February Breeze 2012 Part 1

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FEBRUARY 2012
The Placencia
REEZE
“The Peninsula Paper”
Please Take One.
Est. 1999
Placencia
Assassins,
Winning!
See Game
Schedule,
pg. 25
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Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize, C.A.
Peninsula Moves Forward With
Key Infrastructure Projects
Placencia Municipal Pier and Plaza
Another ambitious project on the Peninsula broke
ground on January 26 at the old pier near the historic Placencia Fisherman’s Cooperative. The
planned “Placencia Municipal Pier and Plaza” is a
result of the partnership between the Government
of Belize, Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and the
Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). It features a 275 foot hurricane resistant concrete pier
to replace the smaller structure destroyed by Hurricane Iris in 2001. The facility will cater to both
the fishing and tourism industries and is expected
to revitalize the naturally picturesque southern
point of the peninsula in Placencia Village. Also
included is a waterfront plaza at the base of the
pier with public bathrooms, seating and attractive
lighting as well as improvements to the sidewalk
that extends north from the plaza.
Adrian Vernon
Presented
James A. Waight
Award
MARY TOY
The project, designed by Belize City-based International Environments (I.E.), is expected to be
completed by February 2013. It is part of the IDB
financed Sustainable Tourism Program (STP)
under which infrastructural improvements will be
made in San Pedro, San Ignacio and Belize City
in addition to Placencia.
The BTB announced that a management overThe Placencia Breeze/MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
sight committee will be established comprised of
St.
Alphonsus
students
run up the stairs towards
public and private sector representatives, includthe auditorium inside the new Multi-Purpose
ing members of the Placencia Village Council,
Building in Seine Bight.
BTIA,
Fisherman's
Cooperative,
Tour Guide Association, Tour
Operators Association and the
Placencia Water
Board. Revenues from the
rental of boat
slips, plaza and
retail kiosks will
be used to maintain the new
The Placencia Breeze/MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
facilities.
PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn, BTB Interim Director Javier Paredez, BTB Board of
Speakers at the (Left):
Directors Placencia Representative Brian Young and Commander of the Tourism Police Unit
(Please see
PENINSULA
PROJECTS, page
6.)
Diane Hall cut the ribbon at the new Placencia Tourism Police Office.
(Right) Project Director Collet Maheia, Minister of Tourism, Aviation and Culture Manuel Heredia,
Stann Creek West Representative Hon. Melvin Hulse and Placencia Village Council Chairman
Charles Leslie, Jr. break ground at the site of the planned Placencia Municipal Pier and Plaza.
Maya Dell-Margo, granddaughter of James A.
Waight, presents prestigious conservation award to
Adrian Vernon.
Contributed by PCSD
Conservation enthusiasts gathered at the Mexican
Institute in Belize City to witness the Belize
Audubon Society’s presentation of the 26th James
A. Waight Conservation Award to Adrian Vernon,
program director of Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development. The highly prestigious
award is given to deserving individuals or organizations in recognition of positive work in the protection and enhancement of Belize's environment.
The award’s namesake, James A. Waight (1907 1999), was the first president of the Belize Audubon Society who developed a love for nature and
wildlife while working as Surveyor General of
Belize. The award is presented on his birthday February 16.
Since its establishment in 1987, the award has
been presented to many dedicated environmentalists including Julian Cho for his work as a social
justice and conservation leader in the Mayan community, Gregory Smith for his work in marine
turtle conservation, and the Sibun Watershed Association for their work in protecting the Sibun
River. And now, Placencia’s very own Adrian
Vernon joins the ranks of these notable Belizean
environmental heroes. (Please see ADRIAN
VERNON, page 9.)
The Placencia Breeze - February 2012 - Page 2
Welcome
A Letter From the Editor
February has been a very busy
month for businesses on the Peninsula and also here at the Placencia
BTIA’s office at the Placencia
Tourism Center. This issue we’ve done things a little
differently preparing a review of all that this month
had in store for us. And of course, the 9th Annual
Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival was the major
highlight.
Please see our special Sidewalk Arts Festival centerfold photo essay on pages 16 and 17, as well as
our report of the first ever Sidewalk Chalk Art
Contest on page 23.
We’d like to thank all the generous donors and volunteers who made this event possible and especially
our energetic and visionary organizer, Aline Habib.
Much hard work and preparation goes into the successful execution of an event like this and all other
events that the Placencia Chapter of the
The Placencia Breeze/
MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
PBTIA Frontdesk Person Apolo Caliz mans our
booth at the Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
BTIA organizes for the benefit of this Peninsula.
When people ask me about the benefits of joining
the BTIA or ask, “What does
the BTIA do for me?” ... it
feels good to say: “Throw a
big colorful party on the
sidewalk that fills up rooms
and restaurants and generate
tremendous business for this
Peninsula and put Placencia
on the map and keep visitors
coming back time and time
again!” Not a bad deal,
right? … Here lies the
strength of your membership
support. Thank you for helping us with our efforts to
make Placencia the premier
tourist destination in Belize.
Jolie Pollard
[email protected]
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The
Monkey River Tour: Do Not Miss It!
“C”
By Jolie Pollard
Word
By Stewart Krohn
PBTIA Chairman, [email protected]
Crime. Like the great white shark in “Jaws”, it’s
a word that no one in the tourism business anywhere ever wants to utter in public. But crime—
like rainy days, sand flies and the occasional
power failure—is something that both tourists
and the tourism industry must confront. Fortunately, unlike the weather, there are things we can
do about it.
First, let’s get a few things straight:
1)
Crime is not a huge problem in Placencia
and in fact is much less prevalent than most other
destinations in Belize. Violent crimes here are
rare and the most common incidents are petty
burglaries of homes or hotel rooms. From where I
sit, however, even one crime is one crime too
many.
2)
Our concern about crime--as the local chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association—
is not just about a tourist losing a cell phone or
IPad. Whether a crime is committed against a
visitor or local resident it is of equal concern. The
average burglar does not care if the laptop he
steals belongs to Peter from Peoria or Paul from
Placencia. Likewise, when we seek to curtail it is
to protect ALL our residents, temporary or permanent.
3)
As a community whose prosperity is largely
dependent on tourism, however, we must be especially concerned about how crime affects our
visitors. It is not enough to secure our own premises and think that we have dealt once and for all
with the issue. We must understand that if our
visitors do not feel safe in our community and if
Placencia ever gets a reputation as a less than safe
destination, then all of us suffer, not just from a
relatively small direct material loss but from a
long term loss of income that would result from a
decline in the number and quality of visitors to
the Peninsula.
So what do we—as both tourists and locals who
depend on the tourism business-- do about crime?
In the first place we who live here can’t ignore it
when we see it. Although a certain portion of the
crime on the peninsula is committed by outsiders
(who ironically are facilitated by our nice new
road) most is the work of our own people. So
when you smile up with the known thief, give a
ride to your friendly neighborhood crack head or
ignore the village drunk who harasses unsuspecting visitors…are you really helping to fight
crime?
PBTIA Executive Director, [email protected] grass or “wild” or “dumb canes” as Bret said
they are called locally. And occasionally, a tall,
majestic tree juts out of the short canopy against a
At the Placencia Tourism Center, headquarters of
blue, cloud-streaked, sky demanding attention –
the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Inespecially when hundreds of little northern rough
dustry Association (PBTIA), visitors expect exwing swallows decorate branches like Christmas
pert advice on tours offered by Peninsula operalights or nests of the Montezuma birds hang like
tors. And there’s no better way for our team to
gigantic ornaments.
get the scoop on what’s out there than to venture
on these popular trips alongside our tourists and
Our group was treated to many more wildlife
guides.
sightings and neat facts of the natural fauna along
the river before we stopped for a short inland
Thanks to Placencia BTIA Member Caribbean
tour. A fat, bright, orange iguana greeted us as
Travel and Tours, our front desk person Apolo
we came off the boat, and the faint sound of what
Caliz and myself can now testify to the incredible
sounded like King Kong quickly caught our atexperience that awaits anyone planning to take a
tention! And, it would be careless of me not to
tour of the Monkey River.
mention the buzzing insects … Wear repellant!
On Saturday morning, February 5, Apolo and I
(Please see MONKEY RIVER TOUR, page 5.)
joined the rest of our tour group at the dock by
the Placencia Lagoon in front of the small
Texaco gas station where we met our
guide, Bret Young – a proud Monkey
River native. It was a cool, partially
cloudy day, which made for a pleasant
one-hour boat ride to the mouth of the
Monkey River where we were welcomed
by a fishing boat harbor of the idyllic
village located in north Toledo.
Within only a matter of 20 minutes cruising down the river in Bret’s skiff, we
were given a brief yet compelling history
of the village by our knowledgeable
guide, saw a turtle about the size of a big
coconut on the bank of the river, an osprey hawk beautifully perched on top of a
sprawling dead tree and a blue heron
standing gracefully on its yellow feet on
top of a sandbar. And,
just as we were passing
the stretches of seaside
maho, which functions
similarly to mangroves
in the lagoons, Bret
pointed us towards a
baby Morelet’s crocodile trying to hide out
near driftwood and
floating leaves.
We couldn’t have asked
for a more wonderful
introduction to Monkey
River! The landscape
lining the watercourse
is breathtaking, and the
striking greens of the
jungle contrasts so
spectacularly against
the tall gold pampas
GERMAINE BARNES
Howler Monkey spotted in the jungle along the Monkey River.
Phone: 523-3481
E-mail: [email protected]
FEATURE YOUR TOUR IN THE BREEZE!
Let our team join your weekend trip and
help us get the word out!
Call us at 523-4045 or e-mail [email protected]
As a hotel owner do you remind your guests to be
circumspect about how they flash their cash
around town or leave their valuables unattended
in their open beachfront room while they run off
to swim in the sea? Do you have an office safe
for guest items or better still have you equipped
each guest room with a safe, preferably one that
can hold a few laptop computers? These safes are
available locally and easily pay for themselves
when set against the potential loss of business
from a burglary.
And finally, beloved visitor to the Placencia Peninsula, by all means relax, have a good time and
enjoy the hospitality for which Placencia has become deservedly famous…but don’t leave your
common sense behind when you get off the
plane. Take off your shoes but not your thinking
cap. ▪
GERMAINE BARNES
Tour group along with Bert Young of Caribbean Travel and Tours use tall bamboo forest as choice backdrop.
Monkey River Tour
Continued from Page Four
GERMAINE BARNES
Picturesque landscape along the Monkey River.
I pulled a rookie error and neglected to take some with me, but as is the
usual scenario in this area, a kind traveler let me have a few sprays. Also …
wearing hiking shoes instead of flip flops in the jungle is a smart idea too,
especially after a few rainy days.
Now, back to that faint roar. What perked our ears earlier was a howler
monkey, and Bret told us these creatures could be heard from as far as three
miles away! But, we knew another one was close by especially after finding
fresh monkey dung on the jungle floor. Our group made fun discoveries
throughout our inland tour. I found out that the leaves of the breadfruit tree
function like Velcro and sticks right on to your shirt. I also learned that termites taste surprisingly minty and make a real good jungle snack.
Then there he was. ROOOOOOOOAAAAAAAR!!!! The black howler
monkey with the most human-like face was right above us climbing on a
tree branch and stayed there just long enough for some fantastic photographs. We didn’t think our trip could get any better after that moment, but
we were wrong. Bret took us for lunch at his Aunt Ilna’s restaurant near the
mouth of the river where I had some of the best stew beans and rice of my
life along with delicious fried snook. We were very happy, returned to the
boat and headed back to the Peninsula just to catch one big manatee rise to
the surface of the Placencia Sea for deep breaths of fresh, salty air. ▪
Frankie has the solution
to your real estate question!
Peninsula Projects: Dedications
celebrate progress of development
Continued from Page One
ground breaking ceremony included Placencia
Village Council Chairman Charles Leslie, Jr.,
BTB Chairlady Mariam Roberson, Stann Creek
West Representative Hon. Melvin Hulse, Ministry of Tourism CEO Lindsay Garbutt, Minister of
Tourism, Aviation and Culture Hon. Manuel Heredia and STP physical planner Christy Mastry
who commended the Village Council for working
closely with the initiative.
Also in attendance were Carla Hart and Collet
Maheia representing Maheias United Concrete
and Supplies, Ltd. – contractors for the project.
At a Placencia Village Council public meeting
held on Feb. 20, Chairman Leslie announced that
the PVC is working along with the company to
hire Belizean construction workers for the project. Interested workers can sign up at the PVC
office on the main road in Placencia Village or at
the contractor’s local office near South Water’s
Resort in the “Bakadeer” area of Placencia.
Drawing plan for the Placencia Pier and Plaza.
Source: Sustainable Tourism Program/BTB
Multi-Purpose Building in Seine
Bight and Peninsula Road
Seine Bight Village is now home to a
multi-purpose building that is the
“envy of other villages and even
some municipalities,” said Minister of
Works, Hon. Anthony “Boots” Martinez. Martinez, who was one of several dignitaries present at the inauguration of the new community center
and Peninsula Road on February 16.
The two-story concrete structure features a large auditorium, conference
room, library, kitchen and offices for
the Seine Bight Village Council and
Water Board. The construction was
fully funded by the Government of
Belize.
The inauguration in Seine Bight also
celebrated the completion of the new
Peninsula Road. The long delayed
project transformed one of the country’s worst roads – complete with
ruts, holes, mud
and all consum- Stann Creek West Representative Hon. Melvin Hulse stands in front
ing red dust – of new multi-purpose building in Seine Bight as he commends St.
into
Belize’s Alphonsus students on their singing of the Belize National Anthem.
finest highway, complete
will provide the energy and the ideas.” Placencia
with center lines, cat eyes
Village Council Chairman Charles Leslie, Jr.
and well demarcated sidethanked all who made the projects possible and
walks. The approximate $23
emphasized a common theme throughout the
million cost was covered by
inauguration of uniting and putting differences
a loan from the Caribbean
aside in the name of progress. Seine Bight ChairDevelopment Bank. Conman Francis Palacio appealed to nontractor was Cisco Construcgovernmental organizations to partner with his
tion. Area Representative
council to furnish the building and turn it into a
for Stann Creek West Hon.
vibrant center of learning and cultural developMelvin Hulse praised the
ment.
project as a significant step
New Tourism Police Office
towards the development of
tourism on the Placencia
As the population and level of tourism on the
Peninsula.
Peninsula grows so does the need for enhanced
safety and security. On February 23, the Belize
Speaking on behalf of the
Tourism Board (BTB) invited Peninsula resiprivate sector, Placencia
dents to the inauguration of the new Tourism
BTIA chairman Stewart
Police Office, which is located in the same lot as
Krohn thanked the Governthe Placencia Police Station.
ment of Belize and pointed
out that with these projects
BTB Destination Planning Officer Raymond
along with the upcoming
Mossiah said that the initiative demonstrates the
sewer and pier initiatives
BTB’s commitment to ensuring safety in Placengovernment has set the stage
cia and other tourism destinations and will serve
for unprecedented advanceto address a series of security issues. Mossiah
ment on the Peninsula. “We
said the office is equipped and functioning and
don’t need your money,”
will allow Tourism Police Unit (TPU) officers
said Krohn. “ We just ask
greater autonomy in tackling crime affecting the
for your cooperation. We
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The BTB has strengthened the TPU from three to
five officers and has posted Police Constable
Yadira Jones as the officer in charge. Constable
Jones transferred from the San Pedro Tourism
Police Office where she worked for six years and
dealt with a wide range of cases affecting both
residents and tourists.
The Placencia Tourism Police Unit was previously based inside the Placencia Police Station.
The new Tourism Police Office will “better accommodate tourists and be more effective and
efficient. Our goal is to enhance safety and crime
prevention,” said Commanding Officer of the
Tourism Police Unit Diane Hall.
Speaking on behalf of the Placencia Village
Council, PVC Vice Chairman Harold Wallen
thanked clients of Yearwood Properties, Bob and
Sharon Flindell, for donating the building, as well
as A.L. Construction, Ltd. for relocating the
building to the current site.
Above, Left: BTB Interim DirectorJavier Paredez
Above, Right: BTB Planning Officer Raymond
Mossiah
Below: PVC Vice-Chairman Harold Wallen and TPU
Commanding Officer Diane Hall
The addition of the new TPU office is one step
toward improving the overall quality of law enforcement on the Peninsula. Other pending initiatives include the new magistrates court in Independence and a mobile police checkpoint on the
Peninsula Road.
WHEN YOU NEED TO CALL
THE TOURISM POLICE!
DIAL : 503-3181
Keep it handy.
TPU Officer in Charge Constable Yadira Jones and
TPU Officer Rafael Caliz say they are ready to work
with residents on the Peninsula.
Adrian Vernon: Local conservation leader
wins Belize Audubon Society award
Continued from Page One.
Adrian Vernon was born in Placencia Village on
January 30, 1981. He is the baby of a family of
nine sisters and brothers, three half sisters and
brothers, four cousins and an adopted sister.
As a young child, he developed an appreciation
for mangroves and his natural environment from
his father, Mr. Arthur Vernon, Sr. – an avid
hunter/gatherer and outdoorsman. He spent time
in the mazes formed by the roots of mangroves,
and played with frogs, snakes, seahorses and
baby crocodiles – some of which he would bring
home as “presents” for his ever-patient, and luckily, non-squeamish, mother, Mrs. Cherry Vernon.
As Adrian grew and up and went to school, first
at St. John’s Anglican Primary School, then later
at Independence High School, where he majored
in business management and accounting, he
brought to his studies his love of the outdoors and
his communication skills, becoming active in
drama, sports and community activities.
While in high school, Adrian founded the first
youth environmental club in Placencia – YACK,
the Young Adventurer’s Conservation Klub. He
was also high school student body president for
three years, class president for four years, and a
prefect for three years. In his spare time, he
hosted most high school events as the master of
ceremonies, and obtained an associates degree in
small business management through the International Correspondence Schools in 1999 – just
one year after he graduated from high school. He
then attended Bible school from 1999-2000.
(now the Southern Environmental Association/
SEA.
Adrian worked with many experts on conservation and environmental sciences with whom he
furthered his academic and hands-on knowledge
of seagrasses, mangroves, water quality issues,
estuarine and marine life such as manatees, rays
and fin fish, birds, reptiles, mammals, insects and
algae, coastal shore dynamics and many other
issues related to Belize’s natural environment. Adrian planted mangroves, replanted mangroves, captured, tagged and tracked manatees,
conducted water sampling, waded in mud and
mosquitoes and the heat to gather seagrass samples.
Adrian now uses that knowledge and experience
both professionally and to help local communities
in wisely managing their natural resources. Adrian is the author of two books, Everything Mangrove, a general mangrove information resource, as well as a restoration and planting
guide for red mangroves, and Mangrove Beautiful, which seeks to help people see the beauty of
mangroves and to use them to add beauty to their
own lives and properties.
He works with developers and homeowners to
restore ecological balance to their properties by
retaining or replanting native vegetation, with
shrimp farms on mitigating waste and with local
governments in assessing environmental impacts
of community projects and proposed developments. He has also worked at a consultant for the
World Wildlife Fund on community mangrove
restoration and climate change, is currently on the
Executive Board of the Coalition to Save our
Natural Heritage as the representative for Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development, a
member of the international Ecological Restoration Society, and a board member of the Placencia Humane Society.
Adrian now holds the position of full-time program coordinator for Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development, a community based grassroots conservation organization, where he is
working to establish a tour guide training program for Placencia Lagoon tours, writing a book
about the native plants of the Placencia Peninsula,
contributing to PCSD’s quarterly newspaper,
Roots and Reef, and working with property owners to determine the cause and how to control the
erosion that is plaguing many of the area’s
beaches.
Adrian Vernon is also fully dedicated to assisting
the Placencia and Seine Bight Village Councils
and local community organizations in establishing a Placencia Lagoon reserve to protect the
critical Lagoon habitats that provide, food, shelter, recreation and a livelihood for so many.
SAVE THE LAGOON!
Want to help Adrian Vernon with
his conservation efforts here on
the Placencia Peninsula?
Contact the Peninsula Citizens for
Sustainable Development:
[email protected]
www.pcsdbelize.org
011-501-610-4718
After completing his studies, Adrian worked for
small businesses in Placencia, including David
Vernon’s guide service, Toadal Adventures,
where he was able to not only use his business
and accounting skills in the running of the business, but was also able to conduct kayaking tours
of the Placencia Lagoon and its mangrove habitat. Adrian developed a yearning for more
knowledge of the mangrove system during these
tours and began to study with David.
These studies were briefly interrupted during
Hurricane Iris in 2001 when Adrian’s attention
diverted to recovery – of his home, his family and
his community.
As part of his efforts to help his community recover from Iris, Adrian began volunteering at his
old primary school, St. John’s, where classes
were often held outdoors because the school
building had been almost completely destroyed. Through his volunteer work, Adrian
discovered that he had a special skill in dealing
with youth and teaching them about the natural
environment. The experience led him to accept a
volunteer position in 2003 with Friends of Nature
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
Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of February 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
Villanueva , Andria
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
2012 - Sep 13
2012 - March 14
2012 - March 14
2012-Apr 4
2012 - March 14
2012– Mar 23
2012 - March 14
2012 - Oct 22
2012 - March 14
2012 - Nov 11
2012 - April 3
2012 - April 5
2012 - Nov 4
2012 - March 14
2012 - March 14
2012 - May 20
2012 - Jan 14
2012 - Apr 30
2012– Apr 23
2012– Apr 23
2012 - Aug 18
2012 - April 5
2012– Aug 11
2012– Apr 28
2012– Sept 25
Please note that some licensed guides might
not appear on this list. Feel free to contact the
Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for
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BTIA in partnership with the Placencia
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Belize Tourism Board.
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Hideaway Caye
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Lola Delgado & Liz Locke
Ron & Sandra Steele
Son of Simone de Angelis (La Dolce
Vita) hones his artistic talents at the
Papaya Kids Tent.
Young members of rising Bel
Ascenthium prepares to rock
for the first time.
Denise Williams of Pickled
Parrot Bar & Grill holds a second-place winner at Placencia
Humane Society’s Dog Show.
Adolfo Duran from San Pedro proudly
stands in front of tropical paintings.
Best Costume goes to Charlie who struts the runway in lob
Someone is thinking Placencia Lobsterfest (June 22-24).
Breeze on the Scene
Tourists shop for handcrafted jewelry.
The first-ever Sidewalk Chalk Art
Contest first-place winners Nancy
and Nicole prepare the finishing
touches to their bright hibiscus
flowers.
9TH Annual Placencia
SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Lincoln Gordon from Roaring Creek showc
hyper-realism piece of a Mennonites in hors
buggy scene, which generated much buzz d
the weekend.
Mitch Thorndike visiting from Connecticut
plays guitar while Spanish singer and owner of
De Barcelona Beach Tapas Bar, Angela
Suarez, wows audience with soulful voice.
lizean band,
k Placencia
Rotarian Maretha McCullock and Auctioneer Bill
Butcher take bids at the annual Placencia Rotary
Club auction.
Placencia’s long-time Caribbean jam
band Inner Vibrations got the party
vibes going on Saturday afternoon.
bster!
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Young girl wears painted butterfly
on her face crafted by artists at the
Image Factory booth.
(Left) Placencia’s own
Dedo Ranking performs roots reggae at
the main stage.
ases
se and
during
Belizean Kungo Muzik LegendBredda David plays his classics on
Saturday night.
Poet Mr. Belize from Belize
City captures audience at
the main stage with riveting
verses addressing social
concerns.
(Right) Popular Creole
drummer from Gales
Point Emith Young
brings unstoppable
energy to the main
stage.
Placencia BTIA Members cont.
Lydia’s Guest House
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523-3117
Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons
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523-3117
Manatee Inn
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523-4083
Marechal, Jeanne
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626-5567
Maya Beach Hotel
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520-8040
Maya Dream Beach House
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523-3148
Maya Lodge
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605-0586
Maya Playa
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523-8121
Mes, Basilio
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Michelo Flats
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Miller’s Landing
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Miramar Apartments
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Mirasol Villa
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523-3481
Mission Bay Christian Retreat
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523-3654
MnM Hardware Placencia
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523-3517
Moorings Belize Ltd.
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523-3351
Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd.
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523-8141
Nautical Inn
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523-9535
Ocean’s Edge
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Ocean Pro
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One World Rental
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Ooga Booga Fun Club
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Palmetto Place
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Palmtree Designs
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Papaya Boutique
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Paradise Vacation Hotel
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Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development [email protected]
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Placencia Adventures by Land or by Sea
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Placencia Bazaar
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Placencia Humane Society
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Placencia Mini Storage
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Placencia Tennis
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Placencia Yacht Club
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Platinum Designs
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Property Pro Belize
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Ranguana Lodge
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Re/Max Belize Property Center
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Robert’s Grove
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Robert Nicolait and Associates
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Rumfish y vino
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Seahorse Dive Shop
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523-3166
Seaspray Hotel
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523-3148
Seaview Suites
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523-3777
Secret Garden Day Spa
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523-3420
Secret Garden Restaurant
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Silver Leaf
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Singing Sands Inn
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533-3022
Siripohn Thai Massage
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620-8718
Smith, Stan & Mary
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523-4306
South Environmental Association
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523-3377
Spectarte Gallery
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533-8019
Spilman, Ron
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600-8374
Splash Dive Center
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523-3058
Sunset Pointe Condos
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Taylor, Rand
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Taylor, Winston
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The Added Touch
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The Arches
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The Flamboyant
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The Maine Stay
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The North Beach
The Placencia Hotel & Residences
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The Villas at Cocoplum
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Tradewinds
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Tree of Life Massage Studio
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Trip N Travel
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Turtle Inn
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Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor
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Village Inn
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Waterfront Real Estate
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610-3264
Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar
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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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Yellow Bella
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Yount, Doran & Kim
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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
Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie
Annette & Sonny Vernon
Mary Smith - President
Ruth Turner & Fred Arbona
Bob & Lida Rodgers
Michael Potoker
Hannah Cowell
Frank Gagliano
Joy Leslie
David Kafka
Lou Nicolait
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
Kristine Small
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
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS OF THE 9TH ANNUAL PLACENCIA SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL!
Turtle Inn · NICH · Traveller’s Liquors · Wild Orchid Properties · Robert’s Grove Beach Resort · Mosquito Coast ·
Bowen & Bowen, Ltd. · Love FM · Placencia Village Council · Placencia Office Supply · Leslie Tech · Barefoot
Bar · Whipray Caye Lodge · Papaya Boutique · Tree of Life · Destinations Belize · Hatchet Caye Resort · Re/Max ·
The Added Touch · Insurance Corporation of Belize · Atlantic Bank · Rumfish Y Vino · Car Rental of Placencia ·
The Secret Garden · Doran’s Services · Placencia Adventures by Land or Sea ·
Coco Plum · Belize Bank · Kaj Expressions
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The Placencia Breeze– February 2012- Page 20
Grateful Dead Drummer
Plays at De Viners with
Emmeth Young and
Talla Walla
De Viners Lounge Bar had a spectacular start to 2012
when the world famous Grateful Dead drummer Bill
Kreutzmann joined the ever-popular Emmeth Young and
friends on stage in January. What ensued was a truly unforgettable, rip-roaring, jam session. Live fusions of local and
international rhythms, as well as regular live music shows
in general, is quickly making the Placencia Peninsula a
leader in Belize’s diverse music scene and attracting musicians from all over. This was not Kreutzmann’s first visit
to the Peninsula, and he is expected to return soon▪
Photos by LEE NYHUS
Top right corner: Lowe and Bill Kreutzmann brandish Grateful Dead Frisbees.
Above: Kreutzmann joins unsuspecting fans for drinks at De Viners.
Right: Emmeth Young and Talla Walla drums along with Kreutzmann.
January Correction: New Attitude Fashion Show
In the January issue of the Placencia Breeze, our report on the New Attitude
Fashion Show titled: “New Attitude Fashion Show Brought Unique and
Trendy Styles to the Peninsula,” we stated that Veda Sanchez is from Corozal
when she is from Orange Walk, and that Joris Hendrik is from Belmopan
instead of San Ignacio.
We would also like to mention the sponsors of the Placencia Village Council event: Chabil Mar Villas · Robert’s Grove Beach Resort · Wild Orchid
Properties · Casa Placencia · Julia’s Cabanas · Dianni’s Guest House · Barefoot Bar · Seaspray Hotel · Secret Garden Day Spa · Avadon Divers · Rumfish Y Vino · Belizean Nirvana · Maya Beach Hotel · Splash Dive Center ·
Whipray Caye · CPC Real Estate · The Placencia Hotel · Deb and Dave’s
Guesthouse · Builder’s Hardware · Tarpon Caye Lodge · John Howarth · Heineken · Anthony Whorton · Serenade Guest House · Tradewinds Cabanas ·
Captain Jak’s · Beautiful Faces · Out of Island Construction & Development
·Ritchie’s Bus · Capital Jewel Pawn Shop · A.L. Construction · LJ’s Store ·
Everyday Supermarket · Ming’s Supermarket · Charly’s Gifts · Leslie Tech
Services · Muzamanzie Photography · Belize Broadcasting Network · Southern Cable Network. ▪
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Turtle Inn Builds
New Barbecue
Grill at the Silk
Cayes
The popular barbecue grill stationed at one of the
islands in the Silk Cayes Marine Reserve where
guides usually cook up a delicious lunch for famished snorkelers, was in dire need of repair. For
many tour operators, it was an unwelcomed eyesore on the island.
Taking the opportunity to fix a controllable problem in the environment, Turtle Inn Resort stepped
up to the plate to construct a brand new concrete
grill. “We already had the supplies lying around,”
said Turtle Inn General Manager Martin Krediet.
“We might not be able to control plastic in the sea
or the floating sea weed, but at least we can do
something to make the island look nicer,” added
Krediet.
JASON SMITH
Nellie Catzim, executive director of the Southern
Environmental Association (SEA) who manages
the Silk Cayes, said Turtle Inn has been a committed supporter of their organization and has
made a number of contributions. “This is just one
of the more tangible ones that people can see,”
said Catzim. “They came to us and were willing
to offer their help, and of course, we welcomed
that.”
Krediet explained that this recent gift to SEA and
the Silk Cayes falls in line with Turtle Inn and
Coppola Resorts’ commitment and dedication to
fostering best practices in ecotourism and sustainable travel. ▪
Turtle Inn staff members lay bricks for new grill on
the Silk Cayes while lunch cooks on the old pit.
Most local tour operators run daily trips to the Silk
Cayes and the tasty lunch barbecue is almost as
popular as the snorkeling. (Source: mybelizeexperience.com)
Placencia Moorings Masters (PMM) Continue to
Protect the Reef With the Help of Generous Donors
By Marion Carr
PMM Project Coordinator, [email protected]
Since its inception six years ago, the Placencia
Mooring Masters (PMM) buoy project, which
works to protect reef and sea grass beds from anchor damage, is trudging along. Like with most
non-profits, the economic downturn has reduced
grant funding opportunities. Adding to the challenge of grant seeking, available funding is mostly
designated for Protected Marine Areas (PMA) or
education/research. Luckily, many people who
value our mission have helped us to continue the
struggle to save Belize’s reef.
At the start of 2011, PMM desperately needed materials such as rope, buoys, anchor pins and shackles to overhaul all installed buoys. Operational
funds obtained mostly through the sale of PMM
fundraising merchandise were low. This led us to
plea to local stakeholders and international friends
of PMM for donations of materials and equipment.
Thanks to a small CORAL micro grant and funds
raised by California friends of PMM, a complete
maintenance overhaul of installed buoys was carried out in February, April and May, but we ran out
of materials for some sites.
An unexpected offer of assistance came to us in
August from the Seakeepers International Society in USA. For
many years, the organization has
funded research into causes and
the impact of damage to the sea,
and through their own initiative
and networking, they contacted
our organization. Seakeepers liked
what they saw and offered PMM
sponsorship donation for the installation of one anchor mooring
buoy. At the same time, the new
owners of Robert’s Grove Beach
Resort and Robert’s Grove Diver
Center, concerned for the health of
the reef around Robert’s Caye,
readily donated nearly $3,000USD
of materials from our wish list. We
continued our fortune by completely checking off the remaining
items on our wish list when Splash
Dive Center, a long-time supporter
of the project, gave a generous
donation. Through the assistance
of the Belize Tourism Board and
the Ministry of Tourism, duty exemption was obtained for the shipment of these materials. Unfortu-
nately, PMM still had to pay the GST (12.5%)
and Environmental Tax (2%). This knocked a
huge hole in our funds allocated to conduct the
installation of the materials for the new donated
buoys.
Friesen, gave us a 30% discount and completed
the task in one day, and active PMM supporter
Lisa Carne donated her truck to transport the
pins.
California friends of PMM came to the rescue
with the funds raised from their autumn fundraiser held in November 2011. Then we realized
that we needed a breaker tool to install mooring
pins. Shane Adsett of ADCOR Construction in
Canada, a repeat returning visitor to Placencia,
saved the day with a donation of a brand new
breaker tool, which was shipped all the way from
Canada and exempted from duty thanks to the
Ministry of Tourism.
On, December 20, the first of the five buoys was
installed at Long Coco Caye. This buoy was
sponsored by the Seakeepers, and it is a double
pin installation rated for 60T. The volunteer crew
comprised of Erwin Westby (team leader and
underwater hydraulic breaker/hammer drill operator), Tulu Villanueva (diver assistant to drill operator), Martin Westby (site boat captain), Ed
Carr (hydraulic pump on the site boat operator)
and Lisa Carne (underwater photographer).
Splash Dive Center donated dive tanks and gears
for the crew.
On December 9, we held a workshop instructing
PMM participants how to splice the topside assemblies for five new buoy installations. Around
that time, we also tackled a quality control issue
with excessive galvanized finishing on the anchor
pins. This odd occurrence required taking all the
anchor pins to Industrial Machining Center in
Spanish Lookout to have threads re-tapped and
anchor pins assembled. The Center’s owner, Abe
Four more buoys were installed on January 14
and 15. As soon as a good weather window
opened and the crew was clear of flu symptoms at
Robert’s Caye, we completed three double pin
installations (60T) and one single pin installation
(40T). Crew volunteers for this installation, Ed,
Martin and Erwin used dive gear and tanks
(Please see PMM SUCCESS, page 23.)
PMM Success:
Continued from Page Twenty-Two
donated by Robert’s Grove Dive Center. Robert’s
Grove also donated fuel for equipment and boat
transportation, as well as accommodation and
food at the caye during the installations. Faygon
Villanueva also provided boat transportation during the installation process. Despite inclement
weather on January 16, the PMM crew managed
to clean two buoys at Long Coco Caye on the
way back to Placencia.
PMM takes this opportunity to sends out a huge
thank you to visitors who sailed with The Moorings earlier in December: David Gullion, Jason
Gullion, Linda Hummel, Mischa Recko and Dick
and Joanne Rosener who donated a collective
$250USD to the mooring buoy project. PMM
also thanks Mary Kelly for the $150USD Christmas donation in the name of Scott Carr who loves
sailing in Belize and has been a long-time supporter of the Mooring Buoy Project.
We’d also like to thank World Wildlife Fund
Belize for their $1,000BZD donation; the Angelus Press for giving PMM a 30% discount on banner promoting the sponsors and donors who enabled PMM to install five new anchor mooring
buoys.
We’d also like to thank the Placencia Chapter of
the BTIA and their staff at the Placencia Tourism
Center for their continuing support of the project
giving us free advertising space to promote PMM
fundraising merchandise, which they also sell at
their office. Last but not least, in support of our
upcoming maintenance trip, we extend our warmest thanks to Avadon Divers for their donation of
$200BZD and Robert’s Grove for donating fuel
for the site boat. We are still trying to raise an
additional $700BZD towards the costs for this
trip so if you want to help you can contact Marion
Carr, PMM project coordinator, at [email protected] or simply by purchasing any of
our PMM fundraising merchandise. One hundred
percent of sales goes right back into the project!
Also, follow us on Facebook to find out what
PMM is doing and has been doing http://
www.facebook.com/pages/Placencia-MooringsMasters-PMM-Placencia-Belize/
PMM
PMM’s successful
installation of a buoy,
which will serve to
protect the living
coral reef below.
PMM
PMM Volunteer Crew Members Erwin Westby, Martin Westby and Ed Carr take a moment at Robert’s Caye to
thank sponsors who made their Anchor Mooring Buoy Installations successful.
Young Artists Beautify Placencia in
First Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest
The brainchild of Festival Chairperson and BTIA Board Member Aline
Habib, the first ever Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest was one of the most
highly anticipated events at the 9thAnnual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival
– especially for the young people.
Ten teams of eager artists gathered at the sidewalk at 10 a.m. on Sunday
morning and worked busily until Contest Judge Gilvano Swasey of the
Image Factory made his rounds at 5 p.m..
The contest was officially sponsored by Placencia Office Supply and
greatly assisted by the Placencia Village Council who matched Wild Orchid Belize’s donation for all cash prizes. Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie of
Placencia Adventures by Land or Sea provided free masonry work to ensure that the designated “canvas” area was capped and smoothed out for
the artists. (Please see CHALK ART CONTEST, page 27.)
Above: Third Place Winners
Oscar Scott and Dominic
Rotier put the finishing
touches on their tropical
sunset scene.
Left: First Place Winners
Nancy and Nicole Leslie
impressed onlookers with
their bright hibiscus flowers.
Below: Second Place
Winners Ciara Vernon and
Joelle Godfrey work
diligently on their striking
vision of a peacock.
The Placencia Breeze/MUZAMANZIE
PHOTOGRAPHY
COMMUNITY briefs
Rotary Club of Placencia
ROTARY AUCTION
During the Holidays, members of the Rotary
Club of Placencia slow down on projects and
spend more time with family and friends, but,
work continues on events such as our twice a
month Bingo games and planning is always going on for future events and projects.
BINGO
The first Bingo game of the new year was held
on January 5 with a large, enthusiastic crowd
looking to cash in on the progressive jackpot.
The lucky winners were Suzan, Ken, Annie,
Jennie, Dick and Tracey (split pot), Doug and
Marilyn (split pot), Adrian, and Doug. The
“cover all” game was won by Doug who, despite
not completing his card in 49 balls or less, took
home a jackpot of over $100.
The second game was held on January 19 as another large crowd gathered for a chance at the
$1800+ progressive jackpot. The winners were
Charles, Leah, Twyla, Ken Kent, Mary, Adrian,
Edith, Carolyn, and Jannean. The “cover all”
progressive jackpot game was won by Yoli who,
despite not completing her card in 49 balls or
less, took home the largest jackpot yet for a single game.
As the jackpot grows, the crowds get larger and
the pots grow accordingly for each game, so,
anyone planning to play should try to arrive as
close to the start of the game as possible to make
sure they get a seat. Once again, we wish to
thank Kathy Anglin for calling most of the
games, the people that come out to play and support our efforts in the community, and J-Dees for
providing the venue.
The first big event of the new year was the Rotary Club of Placencia’s Auction, which was held
on the weekend of the Arts Festival. As the single largest fund raiser of the year for our Club,
work began in December to solicit donations of
items and services to be auctioned and continued
right up to the date of the event. Last year’s Auction raised over $8,000, which goes right back
into the community for causes such as the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department and the schools.
Items such as lodging, dinners, and services were
bid on by the enthusiastic crowd, which gathers
every year. Once again, we had the benefit of
hosting San Ignacio Rotarian Bill Butcher as our
auctioneer, guaranteeing that the bids were high
and the process entertaining.
Work has been completed on the Seine Bight
Preschool expansion; however, it has been noted
that some work is required on the original building to provide for better security for the entire
building. We have received estimates for this
work and are currently pursuing funding.
Based upon a suggestion by Placencia Rotarian
Sonny Vernon, the Board of Directors has voted
to raise funds and construct two picnic tables at
the sports field and one on the beach, two
benches on the beach, and renovate the donated
grill at the sports field. Upon receipt of Placencia
Village Council (PVC) approval for this work,
funds will be raised and the work will be completed by volunteers
from our Club and the
community.
Several other projects
and events are coming
up including the annual
Senior Lunch in May.
BINGO
WITH
THE ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA
FIRST & THIRD THURSDAYS EVERY MONTH
J-DEES RESTAURANT
6 p.m. SHARP
CASH PRIZES
PROGRESSIVE JACKPOT
CHECK US ON FACEBOOK – PLACENCIA ROTARY
COME OUT AND HELP YOUR COMMUNITY
MARCH 15
Fund raising is ongoing for this event as well as
exploring funding for the Fire Station and Trauma
Center planned for the land near the airstrip. The
PVC has provided some fill for the site and plans
are underway to secure more as well as determine
the site layout for maximum efficiency with the
emergency vehicles that will be housed there. We
have been planning this project for several years
and will continue working on it to provide for
better fire protection for the Peninsula as well as
emergency medical services.
OUR CLUB
The Rotary Club of Placencia is pleased to announce that our membership recently increased
by two as Elaine Hoch and Gail Smith were inducted as members in January. We look forward
to working with both of them in trying to make
our community the best it can be.
The annual election for Club Officers was held
with Wanda Stakutis being elected Secretary,
Sandra Steele as Treasurer, and Greg Valiton as
President-Nominee (2013-2014) on PresidentElect (2012-2013) Jim Weller’s Board of Directors. Jim will be selecting the remainder of his
Board of Directors, including Rotary Foundation,
Club Administrator, Public Relations, Service
Projects, and Membership in the coming weeks.
The Rotary Club of Placencia meets on Tuesdays
at 12:30 p.m. at Yoli’s. Please join us at one of
our meetings (lunch is only $10) and see what
you can do to help your community. ▪
COMMUNITY BRIEFS
Medical Supplies Donated to the
Placencia Community Health Center
Placencia Village
Council Says,
“Go Green!”
Park your car and enjoy walking!
PLACENCIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Above: Nurse Dawn Teul and the Palmers; Left: Dr. Alexis Caballero and
Dawn sort through supplies.
PLACENCIA COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
In December 2011, the Health Center
was given a special Christmas Gift.
Donors Don and Cindy Palmer of
Mission Bay Retreat House in Northern Mayan Beach donated boxes of
medical supplies to be used for general patient care.
Doing so will show that you’re thinking of the safety
of the safety of others, afford you the time to see
more of the village like our historic and scenic sidewalk (otherwise you’ve missed half of Placencia if
you don’t!), minimize wear and tear on your car,
protect the environment and save money on fuel! So,
the next time you drive into town, make use of the
parking lot in front of the Police Station, park on the
shoulder of the road some distance from the tacos
stand, the grocery store or the bank … and walk!
Make use of the parking spaces provided for you by
the respective businesses. Avoid blocking the doors
to the business places, especially the grocery stores
as these serve as exits in case of a fire. Join us in our
quest to address traffic congestion in the village!
PLACENCIA ASSASSINS
F.C.
GAME SCHEDULE
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
VS.
3 - March
7:30 p.m.
Isidorio Beaton
Stadium
10 - March
7:30 p.m.
Norman Broaster
Stadium
San Ignacio
United F.C.
18 - March
4:00 p.m.
Placencia Football
Field
Police Untd.
25 - March
4:00 p.m.
Marshalleck
Stadium
1 - April
4:00 p.m.
Toledo Union
Field
Paradise Freedom
Fighters
8 - April
4:00 p.m.
Placencia Football
Field
Belmopan Bandits
15 - April
4:00 p.m.
Placencia Football
Field
San Ignacio F.C.
Belmopan Bandits
Hancook
Verdes
PENINSULA SHOTOKAN KARATE
CLASS SCHEDULE
Held every other Wednesday and Friday
In Community Center:
Classes start promptly at 4:30 p.m.
For more information and registration, contact:
Robin McCutcheon, 610-4787
Wednesdays
Fridays
March 14
March 28
April 11
April 25
March 16
March 30
April 13
April 27
Much more than just
GRANITE
LARRY MATTHEWS
Our Sincere Condolences …
To the families of
Henry Anderson and
Dorothy Eiley
Our workshops also make kitchen cabinets,
furniture decorative wrought iron
concrete mouldings and much more!
Call 610-3655 for your free consultation
Architectural Accents Ltd.
See our ad in the Yellow Pages or
Visit our web site at www.architecturalaccents.bz or come
to our workshop at 899 Yellowtail Snapper Drive, Vista Del Mar
Parts & vehicles available
anywhere in Belize!
Placencia, Belize
Located North of Scotia Bank
Phone: 622-7104
Phone: 628-6447
www.captainjaks.com
Captain Shark’s
Representative in
Southern Belize
Brand New Golf
Carts!
Kayaks · Bicycles
Automatic Scooters
Volunteer Fire Department
Prepares for Taste of the
Peninsula Fundraiser
By Cindy Weller
Event Organizer, [email protected]
The Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department will once again present A Taste of the
Peninsula on Saturday March 10th in Placencia.
This annual event is our signature fundraiser for the volunteer firefighters and
has become hugely popular with our introduction of the theme of A Taste of the
Peninsula.
We invite our best chefs up and down the Peninsula (from hotels, restaurants,
food carts, as well as individuals who love to cook) to donate a specialty dish,
providing our guests with a mouth-watering array of culinary delights.
Our music for the evening comes from a lineup of spirited local artists, all of
whom are donating their performances in support of the volunteer firefighters. Expect them to perform on their own, but don’t be surprised when they mix
it up between themselves and keep the party rocking.
Throughout the evening winners are announced for our raffle, eagerly anticipated due to the quality and quantity of prizes generously donated each year by
our own business community and points beyond.
A Taste of the Peninsula will be held Saturday, March 10 at The Tipsy Tuna in
Placencia with “Tasting” from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. and music, dancing and cash bar
from 6 p.m. until 2 a.m.
Tickets are $35 each or 2 tickets for $50, tickets for children under 10 are $10,
and those who wish to enjoy the evening without food pay just a $10 admission. Tickets to win our incredible raffle prizes are only $5 each or 5 tickets for
$20.
This is a party you don’t want to miss! All proceeds benefit the Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department. ▪
Chalk Art Contest
Continued from Page Twenty-three
The young artists were a little concerned when
Sunday turned out to be a cloudy day with sporadic light showers, but realized quickly that the
dampened sidewalk made the colors of their
pieces pop even more.
Prizes for the contest were as follows:
1st prize: $200 cash prize; $50 gift certificate
from Kaj Expressions Jewelry at Treasure Box;
one free massage from The Secret Garden Day
Spa and a $50 gift certificate from Papaya Boutique
2nd prize: $150 cash prize; $30 gift certificate
from Kaj Expressions Jewelry at Treasure Box
and $30 gift certificate from Papaya Boutique.
3rd prize: $100 cash prize.
9th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival Chairperson Aline Habib gets ready to announce chalk
contest prize winners on Sunday. Habib’s idea of
beautifying the sidewalk with art is expected to continue for years to come. The Placencia BTIA hopes
to garner even more participants in 2013.
The Placencia Breeze/
MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY
Placencia Peninsula Liquor License
Notifications: February 2012
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Andrea Villanueva and Elena
Cuellar are applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be
operated at PARTY PELICAN, Frigate Caye, Stann Creek District, under the
Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Paul Bulman is applying for a
Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at
BOSON’S CHAIR, Placencia Village, Placencia Peninsula, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
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,
kitchens, washer/dryer, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet & some of the most
stunning views on the Placencia peninsula. King and/or queen beds. Sleep
sofas & roll away beds available.
Spacious bathrooms, some w/
whirlpool tubs. Freshwater pool and
pool bar/lounge area. Complimentary
bicycles for guests. Golf carts and
kayaks available for rent. Gift shop
on site. Located ¼ mile south of
Placencia Airstrip and 1 mile north of
Placencia Village. Call 523-3227 or
email [email protected]
for availability & rates.
One World Rentals: Eight
beautiful, comfortable and
immaculate studios and apartments
around an attractive courtyard . Cable
TV, free wireless internet access, airconditioning, fully equipped kitchen,
private bathroom, fully screened,
hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish”
restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants.
www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at
5233103 or 6209975. Email: [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
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
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]
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: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens,
clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp
kayaks, bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza 523-3010
Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach
featuring 6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2
garden view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site
serving breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy
Hour 4 – 6 pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck
area. Free Wi-Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal
boats and golf cart available for rent. Tel: 533-3022
Email:
[email protected] Website: www.singingsands.com
The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort.
Beachfront accommodations w/2 Restaurants Seaside and Habanero, 3 Pools,
Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service
Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie
Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales.
www.robertsgrove.com, [email protected]. For more info cal us @ 523
-3565!
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: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the
reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks,
Moorings and all the
Caribbean Breeze you can
handle are available. Prime
Diving and Fishing location.
Come for a day, a night or
more. Reservation day trips or
lodging call 523-3565
Robert’s Caye: Robert’s
Caye is just 10 miles from
Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a
one acre island with 4
charming cabanas built
partially over the water. Each
cabana is outfitted w/ a king
bed, full bathroom, hot and
cold running showers, and a
private terrace with
hammocks. A small
restaurant and bar, also built
over the water, serves three
meals daily. An deal setting
for honeymooners and
sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal
clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and
snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a
night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565
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 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room,
and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals
are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the
natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of
beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and
even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the
southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian
Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE:
501-608-8130, CELL: 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 the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the
Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach,
specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced
dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open
7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email
[email protected].
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 533-3022 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 523-4017 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
533-3022 or email [email protected].
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
More Safety Tips from the Peninsula
Volunteer Fire Department
Be courteous when driving. If and when you hear a siren, safely check rear
view and side view mirrors for a fire truck, ambulance or police. Safely pull
to the side in a safe area and allow them to pass.
When at a fire scene, and you are physically able and want to help, ask a firefighter, “What can I do?” Always be on the lookout for powerlines – up or
down on ground. Always consider them live! Let someone on the scene
know.
Smoke detectors save lives. If you do have a smoke detector, check it once a
month to see that it is still working. Change the battery every January 1.
ADVERTISE IN THE PLACENCIA BREEZE!
CALL 523-4045 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF
ADVERTISING RATES &
ADVERTISING SIZE SHEET
(PAGES 28-30 ARE PAID LISTINGS. ADD YOUR
LINE ADS TODAY!)
The Placencia Breeze is a monthly publication by the
Placencia Chapter of the
Belize Tourism Industry Association.
Staff: Jolie Pollard (editor) and Apolo Caliz.
Get your
Placencia
Mooring
Masters
T-shirt at the
Placencia
Tourism
Center
And
Sunova
Beach
Gift Shop
Profits help
protect our
Barrier
Reef
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUBSCRIBE TO
THE PLACENCIA BREEZE?
The Breeze offers an annual mailing subscription!
Within the country of Belize: $20.00Bze per year (12 Issues)
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PLACENCIA TOURISM CENTER
Please mail your subscription and
payment to:
The Placencia Breeze
Placencia Tourism Center
Pt. Placencia
Stann Creek District
Belize, Central America
For Your Information Courtesy of Placencia Tourism Center
(Headquarters of the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association)
BUS TRANSPORTATION
PLANE TRANSPORTATION
RITCHIE’S: 523-3806
TROPIC AIR: 523-3410
MAYA ISLAND AIR: 523-3472
Placencia → Dangriga:
Dangriga → Placencia :
Monday thru Saturday:
6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m.
Sundays:
7 a .m.; 12:45 pm; 2:30 p.m.
Monday thru Saturday:
11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.
Sundays:
11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m.
OTHER COMMUNITY NUMBERS
Placencia Village Council: 523-3396
Placencia Water Board: 523-4036
Placencia Post Office: 523-3104
Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660
Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554
Visit the Placencia Tourism Center for bus schedule from Dangriga to
Belmopan and Belize City.
Also check with us for ADO bus schedules to Mexico.
BOAT TRANSPORTATION
Placencia Police Station
HOKEY POKEY: 523-2376
503-3142
Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek:
6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m and 6 p.m.
(except on Sundays).
Officer in Charge: Sgt. Benguche, 633-8287
PC #1109 Jeff Augustine: 665-2972
Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia:
6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, &
4:30p.m.
PC #80 Dorian Chee: 630-4890
SC Omar Castillo: 661-1523
Placencia Tourism Police Office
D’EXPRESS: 626-8835
503-3181
Placencia (Shell Gas Station) → Big Creek (Immigration)→
Puerto Cortez, Honduras: Every Friday at 9:30 a.m.
*** Tickets Sold at Placencia Tourism Center; $110 Bze each.***
Officer in Charge: Yadira Jones, 665-3756
EMERGENCIES
IN CASE OF FIRE
Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292
Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located behind the
school, Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30
a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 and weekends after 5 p.m., Dr. Alexis works by appointments
•
only.
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328
•
Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
•
POLICE:
Placencia Police Station: 503-3142
Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181
Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148
Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES: 523-3207 or 523-4309
•
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
POLICE PLACENCIA:
KATHY ANGLIN:
503-3142
503-3148
626-0667
STEVE WADE:
503-3069
PHILLIP MOLINA:
625-4636
503-3222
SEINE BIGHT POLICE:
Fireman stationed at the
Placencia Police Station
BEACH FRONT
INCOME PROPERTY
GREAT INVESTMENT
VISIT
MALACATEBEACH.COM
626-0096
Employment Looking for energetic live‐in housekeeper who likes children For Interview: Contact Patti Bradley at 669‐6312 or 670‐2034 OPENING HOURS
TUESDAY-SATURDAY
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Contact: 670-3665
We buy and sell used
boats and motors.
Captain Shark’s Boatyard.
226-4157 or 610-4470
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