JANUARY 2012
The Placencia
REEZE “The Peninsula Paper”
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Est. 1999
Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize, C.A.
Get Ready for the Biggest Sidewalk Arts Festival Yet! The Placencia BTIA is excited to announce that the 9th annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival will take place on February 11th and 12th, along the historic ribbon of concrete, which runs along the beautiful beach of Placencia Village. The Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival is one of the most unique events in Belize where guests can shop from an incredibly diverse selection of local art work and experience an eclectic group of performing artists while enjoying the view of the Caribbean Sea and the shade of coconut trees. The 2012 entertainment lineup is the most impressive yet. Performing artists include popular Placencia entertainers: Karl Lovell – a favorite R&B contender from the hit national Channel 5 TV show “Duets”; DJ Boneyfide – premier party DJ at Placencia’s Barefoot Bar, which recently won a close second place on Belikin’s poll of the best bars in the country; Turkey and Rudy of Placencia’s hot Caribbean jam band, The Inner Vibrations; Aaron Krohn – featured weekly classical guitarist at Maya Beach Bistro (2010 BTB Restaurant of the Year) and Turtle Inn; Dedo Ranking – local reggae artist and top contender on Placencia’s first nationally televised entertainment show, Placencia Star Search; Graham Berrie – rock and alternative sensation on Saturday nights at Barefoot Bar; Angela Suarez Moreno – sultry Spanish jazz/funk singer from Barcelona and featured artist at Turtle Inn; Coco Loco Electro Beats and visual show with DJ Marcus who divides his time between electro capital Ibiza, Spain and Placencia, and Emmeth Young – Placencia’s favorite Creole drummer from Gales Point who is known for his unique and spontaneous collaborations with local and international musicians. Placencia’s Hot Steppers Dance Crew will also be treating guests to an electrifying choreographed performance, while Stephanie Wandke will put everyone on edge with her famous fire dancing! And there’s more! National teen rock sensation Ascenthium from Orange Walk will also be sharing some classics and original material while DJ Evan Alrik Anderson from Benque will be introducing an apt electronic mix of Spanish, Creole, European and American music he calls moombahton. DJ Evan will also be accompanied by Benque’s Belly Dancing Troupe! In addition to the above performances, many of which will be taking place during our new “Art After Dark” segment on Saturday night, the PSAF Committee is also introducing an acoustic stage on the patio of Ms. Goodies Coffee Shop. Here, acoustic acts will join performances by poets such as Francis Eiley known for his published collection of poems completed while serving time unjustly behind prison bars. (See Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival, Page 7.)
The 2012 Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival Logo was designed by Placencia Artist Anton Leslie.
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Locals and Visitors Flocked to Robert’s Grove for PBTIA’s 12th Annual Placencia Mistletoe Ball The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA held its 12th Annual Placencia Mistletoe Ball on December 10, 2011 at Robert’s Grove Beach Resort. Resort owners and staff worked along with the event planning committee to introduce a new concept in all 12 years of this event’s history: hosting the Mistletoe Ball at two different locations. And, it was a success! Mistletoe Ballers were able to celebrate the holiday season in glamour while enjoying the best of both worlds in Placencia – the precious lagoon and a worldclass beach. Guests were greeted at the entrance of Robert’s Groves Beach Resort with festive Christmas brooches crafted by volunteers Tracey Eiley, Nichelle Rotier, Dylan Bernard and Lisa Macias. Dinner was served in biodegradable plates donated by Eco-Friendly Solutions at the outdoor deck of Robert’s Grove’s Seaside Restaurant. The atmosphere was elegant and guests enjoyed their mingling and chatter time. Gracious volunteers escorted guests by golf cart just across the road to the dance party, which kicked up a frenzy at Habanero Mexican Café at Robert’s Grove’s new marina. Thanks to a generous donation by the Belize Tourism Board, The Gilharry 7, one of the most popular party bands in Belize, had everyone dancing until 3 a.m. This year, special consideration was made for the ladies and their stilettos with flat flooring installed on the surface of Habanero’s deck. The Placencia BTIA would like to thank Yvette Guild and Robert’s Grove for making this possible. And, continuing with long-time Mistletoe Ball tradition, party-goers took time to capture their special moments and dressed-up occasion at Ed and Marion Carr’s (Muzamanzie Photography) Christmas photo booth. Muzamanzie Photography donates 25% of the total costs for each photo print to the Placencia BTIA ! The intense partying was briefly interrupted to announce winners of the mega door prize raffle, which featured impressive donations by many businesses on the Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia BTIA would like to thank the following for their donations: Chabil Mar Villas, Fat Boyz Pizza and Rain or Shine Delivery, The Pickled Parrot Bar & Grill, The Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar, Hatchet Caye Resort, Laru Beya, Belizean Nirvana, Maya Beach Hotel Bistro, Tree of Life Massage Studio, Lola’s Paintings, Tropic Air, Turtle Inn, Casa Placencia, Barefoot Bar, Tutti Frutti Gelateria, Whipray Caye Lodge, Goss Chocolate, Villas at Cocoplum, Manatee
Inn, Rum Fish y Vino, Secret Garden Day Spa, Paradise Vacation Hotel, Wendy’s Restaurant & Bar, Charly’s Gifts, Blue Crab Beach Resort, Irie Cell Phone Rental, Captain’s Jak’s, Placencia Office Supply, The Barefoot Essentials, Southern Inland Tours, Harbor Hideaway and Belize Natural Energy. The PBTIA would also like to thank the Phoenix Resort and Banyan Bay Villas of San Pedro, Ambergris Caye for donating prizes for the Mistletoe Ball King and Queen. Congratulations to Charles Leslie, Jr. and Althea Schable for being recognized as 2011’s ultimate social butterflies! The PBTIA would also like to extend special thanks to Robert’s Grove for sponsoring 2011’s special Mistletoe Ball commemorative drinking glasses and Robin McCutheon of The Added Touch for assisting with shipping costs and Old Master Rums for donating time and a few bottles to the bar! 2011 Mistletoe Ball committee members included: Event Coordinator and 2010 and 2011 PBTIA Board Member Ycela Alpuche, PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn, PBTIA Treasurer Dave Vernon and PBTIA Executive Director Jolie Pollard. Special thanks to Dave for working tirelessly throughout the weekend to make it a success, as well as former PBTIA Executive Director Elysia Dial for her expert consultations! PBTIA Board Member Anne-Marie McNeil and staff members Felisha Brown and Apolo Caliz and intern Amir Neal, as well as volunteers: Sandia, Carissa, Marcy, Shamari and Danica put extra effort into the making the 2011 Mistletoe Ball a memorable event! Thank you for your
Welcome A Letter From the Editor Happy New Year!!! 2012. Think Placencia. This is our year! We are kicking things off in a big way with the 9th Annual Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival. Thanks to our energetic and creative new Placencia BTIA Board Member and Festival Chairperson Aline Habib, this year’s festival is promising to be the most eventful yet with an incredible lineup of artists and generous support from our sponsors. Of course, this festival won’t be successful without YOU! I hope to see everyone here, especially my fellow Belizeans. Fly down! Plan a road trip with your friends! In case you haven’t heard by now, the Placencia road is paved! On a budget? Check out our accommodations listing by price range on www.placencia.com. Placencia is the place to be this year. And, this is just the beginning … we’ve got lots of great things up our sleeve here at the PBTIA … So. Mark Your calendars! Feb. 11 & 12. Placencia Sidewalk. See you there!!! Jolie Pollard director@placencia.com
time! Another big thank you to Robert’s Grove for sponsoring the assistance of their amazing staff members to assist with the event. Last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to all who attended and supported the 2011 Mistletoe Ball. We hope to see you there next year and look forward to an even better and more successful event! Over 100 glammedup Placencia residents and visitors, danced the night away to the very popular Gilharry 7 Band at Habanero Mexican Café & Bar.
(Photo by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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THINK SUMMER!
… And What to do on those Cloudy Days … ??? We don’t get them often, but nuh worrih, PBTIA members have solutions!
By PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn
So why am I writing about summer?
“Rent a bike, stroll the beach (some of my favorite walks on the beach are in this sort of weather - good for beach combing as the sea washes in treasures) …” - Deborah Vernon, Deb & Daves Last Resort
The reason is that many of our winter visitors are under the mistaken impression that the “off season” is somehow a bad time to visit the Placencia Peninsula. The common misconceptions?
“Caves, Mayan sites, Monkey River, Jaguar Preserve, Caves are the best because…..no sunlight to begin with …” - Katie Valk, Belize Trips
“It rains!”
“Visit the art galleries in Placencia, SB & Maya Beach; relax and read a book or magazine at a coffee shop; go shopping, watch TV at one of the many places that have TV in their restaurants or bars; watch sports events at sports bars, come to Goss Chocolate at Blue Crab Beach for free chocolate samples …” - Linn Wilson, Goss Chocolate and Blue Crab Beach Resort
It’s the middle of winter and thousands of visitors from colder climates are enjoying the warmth of the Belizean sun.
“Too many bugs!” “Hurricanes!” “Nothing to do!” Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, statistically June through October are rainier than the rest of the year, but that rain is mostly at night, comes in short downpours and only adds to the exotic tropical atmosphere. As for bugs, perhaps a few more sandflies and mosquitoes at dawn and dusk but nothing that will spoil your fun.
“Bowling at Jaguar lanes followed by early dinner at Maya Beach Bistro is my idea of a perfect rainy day in Placencia!” - Jackie Tipton, Casa Placencia “MASSAGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” - Lee Nyhus, The Secret Garden Day Spa
Hurricanes? Iris, in 2001 was the only direct hit on the Peninsula in modern history. So the odds are totally in your favor.
It’s cheaper! Most hotels offer attract tive rates that can be as much as 50% less than peak season. Tours and rentals are also more price flexible.
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The fishing and diving may be better because the waters are calmer. Yes, the sun may shine brighter in April but those incessant winds can sometime make for a rough trip. In June-October you’ll find days when the water is like glass and you can actually watch the fish bite your hook.
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Summer is the time when Belizeans come for fun. Sure, winter finds a lot of people around but they are mostly fellow tourists. The “off season” is when Belizeans from all over the country come to relax and unwind…and there’s no better way to get to know a place than by hanging out with the locals. Whether it’s Lobsterfest in June or Carnival in September, Placencia is the place to let your hair down and just be yourself.
So by all means go ahead and thumb your nose at Old Man Winter … but the next time Belize is in your mind, THINK SUMMER!
“Pull up a bar stool and start ordering!” Brice, Cassie and Ellie Dial, Barefoot Bar “I know that I play cards and hang out with my friends … I also like to kayak on those days assuming the wind is not too bad … Other than that I usually just bike or wander around the village.” Larry France, Chabil Mar “Go to the jungle! Cockscomb!” Anne-Marie McNeil, Avadon Divers “Ring Toss at Yoli’s; Gallery hopping: Spectarte in Maya Beach, Lola’s in Seine Bight, Art and Soul in Placencia.” Ellen Lee, Maya Beach Bistro & Hotel Thanks to all our members who followed up on our “Question of the Week” sent to our e-mail list! We appreciate your feedback! Got more ideas? E-mail info@placencia.com or call us at 523-4045! WHAT’S POPULAR?!!!
So much for the perceived drawbacks. What are the advantages of summer/fall in Placencia? 1.
“They are really good for Inland Tours ... we offer a big variety ... even if they book at the last minute. We offer the Monkey River Tour everyday (nice on a gray day).” Patricia Ramirez, Splash Dive Shop
SCARLET MACAWS! Arrange a tour today to nearby Red Bank Village with a local tour guide and don’t miss an opportunity of a lifetime! Between January and February hundreds of Scarlet Macaws gather at Red Bank to feed on ripe fruits of the annatto trees. It’s a challenging uphill hike, but worth it!
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December Breeze: Cousteau Correction Our article titled, “Jacque Cousteau’s Granddaughter Shares Plans to Highlight Belize’s Watersheds in Popular National Geographic TV Series” published in the December 2011 Placencia Breeze neglected to mention Turtle Inn and Blancaneaux’s formal partnership with Alexandra Cousteau and the Blue Legacy Foundation. On Oct. 13, 2011, Francis Ford Coppola’s Blancaneaux Lodge and Turtle Inn announced that they had formalized a partnership with Cousteau’s Blue Legacy. The partnership reflects Coppola Resorts’ commitment and dedication to “fostering best practices in ecotourism and sustainable travel.” It is through Coppola Resorts’ valuable relationships with Belize’s conservation partners and key influencers that Cousteau and the Blue Legacy team will gain a special insight into the management of Belize’s protected areas and be granted interviews with a wide range of community stakeholders. The Coppola Resorts in Belize are currently undertaking an array of sustainability initiatives. In June 2011, they joined the Sustainable Tourism Program led by international conservation group, The Rainforest Alliance and also partnered with Sustainable Travel International's global Sustainable Tourism Eco-Certification Program. Both resorts recently implemented a stainless bottle program aimed at reducing plastic bottle consumption by guests. Blancaneaux boasts a hydro-electric plant providing renewable energy and both resorts feature organic gardens that supply fresh produce used at their restaurants. ▪
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The Placencia Breeze – January 2012- Page 6 Jeanna Casey at the New Attitude Fashion Show.
Photo by Eleanor Coppola
n o e ez ne e r B Sce the Lita Krohn, Susan Hall, Francis Ford Coppola and Jolie Pollard at Turtle Inn’s New Year’s Eve Party.
Natasha August and Jael and Jamira Nicholas at the New Attitude Fashion Show. Shawn Young and LB at the New Attitude Fashion Show. The first ever New Attitude Fashion was a hit in Placencia attracting a large audience including Jael and Jamira Nicholas from Belmopan-based News Exchange Magazine. Acclaimed film director Francis Ford Coppola donned a New Year’s hat and brought in the 2012 at his own Turtle Inn. DJ Boneyfide Reynolds had everyone dancing at Barefoot’s Sexy Santa Party and The Eileys and the newly crowned Mistletoe Ball King and Queen Charles Leslie, Jr. and Althea Schable starred at the 12th Annual BTIA Placencia Mistletoe Ball.
Photo by Muzamanzie Photography
Rose and George “Judge” Eiley at the Mistletoe Ball.
DJ Boneyfide Reynolds at Barefoot Bar’s Sexy Santa Party
Photo by Muzamanzie Photography
Charles Leslie, Jr. and Althea Schable at the Mistletoe Ball.
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Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival (Continued from Front Page) In recognition of the Year of the Maya, the main tent, which will house the main stage and bar, will be called the Maya tent and will host informational stalls promoting this year’s Maya 2012 events nationwide. Family-friendly activities include a dog show by the Placencia Humane Society, the annual Rotary Live Auction on Saturday evening and a Sidewalk Chalk Art Contest! And, this year’s kids’ arts tent will be full of fun materials ready to prepare young artists for a journey of creativity. Hotels and accommodation units are located within walking distance of the Festival.
Go online to www.placencia.com for accommodation listings and make your reservation today! Contact the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association at the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 or info@placencia.com for more information on how to get to Placencia and where to stay. See our back page for a list of all participating artists registered for this year’s event! Want to participate? Contact our Festival Chairperson Aline Habib at 670-3665. Like our Facebook page (Type: Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival 2012) and stay up to date on all new announcements including our event schedule!
Photo by Deviners
See you at the Sidewalk!
Festival Sponsors Offer Major Support The Placencia Chapter of the BTIA would like to thank all our generous sponsors of this year’s Placencia Sidewalk Arts Festival.
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Francis Coppola’s Resort at Turtle Inn is our largest sponsor having gifted our Festival Committee $2,000 to assist with event costs. Special thanks to Turtle Inn General Manager Martin Krediet who has been very supportive of the Placencia Chapter of the BTIA and all we do. Thank you so much, Martin! Our second major sponsor is the National Institute of Culture and History who has recognized the value of this event with a generous donation of $1,500.
Other major sponsors include Wild Orchid, Mosquito Coast, Love FM and Go-Tees for $500 sponsorships. We’d also like to give special recognition to all our t-shirt sponsors this year whose business logos will be gracing our cool shirts featuring the 2012 PSAF logo designed by Placencia Artist Anton Leslie. Shirts will be on sale at the event! T-shirts Sponsors ($200) are: • • •
Whipray Caye Lodge Barefoot Bar Destinations Belize
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The Added Touch Secret Garden Day Spa The Car Rental of Placencia Hatchet Caye Resort Papaya Boutique Wild Orchid Atlantic Bank Doran Services Mosquito Coast Paradise Resort Tree of Life ICB Seine Bight
Editor’s Note: Additional sponsors post publication of the January Breeze will receive mention in the February Breeze. Thank you all for your overwhelming support!
PBTIA Welcome New Board Members at Annual General Meeting The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association held its Annual General Meeting at Paradise Vacation Resort on Dec. 15, 2011. Special guest BTIA National Executive Director Efren Perez presented BTIA’s plans for the year including a major marketing campaign. Perez also discussed the new simplified membership structure, which lowers the individual membership rate from $132 to $100 a year and dwindles a previously complex business structure from 34 to three categories now based on number of employees. Also in attendance was Nicole Solano representing BTIA-led BETEX (Belize Tourism Expo) and annual publication, Destination Belize. Solano discussed advertising opportunities for the 2013 Destination Belize and participating in the upcoming BETEX scheduled for April 25 - 27,
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2012 in Belize City. (For more info, visit www.betex.bz and www.destinationbelize.com.) PBTIA Chairman Stewart Krohn presented the Peninsula 2020 Report, which includes recommendations by independent consultants addressing social, economic and environmental concerns shared across the Peninsula community. Visit www.placencia.com for access to the report. And, newly elected to the PBTIA 2012 Board were: Doran Yount, Aline Habib and Ruth Turner (not in photo). Remaining on the board are: Stewart Krohn (chairman); Steve Christensen (vice chair.), Dave Vernon (treasurer), Anne-Marie McNeil and Beverly Cabral (ex-oficio; not in photo). Efren Perez and PBTIA Executive Director Jolie Pollard join board members in group shot below.
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New Attitude Fashion Show Brought Unique and Trendy Styles to the Peninsula
Left: Model stuns in this dress with flowy floral skirt by R.H. Creation. This line also featured psychedelic patterns and bright Caribbean colors using soft materials perfect for a night out in Placencia. R.H. Creation also has an incredibly sexy and modern line of swimwear.
Placencia has long been known as a laid-back fishing community with many residents taking on a fairly casual, no-fuss style. But with an increasingly popular night life scene and resort culture attracting both locals and folks from out of town, as well as a popular photo shoot location for international fashion catalogs, there has been a growing number of fashionista sightings on the Peninsula.
Right: An eco-friendly, elegant cocktail dress by Joris Hendrik.
The time was ripe for a mega fashion show, and community organizer, Ycela Alpuche, wowed many with a near-perfectly executed event held on Placencia beach on Dec. 3, 2011.
Young up and coming designer Joris Hendrik from Belmopan stands in front of his eco-friendly collection, which uses recycled goods including garbage bags, newspapers, neckties, bubble wrap and more to create stunning fashions for both men and women.
“It had never been done before. I have many friends who design clothes, and my brother knew a lot of models, so there were many connections,” said Alpuche, who is the companion of Placencia Village Council Chairman Charles Leslie, Jr. and moved to Placencia from Belmopan City.
Below Left: Little Camia stole the show wearing a bright confident smile and skipping excitedly down the runway! She is wearing a Baby Papaya animal print dress by Placencia designer Aline Habib.
The New Attitude Fashion Show was a fundraiser for the Placencia Village Council, and proceeds assisted the PVC with stocking equipment and supplies, purchasing items for a toy drive and with the refurbishing of a stage used for community events. The stage received a major overhaul for the fashion show providing an impressive runway platform. Alpuche, a seasoned event coordinator, planned the show in just two months while simultaneously assisting the Placencia BTIA with the 12th Annual Mistletoe Ball.
Below Right: Backstage, Aline Habib prepares her models for the runway.
Alpuche canvassed a talented group of designers from all over Belize. Joris Hendrik from Belmopan City who switched from interior design to eco-friendly fashion, was a crowd favorite. B. Bonnie Designs by sisters Samantha and Roxanna Bradley from San Pedro showcased flattering convertible dresses (including wedding) and swimsuit multi wraps. The Heineken tents got steamy when models strutted in bold, daring and sexy Tyler-Made fashions by Tyler Savery from Belize City and breathtaking designs by His Glory Fashions by the gifted Maureen Navarette who said she did not study fashion in school. And, cuteness abound when Veda Couture Bows by Veda Sanchez from Orange Walk had little ones walking the runway wearing original and festive designs featuring lots of sparkle, ruffles (See New Attitude Fashion Show, page 20)
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JANUARY 2012
At times you may visit Robert’s Grove Beach Resort and leave without having to go on a Dive & Snorkel Trip. But those who had the opportunity to do so will agree that Stephen “Pele” Lopez is a very exceptional guide who takes his job seriously and yet is able to make sure his guests have one of the most memorable dive or snorkel trips ever. With this in mind Robert’s Grove Management saw it fit for him to claim November 2011 Employee of the Month. Go PELE! CONGRATS!
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Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of January 2012 Alvarado, Francisco Bech, Christian Benguche, Bryan Bonnel, Eusebio Cabral, Daniel Cabral, Egbert Cabral, Julian Cabral, Mark Carr, Edwin Castellanos, Wayne Chan, Clodia Chun, Cirilo Coc, Diego Cuevas, Eloy Cuevas, Ian Eiley, George "Benji" Eiley, George Eiley, Kenroy Eiley, Marisa Reina Faux, Sean Faux, Leslie Faux, Randolph Forman, Eric Ferrel, Christain Garbutt, Alexander Garbutt, Bertrand Garbutt, Eworth Garbutt, Clive Garbutt, Gilbert Jr Garbutt, George Garbutt, Jeremy Garbutt, Kylon Garbutt, Percival Garbutt, Terry Garbutt, Walter Garbutt, Warren
2012-Nov. 11 2012 - Nov 18 2012 - May 5 2012 –Nov 11 2012– Feb 7 2012 - Feb 11 2012 - Mar 22 2012 - Aug 9 2012 - Mar 11 2012– Nov 8 2012 - Mar 11 2012 - Mar 1 2012– Mar 14 2012 - Oct 3 2012 - Mar 14 2012 - Feb 11 2012 - April 5 2012 - May 13 2012 - Mar 21 2012 - May 13 2012 - Nov 11 2012 - Feb 21 2012 - Dec 14 2012 - Aug 31 2012 - Jan 28 2012 - April 23 renewing 2012 - Mar 19 2012 - Dec 8 2012 - April 12 2012 - Feb 11 2012 - April 5 2012 - April 30 2012 - Feb 11 2012 - April 23 2012 - Jan 4
Garbutt, Wellington Clive 2012 - March 19 Garbutt, Winsley 2012 - May 20 Garcia, Leopold 2012 - Mar 4 Gardiner, Doyle 2013 - Jan 9 Godfrey, Dale 2011 - May 13 Godfrey, Earl 2012- Jan 28 Godfrey, Louis 2012 - Feb 11 Gongora, Prince 2012 - Mar 11 Gordon, Percival 2012 - Apr 30 Gordon, Raymond 2012– Feb 3 Hernandez, Ana 2012– Mar 14 Herrera, Miguel 2012 - Jan 10 Ical, Juan 2012 - Nov 11 Katzenberg, Chad 2012– Mar14 Leslie, Ainsworth 2012– Jul 31 Leslie, Bernard renewing Leslie, Bruce renewing Leslie, Corey 2012– Jan 30 Leslie, Doren 2012 - March 14 Leslie, Ivan Sr renewing Leslie, Mark 2012 - Jan 4 Leslie, Rene 2012 - Dec 20 Leslie, Russell 2012 - Jan 28 Linarez, Francisco renewing Longsworth, Gareth 2012 - March 14 Lopez, Stephen 2012 - Feb 12 Lopez, Sydney 2012– Jan 28 Lozano, Devin 2012 - April 3 Mayen, Kirk 2011 - Dec 11 McNeil, Anne-Marie 2012 - Sept 26 Mes, Basilio 2012 - March 3 Miralda, Emely 2012– June 25 Modera, Kevin 2012– Jan 28 Muschamp, Alrin 2012 - April 5 Muschamp, Evaristo 2012 - Dec 21 Neal, Harry 2012 - Jan 10
Pau, Juan Pollard, Nick Ramirez, Patricia Rhamdas, Hank Tucker, Elroy Vernon, Arthur Vernon, David Vernon, Ian Vernon, Levi Villanueva , Andria Villanueva, Clint Villanueva, Faygon Villanueva, Rafael Westby, Zane Williams, Alfred Williams, Andre Williams, Jason Young, Brent Young, Carlton Young, Dorian Young, Dwayne Young, Hubert Young, Shawn Young Stephen Zuniga, Alfonso
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Please note that some licensed guides might not appear on this list. Feel free to contact the Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for further information.
This service is provided by the Placencia BTIA in partnership with the Placencia Tour Guide Association and the Belize Tourism Board.
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Placencia BTIA Members Phone: 523-4045 - Email: info@placencia.com Website: www.placencia.com or www.placenciabreeze.com BUSINESS NAME A Belizean Nirvana Above Ground Coffee Ah-Kinchil Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas Atherly, Lindsay Avadon Divers Ltd Bachmann-Fairs, Brigitte Bahia Laguna Beach Suites Barefoot Bar Barefoot Services Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows Beachfront Suites Belize It Pick N Drop Belize Sailing Charters Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club Belize Trips Belize Ultralight Flying Adventures Blue Crab Beach Resort Blue Garden House Blue Lagoon Apartment Boris Mannsfeld & Associates Brown, Felisha Caballero, Alexis & Lloydia Capeling, Ralph Captain Jak’s Cabanas Car Rental of Placencia Caribbean Travel & Tours Carpenter, Nick & Kim Casa At Last Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape Casa Del Sol Casa Nettuno Casa Placencia Celeste, Donna Century21 BTAL Chabil Mar Villas Coconut Cottage Cocoplum Cocoplum Vacation Rentals Cohen, Howard & Karen Colibri House Cordy’s Beach Cottage Coston, Debbie CPC Real Estate Solution Danube Austrian Restaurant De Viners Decked Out House Destinations Belize Dial, Elysia Dial, Mary Ann Dianni’s Guesthouse Dusa, Lee & Gail Easy Living Apartments Eloise’s Travel Lodge Fat Boyz Pizza Feldman, Babe & Karen Finca French Louie Caye Fuller, Fred & Jacque Gabor, Deborah Galipeau, Cheryl Garden Cabanas George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay Glockhamer, Heidi & Fasano, Steven Go Tees Goss Chocolate Green Parrot Beach Houses Grill N Go Guild & Guild Consulting Harbour Hideaway of Placencia Harry’s Cozy Cabanas Hatchet Caye Resort Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow Hess, Tina Hideaway Caye Hughes, Sharon J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar Jewel of Placencia Joy Tours Joyce and Frank’s Beach House Julia’s Cabanas Keck, Pamela & Karl Kingfisher Adventures Laru Beya Villas Las Amigas Leslie Tech Services Levoni, Mariuccia Lola’s Art Lost Porticos Villas Lost Reef Resort
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Placencia BTIA Members cont. Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 523-3117 Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons travlnjack@btl.net 523-3117 Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Marechal, Jeanne revjeannem@gmail.com 626-5567 Maya Beach Hotel info@mayabeachhotel.com 520-8040 Maya Dream Beach House mayadreambelize@yahoo.com 523-3148 Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Maya Playa mayaplaya@btl.net 523-8121 Mes, Basilio admin@exoticabelize.com 624-1470 Michelo Flats harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 Miller’s Landing millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658/3117 Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 Mission Bay Christian Retreat cbelize@btl.net 523-3654 MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 Moorings Belize Ltd. mooringsbelize@btl.net 523-3351 Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd. rjay@btl.net 523-8141 Nautical Inn nifrontdesk@yahoo.com 523-9535 Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-606-5582 Ocean Pro info@oceanprobelize.com 630-8855 One World Rental oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3103 Ooga Booga Fun Club 628-1250 Palmetto Place info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 Palmtree Designs muzamanzie@btl.net 523-3563 Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org 523-3587 Placencia Bazaar beachbazaar@yahoo.com 523-4309 Placencia Humane Society maryann.inbz@yahoo.com 523-3406 Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 Placencia Tennis bobbelize21@gmail.com 626-4015 Placencia Yacht Club potoker@gmail.com 970-209-7251 Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327 Property Pro Belize frank@belizeproperty.com 523-3292 Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net 523-3112 Re/Max Belize Property Center david@belizepropertycenter.com 631-9622 Robert’s Grove info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 Rumfish y vino rumfish@btl.net 523-3293 Seahorse Dive Shop seahorse@btl.net 523-3166 Seaspray Hotel info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420 Secret Garden Restaurant thesecretgardenrestaurant@live.com 523-3617 Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-944-2550 Singing Sands Inn info@singingsands.com 523-8017 Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306 South Environmental Association info@seabelize.org 523-3377 Spectarte Gallery spectarte@gmail.com 533-8019 Spilman, Ron spilmangw@gmail.com 600-8374 Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 523-3314 Taylor, Rand rndtylr@yahoo.com 661-9398 Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com 623 7971 The Added Touch rrobin@btl.net 223-0054 The Arches mrisk@trecinc.net 479-841-7970 The Flamboyant flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com 628-1143 The Maine Stay drewtravers@gmail.com 523-3507 The North Beach debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 The Placencia Hotel & Residences info@theplacencia.com 520-4110 The Shak Beach Café theshakbelize@yahoo.com 622-1686 The Villas at Cocoplum BMannsfeld@yahoo.com 610-0294 The Yellow House info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 Three Iguanas Villa colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Toucan Lulu reservations@toucanlulu.com 628-8474 Tony’s Gym tony@belizefit.com 631-9622 Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Trip N Travel lgodfrey@btl.net 523-3205 Turtle Inn frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Village Inn info@thevillageinnbelize.com 523-3481 Waterfront Real Estate waterfrontbelize@aol.com 610-3264 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar wendylemus02@hotmail.com 523-3335 Westwind Hotel westwind.hotel@gmail.com 523-3255 Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com White Sand Villa jeangabebze@yahoo.com 604-7471 Wild Orchid Properties aline@wildorchidproperties.com 670-3665 Yellow Bella yellowbella@alice.it 605-0586 Yoli’s Bar regantrethewey@hotmail.com 625-2763 Yount, Doran & Kim takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Z-Touch Day Spa yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513
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Stop by the Placencia Tourism Center today to renew your 2012 Membership to secure your spot in the PBTIA directory in the next issue of the Placencia Breeze. Thank you to our members who have already renewed! We’re glad to have you with us!
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Above Ground Coffee 18‐C4 Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92‐A2 Barefoot Bar 38‐D3 Belize Sailing Charters 99‐C4 Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98‐A2 Blue Garden House 88‐E2 Blue Lagoon Apartments 80‐D3 Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97‐C4 Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52‐D2 Caribbean Travel & Tours 8‐D3 Casa Del Sol 76‐F3 Casa Placencia 81‐F2 Century21 BTAL 93‐B4 Coconut Cottage 54‐D4 Colibri House 55‐E3 CPC Reality 43‐C3 Destinations Belize 42‐C4 DeViners 19‐E3 Dianni’s Guesthouse 56‐B3 Easy Living Apartments 57‐C4 Eloise’s Guesthouse 58‐C3 French Louie Caye 33‐D3 Garden Cabanas 60‐B3 George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89‐E3 Grill & Go 17‐C3 Guild & Guild Consulting 10‐F2 Harbor Hideaway 88‐E1 Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61‐B3 Hatchet Caye 35‐E5 J‐Dees Restaurant & Bar 20‐D3 Jewel of Placencia 27‐C4 Joy Tours 44‐C3 Julia’s Cabanas 62‐E3 Kingfisher Adventures 45‐E3 Las Amigas 26‐E3 Leslie Tech Service 46‐E3 Lydia’s Guesthouse 64‐E3 Manatee Inn 65‐F3 Maya Lodge 66‐E2 Michelo Flats 67‐F2 Miramar Apartments 68‐E3 Mirasol Villa 69‐C4 MnM Hardware Placencia 96‐D3 One World Rental 70‐C4 Paradise Vacation Resort 71‐B3 PCSD 47‐E2 Placencia Bazaar 7‐D3 Placencia Yacht Club 34‐A5 Property Pro Belize 43‐C3 Ranguana Lodge 30‐E3 Re/Max Property Center 39‐D3 Rumfish y Vino 43‐C3 Seahorse Dive Shop 48‐D4 Seaspray Hotel 79‐E3 Sea View Suites 63‐C4 Secret Garden Day Spa 4‐C3 Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24‐C3 Silver Leaf 90‐E2 Siripohn Thai Massage 8‐D3 Southern Environmental Association 95‐D3 Sunset Pointe Condos 40‐A1 Splash Dive Center 49‐C4 The Flamboyant 28‐C4 The North Beach 73‐E3 The Shak Beach Café 16‐C4 The Yellow House 74‐D3 The Village Inn 31‐F3 Three Iguanas Villa 86‐E2 Toucan Lulu 75‐F3 Trip N Travel 51‐C4 Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43‐C3 Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15‐C4 Westwind Hotel 78‐D4 Whipray Caye Lodge 32‐E5 White Sand Villa 82‐C3 Yello Bella 29‐F2 Yoli’s Bar 21‐B3 Z‐Touch Day Spa 6‐D3
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The Placencia Breeze– January 2012- Page 20 and big bows and tutus. “My whole business is created around kids. My daughters inspire me,” said Sanchez. Placencia’s own Papaya Boutique by Aline Habib also sent children down the runway in adorable Papaya outfits including her popular animal print collection. Grown-up Placencia models also rocked Papaya in shiny body-hugging party dresses and comfy cotton day-time frocks. Models dressed up in more original Placencia designs wearing unique handmade jewelry by Khadija Assales’s Kaj Expressions who recently opened her Treasure Box on the Placencia Main Road. Creative pieces included body jewelry made of multi-colored, semi-precious stones. The New Attitude Fashion Show also promoted items sold at the following boutiques: Nexxus (Belize City), Dangriga Hand Bags and Character Boutique (Placencia). Crowd favorites included His Glory, B. Bonnie Designs and Joris Hendrik. “I loved the diversity. It’s great to see something cultural, universal and different,” said Shawn Young, owner of Pirate’s Point Adventure in Placencia. “We loved it. It was great. I liked the convertible dresses,” said Jean Butler who was visiting the village from Missouri, USA along with her husband Austin Butler. Below: Models strut the runway in Joris Hendrik‘s eco-friendly collection. (Photo by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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Barnacle Bill is Back with an Important Message for 2012: (Due to popular request, the Breeze searched through every watering hole on the Peninsula for our favorite crazy expat to share his wisdom. Who wouldah mih guess?! We find ah dah Maya Beach!) Happy New Year from the Placencia Peninsula! 2012 should be a great year! Everywhere you look you see improvements and upgrades. Just to highlight a couple examples: look at the roadside beautification project going on and the new vendor booths along the Placencia sports complex. Private businesses have spiffed up and got some new looks as well. Not all is blissful sunshine though. Some folks have decided that because they can’t find any Maya reference beyond December 21, 2012, that the world will end on that day … which brings up a few questions: If the world does end, will it end first in New Zealand area since they see the date first?... A gradual ending working its way west? … Or maybe one big blink out? Poof, gone! No matter what, I urge all of us to enjoy 2012 to the fullest. … And just to ease your minds, I DO have undeniable proof of a reference past 2012. Any time you want to stop by my house I will show you a can of Vienna sausages that don’t expire till 2014, so rest assured.
Big Donation Gears up the Assassins for this Season By Marion Carr, contributing writer and photographer
It’s almost time for football season, and the Placencia Assassins are well equipped to make it to the championships once again! Thanks to Maya Beach Resident Sandy Azancot from Ohio, USA, the Assassins are now stocked with 19 pairs of brand-new football pegs, 15 shin guards, eight pairs of goal-keeper gloves and two footballs. Some of the new pegs are kids sizes, which will be distributed to the junior Placencia team. The Placencia Assassins wish to thank Azancot for her generous donation. The equipment will go a long way to assisting The Placencia Assassins to retain their championship status in 2012. The team is still in need of practice team vests. If you would like to donate to the Placencia Assassins team, please contact any of the team management or players. Follow them on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/PlacenciaAssasins.
Capt. Dalton “Patchos” Eiley accepts gift on behalf of the Assassins.
Photo by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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California Friends Hold Successful Fundraiser for PMM By Marion Carr, contributing writer & photographer.
California Friends of Placencia Mooring Masters held another successful fundraiser on Nov. 4, 2011 at the Brick and Mortar Music Hall in the Mission District of San Francisco. The event raised almost $1,400USD for the project of which $290USD has already been spent on hydraulic fittings for PMM’s new breaker tool, which was recently donated by Adcor Construction, as well as blue marine grade reflective tape to spruce up some of the older buoys and two lift bags to be used with the new breaker tool. The remaining funds raised will be used towards the costs for maintenance and new installations. California friends of PMM hold two fundraisers a year for the PMM mooring buoy project: one in the spring and the other in the autumn season. This autumn’s event was supported by live music from Kinky Buddha, the side project of Aaron Redner from Hot Buttered Rum. Dan Lebowitz from ALO sat in as a special guest on guitar. The audience was also treated to a live performance from the Luscious Ladies Dance Troupe. PMM thanks all the performers for coming out to support this event. We understand everyone had an awesome time with more than 150 people in attendance. Proceeds were collected from a raffle and from the door on the night of the event where more than $900 in raffle tickets were sold. This strongly demonstrates the value of all the donations both locally in California and from Placencia. The winners of the three Placencia grand prize packages are Joe and Brandi Bridges, Jodi Berg and Julie Johnson Skinner. PMM wishes to thank the following business for their generous donations for the three grand prize packages: Turtle Inn, Splash Dive Center, Wendy’s Restaurant, Tree of Life Spa, Barefoot Services, Belizean Nirvana Beach Suites, Seahorse Dive Shop, Paradise Resort Restaurant, Miramar Apartments, Exotic Tours, La Dolce Vita and Secret Garden Spa. PMM thanks you all for your ongoing support for the project. Not only do these prizes make the raffle more successful, but it also gives Placencia businesses an opportunity to get additional expo-
Right: San Francisco winner of one of several prizes donated by businesses in Placencia. Below: Placencia Mooring Masters info stand displayed at fundraiser. (Photos contributed by California Friends of PMM.)
sure in the USA. The next fundraiser will be held this spring. We hope that local businesses will again step up to donate prizes to be complied into packages to be raffled at this event. PMM extends major kudos to California Friends of PMM for their steadfast support of the project by hosting these annual fundraising events. In fact, the last three fundraisers have raised around $5,000USD for the project, and these funds have been
used towards purchasing equipment and materials needed to repair damaged buoys (recycling) and to maintain the anchor mooring buoys installed under the PMM mooring buoy project. Installation trips can cost up to $3000BZD for 3 days working cleaning and repairing the buoys, so every dollar counts … you guys rock big time.
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St. Alphonsus Wins Junior Jankunu Competition in Dangriga In the December issue of the Placencia Breeze, we told you about the St. Alphonsus Jankunu Dancers and the elder Ligermeri Wanaragua gearing up for a dance-off at Y-Not Island in Dangriga. Well, this year the juniors snagged first place while the elders had to relieve their championship title returning home with a second place trophy in the senior competition. Members of the St. Alphonsus Jankunu Dancers range from ages eight to 14. They competed against seven dance camps coming from Dangriga, Georgetown and Punta Gorda. In addition to a championship plaque, the children also received a Hewlett Packard printer and a $750 cash prize of which half was distributed among the champions with the balance supporting an account to supplement the costs of future competitions.
Dancers: Neville Lopez Nevon Lopez Kayton Martinez Kenyon Martinez Marlon Moreira Jarmil Ramirez Enfield Coleman Raheem Thomas Dorian Williams Delson Arzu Drummers: Denvern Arzu - Segundo Steve Maximo - Primero Barry Augustine - Segundo Singers: Kenroy Palacio (Lead) Lisani Williams Royisha Mena Vernisha Arzu Juanisha Moriera Rofane Caliz Esther Caliz Camp Leader: Alber Amadio Flores Ina Williams Martinez
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The St. Alphonsus Jankunu Dancers proudly pose with their first place plaque and prize.
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In collaboration with educators at the two primary schools on the Placencia Peninsula, the Student of the Month Program recognises one student from each classroom who exemplifies good behaviour and demonstrates academic excellence. Each student is presented a certificate by their respective teachers in front of their peers at a special ceremony during campus assembly. Parents are encouraged to motivate their children to strive for this special honour!
Left: Singers and Drummers visited Placencia Village before the competition in December to raise funds for their trip to Dangriga. Right: The talented junior jankunu dancers showing their skills at The Boson’s Chair in Placencia Village.
Winners at St. John’s Memorial Anglican Primary School November: Infant I: Keely Faux; Infant II: Brittney Cobarrubia, Sasha Lopez; Standard I: Violet Bermudez; Standard II: Kianna Leslie; Standard III: Kadisha Coe; Standard IV: Aaliyah Leslie, Kevin Figueroa; Standard V: Carla Lopez; Standard VI: Tessa Eiley December: Infant I: Taijah Eiley; Infant II: Katherine Martinez, Tremel Leslie; Standard I: Christian Teul; Standard II: Melissa Augustine; Standard III: Keagan Faulkner; Standard IV: Kyle Leslie, Samuel Coc; Standard V: Zerik Cabral; Standard VI: Patricia Martinez Editor’s Note: November and December winners at St. Alphonsus Primary School in Seine Bight will be announced in the February issue of the Breeze.
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COMMUNITY briefs Rotary Club of Placencia By Greg Valiton, contributing Rotarian December is a month to spend time with family and friends and reflect on what the year has been. The Rotary Club of Placencia started the month with the completion of a large project followed by a Fireside and, outside of Bingo and some planning for upcoming events and projects, spent the rest of the month enjoying the holiday season. BINGO The 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month Bingo games continued with games held on December 1 and December 15. A larger crowd than we have been having gathered on December 1 with Estella (2 time winner), Victor, Alma (2 time winner), Ken and Suzan (split pot), Steve, Jean, and Judy all winning. The winner of the progressive jackpot game was Terry who, despite missing the “cover all” in 49 balls or less, still collected a pot of over $100. Another enthusiastic crowd gathered for the game on December 15 with the winners being Karl (3 time winner), Therese, Dorothy, Adrian (2 time winner), Miriam, Cindy, Gale, Malu, Maretha, and Ivan. Again, the progressive jackpot was not hit, but Annette still collected a nice pot. As always, we wish to thank J-Dees for providing the venue for these twice a month games, Kathy Anglin for calling the games (with an assist from Wanda and Sandra on the 15th), and, most of all the people that come out to play and support our efforts in the community. The money raised goes to various causes, which we try to identify at each game. One of the causes that we have been collecting for is the purchase of a defibrillator for the Village. Thanks to the generosity of Ken Kent of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, we may have accumulated enough for this purchase, which will allow funds raised to go to other things such as the Senior Lunch. We thank Ken for his donation. Please continue to come out and support these, and other, causes. You might even win the progressive jackpot. SEINE BIGHT PRESCHOOL The work on the expansion of the Preschool in Seine Bight Village was completed at the beginning of December and a dedication ceremony was held on December 3. The ceremony opened with PTA President Steve Christensen welcoming all of those in attendance and introducing Standard V & VI students from St. Alphonsus R.C. School who moved everyone by singing the Lord’s Prayer in Garifuna followed by the National Anthem. Rotary Club of Placencia President Steve Wade then spoke about how the project came to be and the working relationship we have developed with the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Canada. Duane Evans of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West then spoke more about the project and possible future projects before turning things back over to Steve Christensen to speak on behalf of Sue Dick of St. John Lutheran Church in Missouri (who was unable to attend but expressed her thoughts in a beautiful letter read by Steve Christensen) regarding their role in the completion of the project. A thank you from Raymond Ogaldez, Principle of St. Alphonsus R.C. School completed the ceremony and refreshments were served by the PTA. The completion of this project was due to a cooperative effort between the Seine Bight PTA, the Rotary Club of Placencia, the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Canada, and the St. John Lu-
theran Church in Missouri, USA. We wish to thank Steve Christensen of the Seine Bight PTA, Duane Evans and the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, and Sue Dick and the St. John Lutheran Church for making this project possible. Also, we wish to thank our Contractor, Martin Galvez, for working with us and getting the project done in a timely manner. This was the largest project we have completed to date and we hope that by continuing to work with people and organizations such as these, bigger and better projects will be coming. FIRESIDE Immediately following the Preschool dedication, Placencia Rotarians and their guests moved over to Maretha McCullock’s home in Seine Bight for one of our Firesides (generally held 4 times a year). As always, the Fireside featured good food (everyone brings a dish to share), good fun and fellowship. Maretha has taken on the role of game coordinator for these functions and she delivered again with several games that had everyone laughing (and, once again, without injury to any of the participants) and concluded with a piñata that had more than a few people swinging wildly until it was finally broken and the candy inside distributed to the children that were in the area to watch the fun. Towards the end of the party, Duane and Fred from the Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Canada, announced that, after hearing about the toy drive that Kathy Anglin and Tracy Eiley do every year for Christmas, their Rotary Club decided to take up weekly collections at their meetings, resulting in their presenting Kathy with a large donation for this year’s drive and bringing tears to the eyes of all that were present. We thank Maretha McCullock for hosting this party and give special thanks to Duane and Fred of the Rotary Club of Edmonton West for all that they and their Rotary Club have done to live by the Rotary motto “Service Above Self”. It is a privilege to know people like them that make being a Rotarian worthwhile. TOY DRIVE Every year for the past few years, Tracy Eiley and Kathy Anglin have held a Toy Drive and a Children’s Christmas Party where there are games, treats, a gift, and a visit from Santa. This year, the proceeds of our Haunted House went to the Toy Drive and several guests and visitors, such as the previously mentioned Rotary Club of Edmonton West, Canada, and Terry and Judy Brooker, have also donated generously to make this year’s a great one. On Christmas Eve morning, Placencia Ro-
tarians will join Tracy and Kathy at the Children’s Christmas Party to serve as elves and help out however we can. We thank all that have donated money, toys, or time and wish to give special thanks to Tracy Eiley and Kathy Anglin for all of their hard work putting this together, it is a pleasure to work with and try to help out dedicated people like them. OUR CLUB The Rotary Club of Placencia only has 17 members at this time, but, much is accomplished through their hard work and by our association with other Rotary Clubs and individuals. We are approached often by other Rotary Clubs and individuals that express a desire to help, however, every project or undertaking has to be coordinated and tracked by members of our Club to ensure that donations are utilized in a fair and honest manner, so more members in Placencia would help us get more accomplished. Please consider stopping in at one of our meetings to see what is planned and how you may be able to help. Even if joining Rotary isn’t possible for you, there are many other ways to get involved and experience the feeling of giving back and helping out in your community.
The Rotary Club of Placencia meets on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at Yoli’s. Lunch is $10.
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COMMUNITY BRIEFS PRESCHOOL DEDICATIONS
Anglican Bishop Rev. Philip Wright blessed the new building at St. John’s. Both Placencia and Seine Bight have new pre-schools. Among the dignitaries at the dedication ceremony on Nov. 23 at John’s Memorial Anglican School were Stann West Representative Hon. Godwin Hulse who cut the ribbon with General Manager of Anglican Schools Deborah Domingo. The project cost a total of $110,000 and was funded by the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) through its Basic Needs Trust Fund Sixth Program, which is jointly financed by the CDB, the Canadian International Development Agency and nine beneficiary governments, including Belize. (Photos by Muzamanzie Photography.)
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St. Alphonsus students, along with School Principal Raymond Ogaldez gather at dedication on Dec. 3 for new preschool made possible through theRotary Club of Placencia in partnership with the Rotary Club of Edmonton Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Xiong Bin is applying for a West, Canada. See Seine Bight Preschool on previous page for details. Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at ME & U RESTAURANT, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the In(Photo contributed by the Rotary Club of Placencia.) toxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
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Placencia Peninsula Liquor License Notifications: January 2012 Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yolanda Trethewey Estephan is applying for a Publican Special for the year 2012, to be operated at Yoli’s Bar Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jennifer Wildman is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at DeLite Cafe, Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jinsong Yan is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Tim’s Restaurant, Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Jinsong Yan is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Excellence Restaurant, Placencia, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Canlin Su is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Asian Food Maya Beach, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Canlin Su is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Western Horizon Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Placencia Peninsula, and Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Suitung Chow is applying for a Restaurant & Hotel Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Peninsula Hotel, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Philip Shal is applying for a Restaurant & Bar Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Alba’s Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Verna Marin is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Vern’s Kitchen, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yeliu Ye is applying for a Publican general Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Peninsula Store, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Cuisheng Zhou is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Western Horizon Shopping, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Li Huan Zhang is applying for a Publican Special Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at E & E Restaurant and Bar, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Long Chao Li is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Everyday Supermarket, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Hao Jia Luo is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Ming’s Super Market, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Yan Fen Su is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Mini Store, Maya Beach, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that Rongman Li is applying for a Publican General Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Placencia Store, Placencia Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980. Liquor License - Notice is hereby given that John Sansone is applying for a Restaurant Liquor License for the year 2012, to be operated at Cardies Restaurant, Seine Bight Village, Stann Creek District, under the Intoxicating Liquor Licensing Ordinance Revised Edition 1980.
ADVERTISE IN THE PLACENCIA BREEZE! CALL 523-4045 FOR COMPLETE LIST OF ADVERTISING RATES &ADVERTISING SIZE SHEET The Placencia Breeze is a monthly publication by the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association. Staff: Jolie Pollard (editor) and Apolo Caliz.
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ACCOMMODATIONS South of Airstrip
Spectarte Bed and Breakfast: located in Maya Beach, delightful and Comfortable. Call 533-8019 or e-mail spectarte@gmail.com featuring full Los Porticos Villas: Luxury 2 BR villas, kitchens, washer/dryer, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet & some of the most stunning views on the Placencia peninsula. King and/or queen beds. Sleep sofas & roll away beds available. Spacious bathrooms, some w/ whirlpool tubs. Freshwater pool and pool bar/lounge area. Complimentary bicycles for guests. Golf carts and kayaks available for rent. Gift shop on site. Located ¼ mile south of Placencia Airstrip and 1 mile north of Placencia Village. Call 523-3227 or email reservations@losportico.com for availability & rates. One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free wireless internet access, airconditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the “Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at 5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax. 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 Ranguana Lodge: 5 Private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523 -3112, E-mail: Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com Seaspray Hotel: Come share a piece of our barefoot paradise located right on the beach with all the ambiance of the beautiful Caribbean Sea right to the touch of your toes 20 rooms various style,1seaside cabana, w/great amenities, located amongst our tropical garden. Hot/cold water, refrigerator, ceiling fans, coffee makers, open air decks, private porches, AC, TV and Kitchenettes( in selected rooms) the original Placencia “house of blues” De Tatch is also located right on premises, with internet and e-mail service available, as well as all village and country wide information. Centrally located to all gifts shops, restaurants, and local business, come make us your Caribbean home away from home.Tel: 523-3148 Fax: 523-3346. Email: seaspray@placencia.com or seaspray@btl.net, www.seasprayhotel.com The North Beach: offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com Toucan Lulu: 5 cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474 Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker (coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; Email: trdewndpla@btl.net
North of the Airstrip
Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 523-8010; email: taylors@btl.net; Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4 beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate. Tel: 523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: sales@bluecrabbeach.com Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/fax: 523-2488;
Email: greenparot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens, clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp kayaks, bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza 523-3010 Singing Sands Inn: on Maya Beach, 6 private thatched cabanas on the beach, with own bath & patio as well as 2 garden view flats. Roll away beds available to accommodate families w/children. Bonefish Grill on site Beautiful landscaping w/ swimming pool. Tel: 520-8022 Email: info@singingsands.com The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront accommodations w/2 Restaurants Seaside and Habanero, 3 Pools, Conference Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523 -3565! The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare, The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class accommodations starting from Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites. Finest restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to indulge every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from one location. Tel: 520-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com.
At The Cayes
Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation day trips or lodging call 523-3565 Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565 Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@yahoo.com, WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com
MEALS 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 Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Thatched restaurant serving seafood, homemade PIZZA, burgers, salads & daily specials. Great tropical blender drinks & ice cold Belikin. Open Noon - 8pm Mon - Sat Tel: 6242651 Open 17years in the heart of the village! Home of the Ten 'Dalla' Lunch &the infamous "Parrot Piss"! Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Fresh juices. Open 7 days a week for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Visa & MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com
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The “Inn” Spots - North of Placencia Village DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere. A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars. Dice your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI from 4:30pm. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com Delite Café at Maya Beach. Get cracking with a delicious early bird breakfast or come for our full menu, soups, roast beef sandwiches, designer bocas ,decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce. Licensed restaurant with cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for relaxation and rejuvenation. open 7am to 4 pm closed Wednesdays. Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery 533 8019, 604 8910 or 629 3286 for information and reservations. Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 5232488. Email: greenparot@btl.net Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents “Belizean Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment… Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya Beach...For reservations call 523-3476. Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy dining on the beach front in the open air Bonefish Grille restaurant. Our menu features traditional Asian as well as Italian & French influenced dishes. Daily Lunch & Dinner specials such as Coconut Shrimp with Asian coleslaw or Lobster Tempura. Open to the public including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Closed for lunch and dinner on Tuesdays. For reservations or more information call 520-8022 or email info@singingsands.com. Get 15% off from our Lunch and Dinner menu during regular hours of operation (Limited time only and look for coupon code within the Breeze) The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week, 365 days a year from 7am – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 5233565! The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front building, with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at the end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest in the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10 a.m.-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 520-4110 for pick up of any number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for info about our restaurant & bar.
CHEERS -
Placencia Peninsula Bars Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties & more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks - Tasty Food - Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412 The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve you. Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikin and a variety of Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 520-4110 for reservation for pick up of groups 4 or more.
Coffee Shop Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked goods and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s Restaurant in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree high speed Wi-Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212
Gift Shops & Art Galleries Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts.
Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342 Los Porticos Villas - Gift shop features Belizean arts and crafts, clothing, books on Mayan history and Belizean cooking, maps, postcards, footwear, cold drinks and much more. Call 523-3227 for more information. Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery, jewelry, arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art. Maya Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank. Summer hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm and by appointment! Tel 523 4309. Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery offers a cornucopia of art from Belizean artisans and designers . A delightful experience. 533 8019 closed Wednesday
TOUR PROVIDERS Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre in Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure tours. E-mail: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577. The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours, inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call 520-4110 for booking. Fax: 520-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com Dive & Tour with Robert’s Grove – Feeling adventurous?? Our PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523-3565! Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing, river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 520-8022 or email info@singingsands.com Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 6206649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com visit www.splashbelize.com
SERVICES
Chocolatier Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on the Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com
Food Markets Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field.
Internet Access Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com
Photography Muzamanzie Photographs – contact us for wedding photographs, portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: muzamanzie@yahoo.com
Real Estate CPC Real Estate Solutions - is 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 visit our office next to the tourism office or call us at 6729000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com
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The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums, Lagoon and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our planned, gated community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site management and rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property options. Please call 5204110 or 610-3600 or email madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with our agents and view our piece of paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com
Airlines Maya Island Air, the safer alternative to air travel in Belize, announces its new San Pedro Sula, Honduras route. Questions?? Call 523-4072. Maya Island Air...because we do more!! Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights throughout Belize. Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call 523-3410.
Rentals - ( Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles) Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-8017 or email info@silbelize.com. Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks (including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 520-8022 or email info@singingsands.com.
OTHER COMMUNITY NUMBERS Placencia Village Council - 523 3396 Placencia Water Board - 523 4036 Seine Bight Village Council - 523 3660 Seine Bight Water Board - 523 3554
GETTING AROUND
De Express: Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m. Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 2 pm. Tel: 523-4045. Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center.
BANKING Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3431. Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express. Phone: 523-3144. Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm, Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.
Shipping Service BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big Creek Port or by air contact: belizemail@comcast.net or USA 404.988.1300
Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials, manicures & pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request. For reservation call 520-4110. Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 5233565! Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 600-0375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka.
Wedding Planning The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your weddings quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest selection of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from our spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event Coordinator Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax: 520-4112 or email; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com Website: www.theplacencia.com
CHURCHES St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. . 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
Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula (Plantation Chapel) : Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School Provided). 6:30 p.m. (Seine Bight Village). Wedensday: Ladies Bible Study– 6:30 p.m. Mens fellowship/ study- 6:30 p.m. Non denominational Church: call Pastor Jim Mensie for more information 523-3362. Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270 Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 523 3564 Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333
General Fire and Safety Tips by David Kafka Change is everywhere we turn. Three years ago we did not have a paved road, there were very few cars in the village and even fewer tourists. At the end of 2011, we saw many things that were changing including the Placencia Fire Department. We now have one paid firefighter that is stationed here in Placencia. Thanks to the Rotary Club and donations, we have a fire truck, some gear and fire equipment. As we look at all of these advancements, another area that can be addressed is general safety and fire safety. In the last couple of months I know of two reports where kids were hit or almost hit by vehicles. Parents it is your responsibility to train your children the laws of the road, such as looking both ways before pulling into traffic, who has the right of way and being mindful of vehicles and motorcycles. Also, drivers in the village MUST SLOW DOWN. When emergency vehicles including police cars are on the road with their lights on, please remember to pull to the right and slow down or stop to let them by. On the occasions when there have been fires in the village, everyone should be commended for working together to help out. A few fire safety tips to keep in mind: always have an exit plan in case of fire, if at all possible try to have at least two means of exiting your home; children should NEVER play with matches; each home should have at least one smoke/gas detector (ideally there should be one in each bedroom); if you are able to get some in your home please remember to check the batteries at least once a year. A fire extinguisher is always good to have and if you need training on how to use one contact one of the volunteers or the firefighter stationed at the Police Station. When there is a building on fire, the firemen are trained to keep the scene safe and people from getting hurt. When a property is on fire things to look out for are live power lines, butane bottles, aerosol cans, and firearms that when heated can explode or cause electrocution. Until Placencia Village has a good water source which is a fire hydrant system, when firemen get a call it takes time to find an appropriate water source and hook up the equipment. Also, if the house is too far gone we are more concerned with saving surrounding homes and making sure the fire does not spread. For example with the fire that just happened at Ms. Grace’s house very quickly we realized that the house could not be saved so all of the efforts were to save the surrounding homes. Your cooperation in this type of effort will be greatly appreciated and will help to make Placencia an even better place and safer place to live. The Placencia Volunteer Fire Department would like to take this time to thank all the volunteers and if you are interested in training and becoming a volunteer fire fighter, we meet every Saturday at 10:00 a.m. at the Fire Building across from the Police Station. To report a fire, please call the fire station at 503-3222 or the Police Station
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National Transport Schedule As of November 2008 Leaving Belize City to Benque Veijo - every half an hour to the hour from 5:00am to 12:00 pm Leaving Benque Viejo to Belize City - every half an hour to the hour from 1:00pm to 6:00 pm Leaving Belize City to Chetumal 6:00am (premier) 6:45am (express) 7:30am 8:00am 9:00am (premier) 11:00am (premier) 1:00pm 5:30pm
Hokey
Departs Independence/Mango for Placencia MNM Dock 6:30a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. And returns from Placencia MNM Dock to Independence/Mango Creek 6:45a.m, 10a.m., 12:30pm, 2:30 pm, 4p.m, & 5p.m, 6pm (except on Sundays). For more information please call 523-2376.
Placencia Police Officers
Leaving Chetumal to Belize City 10:45am (premier) 1:45pm (premier) 2:00pm 3:00pm (express) 4:45pm (premier) 6:00pm
Sgt #114 Norman Benguche - 624-9965 Sgt #1 Enrique Aldana - 623-9252
P.S. Premier are the AC express buses and express are regular express buses.
PC #1109 Godwin Augustine - 665-2972
NTSL does not have any south runs do to the zoning changes! Any further
PC #1189 Darren Ogaldez - 666-1509
Ritchie’s Bus Line As of August 2009 Placencia to Dangriga Dangriga to Placencia Mon to Sat 6:15 & 7 am 12:45 & 2:30 pm Sun 7 am & 12:45 pm
Pokey:
Mon to Sat 11 am, 2 pm & 4:40 pm Sun 2 pm & 4:40 pm
SC Claude Augustine - 624-5345
Phone 523-3806
EMERGENCIES
IN CASE OF FIRE
Belize Emergency Response Team 223-3292
VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located Behind the school, Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 8:30 am to 12:00 noon - 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. after these hours Dr. Alexis Caballero will see only extreme Emergencies such as Heart Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack, Accident, and Severe Allergy Reaction. Note: Weekdays after 5:00 pm and weekends Dr. Alexis work by appointments only. (Private). Dr. Alexis Caballero- Monday/Friday– 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m
Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 Independence Medical Center: 523-2167
POLICE: Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 Independence Police Station: 523-2022
FIRE EMERGENCIES - 523-3207 or 523-4309
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POLICE PLACENCIA:
503-3142
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SEINE BIGHT POLICE:
503-3148
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KATHY ANGLIN:
626-0667
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STEVE WADE:
503-3069
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PHILLIP MOLINA:
625-4636 503-3222
Fireman NOW Stationed at the Placencia Police Station
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