The Placencia Breeze December 2018

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FREE monthly tourism and community newspaper by the Placencia BTIA serving the Placencia Peninsula in Stann Creek, Belize since 1999.

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GET READY FOR THE MOST GLAMOROUS PLACENCIA PARTY OF THE YEAR! Tipsy Tuna to host the annual Mistletoe Ball on Saturday, Dec. 15!

Give Locally Made Treats this Holiday Season MnM's Hardware Store Unveils Expansion Make Placencia Your New Year's Eve Destination

Tipsy Tuna's Christmas tree frozen cocktail is served garnished with a slice of starfruit. (Photo by: GILLIAN ZABANEH)

+ Find out which esteemed travel magazine named Placencia among the world's top destinations to visit in 2019

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WEH DI GOAAN?! ~Listing open to Placencia BTIA members.~ Contact accounts@placencia.com

EVERYDAY Barefoot Bar: Stiff Drinks Tasty Food - Good Times! Come chill with us on the beach! Happy Hour 5-6 p.m. $2 OFF Local Rum Drinks including Coladas and Daiquiris. $1 Local Bittas. P. 523-3515 Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: Happy Hour 3-5 p.m. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat & Sun. $5 pizza slices, $4 Belikin beers and $5 domestic rum drinks!! P. 523-3305.

Laru Beya: International Fine Dining with Belizean flair. Breakfast served from 7 to 11 am. Lunch served from 12 to 2 p.m. Happy hour from 4 to 6 p.m. Dinner served from 6 to 9 pm. P. 523-3476.

SailFish Resort: Pool Bar. Daily Drink Specials. Open to the public, 18 years and older. Noon to sunset.

Tipsy Tuna: Happy Hours, 5-7 p.m.!!! $1 Wings, $2 OFF Coladas & Daiquiris, $3 Local Rum, $4 Local Beer & $4.50 Guinness. P. 523-3089 Turtle Inn: Happy Hour, 4-6 p.m. ½ off Local Beer and Rum.

SUNDAYS Barefoot Bar: Daytime Beach BBQ! Live Caribbean Music w/ Tropical Vibes from 1 to 6 pm.! P. 523-3515 Belize Ocean Club: Sunday Pool Parties! Party DJ, great food and drinks!

Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: Jazz night. P. 523-3305 J-Dee's: Karaoke at 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351 SailFish Resort: Bloody Mary Special, open noon to sundown. 18+ Tipsy Tuna: L&R Liquors 6x6 Beach Volleyball Tournament! BZ$20 Registration Fee by noon. First place $200, Second place $100, Third place $50. Specials on L&R Rums & Hyper Vodka.

Turtle Inn: Two-for-One Pizza.

P. 523-3244.

MONDAYS PICKLED PARROT: ART BAR: Every third Monday at 3 p.m. Come empty handed and walk away with a piece of art! P. 636-7068 TIPSY TUNA: Martini Monday!

We have martini specials all day! Live low key music with Karl & Gram, 6-10 p.m. Pizza Night!

TURTLE INN: Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner 523-3244

TUESDAYS BAREFOOT BAR: TRAVELLERS TUESDAY – Select Travellers Rum Just $3 from 5 to close! P. 523-3515 ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA: Meeting at 12:30 p.m. at Pickled Parrot. P. 622-7103 TIPSY TUNA: Mojito Tuesday!

We have mojito specials all day!

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DECEMBER 2018 PENINSULA HAPPENINGS GUIDE

LIVE MUSIC ● HAPPY HOUR SPECIALS ● DANCE ● KARAOKE ● GAMES � MORE SATURDAYS

Holiday Activities!

Placencia BTIA Mistletoe Ball: Saturday, Dec. 17 ▪ Dinner,7-10 p.m.

▪ Dance 10 p.m. to 4 a.m.

▪ Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar Christmas Street Parade: Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. Starts at 6 p.m. in Placencia Village Christmas Boat Parade: TBA New Year's Eve Parties: Dec. 31at Tipsy Tuna & Barefoot Beach Bar. (Visit The Placencia Breeze Facebook page as we learn of more venues!)

PVC New Year's Day Fireworks: Midnight at the Placencia Municipal Pier.

WEDNESDAYS BAREFOOT BAR: Travellers Tuesday. Select Traveller's rum. Just BZ$3 from 5 to close! P. 523-3515.

GOSS CHOCOLATE: Open Wholesale Office Day! 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. P. 523-3544 LOLA'S ART: Starting Dec. 12, BBQ Sale from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! 10% off on all art done by Lola! (Free delivery for Seine Bight, BZ$3 for delivery to Placencia and Maya Beach. Try our unique ice cold juices.

MARIPOSA RESTAURANT: Free Yahtzee dice game starts 3 p.m.

P. 523-4474.

ROTARY CLUB OF PLACENCIA: senior Programme at the Placencia Comunity Centre. 1 - 3:30 p.m.

SAILFISH RESORT: No pool fee on Wednesdays! Open to public, 18 and older. Pool Bar. Drink Specials. Noon – sundown.

TIPSY TUNA: Wings Wednesday! We have BZ$1 Wings all day! Garifuna Drumming 7-9 p.m.

Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Karaoke from 9 p.m. - midnight. Free chips & salsa.15% off margarita and tequila drinks Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. 50% off local mixed rum drinks

THURSDAYS Barefoot Bar: Reggae DJ night @ 8 p.m. All reggae, all night. 523-3515 Jaguar Lanes: Wings Night! Open every day from 2 p.m.. - until.

Pickled Parrot: Trivia Thursday!

Starts at 6 p.m. Prizes and free jello shots! P. 636-7068 SailFish Resort: 25% off T-shirts!

18 and older. Open noon – sundown.

Tipsy Tuna: Tipsy Thursday! Sushi Specials all day! Karaoke w/ Karl & dancing w/ DJ Swagg, 9 p.m. - 2 a.m!

Turtle Inn: Indonesian Rijsttafel Dinner. P. 523-3244 Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Live Music w/ Latin, Reggae and Rock Vibes from 6-9 p.m. Complimentary jalapeno popcorn & corn quesadilla sliders; Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. 50% off local mixed rum drinks.

Barefoot Bar: Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m.! Cash + Bar Tab Prizes! Live Rock + Alternative + Reggae music, 5-9 p.m. P. 523-3515.

FRIDAYS Barefoot Bar: Live Caribbean Music w/ Bad Boy Rudy at 5 p.m.!

BZ$1 Local Bitters all day long! "They good fi dih bak!" P. 523-3515 Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: Talent Night on open Fridays!

Friday Night Live DJ Lineup: Dec. 7: Back 2 The Future w/ DJ Boneyfide and Cha Chi: Funk, Disco, 70s & 80s.

Dec. 14: Bamboleo Latin Night w/ Primal Luxe & DJ Boneyfide @ 7 p.m.

(Cumbia, Salsa, Cha Cha & more.)

Dec. 21: Mind & Me Label Night w/ Night Quest and special guest(House & Techno).

Dec. 28: Caribbean Vibes w/ DJ Swagg Belize. P. 523-3305. No Cover.

Rotary Club of Placencia: Bingo @ 6 p.m. at the Flying Pig. Street Feet Lounge & Night Club: Live DJs! Open 10 p.m. 'til 3 a.m.! P. 523-3515 Tipsy Tuna: Margarita Madness!

We have margarita specials all day!

Free Zumba Dance Party 7-9 p.m. or Live Rock Music with The Unemployables 5-9 p.m!

Turtle Inn: Silent Movie Night. P. 523-3244.

Wildin' Out at Yucatan Tequila Bar & Grill: Garifuna Drumming 6 - 7p.m. on the beach side in front of Brisa Oceano Resort & 7-9 p.m. upstairs in Yucatan Restaurant.

Free Frozen rum punch shots & free chips and salsa. Happy Hour from 5-6 p.m. and 50% off local mixed rum drinks.

Cha Chi's Pizza, Live Music, House of Dub, Culture and Art: P. 523-3305. Saturday Night Live Music Lineup: Dec.1: Paranda Blues w/ Luvlace & C-Wills at 8 p.m. (no cover).

Dec. 8: Blues Meets Girl @ 7:30 p.m.; Steev Inglish & Trevor Wall (no cover).

Dec. 15: Local Sensation w. Benito Bol @ 6 p.m. (no cover).

Dec. 22: Mile 41 Reggae Band @ 8 p.m.(BZ$10 cover).

Dec. 29: Consego & The Brukdown Jam @ 8 p.m.

Pickled Parrot: Live Music at 6 p.m. by The Usual Suspects! P. 636-3089 Street Feet Lounge & Night Club: Live DJs! Open 10 p.m. 'til 3 am!!! P. 523-3515 Tipsy Tuna: Seaside Saturday!

We have daiquiri specials all day!

Live music and/or DJ Swagg!

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Put on Your Dancing Shoes! Mistletoe Ball DECEMBER Slated to Be the Highlight of the Holidays!

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Placencia BTIA Membership Directory ... pgs. 15 & 18

Weh di goaan? Placencia Peninsula Happenings ... pg. 2

Placencia Peninsula Map ... pg.

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Put on Your Dancing Shoes for Placencia Mistletoe Ball! ... pg. 3

BZ$20,000 Raised for Humane Society at Mad Hatter's Tea Party & Auction … pg. 19

Belize Ocean Club Under New Management … pg. 7 From the Fire Hearth: Give the Gift of Locally Made Treats … pg. 9 New Year’s Eve: Ring in 2019 in Placencia! … pg. 11 For Fragments of Hope, Monique Lamb is the Real Miss Scuba International … pg. 12 Third Lionfish Roundup Brings in a 243 Count … pg 12

Croc Corner: Not Just the Crocs … pg. 20 Brice is Back! But not really … pg. 21 Rotary Club Updates … pg. 24 Placencia Makes Conde Nast Traveller 2019 Gold List … pg. 25 Fragments of Hope Holds Fifth AGM … pg. 26 Beat Plastic Pollution! … pg. 26

Eleven Complete Coral Bleaching Training … pg. 12

People's Coalition Pushes Golf Cart Safety … pg. 27

FoH Attends Conference in San Andres … pg. 12

Placencia Mistletoe Ball Raffle Prize List … pg. 28

MnM's Got a New Look … pg. 13

Community Contacts & Info ... pg. 30

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By JOLIE POLLARD Editor in Chief The Placencia Breeze pollard.jolie@gmail.com

No. Seriously. Put on your dancing shoes and leave the flip flops and sandals at home. Mistletoe Ball organizers will have a dance floor ready for heels as pointy as stilettos that will be completing the unusually elegant wear that will be dazzling the evening at the Tipsy Tuna Seaside and Sports Bar on Saturday, Dec.15.

Sartorial intrigue for our yearly casual beach folk aside, the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association (PBTIA) has been preparing long ahead for their most glamorous fundraiser of the year that is expected to cater to 300 guests for dinner alone!

It's never an easy feat executing a seamless feeding operation for a party organized by the small PBTIA staff along with volunteers, but organizers are feeling confident that they've got all their reindeer in a row this year.

So what's for dinner? Expect Belizean Kriol Krismus tradition at its best prepared by the home kitchen pros of Placencia Village. Myrtle Faux will be cooking "Turkey with all the fixins'" and Merlene Bernard of Merl's Cafe will be offering her scrumptious pastries for dessert. Yum. (Two cash bars will be available.)

With the support of Tipsy Tuna owners and PBTIA board members, Gillian and Salva Zabaneh, who just secured the chairman position

at the organization's Nov. 20 elections, Tipsy's staff will be on duty at the buffet station and serving tables.

Traveling down for the gala from Orange Walk Town in northern Belize is Shugah City Band. Dance to local favorites including calypso, soca, soul, funk, Kriol brukdown, punta and disco! And when the band takes a break, Placencia's sweet-natured DJ Boneyfide will keep the party vibes flowing throughout the evening until 4 a.m.!

Surprises and prizes await! Be sure to participate in the Ball's grand raffle for an opportunity to win lavish gifts covering the gamut of the finest the Belize tourism industry has to offer.

At just BZ$2 a raffle ticket, there's no excuse to miss your chance at winning! See raffle prize list on page 28.▪

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Belize Ocean Club Under New Management Chef Devon Marage continues to cater to a multitude of tastes and occasions. “The uniqueness of BOC will be explored more and new concepts at the restaurants will be announced.

Watch this space!” The Belize Ocean Club is one of the few resorts on the Placencia Peninsula where it is possible to enjoy drinks or lunch at the beach bar followed by having sundowners on the lagoon-side deck while watching the sun disappear behind the Maya Mountains. Van Eerde says this is a unique aspect of the resort that STEM® is committed to make better known in the travel market.

BOC owners have appointed Miami-based management company STEM® to lead the peninsula beach and lagoon-side resort forward.

STEM® has been appointed as the new management company of Belize Ocean Club, Resort and Adventures, located in Maya Beach on the Placencia Peninsula. Based in Miami, Florida in the United States of America, STEM® specializes in “true Boutique” hotels, focusing on independent, luxury hotels aiming to get a foothold in Central America.

According to the STEM® CEO, Michael Ryan, a task force manager, has been overseeing the rapid transition, as efforts are underway to employ a permanent general manager and food and beverage manager to lead the resort to new heights.

Originally from The Netherlands, Van Eerde says he has worked with his company STEM® all over the world in many prestigious properties for “private owners, rock stars and governments.” Joined by Julie Kee of Belize City who now splits her time between the Plaencia Peninsula and the country’s business center to cover all local sales and marketing needs, van Eerde says STEM® is now focusing on a niche boutique hotel market in the Caribbean and Central America.

Robert van Eerde, CEO and founder of STEM®, says he has new plans for Belize Ocean Club with the aim to embrace local culture while focusing on personalized customer service and introducing new concepts to the food and beverage areas as the highest priorities. Van Eerde says he has been on site in Maya Beach since Oct. 19, but STEM® was appointed earlier this year by the owners of the Belize Ocean Club, who were represented by an executive committee. In the mean time, van Eerde says

BOC is one of the few resorts on the Peninsula where guests can enjoy full amenities on the beach and along the Placencia Lagoon. (Photos by: BOC)

The uniqueness of BOC will be explored more, and new concepts at the restaurants will be announced. Watch this space!

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- Robert van Eerde, STEM® CEO

of the property in every aspect.” It further states, “STEM® believes that people are the main ingredient in success. Belize is the perfect location in Central America from where to spread this message in “True BouAccording to a statement by the man- tique” hospitality.” For more inforagement company, “STEM® reiter- mation contact: Julie Kee, +501-610 ates that it understands that each of 2665 or juliekee@stemhotels.com. their properties is highly distinctive and memorable where authenticity of Belize Ocean Club and Resort is the experience and sense of place drives first addition to the STEM® Hotels performance. Whether an acclaimed hospitality portfolio in this region. urban hotel or a Caribbean resort, The resort was previously managed STEM® hotels boast unrivaled depth under Muy’Ono, which continues of reliability, trust and connectivity to lead properties in southern Belize with guests. This enables their team including fellow Placencia BTIA to excel and enhance asset value for member Ranguana Caye near Plaowners. We implement customized cencia and Belize Underwater and strategies that address operational Diving (soon to open at Robert's needs, as well the lifestyle character Grove in Seine Bight). ▪

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omeone I know posted recently on social media asking what would be the best gift to bring on a trip to the USA. Of course my answer was food. And December being the month of presents in a country that celebrates Christmas for weeks, there are plenty of opportunities to give. I’m not a big fan of gifts that take up space and require dusting, but who will say no to delicious food and drink?

Let’s start our holiday run down with two Belizean Christmas classics, black fruit cake (aka black cake) and rum popo (a heavily rum laced egg nog). Both of these treats are typically produced in home kitchens although you can find Traveller Distillery’s commercial version of rum popo in the liquor section of most grocery stores.

Therefore in order to get a hold of the best black cake and rum popo, I recommend joining and posting on the Placencia Facebook pages, Placencia What’s Happening or Placencia Restaurants and Food. In keeping with 21st century entrepreneurship, a lot of great seasonal homemade food is bought and sold via Facebook in Belize. You will see people advertising their rum popo and black cake, and you can ask who has it for sale.

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qualifies as a liquid so be sure to check your bag before your precious cargo is confiscated!

If you are looking for stocking stuffers, another wonderful Placencia product is guava jelly or jam, made from yardgrown guavas, hand-picked and cooked to perfection on a home stove. Again, ask around to find the best in the village.

Ms. Cunchie and Ms. Grace are two of Placencia’s great jelly makers, as well as Ms. Terese at Omar’s Creole Grub.

There are many other jams, marmalades and syrups made from Belizean fruits available at Belizean Flavours shop on Placencia’s main street.

It’s recommended to put your order in right away before everything is sold out as every household will be consuming these holiday staples in

for recommendations; often, you may find that they have a relative or friend who makes fantastic black cake or super-rich rum popo. This

the Christmas season. Black cake in particular can travel easily out of the country as a holiday treat to share with friends in other lands. I also recommend asking your hotel concierge or vacation home owner

Cacao and chocolate. Chocolate is a classic holiday treat and Belize is known to have some of the highest quality cacao beans in the world. Fine dark chocolate is always a great choice, or consider cacao nibs and cacao powder for baking, drinking and throwing in smoothies, granola, oats and everything else. In Placencia you can find Goss Chocolate cacao powder and chocolate bars at most grocery stores and at Above Grounds Coffee and advice applies to many of the best Ixcacao Chocolate bars and cacao home made products. In Belize we powder, Village Farm organic cacao expect the consumer to take initia- nibs and Cheil Chocolate hot choctive, so don’t be afraid to ask where olate mix and cacao tea at Belizean you can find something. Remember if you are flying with rum popo, it See TASTY LOCAL GIFTS on page 10

LOCALLY MADE TREATS

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Tasty Local Gifts making a trip there you can also find spices for sale at Belizean Flavours shop, and Perez Fruit and Vegetable Flavours shop. stand usually has powdered turmeric On the spicy side of life, you can’t and smoked pepper available. Also leave Belize without a little habanero try out the fresh turmeric packaged in your bag! Dawn’s Grill makes by Truly Turmeric. This company some great hot sauces which are takes Belizean fresh grated turmeric available at her restaurant right here and combines it with Belizean black Continued from page 9

seaweed shakes. Head to the Placencia Producers Cooperative behind Go Sea Tours on the sidewalk by Placencia’s main pier to purchase your own in dehydrated form. Soak overnight in cold water or simmer on the stove in water until the dried seaweed dissolves, then use the gel to add incredible amounts of potassium, calcium and magnesium to your smoothies, oats, soups, pancakes and muffins, anywhere you want a superfood boost.

Along with the seaweed there are other Belizean foods that you can add to your morning smoothie, to soups, or use to make a healthy tea.

Moringa is a superfood shrub from the Himalayas that grows splendidly in the sandy soils of Placencia. It is full of B vitamins and protein and is supposed to help with diabetes. Find this leafy green in powdered form at Belizean Flavours, Bliss Boutique and Above Grounds Coffee Shop.

Chaya leaves are native to Belize and loaded with iron and protein (twice as much as spinach). Chaya has the highest level of calcium of any known vegetable. Find powdered chaya, the original Maya super food, at Belizean Flavours.

out on our national drinking bitters, the Jagermeister of Belize. Sample a shot at Barefoot Bar and buy a bottle of dry bitters roots and barks at Belizean Flavours shop, add your own alcohol to taste, so you don’t have to check your bag on the flight home.

Or if you don’t mind checking that suitcase, try some local wines. We recommend Swirly Head Winery’s dry, semi-sweet and sparkling sorrel wines, available at Mings Grocery store. Stop by Perez fruit and vegetable stand for Dave’s Mango and Cashew wine, sweet dessert wines that are best sipped in small quantities or turned into a refreshing spritzer with the addition of soda water.

Now, you say, this is all nice but what about the fish? My friends are missing out on that amazing Belizean seafood. All I can say is take a selfie with that lobster tail and tell them to plan their trip soon! ▪

Lyra Spang is the owner and guide of Taste Belize Tours, a unique cultural & culinary tour c o m p a n y. S h e researches and Among your edible locally made finds, you'll find plenty of organic and healthy options at What to drink with all these healthy writes about food whenever she can.

Belizean Flavours in Placencia Village. (Photo by: SARAH ALY) and tasty treats? Well, you can’t miss Reach her at tastebelize@gmail.com. in Placencia. You can acquire the full range of famous Marie Sharps and Hot Mama’s sauces in most grocery stores. Or try something different and get smoked bird pepper in powder form. This classic Maya spice will take anything you prepare to another level, try a dash in your hot chocolate to really warm up after a snow day. Check for smoked pepper at Perez Fruit and Vegetable Stand across from MnM Hardware.

pepper, coconut oil and lime to create a condiment that tastes great and is loaded with powerful anti-inflammatory compounds.

Coconut oil. Without this you can’t get the proper Belizean flavour in your food. Glorious Belize cold pressed coconut oil is available at most grocery stores. Make sure to wrap this and your hot sauces carefully (maybe in zip lock bags) just in case they break or spill, you Continuing in the vein of spices, you don’t want to accidentally season may also wish to carry home black your suitcase! pepper, cinnamon, vanilla beans and turmeric from the jungles of Seaweed. Not the green slimy stuff, southern Belize. Belize Spice farm but gracilaria species, the smooth carries all of these, if you aren’t thickener used in Placencia’s famous

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NYE

Ring in 2019 in Placencia! from which to choose. Just grab our Breeze centerfold map and play eenymeeny-miny-moe starting from the very north end of the Peninsula to the southern tip taking both independently and resort-owned establishments into consideration, or you may want to consult your travel guide or favorite rating sites.

Experience Placencia's most kicking beach parties with Belize's best DJs at Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot on New Year's Eve. Photos by: ANNELISE HAGAN (above) and EMERY GILL (below).

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By JOLIE POLLARD Editor in Chief The Placencia Breeze pollard.jolie@gmail.com

ike many others with high expectations for the celebration of "auld lang syne", I reckon, I've suffered a number of underwhelming New Year's Eves in my adult years. Only a handful have been truly memorable, phantasmogorical even − the greater of my finger count spent right here at home in beautiful Placencia Village. They're right on par with VIP at Harrah's in New Orleans and bouncing around Bourbon and Decatur Streets. If you recently celebrated your first Halloween at Barefoot and Tipsy Tuna, that should give you some semblance of the insanely fun levels to which our two popular beach bars take the end-of-the-year blowout.

Here's how to NYE in Placencia: 1. Choose to be stylish ... or not. If you don't feel comfortable with what you've packed in your suitcase or what's in your closet, visit boutiques like Anna's Fashion, Strike a Pose and The Dealer or opt for treasure hunting at Roselia's Thrift Shop. Fashionistas can accessorize with some kitschy imported costume bling or go local and don some bonafide conch shell, rainforest seeds or sea pearl jewels. This is really for YOU (or your social media followers, millenials) because honestly, in Placencia, few people care about what or worse, "WHO" anyone else is wearing even though the women love to dress to the nines on New Year's Eve! You can't blame us. We only have a few chances to shimmer during the year, and oddly enough, this glitz harmoniously joins the most crassly dressed on the dance floor.

I've seen young sport fishermen having the time of their lives while wearing shorts, sandals and windbreakers. The reality is, you just have to let your spirit shine and smile big! That goes a long way in Placencia!

2. Make a dinner reservation at least a day ahead. This is key because our restaurants will be busy, to put it lightly.

Fortunately, you've got plenty choices

3. Pre-game: No need to go straight to the big parties after dinner. Enjoy local favorites like rum popo, blackberry wine, beers, fruity rum cocktails (or select non-alcoholic beverages) at other bars and eateries on the Peninsula.

Chances are you might have so much fun at your resort or roadside hangout that you find little desire to hit the beach revelries, and that's okay! A crowd isn't everyone's cup of tea. Some places throw lively yet more relaxed NYE events complete with all the festive accouterments. As soon as we learn of their plans, we'll be posting on our Breeze Facebook page.

4. Watch fireworks at the pier. Placencia Village is so small that you're bound to catch a glimpse of the midnight fireworks no matter where you are; however, this is a great opportunity to immerse yourself into the village life culture. Join children and families at the Placencia Municipal Pier where the village council will have set up a fundraising bar, and food vendors will be selling home cooked meals at their stalls for a relative bargain.

5. Bring earplugs. If you value your sleep, you may want to have some earplugs handy, and it's not necessarily because of the thumping music at the parties, but the kids will be popping firecrackers incessantly − day and night. This torture for some goes on for weeks climaxing on New Year's Eve and tailing off during the following weeks while their supplies last. (Note: These firecrackers are illegally procured by sellers in Belize, but the police tolerates them during festive times of the year.)

6. Party. Party hard! I've had an equally fun time for NYE at Barefoot Bar and Tipsy Tuna Seaside and Sports Bar while being completely sober and also while at the very end of the other side of the spectrum that I must rely on photos the next day to piece together the wonderful memories. If high energy dancing appeals to you on New Year's Eve, Belize's top DJs booked just for this occasion alone, will make it really hard to resist the party vibes. So go out there and do NYE, PLACENCIA STYLE! ▪

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For Fragments of Hope, Monique Lamb is the Real Miss Scuba International

By MONIQUE VERNON Outreach Officer Fragments of Hope (FoH)

fohoutreach@gmail.com The very first Belize representative in the Miss Scuba International (MSI) Pageant, which was held last month in Malaysia shares a special connection with Placencia.

Monique Lamb, 26, is a PADI-certified Divemaster and Rescue diver, as well as a former participant in several Placencia-based Fragments

of Hope (FoH)-PADI dive represent Belize. training programs and coral restoration projects.

Although she did not place among the 22 women who The two-week pageant fo- competed in the pageant, cused on promoting marine Lamb returned home with conservation and scuba div- more knowledge in marine ing among women, a fitting conservation and her field, forum for Lamb who knows and with a stronger network those topics all too well. of colleagues. Even better, She has contributed to coral she put Belize on the map bleaching surveys and coral for all our female divers! She out planting with FoH and is for Fragments of Hope, has extended experience the real Miss Scuba Internawith other non-governmen- tional! ▪ tal organizations such as the Southern Environmental The United Kingdom's Daisy Association, the University Hope Whetlor, 21, and an of Belize and the Environ- advanced open water and mental Research Institute. specialty diver, was crowned In addition to boasting a the 2018 MSI. Huang Yuthriving career as a scuba Wen, 27, of China placed divemaster, her vast knowl- second while Philippine’s edge and experience made Noelle Fuentes Uy-Tuazon, her the perfect candidate to 26, came in third. ▪

Third Lionfish Roundup Eleven Complete Coral Bleaching Training Brings in a 243 Count

By MONIQUE VERNON

By MONIQUE VERNON

On Oct. 26, two full boats of enthusiastic divers set out for their third lionfish roundup this year. Several hours after take off, the two boats arrived boasting a total catch of 243. This provided almost 20 pounds of lionfish that were sold with profits put away for near future culling.

Fragments of Hope (FoH) thanks Harry Neal for organizing the event, Hatchet Caye & Wild Orchid Resort for sponsoring and to all participants who contributed to the successful third lionfish roundup of 2018! Since the

first roundup in June, this program has eradicated 673 lionfish from our vulnerable reefs at a total cost of just over BZ$10K for the three events. This translates to BZ$15 per lionfish caught. Boats were donated and tanks were discounted courtesy of Seahorse Dive Shop! Participants were well fed and hydrated,and received a small stipend for their efforts.

If you have ideas on how to lower the costs or want to contribute to future lionfish round ups, please contact Harry Neal at 635-9262 and/or Monique Vernon at 654-8951.▪

Eleven more people are now ready for bleaching survey collection thanks to a two-day Fragments of Hope (FoH) workshop held in late October.

The successful bleaching and disease workshop covered a theoretical overview of coral species including their biology and ecology and introduced the swim bar methodology for monitoring corals. It concluded on Oct. 28 with a practical session.

by MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHS.)

on micro fragmenting procedures, with invited guest instructors, Dr. Mark Butler and Dr. Dave Vaughan, who are both essential resources in marine and aquaculture replenishment.

More info to come soon! ▪

FoH thanks MPA Connect, GCFI and NOAA for sponsoring the workshop and to all participants who are now better equipped to monitor A reef replenishment training is our coral reefs. set for Jan. 14-18, 2019.

On Jan. 14-18, 2019, FoH While the initial plan was to will hold another reef replenvisit the Larks Caye that is ishment training, focusing

FoH Attends Conference in San Andres

By MONIQUE VERNON

Advanced tour guide and scuba dive master, Harry Neal, brings his daughter into a photo with the lionfish catch. Neal has organized all three roundups this year. (Photo

close to the Placencia mainland, many attendees had preferred going further to to Laughing Bird Caye National Park because they had not seen it. Participants included stakeholders from Port Honduras Marine Reserve, South Water Caye Marine Reserve and Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve.

Early November, a few members of the Fragments of Hope (FoH) team headed to San Andres island in Colombia to participate in the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute (GCFI) 71 Conference.

FoH Founder and Executive Director Lisa Carne shared a presentation titled “Reef resilience and assisted evolution: What do these terms mean for Belize and what role does coral restoration efforts play? A review of

itive feedback and roused curiosity. It led to the team reconnecting and reuniting with several Colombia-based coral restoration practitioners Corales de la Paz and Coralina. We discussed potenFoH Founder and Executive Director Lisa tial exchange visits Carne joins group selfie with other conservation movers and shakers on Colombia's coral and collaborations in May 2019 with island of San Andres.

Conservation Interthe 2017 bleaching event national, as well as meeting with this in mind and with historical context.” The preSee FOH IN SAN ANDRES sentation brought about poson page 26

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The hardware store in Placencia Village unveiled its extensive renovations at an official reopening in November. In addition to an aesthetic upgrade, MnM's has also expanded its selection of home improvement goods and hotel supplies.

MnM' s Got a New Look!

By SHAYLENE TODD Contributing Writer The Placencia Breeze

shaylenetodd@gmail.com

by McNab Design of Belize City, makes finding what you’re looking for easy, and an engaged and knowledgeable staff will be there if more assistance is needed. Most of the staff has been with MnM's for over a decade, and they’ve been training with independent leadership coach, Mandy Marshall of Mandy Marshall Coaching in Maya Beach, twice a week to take their customer engagement to the next level in preparation for this re-opening.

Nov. 24th brought with it the grand re-opening of the hardware section of MnM Hardware & Service Station on the main road in Placencia Village. First opened on Sept. 1, 2003 as a sister store to the original in Independence Village, owners, Dora and Alan Duncker, are keeping up with the needs of a growing Placencia Peninsula over 15 years later.

Home hardware is still the Duncker’s core business, but they saw a need for good quality building and home improvement products that people have been needing to procure in Belize City. Eager to meet Placencia’s needs, MnM will still carry all the nuts and bolts they always have, but now shoppers will benefit from an upgraded caliber and an expanded portfolio of accessories including Balloons and fanfare marked the home decor, kitchen appliances and opening, as Peninsula residents were a hotel and restaurant line of goods. treated to a table of snacks, packaged homemade cookies and beautifully From finding the perfect color of displayed merchandise laid out by Sissons paint mixed to the right talented locally-based design con- biodegradable disposables, browse sultant, Penne Sommers. The major the aisles of the revamped hardware difference shoppers will note is that store and for motor needs, visit the what was formerly an over-the- service station that also recently uncounter shopping experience is now derwent major improvements.▪ convenient self-serve. Renovations had been taking place for a year and a half and now, villagers can finally Contributing writer, Shaylene Todd, is walk the aisles to find inspiration the Sales Manager for Itz'ana Resort & among the store’s impressive selec- Residences in Placencia. She can often tion of merchandise. be seen running the road or enjoying Beautiful signage, printed in country

Photo by: SHAYLENE TODD

a beach day with friends. Reach her at shaylenetodd@gmail.com.

Photo by: SHAYLENE TODD

MnM Hardware and Service Station owners, Alan and Dora Duncker, join their two children in a photo with their Placencia store's longtime manager, Jenny Westby.

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Don’t see your listing? It is time to renew your membership or become a new member!

Join the largest BTIA Chapter in Belize! Contact Placencia BTIA Executive Director Shanice Westby at 523-4045 or at director@placencia.com

ACCOMMODATIONS A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com; 523-3331 or 625-3301 Evan Hall Aqua Oasis dreawoody@gmail.com 623-3286 Aurora Beach abtrudeau@comcast.net 978-580-9455 or 650-8984 Ann & Tom Trudeau Arches /The gin7373@aol.com 479-841-7970; Mark Risk Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows barnacle@barnaclebillsbelize.com 602-7768; Bill & Adriane Taylor Bayshore Limited bayshore.bz 604-8910 or 600-1040 Jenny Wildman Belize Ocean Club info@belizeoceanclub.com 671-4500; Thibault Gehin belizeoceanclub.com Blue Crab Beach House linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com; 523-3544 or 523-3543; Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099; Costas & Sally Christ Cap’s Inn jbsmfowler@gmail.com 622-1172; Jeffrey & Susan Fowler Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 or 622-7104; Erin Ivy Caribbean Beach Cabanas info@caribbeanbeachcabanas. com; 622-4142 David & Laura Diffendal Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas Casa Del Sol rubenvasquez27@gmail.com 628-8514; Ruben Vasquez Casa Laguna Vista windwardproperties@att.net 361-765-8277; David Wallace Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail.com; 629-2700 or 660-8526 Mariuccia Levoni Casa Palma casapalma@outlook.com 628-7922; Perfecto Choc Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com; 503-3143 or 630-7811 Jacki Tipton

Casa Sunsandsea info@casasunsandsea.com 972-215-7413-866-459-8235 Brian and Brenda Montgomery www.casasunandsea.com Ceiba Beach Resort & Restaurant tom@ceibabeachresort.com 651-6649; Thomas S. Hudson www.ceibabeachresort.com Chabil Mar Villas* information@chabilmarvillas. com; 523-3606 or 523-3611; Chris Rothing Champagne Island Resort info@champagneislandbz.com 615-9979; Jacqueline Lozano www.champagneislandbz.com Coconut Cottage

kwplacencia@yahoo.com; 523-3234 or 626-8425; Kay Westby Coral Cove Inn coralcoveinnbelize@gmail.com 600-9847; Gordon Keith Allen Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 604-6214; Nicole Harvalik Finca Villa valchiac@yahoo.com 663-7777; Valeriano Chiac Green Parrot Beach House & Restaurant* greenparrot@mail.com; 533-8188 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez

Lost Reef Resort* llr@lostreefresort.com 610-0816; Lisa D’Amore

Sailfish Resort info@sailfishbelize.com 651-9885; Mike Gargan

Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net; 523-3117 or 627-7970; Lydia Villanueva

Sea Glass Inn* brad_schofield@yahoo.com 523-3098 Brad & Christine Schofield

Maine Stay /The belizekaren@gmail.com; 523-3507; Karen Travers Mariposa Beach Suites* reservations@mariposabelizebeach.com; 523-4474 or 610-4473 Bruce & Sharon Maddison Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro* info@mayabeachhotel.com; 533-8040 or 627-4718; Ellen & John Lee

Naia Resort & Spa hr@naiaresortandspa.com 523-4600; Stewart Krohn Placencia Villas & Golf Cart Rentals info@placenciavillas.com 615-6404 or 615-6434 Stephen Jacoby placenciavillas.com

Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com; 623-3286; Jim & Cindy Weller Harry’s Cozy Cabanas cozycabanas@yahoo.com; 523-3155 or 633-8581 Ronda Wheeler

Paradise Plantation jerryspiritclub@yahoo.com 633-1162; Jerry Herrera paradise.plantation-villa.com

Hairy Hut/The pj_jensen@hotmail.com 660-7200 / 250-554-0663 Stephen Jensen

Paradise Vacation Hotel*/** info@belize123.com 523-3179 or 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm

Hatchet Caye Resort* contact@hatchetcaye.com; 533-4446 or 523-3337; Dasha Shivers

Pearl Beach House vb53@centurytel.net 523-3409 or 605-0586; Bud & Betsy Valian; Stefano Ragagnin

Hibiscus Beach Properties 615-3287; Cindy Weller cindy@hibiscusbeachbelize.com hibiscusbeachbelize.com

Placencia Beach House placenciabeachhouse@gmail.com 664-9264 or 632-0545 Lou Nicolait and Joslin Merwin

Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com; 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll

Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304; Valerie Hopson

Laru Beya Resort* timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3473; Timoteo Mes Los Porticos Villas reservations@losporticosvillas. com; 523-3227 or 607-4448; Barry Snowden

Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777; John & Marian Chan Serenade Hotel info@serenadeplacencia.com 523-3113

Singing Sands Inn* Miller’s Landing* info@singingsands.com; millersplacencia@yahoo.com 533-3022 or 520-8022; 523-3010 or 523-3011 Maya Kramer Gary & Ann Miller Southern Shores Resort Miramar Apartments deb@southernshoresresort.com info@miramarbelize.com; 615-4182 523-3658; Ilsa Villanueva Deborah Tinsley www.miramarbelize.com southernshoresresort.com

Ocean’s Edge Beach Houses info@oceansedge-belize.com 514-606-5582 Michael Brauel & Francine Martel

Itz'ana Resort & Residence kim@itzanabelize.com 610-3456; Kim Viner

Seaspray Hotel jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com 523-3148; Jodie Yearwood

Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net; 523-3112 ranguanabelize.com Joy Leslie

Suites at Three Iguanas Annelise Hagan 633-6599 annelisehagan@hotmail.com

AUTO RENTALS Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com; 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood CONSTRUCTION & REPAIRS Doran's Services takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran Yount CONSULTANTS Barefoot Executive, Ltd. barefootexecutiveltd@gmail.com; 523-3291 Yvette Guild HEALTH & WELLNESS Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 or 600-0375 Siripohn Thakham Tooth Fairy Dental Clinic toothfairyclinic@gmail.com; 503-3736 or 633-0678; Dr. Dalila Vanzie-Krohn Tree of Life Massage Studio smallkristine@yahoo.com; 624-5408 Kristine Small NON-PROFITS Placencia Humane Society 523-3185 or 604-8676 David Kafka, president

Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com; 664-4740; Rotary Club of Placencia 622-7103 Office Manager, Francisco Sandi Johnson, president Turtle Inn */** frontdesk@turtleinn.com; 523-3244; Martin Krediet Tradewinds Hotel trdewndpla@btl.net; 523-3122; Janice Leslie

Peninsula Volunteer Fire Department 626-0667 Kathy Anglin REAL ESTATE AGENTS

Vacasa Belize Ltd. (formally Swan Villas) info@swanvillasbelize.org 621-1393 Rodolfo Saenz De Ugante

Amik Kil Ha achild17@gmail.com 664-1672 or +(604) 879-0543 Amanda Harris friendlywatersbelize@gmail.com

Villas at Cocoplum Rental/The booking@thevillasatcocoplumrental.com thevillasatcocoplumrental.com 607-7970; Herbert Kollman

Belize Sotheby's International Realty info@belizesir.com 523-3309 Kristin Fisher

White House in Placencia/ The info@whitehouseplacencia.com 1-732-829-4042 Kirsten & Per Kristensen White Sand Villa eagleray33@gmail.com; 661-9516 or 602-9315; Tricia Hernandez Wooden Mongoose Resort woodenmongoose@gmail.com 807-708-5869 Jim Bailey & Ellen Yeast woodenmongoose.com

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates info@RealEstatePlacencia.com; 523-3309 Boris Mannsfeld CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com; 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young Re/Max 1st Choice david@1stchoicebelize.com 631-9622 or 523-3666 David Kafka

Robert’s Grove Beach Resort */** info@robertsgrove.com; 523-3565 or 523-4367

Please note that some members in our Accommodations listing offer additional services:

Rotonda/The candegier@gmail.com 601-8021; Carmen Stowe

*Restaurant **Tour Operator ***Property Rentals

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Page 18 RESTAURANTS, BARS CAFÉS & ENTERTAINMENT Above Grounds Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial Brewed Awakenings brewedawakeningsbelize@gmail. com 635-5312 Ryan & Natalie Dixon Buba Wuba Smoke Shack & Grill finagler53@msn.com 650-9243 Robert Coppock ChaChi's chachipizza@gmail.com 523-3305 De’Tatch Seafood Grill & Bar jodiejjyearwood@gmail.com, 503-3385 or 523-4035, Jodie Yearwood Dolce Vita/ La ladolcevitaplacencia.com@hotmail.com 678-1089 or 523-3115 Simone De Angelis Friends Near the Pier robbcarson.king@gmail.com 667-4805 Robb Carson Jaguar Lanes jaguarlanes4@gmail.com 601-4434 or 629-3145 Manuel Simpson JC's Corner annmarie6362@gmail.com 602-0871 AnnMarie Mena Laru Beya Restaurant & Bar timoteo@larubeya.com 523-3476 Timoteo Mes Mango’s Restaurant info@mangosbelize.com 610-2494 or 651-6649 chunapolonio@yahoo.com tom@ceibabeachresort.com Pickled Parrot adrianalynn37@gmail.com; 636-7068; Lynn and Eugene Upham Rumfish y Vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 or 666-6934 Pamela & John Solomon The Shak Beach Cafe magsshak@hotmail.com 622-1686 or 523-3252 Magda Morales

NSAA Bath and Body Tranquilo Restaurant & Bar nsaa.bathbody@gmail.com 663-4276 Over the Water Omitade Adediran avi@marvin.co.il (Israel#) +972-508-810-891 One World Gift Shop Avi Rotem oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 620-9975 or 523-3103 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor Claudia Hardegger tizy.lory@virgilio.it 620-9916; Tiziana Del Col Pyramid House Wine & Etc. info@pyramidhousewine.com Wendy's Creole Restaurant 636-5745 523-3335 Fred Hoffman, III Wendy Lemus TOURS SERVICES

AB2 Architects andrea@ab2architects.com 523-8113 or 610-0488 Andrea Bacher www.ab2architects.com GSR Energy Holdings, Ltd. gleneiley@yahoo.com 630-2843 Glenford Eiley

Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 or 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood Barebones Tours craig@barebonestours.com 677-9303; Craig Pearlman Blue Reef Adventures polly@bluereefadventures.com 626-1429; Polly Alford

Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@gmail.com 523-3563 or 669-4675 Marion & Ed Carr

Daytripper Catamaran daytrippercatamaran@gmail.com; 666-3117; Jeffrey "Jeff" Scott

Placencia Mini Storage celeste1001@live.com 665-0800 Paul & Celeste Smith

Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 or 610-4718 Mary Toy

SCHOOLS (PIA) Peninsula International Academy peninsulaacademy.org 601-3523 Selena Lucas St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic School Principal Ms. Loris Moreira Vice Principal Monique Guzman 665-3853 or 632-9124 St. John's Memorial Anglican School stjohnsmemorial@gmail.com 610-5502 Lovelia "Lovey" Rowland SHOPPING

Hardcore Fishing Charters ewestby@hfc-belize.com 634-7612 Erwin Westby Placencia Eagle Ray Tours eagleray33@gmail.com 661-9516 or 602-9315 Tricia Hernandez & Rene Leslie Ranguana Caye info@ranguanacaye.com 523-3304 Ms. Valerie Hopson Splash Dive Center divebelizewithsplash@gmail.com 523-3080 Patty Ramirez Sunny Side Tours sunnysidebelize@yahoo.com 610-1040 Warren Garbutt

Added Touch /The addedtouchhotelsupplies@gmail. com Taste Belize 223-1461 or 615-0054 tastebelize@gmail.com; Robin McCutcheon 664-8699 Lyra Spang Goss Chocolate linnbluecrabbeach@gmail.com The Belize Tourism Industry 523-3544 or 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson was formed in 1985 to bring Lola’s Art Gallery lolasartgallerybelize@gmail.com 523-3342/601-1913

Mermaid Charms jenari_13@yahoo.com 604-1906 or 503-3206 Tipsy Tuna Seaside & Sports Bar Jeanna Casey tipsytuna@outlook.com 523-3089 MnM Hardware Placencia Salva & Gillian Zabaneh duncker@btl.net 523-3517 or 523-3537 Dora Duncker

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS

SHOPPING

together tourism and tourism related interests to meet the challenges of a dynamic and growing industry in Belize. BTIA intended and continues to develop as the accepted and recognized voice of the tourism industry in Belize and provides an important link between public and private sectors. The Placencia BTIA holds the largest membership in Belize.

Allen, Ken & Elizabeth kenallen72@comcast.net 629-5331

McCullock, Maretha maretha.mccullock@gmail.com 615-1300 or 523-3555

Beeman, Dan dbeeman@gmail.com 818-983-5700

Mertens, Wini Palacio, Arreini Morgan arreinipal@seabelize.org 670-2924

Christensen, Steve gringo@btl.net; 610-1399 Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca; 622-6695 Coston, Debbie debcoston@yahoo.com; 624-6483 Edwards, Dan & Kim thislldo.dan@gmail.com 622-1656 Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Hess, Christina; 523-3344 Markham, Patricia Angie

Pelayo, Aretha A. arethapelayo@gmail.com 622-7557 Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net; 523-4306 Van Deurzen, John vandeurzen.bz@gmail.com; 662-0020 Westby, Brandon brandonwestby@tropicair.com 631-3553 Wildman, Tanya tanyagster@gmail.com 608-1360 Wohl, Bill (formerly Slip Stop) slipstop.ca@gmail.com 601-5548

Why Join the Placencia BTIA? Here's what we offer!

• A page on the Placencia.com website with complete details of your business, a link to your website and as many pictures as you like.

• A spot on the centerfold map of The Placencia Breeze.

• Your contact information listed under the appropriate business category in the Membership Directory of The Placencia Breeze.

• A feaure story in The Placencia Breeze about your business.

• A discounted listing in the annual Destination Belize magazine.

• Your brochures and literature displayed in the Placencia Tourism Center.

• Referrals to your business given to visitors by the staff of the Placencia Tourism Center.

• BTIA member discounts at participating member businesses.

• Local assistance with renewals of hotel licenses, tour guide licenses, tour operator licenses, sport fishing licenses, etc.

• Discounted pricing on advertising in The Placencia Breeze.

• Email announcements and news from Placencia BTIA. • Opportunity to have your announcements distributed to all Placencia Chapter members.

• Listing on the national BTIA website.

• Consistent and relevant advocacy on behalf of Placencia tourism stakeholders.

HANNUAL BUSINESS MEMBERSHIPS Small 0-10 employees $200.00

Medium 11-50 employees $500.00

Large 51+ employees $1,500.00

HANNUAL INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS $100.00

Extra Membership Cards $25.00

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Raised for Humane Society at Mad Hatter's Tea Party & Auction

By PATRICIA CELENZA Press Officer The Placencia Humane Society

placibr@btl.net

On Nov. 10, Turtle Inn hosted an overflowing and enthusiastic crowd of Placencia Humane Society's (PHS) most dedicated supporters!

This extravagant event raised an unbelievable US$ 10,000 for our non-profit organization!

This wouldn't have been possible without the attendance of all registered participants, individuals and businesses who donated items for both the live and silent auction and the volunteers who worked quietly and tirelessly behind the scenes to execute this event. But right now, cherish the vibrant photos captured by Kevin W. Quischan and Sarah Aly, who volunteered their sensitive eyes to PHS.

If you missed this historic event, but would still like to make a donation, please click on the DONATE button on our Facebook page, or the PAYPAL button on our website: placenciahumanesociety.org.

And with that, we continue our work! Saturday, Dec. 15 is our next PHS monthly vet clinic. Bring your pets to the PHS building, located along the Placencia Lagoon, opposite Los Porticos Villas.

From noon to 2 p.m., open clinic will be available for all non-surgery treatments, such as exams and shots. Please call 604-8676 to schedule the necessary morning appointments for spays/neuters and surgeries. Belize and US dollars and checks are gratefully accepted as payment for your pet's vet bill.

All PHS board members and volunteers receive no financial reimbursement for any of their time or services. The vet, however, does charge.â–Ş

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croc corner

Not Just the Crocs

By MARISA TELLEZ Co-founder & Executive Director Crocodile Research Coalition marisa.tellez@crcbelize.org

T

he Crocodile Research Coalition (CRC) loves their crocs, we really do! BUT, when we talk the biz of conservation, we take a more panoramic approach in our research because conservation of crocodiles is not JUST about the focal species, but also identifying and studying the other wildlife, in addition to understanding the various ecological interactions within the environment. For example, what is the biodiversity of the crocodile’s closest living relative in the Placencia Lagoon, and how is the changing over time in response to human development and climate change? (So right now you are probably asking, “What animal is the crocodile’s closest living relative? Ready? ... BIRDS! Yup. Expert scientists have done thorough research that includes genetics, physiology, and morphology (just to name a few) and have concluded crocodilians and birds descended from a common ancestor from the Archosaur lineage.

In fact, many of us crocodilian experts no longer call crocodilians “reptiles” anymore because they really are not. Within the next 1015 years, science books will no longer put crocodilians in Class Reptilia, but in a new taxonomic class with birds! (There is your fun fact for the day!)

In January 2016, the CRC began weekly biodiversity surveys of the Placencia Lagoon, monitoring the avian and aquatic wildlife among various locations, in addition to monitoring parasites of snails. Parasites. Why parasites?

Parasites are a fabulous biological indicator of the biodiversity within the environment, as well as being a red flag when there is a disturbance in "The Force," the energy flow or health within the environment that would otherwise

Identifying and studying other wildlife is an important part of CRC's research, which has revealed a greater understanding of Placencia's biodiversity.

not be detected by other traditional scientific methods and this is all due to parasites’ extreme interaction with wildlife hosts and the environment.

So what are some key observations we have made? ● We conduct biodiversity surveys in seven different locations throughout the lagoon. Thus far we have observed 70 different species (from Bat Falcons to Osprey to Anhingas to Blue Herons to Yellow Warblers to Tropical Mockingbirds) throughout the lagoon, and we see a gradient from lower biodiversity to higher biodiversity as we go from the south to the north (which makes sense as there is more intact habitat as you go further north along the peninsula). ● With the assistance of our Next Gen Croc Placencia student Erica Holding, we recorded the first Altamira Oriole sighted in this area, observed in Maya Beach! ● Manatees seem to like to hang out more often in the northern part of the lagoon, from Coco Plum area to Plantation, so IF YOU OWN A BOAT, BE MORE VIGILANT ABOUT GOING SLOW See NOT JUST CROCS on page 24

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Brice is Back!

But not really ... to help transform lives through yoga in Belize, she was accepted.

By SHAYLENE TODD Contributing Writer The Placencia Breeze

shaylenetodd@gmail.com

W

hen the student is ready, the teacher will appear.

This was certainly the case for local Barefoot Beach Bar owner, Brice Dial. After first trying yoga in 2005 to help relieve and manage stress, Brice received her instructor certification through Om Shanti Belize in 2016. Since then, she felt she had been waiting for the opportunity to take her practice to the next level.

When she heard about a scholarship sponsored by the Indian Government to attend an intensive trainers course in India, she knew she had to apply. In agreement with Belize-City based Rhythm of Change (ROC), a non-profit yoga and wellness center, that she would offer two hours of yoga per week to her community upon returning and a stated desire

Accompanied by fellow Belizean honoree, Vianey Blades, a 23-year-old physical therapist, Brice embarked on 36 hours of travel, 23 hours of flying through London to Bangalore and an hourlong drive one hour south to Bengaluru. Once at S-VYASA University, (Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana), Brice and Vianey joined their group of 30 other participants from 18 different countries, Mozambique to Columbia, Ecuador, Serbia and Hungary to name a few. The goal of S-VYASA is to combine yoga and spirituality with modern scientific research to bring health, harmony and

yoga. Then dinner, study time and lights out. Put that on repeat for 30 days and combine it with a Sattvic diet, which includes food and eating habits that are pure, essential, natural, vital, energy giving, clean and wise, and maybe you’ll experience the same life changing clarity with which Brice came home. That is, if you believe she’s back. Her sister Cassie, who, when asked how it was to have Brice home, responded with a smile, “Brice isn’t back yet.”

Not needing to rely on alcohol or drugs, Brice admits she’s been on a high since returning home, having maintained her daily practice and healthy diet. She’ll tell you she’s never felt better. Her staff, on the other hand, will tell you she’s “annoyingly happy”. She says she’d have trouble not approaching her classes more holistically now here in the West where we tend to associate yoga with physical fitness and the body rather peace than using meditaBrice to the world, a best of tion and breathadmits she’s been both worlds mening in conon a high since returntality where East junction with ing home, having maintained meets West. Their the physical approach to yoga her daily practice and healthy movements is more than just diet. She’ll tell you she’s never to find inner bodily fitness; it’s a felt better. Her staff, on the balance and holistic and academic other hand, will tell you she’s t o p r o m o t e approach as well. A self awareness “annoyingly happy”. learning centre and hosand health. pital, they have participants instead patients, as they utilize She’s kept her end of the yoga for medicinal purposes and bargain with ROC and can be found send teachers back into the world. at the Placencia Village Community Centre at 6 p.m. on Mondays where As such, the days were intense. her yoga classes are free for all. Just Waking up most days at 4:30 a.m., bring a mat! Her hope is to find a way mantras, meditations and devotions to promote yoga among the youth all took place before breakfast at 8 of Belize and to help them learn the a.m.. This was followed by Karma right tools for finding their equilibriyoga and chanting, an hour-long um at a pivotal age. She wants everylecture and then Pranayama, which one in Placencia to know that she’s is the formal practice of controlling here to help. Even if you’ve never the breath, our vital life force, then spoken before, she’s open to sharing finally, cyclic meditation, which her experiences and offer support. In combines movement and meditation other words, if you’re ready, there’s for stimulation and relaxation of the a new teacher in our midst. ▪ body and the mind. After lunch there was another lecture and a teaching This feature is a follow up to a Q&A techniques class, followed by Bahjan with Brice by Shaylene Todd in our songs), Satsang and Trataka (gazing August 2018 issue about Brice's meditation) and Krida (playful) inspiring journey into yoga.

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Placencia Peninsula Guide ACCOMMODATIONS Placencia Villas and Golf Carts: Daily, weekly and monthly rentals.

Eleven comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments in the heart of Placencia Village (next to the "Rumfish" Restaurant), close to restaurants, shopping, banks as well as the beach. Cable TV, free wife, fully equipped kitchenette, private bathroom, fully screened porch, hammocks. Contact owner Steve Jacoby 615-6404 or Jaime Jacoby 615-6434. Email info@ placenciavillas.com Major credit cards accepted. Rates from 129 BZD incl.

Taxes.

Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental.

Maya & Tropic Air agent. Email: info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523-3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com

SHOPPING

Goss Chocolate: Goss Chocolate and cocoa powder made and sold only in SailFish Resort: 6 modern Suites with A/C, TV, Wi-Fi and private baths. 8 Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole Private rooms and 16 Bunks. Pool with swim-up Bar. Starting at $20 US + vanilla bean. Sold in grocery stores, gift shops, hotels and restaurants on tax / night. Book online @ www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885 the Peninsula and throughout Belize. Sorry, no factory tours! 523-3544, Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of www.Goss-Chocolate.com, BTL Yellow Pages, Facebook. Winner World Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, Chocolate Awards for Goss White with Vanilla Bean. coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock.

Placencia Pharmacy: Prescriptions, OTC meds & vitamins as well as 523-3122 - trdewndpla@btl.net cosmetics & pet meds. Located just north of Atlantic Bank. Open Mon-Sat 8 am- 6 pm. Closed on Sundays & Public & Bank Holidays. P. 523-3346

CHEERS

Wallen’s Market: Hardware and houseware as well as wines, liquors, & select wholesale items. Located just south of BTL office. Serving the peninsula for Barefoot Bar: Open every day 11 am to midnight. Located on the beach. over 30 years! P. 503-3316; Office: 523-3128. wallensmarket@yahoo.com.

Live Music Wed, Fri & Sat at 5 pm & Sun at 1 pm. Happy Hour 5 -6 pm.

Largest drink menu around. Creative lunch & dinner specials. Known for Stiff Drinks ~ Tasty Food ~ Good Times! 523-3515. Follow us on Facebook!

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm.

Pool Table and Free Darts. 523-3412 SailFish Resort: Swim-up bar and pool open to public Wed-Sun @ 12 noon. 18+ only. Must wear appropriate swimwear. Daily drink specials.

Resort setting waterfront on lagoon at Sunset Point. BZ$5 daily pool fee. www.SailFishBelize.com or 651-9885.

DINING South of Airstrip De’Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar: Serving the very best in Seafood and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed on Wed) 7am until 10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. For Info or Take out orders please call: 503-3385 The Pickled Parrot: American Burgers, Sandwiches, Salads and ICE COLD BEER under an open-air thatched roof! Daily BZ$10 specials. Open M, W,TH,F,S with live music every Saturday. Call: 636-7068.

The Shak Beach Café: Placencia's original smoothie spot with fresh fruit smoothies. Try our famous seaweed shake, natural juices, veggie burgers, salads, wraps, hummus, falafel. We serve breakfast all day. Located on the beach at the foot of the main dock. Open 7 to 6. Closed on Tuesday. Call us Placencia Office Supply: Business Service – Printing – Faxing – Copies. at 523-3252.

Internet. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor Muzamanzie Photography: Contact us for wedding photographs, on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week for portraits, web & brochure images. 523-3563 or 603-5143 breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & MC accepted. 523-3335 - wendylemus02@hotmail.com muzamanzie@yahoo.com

SERVICES

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Festival/Event Calendar & National Public & Bank Holidays January 2019: New Year's Day, Jan. 1 The Garifuna Collective live at ChaChi's, Jan. 12

REAL ESTATE Belize Sotheby’s International Realty: Our firm is a full service real estate company offering real estate sales, vacation rentals, as well as property management. The country of Belize has many great opportunities and offers a very beautiful landscape both on the islands and on the mainland.

Belize also offers many investment benefits. Our team of Belize experts will be happy to assist you in enhancing your Belize experience. 523-3309 info@ belizesir.com Boris Mannsfeld & Associates: Our loyalty to our client’s best interest has established us as the top real set firm in the region. Our expert team is ready and excited to guide you step–by–step in finding the perfect property or securing a successful sale or investment. If you or your customers are seeking exceptional service, proven experience, professionalism, and the know-how and determination to get things done then look no further. Even though we specialize on the Placencia peninsula, we have a reliable network of real estate firms and developers throughout Belize with whom we can collaborate to provide you with real estate options across this beautiful country. Give us a call at Ph.523-3063 or Email:Info@RealEstatePlacencia. com.

CPC Real Estate Solutions: Your trusted real estate broker in Belize. We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property purchase. Please drop into our office for a free map of Belize, and no obligation answers to all your real estate questions. We’re located in the heart of the village, across from the Atlantic Bank. 672-9000 or belizeproperty.com RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize: RE/MAX the worldwide leader in real-estate is here so look no further. RE/MAX 1st Choice Belize is here to help educate you on the market. Whether you are buying or selling no one knows more and has a better reputation than us. Call the office at 523-3666 or email at info@1stchoicebelize.com

TOUR PROVIDERS Trip N Travel: Inland Jungle Tours – Monkey River Magic. 660-7189 lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office Supply.

The Placencia Peninsula Guide features paid listings. Contact the Placencia BTIA office at 523-4045 or accounts@placencia.com for pricing information.

February 2019: Placencia Sidewalk Art Festival: Feb. 9-10 Lobster Season Closes: Feb. 15 March 2019: Flaming Heart Ball Fire Department Fundraiser: TBA Maya Day: TBA National Heroes and Benefactors Holiday: March 12 April 2019: Holy Thursday: April 18 Good Friday: April 19 Holy Saturday: April 20 Easter Sunday: April 21

June 2019: Battle Cancer Walk TBA Placencia Lobsterfest: June 21-22-23 Rotary Duck Race at Lobsterfest Conch Season Closes (date dependent on quota requirements)

October 2019 Conch Season Opens: Oct. 1 Pan-American Day Holiday: Oct 14 BTIA Belize Birding Festival: Oct. 25-28 November 2019 GarifunaSettlement Day Holiday: Nov. 19

December 2018 End of the World September 2019: Marathon: Dec. 9 St. George’s Caye Mistletoe Ball: Dec. 15 Day Holiday: Sept.

Placencia Christmas 10 Boat Parade: TBA Flag Raising Christmas Street Ceremony and Parade: Dec. 24 Party: Sept. 20 Christmas Day Holiday: Belize Independence Dec. 25 Day Holiday and Boxing Day Holiday: Carnival: Sept. 21 Dec. 26 Placencia Yamaha New Year's Eve Beach Marelco Saltwater Fishing Tournament: Parties at Tipsy Tuna and Barefoot: Dec. 31 TBA

May: 2019 Labour Day: May 1 Sovereign's/ Commonwealth Day Holiday: May 24

Coming up on Sunday, Dec. 9!

See page 28 for more info!

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December 2018

Not Just Crocs

St. John’s Memorial Church will be holding a special memorial service for all our loved ones who have passed over the past couple years.

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You are all invited to join in the remembrance of those who have left us.

IN THIS AREA!) ● Dolphins are sighted more often between Coco Plum and Belize Ocean Club. What’s attracting the dolphins to this area? We still need to gather more data in our aquatic surveys to determine if there is a higher fish population in this area relative to other locations throughout the lagoon. ● We recorded six crocodile nests in the area, five successfully hatching.

Is the crocodile population finally showing recovery from almost being hunted to extinction in the early 1900s? It’s a slow recovery, but you can help us in determining the population by becoming a CRC Citizen Science (Contact us for more information). And don’t forget, DON’T FEED, DON’T HARASS AND DON’T HANDLE the crocs!

It’s illegal, and this law ensures they don’t lose their fear of humans. It’s when they become TOO friendly when human-conflict arises. ● Coco Plum area shines again in that all snails collected in this area had a 100% prevalence (which means this area is providing good habitat for the three wildlife hosts parasites use in their life cycle: snails, fish and birds).

However, we are noticing a decrease in parasite prevalence from Maya Beach up towards Plantation. Why is that even though we are recording a good number of bird species? That means something in the environment is affecting the parasite’s free-living stage prior to infecting the snail.

We can not be conclusive, but it is likely the increase in development and especially dredging in this area is impacting the parasite (and likely other aquatic wildlife) survival.

that depends on the Placencia Lagoon; whether we realize it or not, many of us depend on the Placencia Lagoon indirectly and directly, and our actions will affect us. ●The epidemic mortality of birds that pursued for two years seems to have come to an end. The CRC collaborated with two avian experts from the United States, and we found out the culprit was an accumulation of biotoxins as a result of algal blooms. CRC is in touch with Florida Fish and Wildife Biotoxin Lab to initiate more of an immediate response if another algal bloom happens again. For now, CRC can use your help! If you notice any ill birds, please contact us so we can take the initial steps for treatment with partners like the Belize Bird Rescue, as well as collecting samples to identify the culprit.

I just gleamed over some of the many observations the CRC recorded over the last few years of our biodiversity survey and monitoring of the Placencia Lagoon. With the support of the Belize Forest Department, this survey is just in its infancy of being a long-term monitoring project of the Placencia Lagoon and it has no ending date. This coming year we will be expanding, conducting terrestrial surveys in a few of the locations.

All of this information is to provide local and national key stakeholders the information needed to apply the most appropriate management and conservation plan to ensure the Placencia Lagoon continues to thrive in wildlife. Every time we go out on surveys, the CRC experiences something new, a little hidden treasure of the Placencia Lagoon. As one of the last strongholds of habitat left for various endangered wildlife in Belize, the Placencia Lagoon is definitely a treasure that we should Okay. here is another scientific fact work together to protect. that you can share during your holiday dinner: Mangroves are nature’s The CRC would like to thank Turtle filters when it comes to heavy met- Inn and Projects Abroad for their als, “soaking” up the heavy metals in continuous volunteer support of this the water thus keeping the environ- project. The CRC is a Belize based ment clean and healthy. But when non-profit with a sister 501(c)3 comdredging occurs, heavy metals are pany Collective ConSERVation in released back into the environment the United States. If you would like in high concentrations, which obvi- to learn more how to get involved ously is detrimental to the aquatic with our projects, or interested in fauna, as well as water quality. So supporting, head to our website: not only does dredging destroys the crocodileresearchcoalition.org ▪ nursery of many aquatic wildlife, it also becomes like a heavy metal “spill.”

Dr. Marisa Tellez received her MasMore research needs to be done to further investigate the impact dredging is having on the Placencia Lagoon, but development can be done sustainably and with minimal impact to this area It’s just not the wildlife

ter’s and PhD at the University of California, Los Angeles, and is the International Union of Conservation of Nature (IUCN)/SSC-Crocodile Specialist Group’s Sub-Regional Chair of Central America and the Caribbean.

YOU ARE INVITED TO REMEMBER OUR LOVED ONES

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2018 starting at 3 p.m.

Rotary Club Updates

By JEFF WHITE Press Officer Rotary Club of Placencia jjeffwhite@gmail.com

Bicycle Reflector Program: Spearheaded by Nabil Bedewi from Believe in Belize and working with the Rotary Club of Placencia and the Placencia Police Department, a project was started to put reflectors and reflective tape on bicycles.

This is a pilot project for installing 20 bicycle reflectors on bicycles in Placencia, Belize during the second half of October 2018. It is part of the Believe in Belize Health Program / Bicycle Safety Initiative.

The purpose is to get a better handle on the issues involved. Afterwards, we will decide how to best proceed with this project. We are thankful to Jeff Stefanis and Amber Wason, the co-founders of Riide for donating the reflectors.

Placencia Police Officer Raul Pop installs donated reflectors and reflective tape on bicycle. (Photo by:

NABIL BEDEWI)

in Placencia Village; therefore, we concluded two things: 1) Officer Pop will install reflector tape (donated by the Rotary Club of Placencia) on a couple of bicycles as an experiment to explore the effects of weather on them.

2) Believe in Belize will launch an information service to make people aware of the tremendous need for bicycle safety reflectors in Belize and how we can all help.

We want to thank Placencia Police Inspector Ramclam for enthusiastically supporting our effort and assigning Officers Pop and Lammey to make this project successful.

For more information on Believe in Belize, you can visit their website On Wednesday, Oct. 24, Officer www.believeinbelize.org.

Raul Pop from the Placencia Village Police installed 21 reflectors Scholarships: Our Rotary scholon bicycles of cyclists passing arship students continue to work by (mainly children). Besides the hard. Rotarians are committed to safety value of this effort, it was ensuring the students are successful gratifying to see the recipients hap- and many volunteer their time to py to have them installed. tutor those that are finding some classes challenging.

The main issue we encountered was that some bicycles had to be Senior Program: The weekly seskipped since our reflectors did nior’s program continues to be very not fit them. This means in the popular. Several times a month, future we will need multiple types they tackle a creative project, parof reflectors. ticipate in karaoke or take on some challenging games. Every week So where do we go from here? We there is the popular Bingo games ran out of reflectors within a couple along with snacks. If you know of hours. We also noticed there of a senior who would like to parwere a high percentage of bicycles See ROTARY UPDATES on page 27 without reflectors, and this is just

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PLACENCIA MADE THE LIST! And we scored an intimate and honest eight-page spread!

Congrats to Merlene Westby of Merl's Cafe and her (now even more) famous lemon-meringue pie, Kerr's Barber Shop, our very own Breeze contributing writer, Shaylene Todd, Omar Sierra of Omar's Creole Grub, Itz'ana, Tiziana and Lorenzo of Tutti Frutti, Tipsy Tuna Seaside and Sports Bar, Martin Krediet of Turtle Inn, our talented craftspeople and even Goldie the playful canine at Coral Caye, for their mentions!

[We're also excited our paper got a shout out too!] Making it into the full page photo collages are Placencia's sizzling wood worker Francois Faux, Mary Ellen Rudon and Isabella Viner, daughters of Itz'ana's Kimberly Viner, and Amanda Berry and Sarah Aly. â–Ş

"But really, the main attraction here is to escape the rest of the planet's reality and case yourself into a culture still based on an old rhythm of life."

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Fragments of Hope Holds Fifth AGM Thanks to Miramar Apartments for their generous use of the Skyfall Terrace where over 50 attendees showed up to hear about our year in review and next year’s plans. The next big event for FoH is the Reef Futures conference in Florida this month where Lisa Carne is an invited plenary speaker for an audience of over 450! Her talk will showcase the successful restoration efforts completed in Belize over the last decade and the importance of community ownership and participation. She will invite all to see the work in person, because Seeing is Belizeing! ▪

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Beat Plastic Pollution!

in January 2019 with Jake Kheel of Punta Cana Resort along with Dr. Mark Butler, crab mariculture expert, and David Vaughan, coral master/mariculture expert.

Fragments of Hope is fully on board for more regional exchanges that provides real-world, hands-on experiences creating positive difference on many angles.

Many thanks to MCCAP for funding the trip.▪

By HELEN GORDON Education and Science Assistance Officer Southern Environmental Association (SEA) gordonhelen31@gmail.com

Plastic, the durable, flexible, multi-purpose packaging, global consumer product of all time! Plastic has become a necessity, but the world has been grappling with its use and how to manage the many plastic thrown away after purchasing.

items bought end up in our oceans after being thrown away. How much more can our marine environment take before we can no longer enjoy our natural resources?

We have all seen graphic images of dead seabirds, strangled turtles and entangled whales whose demise was met from plastic pollution. About 52% of all packages from

The road to positive change is never easy, but on March 20, the Government of Belize made a decision to ban the single-use plastics and polyurethane (aka Styrofoam) effective April 22,

On the heels of the Government's proposed ban on single-use plastic and polyurethane effective April 2019, SEA has been educating the public on plastic pollution to prepare for the phase-out process.

2019. Belizeans are expected to phase out the use of plastic shopping bags, foam plates, plastic cups, spoons and forks. This may sound like a difficult task, but you are challenged to start changing the way products are used in the homes, schools and businesses. Luckily, in Belize, alternatives to single use plastics and polyurethane See BEAT PLASTIC POLLUTION on page 27

2018 Licensed Tour Guides of the Placencia &Monkey River Tour Guide Associations A message from the Belize Tour Guide Association: Did you know that it is illegal to guide a tour in Belize without a license? Licensed tour guides undergo a comprehensive training program, pass a swim test and are certified in CPR and first aid.

Ask to see your guide's license!

Adran Kus Ainsworth Leslie Sr. Akeem Tejada Alexander Chun Alexander Garbutt Alfred Williams Allan Arnold Allan Villanueva Alrin Muschamp Amir Neal Andre Williams Andres Fletes Andria Villanueva Angel Bonilla Arthur Westby Avelardo Cuevas Avelino Franco Basilio Ical Ben Bol Benjamin Young Bernard Leslie Jr. Bernard Leslie Sr. Bernard Valerio Blake Leslie Brian Coy Bryan Petillo Charles Longworth Clarence Rowland Claude Vernon

Dale Godfrey Dalila Sanchez Dan Santos Daniel Cabral Darmin Shivers Darnell Leslie Darrel Westby Darryl Lozano David Ortiz Derwin Garbutt Deshawndre Henderson Diego Coc Dion Muschamp Doren Leslie Sr. Doyle Gardiner Dwayne Young Earl Godfrey Ebenezer Gordon Edlin Leslie Edwin Carr Eldon Sanchez Elesario Shal Eliezer Munoz Elroy Burgess Elroy Tucker Elton Reyes Emelio Diaz Emilliano Bo Eric Foreman

Ernesto Bol Eusebio Bonell Sr. Evaristo Muschamp Ever Ramirez Eyanick Pop Fabian Vellos Faygon Villanueva Fedrito Villanueva Florencio Shal Floria Sanchaz Francisco Alvarado Francisco Linarez Francisco Tush Fredi Arias Genaro Chiac Gilbert Garbutt Grayson Sierra Harold Neal Henry Hamilton Hilario Tuch Hubert Neal Hubert Young Ian Cuevas Ian Vernon Iris Ramirez Ivan Leslie Jr. Ivan Leslie Sr. Jamie Leslie Jason Herrera Jason Westby Jason Williams Javier Martinez Jermaine Cain Jes Bech Jonathan Gabourel Jordan Griffith Julian Cabral Julio Garcia Keiran Eiley Kendis Hernandez

Kenroy Eiley Keon Leslie Khimar Spence Kirk Mayen Kylon Garbutt Lauro Trapp Lennox Palacio Leonardo Castro Leopold Ernest Garcia Leopold Leslie Leslie Faux Lincoln Garbutt Lincoln Garbutt Jr. Linda Garcia Lloydia Westby Luis Gabriel Lyra Spang Marco Supaul Mariko Wallen Marisha Betancourt Mark Buller Martin Cabral Marvin Escobar Matthew Leslie Maxwell Canelo Melissa Cabral Melvin Arevalo Mervin Leslie Jr. Mervin Leslie Sr. Miguel Herrera Miguel Ortiz Natasha Gibson Nazario Cal Nestor Teul Nick Pollard Norman Leslie Jr. Octario Ack Oliver Salam Orie Burgess Orlando Flores

Orlin Ipina Osacar Gutierrez Oscar Boo Pablo Mendoza Percival Gordon Peter Dacoff Polly Alford Prince Gongora Rafael Villanueva Randolph Faux Randolph Villanueva Renato Cal Rene Leslie Sr. Rhawn Godfrey Rolando Espat Sandy Asencio Shannae Garcia Shawn Young Sidney Lopez Stephen Lopez Stephen Young Tadeo Chun Terry Garbutt Thorman Turner Vaughan Leslie Vaughan Leslie Vicente Pau Vinicio Tuario Walter Aldana Walter Garbutt Warren Garbutt Wayne Castellanos Wellington Garbutt Willie Caal willington Garbutt Winsley Cuevas Ylman Linares Zane Garbutt Zane Westby Zeferino Mes

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People's Coalition Pushes Golf Cart Safety of her team to formally inaugurate the Placencia group and discuss how the civilian community could best aid police.

By STEWART KROHN Founding Member, People's Coalition of the Placencia Peninsula stewart@cocoplumbelize.net

A consensus developed that the best way to build credibility was to start small and gradually take on bigger projects as the movement gains momentum. Which led to a small but much needed effort to improve the safety of Placencia’s rapidly growing fleet of rented golf carts.

People’s Coalition of the Placencia Peninsula. It’s an organization with a “We appreciate our tourists,” notgrand name but its purpose is much ed Inspector Ramclam, “but when more down to earth: give community they’re on vacation they sometimes support to our local police formation. leave their good driving habits back home. Things like drinking while The concept of police and citizens driving or letting children drive enforming working groups has been danger themselves as well around Belize for decades and has as others”. taken different forms—with varying To help remedy degrees of success—all around the the problem country. The latest incarnation is part the Coalition of a larger nationwide effort at more had stickers effective community policing using printed to be the Peoples Coalition template. placed on the steering In September, under the direction wheel of of the Placencia Formation’s comeach rented manding officer, Inspector Sherlet golf cart to Ramclam, a small group of Peninsula remind drivers residents with a long history of supthey must be liport for law enforcement gathered censed and age 17 or with Ramclam and several members above. This way nobody

Rotary Club Updates

People's Coalition Chairperson Jodie Yearwood Leslie presents golf cart traffic safety stickers to Placencia Police Office WPC Shanice Lammey.

can claim that they were unaware of Belize’s driving laws.

T h e P e o p l e ’s Coalition meets monthly at the Placencia Police Station in Placencia Village and will be looking to initiate projects that make the Peninsula safer for both residents and visitors.

Future efforts will include painting of the Peninsula’s 33 unforgettable speed bumps, improved village parking facilities and enhanced neighborhood crime watches.

“The task of making the Placencia Peninsula a safer place is not just a job for the police,” said Coalition Chair Jodie Yearwood Leslie. “However large or small we can all do our part”. The other founding civilian members of the Coalition are Ilsa Villanueva, Steve Christensen, Dan Edwards and Stewart Krohn.▪

seniors in the surrounding area.

Also, be sure to save March 2, 2019 on your calendars. The annual Rotary Club of Placencia Auction will be taking place at Tipsy Tuna.

More details will follow for this Dec. 14: Drawing to be held for the exciting event.

1st ever Rotary Club of Placencia motorcycle raffle. The drawing will As we head into the winter months, take place at 6 p.m. at the Flying that means we are starting to see Pig. Before the draw, the motorcycle more visitors from different Rotary can be viewed at Wallen’s Hardware clubs from around the world. This D e c e m b e r i s where tickets will also be available. month we were visited by U.S. shaping up to be Tickets are BZ$20 each and the prize Rotarians from the Downtown Roincludes a 2018 Meilum Road Bike, tary Club of New Braunfels, Texas a busy month: helmet and one year of insurance and the Rotary Club of Racine, Wisconsin.

Dec. 9: The End donated by RF & G Insurance. o f t h e Wo r l d Don't miss a chance to win this 2018 Meilum Road Bike in the Marathon: During December the Rotary Club Know someone interested in RoRotary Club of Placencia's first motorcycle raffle drawing on This annual pres- of Placencia will also be handing tary? We meet at 12:30 p.m. every Dec. 14 at The Flying Pig. Tickets sold at Wallen's Hardware. tigious event has out Christmas treats to students and Tuesday at the Pickled Parrot.▪ p.m. every Wednesday. The Senior's Program is made possible through the funds raised at the weekly BinContinued from page 24 go held every Friday at the Flying Pig. The action starts at 6 p.m., and ticipate, the fun takes place at the every week there is a chance to win Placencia Community Centre at 1 the BZ$500 jackpot. We have had two winners in the last six weeks, so dreams do come true!

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already exist! Companies such as Eco-friendly Solutions and The Added Touch have been providing biodegradable cutlery and take out containers to many businesses who are conscious of plastic pollution in the environment. Placencia Village is

an early adapter to beat plastic pollution by supporting use of reusable market bags, recycling products that are picked up every end of month and diligently participate in clean up campaigns organized by local groups such as the Southern Environmental Association (SEA). We have already started, and we should be proud! But more can be done!In the coming year, SEA’s Education and Outreach Team will increase its

runners from all over the world competing. The money collected by this event are generously donated to the Rotary Club of Placencia scholarship fund.

efforts for the fight by conducting a series of educational visits, trainings and field trips in Independence, Placencia, Seine Bight, Riversdale and Hopkins to enhance awareness of the negative impacts of single-use plastics and styrofoam on our natural environment. Selected businesses will participate in a separation of waste piloting to take advantage of the upcoming transfer facility being built on the Placencia strip. What

else can you do? Start by not accepting or purchasing plastic bags. Take re-usable cloth bags, carry reusable water bottles with you. Ask for biodegradable dishes or carry your own container and dispose of any garbage properly.

SEA thanks the community for its continued support and looks forward to the opportunity to continue working with our stakeholders! ▪

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Buy Your Mistletoe Ball Raffle Tickets! You Don't Want to Miss Your Chance!

Take advantage of our 2018 Placencia BTIA Mistletoe Ball raffle and be the lucky winner of one of our six top prizes or win one of our individual prizes. You may even walk away with a two or more. (It always happens to a few very lucky people!)

Just $BZ20 for a book with 11 tickets or BZ$2 for one ticket. (Will you be here before the Ball? Buy your books ahead of time and come ready to party! But then, you never know who you'll meet at the raffle ticket table when you're writing out all those tickets! Tip: Bring an extra pen.)

Raffle tickets are available for purchase before the event at any of the following locations: Placencia BTIA office Tipsy Tuna Barefoot Bar Placencia Office Supply The Burger Joint For more info about the 19th Annual Placencia BTIA Mistletoe Ball please feel free to contact the Placencia BTIA office at 523-4045.

TOP PRIZE PACKAGES: 1. Caves Branch - two-nights stay in a Riverview Treehouse, plus daily breakfast and complimentary guided botanical garden tour for two.

2. Tropic Air - two round-trip tickets on a space available basis on route Placencia/Belize City Municipal/ Placencia.

3. Chaa Creek – Two-night stay for two. Package includes luxury cottage collection accommodation, guided tours of our Natural History Center, Butterfly Farm, Rainforest Medicinal Trail, Hiking on the Ruta Maya Trail System, Self-guided Canoeing on the Macal River & Early Morning Bird Watching.

4. Paradise Fun Pack - Paradise Resort – One overnight stay for two, Above Grounds Coffee BZ$25 gift certificate, Placencia Awesome Water Sports - One half-day kayak for two, The Shak - BZ$50 gift certificate for lunch.

5. Relax, Dine and Unwind Package - The Ellysian Boutique Hotel - 2-night stay in luxury Beachfront Studio. Valued at US$714, Barefoot Services - 2-day golf cart rental, Placencia Eagle Ray Tours- Monkey River and Manatee watch tour for 2, D’Tatch Seafood Grill & Beach Bar – Dinner for 2.

6. Turtle Inn - two-night stay in a sea view cottage, inclusive of continental breakfast, two 30-min. massages, a morning birding walk, and bottles of champagne in room.

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES 1. Above Grounds Coffee-$25.00 gift certificate 2. Above Grounds Coffee-$25.00 gift certificate 3. Above Grounds Coffee-$25.00 gift certificate 4. Nook Restaurant & Cocktail Bartique - $100 Gift certificate 5. D -Tourz- 1 Cockscomb Tour for 2 6. D -Tourz- 1 Cockscomb Night tour for 2 7. Goss Chocolate- 2 Boxes of Goss Chocolate, milk or dark 8. Seahorse Dive Shop- snorkel trip for 2 or Dive Trip for two 9. Truly Wild Belize- Jaguar Paw tour for 1 10. Truly Wild Belize- Xunantunich Tour for 1 plus $50.00 cash 11. Tipsy Tuna Seaside &Sports Bar- $100 bar tab 12. Barefoot Beach Bar - $100 Bar Tab 13. Pickled Parrot- Dinner or Lunch for 2 14. Caribbean Beach Cabanas Complementary 2 night stay for 2 at PUR Boutique Cabanas in San Pedro.

15. Captain Jacks- $50 Cash Prize 16. Deja’s Closet- $100 Gift Certificate.

17. Cha Chi's - $100 gift certificate for food and drinks 18. Taste Belize - Ixcacao chocolate and waterfall tour for two.

19. Belizean Flavors - $50 gift certificate.

20. IXCACAO Maya Belizean Chocolate - a chocolate gift basket valid at BZ$150.

21. Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Spanish Cuisine – Dinner for two 22. Sunova Beach Gift Shop $50.00 Gift 23. La Dolce Vita Italian Restaurant – 1 bottle of Red or White Wine 24. Strike A Pose Boutique - $100 Gift Certificate for Female Apparel 25. Strike A Pose Boutique - $100 Gift Certificate for Male Apparel 26. Bunches of Fun Banana Farm Tour – Tour for 4 pax valued at $120 27. Hatchet Caye Resort – 2 nights stay for 2 28. Manatee Inn – 2 Bottles of wine 29. Manatee Inn - 2 Bottles of Wine 30. Z-Touch Day Spa – 1 Facial plus Micro Dermabrasion by Ysela (valued at $125)

One top prize includes a stay at the Lodge at Chaa Creek in Cayo.

From one to two night stays at Belize's finest hotels on the mainland and at the cayes, gift certificates, adventure tour prizes, dinners and bar tabs at top eateries and popular party spots, there's something for everyone in the 2018 Mistletoe Ball Raffle. Boasting a total of 59 prizes including prize packages valued up to BZ$2,000, a single ticket to enter costing just BZ$2 is considered quite a bargain.

31. Peninsula International Academy - attendance at two fun Fridays. (valued at $100) 32. Placencia Awesome Water Sports - 1 half day paddle board for 1 33. Rumfish y vino - for 150 Gift Certificate 34. Bird Island Placencia - Overnight Stay for 4 person.

35. Lola’s Art - 9 x 12 painting valued at $210 36. Ocean Motion Realty - $200 Cash Prize 37. Ocean Motion – Full day snorkel tour to the Barrier Reef for 2.

Park fee, lunch and drinks included valued at $390 38. Burger Joint – Gift Certificate for 2 Wings Special with 2 sodas 39. Burger Joint – Gift Certificate for 1 Double up Burger with fries and a drink 40. Burger Joint – Gift Certificate for 2 Just Chilin Dogs and 2 Joint Fries 41. Laru Beya - Dinner for two with a glass of wine at the Quarterdeck Restaurant 42. The Shak - Gift certificate for lunch. ( value of $50) 43. Bocawina Rainforest Resort & Adventures – Zip line Tour and lunch for 2 persons 44. Barebones Tours - Group Jungle Adventure for 2 with Percy Gordon...(the real) "KING OF THE HOWLERS" 45. The Maya Beach Hotel & Bistro - Dinner for 4. Includes Appetizer, Main Course, and Dessert. Does not include any drinks.

46. “Nirvana on the beach” – Onenight stay for two at A Belizean Nirvana in luxurious beach front, one-bedroom suite. Includes welcome bottle of wine, complimentary continental breakfast, use of kayak and bicycles

Dinner at the Maya Beach Bistro are among many individual prizes.

47. Naia Resort and Spa – Dinner for two at 1981 Restaurant 48. Jaguar Lanes - two games for four people (includes shoes) with one pizza and two toppings.

The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 49. Splash Dive Center – snorkel tour for two people to Silk Caye The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 50. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 51. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 52. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 53. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 54. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab Along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 55. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 56. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 57. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 58. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) 59. The Placencia Casino - $25 Bar tab along with $20 free credits on slots ( Belize dollars) Please note that some prizes carry certain restrictions for redeemable dates, reservations, etc. Contact the Placencia Tourism Center at 5234045 or info@placencia.com.

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Transportation Information De Express Boat - 626-8835 - Tickets available at Barefoot Beach Bar

& Placencia Tourism Center Office • Departs Friday’s: From Placencia Municipal Pier - 9:00 a.m.

Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 a.m. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 p.m. at Laguna.

• Returns Monday’s: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 11:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m.

Arrives Placencia 2:45 p.m.

Hokey Pokey Boat - 667-1821 or 665-7242 • Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango Creek: Everday: 6:45 a.m., 7:45 a.m., 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m., 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays) • Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: Everday: 6:30am, 7:30 a.m., 8a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 2:30pm, 4:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. (except on Sundays) Ritchie’s Bus - 631-7751 or 523-3806 Regular Bus: • Placencia → Dangriga (10 BZD): Monday - Saturday: 7 a.m., 12:45 p.m and 2:30 p.m.

Sundays: 2:30 p.m.

• Dangriga → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 11 a.m., 2 p.m.; 4:30p.m and 6:15 p.m.

Sundays: 11 a.m. and 6:15 p.m.

Express Bus, Monday - Saturday: • Placencia → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City (20 BZD): Monday - Friday: 6:15 a.m. and *2:30 p.m. (*not express) • Belize City → Belmopan → Placencia: Monday - Saturday: 3:30 p.m.

James Bus Line: Regular Bus: • Belize City → Belmopan → Dangriga → Independence → Punta Gorda

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Community Contacts & Info Placencia Tourism Center +(501) 523-4045 Emergencies • • • • • • •

Police: 503-3142 Fire: 503-3222 Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 or Dr. Kevin Guerra: 615-1571 Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 Dr. Alexis Caballero: 622-7648

Placencia Peninsula Services • • • • • • • • •

Placencia Village Council: 523-3396 Placencia Water Board: 523-4036 Placencia Sanitation: 523-3273 Placencia Post Office: 503-3104 Seine Bight Village Council: 523-3660 Seine Bight Water Board: 523-3554 U.S. Warden, Stann Creek Rural: Bill Taylor, 602-7768 Placencia NAR-ANON: 664-8699 Placencia AA: 620-2848

Placencia Humane Society Contact Emergency Numbers • PHS: 604-8676

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• Animal Medical Centre (Belize City) 223-3781, 223-0251

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• Doctor Lopez: 670-5363

• Punta Gorda → Independence → Dangriga → Belmopan → Belize City 3.50 am

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BEBB BUS LINE (Stops at Hopkins): • Dangriga → Placencia: Leave 5:30 a.m. | Arrive 7:00 a.m.

Leave 8:30 a.m. | Arrive 10:00 a.m.

• Placencia → Dangriga: Leave 10:30 a.m. | Arrive 12:00 noon → Connect to 12:30 p.m.

James to Belize City Leave 5:30 p.m. | Arrive 7:00 p.m. → Connect to 7:30 p.m.

James to Belize City ADO: • Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen and Cancun, Mexico.

• Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize City.

• Doctor Orlando Baptist: 620-1099 • Doctor Mia Canton: 671-1356 (office), 610-1356 (cell),

stanncreekanimalhospital@gmail.com

• Hopkins Humane Society (Joseph): 667-5432 • Doctor Floyd Bennett: 605-5822

Information on Placencia Peninsula Churches • Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula: Meeting in Seine Bight Village. Sunday Services: 10:30 A.M. and 6:30 P.M. (Sunday School provided). Wednesday: Men’s and Women’s Bible Study 6:30 P.M. Friday: Youth Group - 5:30 P.M. Non denominational Church - Call Pastor Jim Mensie 523-3362 • Ministries of the Son of God Church, Seine Bight Village: Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net • Placencia Fellowship: All are welcome…Come as you are! Biblebased learning, worshiping and following Christ. We meet Sundays at 10:30am. Call 667-4805 or visit “Placencia Church” on Facebook for this week’s location.

• Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:30 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay Ministers Catholic (lay) - Elaine Castillo 6235004 or Florita Palacio 635-6612 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Bible Study - Wednesday 7:00 p.m.

Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pastor Moore 523-3333 • Lighthouse Worship Center: Spanish Service: Mondays, Thursdays & Saturdays at 7:00pm • Seventh Day Adventist: Services Fridays at 6pm; Saturdays 9am Lay ministers. U. Torres 503-2270 • St. John’s Memorial: Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:30 a.m.

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LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Manuel Simpson is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Jaguar Lanes, Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Joseph Friqault is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Pot Liquors, Maya Beach Area, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Gordon Allen is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Coral Cove Inn, Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Wildman is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Bayshore Ltd. in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Ann Flores is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Watina Bar in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Ophelia Chaic is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at The Secret Garden in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Usef Escarrage is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Lion Fish Grill at Hatchet Caye Resort, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Daisy Leslie is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at J-Dees in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Ann Flores Castillo is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Watina Shop in Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Doris Meza is applying for a Shop Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Maya Point Market in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Doris Meza is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Hungry Gecko in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Bruce Maddison is applying for a Resort/Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Mariposa in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Seaside Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Salvador Zabaneh is applying for a Night Club Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Antonio Zabaneh is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Tony’s Superstore in Independence Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Tom Hudson is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Mangos in Maya Beach, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Cassie Dial is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Barefoot Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Aaron Krohn is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Naia Resort & Spa in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Nyel Brayant is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Goodies’ in Placencia Village,Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Harald Wallen is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Wallen’s Hardware in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Martin Krediet is applying for a Hotel Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Turtle Inn in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Dawn Pollard is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Dawn’s Grill in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Dawn Pollard is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at The Galley in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Gilbert Garbutt is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Cozy Corner in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Norman Leslie is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at De’Tatch Restaurant & Bar in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Fred Hoffman is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Pyramid House Wine & Etc., Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Simone De Angelis is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at La Dolce Vita in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that Allan Duncker is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at MnM Hardware and Service Station in Independence Village,Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

LIQUOR LICENSE PUBLIC AD NOTICE: Notice is hereby given that George Recinos is applying for a Malt/Cider Liquor License for the year 2019 to be operated at Placencia Wine House in Placencia Village, Stann Creek District under the Intoxicating Liquor License Act Revised 2000.

(Ad clippings must be presented at Liquor License Hearing in January.)

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