January Breeze 2012 Part 1

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JANUARY 2012
The Placencia
REEZE
“The Peninsula Paper”
Please Take One.
Est. 1999
Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize, C.A.
Get Ready for the Biggest
Sidewalk Arts Festival Yet!
The Placencia BTIA is excited to announce that the 9th annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts
Festival will take place on February 11th and 12th, along the historic ribbon of concrete,
which runs along the beautiful beach of Placencia Village.
The Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival is one of the most unique events in
Belize where guests can shop from an incredibly diverse
selection of local art work and experience an eclectic
group of performing artists while enjoying the view of
the Caribbean Sea and the shade of coconut trees.
The 2012 entertainment lineup is the most impressive yet.
Performing artists include popular Placencia entertainers:
Karl Lovell – a favorite R&B contender from the hit
national Channel 5 TV show “Duets”; DJ Boneyfide –
premier party DJ at Placencia’s Barefoot Bar, which
recently won a close second place on Belikin’s poll of the
best bars in the country; Turkey and Rudy of Placencia’s
hot Caribbean jam band, The Inner Vibrations; Aaron
Krohn – featured weekly classical guitarist at Maya Beach
Bistro (2010 BTB Restaurant of the Year) and Turtle Inn;
Dedo Ranking – local reggae artist and top contender on
Placencia’s first nationally televised entertainment show,
Placencia Star Search; Graham Berrie – rock and alternative
sensation on Saturday nights at Barefoot Bar; Angela Suarez
Moreno – sultry Spanish jazz/funk singer from Barcelona
and featured artist at Turtle Inn; Coco Loco Electro Beats
and visual show with DJ Marcus who divides his time between
electro capital Ibiza, Spain and Placencia, and Emmeth Young –
Placencia’s favorite Creole drummer from Gales Point who is
known for his unique and spontaneous collaborations with
local and international musicians.
Placencia’s Hot Steppers Dance Crew will also be treating guests
to an electrifying choreographed performance, while Stephanie
Wandke will put everyone on edge with her famous fire dancing!
And there’s more! National teen rock sensation Ascenthium from
Orange Walk will also be sharing some classics and original
material while DJ Evan Alrik Anderson from Benque will be
introducing an apt electronic mix of Spanish, Creole, European and American
music he calls moombahton. DJ Evan will also be accompanied by Benque’s
Belly Dancing Troupe!
In addition to the above performances, many of which will be taking place during
our new “Art After Dark” segment on Saturday night, the PSAF Committee is
also introducing an acoustic stage on the patio of Ms. Goodies Coffee Shop.
Here, acoustic acts will join performances by poets such as Francis Eiley
known for his published collection of poems completed while serving time
unjustly behind prison bars.
(See Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival, Page 7.)
The 2012 Placencia
Sidewalk Arts Festival
Logo was designed by
Placencia Artist Anton
Leslie.
The Placencia Breeze - January 2012 - Page 2
Locals and Visitors Flocked to Robert’s Grove
for PBTIA’s 12th Annual Placencia Mistletoe Ball
The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA held its 12th
Annual Placencia Mistletoe Ball on December
10, 2011 at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort.
Resort owners and staff worked along with the
event planning committee to introduce a new
concept in all 12 years of this event’s history:
hosting the Mistletoe Ball at two different locations. And, it was a success! Mistletoe Ballers
were able to celebrate the holiday season in
glamour while enjoying the best of both worlds
in Placencia – the precious lagoon and a worldclass beach.
Guests were greeted at the entrance of Robert’s
Groves Beach Resort with festive Christmas
brooches crafted by volunteers Tracey Eiley,
Nichelle Rotier, Dylan Bernard and Lisa Macias.
Dinner was served in biodegradable plates donated by Eco-Friendly Solutions at the outdoor
deck of Robert’s Grove’s Seaside Restaurant.
The atmosphere was elegant and guests enjoyed
their mingling and chatter time. Gracious volunteers escorted guests by golf cart just across the
road to the dance party, which kicked up a frenzy
at Habanero Mexican Café at Robert’s Grove’s
new marina.
Thanks to a generous donation by the Belize
Tourism Board, The Gilharry 7, one of the most
popular party bands in Belize, had everyone
dancing until 3 a.m. This year, special consideration was made for the ladies and their stilettos
with flat flooring installed on the surface of Habanero’s deck. The Placencia BTIA would like to
thank Yvette Guild and Robert’s Grove for making this possible.
And, continuing with long-time Mistletoe Ball
tradition, party-goers took time to capture their
special moments and dressed-up occasion at Ed
and Marion Carr’s (Muzamanzie Photography)
Christmas photo booth. Muzamanzie Photography donates 25% of the total costs for each photo
print to the Placencia BTIA !
The intense partying was briefly interrupted to
announce winners of the mega door prize raffle,
which featured impressive donations by many
businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia BTIA would like to thank the following
for their donations: Chabil Mar Villas, Fat Boyz
Pizza and Rain or Shine Delivery, The Pickled
Parrot Bar & Grill, The Secret Garden Restaurant
& Bar, Hatchet Caye Resort, Laru Beya, Belizean Nirvana, Maya Beach Hotel Bistro, Tree of
Life Massage Studio, Lola’s Paintings, Tropic
Air, Turtle Inn, Casa Placencia, Barefoot Bar,
Tutti Frutti Gelateria, Whipray Caye Lodge,
Goss Chocolate, Villas at Cocoplum, Manatee
Inn, Rum Fish y Vino, Secret Garden Day Spa,
Paradise Vacation Hotel, Wendy’s Restaurant &
Bar, Charly’s Gifts, Blue Crab Beach Resort, Irie
Cell Phone Rental, Captain’s Jak’s, Placencia
Office Supply, The Barefoot Essentials, Southern
Inland Tours, Harbor Hideaway and Belize Natural Energy.
The PBTIA would also like to thank the Phoenix
Resort and Banyan Bay Villas of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye for donating prizes for the Mistletoe
Ball King and Queen. Congratulations to Charles
Leslie, Jr. and Althea Schable for being recognized as 2011’s ultimate social butterflies!
The PBTIA would also like to extend special
thanks to Robert’s Grove for sponsoring 2011’s
special Mistletoe Ball commemorative drinking
glasses and Robin McCutheon of The Added
Touch for assisting with shipping costs and Old
Master Rums for donating time and a few bottles
to the bar!
2011 Mistletoe Ball committee members included: Event Coordinator and 2010 and 2011
PBTIA Board Member Ycela Alpuche, PBTIA
Chairman Stewart Krohn, PBTIA Treasurer
Dave Vernon and PBTIA Executive Director
Jolie Pollard. Special thanks to Dave for working
tirelessly throughout the weekend to make it a
success, as well as former PBTIA Executive Director Elysia Dial for her expert consultations!
PBTIA Board Member Anne-Marie McNeil and
staff members Felisha Brown and Apolo Caliz
and intern Amir Neal, as well as volunteers: Sandia, Carissa, Marcy, Shamari and Danica put
extra effort into the making the 2011 Mistletoe
Ball a memorable event! Thank you for your
Welcome
A Letter From the Editor
Happy New Year!!! 2012. Think
Placencia. This is our year!
We are kicking things off in a
big way with the 9th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival.
Thanks to our energetic and
creative new Placencia BTIA Board Member and
Festival Chairperson Aline Habib, this year’s
festival is promising to be the most eventful yet
with an incredible lineup of artists and generous
support from our sponsors.
Of course, this festival won’t be successful
without YOU! I hope to see everyone here, especially my fellow Belizeans. Fly down! Plan a
road trip with your friends! In case you haven’t
heard by now, the Placencia road is paved! On a
budget? Check out our accommodations listing
by price range on www.placencia.com. Placencia
is the place to be this year. And, this is just the
beginning … we’ve got lots of great things up our
sleeve here at the PBTIA … So. Mark Your
calendars! Feb. 11 & 12. Placencia Sidewalk.
See you there!!!
Jolie Pollard
[email protected]
time!
Another big thank you to Robert’s Grove for
sponsoring the assistance of their amazing staff
members to assist with the event.
Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to
all who attended and supported the 2011 Mistletoe Ball. We hope to see you there next year and
look forward to an even better and more successful event!
Over 100
glammedup
Placencia
residents
and
visitors,
danced the
night away
to the very
popular
Gilharry 7
Band at
Habanero
Mexican
Café & Bar.
(Photo by
Muzamanzie
Photography.)
The Placencia Breeze - January 2012- Page 3
The Placencia Breeze – January 2012- Page 4
THINK SUMMER!
… And What to do on those Cloudy Days … ???
We don’t get them often, but nuh worrih, PBTIA members have solutions!
By PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn
So why am I writing about summer?
“Rent a bike, stroll the beach (some of my
favorite walks on the beach are in this sort of
weather - good for beach combing as the sea
washes in treasures) …”
- Deborah Vernon, Deb & Daves Last Resort
The reason is that many of our winter visitors are
under the mistaken impression that the “off
season” is somehow a bad time to visit the Placencia Peninsula. The common misconceptions?
“Caves, Mayan sites, Monkey River, Jaguar
Preserve, Caves are the best because…..no
sunlight to begin with …”
- Katie Valk, Belize Trips
“It rains!”
“Visit the art galleries in Placencia, SB & Maya
Beach; relax and read a book or magazine at a
coffee shop; go shopping, watch TV at one of the
many places that have TV in their restaurants
or bars; watch sports events at sports bars, come
to Goss Chocolate at Blue Crab Beach for free
chocolate samples …”
- Linn Wilson, Goss Chocolate and Blue Crab
Beach Resort
It’s the middle of winter and thousands of visitors
from colder climates are enjoying the warmth of
the Belizean sun.
“Too many bugs!”
“Hurricanes!”
“Nothing to do!”
Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes,
statistically June through October are rainier than
the rest of the year, but that rain is mostly at
night, comes in short downpours and only adds to
the exotic tropical atmosphere.
As for bugs, perhaps a few more sandflies and
mosquitoes at dawn and dusk but nothing that
will spoil your fun.
“Bowling at Jaguar lanes followed by early
dinner at Maya Beach Bistro is my idea of a
perfect rainy day in Placencia!”
- Jackie Tipton, Casa Placencia
“MASSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
- Lee Nyhus, The Secret Garden Day Spa
“They are really good for Inland Tours ... we
offer a big variety ... even if they book at the last
minute. We offer the Monkey River Tour
everyday (nice on a gray day).”
Patricia Ramirez, Splash Dive Shop
“Pull up a bar stool and start ordering!”
Brice, Cassie and Ellie Dial, Barefoot Bar
“I know that I play cards and hang out with my
friends … I also like to kayak on those days
assuming the wind is not too bad … Other than
that I usually just bike or wander around the
village.”
Larry France, Chabil Mar
“Go to the jungle! Cockscomb!”
Anne-Marie McNeil, Avadon Divers
“Ring Toss at Yoli’s; Gallery hopping: Spectarte
in Maya Beach, Lola’s in Seine Bight, Art and
Soul in Placencia.”
Ellen Lee, Maya Beach Bistro & Hotel
Thanks to all our members who followed up on
our “Question of the Week” sent to our e-mail
list! We appreciate your feedback!
Got more ideas? E-mail [email protected] or
call us at 523-4045!
Hurricanes? Iris, in 2001 was the only direct hit
on the Peninsula in modern history. So the odds
are totally in your favor.
WHAT’S
POPULAR?!!!
So much for the perceived drawbacks. What are
the advantages of summer/fall in Placencia?
SCARLET
MACAWS!
1.
It’s cheaper! Most hotels offer attract
tive rates that can be as much as 50%
less than peak season. Tours and rentals
are also more price flexible.
2.
The fishing and diving may be better
because the waters are calmer. Yes,
the sun may shine brighter in April but
those incessant winds can sometime
make for a rough trip. In June-October
you’ll find days when the water is like
glass and you can actually watch the fish
bite your hook.
3.
Summer is the time when Belizeans
come for fun. Sure, winter finds a lot of
people around but they are mostly fellow
tourists. The “off season” is when
Belizeans from all over the country
come to relax and unwind…and there’s
no better way to get to know a place than
by hanging out with the locals. Whether
it’s Lobsterfest in June or Carnival in
September, Placencia is the place to let
your hair down and just be yourself.
So by all means go ahead and thumb your nose at
Old Man Winter … but the next time Belize is in
your mind, THINK SUMMER!
Arrange a tour today
to nearby Red Bank
Village with a local
tour guide and don’t
miss an
opportunity of a
lifetime!
Between January and
February hundreds of
Scarlet Macaws
gather at Red Bank to
feed on ripe fruits of
the annatto trees. It’s
a challenging uphill
hike, but worth it!
Fire Safety
December Breeze: Cousteau Correction
Our article titled, “Jacque Cousteau’s Granddaughter Shares Plans to Highlight
Belize’s Watersheds in Popular National Geographic TV Series” published in
the December 2011 Placencia Breeze neglected to mention Turtle Inn and
Blancaneaux’s formal partnership with Alexandra Cousteau and the Blue
Legacy Foundation.
On Oct. 13, 2011, Francis Ford Coppola’s Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn
announced that they had formalized a partnership with Cousteau’s Blue
Legacy. The partnership reflects Coppola Resorts’ commitment and dedication
to “fostering best practices in ecotourism and sustainable travel.” It is through
Coppola Resorts’ valuable relationships with Belize’s conservation partners
and key influencers that Cousteau and the Blue Legacy team will gain a special
insight into the management of Belize’s protected areas and be granted
interviews with a wide range of community stakeholders.
The Coppola Resorts in Belize are currently undertaking an array of sustainability initiatives. In June 2011, they joined the Sustainable Tourism Program
led by international conservation group, The Rainforest Alliance and also
partnered with Sustainable Travel International's global Sustainable Tourism
Eco-Certification Program. Both resorts recently implemented a stainless bottle
program aimed at reducing plastic bottle consumption by guests. Blancaneaux
boasts a hydro-electric plant providing renewable energy and both resorts
feature organic gardens that supply fresh produce used at their restaurants. ▪
Frankie has the solution
to your real estate question!
Jeanna Casey at the New
Attitude Fashion Show.
Photo by Eleanor Coppola
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Lita Krohn, Susan
Hall, Francis Ford
Coppola and Jolie
Pollard at Turtle
Inn’s New Year’s
Eve Party.
Natasha August and Jael and
Jamira Nicholas at the New
Attitude Fashion Show.
Shawn Young and LB
at the New Attitude
Fashion Show.
The first ever New Attitude Fashion was a hit in
Placencia attracting a large audience including
Jael and Jamira Nicholas from Belmopan-based
News Exchange Magazine. Acclaimed film director
Francis Ford Coppola donned a New Year’s hat
and brought in the 2012 at his own Turtle Inn. DJ
Boneyfide Reynolds had everyone dancing at
Barefoot’s Sexy Santa Party and The Eileys and
the newly crowned Mistletoe Ball King and Queen
Charles Leslie, Jr. and Althea Schable starred
at the 12th Annual BTIA Placencia Mistletoe Ball.
Photo by
Muzamanzie
Photography
Rose and George “Judge”
Eiley at the Mistletoe Ball.
DJ Boneyfide
Reynolds at
Barefoot Bar’s
Sexy Santa
Party
Photo by
Muzamanzie
Photography
Charles Leslie, Jr. and
Althea Schable at the
Mistletoe Ball.
GOSS CHOCOLATE
ORGANICALLY GROWN
MADE IN BELIZE
AVAILABLE ON THE PENINSULA:
Placencia: Wallen’s Market, Everyday Grocery, Nang Kee Market, Sunova Beach Gift Shop, Tutti Frutti Gelato
Shop, Michelo’s Café, Turtle Inn, Chabil Mar Villas, Placencia Grocery, Ming’s Superstore, Lu Store, Above
Ground Coffee Shop, Gecko Home Art, Crocodile Gift Shop
Maya Beach: Sue & Kenny’s Mini Market, Erin Incredible Edibles, Jaguar Lanes Restaurant & Bar
Seine Bight: Lola’s Art, Danube Restaurant, Moorings, Robert’s Grove, Western Horizon Grocery &
Restaurant, Peninsula Store, and
Blue Crab Beach ~ ~ Home of Goss Chocolate 523-3544
Also available in Belize City, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Belmopan, San Ignacio, Spanish Lookout, Corozal, Orange
Walk, Dangriga, Hopkins, Punta Gorda, Goldson International Airport, Ft George Tourism Village
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
(Continued from Front Page)
In recognition of the Year of the Maya, the main
tent, which will house the main stage and bar,
will be called the Maya tent and will host informational stalls promoting this year’s Maya 2012
events nationwide.
Family-friendly activities include a dog show by
the Placencia Humane Society, the annual Rotary
Live Auction on Saturday evening and a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest! And, this year’s kids’
arts tent will be full of fun materials ready to prepare young artists for a journey of creativity.
Hotels and accommodation units are located
within walking distance of the Festival.
Go online to www.placencia.com for accommodation listings and make your reservation today!
Contact the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association at the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 or [email protected]
for more information on how to get to Placencia
and where to stay.
See our back page for a list of all participating
artists registered for this year’s event! Want to
participate? Contact our Festival Chairperson
Aline Habib at 670-3665. Like our Facebook
page (Type: Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
2012) and stay up to date on all new announcements including our event schedule!
Photo by Deviners
See you at the Sidewalk!
Festival Sponsors Offer Major Support
The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA would like to
thank all our generous sponsors of this year’s
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival.
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Francis Coppola’s Resort at Turtle Inn is our
largest sponsor having gifted our
Festival Committee $2,000 to
assist with event costs. Special
thanks to Turtle Inn General
Manager Martin Krediet who
has been very supportive of
the Placencia Chapter of
the BTIA and all we do.
Thank you so much, Martin!
Our second major sponsor is the National Institute of Culture and History who has recognized
the value of this event with a generous donation
of $1,500.
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The Added Touch
Secret Garden Day Spa
The Car Rental of Placencia
Hatchet Caye Resort
Papaya Boutique
Wild Orchid
Atlantic Bank
Doran Services
Mosquito Coast
Paradise Resort
Tree of Life
ICB Seine Bight
Editor’s Note: Additional sponsors post publication of the January Breeze will receive mention in
the February Breeze.
Thank you all for your overwhelming support!
A PSAF favorite, Emmeth Young, is part of an
extensive lineup this year.
PBTIA Welcome New Board Members at Annual General Meeting
The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism
Industry Association held its Annual General
Meeting at Paradise Vacation Resort on Dec. 15,
2011.
Other major sponsors include Wild Orchid, Mosquito Coast, Love FM and Go-Tees for $500
sponsorships.
We’d also like to give special recognition to all
our t-shirt sponsors this year whose business
logos will be gracing our cool shirts featuring the
2012 PSAF logo designed by Placencia Artist
Anton Leslie. Shirts will be on sale at the event!
T-shirts Sponsors ($200) are:
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Whipray Caye Lodge
Barefoot Bar
Destinations Belize
Special guest BTIA National Executive Director
Efren Perez presented BTIA’s plans for the year
including a major marketing campaign. Perez
also discussed the new simplified membership
structure, which lowers the individual membership rate from $132 to $100 a year and dwindles
a previously complex business structure from 34
to three categories now based on number of employees. Also in attendance was Nicole Solano
representing BTIA-led BETEX (Belize Tourism
Expo) and annual publication, Destination Belize.
Solano discussed advertising opportunities for the
2013 Destination Belize and participating in the
upcoming BETEX scheduled for April 25 - 27,
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Situated across the road from Barefoot Bar right next to
the cemetery.
E-mail: [email protected]
Phone number 600-0375 or 620-8718
2012 in Belize City. (For more info, visit
www.betex.bz and www.destinationbelize.com.)
PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn presented the
Peninsula 2020 Report, which includes recommendations by independent consultants addressing social, economic and environmental concerns
shared across the Peninsula community. Visit
www.placencia.com for access to the report.
And, newly elected to the PBTIA 2012 Board
were: Doran Yount, Aline Habib and Ruth Turner
(not in photo). Remaining on the board are: Stewart Krohn (chairman); Steve Christensen (vice
chair.), Dave Vernon (treasurer), Anne-Marie
McNeil and Beverly Cabral (ex-oficio; not in
photo). Efren Perez and PBTIA Executive Director Jolie Pollard join board members in group
shot below.
New Attitude
Fashion Show
Brought Unique
and Trendy Styles
to the Peninsula
(Photos by Muzamanzie
Photography)
Placencia has long been known as a laid-back
fishing community with many residents taking on
a fairly casual, no-fuss style. But with an increasingly popular night life scene and resort
culture attracting both locals and folks from out
of town, as well as a popular photo shoot location
for international fashion catalogs, there has been
a growing number of fashionista sightings on the
Peninsula.
Right: An eco-friendly,
elegant cocktail dress by
Joris Hendrik.
The time was ripe for a mega fashion show, and
community organizer, Ycela Alpuche, wowed
many with a near-perfectly executed event held
on Placencia beach on Dec. 3, 2011.
Young up and coming designer Joris Hendrik from
Belmopan stands in front of
his eco-friendly collection,
which uses recycled goods
including garbage bags,
newspapers, neckties, bubble wrap and more to create
stunning fashions for both
men and women.
Left: Model stuns in this
dress with flowy floral skirt by
R.H. Creation. This line also
featured psychedelic
patterns and bright
Caribbean colors using soft
materials perfect for a night
out in Placencia. R.H.
Creation also has an
incredibly sexy and modern
line of swimwear.
“It had never been done before. I have many
friends who design clothes, and my brother knew
a lot of models, so there were many connections,” said Alpuche, who is the companion of
Placencia Village Council Chairman Charles
Leslie, Jr. and moved to Placencia from Belmopan City.
Below Left:
Little Camia stole the show
wearing a bright confident
smile and skipping excitedly
down the runway! She is
wearing a Baby Papaya
animal print dress by Placencia designer Aline Habib.
The New Attitude Fashion Show was a fundraiser for the Placencia Village Council, and proceeds assisted the PVC with stocking equipment
and supplies, purchasing items for a toy drive and
with the refurbishing of a stage used for community events. The stage received a major overhaul
for the fashion show providing an impressive
runway platform. Alpuche, a seasoned event coordinator, planned the show in just two months
while simultaneously assisting the Placencia
BTIA with the 12th Annual Mistletoe Ball.
Below Right: Backstage,
Aline Habib prepares her
models for the runway.
Alpuche canvassed a talented group of designers
from all over Belize. Joris Hendrik from Belmopan City who switched from interior design to
eco-friendly fashion, was a crowd favorite. B.
Bonnie Designs by sisters Samantha and Roxanna Bradley from San Pedro showcased flattering convertible dresses (including wedding) and
swimsuit multi wraps. The Heineken tents got
steamy when models strutted in bold, daring and
sexy Tyler-Made fashions by Tyler Savery from
Belize City and breathtaking designs by His
Glory Fashions by the gifted Maureen Navarette
who said she did not study fashion in school.
And, cuteness abound when Veda Couture Bows
by Veda Sanchez from Orange Walk had little
ones walking the runway wearing original and
festive designs featuring lots of sparkle, ruffles
(See New Attitude Fashion Show, page 20)
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
JANUARY 2012
At times you may visit Robert’s Grove
Beach Resort and leave without having
to go on a Dive & Snorkel Trip. But
those who had the opportunity to do so
will agree that Stephen “Pele” Lopez is
a very exceptional guide who takes his
job seriously and yet is able to make
sure his guests have one of the most
memorable dive or snorkel trips ever.
With this in mind Robert’s Grove
Management saw it fit for him to claim November 2011 Employee
of the Month. Go PELE! CONGRATS!
Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of January 2012
Alvarado, Francisco
Bech, Christian
Benguche, Bryan
Bonnel, Eusebio
Cabral, Daniel
Cabral, Egbert
Cabral, Julian
Cabral, Mark
Carr, Edwin
Castellanos, Wayne
Chan, Clodia
Chun, Cirilo
Coc, Diego
Cuevas, Eloy
Cuevas, Ian
Eiley, George "Benji"
Eiley, George
Eiley, Kenroy
Eiley, Marisa Reina
Faux, Sean
Faux, Leslie
Faux, Randolph
Forman, Eric
Ferrel, Christain
Garbutt, Alexander
Garbutt, Bertrand
Garbutt, Eworth
Garbutt, Clive
Garbutt, Gilbert Jr
Garbutt, George
Garbutt, Jeremy
Garbutt, Kylon
Garbutt, Percival
Garbutt, Terry
Garbutt, Walter
Garbutt, Warren
2012-Nov. 11
2012 - Nov 18
2012 - May 5
2012 –Nov 11
2012– Feb 7
2012 - Feb 11
2012 - Mar 22
2012 - Aug 9
2012 - Mar 11
2012– Nov 8
2012 - Mar 11
2012 - Mar 1
2012– Mar 14
2012 - Oct 3
2012 - Mar 14
2012 - Feb 11
2012 - April 5
2012 - May 13
2012 - Mar 21
2012 - May 13
2012 - Nov 11
2012 - Feb 21
2012 - Dec 14
2012 - Aug 31
2012 - Jan 28
2012 - April 23
renewing
2012 - Mar 19
2012 - Dec 8
2012 - April 12
2012 - Feb 11
2012 - April 5
2012 - April 30
2012 - Feb 11
2012 - April 23
2012 - Jan 4
Garbutt, Wellington Clive 2012 - March 19
Garbutt, Winsley
2012 - May 20
Garcia, Leopold
2012 - Mar 4
Gardiner, Doyle
2013 - Jan 9
Godfrey, Dale
2011 - May 13
Godfrey, Earl
2012- Jan 28
Godfrey, Louis
2012 - Feb 11
Gongora, Prince
2012 - Mar 11
Gordon, Percival
2012 - Apr 30
Gordon, Raymond
2012– Feb 3
Hernandez, Ana
2012– Mar 14
Herrera, Miguel
2012 - Jan 10
Ical, Juan
2012 - Nov 11
Katzenberg, Chad
2012– Mar14
Leslie, Ainsworth
2012– Jul 31
Leslie, Bernard
renewing
Leslie, Bruce
renewing
Leslie, Corey
2012– Jan 30
Leslie, Doren
2012 - March 14
Leslie, Ivan Sr
renewing
Leslie, Mark
2012 - Jan 4
Leslie, Rene
2012 - Dec 20
Leslie, Russell
2012 - Jan 28
Linarez, Francisco
renewing
Longsworth, Gareth
2012 - March 14
Lopez, Stephen
2012 - Feb 12
Lopez, Sydney
2012– Jan 28
Lozano, Devin
2012 - April 3
Mayen, Kirk
2011 - Dec 11
McNeil, Anne-Marie 2012 - Sept 26
Mes, Basilio
2012 - March 3
Miralda, Emely
2012– June 25
Modera, Kevin
2012– Jan 28
Muschamp, Alrin
2012 - April 5
Muschamp, Evaristo
2012 - Dec 21
Neal, Harry
2012 - Jan 10
Pau, Juan
Pollard, Nick
Ramirez, Patricia
Rhamdas, Hank
Tucker, Elroy
Vernon, Arthur
Vernon, David
Vernon, Ian
Vernon, Levi
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Villanueva, Clint
Villanueva, Faygon
Villanueva, Rafael
Westby, Zane
Williams, Alfred
Williams, Andre
Williams, Jason
Young, Brent
Young, Carlton
Young, Dorian
Young, Dwayne
Young, Hubert
Young, Shawn
Young Stephen
Zuniga, Alfonso
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2012 - March 14
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2012-Apr 4
2012 - March 14
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2012 - Oct 22
2012 - March 14
2012 - Nov 11
2012 - April 3
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2012 - March 14
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2012 - May 20
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2012– Apr 23
2012 - Aug 18
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2012– Sept 25
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Lydia Villanueva & Geri Salsig
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Lola Delgado & Liz Locke
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Lydia’s Guest House
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Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons
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Manatee Inn
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Marechal, Jeanne
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Maya Beach Hotel
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Mirasol Villa
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Mission Bay Christian Retreat
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Moorings Belize Ltd.
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Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.
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Nautical Inn
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Ocean’s Edge
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Ooga Booga Fun Club
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Re/Max Belize Property Center
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Singing Sands Inn
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Tony’s Gym
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523-3122
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523-3244
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523-3481
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610-3264
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523-3335
Westwind Hotel
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523-3255
Whipray Caye Lodge
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White Sand Villa
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Wild Orchid Properties
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670-3665
Yellow Bella
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605-0586
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625-2763
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Slavek Machacka
Jeanne Marechal
Ellen & John Lee
Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell
Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod
Chuck Meares
Basilio Mes
Michel Ardoullie
Gary & Ann Miller
Ilsa Villanueva
Veronique McKenzie
Don Palmer
Dora Duncker
Renee Brown
Ray Twanow
Dr. Roger & Gail Blair
Francine Martel
Ramona Sengespeick
Claudia Hardegger
Francis Gagliano/ Max Mullins
Robert Fox
Marion & Ed Carr
Alan & Deloris Stamm
Adrian Vernon & Mary Toy
Annette & Sonny Vernon
Mary Smith - President
Ruth Turner & Fred Arbona
Bob & Lida Rodgers
Michael Potoker
Hannah Cowell
Frank Gagliano
Joy Leslie
David Kafka
Pamela & John Solomon
Brian & Ardie Young
Jodie & Norman Leslie
John & Marian Chan
Lee Nyhus
Randy & Sabrina
William & Jolanda Brown, Stefano/agent
Jean-Marc Tasse
Siriporn Thakham
Stan & Mary Smith
Nellie Catzim
Jenny Wildman
Ron Spilman
Patricia Ramirez
Eric & Janis Winchester
Rand Taylor
Winston Taylor
Robin McCutheon
Mark Risk
Angie Markham
Drew Travers
Deborah & Dave Vernon
Marco Caruso & Elena Cuellar
Magda Morales
Boris Mannsfield or Erin Ivy
Veronique McKenzie
Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark
Paul Fanning
Tony Pinder
Janice Leslie
Laura Godfrey & Fiona Macfarlane
Martin Krediet
Tiziana Del Col
Veronique Mckenzie
Patrick & Denise Callahan
Wendy Lemus
George & Lisa Westby
Julian & Beverly Cabral
James Grover &Jeanie Gabourel
Aline Habib
Stefano Ragagnin
Yolanda Trethewey
Doran & Kim Yount
Ysela Zabaneh
Stop by the Placencia Tourism Center today to renew your 2012 Membership to secure your
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Thank you to our members who have already renewed!
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Above Ground Coffee 18‐C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92‐A2 Barefoot Bar 38‐D3 Belize Sailing Charters 99‐C4 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98‐A2 Blue Garden House 88‐E2 Blue Lagoon Apartments 80‐D3 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97‐C4 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52‐D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8‐D3 Casa Del Sol 76‐F3 Casa Placencia 81‐F2 Century21 BTAL 93‐B4 Coconut Cottage 54‐D4 Colibri House 55‐E3 CPC Reality 43‐C3 Destinations Belize 42‐C4 DeViners 19‐E3 Dianni’s Guesthouse 56‐B3 Easy Living Apartments 57‐C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58‐C3 French Louie Caye 33‐D3 Garden Cabanas 60‐B3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89‐E3 Grill & Go 17‐C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10‐F2 Harbor Hideaway 88‐E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61‐B3 Hatchet Caye 35‐E5 J‐Dees Restaurant & Bar 20‐D3 Jewel of Placencia 27‐C4 Joy Tours 44‐C3 62‐E3 Julia’s Cabanas Kingfisher Adventures 45‐E3 Las Amigas 26‐E3 Leslie Tech Service 46‐E3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64‐E3 Manatee Inn 65‐F3 Maya Lodge 66‐E2 Michelo Flats 67‐F2 Miramar Apartments 68‐E3 Mirasol Villa 69‐C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96‐D3 One World Rental 70‐C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71‐B3 PCSD 47‐E2 Placencia Bazaar 7‐D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34‐A5 Property Pro Belize 43‐C3 Ranguana Lodge 30‐E3 Re/Max Property Center 39‐D3 Rumfish y Vino 43‐C3 Seahorse Dive Shop 48‐D4 Seaspray Hotel 79‐E3 Sea View Suites 63‐C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4‐C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24‐C3 Silver Leaf 90‐E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8‐D3 Southern Environmental Association 95‐D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40‐A1 Splash Dive Center 49‐C4 The Flamboyant 28‐C4 The North Beach 73‐E3 The Shak Beach Café 16‐C4 The Yellow House 74‐D3 31‐F3 The Village Inn Three Iguanas Villa 86‐E2 Toucan Lulu 75‐F3 Trip N Travel 51‐C4 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43‐C3 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15‐C4 Westwind Hotel 78‐D4 Whipray Caye Lodge 32‐E5 White Sand Villa 82‐C3 Yello Bella 29‐F2 Yoli’s Bar 21‐B3 Z‐Touch Day Spa 6‐D3
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and big bows and tutus. “My whole business is created around kids. My daughters inspire me,” said Sanchez.
Placencia’s own Papaya Boutique by Aline Habib also sent children down the
runway in adorable Papaya outfits including her popular animal print collection.
Grown-up Placencia models also rocked Papaya in shiny body-hugging party
dresses and comfy cotton day-time frocks.
Models dressed up in more original Placencia designs wearing unique handmade jewelry by Khadija Assales’s Kaj Expressions who recently opened her
Treasure Box on the Placencia Main Road. Creative pieces included body jewelry made of multi-colored, semi-precious stones.
The New Attitude Fashion Show also promoted items sold at the following boutiques: Nexxus (Belize City), Dangriga Hand Bags and Character Boutique
(Placencia).
Crowd favorites included His Glory, B. Bonnie Designs and Joris Hendrik. “I
loved the diversity. It’s great to see something cultural, universal and different,”
said Shawn Young, owner of Pirate’s Point Adventure in Placencia. “We loved
it. It was great. I liked the convertible dresses,” said Jean Butler who was visiting the village from Missouri, USA along with her husband Austin Butler.
Below: Models strut the runway in Joris
Hendrik‘s eco-friendly collection.
(Photo by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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Barnacle Bill is Back with an
Important Message for 2012:
(Due to popular request, the Breeze
searched through every watering
hole on the Peninsula for our
favorite crazy expat to share his
wisdom. Who wouldah mih guess?!
We find ah dah Maya Beach!)
Happy New Year from the Placencia Peninsula!
2012 should be a great year! Everywhere you
look you see improvements and upgrades. Just to
highlight a couple examples: look at the roadside
beautification project going on and the new vendor booths along the Placencia sports complex.
Private businesses have spiffed up and got some
new looks as well.
Not all is blissful sunshine though. Some folks
have decided that because they can’t find any
Maya reference beyond December 21, 2012, that
the world will end on that day … which brings up
a few questions: If the world
does end, will it end first in
New Zealand area since they
see the date first?... A gradual ending working its way
west? … Or maybe one big
blink out? Poof, gone!
No matter what, I urge all of
us to enjoy 2012 to the fullest. … And just to ease your
minds, I DO have undeniable
proof of a reference past
2012. Any time you want to
stop by my house I will show
you a can of Vienna sausages
that don’t expire till 2014, so
rest assured.
Big Donation Gears up the
Assassins for this Season
By Marion Carr, contributing writer and photographer
It’s almost time for football season, and the Placencia
Assassins are well equipped to make it to the championships once again! Thanks to Maya Beach Resident
Sandy Azancot from Ohio, USA, the Assassins are now
stocked with 19 pairs of brand-new football pegs, 15
shin guards, eight pairs of goal-keeper gloves and two
footballs. Some of the new pegs are kids sizes, which
will be distributed to the junior Placencia team. The
Placencia Assassins wish to thank Azancot for her generous donation. The equipment will go a long way to
assisting The Placencia Assassins to retain their championship status in 2012. The team is still in need of
practice team vests. If you would like to donate to the
Placencia Assassins team, please contact any of the
team management or players. Follow them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PlacenciaAssasins.
Capt. Dalton “Patchos”
Eiley accepts gift on
behalf of the Assassins.
Photo by Muzamanzie Photography.)
California Friends
Hold Successful
Fundraiser for PMM
By Marion Carr, contributing writer & photographer.
California Friends of Placencia Mooring Masters
held another successful fundraiser on Nov. 4,
2011 at the Brick and Mortar Music Hall in the
Mission District of San Francisco. The event
raised almost $1,400USD for the project of which
$290USD has already been spent on hydraulic
fittings for PMM’s new breaker tool, which was
recently donated by Adcor Construction, as well
as blue marine grade reflective tape to spruce up
some of the older buoys and two lift bags to be
used with the new breaker tool. The remaining
funds raised will be used towards the costs for
maintenance and new installations.
California friends of PMM hold two fundraisers a
year for the PMM mooring buoy project: one in
the spring and the other in the autumn season.
This autumn’s event was supported by live music
from Kinky Buddha, the side project of Aaron
Redner from Hot Buttered Rum. Dan Lebowitz
from ALO sat in as a special guest on guitar. The
audience was also treated to a live performance
from the Luscious Ladies Dance Troupe. PMM
thanks all the performers for coming out to support this event. We understand everyone had an
awesome time with more than 150 people in attendance. Proceeds were collected from a raffle
and from the door on the night of the event where
more than $900 in raffle tickets
were sold. This strongly demonstrates the value of all the donations both locally in California and
from Placencia.
The winners of the three Placencia
grand prize packages are Joe and
Brandi Bridges, Jodi Berg and
Julie Johnson Skinner. PMM
wishes to thank the following business for their generous donations
for the three grand prize packages:
Turtle Inn, Splash Dive Center,
Wendy’s Restaurant, Tree of Life
Spa, Barefoot Services, Belizean
Nirvana Beach Suites, Seahorse
Dive Shop, Paradise Resort Restaurant, Miramar Apartments, Exotic Tours, La Dolce Vita and Secret Garden Spa.
PMM thanks you all for your ongoing support for the project. Not
only do these prizes make the raffle more successful, but it also
gives Placencia businesses an opportunity to get additional expo-
Right: San Francisco winner of one of
several prizes donated by businesses in
Placencia.
Below: Placencia Mooring Masters info
stand displayed at fundraiser.
(Photos contributed by California Friends
of PMM.)
sure in the USA. The next fundraiser will
be held this spring. We hope that local
businesses will again step up to donate
prizes to be complied into packages to be
raffled at this event. PMM extends major
kudos to California Friends of PMM for
their steadfast support of the project by
hosting these annual fundraising events.
In fact, the last three fundraisers have
raised around $5,000USD for the project,
and these funds have been
used towards purchasing
equipment and materials
needed to repair damaged
buoys (recycling) and to maintain the anchor mooring buoys
installed under the PMM mooring buoy project. Installation
trips can cost up to $3000BZD
for 3 days working cleaning
and repairing the buoys, so
every dollar counts … you
guys rock big time.
St. Alphonsus Wins Junior Jankunu Competition in Dangriga
In the December issue of the
Placencia Breeze, we told you
about the St. Alphonsus
Jankunu Dancers and the elder
Ligermeri Wanaragua gearing
up for a dance-off at Y-Not
Island in Dangriga.
Well, this year the juniors
snagged first place while the
elders had to relieve their
championship title returning
home with a second place
trophy in the senior
competition.
Members of the St. Alphonsus
Jankunu Dancers range from
ages eight to 14. They
competed against seven dance
camps coming from Dangriga,
Georgetown and Punta Gorda.
In addition to a championship
plaque, the children also received a Hewlett Packard
printer and a $750 cash prize
of which half was distributed
among the champions with the
balance supporting an account
to supplement the costs of
future competitions.
Dancers:
Neville Lopez
Nevon Lopez
Kayton Martinez
Kenyon Martinez
Marlon Moreira
Jarmil Ramirez
Enfield Coleman
Raheem Thomas
Dorian Williams
Delson Arzu
Drummers:
Denvern Arzu - Segundo
Steve Maximo - Primero
Barry Augustine - Segundo
Singers:
Kenroy Palacio (Lead)
Lisani Williams
Royisha Mena
Vernisha Arzu
Juanisha Moriera
Rofane Caliz
Esther Caliz
Camp Leader:
Alber Amadio Flores
Ina Williams Martinez
STUDENT
OF
THE
The St. Alphonsus
Jankunu Dancers
proudly pose with
their first place
plaque and prize.
MONTH
In collaboration with educators at the two primary schools on the Placencia
Peninsula, the Student of the Month Program recognises one student from
each classroom who exemplifies good behaviour and demonstrates academic
excellence. Each student is presented a certificate by their respective teachers
in front of their peers at a special ceremony during campus assembly. Parents
are encouraged to motivate their children to strive for this special honour!
Left: Singers and
Drummers visited
Placencia Village
before the
competition in
December to raise
funds for their trip to
Dangriga.
Right: The talented
junior jankunu
dancers showing
their skills at The
Boson’s Chair in
Placencia Village.
Winners at St. John’s Memorial Anglican Primary School
November: Infant I: Keely Faux; Infant II: Brittney Cobarrubia,
Sasha Lopez; Standard I: Violet Bermudez; Standard II: Kianna Leslie;
Standard III: Kadisha Coe; Standard IV: Aaliyah Leslie, Kevin Figueroa;
Standard V: Carla Lopez; Standard VI: Tessa Eiley
December: Infant I: Taijah Eiley; Infant II: Katherine Martinez, Tremel Leslie; Standard I: Christian Teul; Standard II: Melissa Augustine; Standard III:
Keagan Faulkner; Standard IV: Kyle Leslie, Samuel Coc; Standard V: Zerik
Cabral; Standard VI: Patricia Martinez
Editor’s Note: November and December winners at St. Alphonsus Primary
School in Seine Bight will be announced in the February issue of the Breeze.
COMMUNITY briefs
Rotary Club of Placencia
By Greg Valiton, contributing Rotarian
December is a month to spend time with family
and friends and reflect on what the year has been.
The Rotary Club of Placencia started the month
with the completion of a large project followed
by a Fireside and, outside of Bingo and some
planning for upcoming events and projects, spent
the rest of the month enjoying the holiday season.
BINGO
The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Bingo
games continued with games held on December 1
and December 15. A larger crowd than we have
been having gathered on December 1 with Estella
(2 time winner), Victor, Alma (2 time winner),
Ken and Suzan (split pot), Steve, Jean, and Judy
all winning. The winner of the progressive jackpot game was Terry who, despite missing the
“cover all” in 49 balls or less, still collected a pot
of over $100.
Another enthusiastic crowd gathered for the game
on December 15 with the winners being Karl (3
time winner), Therese, Dorothy, Adrian (2 time
winner), Miriam, Cindy, Gale, Malu, Maretha,
and Ivan. Again, the progressive jackpot was not
hit, but Annette still collected a nice pot.
As always, we wish to thank J-Dees for providing
the venue for these twice a month games, Kathy
Anglin for calling the games (with an assist from
Wanda and Sandra on the 15th), and, most of all
the people that come out to play and support our
efforts in the community. The money raised goes
to various causes, which we try to identify at each
game. One of the causes that we have been collecting for is the purchase of a defibrillator for the
Village. Thanks to the generosity of Ken Kent of
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, we may have accumulated enough for this purchase, which will
allow funds raised to go to other things such as
the Senior Lunch. We thank Ken for his donation.
Please continue to come out and support these,
and other, causes. You might even win the progressive jackpot.
SEINE BIGHT PRESCHOOL
The work on the expansion of the Preschool in
Seine Bight Village was completed at the beginning of December and a dedication ceremony was
held on December 3. The ceremony opened with
PTA President Steve Christensen welcoming all
of those in attendance and introducing Standard
V & VI students from St. Alphonsus R.C. School
who moved everyone by singing the Lord’s
Prayer in Garifuna followed by the National Anthem. Rotary Club of Placencia President Steve
Wade then spoke about how the project came to
be and the working relationship we have developed with the Rotary Club of Edmonton West,
Canada. Duane Evans of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West then spoke more about the project
and possible future projects before turning things
back over to Steve Christensen to speak on behalf
of Sue Dick of St. John Lutheran Church in Missouri (who was unable to attend but expressed her
thoughts in a beautiful letter read by Steve Christensen) regarding their role in the completion of
the project. A thank you from Raymond Ogaldez,
Principle of St. Alphonsus R.C. School completed the ceremony and refreshments were
served by the PTA.
The completion of this project was due to a cooperative effort between the Seine Bight PTA, the
Rotary Club of Placencia, the Rotary Club of
Edmonton West, Canada, and the St. John Lu-
theran Church in Missouri, USA. We wish to
thank Steve Christensen of the Seine Bight PTA,
Duane Evans and the Rotary Club of Edmonton
West, and Sue Dick and the St. John Lutheran
Church for making this project possible. Also, we
wish to thank our Contractor, Martin Galvez, for
working with us and getting the project done in a
timely manner. This was the largest project we
have completed to date and we hope that by continuing to work with people and organizations
such as these, bigger and better projects will be
coming.
FIRESIDE
Immediately following the Preschool dedication,
Placencia Rotarians and their guests moved over
to Maretha McCullock’s home in Seine Bight for
one of our Firesides (generally held 4 times a
year). As always, the Fireside featured good food
(everyone brings a dish to share), good fun and
fellowship. Maretha has taken on the role of
game coordinator for these functions and she delivered again with several games that had everyone laughing (and, once again, without injury to
any of the participants) and concluded with a
piñata that had more than a few people swinging
wildly until it was finally broken and the candy
inside distributed to the children that were in the
area to watch the fun. Towards the end of the
party, Duane and Fred from the Rotary Club of
Edmonton West, Canada, announced that, after
hearing about the toy drive that Kathy Anglin and
Tracy Eiley do every year for Christmas, their
Rotary Club decided to take up weekly collections at their meetings,
resulting in their presenting Kathy with a
large donation for this
year’s drive and bringing tears to the eyes of
all that were present. We
thank Maretha
McCullock for hosting
this party and give special thanks to Duane and
Fred of the Rotary Club
of Edmonton West for
all that they and their
Rotary Club have done
to live by the Rotary
motto “Service Above
Self”. It is a privilege to
know people like them
that make being a Rotarian worthwhile.
TOY DRIVE
Every year for the past
few years, Tracy Eiley
and Kathy Anglin have
held a Toy Drive and a
Children’s Christmas
Party where there are
games, treats, a gift, and
a visit from Santa. This
year, the proceeds of our
Haunted House went to
the Toy Drive and several guests and visitors,
such as the previously
mentioned Rotary Club
of Edmonton West, Canada, and Terry and Judy
Brooker, have also donated generously to
make this year’s a great
one. On Christmas Eve
morning, Placencia Ro-
tarians will join Tracy and Kathy at the Children’s Christmas Party to serve as elves and help
out however we can. We thank all that have donated money, toys, or time and wish to give special thanks to Tracy Eiley and Kathy Anglin for
all of their hard work putting this together, it is a
pleasure to work with and try to help out dedicated people like them.
OUR CLUB
The Rotary Club of Placencia only has 17 members at this time, but, much is accomplished
through their hard work and by our association
with other Rotary Clubs and individuals. We are
approached often by other Rotary Clubs and individuals that express a desire to help, however,
every project or undertaking has to be coordinated and tracked by members of our Club to
ensure that donations are utilized in a fair and
honest manner, so more members in Placencia
would help us get more accomplished. Please
consider stopping in at one of our meetings to see
what is planned and how you may be able to
help. Even if joining Rotary isn’t possible for
you, there are many other ways to get involved
and experience the feeling of giving back and
helping out in your community.
The Rotary Club of
Placencia meets on Tuesdays
at 12:30 p.m. at Yoli’s.
Lunch is $10.
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
PRESCHOOL
DEDICATIONS
Anglican Bishop Rev. Philip
Wright blessed the new
building at St. John’s.
Both Placencia and Seine Bight have new pre-schools.
Among the dignitaries at the dedication ceremony on Nov.
23 at John’s Memorial Anglican School were Stann West
Representative Hon. Godwin Hulse who cut the ribbon
with General Manager of Anglican Schools Deborah Domingo. The project cost a total of $110,000 and was
funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)
through its Basic Needs Trust Fund Sixth Program, which
is jointly financed by the CDB, the Canadian International
Development Agency and nine beneficiary governments,
(Photos by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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PLACENCIA LIQUOR LICENSE NOTIFICATIONS:
JANUARY 2012
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Angela Suarez is applying for
a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at DE
BARCELONA, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
St. Alphonsus students, along with School Principal Raymond
Ogaldez gather at dedication on Dec. 3 for new preschool made possible through
theRotary Club of Placencia in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edmonton
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Xiong Bin is applying for a
West, Canada. See Seine Bight Preschool on previous page for details.
Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at ME & U
RESTAURANT, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the In(Photo contributed by the Rotary Club of Placencia.)
toxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
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1st & 3rd THURSDAYS EVERY MONTH @ J-DEES RESTAURANT 6 P.M. SHARP
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Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Xiong Bin is applying for a
Publican General License for the year 2012, to be operated at ME & U
STORE, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating
Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
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Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Xiong Yan is applying for
a Publican General License for the year 2012, to be operated at LJ’s
STORE, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating
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Placencia Peninsula Liquor License
Notifications:
January 2012
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yolanda Trethewey Estephan
is applying for a Publican Special for the year 2012, to be operated at
Yoli’s Bar Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under
the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Wildman is applying
for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
DeLite Cafe, Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District,
under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jinsong Yan is applying for a
Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Tim’s Restaurant, Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District,
under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jinsong Yan is applying for a
Excellence Restaurant, Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek
District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition
1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Canlin Su is applying for a
Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Asian Food
Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Canlin Su is applying for a
Western Horizon Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and
Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Suitung Chow is applying for a
Restaurant & Hotel Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Peninsula Hotel, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Philip Shal is applying for a
Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Alba’s Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Verna Marin is applying for a
Vern’s Kitchen, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yeliu Ye is applying for a
Publican general Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Peninsula Store, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Cuisheng Zhou is applying for
a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Western Horizon Shopping, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Huan Zhang is applying for
a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
E & E Restaurant and Bar, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under
the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Long Chao Li is applying for a
Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
Everyday Supermarket, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the
Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Hao Jia Luo is applying for a
Ming’s Super Market, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the
Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yan Fen Su is applying for a
Mini Store, Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor
Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Rongman Li is applying for a
Placencia Store, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that John Sansone is applying for a
Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Cardies
Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating
ADVERTISE IN THE PLACENCIA BREEZE!
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SIZE SHEET
The Placencia Breeze is a monthly publication by the Placencia Chapter of the
Belize Tourism Industry Association.
Staff: Jolie Pollard (editor) and Apolo Caliz.
ACCOMMODATIONS
South of Airstrip
Spectarte Bed and Breakfast: located in Maya Beach, delightful
and Comfortable. Call 533-8019 or e-mail [email protected]
featuring full
Los Porticos Villas: Luxury 2 BR villas,
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Spacious bathrooms, some w/
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One World Rentals: Eight
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restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
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Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large
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Ranguana Lodge: 5 Private ocean view cabins located right on the
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Tatch is also located right on premises, with internet and e-mail service
available, as well as all village and country wide information. Centrally
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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
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
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Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach
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Beautiful landscaping w/ swimming pool. Tel:
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Email: [email protected]
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Beachfront accommodations w/2 Restaurants Seaside and Habanero, 3 Pools,
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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
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 & daily specials. Great tropical
blender drinks & ice cold Belikin. Open Noon - 8pm Mon - Sat Tel: 6242651 Open 17years in the heart of the village! Home of the Ten 'Dalla'
Lunch &the infamous "Parrot Piss"!
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
DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic
atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International
Specialties, fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu &
cigars. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI
from 4:30pm. Ph: 610-0132, [email protected], visit
www.danubebelize.com
Delite Café at Maya Beach. Get cracking with a delicious early bird
breakfast or come for our full menu, soups, roast beef sandwiches, designer
bocas ,decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce.
Licensed restaurant with cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for
relaxation and rejuvenation. open 7am to 4 pm closed Wednesdays.
Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery 533 8019, 604 8910 or 629 3286 for
information and reservations.
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]
Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove –
Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food
w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups
available 523-3565!
Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents
“Belizean Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment…
Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya
Beach...For reservations call 523-3476.
Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy dining on the beach front in the open air
Bonefish Grille restaurant. Our menu features traditional Asian as well as
Italian & French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch & Dinner specials such as
Coconut Shrimp with Asian coleslaw or Lobster Tempura. Open to the
public including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed for lunch and dinner on
Tuesdays. For reservations or more information call 520-8022 or email
[email protected]. Get 15% off from our Lunch and Dinner menu
during regular hours of operation (Limited time only and look for coupon
code within the Breeze)
The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove –
Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of
Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The
Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a
week, 365 days a year from 7am – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 5233565!
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.
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.
Coffee Shop
Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked
goods and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s
Restaurant in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree
high speed Wi-Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212
Gift Shops & Art Galleries
Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula.
Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American
crafts.
Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342
Los Porticos Villas - Gift shop features
Belizean arts and crafts, clothing, books on
Mayan history and Belizean cooking, maps,
postcards, footwear, cold drinks and much
more. Call 523-3227 for more information.
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 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm
and by appointment! Tel 523 4309.
Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery offers a cornucopia of art from
Belizean artisans and designers . A delightful experience. 533 8019
closed Wednesday
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
Dive & Tour with Robert’s Grove – Feeling adventurous?? Our
PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification
courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the
country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty
Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark,
Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more
info call 523-3565!
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 inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off
of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling
action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey
River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 520-8022 or
email [email protected]
Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member.
Experience Belize w/ Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 6206649. Email [email protected] visit
www.splashbelize.com
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: 503-3316 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: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART –
GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or [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
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)
Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal
boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-8017 or email
[email protected].
Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks
(including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal
boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call
520-8022 or email [email protected].
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
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.
BANKING
Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm &
Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus.
Phone: 523-3431.
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: 523-3144.
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.
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
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 @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is
manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style.
Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body
Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of
course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our
newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop
setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 5233565!
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.
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:
520-4112 or email; [email protected] or [email protected]
Website: www.theplacencia.com
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]
Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula (Plantation
Chapel) : Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School Provided). 6:30
p.m. (Seine Bight Village). Wedensday: Ladies Bible Study– 6:30 p.m. Mens
fellowship/ study- 6:30 p.m. Non denominational Church: call Pastor Jim
Mensie for more information 523-3362.
Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00
a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270
Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine
Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523
3527 or 523 3564
Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services:
Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non
Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333
General Fire and Safety Tips by David Kafka
Change is everywhere we turn. Three years ago we did not have a paved
road, there were very few cars in the village and even fewer tourists. At the
end of 2011, we saw many things that were changing including the Placencia Fire Department. We now have one paid firefighter that is stationed here
in Placencia. Thanks to the Rotary Club and donations, we have a fire truck,
some gear and fire equipment. As we look at all of these advancements,
another area that can be addressed is general safety and fire safety. In the
last couple of months I know of two reports where kids were hit or almost
hit by vehicles. Parents it is your responsibility to train your children the
laws of the road, such as looking both ways before pulling into traffic, who
has the right of way and being mindful of vehicles and motorcycles. Also,
drivers in the village MUST SLOW DOWN. When emergency vehicles
including police cars are on the road with their lights on, please remember
to pull to the right and slow down or stop to let them by. On the occasions
when there have been fires in the village, everyone should be commended
for working together to help out. A few fire safety tips to keep in mind:
always have an exit plan in case of fire, if at all possible try to have at least
two means of exiting your home; children should NEVER play with
matches; each home should have at least one smoke/gas detector (ideally
there should be one in each bedroom); if you are able to get some in your
home please remember to check the batteries at least once a year. A fire
extinguisher is always good to have and if you need training on how to use
one contact one of the volunteers or the firefighter stationed at the Police
Station. When there is a building on fire, the firemen are trained to keep the
scene safe and people from getting hurt. When a property is on fire things
to look out for are live power lines, butane bottles, aerosol cans, and firearms that when heated can explode or cause electrocution. Until Placencia
Village has a good water source which is a fire hydrant system, when firemen get a call it takes time to find an appropriate water source and hook up
the equipment. Also, if the house is too far gone we are more concerned
with saving surrounding homes and making sure the fire does not spread.
For example with the fire that just happened at Ms. Grace’s house very
quickly we realized that the house could not be saved so all of the efforts
were to save the surrounding homes. Your cooperation in this type of effort
will be greatly appreciated and will help to make Placencia an even better
place and safer place to live. The Placencia Volunteer Fire Department
would like to take this time to thank all the volunteers and if you are interested in training and becoming a volunteer fire fighter, we meet every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Fire Building across from the Police Station. To
report a fire, please call the fire station at 503-3222 or the Police Station
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO
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Within the country of Belize: $20.00Bze per year (12 Issues)
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(Cash or Check ONLY)
Checks should be payable to the
PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER
Please mail your subscription and
payment to:
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Placencia Tourism Center
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Stann Creek District
Belize, Central America
(PLEASE PRINT)
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For Your Information Courtesy of Placencia Tourism Center
(Headquarters of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association)
National Transport Schedule
As of November 2008
Leaving Belize City to Benque Veijo
- every half an hour to the hour from 5:00am to 12:00 pm
Leaving Benque Viejo to Belize City
- every half an hour to the hour from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm
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
Hokey
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.
Placencia Police Officers
Leaving Chetumal to Belize City
10:45am (premier)
1:45pm (premier)
2:00pm
3:00pm (express)
4:45pm (premier)
6:00pm
Sgt #114 Norman Benguche - 624-9965
Sgt #1 Enrique Aldana - 623-9252
P.S. Premier are the AC
express buses and express are regular express buses.
PC #1109 Godwin Augustine - 665-2972
NTSL does not have any south runs do to the zoning changes! Any further
PC #1189 Darren Ogaldez - 666-1509
Ritchie’s Bus Line As of August 2009
Placencia to Dangriga Dangriga to Placencia
Mon to Sat 6:15 & 7 am
12:45 & 2:30 pm
Sun
7 am & 12:45 pm
Pokey:
Mon to Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 4:40 pm
Sun
2 pm & 4:40 pm
SC Claude Augustine - 624-5345
Phone
523-3806
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
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328
Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
POLICE:
Placencia Police Station: 503-3142
Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148
Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES - 523-3207 or 523-4309
•
POLICE PLACENCIA:
503-3142
•
SEINE BIGHT POLICE:
503-3148
•
KATHY ANGLIN:
626-0667
•
STEVE WADE:
503-3069
•
PHILLIP MOLINA:
625-4636
503-3222
Fireman NOW Stationed at the
Placencia Police Station
Participating Visual Artists
(Tentative List)
OPENING HOURS
TUESDAY-SATURDAY
10:00 am to 5:00 pm
BEACH FRONT
INCOME PROPERTY
GREAT INVESTMENT
VISIT
MALACATEBEACH.COM
626-0096
HOUSE FOR RENT
Central Placencia Fenced‐in yard, large lot, basic furniture, hot water shower head.
2 Bedroom (Only 1‐2 persons) $800BZ + utilities + cleaning of yard + 2 months deposit
Call Ewa: 620‐9101 General Art Work:
Image Factory Art Foundation
Sunova Beach Gift Shop
Max's Gift Shop
Back to My Roots Gift shop
Piece of Belize
Gold Mart
Paintings & Drawings:
Carolynn Carr
Belizean Melody Gallery
The Art Affair Gallery
Lita Krohn
Lola’s
Art & Soul Gallery
Matea Paintings
Henri Dunster (Mayan Drawings)
Walter Castillo Paintings
Kelvin Baizar
Linda Kimble
Everett Sutherland
Marisol Sanchez
Susan Hall
Jewelry:
Kaj Expressions (Treasure Box)
Kate Devine
Cepheus
Silvana's macrame jewelry
Arlette Humes
Wood Carvings:
Cepheus
Fashion:
Veda Couture Bows
Papaya Boutique
Publishing:
News.Exchange Magazine (Belize)
Tattoo:
Anton Leslie
Don’t see your name???
Register today! Contact Festival
Chairperson Aline Habib at 6703665

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