RC School burglarized January 6, 2010
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Crime.Tags: Belize, burglarized, San Pedro Police Department, San Pedro Roman Catholic School
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Last week The San Pedro Sun ran an article on a burglary that occurred at the San Pedro Roman Catholic School (SPRCS) in San Pedro Town. Well there is even more bad news; the school was the target of criminals again. Officials at the school discovered on Wednesday morning that two class rooms were broken into, books were torn apart and damaged, and the class rooms had been completely turned upside down.
While the school’s officials are strongly pleading to the public to desist from vandalizing the school, they are also making a public call. Anyone who might have information about the culprit (s) involved in the school burglaries are asked to kindly get in contact with the school management or the San Pedro Police Department.
November 2007 January 6, 2010
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Entertainment.Tags: 2007, Belize, golf cart ride, San Pedro Town
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Do you remember what San Pedro Town looked like back in 2007? Do you think that there have been many changes since then? Check out the video above – reminisce and look at our island the way it was.
January 6, 2010
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, fundraiser.Tags: Abundant Life Worship Center, Belize, Belmopan, letters
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Liquor License notice January 5, 2010
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Government.Tags: liqour license, malt and beer, publican general, publican special, Restaurant, San Pedro, shop
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The public is notified that the San Pedro Liquor Licensing Board will hold its General Meeting on Monday, January 11th and Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. at the Lion’s Den.
On Monday, January 11th all license holders with a Nite Club, Publican General and Publican’s Special licenses will be reviewed.
On Tuesday, January 12th all license holders with a Restaurant, Shop, Malt and Beer license will be reviewed, as well as new applications. All License holders are asked to be present or send a representative for this meeting.
Saga issues advisory January 5, 2010
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community.Tags: advisory, Belize, Fort Dog, pizza dough, SAGA, San Pedro
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For two straight mornings at Fort Dog, attendands to the dog shelter have discovered lumps of pizza dough on the ground where the dogs roam. Saga advises the general public that dogs can not digest pizza dough and therefore it makes them sick. Saga continues its effort in maintaing the stray dogs healthy at Fort Dog and kindly ask that this practice be discontinued. Should you have any questions or comments, kindly contact Saga at 226-3266.
Caye International Bank November 13, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community.Tags: Belize, Caye International Bank, inaugurate, San Pedro
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Members of the community were invited to attend an official ribbon cutting ceremony to inaugurate the new Caye International Bank building. A reception followed, welcoming the participants of the “The ‘Cayes’ to Wealth & Financial Security Conference”.
Celebrate Garifuna Settlement Day November 12, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Entertainment.Tags: Andy Palacio, garifuna, Garifuna Settlement Day, November 19th
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November is here and the yellow, black and white flag is being waved across the country. It is the month that we celebrate the Garifuna culture and heritage as part of the Garifuna Settlement Day activities. Having settled in our country in 1832, the Garifuna have incorporated themselves beautifully in this, our melting pot of cultures. Not only have the incorporated themselves but through their beliefs and music, have transcended our country into a new level of cultural pride. Andy Palacio allowed the Garifuna beats to shine brightly and proudly worldwide and although his time was cut much too short, his legacy continues to live on, not only in his music but through the love of our country and his culture. His music evokes the culture we so proudly celebrate in this month of November.
November 19th marks the arrival of the Garifuna people to Dangriga. The Garifuna are a people produced from the merging of two cultures. The history goes that two slave ships were shipwrecked in the Caribbean near the island of St. Vincent. The slaves escaped the sinking boat and reached the shores of the island, where they were welcomed by the Caribs, who offered their protection. Their intermarriage formed the Garifuna people. The Garifuna adopted the Carib language but kept their African musical and religious traditions.
SP Lions Club to spearhead Radio-thon for Salvador Ida victims November 11, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, fundraiser.Tags: devastation, Ida, radio-thon, Reef Radio, San Pedro Lions Club
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Responding to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Ida, government agencies and private enterprises in El Salvador are trying to re-establish communications, utilities, and roads damaged by landslides and flooding in the Central American nation. The Government of El Salvador has made an international call for assistance and aid targeted for the devastated areas of El Salvador.
Some 37 villages and towns in El Salvador remain isolated by rockslides and debris left behind by the hurricane, which killed some 140 people. Dozens of Salvadorans remain unaccounted for as searchers look through rubble and devastated homes. The San Pedro Lions Club with the help of Reef Radio is conducting a Radio-ton on Saturday, November 14th. Belizeans can respond to the call of our Central American brothers in El Salvador by join in the Radio-ton by making pledges. However, people in Salvador in dire need of essential items as well such as, food, clothes and medication. Kindly bring these to the Lions Den.
BTB in Taiwan November 11, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community, Government, International News.Tags: Be one with Belize, Belize, Belize Tourism Board, BTB, Taipei, Taipei's International Travel Fair, Taiwan
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The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) was invited by the Embassy of Belize and CATO in Taiwan to attend TAIPEI’S INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR (ITF). ITF took the stage from October 30th to November 2nd, 2009 with exhibitors from 58 Countries and Regions occupying 1,206 Booths in total. 
The venue was Tapei’s World Trade Center TWTC. It was attended by a total of 210,752 visitors. Following is the breakdown on the amount of visitors: Oct. 30 (Fri.) – Private + Trade Visitors – 45,956; Oct. 31 (Sat.) – Private Visitors – 63,052; Nov. 1 (Sun.) – Private Visitors – 66,137; Nov. 2 (Mon.) – Private + Trade Visitors -35,607.
Belize showcased its Reef, rainforest and ruins on a beautiful back drop with the theme “BE ONE WITH BELIZE”. At the same time we showed our video with closed caption in Mandarin. BTB had Tourists offices, travel agents, wholesalers, government officials, transport operators and travel publishers visit our booth.
BTB also had the opportunity to meet with the Director of Tourism Mr. Kwang-Shoung Chao. We had a candid conversation where he was made aware of the attractions that Belize has to offer. He was amazed at our beaches, our history and our culture. He said “I want to go live in Belize”
During the travel mart days both Charge D’ Affaires Mr. Efrain Novelo and Amy Leiva, BTB representative were interviewed by the China Post and U Paper , two of the most widely read newspapers and Channel 52 and Next Magazine, two of Taiwan’s major media outlets. 
Taipei International Travel Fair is the biggest and the most important travel and tourism industry fair in Asia. It is the best place to maximize the efficiency of travel mart by having broad information on several destinations and schemes.
Georgetown Trust moves to San Pedro November 11, 2009
Posted by San Pedro Sun in Community.Tags: Belize, Caye International Bank, Coconut Dr, Georgetown Trust Limited, Hurricane Way, San Pedro
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Georgetown Trust, Limited, one of Belize’s leading international financial services institutions, is moving their operation headquarters from Belize City to San Pedro to continue to provide clients with first rate asset protection and wealth management services. Starting Dec 1, 2009, with enthusiasm, Georgetown Trust will be moving into the new Caye International Bank Building at the corner of Coconut Dr and Hurricane Way. This new state of the art building across the street from Exotic Caye Beach Resort, will allow Georgetown Trust to continue to provide excellent worldwide services in a professional setting with access to a multitude of different clients.
Exotic Caye International Bank is excited to have Georgetown Trust in San Pedro as they will compliment the class ‘A’ Caye International Bank that will also have their offices at this new location. Georgetown Trust’s core values stem from providing first rate protection and security of wealth in an ever changing global economy. They provide, but are not limited to, IBC’s (international business companies), trust services, banking and insurance services, retirement programs, mutual fund administration and more. 
Georgetown Trust has been in operation worldwide for over 10 years. Having offices here in San Pedro, Belize City and Zurich, as well as worldwide affiliates in various jurisdictions including the Seychelles, Panama and beyond gives their clients access to the world’s global equity and debt markets, and the ability to maximize their investment possibilities and options, while taking advantage of Georgetown’s strict privacy and confidentiality policies that characterize the jurisdiction of Belize on a whole.
Whether you are a young professional, retired person or successful entrepreneur, Georgetown Trust Limited is committed to preserving, protecting, promoting, enhancing and expending your wealth. Come see them in the new Bank building in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, whenever you are in Belize, or contact them through their website www.georgetowntrust.com
Of course, this exciting move will also come with new employment opportunities for San Pedranos. The move, as well as the growth of its affiliate group of companies, will provide opportunities for qualified administrative assistants, IT professionals and banking and corporate professionals.
If you have work experience in these areas and are interested in joining one of the leading financial teams in Belize, please feel free to get in touch with us at 223-3569.
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