Belizean Gringo

Soccer is not the only Growing Sport in Belize

Kadmiel — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:32:29 +0000

Table tennis in the Central American country of Belize is growing at a rapid rate. Arguably the speed of growth is as fast, if not faster, than anywhere else in the world. Accepted they do not have players who as yet can grace the world stage and contend for the highest honours in the sport [...]

Paradise in Belize turns sour for Ashcroft

Kadmiel — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 21:41:37 +0000

Michael Ashcroft, the Tory peer and donor who is masterminding a key part of David Cameron’s election strategy, has been denounced in his adopted homeland of Belize for using his money to “subjugate an entire nation”. In an extraordinary attack, the Prime Minister of Belize accused Lord Ashcroft of being “predatory” and implied that he [...]

Belize History: The Maya, Spanish, and British Occupation

Kadmiel — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 01:20:14 +0000

Belize is formerly known as British Honduras and is a small country of approximately 280,00 people. It is the only English speaking country in Central America and is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy that recognizes Queen Elizabeth II as sovereign. Belize, as with other Central American countries (Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador) and southeastern Mexico, [...]

7 steps to Belize Cultural Immersion

Kadmiel — Tue, 04 Aug 2009 03:09:50 +0000

There are many ways to enjoy and immerse you in this wonderfully diverse country in South America. There are many ways to enjoy this wonderfully diverse country in South America. Belize is a small country just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. Belize is bordered by Mexico and Guatemala and to the east by the Caribbean [...]

Legends of Belize — La X’tabai

Kadmiel — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:37:32 +0000

This folk story came to my attention by chance and la X’tabai fascinated me with her story as an enchantress, encantadora. The legend of this beautiful young girl of Indian descent with her long straight silky black hair is found in San Pedro. Many men have seen or met this young woman, the results varying, [...]

Seven more villages enjoy electricity flow

Kadmiel — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 17:25:20 +0000

An inauguration ceremony for the provision of electricity to seven villages in the banana belt was held yesterday at the Santa Cruz village football field in the Stann Creek District. Area Representative for the Stann Creek West and Minister of Public Utilities, NEMO, Transport and Communications, Hon. Melvin Hulse welcomed the electrification to the community [...]

Day trips in Belize

Kadmiel — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 02:58:24 +0000

Belize is a very popular destination among those traveling in the Caribbean and Central America. Many cruise lines often make this stop part of their itinerary. Belize was previously British Honduras, is located in Central America and is the only Central American country with English as the official anguage. Spanish of course is widely understood [...]

Belize Mission Project brings smiles to patients

admin — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:21:00 +0000

Dave Dorman knew he wanted to put his chosen profession as a dental lab technician to good use, but he didn’t quite know when or how until he was on his honeymoon in Belize with his new wife, Barbara, in the spring of 2008. While in Belize, Dorman met Dr. Will Lala, the coordinator and [...]

Top Historical Places To Visit in Belize

admin — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 21:37:53 +0000

As well as the great barrier reefs that Belize is famous for, its history as a country is well documented. Belize has a Cathedral dating back to the early 1800s, building began 1812 and completed 1820, the oldest surviving colonial period building as well as the oldest Anglican Church in Central America, is also the [...]

Belize To Be Represented in the 2009 Geographic Geo Tourism Challenge

admin — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 02:26:15 +0000

Two Belizean organizations have been accepted to participate in the International National Geographic Geo Tourism Challenge 2009. “Ecotourism, according to the National Geographic Society, refers to tourism that sustains or enhances the graphical characteristics of a place. This includes its environment, culture aesthetics, culture, heritage and the well being of its residents. Geo-tourism incorporates the [...]