Hurricane Eta Belts Nicaragua; May Impact Belize as Tropical Depression
AT A GLANCE: Eye of ‘extremely dangerous’ Hurricane Eta begins moving ashore in Nicaragua National Hurricane Center forecasts Eta meandering the mountains of Nicaragua and Honduras before heading north toward Belize as a depression by Friday. Eastern Guatemala and Belize may receive 10-20 inches, with isolated amounts up to 25 inches. Hurricane Eta slams Central America with […]
Hurricane Eta expected to be a Major Category 4 at landfall in Central America
At A Glance: Hurricane Eta, now a Category 3, is expected to make landfall along the north-eastern coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday. The storm is moving to west at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 by landfall in Central America. Belize issues Advisory #2 […]
Hurricane Eta strengthens to a Major Category 4 with aim at Nicaragua
AT A GLANCE: Hurricane Eta is upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Eta is expected to continue to strengthen by landfall in Nicaragua late Monday or early Tuesday. Moving at 9 mph, forecasters draw parallels to Hurricane Mitch, which was also a slow-mover and hit the same area in […]
Wondering Why A Condo Will Make A Good Investment for 2021?
Is buying a condo a good investment for 2021? This is a question on the minds of many real estate investors as 2020 draws to an end. As you may already know, condos (or condominiums) are multiple individual units housed in one complex or building. Unlike apartment buildings that are owned by one entity, condo units […]
The Story behind the Self-Sufficient Community of Carmelita Gardens
Moving overseas to set up an entirely new life is a big decision. Belize has long become a popular favorite due to its natural bounty, inviting culture, and affordably simple living. Mention the word “Caribbean” and most people think of places like Aruba, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and other tourist-rich dollops of sand. […]
Make New Thanksgiving Traditions in the Tropics with Belize this year
This year, by no stretch of the imagination, has been singular. Globally, many spent the better half of the year in isolation, away from both family and friends. With travel slowly starting to reopen in Belize, here’s why you should choose to make new Thanksgiving traditions in Belize. Dine Out for a Thanksgiving Feast, with a Belizean flair With a large expat population in Belize and […]
Belize Real Estate Forecast: Is Now the Right Time to Buy?
Belize is a small Central American country that is quickly emerging as a significant player in the international real estate market. Offering salty coastal breezes, crystal blue waters, lush tropical rain forests, and scenic mountain ranges, Belize is a paradise on earth. The fact that the country is witnessing an influx of investors, expatriates, and retirees from […]
How the British Army Helps Conserve Belize’s Big Cats
If you’ve ever visited Belize, you may have seen members of BATSUB before—whether doing volunteer work or here to train in the jungle. BATSUB, the British Army Training Support Unit Belize, and Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) have joined forces with local conservation charity Panthera-Belize to protect Belize’s wild cats. In a press release by the […]
Health Pre-Screening at Airport Gains Ground in the Caribbean
Many countries and jurisdictions across the world are reopening for travel, with the new normal requirement of a negative COVID-19 test result from travelers gaining ground in the Caribbean too. Besides Belize, other Caribbean destinations that now require pre-screening upon arrival to the airport include: Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, the Bahamas, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Puerto Rico […]
How Belize’s Economy Gets A Boost From Biodiversity, says Stanford
Before COVID-19 struck, Belize was a popular tourist destination for ziplining, scuba diving and glimpsing jaguars in their natural jungle habitat. As such, Belize’s biodiversity has made it into a top ecotourism destination. The country’s new sustainable development plan will protect animals like the jaguar while providing livelihood opportunities for the local community. But with […]