The Story of The Garifuna Collective in Belize
The Garinagu people of Belize can trace their origins to a group of captives stolen from West Africa and shipwrecked off the coast of St. Vincent. The group mixed with the indigenous Arawak, before the British deported them to Honduras. What started as a settlement of roughly 2,000 has grown into a world population numbering over […]
The Great Blue Hole
Long ago, before technology ushered in this “information age,” we used to read stories, do research in libraries, and look up encyclopedias to find out about the supposed Wonders of the World. One of those Natural Wonders is right here in Belize… the Great Blue Hole, given its name by author and diver Ned Middleton. […]
Fish Right Eat Right
Certifying Belizean Restaurants and Recognizing Fishers Can you imagine not being able to purchase or eat fish in Belize? Now, imagine Belize without seafood at all. It seems gloomy, doesn’t it? For seafood lovers, it is difficult, or even impossible, to fathom – both now, and in the future! Fish Right Eat Right ( FRER) […]
Mestizo Origins at Santa Rita, Corozal
Birthplace of a Culture The ruins of Santa Rita in Northern Belize are believed by researchers to be the central structures of the ancient Maya city of Chetumal, and the legendary birthplace of the Mestizo culture. Santa Rita is a small archaeological site just outside Corozal Town, near the Mexican border. A small but impressive […]
Oceana Belize Hosts 2019 Ocean Hero Award
Oceana announced Belize’s 2019 Ocean Hero Award winners on Saturday, October 5th at OmShanti Belize. Since 2009, Oceana honors and expresses gratitude by sharing the stories of men and women who are committed to safeguarding Belize. This year’s winners are fisherman and sea advocate, Mr. Dale Fairweather, along with fisherwoman and avid diver, Mrs. Guadalupe Lampella. […]
The Top 5 Belize Rums To Taste the ‘Kulcha’ of the Caribbean
Who’s drinking rum? I’m drinking! Admit it, when you think of vacationing in a new and exotic country, more than likely, tasting and sampling the local liquor is on your ‘must-do’ list. Who doesn’t like to have a good time while sipping on a cocktail, especially when you’re in the Caribbean? Perhaps one of the […]
Born to Fish
Growing up in Southern Belize with the Caribbean Sea as their own personal playground, it’s no surprise that the Garbutt brothers have become heavyweights in all things fish, flats and fun in Belize. Born and bred Belizean fishermen, Dennis, Eworth, Scully, and Oliver come from a long line of fisherfolk, with the Garbutt name being […]
Retreat to Wellness
Discover Your Best Self in Belize Those of us interested in wellness often seek connectivity within ourselves and the world. We know all too well that health means balance, and the environment influences us just as much as we impact it. Fast pace lifestyles keep us in fight or flight mode all the time. Constant […]
Language and Ethnicity in Belize
The country of Belize, though small in size and population, is surprisingly diverse in many ways. Although it is the only country in Central America with English as its official language and is generally used and understood by all, other languages are alive and thriving, thanks to our unique ethnic mix. Try to imagine an […]
Origin of the Name Belize
One has to wonder where an exotic name like Belize comes from. Throughout periods of history, Belize has had different designations. Historians do not know with absolute certainty, but there are a few theories. In the early years of the 16th century, the age of conquest brought Europeans to what they considered the “New World”, […]