American Crocodiles in Belize Need Your Help! ACES / American Crocodile Education Sanctuary is permitted by the Belize Forest Department and rescues problematic, and inhumanely and illegally kept crocodiles country-wide. These rescued crocodiles currently need a larger habitat. These problematic 12 foot crocodiles cannot be re-released, because they have been fed by humans. Just like bears, these apex predators now seek out humans as a food source and their only other alternative is to be killed. ACES houses these large reptiles to help save this threatened species from extinction and in hopes of aiding researchers in finding cures for diseases. In laboratory studies, Crocodilian blood kills HIV and Herpes simplex. So contact ACES today and learn how you can help ‘Take a Bite Out of Extinction!
What a weekend this was. There was a 80’s themed party at Holiday Hotel, that for sure brought out all the fun, vibrant, and unique individuals of San Pedro. There were of course members of the gay and lesbian community on hand, I mean an 80’s party in tropic on the beach is something that just made perfect sense to attend.
When I drove past on my golf cart earlier I saw the red carpet and at the head of the line was Tina Turner, Tom Cruise, and Slash. I got quite excited as it reminded me of drag shows back home. I mean I have not seen a Tina drag queen a over 6 months, I nearly rear ended another cart.
The night was full of dancing, drinking, shooters, and lots of laughs. We did not finish at Holiday Hotel, we continued on to Jaguars, and for the fearless ended at Big Daddies. Another 5:00am night, and another very tired Sunday. Source: Gay Travel Belize
A Belize City man was arrested by San Pedro Police after he tried to cash a forged cheque at one of banks on the island. Just before one o’clock on Friday afternoon, acting on information received, San Pedro Police visited the Atlantic Bank Limited office on Pescador Drive in San Pedro where a man identified as 40-year-old Orion Paul Vernon of a Regent Street West address in Belize City attempted to cash a cheque.
The cheque bearing serial number 2-1-9-3-5-9 was made out in the amount of Belize $53,000 and was from the Belize Food Supplies Company bank account. As a result, police closed in on Vernon and he was apprehended and charged for the crime of Forgery.
Vernon was arraigned today at the San Pedro Magistrate Court before Magistrate Emerson Banner. Magistrate Banner read a single charge of forgery and no plea was taken since the matter is an indictable Vernon was offered bail. Prosecutor Sergeant John Sanchez objected to bail on two grounds. The first grounds for objection were that Vernon was granted bail for similar charges in the Belize City Magistrate Court. Sergeant Sanchez told the court that Vernon failed to appear in the Belize City Magistrate Court on the date of his adjournment and the court issued a bench warrant for his arrest. The second ground for objection was the fact that the investigation is still ongoing and it is likely that Vernon would interfere with the witness.
Magistrate Banner upheld the prosecutor’s objection to bail and Vernon was remanded to the Hattieville Prison until his next court date scheduled for April 6th at the San Pedro Magistrate Court. According to police, they were on the lookout for Vernon and had set up an operation since he is allegedly implicated in similar activities in other parts of the country. Source: LoveFM.com
Spectators lined the street in front of San Pedro Jets Express in anticipation of the arrival of DJ Flex to the island. On Saturday, he was expected to headline a concert at the Old Football Field and the crowd got their first glimpse of the star at about 3:00 p.m. when he arrived. Panamanian Reggaeton artist DJ Flex, also known as ‘Nigga’ is famous for his hits Dime si te vas con el and Te amo tanto and the crowd patiently waited for a couple hours until they could wait no more.
Their resounding screams could be heard as the boat made its final approach. Flex delighted his crowd and proceeded to invite everyone to the show. Mayor Elsa Paz was present, as well, giving him a warm welcome to the island community. Island Productions, the entertainment company responsible for promoting the show, also welcomed the artist and offered a wooden sculpture as a memento of his visit.
Flex was more than happy to meet his fans and sign autographs, stating that he never thought that he would arrive to such a wonderful reception on Ambergris Caye. “Had I known I would have dressed a bit better,” he joked.
That same night, the stage was set, the lights were ready and sound engineers had prepped, the DJ Flex concert was about to begin. He took to the stage and rocked it out. The lights, the smoke, the sound, everything was on point and the show was a tremendous success. Fans sang hit after hit, begging for more. Along with his two back up dancers, guitarist and musicians the show was visible through the two projection screens ensuring that everyone enjoyed the show. (more…)
Bush fires seem to be on the increase lately and the San Pedro Fire Department has had its hands full tending to all the calls. Just yesterday the Fire Department was called to a small fire next to the Ambergris Stadium. The firemen encountered land fill in an empty lot that had caught on fire. Next door neighbors immediately called in before the fire got any bigger.
And just last week, residents extinguished this small fire that was apparently ignited by a discarded cigarette. Passersby were quick to out the fire before the fire department arrived; this was south of San Pedro Town next to Royal Palm Villas.
Two weeks ago, the San Pedro Fire Department responded to another bush fire that was reported in the Escalante Subdivision. A resident took these pictures of the fire that could have posed a threat to neighboring homes. Carelessness is the leading cause of these bush fires as people discard their lit cigarettes into the side of the road or are too careless when burning waste as they clear empty lots. The San Pedro Fire Department urges residents to be more careful and contact the department for any assistance when cleaning out and burning waste in empty lots. Source: Ambergris Today
Tropic is announcing the appointment of Alberto Wade to become the new Manager of the San Pedro Terminal effective March 1st, 2010. Alberto has worked for Tropic for over 20 years, 12 of which were in the San Pedro Station, as Assistant Manager and the last eight years in the Operations Department.
“We are pleased and fortunate to have Alberto as our new Manager. He comes with a wide range of experience by working in the San Pedro station and then in our Operations Department”, said Johnny Greif, Tropic’s President.
“Alberto brings a tremendous amount of knowledge that he has gained from the various departments throughout Tropic. He is widely known throughout San Pedro and will definitely be an asset to our employees and especially our customers”, concluded Greif.
Island Apparel is opening it’s doors at 9:00 am today. Located across from Sundancer on Middle Street in downtown San Pedro, Island Apparel features clothing and accessories for the entire family, and specializes in plus sizes and stylish childrens clothing. Stop by for their grand opening this morning to see what the fuss is all about!
The James couple arrived on Ambergris Caye for a nice Belizean vacation on Thursday, February 25th. However, March 1st proved to be one of the most tragic days for Dianne James, who now returns home to St. Peter’s, Missouri, USA, a widow.
The couple decided to visit the great Blue Hole, it was one of 54-year-old Richard James’ and his lifelong dive buddy, Dennis Baker’s dream to dive the site. Dianne accompanied the group and snorkeled the famous sinkhole while Richard and Dennis dove. The day prior to their Blue Hole dive, Richard and Dennis had enjoyed two great dives outside the reef of Ambergris Caye. The two eagerly discussed their dive plans scheduled for the following day.
The James’ had visited Belize in two separate occasions prior to this February trip. However, in both those occasions, they had visited the country on board a cruise ship which had a stop in the country. They both knew they wanted to return and spend a few days on the island, enjoying the sights while Richard indulged in his love for diving. For the past 13 years, the couple had been accompanied to various trips by Dennis and his wife. For approximately 12 of those 13 years, the two men had enjoyed a lovely kinship stemmed from each other’s love of the great underwater world.
On that fateful Monday, the men carried out all their precautions for the 130 foot dive. “We made sure our equipment worked properly. We reached our maximum depth of 130 feet for eight minutes and had our safety stop prior to surfacing. Everything in the dive went well,” explained Dennis. However, shortly after resurfacing, Richard who held on to the ladder of the dive boat, removed his first fin and, “that is when I glanced at him and saw that he was having trouble removing his second fin,” stated Dennis. That is when personnel aboard the dive boat realized that Richard was having serious problems and worked on getting him out of the water and unto the boat. (more…)
The San Pedro Tour Guide Association (SPTGA) held a general meeting last Thursday at the San Pedro Lions Den where issues impacting the Tour Guides within the community were dealt with. However, the two biggest issues were the explanation of the Sport Fishing License law and the proposed Sardine Statutory Instrument.
Present for the brief explanation of the Fishing License was Colin Gillet of the Coastal Zone Management Authority Institute (CZMAI). During his brief presentation, Gillet explained that anyone who wants to catch a fish must first obtain a fishing license which bears a cost of $20 per week, $50 per month and $100 per year. In an interview with Billy Leslie, President of SPTGA, there was much opposition to the Fishing Act for two important reasons: The Pricing System and the fact that all Belizeans are being charged the fees. During the meeting, many made their displeasure visible through their comments. Many believe that only sports fishermen should require a license to fish and not the ordinary Belizean fishing off of the end of a dock.
According to Leslie, the economic crisis will affect those that are unable to purchase a license. Leslie explained that the $20 a day fee is higher than what is collected for the same license in other neighboring countries. Under the law, anyone, Belizean or tourist, who attempts to catch one snapper for dinner is required to have a license. This was corroborated by Gillet during an interview, explaining that anyone that throws a line at sea in an attempt to catch fish needs to have a license. However, he further stated that exemptions will be carried out, for example, based on age and location of fishing. “These are still being worked out,” he explained.
JANUARY 2010
ONE RESCUE DOG: “PETE”
Formerly “Kilo”. Found at the Roadside Bar in San Pedro with a chronic illness.
Treated, neutered, vaccinated and rehomed. On-going treatment provided by the San Pedro Animal Hospital with donated medications.
FEBRUARY 2010
4 DISCOUNTED FELINE SPAYS AND 3 DISCOUNTED FELINE NEUTERS performed for the PAWS Cat Sanctuary in Caye Cauker: Andy, George, Amber, Ina, Johnnes, Lizzie, and Delilah. Donated fluconazole and itraconazole given to PAWS Cat Sanctuary, along with advice on how to manage a ringworm outbreak.
10 FREE SPAYS AND NEUTERS GIVEN TO SAGA HUMANE SOCIETY. 4 canine spays and 1 canine neuter performed: Chloe, Muneca, Sophie, Maquesa, and Zaki
MARCH 2010
Free antibiotics and pain medicine sent home with owner of “Little Man”, who suffered from a gunshot wound to the left front foot.
COMING SOON:
THE SAN PEDRO ANIMAL FOUNDATION
Promoting the health and welfare of animals in Belize by providing spay/neuter services and veterinary care for animals in need. Annual memberships will be available.
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