Archive for February, 2012
Jade Head on Exhibit at Museum of Belize
Posted on 24. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
The Museum of Belize was officially inaugurated 10 years ago on February 5th, 2002. The building itself was once used as “Her Majesty’s Prison”, and contained a total of 102 cells. In 1998, the Government handed the old prison to NICH and for the next two years the building was refurbished and converted into the [...]
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Belize 2011 – Celebrating Notable Tourism Growth
Posted on 22. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
Belize is reporting “a resurgence of tourism inflows” for the year 2011, with overnight tourist arrivals increasing 3.4%, but cruise tourist arrivals dropping 4.8% over 2010 figures. Still cruise tourism saw a record month last November, with 92,416 passengers visiting Belize, according to official data. The highlight is the overall outturn for the 4th quarter [...]
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Belize and Climate Change – Impacts & Position
Posted on 18. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
Last April, Belize hosted a workshop for scientists from the region that are studying the effects of climate change on small island states. The purpose of that workshop was for scientists to share their findings on how the effects of the Global phenomenon were impacting small economies like Belize. In 1992, Belize became a signatory [...]
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Ambergris Caye Continues to Hypnotize Tourists
Posted on 16. Feb, 2012 by Kent Payne.
The quaint island of Ambergris Caye continues to hypnotize tourists, both casual and longer term visitors. The background of this island began with pirates and displaced settlers (Baymen), and now attracts people from all over the world looking for a different lifestyle. While some come to start new lives…new businesses…new location…new activities, many just come [...]
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4G Services Soon Coming to Belize
Posted on 15. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
On January 20th 2012, Executive Chairman of Belize Telemedia Limited, Mr. Nestor Vasquez and Chief Operations Officer, Mrs. Karen Bevans took evolutionary steps towards bringing the fastest mobile network to Belize, when they signed a contract with world renowned telecommunications giant Ericsson, for the provision of an advanced mobile cellular network that will offer 4G [...]