The Wit Sinks in Belize: The Caribbean’s Newest Wreck Dive
If it’s wreck diving you want, then the 16-chamber ship The Wit, Turneffe officially joins as one of the largest wreck dive sites in the Caribbean. As of 3:12 pm on December 10, 2021, the 375-foot Witconcrete sunk to the ocean floor of the Soldier Caye Conservation Zone of the Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve. As […]
This Ambergris Caye Feeding Program Needs Your Help
Lockdown and restrictions may have lifted, but COVID-19’s deep ripples on the tourism-dependent San Pedro are still felt across the 25-mile long island. Considering tourism accounts for more than one-third of the country’s GDP and a third of all jobs, Belize’s industry came to a grinding halt as COVID-19 swept the world. Particularly vulnerable is San Pedro […]
The Caribbean Islands Successfully Combating the Pandemic
The Caribbean and the islands of the North Atlantic Ocean were some of the first regions in the world to reopen to foreign travellers, as these destinations rely heavily on tourism. And they’ve managed to keep their infection rates low with strict mask mandates and quarantine measures. Breaking the rules can even land you in […]
Cayman Islands To Receive First Batch of Pfizer/BioNTech Vaccine Today
The first doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are expected to arrive in the Cayman Islands Tuesday afternoon, according to Government Information Services. The shipment has been loaded onto a British Airways flight from the United Kingdom, which is expected to land around 2pm on 5 Jan. Governor Martyn Roper, in a post on his official Facebook […]
How To Successfully Relocate & Settle Down In Belize As An Expat
If you have ever wondered “why move to Belize,” then no one single answer can suffice. This guide was written to best explain expatriation to the only English-speaking country in Central America. Relocation may seem overwhelming but you can streamline your experience by having the most accurate info to make the most informed decisions that will […]
Enjoy Eco-Friendly Adventures at the Golden Stream Corridor Preserve
The Golden Stream Corridor Preserve is one of Belize’s most stunning natural areas. If you long for a true taste of nature, take an eco-friendly tour of this wonderful preserve. As an important block of land of just under 10,000 acres, Ya’axché Conservation Trust initially purchased in 1998 to avoid its conversion to citrus and […]
Belize Reports No New Cases in 50 Days
As of June 3, Belize continues to report no active coronavirus cases in country. Since the last COVID-19 case was reported on April 13, Belize is now at 50 days without any new cases. Belize’s success story comes from the prompt action in sealing the country’s borders and imposing strict quarantine measures. To date, Belize’s borders […]
La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge 2020
La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge – March 06, 2020 – March 09, 2020 More than a Race, an ode to history and the perseverance of the human spirit. The Old Belize River, a 180-mile bending and weaving waterway, has long been the aorta of trade and transportation between the coast and inland provinces since […]
Belize Lobster Fest 2019
OUR FAVORITE TIME OF THE YEAR IS HERE, LOBSTER SEASON! As we jump into summer, fishermen are jumping into the sea, on a quest for the Caribbean Spiny Lobster! The lobster season officially opened on June 15th, 2019 and will remain open until February 14th, 2020. The Spiny Lobster is caught using traps which are […]