Thursday, December 16, 2010

"Love Sleigh" parades through town

Love FM had a "Love Sleigh" parade through town tonight spreading Christmas cheer to La Isla Bonita. With golf carts and vehicles, and not one but two, Santas, handing out candy to onlookers, the spirit of Christmas is definitely upon us.
Love FM makes it an annual tradition to spread joy throughout the country - with Love Sleighs visiting various locations countrywide.
Grand Belizean Estates joined in the parade with their very own Santa...

Merry Christmas to all, from the crew at Love FM!!

Ground breaking ceremony held for newly named "John Greif Airport"

A ground breaking ceremony for the rehabilitation and upgrading of the airstrip was held today Thursday, December 16, 2010 on location at the San Pedro Airstrip. On hand for this momentous occasion were Michael Singh (current CEO of Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation & Culture), Captain Carlos Salazar, President of the Board of Directors (COCESNA), Mr. Bayardo Paguada, Executive President (COCESNA), Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr. (Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture) and Mr. Kenworth Tillett (Belize Ports Authority).
Minister Heredia addresses the gathered crowd.
The airstrip’s new name was also announced at the groundbreaking ceremony. What was always known as the San Pedro Airstrip is now going to be called “John Greif Airport”.Read more in the next issue of The San Pedro Sun.

Presidents of Honduras and El Salvador arrive for SICA meeting

Honduran President Porfirio Lobo and El Salvador's President Carlos Mauricio Funes touched down on Ambergris Caye today on their way to the SICA conference being held at Coco Beach Resort.
A press conference is scheduled to take place later this afternoon, and details will be posted/printed after...

Island Academy Christmas Program Delights the Crowd

Students at the Island Academy delighted friends and family last night with their annual Christmas program. The evening of musical performances by the students entertained the crowd with classic holiday pageantry, songs and dance.