Happy Independence Day Belize!!

Belize officially turned 29 years old today September 21. After the official ceremonies, which included torch bearers, drummers, majorettes, The Belize Coast Guard's gun salute, and Mayor Elsa Paz's official midnight GRITO, it was time for fireworks...Happy Independence Day Belize - Long Live Belize!!

Later this evening (starting around 2pm Tuesday afternoon) - the official Independence Day Parade and Jump Up will be held. Be sure to come out to see the beautiful floats and feel the independence spirit!!

Traffic Accident on Pescador Drive

In the early afternoon hours of Monday, September 20th, there were reports of a traffic accident that occurred in front of a popular restaurant on Pescador Drive. The accident occurred at approximately 2:30pm and involved a cream-colored parked golf cart and a white truck. Information received from the San Pedro Police Department revealed that both parties decided to settle out of court, and hence the matter is no longer under investigation.

Belize Athletes bring home 8 medals

Press Release - The Belize Amateur Athletic Association - September 20th 2010 - The Belize Amateur Athletic Association is proud to welcome back the athletes that represented Belize at the 21st Central American Championships of Athletics in Guatemala City, Guatemala. Even though participation at the meet was at one point in jeopardy, due to financial constraints on the new Executive, and despite the long and difficult journey, by bus, the team endured and persevered. The end results are nothing short of impressive; seven (7) athletes, accompanied by the B.A.A.A President, all performed admirably and exceeded expectations, winning a total of eight (8) medals (3 Gold, 3 Silver & 2 Bronze) and proving that Belizean Athletes are always contenders if given a chance.
The Association once again congratulates Team Belize for their efforts, sacrifices and stellar representation of our country and urges the community to support the athletes that keep making our country proud.

Full Results:

Females

Kaina Martinez - 100 Meters, 12.55s, 1st Place

- 200 Meters, 25.54s, 1st Place

- Long Jump, 5.48 meters, 3rd Place

Tricia Flores - Long Jump, 5.89 meters (New CA Record!), 1st Place

- 100 Meters, 12.72s, 2nd Place

- 200 Meters, 26.22s, 7th Place

Kay De Vaughn - High Jump, 1.60 Meters, 2nd Place

- Triple Jump, 11 Meters, 5th Place

Charnelle Enriquez - High Jump, 1.40Meters, 4th Place

Tricia Flores - 100 Meter Relay, 50.75s, 3rd Place

Kaina Martinez

Charnelle Enriquez

Kay De Vaughn

Kaina Martinez - 400 Meter Relay, 27.26s, 2nd Place

Tricia Flores

Charnelle Enriquez

Kay De Vaughn

Males

Jaryl Mariano - Long Jump, 6.68 meters, 7th Place

- 100 meters, 12.58s, 5th (heat 2)

Chavis Lopez - 400 Meters, 52.72s, 6th Place

Denroy Nembhard - 1500 Meters, 4 min.-34.02 sec, 7th Place

Final Medal Count: 3 Gold, 3 Silver, 2 Bronze!!

Congratulations to the team - go Belize Athletes!!

Children Rally in San Pedro!!!!

This morning, the various schools of San Pedro gathered for the yearly Children’s Rally. – hundreds of students converged in the streets of San Pedro. Dressed in Red White and Blue, the children marched along the major streets of the Island, chanting, “Que Viva – Belize” . The children returned to the various schools after the parade, where they enjoyed snacks, games and music.

Tourism SICA Ministers meeting in San Pedro Town

l-r: Hon. Luis Simo, Hon. Alan Flores, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr., Mrs. Carmelita Heredia, Hon. Napolian Duarte

Belize is hosting a high level Tourism Sistema de la Integracion Centroamericana (SICA) meeting on Ambergris Caye. Tourism Ministers from all Central American counties will be participating in a series of follow up meetings on pending SICA issues. As part of the SICA meetings, the Central American Tourism Council (CATC) and the Regional Tourism Private Sector Association (FEDECATUR) are participating in the meetings.

The SICA Tourism Ministers are Luis Simo from the Dominican Republic, Alan Flores from Costa Rica, Napolian Duarte from El Salvador, Myra Salinas from Nicaragua, Roberto Robles from Guatemala, Nelly Jerez from Honduras, Sarah Sanchez from Panama and Manuel Heredia from Belize. Belize’s Minister of Tourism Hon. Manuel Heredia is the current Pro-Temp President of SICA.

The meeting is running from Thursday September 16^th to Saturday September 18^th at Banyan Bay Resort in San Pedro Town.