Article Preview By David Gobeil Mexico Announces It Will Finish and Open New Bridge at Northern Border of Belize A new bridge at the Belize/Mexico border has been in works for years and in the next couple of months, it is expected to finally open. Work began on the bridge in 2007, and while Mexico finished the construction on that side of the border in 2009, Belize has not been able to uphold its end of the bargain. But according to Mexico’s Enfoque Radio, the Quintana … [Read more...]
Independence Day in Belize is also a Celebration of True Multiculturalism!
Belize Celebrates it's 31st Birthday and Celebrates it's Multiculturalism Belize’s 31st birthday is not only a celebration of this tiny Caribbean nation’s independence, but a festival of multiculturalism and living proof that racial, religious and cultural harmony does work, the owners of the Lodge at Chaa Creek said today. In the run up to the nationwide celebrations about to take place in Belize under the theme of “Many faces, many dreams, but one goal; celebrating Belize”, Mick and Lucy … [Read more...]
Belize Declares Visa Waivers For Three South American Countries
The Belize Tourism Board is pleased to announce that visitors from Brazil, Argentina, and Chile will no longer need visas to visit our beautiful country. The Statutory Instrument waiving visa requirements for visitors from these countries to Belize was signed in August 2012. The Ministry of Tourism and the BTB view this as a major accomplishment as both have been working tirelessly to change the previous legislation. “The visa waivers will allow for ease of entry for travellers from South … [Read more...]
Belize Property for Sale- 1 1/2 acres on the Sittee River! No.1357
Price:$79,000USD ($158,000BZD) JUST REDUCED!!!!!! SOLD SOLD SOLD Belize Property Agents is pleased to present for sale these 1 1/2 acres of Belize Real Estate in Sittee River Village, right on the river! There are three adjacent lots available, each 1.47 acres. These lots are located on one of the highest banks in the village. Sittee River Village is located in the Stann Creek District and is approximately 30 minutes from the coastal town Dangriga. This parcel is a long and … [Read more...]
National Geographic Magazine Features Barrier Reef Near Belize!
National Geographic magazine, one of the world's foremost authorities on natural and man-made wonders around the globe, is featuring the Mesoamerican Reef system in their October 2012 edition of the magazine. The magazine is read by over 60 million people per month, and their website garners over 20 million unique visitors per month, so the potential exposure for Belize and the reef is massive! The article, about 2500 words long, mainly covers life under the sea in the various ecosystems … [Read more...]
Major Airline Offers Discounts to Belize For September and October!
Belize Tourism Board (BTB), September 18th, 2012 – Join in on the excitement of the September Celebrations in Belize! Delta Airlines is now offering a discount on flights to Belize. Visitors from Los Angeles, Chicago, Detroit, and New York can purchase tickets at a 10% discount. Travel time must be within September 1st to October 31st, 2012. “We’re certainly excited that Delta has decided to generously offer this discount for those wishing to travel to Belize during this exhilarating time. … [Read more...]
New Beliken Beer Commercial Shows The Best Belize Has To Offer!
Bowen and Bowen Ltd, the makers of Beliken --Belize's national beer -- just finished a brand new television commercial, and it's destined to be an instant classic. The commercial follows cases of beer as they come off the assembly line and make their way throughout the nation, and of course we get to see various slices of daily life in Belize along the way. Parts of the commercial were shot in every district in Belize, and every major town from north to south and east to west gets some "face … [Read more...]
Realtor in Illinois Nominated for National Good Neighbor Award for Helping Belize Children
Charlene Brennan is one of 10 finalists for the National Association of Realtors' Good Neighbor Award. Read more here. Charlene Brennan is one of 10 finalists for the National Association of Realtors' Good Neighbor Award. The program recognizes Realtors who improve the quality of life in their communities through volunteer work. Brennan has years of experience. For the past 27 years, she has traveled to Belize to help assist in providing orthopedic care for Belizean children under the age of … [Read more...]
Concrete house/double lot/Hummingbird Hwy No. 1001
Price: $40,000 U.S.!!! No. 1001 SOLD, SOLD, SOLD, SOLD!!!! This is a double lot measuring approximately 150' by 150' with 150' feet of frontage right on the Hummingbird Highway. There is power, water and telephone with an all season creek running through the property. A 36' by 24' two bedroom concrete and mahogany home with new metal roof is ready to move into or can be renovated to suit. This lot is located in the Hummingbird Community and is about 25 miles from the capital city of Belmopan … [Read more...]