Big Daddy's reclaims part of beach

In an effort to reclaim the beaches of San Pedro, businesses are going out of their way to bring back the 'white sandy beaches' that once was the sleepy village of San Pedro. The staff at Big Daddy's in particular have been hard at work filling up sacks with sand and reclaiming part of the beach since it has been washed away due to erosion. According to CEO of Big Daddy's Kenrick Campbell, the plan is get back the old beach that once stood and with several truck loads of sand and the man power they got, they wil be able to reclaim or slow down the erosion process in that area.

The 4 man crew hard at work...

Big Daddy's doing their share of the work..

A hard and grueling task, but the end result is well worth it...

4 to 5 truck loads of sand was brought it for the project...

Not only is the beach being reclaimed but Big Daddy's is also revamping and expanding its outside bar...

Other plans are to dredge part of the beach area but The Sun will have a story on that next week as work in that nature requires a dregding permit. Work started out several weeks ago and with a couple more weeks to go before the beach has been fully reclaimed, the men can be seen with shovels in hand and getting the work done. Kudos to the Big Daddy's crew!!

Mermaid's Sushi & Martini Bar

After a long hiatus, Fido’s courtyard once more welcomes patrons to come on over for great sushi and martinis. Formerly Rice ‘n’ Roll Sushi, Mermaid’s Sushi & Martini Bar once more offers all the local favorites, some with new twists, alongside new items and deliciously smooth, cool martinis.

Sushi Chef Sharon is at the helm of this venture, and has her touch with each roll that you sample and savor. Items are distinguished into categories like Nigiri, Nori Maki Rolls, Hand Rolled Cones, California Rolls, Hot & Spicy Rolls, Tempura and Specialty Rolls. The Red Rock Reefers and the ubiquitous California Rolls comfortably nestle alongside Seaweed Salad, Miso Soup, and Sashimi.
Customers can also revel in the space as they take in her creations. A calm Zen atmosphere, with touches of the exotic and oriental makes the meal an extraordinary one, and the perfect place for gathering with girlfriends, a romantic date night, or simply catching up for some relaxation after work. Be sure to wander over to the second floor of Fido’s Courtyard to indulge your taste buds in the exotic and delightful.

Drinks for the night included Coconut Pie & Silver Cloud. Sweet and creamy, rimmed with coconut flakes and topped with whipped cream, the Coconut Pie is liquid dessert. Silver Cloud is more like the silver lining on a cloud. It is a delicious concoction of sweet goodness, one that sneaks up on you and leaves you pleasantly sated...mmm...watch out for the bite from this one...it's oh so good...!

Mermaid’s Sushi & Martini Bar awaits you. Call 226-2564.

BPFL Semi-final playoff schedule

PLAYOFF SCHEDULE SEMI - FINALS

Week 1

November 9th, at MCC Grounds
4:00PM F.C. Belize vs Ilagulei


November 9th, at Ricalde Stadium
4:00PM Nizhee Corozal vs Belize Defence Force

Week 2

November 16th, at MCC Grounds
4:00PM Belize Defence Force vs Nizhee Corozal

November 18th, at Carl Ramos Stadium
7:30PM Ilagulei vs F.C Belize

The games are on! Who will emerge as victor of the 2008 RF&G Insurance Cup championship?! Stay tuned, The Sun will have a weekly update as the competition progresses!

The Torch of which symbolizes 'unity' will make its way to La Isla on November 30th, 2008. The general public is invited to 'run' with us as we strive to strenghten the awareness of HIV/Aids and Gender based violence. There will be a 'fair' held after the run where free HIV testing will be done as well as information disbursed. Remember 'silence has a price'! Win-Belize is a 'not for profit' organization and we have incurred some expenses to carry out this endeavor, please help us! Call 226-2070 to donate water and fruits for the participants!

BTB branch office for San Pedro a reality!

The dream of San Pedro having its own BTB (Belize Tourism Board) branch, a dream envisioned by the Board of Directors and Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia Jr has finally become a reality when on Wednesday morning the office was officially inaugurated and open to the public. Gone are the days when trips must be made to the mainland for tourism queries and this occasion was yet another milestone for the Belize Tourism Board as they strive to improve and support the needs of the Tourism industry, especially in San Pedro.

On hand for the official ceremony was Tourism Chairman Gach Guerrero, Mayor of San Pedro Elsa Paz, Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr, President of the BTB Tracy Panton and Board members Einer Gomez, Elito Arceo, just to name a few
President of the BTB, Tracy Panton delivers the Closing remarks. Minister Heredia, Chairman Guerrero and Elsa Paz have the honors of cutting the ribbon.
Father Dan delivers prayer and well wishes..

Father Dan blessed the building.

The official BTB sign is revealed on the building...
The BTB San Pedro branch will house the office of the Minister of Civil Aviation and Tourism Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr. The office administrative manager is Amy Leiva whilst Marleni Bradley has been assigned the position of cashier. Opening hours of the office are from Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 5pm.