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Easter on Caye Caulker 2012
On April 09, 2012 in Belize, Caye Caulker, News, Ragga Crew
This year’s Easters festivities were far the best that I have ever experienced in all my many years on this beautiful island. It was a combination of factors … both the Split’s entertainment and Easter Temptation were excellent, the energy on Caye Caulker was a positive one and all were here to have fun, not to give trouble. The police presence was a positive and well organized and of course, the those whose responsibility was to keep our island clean worked hard at doing that!!
The Lobsterfest Committee need to be applauded for their Easter Temptation leaving us to only wonder how good this year’s Lobsterfest will be!!! The venue was attractively put together, the line up kept everyone dancing all weekend long and their selection of games innovative and onlookers enjoyed them immensely. Raggamuffin sponsored the cash prize for the greasy pole – Ish did a fantastic job at the ‘bottom man’ but unfortunately his team was not the eventual winners.
The Split were not to be defeated and the new beach had three tents, a second Heinekan bar and even additional toilets for the event. This was definitely the location to be during the day yesterday as Electosounds played for the island – the surrounding water acting as a fantastic way to beat the heat whilst enjoy the party!
Congratulations to all involved in this Easter’s celebrations – roll on Lobsterfest 2012 – it just cannot come quick enough!!
Temptation begins and Raggamuffin Champions!
On April 07, 2012 in Belize, Caye Caulker, News, Ragga Crew
For those of you who are not lucky enough to be with us, we will keep you updated on the excitement on Caye Caulker as much as possible. Although the party has officially not commenced, the stages are set and they far outweigh any that we have seen before here on Caye Caulker!!!
Alongside the excitement for the evening, the Tour Guide Association Sailing Regatta 2012 took place and once again, Raggamuffin’s Crew were Champions taking 1st in the larger sailboat race and 2nd in the Open. Jimmy, Patrick, Jerry and Shane were the team that took honors (on the lovely Ragga Gal) – congratulations guys!
Easter Temptation at the Palapa Gardens looks set to be the place to be as the venue has been decked out with a lounge style furniture plus dancefloor, it looks too good to waste on just one nights events!!! Although nobody has been taking advantage of this area today, tonight will be a different thing as the DJ will make us understand why it has been named ‘temptation’!!
The split is, as you would expect, crowded today with everybody doing their best to beat the heat. The new beach being put to use as the area where the band will be playing!
Once again Belize tops the voters list!!
On April 05, 2012 in Belize, Caye Caulker, News
Guardian Names Belize Top for Diving and Snorkeling!
We are proud to announce that Belize and indeed our own very beautiful Hol Chan Marine Reserve is topping the list for best diving and snorkeling locations in the world!
The National Newspaper based in the Unite Arab Emirates voted Belize’s reef as No 2 in the world and, although we will allow them a small discrepancy (Belize should have been No 1) we very much agree that we earn yet another recognition for our beautiful reef!!
The Split’s new beach …
On April 04, 2012 in Belize, Caye Caulker, Exploring Caye Caulker, News
In preparation for the upcoming Easter festivities and of course to consistantly upgrade and improve our islands beauty, the Split has gained additional beach.
In previous blogs you have witnessed the construction of this beach but finally it is complete. Tourists today were finding their way back to the west side of the split as the beach is now extended and from what we can see, there is full approval!!
Roll on Easter Temptation …!!
UDP all the way!
On March 08, 2012 in Belize
The battle was far tighter than anyone could have imagined for both Area and General Elections – and upon reflection the results would indicate that the country was not happy with either party. UDP will take responsibility for their second term here in Belize and with them, Manuel Heredia of the UDP hang on to Belize Rural South, under which Caye Caulker lies.
The margins in our Area election were tight … Manuel Heredia obtained 2,479 to Patty Arceo’s 2,026. Importantly Patty resoundingly won the heart of Caye Caulker and this hopefully sends a message to Heredia to do better for our island in his next term.
Congratulations needs to be sent out to both parties as their teams on the ground fought hard and fair for this nail biting race!
Red or Blue – which one are you?
On March 07, 2012 in Belize
It would appear to be just any normal holiday as banks and schools are closed, however, this is no ‘normal’ day in Caye Caulker! Today is the day when we get to exercise democracy by marking a big cross by the name of the person that you feel best represents you and our wonderful country of Belize – yes it is election day!!
This blog wishes to be non-partisan as who wants to hear some political rant from Raggamuffin’s HQ – however,the energy on the street today requires you to draw your line in the sand and take your side – red or blue, which one are you?
Notably, by the time this blog has been written, Patti Arceo the PUP candidate was here on Caye Caulker, very much making her presence known here on the island – something that islanders here in Caye Caulker know and love her for as historically she has been both friend and Area Rep for Caye Caulker.
As for the UDP, a more subdued support for the Hon Manuel Heredia, current representative of Belize Rural South and indeed our Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation – but that could be a reflection of those Villagers beliefs that little has been done for Caye Caulker in his four year reign.
Within hours we will have the results for this area and indeed for the country – and for some it will be a relief as tomorrow it will all be over!
The weekend was all about Harry!
On March 05, 2012 in Belize
Prince Harry arrived on his private jet into Philip Goldson Airport on Friday 2nd March! And, for us here in Belize, the weekend was all about Harry!! Greeting him on the tarmac was Hon Dean Barrow, Francis Fonseca and The Govenor General Sir Coleville Young.
Within hours of his arrival, Prince Harry was furiously driven to Belmopan for a fun fueled evening of drinking and dancing – something that the Prince clearly approved of!! There were the usual ceremonies, speeches but all very much in accordance with Harry’s more informal character – his ‘Unu come, mek we go paati’ melting the hearts of the Belizean audience!!
The following day commenced with visiting the OAS Adjancency Zone and then moving to the Maya ruin Xunantunich where he scaled 130ft El Castilo temple. He was treated to a fashion show by environmentalist/fashion designer Joris Hendrick and christened a canoe being sponsored by the British High Commission for this years up coming Ruta Maya. He finished his tour on Saturday afternoon by visiting Price Barracks and BATSUB.
And then he was gone, leaving us with photos and memories – come back Prince Harry, there is so much more of Belize you have yet to discover … I think he would like it here, don’t you??
Prince Harry to visit Belize!!
On February 22, 2012 in Belize
Did you know that Prince Harry is expected to arrive in Belize on Friday, March 2nd, 2012 as a part of the celebration to commemorate Queen Elizabeth’s II Diamond Jubilee???
The Prince will be visiting Belmopan and San Ignacio during his whirlwind visit to Belize for which the Belize Tourism Board in collaboration with the Government of Belize has organized a packed schedule of activities for him to maximize his visit to the country.
Unfortunately for us here on Caye Caulker (and for that matter San Pedro) he will not be making even a fleeting visit to the islands as the visit has a more cultural leaning than sun, sea, sand and coconut trees!!!
The visit of the youngest Prince will surely be of historical significance for our jewel of a country – it is just a shame that he does not have more time to spend here as we know that our fantastic overnight adventure to Placencia would be one that Harry would dearly love!!
Rt. Honourable George Cadle Price – Father of the Nation – by Shary Trejo, Island Link Cafe and Internet
On September 26, 2011 in Belize
As Belize prepared for its 30th Anniversary of Independence on Wednesday, September 21st 2011, the death of the Rt. Honourable George Cadle Price shocked the country; 2 days short of his milestone achievement.
Mr. Price was born in Belize City on January 15th 1919 and died on September 19th 2011, aged 92. He is considered to be one of the principal architects of the country’s independence. He was the first Prime Minister of Belize and one of the founders of the People’s United Party (PUP). Mr. Price led the country from its colonial state, British Honduras, into the independent country, Belize. Because of him, Belize is what it is today.
Mr. Price, served as a Member of the Legislative Council from 1954-1961, The Legislative Assembly from 1961 to 1964, The House of Representatives from 1964-1984, First Minister from 1961 to 1964, Premier from 1964 to 1981 and Prime Minister of Belize from 1981 to 1984, and 1989 to 1993. He was awarded the status of National Hero by the Government of Belize, the Jose Marti Award – Cuba’s Highest Award by President Fidel Castro, and the Order of the Caribbean Community.
The Right Honourable George Cadle Price is and will always be known as the “Father of the Nation”, “Father of Independence”, a “National Hero” among other titles given to him by both Belizeans and others.
Today, September 26th 2011, a state funeral was held in the city of Belmopan, our capital, and was attended by much family, friends, colleagues and especially the citizens of Belize. To him we give thanks for giving the country of Belize its own identity.
Independence Celebrations Video – by Island Link Internet Cafe!
On September 23, 2011 in Belize
For those who want to see the parade in it’s entirety … thanks to Island Link Internet Cafe, we have it!!
