Tropical Island Academy Fundraiser

Be sure to visit the Boca del Rio beach at Wayo’s Beachside Beernet on Sunday, March 6th, for “Tropical Island Academy’s BEACH BBQ BLAST.” A BBQ grilling competition is ‘heating up!’ Each classroom will be grilling delicious dishes for all to enjoy while competing against each other for “Most Delicious!” Representing Beginners & Infant I will be Patrick Houghton of Cayo Espanto. Grilling for the boys and ‘grrrls’ of Infant 1 & Infant 2 will be Amy Knox of Wild Mango’s. Charles Worthington of Estelle’s by the Sea will BBQ for Standards 1 & 2, and PJ Leslie of Latitudes Café joins John Harvey, Grill Master of Robin’s Restaurant, to support Standards 4 & 5.
The entire community is invited to eat well and enjoy beach games - with lots of prizes from enthusiastic sponsors. Thanks to Bowen and Bowen Ltd., Running W Meats, Gallon Jug Agroindustry, and Suya Tours for getting the party started. Gifts and prizes from many active sponsors will be given away in an array of games and competitions for boys, girls, and grown-ups of all ages! Thanks to Chan Chich Eco-Lodge, Changes in Latitudes, Cayo Espanto, Wine de Vine, Amigos del Mar, Lil’ Alfonse Tours, Sol Spa, Ocean Essence Water Top Spa, Heaven’s Hair and Nails, Mariano’s Ice Cream and Yogurt, and more to come! Spend a day at the beach, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM, for a good cause: the enthusiastic students of the Island Academy. No entrance fee!

Tragic news tonight – Sir Barry Bowen is dead at 64.

Sir Barry Bowen

A terrible plane crash claimed the life of Barry Bowen, who was piloting his private plane, and the lives of two employees along with their two children, a three year old and a baby.

The plane crashed at an area south west of the DFC Subdivision in a marshy swampy location. The white single propeller airplane was on its back and rescue efforts attempted to turn the plane right side up in order to remove the bodies from the wreckage.

This is tragic news to the country of Belize. The most sincere condolences to the family and friends of the late Sir Barry Bowen.

Island Academy Vegas Extravaganza!!

The Island Academy invited card players (over 18) to a night of “Bet$ for Text$,” at Pedro’s Inn. “Education is a Big Deal,” was the theme for a night of Bingo, Blackjack, and ‘Belize’ Hold ‘Em. Teachers were the featured Belize Bingo callers and professional dealers ran the table games of Blackjack, and ‘Belize’ Hold ‘Em. Raffle drawings and prizes were given throughout the night. Generous sponsors donated many exciting gift packages, and added excitement while supporting The Island Academy’s 2009-10 school year drive for new textbooks and workbooks.

The sign at the entrance...

getting stamped!
what beautiful ladies to welcome you to the show!

Small World Band provided the good music!

Teachers went around to the tables selling Jell-o shots...

raffle tickets...

...and Lisa Anderson kept everyone entertained with her witty commentary and Bingo calling!

Happy parents enjoying a night of fun for school!

The beer flowed...

...games were hot!