Friday, December 4, 2009

Fire in Caye Caulker

News reached The San Pedro Sun office that there was a fire at Caye Caulker. Two houses were completely destroyed on the end of Park Street and Seaside and one structure received partial damage. Three families lost everything. Two persons have been detained. Read more in the next issue of The San Pedro Sun.

4th Annual Boat Parade

Final preparations are ongoing for the 4th Annual Christmas Lights Boat Parade. The event is schedule for Saturday December 5th in San Pedro Town. The Holiday Boat Parade brings a wonderful night to San Pedro with lighted boats decorated in themes that rival some of the best parade "floats" with some of the most artistic Christmas designs.The parade starts at 6:30 PM and this year's parade route begins in Boca del Rio and heads south, passes all of the San Pedro shoreline and makes the turn-around at Caribbean Villas Resort, heads back to Boca del Rio and then the final leg to Central Park for all of the festivities. This year's festivities include the wonderful viewing of the lighted boats, Santa visiting the docks with goodies, face painting, music by DJ Debbie, awards and more. The kids can also take advantage of taking their picture with Santa.

ACCSD to file injuction against SPTC

The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) on Friday, was back before Honorable Justice Hafiz in Belize’s Supreme Court where they were contesting a claim against Dave Mitchell and Grand Belizean Estates.
ACCSD’s claim #775 of 2009 is for: TO READ MORE click here

Thursday, December 3, 2009

Town Christmas Tree lit!

San Pedro Town's Christmas Tree was officially lit at a ceremony last night held at Central Park. Under the auspices of the San Pedro Town Council, the tree stood tall and proud and utilizes 5,000 lights to shine. The beginning of the Christmas Season is here!

The Lodge at Chaa Creek; a touch of nature and a taste of the past and present

Part of the natural beauty of Belize is its lush and green rainforest which is abundant in flora and fauna. But there is more to just the verdant rainforest, Belize also offers an uncommon but sacred trip into the past, with a scope into the new world. There is a secret little place, nestled in the heart of Belize’s unspoiled rainforest. From the moment you step foot on it, it magically but also naturally transfers your mind into the secrets of the past – the Lodge at Chaa Creek.

Chaa Creek’s 365 acre private reserve, offers you a truly unforgettable rainforest experience with the opportunity to have an encounter with remains of the past Mayan civilization. Miles upon miles of forested trail will eventually lead to a Natural History Centre, Butterfly Farm and Rainforest Medicine Trail, an Organic Maya Farm, a full service Spa, new eco-friendly swimming pool, and a fully equipped Conference Centre. Chaa Creek also offer various other experiences such bird watching, mountain biking, horseback riding and canoeing in the Macal River. Not too far away is one of Belize pristine Mayan temples, Xunantunich, which adds to the natural beauty and attractions at Chaa Creek.

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