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Saturday, June 26th, 2010 | No Comments
NEMO PRESS RELEASE No. 3
At 6:00 pm TD No. 1 was centered near latitude 16.6 N, longitude 83.7 W. This position is about 305 miles east southeast of Belize City. Maximum sustained winds are 35 mph and further strengthening is likely to occur. TD No. 1 could become a Tropical Storm tonight with winds reaching 40 mph. NEMO has put into effect a Tropical Storm warning for the entire coast of Belize.
4 to 8 inches of rainfall is being predicted which increase the risk of flooding in the south. TD No.1 is moving towards the west‐northwest at 10 miles per hour and is expected to be in our vicinity by late aturday. The present forecast track takes the system just to the north of Belize with landfall Saturday evening.
Any deviation from the forecasted track is of concern. The public therefore is strongly advised to monitor, stay alert, and take the necessary actions.
People along the coast and on the cayes are encouraged to evacuate early, once the NEMO declares a Phase. Mariners and fisher‐folk are strongly encouraged to seek safe harbor. NEMO hereby advises the organizers of any maritime sporting activities over the weekend to postpone such events.
Motorists are once again advised that increased rainfall can cause flash flooding and render roads impassable.
The general public is strongly advised to:
- Review your emergency plans (family, community, business)
- Ensure you have adequate food, water and medicine
- Confirm preparations if seeking shelter. Know where you are going and make sure to
inform relatives and friends of your plans, whereabouts and intended destination.
Public Officers are encouraged to remain alert and ready in the event they need to report for duty. NEMO District Coordinators are convening committee meetings with their District Emergency Committees and are making the necessary arrangements to respond. The Security Forces are prepositioning personnel and equipment.
End of notice (warning) please check love F.M.(radio) for local up to date
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The Callanan’s are ready-Took live web cam thanks to our custom made for shutters. Wind is picking up,
they are still flying 12:05
NEMO hereby continues to advise the public to listen to local radio and television stations for official updates on tropical Storm Alex. The NEMO Hotline number is 636.
Update later
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Saturday, June 5th, 2010 | No Comments
It is Lobsterfest time again . Taco Girl has posted the schedule on Ambergriscaye.com . Coming June 14th
The organizers of San Pedro Lobsterfest are pleased to announce the official schedule for Lobsterfest 2010. Enjoy 5 days of fun, celebrating the official opening of Lobster Season in the tropical paradise of Belize. In addition to some new twists on the traditional Lobsterfest Town Block Party (June 19th), the organizers have arranged a variety of Events throughout the week that are sure to please the entire family.
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 is going to be HOT HOT HOT, as celebrity weatherman Joey Stevens and Bob the Parrot of One Caribbean Weather/WSEE TV will be on the island filming the entire week’s events.
Joey and Bob travel around the Caribbean and feature different destinations during their weather forecasts and on the One Caribbean Weather Satellite Channel.
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 Official Schedule
Monday June 14th 2010, starting at 6:00 pm
“Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party at El Divino (Banana Beach Resort)
San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 officially kicks off on Monday June 14th with El Divino’s “Meat & Greet” Cocktail Party. Starting at 6:00 pm, this event features Drink Specials, Prizes and Live Entertainment by Banda Cubana. El Divino will also be introducing its brand new Tapas Menu. With great food, great friends and a fun atmosphere, this is always a ‘must do’ event.
Contact Banana Beach at www.bananabeach.com
Tuesday June 15th 2010, starting at 11:00 am.
Fido’s Beach Carnival, BBQ and Lobster Weigh-In
Featuring a Carnival-style atmosphere, enjoy a full day event with Beach Games, A Horseshoe Tournament, an Enormous Raffle, Live Music, ‘Grill Your Own Lobster’ Beach BBQ and the Official Lobsterfest Opening Day Weigh-In. Play the Lobster Spin, Lobster Darts or Pin the Tail on the Lobster to win great prizes. Bring your ‘A’ Game to the horseshoe tournament (Sign up by 1:00pm, starts at 2:00pm). Grill your own Lobster or choose from the Special Lobster Menu. Win great prizes from Local Businesses in the Raffle (4:00 pm – all proceeds to the Flow River Flow Foundation), Watch the Official Lobster Weigh-in and then dance the night away.
Contact Fido’s Restaurant & Bar at www.fidosbelize.com
Wednesday June 16th 2010, starting at 6:30 pm.
The Official San Pedro Lobsterfest Pub Crawl
The fun begins at 6:30 pm at the Lime located across the street from Tropic Air. Kick off this Pub Crawl in style with Drink & Food Specials and other fun surprises. The girls from Lime know how to throw a great party. The Pub Crawl continues on to the Tacklebox Bar & Grill at 8:00 pm for more fun, games, food and drink specials. Enjoy the view from this beautiful dock. The Roadkill Bar is the next stop at 9:30 pm for a special night of fun Karaoke, high jinx and more. The Pub Crawl then finishes at a special version of Wet Willy’s World Famous Ladies Night from 11:00 pm on.
Thursday June 17th 2010, starting at 6:00 pm.
Pedro’s Inn – All You Can Eat Lobster Pizza, Lobster Trivia Night and Texas
Hold’em Poker Tournament
On June 17th the fun shifts to Pedro’s Inn with the ‘All You Can Eat’ Lobster Pizza event. While there, try your luck in the 3rd annual Lobsterfest Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament or prove how smart you are in the Lobster Trivia Challenge. Be sure to arrive early, Pedro’s thin-crust Lobster Pizza is always wildly popular.
Contact Pedro’s Inn at www.[#%!].com
Friday June 18th 2010
Captain Morgan’s Retreat Lobsterfest Event
The original “Temptation Island”, Captain Morgan’s Retreat is home to Buena Vista Restaurant, which has gained fame for its gourmet dining, featuring a menu that includes home-baked breads, fresh seafood and the best of Caribbean and Central American cuisine.
Contact Captain Morgan’s Retreat at www.captainmorgans.com
Saturday June 19th 2010, 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.
Lobsterfest Arts & Culture Festival
Join us in San Pedro’s Central Park in the afternoon for the 1st ever Lobsterfest Arts & Culture Festival featuring live music, arts & craft displays and Belizean Cultural exhibits from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. Featuring local artists and entertainment, this new event will highlight the rich culture of Ambergris Caye and Belize to locals and tourists alike.
Saturday June 19th 2010, starting at 5:00 pm.
San Pedro Lobsterfest Town Block Party
The ever-popular ‘Lobsterfest Town Block Party’ will be the grand finale of San Pedro Lobsterfest 2010 and kicks off at 5:00 pm in Central Park. This Event features the Lobsterfest King and Queen Pageant, Live Entertainment by Belize’s own Supa G, Food Competitions, Drink Competitions, Booth Competitions and a whole lot of fun! It’s the
party of the year and you do not want to miss it.
In addition to Food Booths, the Town Block Party will also feature a new ‘Community Corner’ where local charities and community organizations can set up displays and draw attention to the many worthwhile causes in San Pedro.
Lobsterfest King and Queen Pageant participants will be required to perform a unique talent on stage for the judges, and points will be awarded for costume & appearance as well as their talent. This competition is open to all.
The ‘Flavor of San Pedro’ Drink competition will feature the best bartenders in San Pedro creating the perfect cocktail on stage, to be judged by a panel of celebrity judges. Points will be awarded for presentation as well as the quality of their creation. This competition is open to all bartenders, even if they do not have a booth.
The Best Lobster Dish competition and People’s Choice Booth competition are open only to businesses that are participating in the Block Party. The celebrity judges will once again be called on to select the best food of the night, while everyone will be able to vote on crowning the best overall booth.
Our pledge to protect the reef
Check your airlines today ,this is one event you don’t want to miss . See you there , June 14th !
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Department of General Sales Tax
ZERO RATED GOODS
(TAXED AT ZERO PERCENT – NO GST ON THESE GOODS AS OF APRIL 1, 2010)
UNPROCESSED FOODS:
Rice, Flour, Corn, Fresh Meat (Mammal, Bird, or Fish), Edible Offal of Bovine Animals, Swine & Sheep, Eggs, Beans, Fresh Fruits & Vegetables (Locally Produced) Salt, Fresh Milk (Locally Produced), Tea
PROCESSED FOODS:
Bread, Corn & Flour Tortilla, Sweet Bread & Bun (Locally Produced), Cooking Lard, Margarine, Baby Formula, Sugar, Condensed Milk, Powdered Milk, Cooking Oil, Instant Coffee, Chicken Sausages (Canned), Corned Beef (in Cans), Yeast, Oats, Luncheon Meat, Potted Meat, Chocolate Powdered Drinks, Macaroni & Cheese, Cereals, Percolated Coffee, Edible Meats of Swine Salted or in Brine (e.g. Pigtail), Edible Meats of Bovine Animals, Salted or in Brine (e.g. Salt Beef), Soup & Broth in Solid or Powdered Form (including Ramen), Preparations of Malt Extract, Any Live Bird, Fish, Crustacean, Mollusk or other Animal of a kind Generally Used as, or Producing, Food for Human Consumption
EDUCATIONAL ITEMS:
Notebooks/Exercise Books, School Bags, Pencils, Crayons, Lead Pencils, Erasers, Pencil Holders for Use in Schools
MEDICINE:
Analgesics (Pain Killers) – Liquids, Tablets, Capsules or Solid Dosage Forms for Oral or Rectal Use, Cough & Cold Preparations (Liquid, Tablets, Capsules, or Solid Dosage Forms for Oral or Nasal Use, Diagnostic Testing Kits And Devices to Test Glucose in Blood and Urine, Insulin, Insulin Syringes with Needles and Devices 100 Units, (1.0ML) Capacity, for the Administration of U-100 Insulin, Oral Re-hydration Salts & Solutions of W.H.O./ Pharmacopoeia Standards, Oxygen, Dialysis Fluids, Anti – Retroviral Medicines, Vitamins and Supplements
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS/SUPPLIES:
Stoves/Rangers/Cookers, Refrigerators (Domestic Use), Laundry Washing Soap Powder
AGRICULTURE:
Barbed Wire, Spare Parts for Tractors, Irrigation Pipes & Hoses, Cable for Banana Industry, Hatching Eggs, Concentrated Animal Feeds (Bovine & Swine), Animal Feeds for Bird, Fish, Crustaceans, Mollusks & Other Animals, Seed & Means of Preparation of Plants Used to Produce Foods That are Zero-Rated, Sugar Cane Loading Machines, Land Propagation for Agriculture, Harvesting and Crop Dusting Services, fertilizers, Pesticides, Fungicides and Herbicides
Happy to see Shanon , we missed Shawn this trip .
UTILITIES:
A Supply of Water (Other Than Bottled Water or Similar containers) or Domestic Sewerage Services, Butane Gas for Domestic Use
OTHERS:
Frames for Eye Glasses
Tropical storm Agatha
This is my favorite veggy boat to date . They come from Sareneja by boat and spend 4-5 days here and sell till they are out of product . I am buying green peppers for 1.50 U.S. a pound . Potatoes , tomatoes and onions he sells for $1.25-$1.35 U.S a pound . Nice family
2 Lots located the end of the island 125K each , financing possible . Most Southern point of Yucatan 
My super telephoto lens 
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ambergris caye real estate update
COULD YOU LIVE HERE ?
COULD YOU LIVE HERE?
Been extremely busy the past few months. The Recovering Real Estate market here on the island has made nice strides in 2010.
TAKE IT EASY !
TAKE IT EASY !
What has been driving our island market has been the great deal and negotiating abilities of buyers, sellers and the agents that bring them together. We have clients buying property for as little as 10 % down at 10% with a term of up to 5-8 yrs. People who have not been able to get in the market are now making their move.
THIS COULD BE YOUR FRONT YARD
THIS COULD BE YOUR FRONT YARD
Telecommuters (on-line workers) and International workers (sales people, oil rig workers, International contractors) are now calling Belize their home. The friendly people and the turquoise waters are not the only reasons they are moving to Belize. Another big reason seems to be TAXES! We have some clients that live in some states that are squeezing them for more money$ in new and higher taxes. The Fed Government threatening to raise capital gains, the constantly increasing cost of medications and health care, the dwindling economy, unemployment on the rise are all reasons that are forcing Americans to rethink where they want to live the rest of their lives. This will continue to stimulate our local economy that has needed a shot in the arm because of tourism being down.
ROOM WITH A VIEW
ROOM WITH A VIEW
The reasons why people are taking less vacations are the same reasons there are more and more people exploring living abroad in other English speaking countries.
RAT RACE ? NO THANK YOU. KAYAK RACE FINISH LINE !
RAT RACE ? NO THANK YOU. KAYAK RACE FINISH LINE !
The people we speak to are amazed how simple and fun it can be to relocate. The people that can’t make the move now are locking themselves in for the future by taking advantage of the loans being offered by the sellers. They are buying their piece of paradise with a land purchase, commercial property, a condominium or whatever fits their dreams . We have been watching the 2 and 3 bedroom condo inventory on the MLS thin out over the past 4 months. This is guaranteed to stimulate the market for houses.
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Thursday, April 29th, 2010 | No Comments
Update on the islands largest public school (Roman Catholic School ) . We have many public schools here on the island , we choose to help this school because they are the most in need of supplies . We have many private schools that are not adequately funded . This school has over 875 students , (Holy Cross) a school across the bridge has taken many children this year . This has helped 
Palapa finished recently By Ms. Eve , nice job Eve . We are so happy to see our community pitch in and get things done . You are my hero ,
Here is the new kitchen finished by Eve and Kate , this was done first , then Eve tackled the Palapa .
I would say they are very happy children , they always make my day.
For Large donations contact someone here in San Pedro , we will contact the appropriate people , we will make it a breeze .
Big thanks to Jim and Susie , for the supplies . We thank you for your wonderful donation , The 5 subject note books were a hit . Mrs. Kay was thrilled , she immediately said the 5 subject notebooks will go to the teachers , and the 1 subject notebooks to the kids . Jim and Susie were very generous , this suitcase was filled (paper is heavy) . Thank -you , unfortunately I was off island on business and did not get a chance to meet you guys . XX
Contributions : We will be happy to facilitate your donation . Remember , paper is heavy and it is the thought that counts .
The future of Belize will soon be in there hands.
We need educational tools like flash cards , Sticky Notes are a luxury for the principal and administration . Composition books , rulers , PENCILS , erasers , Pens , band-aids , vitamins , are the easiest and needed the most . Volunteers and teachers are always welcome , contact us ; we will put you in touch with the administration . Next time you go to the Dentist ask for a donation for the kids . We have friends come down with boxes of toothpaste and floss , they simply asked (very generous doctor) . May your generosity come back to you 100 Times . Thanks-again Tim
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Volunteer Firefighters in San Pedro Practice for perfection . You guys ROCK
Our community has worked hard to get this hardware , this was donated from one of our sister cities .
The truck is designed to pump water from all available water sources , canals , ponds , ocean and our hydrants around town .
I plan to go down and see the chief and thank him and the guys . They took this drill very seriously and performed well . My personal opinion is this is what makes Belize – VOLUNTEERISM , hard work , friendship and Belizean Pride . Thanks guys for risking your lives for our community , may your goodwill come back to you 100 (X) times . They have been practicing regularly now for some time . I am sure they could use some help and equipment , hint , hint . The Chief is the best we have had, can’t wait to meet him.
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Happy Birthday Rachel !
SMILE
Yum
Courtney, we will miss you ! Your funny buddy (HUGS) .
Hmmm , Tina………………..
aren’t they darling
Miss you guys , thanks for all your help with the school supplies . Saga really appreciated the dog food and stuff , thanks for spreading your love around .We will watch the condo while you are gone . See ya soon !
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