February 2011 - Placencia Breeze

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Placencia BTIA Elects New Board
Newly elected Placencia BTIA Board 2011 - David Vernon - Councilor, Hannah Cowell - Councilor, Wendy Lemus - Immediate Past
Chairperson, Stewart Krohn - Chairperson, Anne-Marie McNeil - Councilor, Beverly Cabral - Treasurer, Ycela Alpuche - Secretary, Steve
Christensen - Vice Chairperson with BTIA National President Jim Scott.
Photo By Muzamanzie Photographs
Join Placencia in celebrating the wonderful world of Art in Belize at
the 8th annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival the weekend of
February 12 & 13, 2011! Browse, appreciate and maybe even
purchase unique artwork in so many different size, shapes and
medium at the only event of this sort in Belize!
BTIA Elections &
Message from
New PBTIA
Chairperson
Turn to pg 2
Placencia
Featured in
Bottom Time
Productions
“Dive Travel TV”
Turn to pg 4
This year look out for artists such as Pen Cayetano, Lola, Ernest
Garcia, the Sierra Bothers, Boyarde Messenger, great collections from
the Image Factory, Stingray Tattoos, and more! Performances have
been lines up with a variety of artists including Gram Berrie, Just Us,
and Canadian rocker Shawn Brady who will Continued on pg 2
Lionfish A
Problem?
Let’s Eat’em!
Turn to pg 15
Savour
Belize
Turn to pg 22
Spirit of the
Season
The Inn at Robert’s
Grove Give Back for
the Holidays
Turn to pg 23
Question: What’s the best place to live in Belize?
For answer see page 4
The Placencia Breeze –February 2011- Page 2
Placencia BTIA Meets for
Elections & Destination Belize Magazine
Courtesy Destination Belize
A large group of vibrant BTIA members gathered at Barefoot Bar
on Thursday, January 20th for the Placencia BTIA Chapter
General Meeting. BTIA’s National President, Jim Scott, welcomed
the group at the start of the meeting, and later conducted the
board elections. A new Placencia Chapter Board was elected, and
Mr. Stewart Krohn is the new Chairman for Placencia. Other
board members are Steve Christensen, Beverly Cabral, Ycela
Alpuche, David Vernon, Anne-Marie McNeil, & Hannah Cowell
(photo right courtesy Muzamanzie Photographs).
The agenda included a presentation on the Toledo Cacao Fest by
Isel Alamilla, updates from Elysia Dial and remarks from outgoing
Chairperson, Wendy Lemus.
Nicole Solano was invited to present on Destination Belize 2012.
The Destination Belize presentation was delivered on Barefoot
Bar’s big screen, and featured a walk through the online media kit
New PBTIA Chairman Urges Members To
Get Involved
at www.destinationbelize.com. Members were also informed that
an iPad app was developed for the Media Kit, soon to be available
for free download from the App Store. The group was pleased to
learn about the new integrated marketing approach for this
upcoming edition.
Jim Scott informed members that discussions are currently
underway between BTIA and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) to
finalize the partnership details for the next edition of Destination
Belize, and mentioned that there are several new and exciting
possibilities that could further enhance the publication, including
the possible involvement of high profile travel writers.
Destination Belize representatives continue to visit with members
and advertisers in all destinations, encouraging maximum
involvement by tourism industry businesses and service providers
countrywide. While details are available online, meetings can be
arranged to discuss individual marketing needs. Ad spaces are
confirmed in Editorial Sections on a first-come, first- serve basis.
8th annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
Continued from pg 1
debuting his single “Belikin Whisper”.
Placencia welcomes one and all to our annual Sidewalk Arts Festival!
Dear Members:
On behalf of the board of your Placencia chapter of the Belize
Tourism Industry Association I would like to thank all those who
participated in our recent annual general meeting. The record
attendance indicates that interest in the affairs of our organization
has never been higher but at the same time demonstrates that the
challenges have never been greater. It is clear that the tourism
industry on the Peninsula stands at a crossroads. The recently
completed Placencia Road, pending sewer system, airstrip
improvements and new international airport, combined with our
traditional assets of excellent municipal water, electricity and
telecommunications systems mean that all the preconditions for
solid sustainable growth have been met.
The question now arises of what we are going to do with these
ample blessings.
In 2010 our membership spoke loudly and clearly on the issue of
cruise tourism. To put it simply: we don’t want it. A decision by
cabinet is expected soon and given recent events in Belize City it is
unthinkable that any responsible government
Continued on pg 12
www.underwaterphotocontestbelize.com
Remember the road to Placencia is lovely and paved from start to
finish and makes the weekend of February 12 & 13, and any other
time the Perfect Time to visit Placencia! Artists booths are still
available for this year’s Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival!
The Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival is a community effort and is
organized by the Placencia BTIA! For more information contact 5234045 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. See you in
Placencia!”
The Placencia Breeze February 2011- Page 3
What’s Happening In Town?!
~The "One World Rentals"- have now additional to the hotel
rooms and apartments the "One World Laundromat", the "One
World T-Shirt and Giftshop" and also a small Booktrade (bring 2
books and get one). The laundromat is open to the public. The shop
has a large selection of T-Shirts and souvenirs/gifts. Opening
hours are daily 10am - 6pm. Come by and check us out! Tel. 523
3103.
~Rain or Shine Delivery 666-1555. Just $5 from the point to
the Airstrip. Groceries, Packages, Food To Go & More! What can
we carry for you?"
Every….
Monday
♦ Tipsy Tuna– HAPPY MONDAY! Happy hour special, 5
p.m. ‘til closing!
Tuesday
Rotary Club of Placencia - Meets at Yoli’s Bar at
12:30 pm.
♦ Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Sunova Beach Gift Shop 10% TUESDAYS!
Get 10% off most items every
Tuesday!.
♦ Tipsy
Tuna-TEQUILA TUESDAY! 1/2 off all
Margaritas all day! Seaside Karaoke! Starts at 7 p.m!
Sing a song and get a TT shot!
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Wednesday
Barefoot Bar - Top Shelf Night - $2.00 OFF ALL
Imported Liquors & Beers - 7 - 10 pm.
♦ J-Byrd's Bar - Karaoke starting at 8 pm!!!!!
♦ Tipsy Tuna - WINGS WENDESDAY! Honey BBQ and Hot
Wings $1 each! Order any amount you want ! 5-9:30 p.m.
Garifuna Drumming 6:30-9 p.m.
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Thursday
Barefoot Bar - Live Music w/ a Latin Flare! 6:30 10:00 pm. It’s saucy, it’s spicy, it’s HOT!
♦ J-Byrd's Bar hosts organized dart competition with
great prizes starting 8:30 pm.
♦ Tipsy Tuna - TIPSY THURSDAY! Karaoke inside our
sports bar, starts at 9 p.m. Free Jello Shots and 2
for 1 Rum Punch for Ladies!
• Robert’s Grove - Experience Garifuna singers,
musicians and dancers
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Friday
♦ Barefoot Bar - Our Barefoot Bash! House Band Inner
Vibrations 7 pm to midnight. All Caribbean style music
including Punta, Reggae & Soca! - Barefoot Bar -“Some
people can’t handle this much fun!”
♦ Green Parrot - Beach BBQ, served on the Patio,
features ribs, chicken & seafood (monster shrimp when
available), plus all the trimmings. Reservation: 523-2488.
• Siripohn Thai Food– every Friday Thai food for sale by
Siripohn, menu changes every week. Located on the
main road, two story house beside the grave yard.
• Singing Sands Inn - Martini Night. All Martinis 25%
off! We have a wide selection of flavors to taste including
our Melon Martini or decadent Chocolate Martini.
♦ The Placencia Hotel - Karaoke starting at 8 pm!!!
♦ Tipsy Tuna– SO GLAD IT’S FRIDAY! Start your
weekend right! Live music with Graham Berrie 7 til
midnight, $1 off all shots all day and $1 wings, 5p.m-9:30
p.m.
Saturday
Barefoot Bar - Horseshoes at 3:30 PM. Live
Music w/ Gram from 6:30 - 10:00 pm. Alternative,
Rock, Reggae and more
♦ Robert’s Grove - Poolside BBQ Buffet at 7 pm
with local music. For reservations call 523-3565.
♦ Singing Sands Inn - Margarita Night! Try our selection
of flavored Margaritas for only $10. Our Mango
Margarita made with fresh mango and the Cherry Coco
Margarita are two favorites.
♦ Tipsy Tuna - TUNA SATURDAY! It’s Tipsy Tuna Toss,
as seen at Lobsterfest! Come see how far you
can toss the Tuna! Starts at 4 p.m Prizes for 1st
and 2nd place. Beach party with live music
starts at 7 p.m!
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Sunday
Barefoot Bar - Live Reggae Music from 6 to 10 pm.
Robert's Grove Seaside Restaurant features US
Prime Rib Roast and Yorkshire Pudding along with its
regular menu and daily specials. 6- 10 pm. For
reservations call 523-3565
♦ De Lite Cafe at Maya Beach- has Sushi on Sunday
along with our regular eclectic menu made from fresh
Belizean produce. Licensed restaurant for daytime
pleasure 7 am to 6 pm. at Spectarte Art and Garden
Gallery. The story of food begins here. 533 8019
♦ Tipsy Tuna - FUN IN THE SUN-DAY! Get your team
ready for the Tipsy Tuna Beach Volley Tournament and
BBQ every Sunday! Winning team gets a cash prize and
a cold case of Belikin!
♦ Yoli’s Bar & Grill - 4 pm Placencia’s Famous Ring
Game!!!
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Everyday
♦ Barefoot Bar - Happy Hour from 5-6 pm $2.00 off all
local rum drinks, daiquiris, & coladas. $3.50 for all
Belikin Beer, Stout, & Lighthouse. Great Lunch Specials
everyday for just $12 & great dinner specials every night
$16-18!
♦ DANUBE, Austrian Restaurant: 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 yds north of Robert’s Grove.
Closed Tuesdays. www.danubebelize.com ,Tel: 610-0132.
♦ DeTatch Seafood Beach Bar & Grill - $4.00 rum
punch all day, everyday. On the beach - See you there!!!
♦ Mangos - Happy Hour 5 - 6 P.M. $4 Belikin & $4 rum
drinks.
♦ Maya Beach Bistro Happy Hour 2 -5pm with halfprice appetizer menu and daily $5 bar snack specials.
Also $4 Belikin and $4 local rum. Take the bus from
Placencia at 1:30 pm, depart Maya Beach on the bus at 5.
Closed Mondays. 520-8040
♦ Pickled Parrot Bar & Grill -Ten Dolla’ Lunch Special
noon to 2 p.m., Happy Hour 5 - 6 pm. Rum Drinks from
$3 & up.
♦ De Lite Café at Maya Beach-Get cracking with an
early bird breakfast from 7 am . Fresh juices, delicious
pastries, Greek yoghurt, cappuccino and latte. Free
internet with your order. Our cultural and waterfall
rooms and perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation . closed
Wednesday. 533 8019
♦ Singing Sands Inn Happy Hour 3 to 6 PM. Belikin and
local rum along with a discounted price and appetizer
menu. Closed on Tuesdays. Tel: 520.8022 or email:
[email protected].
♦ Tipsy Tuna - Our Happy Hour are 5 - 7 pm. $3 Ice
Cold Local Beer, $3 Local Rum, $3.50 Guinness, 1/2 off
all Coladas & Daiquiris and FREE banana chips!
The Placencia Breeze –February 2011- Page 4
Bottom Time Productions Shoot an Episode in Belize for Dive Travel TV
Bottom Time writer and producer Eleanor Willis and her crew
spent five days in Belize, January 15th through 19th, producing an
episode for the television series Dive Travel TV.
The television crew visited Placencia where they engaged in a
night-dive at Mosquito Caye, located eleven miles from Placencia.
They did day-dives at Ranguana and Pompian Cayes, experiencing
the splendors of the
underwater world of
Belize for the first
time. The group was
also introduced to
Belizean wildlife as
they toured Monkey
River and saw various
species
of
birds,
iguanas,
howler
monkeys
and
crocodiles. The final
leg of their itinerary
took them to San
Pedro,
Ambergris
Caye, for dives at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve and Esmeralda
dive sites, where they dived with nurse sharks, stingrays, turtles,
and octopus, among various species of coral and fish.
Bottom Time produces the series Dive Travel TV which visits
dive destinations showcasing not only the diving, but also
incorporating a unique twist of highlighting the diversity of the
location. Dive Travel TV airs on the cable channel Untamed Sports
TV which has 24 million subscribers and the independent
broadcast station in Philadelphia, WFMZ which has 7 million
subscribers. Outside of being aired on TV, additional video footage,
podcasts and feature stories on Belize will be made available
online at www.divetraveltv.com.
Siripohn’s Thai Massage
Certified Thai Therapist
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Thai Massage
Essential Oil
Swedish
Massage
Jet Lag Massage
Back and Shoulder
Foot Massage
Body Treatment
Facial Treatment
Hair Treatment
We do house calls!
Situated at across the road from the MnM Hardware right next to
Caribbean Travel & Tours.
Phone number 600-0375 or 620-8718
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Air Conditioned Room!!!
Eleanor was accompanied by camera crew, Dennis Willis and
Shawn Willis and hosts Robert
Miracle and Andrea Ocampo.
Participating private sector
partners who assisted in making
this trip a success included Tropic
Air, The Inn @ Roberts Grove,
Ambergris Lake Villas, Victoria
House, The Villas @ Banyan Bay,
Ramon’s Village Resort, Hugh
Parkey’s Dive Connections and
Splash Dive Center.
About the Belize Tourism Board
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is a statutory body within the Belize
Ministry of Tourism, and it is governed by a Board of Directors
appointed by the Minister of Tourism. The BTB works in conjunction
with members of the private sector - including the Belize Hotel
Association, Belize Tourism Industry Association and Belize National
Tour Operators Association – and is dedicated to building tourism in
the most economically and environmentally sustainable manner. As a
part of its responsibilities, the BTB promotes Belize as a premier
tourism destination to both in-country and
International consumers. Among its outreach to the international
travel market, the BTB markets the country’s unique attractions to
travellers, members of the travel trade industry and media outlets in
key markets.
The BTB is also dedicated to developing and implementing tourism
programs that will help strengthen and grow the Belizean tourism
industry; promote good destination stewardship; and instill high
quality standards for accommodations and travel experiences. For
more information on the BTB and its services, visit
www.belizetraveltrade.org.
Dates You Need To Know !
February 1st - Earl Godfrey’s Birthday
February 2nd - Karel Eiley’s Birthday
February 3rd - Marita Rowland & Ryan Westby’s Birthday
February 6th - Emma ‘Aunt Em’ & Jimmy Westby’s Birthday
February 7th - Julia Leslie’s Birthday
February 8th - Cherilyn Godfrey & Felisha Brown’s Birthday
February 9th - Edwin & Norman Leslie’s Birthday
February10th- Dalton Eiley Sr , Kieran Eiley, Tristenn Young’s Birthday
February 11th-Rosalind Eiley & Lawrence Leslie& Adrian Supaul’s
Birthday
February 12th & 13th - 8th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival.
February 13th - Maura Mayen’s Birthday
February 14th - Valerie Anderson & Valerie Leslie’s Birthday
Valentine’s Day & Last Day Of Lobster Season
February 15th - Ian & Emelina Vernon’s Anniversary
& Genie Gabourel’s Birthday
February 17th - Lloydia Cabellero’s & Martin Cabral’s Birthday
February 18th - Harald Wallen IV’s Birthday
February 20th - Marcel Cabral & Christian Godfrey’s Birthday
February 25th - Anne Godfrey’s Birthday
February 26th - Evelyn Brown’s Birthday
The Placencia Breeze – February 2011- Page 5
T H E I N N AT R O B E RT ’ S G R O V E
Good Times
P l a c e n c i a ’s M o s t C o m p l e t e L u x u r y R e s o r t
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February 2011
Placencia, Belize
www.robertsgrove.com
DEDICATED TO THE
ONE YOU L
VE
Romantic Dining for
Lobster Lovers
Celebrate Valentine's Day and mark the
end of Lobster season (February 15 ) with
a romantic Lobster dinner at Robert's
Grove Seaside Restaurant (Monday, February 14). A special lobster menu featuring
a host of lobster creations, including lobster
bisque, lobster fritters and the Seaside's
famous curried lobster -- will complement
the Seaside's regular dinner menu, which
also includes a variety of fresh fish, seafood and US imported beef selections. For
reservations call 523-3565.
ROBERT’S GROVE
ENTERTAINS
For the 2011 Season, through May, The
Inn at Robert’s Grove offers its guests and
visitors to the Peninsula a variety of culinary and cultural evenings. So kick up
your heels and bring along your appetites
to enjoy the following special evenings:
DIVE ROBERT'S GROVE
PADI 5 STARS
The Robert’s Grove PADI Dive Center, the
only Dive Shop in Placencia with PADI 5
Stars, offers daily two-tank dive trips as
well as the only Nitrox (enriched air) dive
program in southern Belize. The Dive
Center also offers a variety of certification
courses.
For additional information and reservations call the Robert’s Grove Dive Center
at 523-3565
National Tourism Award
"HOTEL OF THE YEAR"
Awarded to Robert's Grove
By The Belize Tourist Board
January, 2008
Saturdays Evenings at 7 pm, the Inn
throws its legendary Poolside BBQ Buffet
Buffet featuring a large selection of fresh
seafood, fish, barbecued beef, roast pig,
lamb and chicken, salads and desserts.
Local entertainment and dancing by reggae
band Inner Vibrations. For reservations
call 523-3565.
Tuesdays, beginning at 7 pm, it’s Mexican Night at Habanero Mexican Café &
Bar. Chef Daniel Vasquez prepares a tasty
buffet of Mexican specialties, including
dishes like Puerco Piccadillo, Chipotle,
Garlicky Shrimp, Guacamole, Black Bean
Salsa and Cilantro Slaw. Pitchers of Sangria and the best Margaritas in Belize are
also available along with wine, beer and
brand label and mixed drinks.
Wednesdays 6-7 pm, the Peninsula’s
resident naturalist, Dave Vernon talks
about the reef ecosystem and offers an
understanding of the importance for preserving it. His weekly lecture begins with
an introduction to the Barrier Reef – how it
was formed and how it compares to other
types of coral reef systems. He then explores in detail the varied marine life found
on Belize’s reef, including types of fish, corals and the many other sea creatures that
call our reef home.
DAILY TOURS
The Inn at Robert's Grove operates all of
its own Reef and Rainforest tours and
excursions. For the month of February we
will be offering the following trips daily.
For additional information and reservations, contact the front desk at 523-3565.
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Diving/Snorkeling the Reef and Cayes
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Sport Fishing
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Monkey River
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Cockscomb Jaguar Preserve
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Maya Ruins (Lubaantun & Nim Li
Punit)
Maya Ruins (Lubaantun) & Cave
Swimming (Blue Creek)
Horseback Riding
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Kayaking (South Stann Creek River)
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DOUBLE HONORS
FROM
FODOR'S BELIZE 2010
(4TH EDITION)
THIS MONTH
Tuesday Evenings
Habanero Mexican Buffet
Robert's Grove is the only resort in Belize
to receive double honors from Fodor's Belize 2010. For the fourth year in a row,
The Inn at Robert’s Grove has earned the
coveted “Fodor’s Choice” and a star rating. And for the first time, The Inn’s Seaside Restaurant, which as been given a
separate listing , has also been found deserving of “Fodor’s Choice” as well as a
star.
Wednesday Evenings (after Dec 17) 6:30 pm
In addition, The Inn at Robert’s Grove
is the winner of a 2010 TripAdvisor Traveler's Choice Award for being one of
the Top Ten Best Family Hotels in Central
& South America. The Inn has also been
selected as one of the Top Ten Best Family Resorts in the Caribbean by familyvacationcritic.com
Poolside BBQ buffet w/ Local Entertain-
“Belize’s Reef Ecology” lecture by local
naturalist, Dave Vernon (complimentary)
Thursday Evenings
Saturday Evenings
A
D
7 pm
ment
Sunday Evenings
6 pm
Paella Night at Habanero Mexican Café &
Bar (Regular menu available)
Tel: (501) 523-3565
Fax: (501) 523-3567
Email: info@rob er tsgrov e.co m
Toll Free USA 1-800-565-9757
w w w . r o b e r t s g r o v e . c o m
Robert's Grove provides complimentary
pick up and return for
Seaside & Habanero dinner guests.
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6 –7pm
Poolside Entertainment w/ Garifuna Drumming
Thursdays from 6-7 pm, Happy Hour at
the Inn’s Poolside Bar is all the happier
when experiencing Garifuna culture
through the beats of local musicians, singers and dancers from Seine Bight Village
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6:30 pm
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Pickled Parrot 17th Anniversary & "Wing- It"
Lots of fun was had by all...great music by Tuca and a yummy Chicken Wing
Cook-off which was won by Malu!
Sally and Bruce who used to own Singing Sands stopped in on their roundthe-world sailing trip with their son
Jack. Sally was one of the judges
along with Ian and Mary Toy.
Cassie and Brice Dial from "Barefoot" were sipping our famous "Parrot Piss"
- both are former employees of the Pickled Parrot. We had too much fun in
those days too!
We had our last chili Cook-off in November but everyone is asking for
another...we'll see!
The Pickled Parrot is
open daily and now has
delivery by "Rain or
Shine" up to Maya
Beach.
Pickled Parrot
Wendy’s Restaurant & Bar
On the Main Street in downtown Placencia
Open Daily
7:00 am til 9:30 pm
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Patio Dining Outside & A/C Dining Inside
Seating for 100 ~ Catering available for private events
Phone 523-3335 & email [email protected]
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
“Our best meal in Belize is at Wendy's Restaurant…..”
- Travel + Leisure Magazine Feb 2006
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SEINE BIGHT VILLAGE
PHONE# 501-523-3555
FAX# 501-523-3553
EMAIL: [email protected]
AGENTS FOR
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Press Release
TROPIC AIR ANNOUNCES NON-STOP SERVICE
BETWEEN PLACENCIA AND BELMOPAN
Tropic Air announced today that it will be inaugurating daily nonstop service between Placencia and the nation’s capital, Belmopan
on January 31, 2011. The service will also allow easy connections
in Placencia for passengers wishing to travel between Punta Gorda
and Belmopan, and provide for efficient cargo services to and from
the nation’s heartland.
The new service is a direct response to requests from its valued
customers, and carries through on the airline’s stated commitment
to the people of Belmopan, Cayo and Southern Belize.
“When we inaugurated Belmopan in April 2010, we promised the
people of Cayo to increase our service levels in the coming years.
Belmopan is an integral part of the growth strategy for Tropic Air
and as such we feel it important that we link the expanding areas
of the south with our nation’s capital” said John Greif III,
President of Tropic Air. “Tropic Air is continuously seeking new
and innovative routes that promote tourism, business, domestic
travel and cargo within Belize”
The flight schedule for the new route is as follows
Flt#
DEPARTS
TIME
ARRIVES
TIME
900
Belmopan (BMP) 08:30AM
Placencia (PLJ)
09:00AM
350
Placencia (PLJ)
Belmopan (BMP)
12:30PM
12:00PM
DAILY (Effective January 31, 2010)
An introductory fare of BZ$99 each way will be offered on the new
route through February 28, 2010 and is bookable via the web at
www.tropicair.com, via e-mail at [email protected], by
phone at 226-2012 or by contacting any of our stations.
Tropic Air operates a fleet of 11 aircraft (including the lastest
generation, G1000 “glass cockpit”, air conditioned Cessna
Caravans) to 11 destinations in Belize and Guatemala. With over
250 employees, Tropic Air carried 200,000 passengers in 2010.
For more information on the new service, please contact Dora
Gonzalez
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or
Julie
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[email protected].
Believe It or Not,
Astrologers Actually Saw This One Coming!
An astrological controversy erupted
online this month after a newspaper
article erroneously suggested that the
dates that determine the Zodiac signs
had shifted by about a month,
throwing millions of believers into self
-doubt and panic.
Fear not: your sign remains the same
The tilt of the Earth's axis has
gradually shifted since the ancient
times when the Babylonians
determined the dates of the Zodiac.
The calendrical rejiggering also
supposedly re-introduced a sign
discarded by the Babylonians:
Ophiuchus, alternatively called the
much-cooler sounding Serpentarius.
The news of this has unsettled some but has been no more
than an eye brow raiser for others.
But astrologers and astronomers -- two groups that don't
always see eye-to-eye -- agree that this is old news. About
3,000 years old. Western astrologers included the wobble of
the Earth's axis in their calculations centuries ago. The
Zodiac we are all familiar with is still perfectly valid (as
valid, anyway, as the Zodiac ever was).
What has changed, subtly and very gradually, is the tilt of
the earth's axis as it revolves around the sun. If you watch a
spinning toy top you will see its axis wobble. That's called
precession. The Earth's axis does the same thing. It's
currently facing Polaris, often called the North Star, but
3,000 years ago it was pointing at an obscure star called
Thuban.
Three thousand years ago the sun was 'in' a certain
constellation. Now due to precession it's about a whole
constellation off from where it was when the Zodiac that we
all know and love came to be.
Originally the Zodiac was helpful in the sense that you could
predict when to harvest and when to plant by observing the
stars and where they were in the sky. This lends to the
“predictive” nature of the Zodiac. Then some took it too far,
using it to determine when to go to war and people's
personalities.
The 'New' Dates
See if your Zodiac sign
was
said
to
have
changed:
Capricorn: Jan. 20 - Feb. 16
Aquarius: Feb. 16 - March 11
Pisces: March 11- April 18
Aries: April 18- May 13
Taurus: May 13- June 21
Gemini: June 21- July 20
Cancer: July 20- Aug. 10
Leo: Aug. 10- Sept. 16
Virgo: Sept. 16- Oct. 30
Libra: Oct. 30- Nov. 23
Scorpio: Nov. 23- Nov. 29
Ophiuchus: Nov. 29- Dec. 17
Sagittarius: Dec. 17- Jan. 20
Has your sign changed? Maybe you’ve been following the
wrong horoscope the whole time!
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NEWS FROM ST. JOHN'S PRIMARY SCHOOL
As you may know, our Primary School is undergoing many changes
this school season. We have a new principal, Mrs. Martinez, who
is directed by Anglican Management to increase school standards,
testing scores and overall efficiency. However, many things do
remain the same. The PTA is still responsible for significantly
financially supporting the Primary School. The PTA is currently
responsible for raising a MONTHLY minimum of $1,000. Clearly,
Placencia's support is necessary to make St. John's a success.
EDUCATIONAL UPDATE: Placencia is growing and so is our
school! The upstairs floor now holds comfortable classrooms for
Standards IV, V and VI. Infant One has so many students that
the group was split into two classes. Anglican Management noted
that some students were passed into Standard V without the
necessary skills. Standard V was recently tested to assess that all
were in the correct class; sadly, only 2 students passed. This year
we will rely upon Principal Martinez to make sure that only
students up to class standard are passed on. She is planning on
splitting the class into two and providing remedial support to the
many students in need.
In order to partially raise $1,000 monthly the PTA has
reinvigorated the sponsorship program, where people and
businesses commit to give a monthly amount to the PTA. Coming
soon will be a list of the businesses who sponsor the school so you
too can support them as they help maintain our children's
education! Also, we will be holding raffles and other fun one-time
events. We would like to congratulate our newest raffle winners,
Mr. and Mrs. Russo, who happily won $500!! Generously, they
gave the PTA back $200 of their winnings! Thanks Mr and Mrs.
Russo!
To make donations, please contact any member of the PTA. Any
amount is appreciated and needed.
We look forward to next month when we will update you on our
newest activities. When you have a chance, please remember to
say "Thanks" to the Teachers and the Principal. They are teaching
the future leaders of Belize!
PARENT/TEACHER UPDATE: Many members of the previous
hardworking PTA resigned. We thank them for all their diligent
work!!
The current members of the PTA are: Andria Villanueva
(President), Jacqueline Aldana (Vice President), Kilah Eiley
(Secretary), Claudia Hardegger, (Treasurer),
and Councilors
Henry Anderson, Jesus Cawich, Linda Garcia, Selena Lucas and
Albertina Mo.
New PBTIA Chairman Urges Members To Get Involved
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would seek to spread that chaos and controversy beyond its
present location. But simply saying no to the cruise lines is not a
meaningful strategy for development. That is why one of the major
priorities for this year will be to coordinate a proactive planning
process that will include both village councils and other
community groups from the entire peninsula. Having said what we
don’t want, it’s time to say what we do want.
This process and several other initiatives on crime, road
landscaping, marketing and training will require not just the
energy of the board but also the membership. We are the largest
BTIA chapter in the country and our membership boasts a
tremendous amount of talent and experience. Please give us your
ideas, your advice and volunteer to work on our numerous
fundraising activities. If you are not yet a member, please join. If
you are a member, please renew your membership today. We have
a great staff at the Placencia Tourism Center. They would love to
see you.
Sincerely,
Stewart Krohn
Chairman, PBTIA
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Join us for Placencia’s
Craziest Pontoon Party!
The
party
moment
you
begins
check
the
in!!
Grab your yard glass and
fill it with our delicious
"Turtle Torpedo" or "Cool
lime-Aid" as we party and
dance our way to a private
Caye for lunch.
Keep Painting
Your paint-dipped brush paints the sun’s
warm yellow,
The sky’s caring blue
And the night’s starry skin
You paint the green hills we must climb
And the curvy Belize river that quenches the
land
Your brush paints the wide glowing smiles
And the sad wrinkles of the people
On your canvas I see the beauty of Belize
In the brush strokes I see the beautiful dances
of the people
And the love of life that fills the silver clouds
Keep painting those blue skies, yellow sun,
and silver clouds
© Belize Poet
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THIRSTY?
On the
Caye, you can choose to
kickback + relax or take
advantage
of
the
complimentary snorkel gear
Unlimited local drinks, provided! After lunch, we
games, snorkel, lunch hop on the boat, and cruise
included * $65US Dollars back to the village of
The Turtle Parties every Placencia...... Thirsty Turtle
Wednesday, Thursday, and Style!! You can bet you will
Saturday be in for a few surprises
when you experience this
Call: 523-3061 or 670-3045
Email:[email protected]
Food Handlers Workshops 2010
The Placencia Tourism Center for the third year in a row
facilitated a series of Food Handlers Workshop in the Placencia
area. Public Health Inspector Lyle Williams conducted the
training and the classes took place at Paradise Resort located on
the Placencia Harbour.
Aguilar, Abraham
Aguilar, Marvin
Alevandor, Felix
Alvarado, Francisco
Alvarez, Pauline
Alvarez, Georgia
Amaya, Jose
Anderson, Dawn
Anderson, Henery
Andres, Monique
Andrews, Sandy
Aquirres, Kearney
Arias, Yenira
Arthurs, Shirleen
Arthurs, Yvette
Arzu, Juliana
Augustine, Elvin
Augustine, Maynor
Augustine, Todroy
Avelino, Franco
Avery, Erin
Avevalo, Edwin
Avila, Luciano
Baltazar, Hidy
Bell, Tyron
Bernard, Dylan
Berry, Cleveland
Bonnell, Eusebio
Bowen, Justin
Broom, John
Bryon, Wende
Bulman, Paul
Burgess, Liria
Burgess, Rosemarie
Caal, Savino
Cabral, Marsha
Cabral, Melissa
Cacho, Radford
Cadle, Marie
Cal, Oscar
Caliz, Annette
Cante, Carlos
Cardinez, Faura
Carillo, Alberto
Casasola, Hector
Casimiro, Odis
Castillio, Francis
Castillo, John
Cayetano, Jorge
Chiac, Anselmo
Chiac, Valeriano
Chiquin, Juan
Chirinos, Lidia
Cho, Marcelina
Choc, Liberto
Choco, Franklin
Choe, Domingo
Chun, Braulia
Chun, Petrona
Cicneros, Miguel
Co, Orbando
Coc, Ernisto
Coc, Paulina
Coe, Richard
Coh, Enriquez
Coleman, Gloria
Coleman, Krissy
Coleman, Larel
Collinvitti, Jolene
Conelo, Luis
Copo, Catalina
Coy, Isabella
Cruz, Fidelino
Cruz, Gilbert
Cruz, Josephine
Cruz, Kevin
Cruz, Laruney
Cruz, Rudelino
Da Silva, Frank
David, Hilda
De Angelis, Simone
De Col, Tiziana
Dial, Brice
Dial, Cassie
Donaire, Alicia
Duarte, Olga
Duncan, Keith
Duncan, Shawna
Duncan, Sheldon
Eiley, Tracy
Farmer, Wendy
Faux, Myrtle
Faux, William
Flores, Manuela
Flores, Yecenia
Foley, Cheryl
Franco, Mindy
Fraser, Cathy
Frutos, Nazle
Gagliano, Frankie
Galdamez, Samuel
Galicea, Ida
Garcia, Michael
Gardiner, Doyen
Gareis, Simone
Gibson, Britney
Gibson, Natasha
Gill, Marsha
Godoy, Valarie
Golevia, Tatiana
Guzman, Malonie
Guzman, Vincent
Hadey, Alvarez
Harris, Albert
Harshberger, Cathy
Herculez, Sulma
Hernandez, Carlos
Hernandez, Isias
Hernandez, Sonia
Howard, John
Juana, Ich
Karr, Jodie
Kollman, Herbert
Lee, Ellen
Lee, John
Lemus, Wendy
Leslie, Elizabeth
Leslie, Janice
Leslie, Joan
Leslie, Liston
Leslie, Lorraine
Leslie, Sophia
Lewis, Pearl
Locke, Octavia
Logan, Marie
Lopez Vasquez, Daniel
Lopez Villanueva, Anadilia
Lopez, Cabral Inez
Lopez, Edward
Lopez, Erika
Lopez, William
Lopez, Xiomara
Mai, Bernabe
Mai, Irwin
The workshop covers several topics including Proper Handling
of Food Products, Cleanliness in the Workplace, and much,
much more.
Successful completion of this course is required for anyone
working in the food and beverage industry.
Makin, Florencio
Mangandid, Miguel
Manzanero, Luigi
Marcelina, Ich
Mariano, Wilma
Mark, Alex
Martin, Jeffery
Martinez, Carmita
Martinez, Noemi
Mas, Jesus
Mas, Santiago
Matute, Natividad
Maximo, Edmond
Mayen, Brianna
Mayen, Gloria
Mc Daniel, Rob
Mena, Salvador
Mencias, Mavro
Mesh, Frankie
Mesh, Reydel
Meza, Doris
Miller, Antoinette
Miller, Gary
Monterroso, Xiomara
Montoya, Edizaliel
Morales, Magda
Morrison, Keith
Muschamp, Jamie
Najera, Anthony
Neal, Geneva
Neal, Jacqueline
Nunez, Barbara
Oh, Romaldo
Orellana, Maria
Palacio, Tissan
Palma, Elma
Park, Erin
Patnett, Patrick
Peck, Zelda
Peden, Neil
Perez, Blanca
Perez, Selvin
Perez, Sharon
Poayanidas, George
Pollard, Dawn
Pop, Eluterio
Pop, Lidia
Pop, Lydia
Ramirez, Andre
Ramirez, Avington
Ramirez, Cedrick
Ramirez, Elena
Ramirez, Franklin
Ramirez, Gilbert
Ramirez, Javier
Ramirez, Omar
Ramirez, Ruby
Renaldo, Maquin
Requena, Rosita
Reyes, Avis
Reyes, Ceasar
Reyes, Deborah
Reyes, Vanessa
Rivera, Lorane
Rivero, Elmer
Rodas, Edwin
Rodgers, Lida
Romero, Margaret
Ruiz, Carmen
Ruiz, Daniel
Ruiz, Dany
Sam, Donieio
Sanchez, Marco
Savary, Christy
Segura, Amin
Serano, Tracy
Shal, Roberto
Shall, Philip
Sho, Dolores
Sho, Francisco
Sho, Santiago
Shrileen, Arthurs
Sierra, Marcelo
Sierra, Omar
Sierra, Therese
Slade, Barbara
Slade, Torrey
Slusher, Olga
Smith, Ragner
Solomon, John
Stamm, Alan
Sutherland, Delone
Swaso, Nicole
Taylor, Shermaine
Taylor, William
Testa, Laurent
Teul, Marcelo
Thakham, Siripron
Thomas Jr., Conrad
Thomas, Kenton
Thomas, Pam
Thomas, Samuels
Thomas, Tisby
Tipton, Jacki
Tiz, Yuri
Trapp, Troy
Tzib, Samuel
Tzib, Santiago
Uck, Ramiro
Valasquez, Luis
Valerio, Lavern
Valerio, Marsha
Valerio, Melvarine
Vasquez, Miguel
Vasquez, Venessa
Vernon, Annette
Vernon, Emelina
Vernon, Thelma
Villanueva, Andria
Wade, Desiree
Warner, Nichole
Welch, Raquel
Westby, Abigail
Westby, Alicia
Westby, Kendra
Westby, Merlene
Wewe, Orfelina
Wildman, Jenny
Wildman, Kayo
Williams, Andre
Williams, Andrea
Williams, Denise
Williams, Gail
Williams, Marline
Williams, Radience
Witty, Ishelle
Yi, Hyonson
Young, Karen
Zabaneh, Salvador
Zapeta, Aura
What to do with the Lion Fish problem? Don’t know? Well let’s try & eat them!!
Weh fi do wit di Lian Fish prablem? Noh nuh? Well lego eat ney!!!
Lionfish are voracious predators and
can consume almost 80% of juvenile
fish recruits including the important
fishery export products like snappers
and groupers, and parrotfish, which
help keep the coral reefs clean of
algae. Lionfish are also known to eat
crustaceans, like the spiny lobster. In
30 minutes a lionfish was observed
eating more than 20 fish!
Many countries in the Caribbean are
developing response plans to mitigate
the negative impacts lionfish have on
native fish populations and the coral
reef ecosystems. ECOMAR is working
with the National Coral Reef
Monitoring Network's Lionfish
Committee on developing a National
Lionfish Response Plan that will be
presented to stake holders throughout
Belize.
Recently San Pedro held the very first
Lionfish Tournament in Belize. Huge catches came in and after a
the fish were counted and measured. Later demonstrations were
held on how to properly handle, clean, fillet and ready the lionfish
for cooking. After that it was time to eat with samples of different
lionfish dishes being given away.
CATCHING THE FISH:


All that you need to catch a Lionfish is snorkeling gear, gloves
and a spear.
The best way to catch a Lionfish is by spearing them.
 Lionfish are normally found
close to rock or reef croppings, so
bottom fishing for Lionfish could
lead to many snagged hooks.
 Lionfish do not normally hide
under rocks, they are almost always
out in the open and easily visible.
 Lionfish do not spook easily, so
get as close as you can before you
make your shot. Some divers wait
until their spear tip is 3-4 inches
away from the fish before they
make their shot, making it a
guaranteed hit.
 Once you've speared the fish,
make sure to keep it at the end of
your spear until you can place it on
your boat. In the case that you don't
have a boat, put the fish in a custom
bag or stringer that would not allow
the spines to sting you. Be careful
not to point your spear upwards
because the Lionfish can slide down
and sting you.
CLEANING THE FISH:
Once the fish has died, the venom in the spines remains active for
up to an hour, so be cautious when handling and preparing the
fish. This venom is ONLY in the spines however, not in the flesh.
There are two ways to clean a Lionfish:
 First, you can simply filet the fish and remove the skin,
throwing the rest of the carcass away.
 The second option is to grab the fish at his eyeballs with a pair
of pliers, then take a filet knife and cut
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St. John’s “Student of the Month” Dec ’10 & Jan ‘11
The children awarded Student of the Month for
December 2010. Front row - Larissa Marroquin Infant II, Brandon Moody - Standard I, Demera Neal Infant I, & Apolinaria Coc - Standard II. Middle Row Jamilyia Ritchie - Standard IV, Maurice Leslie Standard III, & Torrie Vernon - Standard VI. Back Row
- Gabriella Ferrel - Standard III & Kai Parham Standard V.
Photo by Elysia Dial
The children awarded Student of the Month for
January 2011. Front row - London Torres - Infant I,
Alexia Valdez - Infant I, & Tyler Garbutt - Standard II.
Middle Row - Kenny Ruano - Standard III, Gavin
Palacio - Infant II, & Lyani Marroquin - Standard VI.
Back Row - Colin Gonzalez - Standard I, Shantel
Reyes - Standard IV, Leah Cal - Standard III & Elden
Gentle - Standard V.
Photo by Elysia Dial
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Felisha Brown
Alexis & Lloydia Caballero
Ralph Capeling
Erin Ivy
Veronique & Lance McKenzie
Nick & Kim Carpenter
Steve Christensen & Maretha McCullock
Dewey Harshbarger
Midge & Aaron Dallas
Veronique McKenzie
Franco Gentile & Mariuccia Levoni
Jacki Tipton
Donna Celeste
Bradley Rinehart
Synescio Coh
Kay Westby
Stewart Krohn
Howard Cohen & Karen Kotansky-Cohen
Stefano Ragagnin & Nicoletta Sala
Cordelia Ford
Debbie Coston
Lynn Cotton
Dan Dunbar & Michael Young
Herbert Kollmann & Simone Gareis
Mary Toy
Elysia Dial
Mary Ann Dial
Veronique Mckenzie
Evan Bull
Egbert Feijer
Veronique McKenzie
Randolph Villanueva
Fred & Jacque Fuller
Deborah Gabor
Veronique McKenzie
Cheryl Galipeau
Franco Gentile & Mariuccia Levoni
Jean Reed
Virginia Glessner & Jay Fox
Heidi Glockhamer & Steven Fasano
Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson
David Allardice & Leo Ramirez
Dawn Pollard
Yvette Guild
Jim & Cindy Weller
Harry Eiley
Jodie Leslie
Tina Hess
Sharon Hughes
Eugenie Adderly Gabourel
Veronique Mckenzie
Hubert & Karen Young
Joyce Danz
Julia Leslie
Pamela & Karl Keck
Charles Leslie
Mark Mondier
Ian McField
Lydia Villanueva & Geri Salsig
Cindy & Francisco Linarez
Lola Delgado
Ron & Sandra Steele
Lisa D’Amore
Lydia Villanueva
Slavek Machacka
Ellen & John Lee
Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell
Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod
chuck meara
Michel Ardoullie
Gary & Ann Miller
Ilsa Villanueva
Veronique McKenzie
Dora Duncker
Renee Brown
Placencia Peninsula Maps
From North of Placencia Airstrip to The Plantation
From Placencia Water Tower to Airstrip
Platinum Designs
Lost Reef
Resort
Beachfront Suites
The Placencia Hotel &
Residences
Placencia Tennis
Traveling north to Maya
Beach will take you to the
Plantation area
approximately 2.5 miles
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Tony’s Gym
RFG Insurance Agent
Avadon Divers
The Placencia Road
Ocean’s Edge
Maya Beach Hotel
Green Parrot Beach Houses
Joyce & Frank’s Bed & Breakfast
Mango’s
Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows
Singing Sands Inn
Ah-
Maya Playa Resort
Seaview Properties
Please note the
distance between
Blue Crab and
Maya Playa Resort
is approximately 3
miles
Chabil Mar
False Caye
Did You Know?!
The Placencia Tourism Center
Cocoplum Resort Community
is more than just an information center?
The Villas at
Cocoplum
Casa At Last
The Maine Stay
Cordy’s Beach Cottage
Palmtree
Designs
Goss Chocolate
Blue Crab Beach
Bahia Laguna Beach Suites
Nautical Inn
Lola’s Art
Seine Bight Village
Danube, Austrian
Restuarant
Caribbean Cabinets & Furniture
The Inn at Robert's Grove
Laru Beya Villas
Miller’s Landing
Playa de Piratas Properties
Seakunga
Casa Nettuno
Wild Orchid Properties
Placencia Airstrip
The PTC has a large supply of
 maps of Belize
 animal identification guides
 postcards
 mail drop to leave your cards
 stamps and more
All to help make your visit to
Placencia perfect! Stop by the
Placencia Tourism Center to check
it out!
87-E2
Harbor Hideaway
88-E1
90-E2
85-E2
86-E2
Placencia BTIA Members cont.
Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.
[email protected]
Ocean’s Edge
[email protected]
One World Rental
[email protected]
Ooga Booga Fun Club
Palmetto Bay Resort
[email protected]
Palmetto Place
[email protected]
Palmtree Designs
[email protected]
Paradise Vacation Hotel
[email protected]
Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development [email protected]
Pepper’s Beach Cottage
[email protected]
Placencia Bazaar
[email protected]
Placencia Humane Society
[email protected]
Placencia Pointe Townhomes
[email protected]
Placencia Tennis
[email protected]
Placencia Yacht Club
[email protected]
Platinum Designs
[email protected]
Playa de Piratas Properties
[email protected]
Property Pro Belize
[email protected]
Rain or Shine Delivery Service
Ranguana Lodge
[email protected]
Re/Max Belize Property Center
[email protected]
RFG Insurance Agent
[email protected]
Rumfish y vino
[email protected]
Seahorse Dive Shop
[email protected]
Seakunga Ltd.
[email protected]
Seaspray Hotel
[email protected]
Sea View Properties
[email protected]
Secret Garden Day Spa
[email protected]
Secret Garden Restaurant
[email protected]
Silver Leaf
[email protected]
Singing Sands Inn
[email protected]
Siripohn Thai Massage
[email protected]
Smith, Stan & Mary
[email protected]
South Environmental Association
[email protected]
Sunset Pointe Condos
[email protected]
Spectarte Gallery
[email protected]
Splash Dive Center
[email protected]
Stann Creek Auto Rental
[email protected]
Sunova Beach Gift Shop
[email protected]
Taylor, Winston
[email protected]
The Added Touch
[email protected]
The Arches
[email protected]
The Flamboyant
[email protected]
The Inn at Robert’s Grove
[email protected]
The Maine Stay
[email protected]
The North Beach
[email protected]
The Placencia Hotel & Residences
[email protected]
The Shak Beach Café
[email protected]
The Villas at Cocoplum
[email protected]
The Yellow House
[email protected]
Three Iguanas Villa
[email protected]
Tipsy Tuna Sports & Seaside Bar
[email protected]
Toucan Lulu
[email protected]
Tony’s Gym
[email protected]
Trade Winds
[email protected]
Traveler’s Inn
Trip N Travel
[email protected]
Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor
[email protected]
Village Inn
[email protected]
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar
[email protected]
Werlwas, Robert
[email protected]
Westwind Hotel
[email protected]
Whipray Caye Lodge
[email protected]
White Sand Villa
[email protected]
Wild Orchid Properties
[email protected]
Yellow Bella
[email protected]
Yoli’s Bar
Yount, Doran & Kim
[email protected]
Z-Touch Day Spa
[email protected]
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Francine Martel
Claudia Hardegger
Francis Gagliano/ Max Mullins
Carlton Watson
Veronique McKenzie
Marion Carr
Alan & Deloris Stamm
Mary Toy
Linda Burrows
Annette & Sonny Vernon
Pam Keck- President
Ed McBride & Carol Milnes
Bob & Lida Rodgers
Michael Potoker
Hannah Cowell
Ron Shivers
Frank Gagliano
Bill & Lisa Harding
Joy Leslie
David Kafta
Kitty Fox
Pamela & John Solomon
Brian & Ardie Young
Ajinder Garcha & Bernard Burgos
Jodie & Norman Leslie
Diane Bulman
Lee Nyhus
Erin Park
William & Jolanda Brown, Stefano/agent
Jean-Marc Tasse
Siriporn Thakham
Stan & Mary Smith
Nellie Catzim & Shannon Romero
Eric & Janis Winchester
Jenny Wildman
Patricia Ramirez
Candy Power
Gillian Zabaneh
Winston Taylor
Robin McCutheon
Mark Risk & Stefano Ragagnin
Angie Markham
Bob & Risa Frackman; Elena Cuellar
Drew Travers
Deborah & Dave Vernon
Marco Caruso
Magda Morales
Boris Mannsfield or Erin Ivy
Veronique McKenzie
Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark
Salva Zabaneh
Paul Fanning
Tony & Casey Pinder
Janice Leslie
Lucille Villanueva
Laura Godfrey & Fiona Macfarlane
Tiziana Del Col
Veronique Mckenzie
Wendy Lemus
Robert Werlwas
George & Lisa Westby
Julian & Beverly Cabral
Jeanie Gabourel
Aline Habib
Stefano Ragagnin
Yolanda Tretheway
Doran & Kim Yount
Ysela Zabaneh
The Placencia Breeze February 2011 - Page 21
What to do with the Lion Fish problem? Continued from pg15
the head and belly of the fish off in one slice. Cut the
remaining fins off with a pair of kitchen shears and scale the
fish. The scales come off so easily that you can remove them by
spraying the scales backwards with a water hose.
You now have beautiful white meat that is completely safe to eat.
COOKING THE FISH:
Here are some easy, quick cooking tips.
Lemon Pepper Lionfish:
 Take a Lionfish filet, sprinkle it with lemon pepper, and put it
in a pan of hot olive oil. Lightly sear on both sides.
Lionfish Ceviche:
 Cut your Lionfish filets into thin strips and place into a bowl of
fresh squeezed lime juice. Add thinly sliced onions, bell
peppers and carrots. Top with capers. Let it sit for at least five
minutes before eating.
SAVOUR BELIZE….
Promote your restaurant to the world at no cost
through the BTB
More and more travelers are discovering Belize's unique culinary
offerings, which is why the Belize Tourism Board is launching a
new website to help promote our country's unique, diverse and
savory cuisine. Fittingly called SavorBelize, this new website will
be vacationers' go-to resource for everything related to Belizean
food, including listings of restaurants throughout the country,
recipes of local fare, photos, promotions, food blogs and more.
Deep fried lionfish:
 If you haven't filleted your Lionfish and still have the body,
bones and all, you can simply score the flesh, dip it in batter
and give it a fry until golden brown. Of course you can also do
this with fillet!
Lionfish Tacos
 Use soft flour or crunchy corn tortillas. Spice Lionfish Filets
with blackened seasoning and sear on a hot pan with olive oil.
Place Lionfish in tortilla. Add shredded lettuce, home made
spicy pico de gallo, warmed black beans, shredded cheese, top
with sour cream
Did you know one of our guests' most frequently asked
questions is where to eat? Don't be left out of travelers'
vacation plans.
This is your opportunity to be included in the #1 resource for food
in Belize. So, put your business on their radar and promote your
restaurant for free on SavorBelize. Use the link below to complete
our online form and feel free to return here as often as you'd like.
http://www.savorbelize.com/partnerform
New Coffee Shop in the Village
Above Grounds Coffee House,
across
from
Wendy’s
Restaurant opened it’s doors
on Saturday Jan 29th.
The building, formally one of
the ‘Be Back Cabanas’ rentals
underwent
an
extensive
renovation including a terrific
deck in the back overlooking
the large old fig tree.
The numerous trees and
vegetation provide shade from
the hot sun and a cool breeze
provides a great place to relax
and chat with friends as well
as meet new people visiting
Placencia.
Above Grounds offers espresso drinks like Lattes and Cappuccinos
as well as great iced specialty drinks. In addition, they offer fresh
baked muffins and banana bread, fresh squeezed juices and teas.
Don’t forget the free Wi-Fi!
Opening hours Monday thru Saturday 7am till 4pm, closed
Sundays… Call Keith Morrison @ 634 3212
PLACENCIA PONTOON PARTY
Monday, Wednesday & Saturday, leaves from Thirsty Turtle 10:30
am!! Unlimited Local Drinks, Music, Games, Swimming,
Snorkelling, and Lunch at a private Caye. Experience the
WILDEST PARTY on the Peninsula! $65 US per person.
EXPERIENCE THE CARRIBEAN’S MOST MAJESTIC
SUNSET CRUISE
Mon, Wed and Saturday, leaves from Thirsty Turtle at 4:00 pm.
Cruise the lagoon with wine, cheese and soft music. Enjoy the cool
breeze and radiant sunset from a luxury pontoon boat. Keep an eye
for dolphin and manatees. Perfect for couples and families.
$45 US per person.
FISHING
Enjoy a day of fishing on a private, luxury pontoon boat, with an
experienced captain who will be sure to show you all the local
fishing spots! Rates available upon request.
PRIVATE PONTOON BOAT RENTAL
Want to do your own thing?? Customize your day– When you rent
the Turtle you will have access to private snorkelling, swimming,
banana/ tube rides, fishing, sightseeing, or just relaxing on the sea.
Full day and 1/2 day rentals. Rates available upon request.
Call: 670-3045 or 523-3061
Or email [email protected]
Robert’s Grove Feels the Spirit of the Season…..
By Marco Supaul
The holiday season is a time
of togetherness, festivities
and giving. It is the time of
the year for catching up with
friends and family and seeing
what they have been up to in
the past year. It brings joy
and happiness to the whole
family.
When the holiday comes
around some people only like to look forward to
what they might receive but they tend to forget
that it is really a time to give. One way to show the
spirit of the season is by giving to those who are
less fortunate than you.
The Inn at Robert’s Grove has
not forgotten the old saying “It is better to give than to
receive.”.
For the past 7
years the whole staff takes
part in has taken part in a
very special program. Each
member of the staff gives a
monetary contribution and
then that total is matched by
Bob & Risa Frackman, the
owners of the Inn at Robert’s
Grove. The funds raised are
used to purchase goods that become 10 Christmas hampers that
are then given to worthy families in both Placencia and Seine
Bight Village. The hampers not only contains ham and turkey but
rice and beans, salad ingredients, cranberry sauce, grapes, apple,
cake and a case of soda.
Members of the staff are chosen
to go out and give these
hampers to the different
families.
In Placencia Christmas hampers
were given to the households of Ms.
Wendy Westby, Ms. Amelia
Godfrey, Ms. Barbara Andrews
Ms. Jacqueline Aldana, & Ms. Lisa
Westby. In Seine Bight the
Christmas hampers were given to the households of Ms.
Sonia Augustine, Ms. Sharon Thomas, Ms. Denise
Cruz, Ms. Geneva Thomas, & Mr. Simeon Alvarez aka
Joker.
When we give back to the community it warms
hearts, not only those who
receive, but those that are
giving. When we give back
we show that we care for
our brothers and sisters in
our community because
that is what we are. When
we live in a community
where most people know
each other it touches every
ones hearts to know that
people care and is willing to
give back.
It is nice to see that the spirit of giving is strong on our beautiful
peninsula. Robert’s Grove and all the great people that work there
say they plan on continuing this program for as long as they can!
The Placencia Breeze -February 2011- Page 25
ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA NEWS
December is Family Month for Rotary and we all take time
to enjoy the holidays, but, work continues on planning for
the coming year as we try to make it more successful than
the last. 2010 was a good year for our Club and our
community and it is our goal to top it in 2011 with more
fund raising projects and community service projects.
BINGO
For those missing the monthly Bingo games (November was
cancelled due to the cricket match and December wasn’t held due
to the holidays), rest assured that it is our intention to resume the
monthly games in January and to do our best to hold them on the
third Saturday of each month. Please watch the bulletin board at
the field, check the public access channel on cable TV, listen to
LOVEFM, and watch for signs around the Village for information
on the next game. Tentatively, we expect to hold the first game of
the new year on January 15, 2011 and we hope to see you there.
FIRESIDE
Our last Fireside of the year was held in December at the home of
Sandra and Ron Steele. As always, the party featured a buffet of
great food (everyone brings a dish to share), lots of laughs from the
various games (coordinated by Maretha McCullock), and, most of
all, the fellowship with the members of our Club. We try to hold at
least 4 Firesides each year and, due to busy schedules, have fallen
a bit behind for this Rotary Year (July 2010 to July 2011), but,
another is scheduled for February 2011 which will feature the
return of Bill Mcelaney to Placencia with his showmanship and
great Irish music ensuring a good time for all.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The Rotary Club of Placencia is currently sponsoring 3 scholarship
students (Marco Supaul, Misty Vernon, and Monique Vernon).
Thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, we will be
picking up 2 more students, who have been selected but not
officially informed at this time, and it is expected that 3 more
students may be picked up next school year due to a matching
grant from Rotary International. These students are required to
maintain passing grades (they must attend a Rotary
meeting with their report cards each term), write letters
updating their sponsors on their progress, and perform
community service as part of their scholarships, in addition
to several other requirements set forth in their scholarship
contracts. Our current students have done well and have
been fulfilling their community service requirements which,
we hope, will instill a value system that includes volunteering on a
regular basis to improve their community and the world as they
approach adulthood.
ONGOING/UPCOMING
Work has already started on several projects for 2011 including the
continuation and expansion of our scholarship program, soliciting
donations for our annual auction (to be held in February during
the Arts Festival), examining and evaluating several projects to
submit for possible funding under Rotary International’s Future
Vision project, and planning for a literacy project if funds are
received from Rotary International. These, and many other
potential projects, require a significant amount of work to set them
up, administer them, and raise funds. Based upon this, we will
also be doing our best to attract new members so that we can do as
much as possible to meet needs in the Schools, the Peninsula
Volunteer Fire Department, the Medical Clinic and various other
causes as needs arise.
OUR CLUB
We are pleased to add Gail Dusa to our membership ranks as a
transfer from her Rotary Club (of which she is Past President) in
Colorado. While we are certain that our recent additions of
members will help in getting the job done, we still need more
members. Please consider joining us and experiencing the
fellowship and fun that our organization offers in addition to the
personal satisfaction that comes with giving back to your
community and the world. Information on membership is available
by attending one of our meetings (Tuesdays at 12:30 PM at Yoli’s),
visiting our web site (www.rotaryclubofplacencia.org) or speaking
to any member.
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO
THE PLACENCIA BREEZE?
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Placencia Tourism Center’s Updated Tour Guide License List As of February 2011
Alvarado, Francisco
2011-Nov. 11
Benguche, Bryan
2011 - May 8
Bol, Ben
2011 - Nov 11
Cabral, Daniel
2011- Feb 7
Cabral, Egbert
2011- Feb 11
Cabral, Julian
2011 - Feb 11
Castellanos, Wayne
2011– Nov 8
Carne, Lisa
2011 - Sept 9
Carr, Edwin
2011 - Mar 11
Chan, Clodia
2011 - Mar 11
Chun, Cirilo
2011 - Feb 21
Coc, Diego
2010 - Dec 30
Coleman, Verna Zelma 2010 - Dec 30
Cuevas, Eloy
2011 - Oct 3
Cuevas, Ian
2011 - Feb 11
Eiley, Elton
2011– Nov 4
Eiley, Glen
2011 - Jun 13
Eiley, George "Benji" 2011 - Feb 11
Eiley, Kenroy
2011 - May 13
Eiley, Marisa Reina
2011 - Mar 21
Faux, Leslie
2011 - Nov 11
Faux, Randolph Stephen 2011 - Feb 21
Forman, Eric
2011 - Dec 14
Garbutt, Alexander
2011 - Jan 28
Garbutt, Bertrand
2011 - Apr 23
Garbutt, Wellington Clive 2011 - Mar 19
Garbutt, Derwin
2011 - Mar 24
Garbutt, Eworth
2011 - Dec 4
Garbutt, Gilbert Jr
2011 - Dec 8
Garbutt, Jeremy
2011 - Feb 11
Garbutt, Kazerine
2011 - Jan 25
Garbutt, Kylon
2011 - Mar 2
Garbutt, Terry
2011 - Feb 11
Garbutt, Walter
2011 - Apr 23
Garbutt, Warren
2011 - Jan 4
Garcia, Jeremy
Garcia, Leopold E
Godfrey, Dale
Godfrey, Earl
Godfrey, Kurt
Godfrey, Louis
Godfrey, Rhawn Bruce
Gongora, Prince
Herrera, Miguel
Krohn, Aaron
Leslie, Ainsworth
Leslie, Bernard
Leslie, Bruce
Leslie, Doren
Leslie, Ivan Sr
Leslie, Marlon
Leslie, Russel
Linarez, Francisco
Longsworth, Gareth
Lopez, Stephen
Lopez, Sydney Sr
Mayen, Kirk
McKenzie, Lance
McNeil, Anne-Marie
Mes, Basilio
Mes, Zeferino
Muschamp, Alrin
Muschamp, Evaristo
Neal, Harold
Neal, Hubert
Palacio, Lennox
Parks, Anthony
Pau, Juan
Ramirez, Patricia
Shivers, Dermin
2011 - Oct 13
2011 - Apr 3
2011 - May 13
2011 - Jan 28
2011 - Apr 3
2011-Feb 11
2011 - Sept 13
2011 - Mar 11
Renewal In Process
2011 - Aug 21
2011 - Jul 31
2010 - Dec 22
2011 - Nov 18
2011 - Jan 28
2011 - Dec 8
2011 - Dec 11
2011 - Jan 28
2011 - Dec 22
2011 - Mar 14
2011 - Feb 11
2011 - Jan 28
2011 - Dec 11
2011 - July 7
2011 - Sept 26
2011 - Jan 14
2010 - Dec 22
2011 - Jan 10
2011 - Jan 21
2011 - Jan 28
2010 - Dec 30
2011 - Sep 18
2011 - Nov 4
2011 - Sep 13
2011 - Feb 11
2011 - Mar 19
Tucker, Elroy
2011 - Jan 10
Tucker, Henry
2011 - Jan 10
Vernon, Arthur
2011 - Apr 23
Vernon, David
2011 - Feb 21
Vernon, Ian
2011 - Oct 22
Vernon, Leslie
2011 - Jan 28
Villanueva , Andria
2011 - Nov 11
Villanueva, Clint
2011 - Apr 3
Villanueva, Conrad
2011 - Dec 14
Villanueva, Rafael
2011 - Nov 4
Villanueva, Randolph Jr 2011 - Dec 14
Westby, Jason
2011 - Dec 8
Westby, Zane
2011 - Feb 21
Williams, Alfred
2011 - Feb 21
Williams, Jason
2011 - Jan 14
Young, Carlton Jr
2011 - Apr 23
Young, Dorian
2011 - Apr 23
Young, Dwayne
2011 - Aug 18
Young, Hubert
2011 - Mar 11
Young, Malcolm
2011 - Mar 19
Young, Shawn
2011 - Aug 11
Please note that there may
be licensed guides that
may not appear on this
list. Feel free to contact
the Placencia Tourism
Center for further
information.
BOYARDE MESSENGER: BODY + SPACE
The Image Factory Art Foundation is hosting an exhibit by
photographer Boyarde Messenger, that opened on Friday January
28th at 7pm- 91 North Front Street, Belize City. The exhibition
presents four series in the artist’s oeuvre: Bums, Nudes, Night
Prowls and Washing Line Landscapes. The collection- spanning
four years of activity- is based almost entirely in Belize were
Messenger finds her inspiration and subject matter. The artist
divides her time equally between London and Placencia, and this
will display will be the first solo show of the Messenger’s work in
Belize City.
Messenger was born in London in 1980, studying art at Wimbledon
School of Art before graduating with a BA (Hons) in photography
from the Bournemouth Arts Institute (2003). In addition to her
initial success as a commercial photographer in London,
Messenger is best known for her Pop Art Bottoms, which combine
hand-painting, photography and the human body in unique and
visually arresting ways. Messenger’s work has exhibited in over
20 group exhibitions in London, Paris, New York and Miami as
well as four solo exhibitions. The Cynthia Corbett Gallery,
London, represents her work.
The exhibit is free and open to the public
and on view until February 28th, 2011.
Photographic prints will be available for
sale.
Information on this and other Image
Factory
exhibits
can
found
at
www.imagefactorybelize.com
Look for Boyarde and her work at the 8th
annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival!
The Beauty of Nail Art
Nail art, the practice of painting decorative designs on your fingernails, is a fun way to brighten up your everyday look or accessorize
a special occasion outfit. There are a variety of nail art designs
available, ranging from subtle and understated to funky and outrageous. For example, you could choose to paint flowers on your nails
for a date or spell out the name of your favorite athletic team on
the day of the big game. While the more intricate designs are best
left to a professional, it’s possible to create simple nail art at home.
The key to any successful nail art design is starting with clean and
well-shaped nails. Nails should be neatly trimmed and filed before
painting. Even the most accomplished artist can’t create an attractive design on nails that have been bitten down to stubs. If your
natural nails are beyond repair, consider applying artificial acrylic
nails before painting your nail art design.
Once you’ve painted your nails with a neutral base coat, you can
draw your design using a special thin-tipped nail brush. However,
beginners may choose to improvise by creating their designs with a
bobby pin or toothpick. Regardless of which application method
you choose, it’s best to use a cotton swab and pure acetone to remove any polish application mistakes. Work as fast as possible,
since nail polish dries fairly quickly. To save time, have a separate
brush for each color of polish.
There are many different methods you can use to come up with
nail art designs. Many beginners like to copy from pictures they
have found on the internet or in nail art books. Some larger nail
salons also offer classes for people interested in learning how to do
their own nail art. However, even people with minimal artistic talent can learn to freehand geometric shapes or floral designs.
While most nail art designs are created simply using various colors
of nail polish, you can add sparkle to your designs by mixing glitter
into one or more of the polish colors before painting your nails. Using stick-on nail art jewels is another great way to jazz up a simple
nail art motif. Tiny stickers can make it easier to create more
elaborate designs.
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PLACENCIA HUMANE SOCIETY
A voluntary community organization dedicated to animal care and protection. Placencia-pets.org
The Humane Society in January
by: Bob Thomas
With all the holidays and activities that take place in December, it was
decided to forgo the monthly clinic and focus the attention on the January
clinic. Dr Bennet, the attending veterinarian, was kept pretty busy on both
January clinic days.
Many of the folks who brought their pet in to the clinic also took advantage
of this months’ sale items. Both Heartguard and Iverhart were offered at half
price. All members of PHS were rewarded with an additional dollar off each
dose! Every month, PHS offers a sale item at the clinic and special discounts
on some items are offered exclusively to members.
For those who care to know:
Spays - 2 cats & 1 dog
Neuter - 1 dog
Surgery - 1 cyst removal, 1 teeth cleaning
Shots - 4/1 - 1, 6/1 - 19, rabies - 16
Mark your calendars for February 19th, the date for the 2nd annual Fur
Ball. This years’ event will take place at The Barefoot Bar. The word is that
a lot of great prizes have already been donated. Look for prize lists and
updates through BTIA and on Facebook. For those of you who attended last
years’ Fur Ball, I know you won't want to miss this one. For those who
didn't attend, don't make the same mistake twice. We guarantee a good time!
A call for PHS help can come in any number of ways. Sometimes tourists
will alert PHS of a problem. In this story, a PHS member in Riversdale was
notified by some tourists that there were six starving dogs on Bugle
Caye. As soon as it could be arranged, a boat with four PHS members
journeyed to Bugle Caye to investigate. All six dogs greeted the boat and
were soon treated to some chow from the large bag of dog food that had been
brought along. Although not vicious, the dogs displayed a lot of fear of
humans.
One of the dogs, it was noticed, had fishing line wrapped around one leg. It
had obviously been there for some time as evidenced by the fact that it was
now grown into the skin. The guys made a makeshift snare, captured the dog
and removed the offending fishing line.
It was later learned that a local fisherman was aware of the dogs and he
would stop and feed them what fish he could spare whenever
he could. These dogs all appear to be adoptable, but remain at Bugle
Caye until homes can be found for them. PHS, of course, continues to
provide food for them at the Caye.
A call came from Hopkins requesting a male for adoption. One of the males
was retrieved from Bugle Caye, and aptly christened Bugle Boy. He was
brought to Placencia pending delivery to Hopkins. It turns out Bugle Boy
should be named Houdini as he has escaped twice and at this time, is still on
the lam. He is of medium size, reddish brown, longish hair and wearing a
blue collar with about 5 feet of chain attached to it. He will answer to any
name - as long as there's food involved! If you spot him, please notify PHS.
As of this writing, there are still two females and three males living on Bugle
Caye and waiting for some loving parents or foster parents. If you can find it
in your heart to offer love and a home to one or more of these dogs, either
permanently or as a foster parent, please call PHS.
If you should need to contact PHS or wish to volunteer or become a foster or
forever home to a dog or cat needing a home, please call:
For surgeries, clinic scheduling, or clinic questions, etc., contact Pat Rarrick
@ 610-0522
For Adoptions and general questions contact Mary Smith @ 523-4306
PENINSULA VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS
PENINSULA FIRE BOARD
PLACENCIA, BELIZE
The months of November and February 2011 were
mercifully quiet for the Peninsula Volunteer Fire
Department (PVFD) with only 1 fire call received.
Unfortunately for those impacted by the fire, the call was
received at 3:55 AM on Christmas morning for a house fire
in Seine Bight. No one was injured, however, the house was lost.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
EQUIPMENT DONATION
The group from Canada that came down to install the playground
equipment also brought a significant amount of fire gear to donate
to the PVFD including helmets, boots, fire jackets, fire pants,
gloves, flashlights, foam and uniforms. This equipment will help to
protect our firefighters in the performance of their duties and is
greatly appreciated. Our thanks go out to Stephen Lindrop and the
Rotary Club of Nisku-Leduc in Alberta, Canada for bringing down
the equipment and Troy Mutch and the Volunteer Fire Fighters of
Thorsby Alberta for putting the equipment together. Donations
like this help greatly in providing protection for the dedicated
volunteers of the PVFD as they go about the important task of
helping to keep people and property safe in our community.
safe as possible to attend a practice and see what being
a firefighter for the PVFD is all about. More volunteers
are needed, please consider doing what you can to help
out. This is your community, help protect it by serving.
BURN PERMITS
The public is reminded that no burning of yard waste is
allowed without obtaining a Burn Permit from the
PVFD. Before burning, please contact Fire Chief Kathy Anglin at
626-0667 to make arrangements.
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Once you’ve finished your design, proper maintenance will help
keep your nail art in top condition for as long as possible. Apply a
coat of protective clear nail polish every two or three days for the
duration of your manicure. Wear gloves when doing tasks that
may damage your nails and resist the urge to pick or bite your
nails.
UPCOMING/ONGOING EVENTS
Work is continuing on the Flaming Heart Ball scheduled for March
(date and venue to be provided soon, watch for advertisements) as
Cindy Weller and Stephanie Wandke are organizing what will
prove to be the best one yet. This is the major fundraiser for the
PVFD and we ask that the community, in recognition of the
important role the Fire Department plays in making our
communities safer, come out and support their Fire Department.
Work is also continuing on securing a full time National Fire
Service (NFS) firefighter for permanent assignment to Placencia.
Since the truck was delivered to Placencia, the NFS has provided
firefighters on a rotating basis to operate and maintain the truck
and NFS firefighters from Independence have assisted on as “as
needed” basis, including recent repairs required to the pump on
the truck. We appreciate the assistance we have received to date,
but look forward to the assignment of a permanent firefighter
(expected some time early this year).
The other major project still being worked on is the establishment
of a dry hydrant system to take water from the sea or the lagoon in
Placencia Village and Seine Bight Village. With proper placement
of these dry hydrants, the fire truck will be able to access them and
hook up to pressurize the hoses in much less time than it takes to
access a water supply and set up the pumps now. Once a plan is
decided upon, funding for the project will be pursued.
PRACTICE
Practices for the PVFD are held every Saturday at 9:00 AM
starting at the substation across from the Police Station. The
number of firefighters that have been regularly attending these
practices has been disappointingly small which makes the job
taken on by the PVFD much more difficult. We encourage anyone
interested in helping to protect their community and make it as
Don’t feel like doing it yourself? Check out Secret Garden Day Spa
an ask for Nikita or at Z-touch ask for Annie.
ACCOMMODATIONS
South of Airstrip
Casa Placencia: Garden Rooms/One & Two Bedroom APTS-
Ocean & Garden Views-short walk to beach-A/C, WIFI, Cable TV,
Bikes and fresh pastry daily-from $45USD-630.7811 or 503.3143
Heaven’s Gate:2 breath taking Seaside Cabanas located right on the
beach. Equipped with 1 Queen Bed or 2 double beds with TV, kitchenette,
private porch, private shower (h/c). Great for honeymoon and getaways. The
most amazing view just for you. VISA/
MC/Amex/Discover, Cash (US/BZ),
Travelers checks accepted. Contact
Jodie Leslie at 523-3148/610-1819
Maya Dream Beach HousePrivate vacation rental right on the
beach. 2 units, 1bath-2 bedroom & 1
bath– 11/2 bedroom unit in a private
area just north of Placencia Village
proper. Great for honeymoon &
getaways. Contact Jodie Leslie at 5233148/610-1819
Email:
[email protected]
One World Rentals: Seven
beautiful, comfortable and immaculate
studios and rental houses around an
attractive courtyard . Cable TV,
w i r e l e ss int e r n e t a c c es s , a i r conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fully screened,
hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish”
restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at
5233618 or 6209975. Email: [email protected]. MC, VISA
accepted. Rates from 49US$ 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:[email protected] or give us a call at 523
-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com
Ranguana Lodge: 5 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: [email protected] website: www.ranguanabelize.com
Seaspray Hotel: Come share a piece of our barefoot paradise located
right on the beach with all the ambiance of the beautiful Caribbean Sea right
to the touch of your toes 20 rooms various style,1seaside cabana, w/great
amenities, located amongst our tropical garden. Hot/cold water, refrigerator,
ceiling fans, coffee makers, open air decks, private porches, AC, TV and
Kitchenettes( in selected rooms) the original Placencia “house of blues” De
Tatch is also located right on premises, with internet and e-mail service
available, as well as all village and country wide information. Centrally
located to all gifts shops, restaurants, and local business, come make us your
Caribbean home away from home.Tel: 523-3148 Fax: 523-3346. Email:
[email protected] or [email protected], www.seasprayhotel.com
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
[email protected]. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com
Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize!
9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker
(coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122;
Email: [email protected]
Toucan Lulu: 5 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
[email protected], or call Kathy at 501 628 8474
North of the Airstrip
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the
beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and
fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 523-8010; email:
[email protected]; Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com
Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4
beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate.
Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: [email protected]
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;
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com
Miller’s Landing: Seaside Eco-Inn, Comp. Breakfast, Pool - Restaurant/
Bar (20% discount w/ad!)Tel 523-3010, email: [email protected]
Singing Sands Inn: on Maya Beach, 6 private thatched cabanas on the
beach, with own bath & patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Roll away beds
available to accommodate families w/children. Bonefish Grill on site
Beautiful landscaping w/ swimming pool. Tel:
520-8022
Email: [email protected]
The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort.
Deluxe beachfront rooms w/private bath, ceiling fans, cable TV & A/C.
Restaurant, bar, 3 - 50’ Pools, Jacuzzis, Conference Center, Tennis court,
Fitness room, Internet room & Gift shop. Land and sea tours. Canoes,
kayaks, sailboats, windsurfing boards & bikes for our guests use. Tel: 5233565; Fax: 523-3567; Email: [email protected]; Website:
www.robertsgrove.com.
The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare,
The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front
property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class
accommodations starting from Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites.
Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to
indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy
access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from
one location. Tel: 520-4110 or email: [email protected].
At The Cayes
Ranguana Caye: is a privately owned two-acre island, managed by The
Inn at Robert’s Grove. Located on the reef with three charming wood
cabanas.
Meals and beverages are available. Ranguana offers prime
diving, snorkeling and fishing. Robert’s Grove PADI Dive Center will rent
tanks and dive & snorkel equipment on the island as well as
kayaks. Moorings are available. Reservations for dinner or lodging call 5233565.
Robert’s Caye: If you didn’t know better, you’d think you’d landed in
Bora Bora. Robert’s Caye, privately owned and managed by Robert’s Grove,
is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) on a one acre island with
four tastefully appointed cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana
is outfitted with a king bed, full bathroom with hot and cold running showers,
and a private terrace with hammocks and stairs that descend directly into the
Caribbean. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three
meals daily – or on your
private cabana terrace if
you’d prefer. An ideal setting
for honeymooners and
sportsmen alike, this “swept
away” island paradise is
surrounded by crystal clear
water, ideal for swimming
(right off your own terrace),
snorkeling and diving. The
nearby flats are renowned for
fishing as well. The inn is
happy to arrange rendezvous
diving, fishing and snorkeling
guides – even a massage
therapist -- upon request.
Kayaks and snorkeling gear
are complimentary to island
guests.
Reservations for
dinner or lodging call 5233565
Whipray Caye Lodge:
Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly
fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2room 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: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: [email protected],
WEB:
www.whipraycayelodge.com
MEALS
Dining Around in Placencia Village
Crow’s Nest Café: Quiet, dining in a romantic atmosphere. Featuring
IMPORTED steak, scallops, & salmon. Local seafood, appetizers & desserts.
Open Tuesday - Sunday for breakfast, lunch & dinner. (Closed Monday)
At South Waters Resort w/ view of harbor. For reservations call 503-3562
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
Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Thatched restaurant serving
seafood, homemade PIZZA, burgers, salads and daily specials. Great tropical
blender drinks and ice cold Belikin. Open 10am - 8pm Monday- Saturday.
A Wi Fi Hotspot! Tel: 624-2651 Open 17years in the heart of the village!
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or
outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Fresh juices. Open 7
days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Visa & MC accepted.
Ph: 523-3335 Email: [email protected]
The “Inn” Spots - North of Placencia Village
EAT - DRINK - RELAX in a
romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Viennese Schnitzel,
Goulash, Dumplings, famous Apple Strudel and more. CIGARS from Cuba
and Mexico. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4.30pm-6pm. Open
4:30pm - 10:30pm, closed Tuesdays. Ph: 610-0132, www.danubebelize.com
Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef
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: [email protected]
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro: A creative, modern menu. Prepared with
the freshest local ingredients and infused with flavors from around the world.
Open to the public all day, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and anywhere
in between. Visa/MC. Indoor and outdoor tables, right on the beach.
Reservations are recommended for dinner (520-8040). Closed Mondays
Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy dining on the beach front in the open air
Bonefish Grill restaurant. The menu features traditional Belizean dishes as
well as Asian, Italian & French influenced entrees. Closed Tuesdays, 5pm9pm for dinner. Reservations are suggested, but not required. Call 520-8022.
All major credit cards accepted
The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Offers two dining venues: The
romantic, fine dining Seaside Restaurant, with a world class menu created
by Frank Da Silva, their talented North American chef. The Seaside serves
breakfast, lunch & dinner and offers a bar and wine cellar. We accept credit
cards. For reservations at both call 523-3565.
The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar
and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air
Conditioned, beach front building, with outdoor
dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area
at the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier
head accommodates guest in the lap of luxury. Open
every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10
a.m.-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call
520-4110 for pick up of any number over 4 guests
for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for
info about our restaurant & bar.
DANUBE Austrian Restaurant
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
The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve
you. Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your
taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to
10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy
hour on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikin and a variety of
Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 520-4110 for reservation for
pick up of groups 4 or more.
Tipsy Tuna - Both located on the beach! Seaside Bar offers drinks, food
and live entertainment and activities. Best happy hour specials around, 5-7
pm! Opens at 11:30 a.m. Our sports bar offers sporting events, dancing and
billiards. See our schedule of activities under the ”What's Happening” section
of Placencia Breeze. 523-3089, [email protected], www.tipsytunabelize.com
Gift Shops & Art Galleries
Art ‘N’ Soul Gallery: FINEST Art in town, featuring over 100 local
Artist! Just North of main pier on the Famous Sidewalk. Open 9 am - 6 pm,
503-3088.
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula.
Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American
crafts.
Lola Arts: In Seine Bight Village open from 8am-9pm. Phone 601-1913
Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery,
jewelry, arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art.
Maya Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank.
Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am1pm and again from 4pm-7pm and by
appointment! Tel 523 4309.
Robert’s Grove Boutique: Local arts and
crafts, jewelry and fashion. Tel: 523-3565.
Spectarte Art and Garden
Gallery at Maya Beach offers a
cornucopia of art from Belizean artisans
and designers. We open along with our
cafe from 7am to 6 pm. 533 8019
Sunova Beach Gift Shop - Just renovated and new stock! Come
check us out! Belizean Souvenirs, Beachwear, jewelry and a lot
more! Located in Placencia Village between the main sidewalk and
TipsyTuna.Tel:[email protected],
www.sunovabeachbelize.com
TOUR PROVIDERS
Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre
in 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. E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577.
The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours,
inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island
Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters
as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call
520-4110 for booking. Fax: 520-4112, Email: [email protected]
Website: www.theplacencia.com
Robert’s Grove Dive Center Member PADI Int’l Resort Assn, offers
daily Scuba diving and snorkeling trips to the reef and
cayes with licensed insured PADI dive masters and
guides on the inn’s new 48 foot Pro Dive Boat. The
Fishing Center features on-property licensed guides
for fishing charters -- bone-fishing, fly fishing and
trolling. The Inn also operates Horseback Riding and
Buggy Tours, its own Eco Tours to Monkey River,
Jaguar Reserve and Maya Ruins.
For Diving,
Snorkeling or Fishing at Ranguana Caye and Robert’s
Caye call Robert’s Grove for day use fees and overnight rates. For all tour
services: Phone:523-3565; Email: [email protected]; Website:
www.robertsgrove.com.
Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing,
river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356;
Email: [email protected]; Website: www.belizescuba.com
Singing Sands Inn offers right from their dock scuba diving and
snorkeling trips to the reef or snorkel right in front of our beautiful reef just
feet away! Kayak expedition is also available. Inland excursions, Monkey
River tour, inshore and offshore fishing, Mayan ruins and much more. Tel:
520.8022 or email: [email protected]
Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/
Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email [email protected]
visit www.splashbelize.com For more details turn to the back page!
SERVICES
Chocolatier
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
Food Markets
Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, &
specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 523-3316 or
523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email [email protected]
Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
Internet Access
Placencia Office Supply: HIGH SPEED
INTERNET. CD Burning, USB, Floppy, Card
Readers, Laptop - Wireless/LAN accessible, Printing,
Faxing, Copies, Passport Photos, Publishing, Laminating, Stationery. Tel/
Fax: 523-3205, Email: [email protected]
Photography
Muzamanzie Photographs – contact us for wedding photographs,
portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email:
[email protected]
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 the tourism office or call us at 6729000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com
The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums,
Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our
planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site
management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property
options. Please call 5204110 or 610-3600 or email
[email protected] to meet with our agents and view our piece of
paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com
The Villas at Cocoplum will certainly be the
premier Condominium residence in Belize. We offer
you an exceptional high-quality home w/ nonstandard
features in a low-density, environmentally friendly
setting. The West Indies-inspired architecture will
provide a home that is not only open, comfortable &
tropical, but also in tune with the relaxed environment
Placencia is famous for. Please visit our on-site sales
office just south of Maya beach where the road is paved. M-F 9-5. Office #
523-3263. Cell 610-0294. Email: [email protected]. Or
visit www.theVillasatCocoplum.com.
Airlines
Maya Island Air, the safer alternative to air travel in Belize, announces
its new San Pedro Sula, Honduras route. Questions?? Call 523-4072. Maya
Island Air...because we do more!!
Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights
throughout Belize. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call
523-3410.
Rentals - ( Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles)
JAGZ Auto Rental & Property Management recognizing the need
for reliable service. Located at airstrip (501)-523-3074 or (501)-668-9982.
Singing Sands Inn offer reliable bicycle rental service and see through,
clear bottom kayak in Maya Beach by the hour, half day, full day or weekly.
Competitive rates. Tel: 520.8022 or email: [email protected]
Stann Creek Car Rental - Located 1 mile north of Placencia Airstrip.
We have the widest range of vehicles at the best rates. One way hire
available. Weekly & long-term discounts. Drive to Guatemala. Call 523 3284
or 662 7611 to make your reservation.
Shipping Service
BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big
Creek Port or by air contact: [email protected] or USA 404.988.1300
Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy
520-4112 or email; [email protected] or
[email protected]
Website:
www.theplacencia.com
Robert's Grove offers complete wedding
planning and packages -- both at the resort and its
private Caye. For further information contact 5233565; or visit www.robertsgrove.com; Email
[email protected]
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 [email protected]
Plantation Chapel (Calvary Chapel of
the Placencia Peninsula):
Sunday
Service 10:00 a.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
OTHER COMMUNITY NUMBERS
Placencia Village Council - 523 3396 Placencia Water Board - 523 4036
Seine Bight Village Council - 523 3660 Seine Bight Water Board - 523
3554
GETTING AROUND
Hokey Pokey: Departs Independence/Mango for Placencia MNM Dock
6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. And
returns from Placencia MNM Dock to Independence/Mango Creek 6:45a.m,
10a.m., 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, 4p.m, & 5p.m, 6pm (except on Sundays). For
more information please call 523-2376.
De Express: 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.
The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have
your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials,
manicures & pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request.
For reservation call 520-4110.
Sea Spa at Robert’s Grove What better place to relax, repair,
rejuvenate -- body and soul - than on the white sand beach of the Placencia
Peninsula. At the heart of this seaside setting is Robert's Grove SEA SPA,
the inn's full-service spa. The Sea Spa's oceanfront location is ideal for
succumbing to the sea's healing power. Treatment rooms are inside thatch
roofed beach cabanas. Treatments -- including massages, facials, body
wraps, manicures and pedicures -- are adapted to your specific needs and
administered by professionals. For reservations 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
600-0375, email: [email protected] - Kob
Khun Ka
Spectarte Gallery- BODYWORK and
MASSAGE STUDIO with certified practitioners
offering a unique therapeutic blend of deep
tissue, lomi lomi, thai, jin shin jyutsu and body
tapping plus wellness and beauty treatment in blissful
surroundings. Satisfaction guaranteed. Located at Spectarte Art
and
Garden
Gallery
Maya
Beach.
533 8019, 629 9550 for appointment. Evening sessions available.
Wedding Planning
The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your
weddings quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest
selection of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from
our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or
thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or
adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also
offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event
Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax:
BANKING
Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm &
Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa,
MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 5233431.
Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4:30
pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard,
Discover, & American Express. Phone: 5233144.
Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours
Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Friday 8
am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa,
MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.
Thank you for choosing
Placencia!
Ritchie’s Bus Line As of August 2009
Placencia to Dangriga
Mon to Sat 6:15 & 7 am
12:45 & 2:30 pm
Sun
7 am & 12:45 pm
Dangriga to Placencia
Mon to Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 4:40 pm
Sun
2 pm & 4:40 pm
How Many Words Can You Make
from the words….
National Transport Schedule
SIDEWALK FESTIVAL
Leaving Belize City to Benque Veijo
- every half an hour to the hour from 5:00am to 12:00 pm
Let the Breeze know…
Leaving Benque Viejo to Belize City
- every half an hour to the hour from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm
(all words must be in English and not proper nouns)
As of November 2008
Leaving Belize City to Chetumal
6:00am (premier)
6:45am (express)
7:30am
8:00am
9:00am (premier)
11:00am (premier)
1:00pm
5:30pm
Leaving Chetumal to Belize City
10:45am (premier)
1:45pm (premier)
2:00pm
3:00pm (express)
4:45pm (premier)
6:00pm
P.S. Premier are the AC
express buses and express are regular express buses.
NTSL does not have any south runs do to the zoning changes! Any further
questions kindly contact NTSL at email: [email protected]
9:30 am Sundays - Open Meeting
Lat Month’s Breeze Sudoku Puzzle Answer
SUDUKO PUZZLE
9
2
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1
6
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Placencia Police Officers
Sgt #114 Norman Benguche - 624-9965
Sgt #1 Enrique Aldana - 623-9252
PC #666 Brenford Middleton - 632-4508
PC #281 Shawn Moore - 620-7159
PC #156 Sydney Augustine - 626-5096
PC #730 Macario Choc - 627-6167
PC #785 Elton Palacio - 669-5482
PC #357 Curtis Card - 669-9504
PC #752 Andy Choco - 624-7533
PC #1109 Godwin Augustine - 665-2972
WPC #1218 Shereen Vasquez - 660-2667
PC #404 Eyon Valerio - 602-7474
PC #1189 Daren Ogaldez - 666-1509
SC Claude Augustine - 624-5345
SC Jose Sanchez - 667-4388
WSC Alva Leslie - 626-0807
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Here are the rules of the puzzle - There is really
only one rule: Fill in the grid so that Every row, Every
column, and Every 3 x 3 box contains the digits 1
through 9
EMERGENCIES
IN CASE OF FIRE
Belize Emergency Response Team 223-3292
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located Behind the school,
Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 12:00
noon - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. after these hours Dr. Alexis Caballero will see
only extreme Emergencies such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack,
Accident, and Severe Allergy Reaction. Note: Weekdays after 5:00 pm and
weekends Dr. Alexis work by appointments only. (Private). Dr. Alexis
Caballero- Monday/Friday– 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m
•
POLICE PLACENCIA: 503-3142
•
SEINE BIGHT POLICE: 503-3148
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328
Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
•
KATHY ANGLIN: 626-0667
•
POLICE:
Placencia Police Station: 503-3142
Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148
Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES - 523-3207 or 523-4309
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•
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DAVE VERNON: 523-3207
STEVE WADE: 503-3069
SONNY VERNON: 523-4309
NICK CHACON-601-8804
Fireman NOW Stationed at the
Placencia Police Station
SMALL BUSINESSES: ADVERTISE HERE IN THE BREEZE!
PLACENCIA BUSINESS
FOR SALE
Turnkey-stunning tilework
custom furnishings*quality
construction * established
across from beach * quiet
2-2-BR APTS * 1-1BR APT
3-Garden Rooms * Office
Parking * Tropical Gardens
A/C * WIFI * Cable TV
Casa Placencia503.3143/630.7811
[email protected]
SOUS CHEF WANED
Maya Beach Hotel Bistro
seeks experienced Sous
Chef. Work with our
professional team in an
energetic, rewarding
environment.
Please apply in person or
email your qualifications
and salary requirements to
[email protected]
We do not accept
applications by phone.
FOR LEASE
HOUSE FOR RENT
Brand new 2 BR, fully furnished
Located on the lagoon, near football
field. Fully fenced Yard, pets ok
US$600/mo, incl. utilities
Email [email protected] for info.
Tranquilo
Bar/
R e s t a u r a n t
at Placencia Yacht
Club on Placencia Caye 400
meters from Placencia main
dock. Fully equipped includes dock spaces with
hookups - great long term
opportunity!
contact Mike Potoker
[email protected]
970 209 7251 US CELL
Placencia Breeze Advertising Rates
Ad Size Non Member BTIA Member
Monthly
Monthly
Non Member
BTIA Member
Quarterly
Quarterly
Full Page $395.00
$297.00
$1125.75
$810.00
1/2 Page
$238.00
$178.00
$678.50
$486.00
1/4 Page
$119.00
$89.00
$339.00
$243.00
1/8 Page
$79.00
$60.00
$225.50
$164.00
$18.50
$15.75
Line Ads
Special rates
available for
annual
advertising, front
& back page
advertising &
centerfold
advertising.
Inquire at the Placencia Tourism Center (523-4045) for more information.

February 2011 - Placencia Breeze

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