San Pedro says "farewell" to Sir Barry Bowen

A memorial service for the late Sir Barry Bowen was held this afternoon at the Island Academy. Islanders joined the Bowen family to bid a farewell to the Belizean entrepreneur. The Celebration of his life commenced with a Special Tribute courtesy of the students of the Island Academy.

Speeches in honor of Sir Bowen were presented by Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr., Raymond Bowers, Dennis Woodriff, Wolfram Koehler, Johnny Grief, Henry Beissner, Shelley Stonesifer, Michael Bowen, Zander Bowen, Dustin Bowen, and Courtney Bowen.

Sir Barry Bowen passed from this life the evening of February 26th, 2010. Sir Barry was born in Belize City, Belize and made San Pedro, Ambergris Caye his home.

Sir Barry is survived by his loving wife Lady Dixie Bowen and his six children (Shelley Stonesifer, Kevin, Michael, Zander, Dustin and Courtney) and ten grandchildren. Sir Barry is also survived by his brother Bruce Bowen and his sister Pamela Pull.

A State Funeral for Sir Barry Bowen will be held on Tuesday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. in St. John's Cathedral in Belize City.

The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all those who have supported us during this time of loss.

-The Bowen Family

Police vehicle crashes enroute to PolyClinic

He had gone to enjoy a night out at Big Daddy's Night Club, unfortunately for one individual the night didn't end up so well. He got into an altercation which led to him bieng stabbed. He proceeded to head to the San Pedro Police Department where he placed a complaint. Realizing the extent of the victim's wound, police officers proceeded to call Dr. Otto Rodriguez to administer medical attention. Dr. Rodriguez, the victim and two officers boarded the silver pick up enroute to the PolyClinic. At the corner of Pescador Drive and Tarpon Street, the police vehicle experienced a malfunction when the brakes didn't work. This caused the vehicle to crash into the San Pedro Roman Catholic School's fence. Assistance was received and the victim was transported to the PolyClinic. Requiring medical attention too was Dr. Rodgriuez who broke his leg and one of the officers who was also complaining of pain.

Bowen Crash Victims Identified

Michael Casey and his young family all died Friday while on board a private plane piloted by Sir Barry Bowen.

Mike Casey, his wife Jill and their two children, a three year old and a baby, were all passengers in the plane when it went down off the coast of Belize late Friday afternoon. No one survived.

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Sir Barry Bowen - Rest in Peace

Bottling magnate Sir Barry Bowen died last night when the private plane he was piloting crashed south of San Pedro Town on Ambergris Caye. Reports are that the 64 year old Bowen was flying to his home in San Pedro with four other passengers. The other passengers are reported to be employees of Bowen and were school teachers at the Gallon Jug school. The couple, along with their two small children also perished. The plane crashed within range of the San Pedro Municipal Airport in a marshy area a fair distance south of the airstrip. An experienced pilot, Bowen has been flying for over 40 years. The plane was a Cessna 272 with a turbine engine. Similar to the ones used by the small airlines.

Sir Bowen was a prominent businessman, developer, bottling magnate and one of Belize’s wealthiest men. His company, Bowen and Bowen Bottling Works owns Belikin Beer, Guinness Stout and Coca Cola, Fanta, Sprite and Crystal Water bottling operations. Bowen and Bowen company was started by his father in the 1930s. Barry Bowen bought the company from his father in 1978.

Bowen is survived by his five children; four sons, one daughter and his wife, Dixie.