Archive for 'General Info About Belize'
Belize Installing Fiber Optic Cables on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 22. Apr, 2012 by Brunette.
The Belize Telemedia Limited (btl) has embarked on a nationwide venture that will upgrade and improve a hundred fold the service of telecommunications not only to the mainland sector of Belize, but also to the island of San Pedro. The Government of Belize is committed to improve the standard of living of the people of [...]
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US News – Belize a Top Retirement Spot in 2012
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Brunette.
Belize has been in the travel headlines countless times recently for everything from the upcoming end of the Maya Calendar on December 21, 2012 to the high-profile royal visit from Prince Harry earlier this month. Now, US News: Money has included Belize in on a round-up list of the top places to retire in 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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San Pedro Tops Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards 2012
Posted on 24. Jan, 2012 by Brunette.
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye received significant attention in the 2012 Trip Advisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards. Several of the well known establishments in San Pedro received special awards. Whenever any park, business, restaurant or hotel is given an award, it brings the Isla Bonita positive attention, and more tourists. And Belize in general ranked very high [...]