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Oct 27th 10
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AP | A jaguar that escaped from its cage at a Belize animal rescue centre during Hurricane Richard has been blamed in the mauling death of a U.S. citizen whose body was found on Tuesday. The 4-year-old male jaguar named Max escaped when a tree fell on his cage on Sunday, the same day the Category 1 hurricane hit the country’s Caribbean coast with howling winds and rain.
Authorities found the victim’s body near the animal centre on Tuesday. It had bite marks on the forearm and neck, and the man had apparently been attacked the day before and dragged for some distance into the bushes. Belize’s national police force identified the victim as Bruce Cullerton, an American who also held Belizean citizenship.
Kelly McCarthy, a spokeswoman for the U.S. Embassy in Belize, confirmed that “a U.S. citizen died from a jaguar attack.” McCarthy could not provide any information on the man’s hometown or name.
The escaped jaguar had been sighted in the area of the attack near the centre, located west of Belize City. Officials of the Belize Forest Department were trying to recapture it using steel-mesh cage traps baited with meat. The 130-pound (59 kilogram) jaguar had been taken to rescue and research centre two years ago, after a tourist resort which had held the animal as an attraction gave it up after tourists complained.
The centre’s operators, Richard and Carol Foster, rescue animals and attempt to return many of them to the wild.
Oct 26th 10
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San Pedro Sun | The International Lions Club of San Pedro is collecting donations of clothing and canned foods for the mainland victims of Hurricane Richard. The SP Lion’s Den will be open this afternoon and all day tomorrow where donations can be dropped off. For more information please contact President Melanie Paz at 620-1281.
Oct 26th 10
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Hurricane Richard Damage
Ambergris Today | These are images arriving to Ambergris Today of the damage by Hurricane Richard to Belize City. There were lots of fallen trees, flooded streets and yards, damaged roof, structures and piers and debris scattered all over the place. View More Here
Oct 26th 10
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Hurricane Richard Damage
| According to NEMO Coordinator, Noreen Fairweather, the preliminary assessment got underway with aerial reconnaissance and terrestrial teams in affected areas. The preliminary figures are at thirty-three point eight million dollars. That figure is on the low side but Fairweather says it does not take into account the tourism industry or the impact due to the loss of electricity. We note that more than two thirds of the damage comes from losses to the citrus industry in the south. Fairweather also presented a breakdown of the two hundred plus homes which were damaged by Richard.
Noreen Fairweather, NEMO Coordinator
“We have in terms of damages to homes, over almost two hundred homes—one hundred and fifty to two hundred homes. We are looking at some preliminary figures around three point six million dollars. Recovery works—speaking specifically the basic clearing of roads and highways, removal of trees and debris and putting things back in order countrywide—not recovery in terms of replacing any structural work that may have been done on road network: bridges, culvert etc. this is just recovery for the removal of the debris and things blocking roads, and our estimate for that is about one million. Throughout the passage of Hurricane Richard, we had about four thousand six hundred plus people in shelter. Unfortunately with some of those houses going down and people losing roof, sidings, there are persons to accommodate and support in shelter with relief supplies—feeding and bedding. And we have an estimate of a hundred thousand dollars that will meet those expenses given a certain time frame; we feel that we can get them back to some resemblance of normalcy. (more…)
Oct 21st 10
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Ambergris Today | Ministry of Health to Protect Citizens from Second-Hand Smoking
A press release from the Ministry of Health has indicated that it will be holding a launching ceremony for Tobacco Control measures for the country of Belize, today Wednesday, October 20 at 9:00a.m. at the Belize Telemedia Limited Constitution Park, Belize City. The Ministry of Health and the Bureau of Standards, with technical support of the Pan American Health Organization, have been working on the implementation of a plan that will maintain a smoke free environment in public places. Cabinet has approved Article Eight (Protection from exposure to tobacco smoke) with the following measures:
- The prohibition of smoking in Government Buildings
- The prohibition of smoking in private business where the public access services, for example: Lobbies of Banks, Hotels and Restaurants must indicate “Smoking” and “No Smoking” areas.
- The prohibition of smoking in all Primary, Secondary and Tertiary learning institutions, whether public, church-state or privately managed.
- The prohibition of smoking in public transportation, including all Terminals.
- Public display of “No Smoking Signs” in areas where smoking is prohibited
- Public awareness and education activities to promote this initiative
Minister of Health, Hon. Pablo Marin, mentioned that he is encouraged by the steps taken to fulfill the obligations under the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control and he is committed to assist at Cabinet so that we can ensure full compliance with the other articles. (more…)
Oct 21st 10
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Love FM | The public offering of shares in Belize Telemedia Limited was launched on Friday of last week. But controversy surrounding the company continues. Yesterday, the British Caribbean Bank, one of the many Ashcroft entities issued a statement refuting charges made by BTL’s Executive Chairman Nestor Vasquez that a twenty two million US dollar, purported to have been made by Belize Bank to Telemedia prior to the nationalization of the company was illegal and therefore null and void. Here is what the BTL Chairman Net Vasquez said at the public launch back on October fifteenth.
Net Vasquez; Chairman, BTL
“That loan, that US$25.5 million loan is listed in the books of Belize Telemedia, we found it there as a BZ$45 million loan. We have solid legal opinion that that loan was incurred unlawfully and it is void. We also mentioned in this offer for sale that that liability will be removed for two reasons. Reason number on being that is not a liability of the company anymore. It was taken over by the government, that is one and the second one is that the loan was unlawfully uncured. We have no plans and are making no arrangements to pay for it. We say also in the offer for sale that in the unlikely event that in the ultimate appellate court they happen to rule that it is a liability in that event the company plans to procure a loan to pay the government because that is an understanding that the Prime Minister made very clear to the company.”
The British Caribbean Bank statement said that the institution has obtained its own legal advice that the loan is lawful and it is simply wrong to say that no one has to pay. The statement goes back to say, and we quote: “even if the transaction is unlawful, then, as a matter of law, British Caribbean Bank is entitled to the reversal of that transaction and the return of its funds. End of quote. The BCB release ends by saying that the Bank is confident that It will recover its funds either as a result of its claim against the government of Belize for having expropriated its assets or though its challenge to the legislation which nationalized its interests and subsequent pursuit of Telemedia for the outstanding debt.
Oct 20th 10
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Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Photo Shoot
Ambergris Today | Miss Stephanie Arce, Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest 2010-11 had her official photo shoot on September 18, 2010. The shoot was made possible through: The Victoria House in San Pedro that provide a beautiful location, accommodation and warm hospitality; Emil Alvarez of Emil Alvarez House of Couture – dress designer who custom made them to fit beautifully: Maya and Colette – Conch Creative from San Pedro. Top Notch – Boutique in San Pedro provided gorgeous accessories and shoes.
The Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Committee also extends thanks to the communities of both Caye Caulker and San Pedro for always supporting a worthy cause. “Thank you all for helping us create beautiful memories; the results are clearly gorgeous.”
The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant Committee and Miss Lobster Fest 2010-11 Miss Stephanie Arce thank you for this amazing opportunity. The Committee is also proud to announce that Miss Stephanie Arce is currently enrolled at St. John College Junior College.
Oct 20th 10
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Love FM | The Belize Ex-Services League today launched the Scarlet Poppy appeal. The poppy is a symbol and tribute to all the men who lost their lives in World War I and II. This is the first activity leading up to a week of activities in honor of Veterans Week next month. President of the Belize Ex-services League, Bernard Adolphus, tells us more about the importance of remembering our war veterans and observing Veterans Week.
Bernard Adolphus; President, Belize Ex-services League
“Most of our men are senior citizens and they need help. Particularly what we are worried about is health care because we all know that the medical care is expensive. We get free attendance at the hospital and it is still being held true but medication is an expensive thing. The money that we collect from the poppys help us with well fair activity for example, purchasing medicine for these men. It is not only in Belize City; countrywide because we have a contingence in Punta Gorda, we have a contingence in Stann Creek, we have a group in Belmopan, we have a few in Cayo, we have some on Corozal and we have a few in Orange Walk. Whatever we do we do everything countrywide for our veterans because if it wasn’t for these men and women who went forward perhaps it would have been a different Belize. That the way I look at it and that’s the way everybody look at it.”
Every year, the Belize Ex-services league sets aside seven days in November in which to prepare for the remembrance of those who have made contributions toward the development of Belize. The poppy is symbolic and Bernard says we all should wear it proudly.
Bernard Adolphus
“I’m requesting the public to support the poppy campaign buy a poppy; wear a poppy. School children, grand parents and parents wear a poppy in a symbolic gesture in remembrance of those who have fallen, those who are still her and those who have made the sacrifice. We have to remember those people and I trust all the family members will come out and support this venture on that day. The Ex- Service League is still alive and kicking.”
Oct 19th 10
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Taste Of Belize 2010
Ambergris Today | The 9th Annual Taste of Belize culinary competition took place this past weekend at the ITVET Campus on Freetown Rd. in Belize City. Coming in strong for San Pedro was third place winner in the Professional Chef Competition Chef Luis Cawich of Rico’s Bar and Grill/The Villas at Banyan Bay. Topping the competition was Chef Calbert Santiago of D Deck Restaurant. Here’s a list of this year’s winners.
*Winners for Professional Chef at 9th Annual Taste of Belize:
1st: Calbert Santiago – D Deck Restaurant
2nd: Jason De Campo – Global Spice
3rd: Luis Cawich – The Villas at Banyan Bay / Rico’s Bar & Grill
*Winners for Best of Belize at 9th Annual Taste of Belize:
1st: Orange Walk
2nd: Dangriga
3rd: Hopkins
Crowd Favorite: Cayo
**Destinations from Belize came to the event cooking food that their destination is known for.
Winners for Bartending of 9th Annual Taste of Belize:
1st: Kendra Timons – Radisson Fort George
2nd: Marvin Argereth – Riverside Tavern
3rd: Mariano Coc – San Ignacio Hotel
*Winners for Cake Decoration of 9th Annual Taste of Belize:
1st: Tamara Tingling
2nd: Diane Galvez – Self Employed
3rd: Sharon Mckay – Nazarene High School
Oct 19th 10
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LoveFM | Last week we reported that a suspected drug plane had landed in Sarteneja Village; today Police report they have charged five men in connection with the incident. 33-year-old Ezekiel Tillett of Corozal Town, 39-year-old Emmanuel Matthews, a mechanic of the Belize District, 36-year-old Michael Logan of Corozal District and 29-year-old Edwin Perez, a mechanic of the Belize District and 32-year-old Michael Gentle a porter of the Belize District have been arrested and charged for the offence of landing aircraft without permission. Police have also impounded the vehicle the men were travelling in.
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