During the months of June to October, the conch harvesting season is closed to protect the species to allow them to spawn and replenish stock. Now you can enjoy all the great conch dishes! The season runs from October 1st to July.
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Conch season opens
Yesterday, October 1st marked an important date for fishermen throughout Belize: the Opening of conch season.
During the months of June to October, the conch harvesting season is closed to protect the species to allow them to spawn and replenish stock. Now you can enjoy all the great conch dishes! The season runs from October 1st to July.
During the months of June to October, the conch harvesting season is closed to protect the species to allow them to spawn and replenish stock. Now you can enjoy all the great conch dishes! The season runs from October 1st to July.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
SJC places 1st in College Volleyball
On Saturday, a total of six junior colleges rendezvoused in San Pedro for the annual ATLIB volleyball competition. This year it was hosted by the San Pedro Junior College which brought both male and female teams to the isla for an all day battle in volleyball supremacy. During the day it was evident who the strongest teams were and after all was said and done, St. John's Junior College walked away with both glory, and bragging rights as both female and male teams placed first. We must say 'congrats' to SJC for their athleticism, sportsmanship and excitement they brought to the games! Here are some highlights.....
The top three teams will return to La Isla (tentative) in the coming weeks where they will play in the National competition against all the other winners around the country.
The top three teams will return to La Isla (tentative) in the coming weeks where they will play in the National competition against all the other winners around the country. Monday, September 29, 2008
Cayo District's Macal River reaches new heights!
On Saturday, September 27th, the Macal River that flows between the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio rose to new, higher levels. Below are some photos taken on a regular day, and following are pictures sent to us by Elias Avella (courtesy of Eve's Computer Services). Note the lowlying bridge submerged and nearly impassable.
Before
(During, Present Day)
(During, Present Day)
Friday, September 26, 2008
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Thursday, September 25, 2008
Brightening smiles at Smile Clinic
Volunteer dentists brighten kids’ smiles 
The Holy Cross Anglican School houses its own modern, air conditioned dental clinic on the school premises, and every chance they get, US dentists volunteer their time to the school to tend to the children’s dental needs. Solicited by Dr. Mark Johnson a long time resident to San Pedro, the volunteer teams find themselves embracing the experience and assist with the many cases of poor hygiene practices that the kids are faced with on a day to day basis. 
The team arrived last week and is comprised of Dr. Dwight Salmon, Dr. Tom Cable, and Dr. Deanna Cable who hail from New Mexico. The team held clinics at the San Pedro Smile Clinic Too from Tuesday, September 23rd to Friday, September 26th and the kids are very much delighted that they are here for their next check up. From fillings to extractions and teeth counts, before each child leaves they are supplied with a bag of toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a toy for their brave efforts. 
Dr. Mark Johnson
The Holy Cross Anglican School houses its own modern, air conditioned dental clinic on the school premises, and every chance they get, US dentists volunteer their time to the school to tend to the children’s dental needs. Solicited by Dr. Mark Johnson a long time resident to San Pedro, the volunteer teams find themselves embracing the experience and assist with the many cases of poor hygiene practices that the kids are faced with on a day to day basis. 
The team arrived last week and is comprised of Dr. Dwight Salmon, Dr. Tom Cable, and Dr. Deanna Cable who hail from New Mexico. The team held clinics at the San Pedro Smile Clinic Too from Tuesday, September 23rd to Friday, September 26th and the kids are very much delighted that they are here for their next check up. From fillings to extractions and teeth counts, before each child leaves they are supplied with a bag of toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and a toy for their brave efforts. 
Dr. Mark JohnsonSpecial thanks to hosts Vernon and Francis Wilson of Holy Cross, Cholos for donating the golf cart, Sunbreeze Suites for the hotel rooms and Maya Island Air for the discounted air fare. The team is scheduled for another smile clinic in November of this year. Kudos to the gang for continuing the effort for brighter smiles.
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