The San Pedro Sun and Visitor Guide

Friday, January 14, 2011

Prime Minister Meets with Major Shareholders in CPBL

Press Release - Belmopan- January 14th 2011- Under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dean Barrow, the two major shareholders in Citrus Products of Belize Ltd (CPBL) met and agreed on a strategy that hopefully will bring them closer together for the good of the citrus industry and for the good of Belize.

At the meeting held today, Banks Holdings was represented by Sir Allan Fields and Mr Richard Cozier, while the Citrus Growers Association and affiliates were represented by Mr. Denzil Jenkins, Mr. Henry Anderson, Ms. Rosella Zabaneh, Mr. Jeffrey Locke and Mr. Eccleston Irving. Mr. Alan Slusher, Adviser to the Minister of Finance, was also present at the meeting.

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Capital Tour by Horseback courtesy of Tropic Air

Tropic Air extended an invitation to several agents to join the crew for a FAM trip today Friday. Guests fly out from San Pedro to Belmopan. Upon arrival, they are helped on their horses, which they ride for the "Capital Tour" by horseback.

Special thanks to Anthony Hunt for the photos, and Julie Kee for the invite!

Read more on the trip in an upcoming issue of the Visitor's Guide.

Thursday, January 13, 2011

First Cook-off held at Tackle Box to aid SAGA

It was a night for feasting on all things Italian on Wednesday, January 12, when Tackle Box hosted the first cook-off to help raise funds for SAGA Humane Society. There were several entries, and lots of eager tummies lined up to sample all manner of tasty treats.

At the end of the night, the winner chosen was Tanya Mejia, employee at Tackle Box. Lots of funds were raised for SAGA and everyone was happy to have helped!!