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This week's issue, July 17th, 2008. Vol 17 #28
Thursday, July 17, 2008
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
New Ranchito/Corozal Airstrip Inaugurated
On a very sunny day in the Corozal District, the inauguration of the New Ranchito/Corozal Airstrip took place today, Wednesday, July 16th. Distinguished guests, dignataries and the media gathered for the official ribbon cutting ceremonies of of the newly restored airstrip. Mistress of Ceremony was Mrs. Barbara Miller, Chairlady of the Belize Airport Authority who welcomed Hilberto Campos, Mayor of Corozal Town to deliver the Welcome Address. Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation delivered the Keynote Address in which he stated that with since taking office five months ago, the Government of Belize has taken power. He continued by saying that a lot has been accomplished and a promised that a lot more would be done. After the formalities, the cutting of the ribbon was next and this marked the airstrip officially open. Honorable Manuel Heredia and Chairlady Barbara Miller had the honor to cut the ribbon. The congregate then gathered for snacks, drinks and some celebratory champagne!
Aerial shot of the newly constructed Ranchito/Corozal Airstrip.
A large crowd showed up for the formailities, here, Arthur Hoy delivers the invocation.
Mayor of Corozal Town, Hilberto Campos delivering the Welcome Address.
Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr. gave an elightening speech on the accomplishments of the Government and stressed the need for "value for our money".
Chairlady of the Belize Airports Authority Barbara Miller alongside Honorable Manuel Heredia were given the honor of cutting the ribbon. Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Help Take a Bite Out of Extinction!!!
On Tuesday evening, in an effort to better educate local tour operators and guides as well as hotel personnel and the general public, a team from the American Crocodile Endangered Sanctuary located in the Toledo District (ACES) and Andre Lopez, Wildlife Officer for the Belize Forest Service held a two hour presentation at the Lion’s Den. Although the crowd was small, OIC Dennis Arnold and several police officers attended the presentation along with a handful of concerned residents.
Special guest speaker Marisa Tellez, a Zoologist from the LA Zoo in California, USA and a Crocodilian Parasitological Research Student at UCLA, who is studying at ACES, started the program with a Power Point presentation. Beginning with a disturbing video of an experienced “croc trainer” who ends up losing an arm while showcasing his act, the stage is set that crocs are serious business. Over the millennium their physiological adaptations have allowed them to long outlive their ancestors and they play a key part in our marine ecosystem.
Now, listed as an endangered species, their world wide population has been reduced to less than 20,000 and Belize is considered one of the last strongholds for the dwindling population.
Andre Lopez, Wildlife Officer for the Belize Forest Service followed the presentation and outlined the laws under the Belize Wildlife Protection Act. Under the Act “wildlife” means all undomesticated mammals, bids and reptiles and all parts, eggs and nests of any of these life forms. With the exception of permitted hunting, it is illegal to kill or molest (annoy, interfere with or disturb) such wildlife and in the case of endangered species these laws are very specific, and feeding them is strictly prohibited.
It was agreed that continued education throughout the community was paramount and that the more the police force learned about the laws the better equipped they would be to enforce them.
Special guest speaker Marisa Tellez, a Zoologist from the LA Zoo in California, USA and a Crocodilian Parasitological Research Student at UCLA, who is studying at ACES, started the program with a Power Point presentation. Beginning with a disturbing video of an experienced “croc trainer” who ends up losing an arm while showcasing his act, the stage is set that crocs are serious business. Over the millennium their physiological adaptations have allowed them to long outlive their ancestors and they play a key part in our marine ecosystem.
Now, listed as an endangered species, their world wide population has been reduced to less than 20,000 and Belize is considered one of the last strongholds for the dwindling population.
Andre Lopez, Wildlife Officer for the Belize Forest Service followed the presentation and outlined the laws under the Belize Wildlife Protection Act. Under the Act “wildlife” means all undomesticated mammals, bids and reptiles and all parts, eggs and nests of any of these life forms. With the exception of permitted hunting, it is illegal to kill or molest (annoy, interfere with or disturb) such wildlife and in the case of endangered species these laws are very specific, and feeding them is strictly prohibited.
It was agreed that continued education throughout the community was paramount and that the more the police force learned about the laws the better equipped they would be to enforce them.
Monday, July 14, 2008
33rd Lions' Board of Directors (BOD) Installation
Seven members were sworn in and made part of the club.
On a splendid Saturday evening, Lionism was supreme as Lion members, friends, and family convened at the Lion's Den to celebrate and install the new Board of Directors for fiscal year 2008 - 2009. Senator Eiden Salazar took to honor of leading the Lion's club for the year 2008-2009 as Lion's President. During this opportunity, Lions also installed eight new members to its club. After they swore to keep the oath and accepted the terms set forth, the new Lions were were officially included as part of the Lion's Club. After the formalities, a scrumptious turkey dinner was served by the delightful staff at the Belize Bank. The night was enjoyed by all who attended, be sure to get a copy of Thursday's paper for more details and pictures.
Miss Nita Marin was the godmother for Bernadette in the installation.
Senator Eiden Salazar was officially sworn in as Lions President for 2008-2009.Thursday, July 10, 2008
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