programme based around strengthening my core and lower back. Turns out he is a physical therapist as well as a Cross-Fit trainer and a Pilates Instructor. Cross-Fit training consists of a variety of exercises based on an individual's needs, wants and capabilities. We agreed on a great conditioning programme for me and I joined the class working with a number of his other gym members; all shapes, sizes, ages and degrees of fitness, local people and foreigners, no 'designer' workout clothes in sight! The three daily classes are such fun, everyone works with their own programme, however we all motivate each other with lots and lots of laughs, both physically and psychologically uplifting! As a retiree, I am very, very happy to be working with Tony, having fun and meeting great people including Mr Tony, my hero! As 'Sam the Taxi' told me; "Tony is a good dude.' By the way, we have a mantra; 'Moma didn't raise no quitter!’. Thanks again Tony. — Laura Hall is originally from London, England. She is 67 years old. She has moved around the West Indies, Florida Keys, Jamaica and Belize for the past 20 plus years undertaking voluntary work specializing in substance abuse,
mental illness, hospice patients, children and adults with illiteracy problems, deportees, people and children with low self-esteem, young girls in inner city schools, family court staff, young 'drop outs and 'abused' girls. Since moving to Placencia she has volunteered at The Outlet Youth Center working with children from ages 10 to 18. Laura says she maintatains a very healthy diet consisting of fruit, vegetables, fish and coconut water. She never eat processed food or dairy and find restaurants that will cater for her food preferences. ▪
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CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! Photos by Muzamanzie Photography
Girls: Katherine Ferelis, Rafelee Claiz, Kymoralee Estephan, Dianni Ramos, Emani Sandoval, Kaylen Martinez, Keira Martinez, Anna Leiva, Amanda Cruz, Teresa Augustine, Latisha Ramirez, Relene Velasquez, Majesty Sanchez, Vashley Martinez and Destiny Field Boys: Jahael Augustine, Danbert Lopez, Angel Gonzalez, Jenon Guzman, Kimark Zuniga, Dyan Ramirez, Elden Ucles, Kevin Barahona, Jayden Ramirez, Tylin Muschamp, Amani Brooks, Christopher Choc, Leon Ical, Aalon Morgan, Ralph Lewis Jr. And Chris Valerio
Girls: Giselle Burgess, Aryah Ordonez, Edith Donaire, Jayah Ferrel, Julisa Lemus, Kameah Torres, Mia Pollard, Nianza Miralda, Ocean Daniels, Rayanna Ferrel, Shaily Melendez, Shayan Westby and Yarley Villanueva. Boys: Calvin Ferrel, Charles Howarth, Christopher Oviedo, Henry Anderson, Jonathan Ortega, Massimiliano De Angelis, Melvin Castellano, Owen Leslie, Sean Faux and Warren Garbutt.
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CONGRATULATIONS, GRADUATES! Photos by Muzamanzie Photography
Girls: Launy Chinchilla, Cynthia Garcia, Casey Christensen (valedictorian), Sheyla Corado, Bonnie Pech, Natasha Ramirez, Clemenci Nunez, Danique Mendez, Emesha Cruz, Ashley Mariano, Errolyn Ramor, Genevieve Ariola and Judesha Cruz BOYS: Enfield Coleman (closing address), Jarmil Ramirez, Jaheim Caballero, Tyler Garcia, Alger Augustine, Edison Ardon, Sinclair Flores, Wilfred Delgado, Bryon Valerio, Ainsworth Valerio (Welcome address), K' lon Zuniga, Zion Castillo, Janick Thomas and Anthony Paulino.
Girls: Giovanna De Angelis (valedictorian), Jahneli Leslie (welcome address), Ariana Gill (Closing address), Asia Eiley, Venisha Pook, Shantel Reyes, Jamilya Ritchie, Chelsea Leslie, Shana Vellos, Ayana Hernandez, Carla Lopez, Karisha Coe and Solangy Jackson Boys: Adrian Eiley, Miguel Arias, Rene Leslie, Carlos Marroquin, Marlon de la Cruz, Xing Ran Yang, Zerick Carbral, Hector Martinez and Arlen brown
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Placencia Lobsterfest Continued from Front Page the party. Then for those who needed a reminder that the “Festival of the Year” was in full swing, Bandfest Champions, Corozal Community College (CCC), awoke the sleepy/gomafied village on Saturday morning with an impressive street parade and kicked off the official Placencia Lobsterfest opening ceremonies with a captivating rendition of the Belize National Anthem. Organizers lucked out with beautiful weather throughout the entire three day event with blue sunny skies and perfect currents for swimming. Saturday’s entertainment highlights following opening ceremonies included beautiful Caribbean sounds from the Panerrifix Steel Drum Band and a special barefoot beach performance by CCC complete with trumpets, drums and twirling bayonet dancers. The Placencia Rotary Club also held their annual duck race fundraiser drawing many to the sand shores. The new Garifuna Ambassadors from Seine Bight Village got their debut opening up for the Gilharry 7 and wowed MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
On the first day of the Placencia Lobsterfest during the Lionfish Tournament, three teams of divers removed a total of 599 predatory lionfish from Belizean southern waters. Above: The Turtle Inn team pose for championship photo. The team caught a total of 250 lionfish capturing the tournament’s first prize of $1,500 for most individual lionfish caught. Right: The Splash Dive Center team approaches shore with their catch. Splash’s 744 gram lionfish won the second prize of $800 for the Biggest Lionfish. They also captured the the third prize of $500 for catching the smallest lionfish, which weighed 10 grams. The Placencia Fishermen’s Cooperative also took part in the Lionfish Tournament. OCEANA sponsored all cash prizes. MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
ANNELISE HAGAN
Bertrand Garbutt of Turtle Inn spears a lionfish.
the audience with a refreshing new spin on Garifuna music. But before Gilharry got another dance party going, Stephanie the fire dance gave an electrifying performance on stage to her techno selections.
cated on the Placencia Peninsula and elsewhere in Belize. Later the Placencia Persuaders had many unstoppable Lobsterfest fans swinging in the sand until midnight.
And Sunday was game day! Tug-o-war and Tipsy Tuna Toss were big crowd pullers and some food vendors won huge prizes in the Madisco Food Competition, as did amateur bartenders in the Old Master Rum Punch Competition. Young participants in the Placencia Humane Society’s Essay Contest also got their chance to shine on stage when presented prizes for their winning entries.
But as should be expected at the Lobsterfest, the amazing food is what everyone keeps talking about, and it’s only expected to become better in 2014.
Following longtime tradition, the Placencia BTIA raffled over 60 prizes donated from businesses lo-
Travel blogger James Kelley wrote in his post following the event: “I’ve been to some great events that have left me with memories I won’t soon forget. Lobsterfest in Placencia was a blast and I’d recommend it to anyone planning an adventure to Belize." ▪ PLACENCIA LOBSTERFEST PHOTOS continue on pages 24, 25 and 29
Battle Cancer Walk Receives Support from Many Villagers By Maretha McCullock Every year Raquel Battle organizes a 5 mile Walk/Run for Battle Cancer/Blissful Sage Foundation. The proceeds from this race go towards building a Hospice Center for cancer, AIDS and other terminally ill people in southern Belize. Our Rotary Club sponsors a spot on the t-shirt and has been doing so since the very first race seven years ago. Also, many of our Rotarians turn out and participate in the race. This year, Greg Valiton, Sandi Johnson, Sandra Steele (with dog Jackson), Harald Wallen and Wanda Stakutis participated in the race. Steve Wade and Jim Weller helped behind the scenes. In all there were about 155 participants in the race, the best turnout ever! There were two very special guests that ranHollywood actor Richard Gant and Seine Bight’s very own Olympian Kaina Martinez! This year there were many children that wanted to run. In years past there have always been about 10 or 12 students that run. It started with Liz in Seine Bight saying that she knew of 30 students from Seine Bight who wanted to participate. Then Principal Stephen Whyte (also a Rotarian) said that he had over 30 students from Placencia who wanted to participate. The entrance fee for the students was $25 and the plea was put out to the community to help sponsor these ambitious young men and ladies. All told, there were 25 people who stepped up and collectively sponsored 68 students! The sponsors were Valerie Snowden, Dan Edwards, Cleeve, Annelise Hogan, Letz Gallardo, Madalon Richards, Janet Lopez, Jane Durham, David Ford, Linda and Charlie, Annette and Sonny Vernon, Mary Valiton, Fred Kraft, Megs Yearwood from Barefoot Services, John Solomon, Tony Pinder, Doran Yount from Doran’s Services, Ellen Lee from the Maya Beach Bistro, Jennifer and Chip Lovett, Lyra Spang, Lesa Landry Jordan and the Guardian Angels and the
About 155 runners/walkers participated in the Battle Cancer Walk.
Palliative Care group, Ally from Ally’s Guest House ,Greg and Wanda and the Orange Walk Cancer Support Group. The sponsors came from all over the peninsula; from different parts of Belize and as far away as Canada and the United States! The students were from St. John’s, St. Alphonsus, Georgetown High School and Independence High School. It was very impressive to see them all especially as the start time was 5:30a.m. At the finish line we were served a delicious breakfast of fish hash and johnny cakes. Raquel then had all of us name a person that either has cancer or has passed from cancer and then in memory throw a handfull of sand into the ocean. As always, this was a very moving experience. Raquel Battle had also arranged for cancer screening tests (skin, cervical and prostate) over the Lobsterfest weekend, all for free! As a Rotarian, I am very proud to participate in this cause and I am already looking forward to next year!▪
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Placencia Lobsterfest 2013 Raffle Winners - Many thanks to all our generous prize donors and BRC Printing! All proceeds from the Placencia Lobsterfest Raffle support the work of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association. Congratulations, winners! GRAND PRIZE FROM DELTA AIR LINES One Round-Trip Ticket on Delta Air Lines to the United States or Canada! (Eugene & Lynn Upham) Ticket # 138 THE MOORINGS A day sail for eight aboard The Moorings 4600 unique 4-cabin cruising catamaran! Skipper provided.(Prize is valid until Dec. 15, 2013. Excludes the month of
Bandfest Champions, Corozal Community College paraded through the streets of Placencia Village early Saturday morning reminding everyone that it was Lobsterfest time! (PHOTOS BY MUZAMANIE PHOTOGRAPHY)
September.Subject to availability, and a week’s notice must be given prior to redeeming prize.) (Ian & Megs Yearwood) Ticket # 3493 PRIZE BUNDLE! Two-night stay for two guests in luxurious beach suite in the heart of Placencia Village on the beach; valued at $1170. BZD A BELIZEAN NIRVANA+ snorkeling for two at Laughing Bird National Park PLACENCIA EAGLE RAY TOURS (Leslie Faux) Ticket #175 TURTLE INN Dutch - Indonesian Rijsttafel Mondays or Thursdays including a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc (Patu) Ticket # 3144 CHAA CREEK (CAYO) Two-night stay for two; certificates includes meals and access to on-site activities (Raquel Battle) Ticket # 2921 COURTS A $350.00 value 20” Mabe stove (Brenda Squires) Ticket # 731 PRIZE BUNDLE! One-night stay for two based on availability SEA GLASS INN + DiscoverScuba diving class for two to the barrier reef for two dives AVADON DIVERS (Karen Feldman) Ticket # 561 PRIZE BUNDLE! Two-night stay at the Garden View Villa at LOS PORTICOS VILLAS (Based on availability) + 1-golf cart rental (8 hours) BAREFOOT SERVICES (Greta Leslie) Ticket # 1771
New Peninsula musical sensation, the Paranda Ambassadors opened up for the Gilharry 7 on Saturday night. The newly formed band drew a large crowd and quickly made a name for themselves at the Lobsterfest. (PHOTO BY PAUL POLLARD)
PRIZE BUNDLE! Overnight stay in
60-minute massage by Lee Nyhus
THINGS + $50 Drink
an Ocean View Room at PARADISE
(Wayne Church) Ticket # 2303
Card RUMFISH Y VINO
RESORT with breakfast for double
(Nancy Young) Ticket # 3821
occupancy + One box of GOSS
TONY’S INN (COROZAL): Two-
CHOCOLATES
night stay for two with breakfast
PRIZE BUNDLE! One-night
(Charles Leslie Jr.) Ticket # 2216 HATCHET CAYE RESORT
(No Name) Ticket #500
stay for two with a pizza
PRIZE BUNDLE! Lobster Curry
at MILLER'S LANDING (to be
Two-night stay for two at Hatchet
Dinner for two at DAWN’S GRILL
used prior to 2014.) + $100 Gift
Caye with breakfast (no boat transfer)
N GO +$50 Bar Tab at TIPSY
Certificate SUNOVA BEACH
(Shirley Westby) Ticket # 3128
TUNA Ticket #1128
GIFT SHOP
(Anne-Marie)
(Justin Linarez) Ticket # 3351
PRIZE BUNDLE! One roundtrip ticket from TROPIC AIR, Placencia
PRIZE BUNDLE! 1 Bread Basket
Village to Belize City, space available
which includes – 2 Banana Bread, 1
TURTLE INN 2 night stay at Turtle Inn - Gar-
+ $200 Cash Prize
Whole Wheat Oat Bread, 1Ba-
den view cottage, holidays not
from TRADEWINDS CRUISE
guette, 1 Italian Herb Bread and a
included.
CLUB
bottle homemade Pineapple Jam. (All
(Jenria Lozano) Ticket # 1088
(Dawn Pollard) Ticket # 3542
prizes valid for one year; cannot redeem from September 1 - October
THE SPA AT THE SECRET GAR-
31st) FANTONI’S KITCHEN/
BAREFOOT SERVICES 1 Scooter rental (8 hours) (Some
DEN
CLEEVEY’S TASTEY
restrictions apply.)
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Placencia Lobsterfest Raffle 2013 Continued from page 26 (Barefoot Bar) Ticket # 3619 One 4 wheeler rental (5 hours) (Some restrictions apply.) (Patricia Griffith) Ticket # 1624 1-dirt bike rental (8 hours) (Some restrictions apply.) (Dolores) Ticket # 301
MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Asha’s Cultural Kitchen from Punta Gorda swept the prizes at the MADISCO Lobster Dish Competition on Saturday afternoon wining Best Overall and Most traditional. The Sierra Brothers of Lobsta Trap won Most Creative.
DAVID KAFKA, RE/MAX Property Center “Night Out at Town” Dinner Gift Certificate; $75 Bar tab at a local bar; $30 dessert at Tutti Frutti; $20 (Eden Eiley) Ticket # 2975 BLUE CRAB BEACH One box of Goss chocolates. (Ken Little) Ticket # 1712 HATCHET CAYE RESORT Lunch for four at the Lionfish Grill (Howard Cohen) Ticket # 1675 TIPSY TUNA $50 Bar Tab (Stephanie Wandke) Ticket # 3149 RUMFISH Y VINO $100 Gift Certificate (Joel Masset) Ticket # 1481 FANTONI’S KITCHEN/ CLEEVEY’S TASTEY THINGS One 8” Pineapple Upside Down
MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Children put away rubber ducks following the Placencia Rotary Club’s Duck Race.
Cake ’til you can't drink 'no more' or until
(Glenn Eiley) Ticket # 714
either of you leave the premises
BB YOGA FLOW One “Ashta” CardEntitles holder for
One 8” Cheese Cake; topping Choices
(dips in the sea allowed at the dis-
eight classes at BB Yoga Flowand is
are Cherry, Blueberry, Apple Cinna-
cretion of your bartender). Prize
valid for the months of July and Au-
MADISCO One Carton of Milport Cigarettes
mon
does not include food. Drinks can-
gust 2013.
(Kelli Clark) Ticket # 2369
not be given to anyone else. It's time
(Ycela Alpuche) Ticket # 2255 .
(Tiziana De Col) Ticket # 676
(Erin Ivy) Ticket # 2877 One Carton of Colonial Cigarettes
to get toe up @ Barefoot Bar......
ABOVE GROUNDS COFFEE
TRADEWINDS CRUISE CLUB $200 Cash Prize
back on the beach! (Value….. it all
2lbs of Coffee
(Danny Wesby) Ticket # 1028 One Carton of Independence Ciga-
depends on YOU!...We like to think
(Eugene & Lynn Upham) Ticket #
rettes
(Annalisa Clark) Ticket # 1636
PRICELESS) (Expires June 30,
137
(Tiffanie Westby) Ticket # 999
2014) VILLAS AT COCOPLUM $100 Cash Prize
(Tom Leidy) Ticket # 2520
FAT BOYS PIZZA Gift Certificate for one large two-
TUTTIFRUTTI *$25 Gift Certificate
(Sonny Vernon) Ticket # 2269
ROBERT’S GROVE *Dinner for two at Sweet Mama’s
topping pizza plus two sodas & free delivery within Placencia Village
(Leonie Faux) Ticket # 179 *$50 Gift Certificate
MOJO LOUNGE, RESTO AND BARTIQUE
(Deanna Ramsum) Ticket # 1368 *Saturday night BBQ buffet for two
(Linn Goss) Ticket # 566
(Pandora Gaudino) Ticket # 2290
$100 gift certificate
at Seaside Restaurant
(Rick La Bonte) Ticket # 3159
(Eric Westby) Ticket # 343 *Tuesday night buffet for two at
ONE WORLD RENTAL *Two-night Stay at Studio Apartment
TREASURE BOX $100 Gift Certificate to shop for Kaj Expressions Jewelry
LI’L BUGGA’S MUSIC & SER-
Habanero’s
(Gary Geier) Ticket # 739 *$50 Gift Certificate from Laundro-
VICES (ACROSS FROM BARE-
(Tracy Eiley) Ticket # 438
mat or Gift Shop
FOOT BAR) One $100 gift certificate for dvds, cds
(Cindy Weller) Ticket # 1415
(Celia Muschamp) Ticket # 1648
PLACENCIA HUMANE SOCIETY FREE Spay and/or Neuter, FREE annual shots, FREE Micro
and mp3 downloads
CASA PLACENCIA Two-night stay at the Garden Room
(Laruney) Ticket # 2753
at Casa Placencia. Amenities in-
TARPON CAYE BELIZE Two-night stay for four, breakfast
clude: A/C, wifi, cable tv, fridge,
included (Some restrictions apply)
two pets from the winner's house
BAREFOOT BEACH BAR “DRINK 'TIL YOU DROP!" - A Day
coffeemaker & new bikes (Valid
(John D’Amore) Ticket # 2943
(Ramona Sengespeick) Ticket #
of Getting Your Drink on for You and
on availability)
a Friend: Unlimited drinks for you and
(Barefoot Bar) Ticket # 3630
your drinking buddy at Barefoot Bar
through Dec. 14, 2013, depending
Chip.Maximum for winning ticket is
1573 W+S: $100 cash prize
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PLACENCIA PENINSULA GUIDE PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM
ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip Casa Placencia: Casually elegant Garden Rooms from $50USD and beautiful, fully-equipped Apartments, (weekly/monthly rates), surrounded by lush tropical gardens in a quiet & secure Placencia neighborhood; A/C, WIFI, cable TV and bikes. Check out our rave guest reviews on Trip Advisor. Contact: On site-owner/manager, Jacki Tipton for rates and pictures. E-mail: casaplacencia@live.com; Phone: (501) 503.3143/630.7811/669.4842
One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free wireless internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at 5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax.
Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email:info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com
Ranguana Lodge: Five private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com
Tarpon Caye Belize: Offers a unique experience in quality service – our island sits in the middle of the Victoria – snorkel the rich, vibrant fringe reef the island sits on; the famous Gladden Spit Whale Shark zone 6 miles away; dive sites are nearby; largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere only 6 miles away...or simply relax with a cold drink in your hand and enjoy the cool Caribbean sea breeze lapping on your skin. We have 3 cabins that can accommodate 6 comfortably. More information: 501-523-3323 – info@tarponcaye.com – www.tarponcaye.com – Facebook: facebook.com/tarponcaye
The North Beach: offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com
resort. Free use of Hobi-cat, sea kayaks and bicycles. Miniature golf course located on the landscaped grounds. Daily tours, snorkeling & diving trips and other excursions arranged. www.larubeya.com. info@larubeya.com. Tel: 523-3476 & Fax: 523-3483
Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-302. Email: info@singingsands.com Website: www.singingsands.com
Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/3 restaurants: Seaside, Habanero & Sweet Mama’s & French bakery & deli; 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523-3565!
At The Cayes Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565
Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565
Tarpon Caye Belize: Offers a unique experience, not only in quality service, but also from our island's geographic location – sits in the middle of the Victoria – snorkel the rich and vibrant fringe reef the island sits on; the famous Gladden Spit Whale Shark zone 6 miles away; dive sites are nearby; largest barrier reef in the western hemisphere only 6 miles away...or simply relax with a cold drink in your hand on a private island and enjoy the cool Caribbean sea breeze lapping on your skin. We have 3 cabins that can accommodate 6 comfortably. More information: 501-523-3323 – info@tarponcaye.com – www.tarponcaye.com – Facebook: facebook.com/tarponcaye
Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the
Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; Email: trdewndpla@btl.net
heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 5 0 1 -6 1 0 - 1 0 6 8 , E M AI L: wh i p r a yc a ye @ ya h o o .c o m, W EB : www.whipraycayelodge.com
North of Airstrip
DINING
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: Two secluded bungalows on the
South of Airstrip
Toucan Lulu: Five cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474
Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9
beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 533-8110; email: taylors@btl.net; Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com
Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; E-mail: greenparrot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens, clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp kayaks, bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza P. 523-3010 or millersplacencia@yahoo.com SUMMER SPECIAL: From $35US p.p. inc. tax.
Laru Beya Resort: Paradise has an address... Luxurious beachfront accommodation with a top-rated restaurant on site. All bedrooms have A/C, ceiling fans, fridges, coffee & tea making facilities. Suites (1 to 3 bedrooms) have fully fitted kitchens. Ocean-facing infinity pool. Free Wi-Fi throughout the
De'Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar -Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com
Dawn’s Grill n Go Restaurant: Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. Daily specials feature Belizean favorites like escabeche, stewed gibnut, roast chicken w/rice n beans. Try curry, Creole or garlic seafood or grilled pork chops w/ sweet & sour sauce & more for dinner! Ph: 602-9302. Located along Main Road b/w Carol’s Cabanas & BTL, corner of Kubaaly Street.
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The Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill: Offering sandwiches, fresh
Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342
salads, seafood and imported steaks, pastas, full dinners and homemade desserts. Draft beer and extensive cocktail list. Don’t be a stranger. Come say hi to the monkey : ) Call: 523-3169
TOUR PROVIDERS
North of Airstrip
Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre in
A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars. Dice for your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30—6 p.m. Open TUE – SAT from 4:30 p.m. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com
Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure tours. Email: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577.
Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef
Caribbean Travel & Tours: Craving Adventure??? Caribbean Travel
Danube Restaurant: EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere.
changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: greenparot@btl.net
Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
and Tours specializing in making your Belizean vacation quite memorable. Discover the wonders of the Mayan world, plunge into the great blue an meet our underwater friends or be embraced by the warm Caribbean breeze onboard one of our sailing charters. Private tours also available call Tel 501 523 3481/ 671 3481 email info@ctbelize.com
Robert’s Grove Dive Center: Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star
TVs, Pizza, Burgers, Pulled Pork, Crunchy Tacos, Nachos, Homemade Desserts, Daily Drink Specials, and more!!! Credit Cards accepted.
Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565!
Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar @ Laru Beya Resort:
Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing,
Jaguar Lanes Bowling and Café: Casual Dining in cool AC, 2 big
International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Experience delicious meals, fabulous cocktails and fantastic service combined with spectacular ocean views. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. For reservations call 523-3476.
Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com.
river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com
Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or email info@singingsands.com
Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com visit www.splashbelize.com
Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – Romantic Fine Dining with
Tarpon Caye Belize: We offer professional day fishing tours, experience
a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565!
our unique tours such as our Caribbean Splash Day Tour and Island Breeze Weekends.
Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. P. 523-3205 Email: lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.
Sweet Mama’s @ Robert’s Grove – Belizean restaurant serving breakfast ($8), lunch ($10) and dinner ($12). Open Monday - Sunday, 7 AM to 8 PM.
SERVICES
Tarpon Caye Belize's Pesky Permit Restaurant: Enjoy generous
Chocolatier
portions of fresh seafood including lobster, conch, shrimp or freshly caught fish. Local Belizean meals are also on the menu.
Whipray Caye Lodge: See accommodation for info about our restaurant
Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on the Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com
and bar.
CHEERS Placencia Peninsula Bars Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties & more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!
J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412
Tarpon Caye Belize's Iguana Rock Bar: Out on a tour on the waters? Wish you could simply stop somewhere and take a break and enjoy an ice cold tropical drink? Then stop by at our cozy thatched bar that overlooks the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
COFFEE Above Grounds Coffee: Direct Farm Trade Guatemalan Coffees, Espresso and Brewed Coffees, Bulk Coffee (bean or ground). Bagels, Banana Bread, Iced Teas, Fresh Juice, Tree House setting. High speed Wi-Fi , SkypeMain Road, south end of the village. Opposite Wendy’s Restaurant. Open 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. except Sundays 8 a.m. - Noon. Tel: 634 3212
SHOPPING Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
Health & Fitness Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment only. www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427
Food Markets Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
Internet Access Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com
Photography Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure photographs. muzamanzie@yahoo.com
Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email:
Real Estate CPC Real Estate Solutions: is your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please visit our office next to Tuttifrutti or call us at 672-9000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com
Sandhill Ltd.: Property and vacation rental management services customized to fit homeowners requirements. Rental homes available for short and long term lease. Telephone 523-3061 or 533-4017 for more information. Email info@silbelize.com. Website www.silbelize.com
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Licensed Tour Guides of Placencia and Surrounding Areas Alvarado, Francisco
607-5687
11-Nov-13
Leslie, Ivan Sr.
523-3134
8-Dec-14
Williams, Andre
632-8004
20-May-13
Arzu, Godfrey
636-3272
31-Jul-13
Leslie, Keon
628-8817
31-July-13
Williams,Jason
669-5737
14-Jan-14
Bech, Jes Christian
670-0498
18-Dec-13
Leslie, Leopold
604-4466
14-Dec-13
Young, Brent
604-8904
30-Apr-13
Bonnel, Eusebio
667-4708
11-Nov-13
Leslie, Mark
633-6330
Young, Dwayne
660-5997
18-Aug-13
Cabral, Daniel
632-9104
7-Feb-14
Leslie, Rene
602-9315
20-Dec-13
Young, Shawn
632-8399
18-Aug-13
Cabral, Egbert
620-5974
11-Feb-14
Leslie, Russel
651-0584
28-Jan-14
Ysaguirre, Dylan
653-0493
31-Jul-13
Cabral, Julian
610-1068
22-Mar-13
Linarez, Francisco
523-3350
22-Dec-13
Zuniga, Alfonso
720-2029
25-Sep-13
Cal, Cyrilo
633-5127
4-Dec-13
Lopez, Stephen
632-9127
31-Jul-13
Carne, Lisa
623-6122
31-Jul-14
Lopez, Sydney
653-2196
28-Jan-14
Carr, Edwin
626-6810
Mayen, Kirk
662-7037
11-Dec-13
Chun, Cirilo
633-5127
1-Mar-14
McNeil, Anne-Marie
523-3577
26-Sep-13
Cuevas, Eloy
661-2363
3-Oct-13
Cuevas, Ian
660-0735
31-Jul-14
Mendoza, Pablo
634-4419
Dyer, Wilford
624-5071
5-Jul-13
Mes, Zeferino
6636983
22-Dec-13
Eiley, George (Benji)
602-4578
Miralda, Emelly
667-4200
25-May-13
Modera, Kevin
660-1561
31-Jul-14
Muschamp, Evaristo
668-9670
21-Dec-13
Eiley, Kenroy
629-3602
13-May-13
Faux, Leslie
604-3477
4-Nov-13
Faux, Randolph
653-2311
31-Jul-13
Neal, Harold
635-9262
28-Jan-14
Foreman, Eric
664-8121
14-Dec-13
Palacio, Lennox
623-0575
18-Sep-13
Garbutt, Alexander
663-8363
14-May-14
Parks, Anthony
600-5181
4-Nov-13
Garbutt, Eworth
503-3012
4-Dec-13
Parks, Patrick
601-7459
17-Jun-13
633-0239
13-Sep-13
Licenses Ready for Pickup at PTC Castellanos, Wayne
634-2852
Muschamp, Alrin
606-1761
Vernon, Claude Westby, Arthur Mora, Celso Miraldo, Emelly Leslie, Edlin Usher, Eddie Petillo, Brian Young, Carlton B. Perez, Doriany
604-5564 668-6702 667-4200 626-0003 610-1085 607-2977 634-4011 662-4011
Licenses Being Processed Note that guides holding receipt can still conduct tours.
Eric Manzanero
628-0638
Garbutt, Terry
533-3028
11-Feb-14
Pau, Juan
Garbutt, Warren
610-1040
4-Jan-14
Pollard, Nick
631-7790
31-Jul-14
Garcia, Leopold
625-3110
31-Jul-14
Ramirez, Patricia
610-0235
31-Jul-14
Gardiner, Doyle
600-2318
Ruano, Francisco
665-1052
10-Nov-13
Gilbert, Gilbert
620-9387
Shal, Florencio
668-4298
30-Jan-14
Dembeigh Arzu
Gibson, Natasha
622-3137
Spang, Lyra
664-8699
31-Jul-13
Luis Galdamez
664-7296 624-7168
8-Dec-13
Dorianny Perez
First-Time Applicants Canelo, Maxwell
631-9614
Godfrey, Dale
503-3020
13-May-13
Tucker, Elroy
622-2811
31-Jul-13
Omar Sierra
Godfrey Earl
660-1574
31-Jul-14
Vernon, Ian
607-2296
22-Oct-13
Grayson Sierra
605-7631
Godfrey, Rhawn
503-3020
13-Sep-13
Villanueva, Andria
602-2148
31-Jul-13
Orlando Betancourt
604-0882
Gongora, Prince
630-3064
31-Jul-13
Villanueva, Clint
634-8476
Gordon, Percival
663-6513
30-April-13
Villanueva, Conrad
602-2148
Leslie, Ainsworth
651-0584
31-Jul-13
Villanueva, Faygon
667-5715
31-Jul-13
Leslie, Bernard Sr.
523-3363
22-Dec-13
Villanueva, Rafael
635-5107
4-Nov-13
Leslie, Bruce
627-8820
18-Nov-13
Westby, Jason
631-9349
8-Dec-13
Leslie, Doren
625-0191
Westby, Zane
623-7966
31-Jul-14
Leslie, Ivan Jr.
523-3165
Williams, Alfred
664-3829
31-Jul-14
14-Dec-13
11/8/2013
Please note that some licensed guides might not appear in this list. Contact the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 f or further information. This service is provided by the Placencia BTIA in partnership with the Placencia Tour Guide Association (PTGA) and the Belize Tourism Board.
Elroy Burgess
PLACENCIA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT OVER $10,000 IN CASH PRIZES! SEPTEMBER 21 & 22, 2013 SIGN UP TODAY AT THE PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER!
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The Belize Shark Project convinced many children that sharks are our friends.
Grilled lobster tails were dishing out at the Wendy’s stall and many others.
Busy at the bar Placencia Village Councilor Glen Eiley and Atlantic Bank Placencia Branch Manager Emmanuel Castanedas volunteer for the PVC fundraiser.
CCC’s captivating beach performance captured the largest crowd at the event. Grilled chicken, sausage on a stick and more non-shellfish options were available.
Old Master Rum has been supporting the Lobsterfest for many years providing their expert mixologist.
Competitors take on the Old Master Rum Punch Competition on Sunday afternoon.
Garifuna drummers and singers from Seine Bight Village spiced up Sunday afternoon.
2013 Lobsterfest Tshirts were very popular this year thanks to the winning design by the Sierra Brothers.
Caribbean sounds flowed through Saturday thanks to the Panerifixx Steel Drum Band.
Fiercely competitive games such as the Tug o War and Tipsy Tuna Toss drew huge crowds under the main tent on Sunday. ALL PHOTOS BY MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
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Rentals (Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles) Car Rental of Placencia: 1 mile north of the Placencia Airstrip. Largest car rental on the Peninsula. SUVs and Golf Carts. Call: 523-3284 or 625-9573 or 662-7611. A drop location for donations for the Placencia Humane Society.
Sandhill Ltd.: Sales and rentals of kayaks, pedal boats, golf carts. Rentals by hour, daily or weekly. Telephone 523-3061 or 533-4017 for more information. Email info@silbelize.com. Website www.silbelize.com
Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 5333022 or email info@singingsands.com.
Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/ Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565!
Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 6000375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka.
Wedding Planning Robert’s Grove Beach Resort: Located on the Placencia Peninsula, a romantic off-the-beaten-path destination on the southern coast. Robert’s Grove is an intimate five-star resort that is ideal for Belize Beach Weddings, whether you want private ceremony for just you and your partner or if you want to bring family and friends. Contact our wedding planner Ms. Lea Itzab: lea@robertsgrove.com or call us at 523-3565
CHURCHES St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. . Ministries of the Son of God Church - Seine Bight Village Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net
Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men's and Women's Bible Study - 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie for more information: 523-3362 Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270
Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564
Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333
GETTING AROUND De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Tel: 523-4045. Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center for BZ$120. Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: 6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: 6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Regular Bus: Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 7 a .m.; 2:30 p.m. Dangriga → Placencia : Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 6 p.m. Express Bus: Placencia—> Belmopan —> Belize City: Monday thru Saturday: 6:15 a.m. Express Bus: Belize City—> Belmopan —> Placencia: Monday thru Saturday: 3:30 p.m, Visit: www.ritchiesbusservice.com for more info! ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City. Tropic Air: P. 523-3410 Maya Island Air: P. 523-3472
COMMUNITY NUMBERS ALCOHOLIC ANOYMOUS/Placencia Rule 62 Group: 670-1255, 610-1441, 628-1143; 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Open Meeting at The Placencia Health Center. PLACENCIA NAR-ANON/Narcotics Anoymous Family Groups: for those affected by someone else’s addiction. Placencia Health Ctr. Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Post Office: 523-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Deborah Coston, 624-6483
EMERGENCIES Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Med. Center: 523-2167 Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 Maya Beach Police Station: 634-7051 Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181 FIRE EMERGENCIES: 6260667
TAXIS Mr. Clark: 621-1031 Noel: 600-6047 Christon: 629-4307 Walter: 622-3194
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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS FESTIVALS • LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT • GAMES • FOOD/DRINK WHEN
LOCATION
Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA
EVENT
EVENTS
SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE
SEINE BIGHT DAY. AUGUST 16, 17 & 18. LIVE MUSIC, GAMES, BLOCK PARTIES, SWIMSUIT CONTEST AND MORE! See the Placencia Tourism Center Facebook Page for full schedule.
EVENTS
PLACENCIA VILLAGE
PLACENCIA SALTWATER FISHING TOURNAMENT. SEPTEMBER 21 & 22. Contact the Placencia Tourism Center for more info including registration. 523-40405.
MONDAYS
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Men’s league night. No open bowling. Restaurant and bar open 4 – 8 p.m. Daily food special. Phone: 601-4434 (Closed on Tuesdays.)
TUESDAYS
Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)
All you can eat Mexican Buffet! Come try our Tequila Lime Pie. 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565.
Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)
Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763.
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Live Music w/ the Entertainers. Reggae, soca, salsa, punta and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. P. 523-3515
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Ladies Day. Ladies bowl 2 games get 1 free. Ladies only 2 – 4 p.m., open bowling 4 – 8 p.m. Restaurant and bar open 2 – 8 p.m. Daily food special. Phone: 601-4434
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Dance Party!! P. 523-3515
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Couple’s league night. No open bowling. Restaurant and bar open 4 – 8 p.m. Daily food specials. P. 601-4434
Dawn’s Grill & Go (Placencia)
Fried Chicken Fridays for Lunch. (And regular lunch and dinner menu) P. 523-4079
Barefoot Bar
Barefoot Bash. Live music w/ house band 8:30 p.m. to midnight. P. 523-3515
Placencia Hotel (N. Maya Beach)
Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 520-4110
Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)
Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Free bar snacks. Live music from 6 to 9 pm. International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. P. 523-3476
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Open bowling 4 – 8 p.m. Restaurant and bar open 4 – 8 p.m. Daily food specials. P. 601-4434
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Live Rock + Alternative music with Da Man in Da Shadz. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. P. 523-3515
Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight)
Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 5233565.
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Open Bowling 2 – 8 p.m. Restaurant and bar open 2 – 8 p.m. Weekend special, $20 per person includes shoes and unlimited bowling. Daily food specials. Phone: 601-4434
Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)
Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups available. P. 523-3565
Yoli’s Bar (Placencia)
4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763.
Barefoot Bar (Placencia)
Tropical Vibes Reggae Jazz Infusion. 6 - 10 p.m. P. 523-3515
J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar (Placencia)
Karaoke 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351
Jaguar Lanes (Maya Beach)
Open Bowling 2 – 8 p.m. Restaurant and bar open 2 – 8 p.m. Weekend special, $20 per person includes shoes and unlimited bowling. Daily food specials. Phone: 601-4434
Danube Restaurant (Seine Bight)
Dice for your Belikin beer between 4.30-6pm: eg Dice “1” and pay just $1, dice “2” and pay just $2… or be lucky and dice “6” and get your Belikin beer for FREE. This special is available with a snack and/or dinner only. DANUBE is located just 100 yrds North of Robert’s Grove. Open TUE – SAT from 4.30 pm. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com
Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar (Seine Bight)
Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565
Robert’s Grove
Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. P. 523-3565
Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru Beya Resort (Seine Bight)
International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 pm. Happy hour from 4 to 6 pm. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. P. 523-3476
WEDNESDAYS
THURSDAYS
FRIDAYS
SATURDAYS
SUNDAYS
EVERYDAY
PLACENCIA BUSINESS NOTICES:
De Barcelona has relocated to Belize City. They are located on Dolphin Drive. Go say hi to Angela and Julio!
Tutti Frutti Gelateria and Rumfish y Vino have temporarily closed and will reopen in October.
Danube Austrian Restaurant is closed.
Many thanks to The Outlet Youth Center for taking charge of all children’s activities at the Placencia Lobsterfest! The Outlet Youth Center is a new non-profit organization located in Placencia Village. (PHOTO BY MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY)