Corozal Women's Forum

Time: 10:00 am

Event:"Ralph is dead, now what?"

 Location: Corozal House of Culture

Join the Corozal Women's Forum on November 21st at the Corozal House of Culture for the subject of: "How and why to make your wishes known and prepare your estate." Our November meeting is on a very serious and important subject. Many of you know someone that has died here in Belize and the experience can be very frightening, intimidating, and discouraging let alone heartbreaking.

We want to help eliminate some of the confusion so we have put together a program that will answer many of your questions and help you prepare for the inevitable. The meeting will be open to both men and women.You must pre-register and there will be a $5 per person fee to attend. You may pay at the door. You will receive an information packet with information gathered by our team and our guest speakers.

To register by email corozalwomensforum@gmail.com (preferable) or call 637-0686. Do not assume you are on the list because you told me or another officer you are coming, we can easily forget to get you added. If you signed up at the last meeting you are confirmed. Space is limited so R.S.V.P. soon. Cut off date to register is November 8th. 

Sign in at 9:30AM, meeting starts promptly at 10AM. Post Script: If you have had to deal with this subject and would like to share your experiences we will have time for a couple of you to tell your story. If you wish to remain anonymous please email meloretarandall@gmail.com and I will add your story to our handout without your name. We are also looking for a listing of Attorneys or JP's you have used and would recommend. Email that to Loreta directly as well. Thank you for you support!
Loreta Randall -President

Please check our Facebook page.
For more information contact corozalwomensforum@gmail.com.
The forum is an opportunity for women to meet, enjoy, support, and learn from one another. It is open to all women in the Corozal area. The group promotes self-development through networking and enhancement of acumen among women of the community.
Loreta Randall President
Corozal Womens' Forum
PO Box 13
Corozal Town
Belize Central America
501-637-0686

"Baby Jaguars" football team to compete in the U-17

On Friday morning, the team memebrs of the "Baby Jaguar" attended a cermony at the Biltmore Plaza to show of their talented football team. The Football Federation are watching closely on this team as they play very well. This team will be competing under sixteen team in the Central American regional tournament. In the caymans, the team attended the CONCACAF inaguaral. In November eighteen and on the twenty fourth of November, the team will be playing under sixteen games, held at Belmopan at the F.F.B Stadium. The conference was held to present the public the Belize National Football Selection. Head coach Renan Cowo says that since the returning of the CONCAF U-15 the composition of the team has fluctuated. Because of Discipline and professional expectation he attributes a short listing.Fifteen-year-old Jamir Alpuche has succeeded in making the cut. he says, they are very demanding and he has been preparing for the upcoming games. he is among the many players who tried out. 

President Ruperto Vincente, Football Federation of Belize says : "U-15 was built, the team that headed to the caymans. In the participation of the CONCAF U-15 tournament, a lot of players were playing in the U-16 were on the team U-15. The team was preparing since the last three months. By bringing a new set of players, we knew we would strengthn the the U-15 team in the caymans. Every weekend, they travel on fridays and travel back on Sunday seems that they are all students. Every two years, the UNCAF does this tournament and this preparation is to play on the U-17 World Cup whih UNCAF would like Belize to host."

Renan Cowo, Head Coach, Baby Jaguars

“This team, I’ve worked three months with them. I received one hundred and sixty-eight players for the tryouts. In the tryouts we selected twenty-five players for the Cayman Islands. After the Cayman Islands we were down to eighteen players but when we came back some players, maybe because of discipline or the level of [expectations], five players who went to Cayman are not here. There were forty players for this process and right now we have twenty-six players and only eighteen players will participate in the tournament.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jamir Alpuche, Midfielder, Baby Jaguars

“Playing left wing is really hard because it’s a big role because you have to help the team in attacking and you have to be very defensive on the team and you have to help because you’re only playing with three defenders. So the left wing plays a big role. Training is from Friday and Saturday and Sunday, two times a day on Saturday and it’s very hard. It’s very intense training that we have so I think we will be prepared good enough for the tournament.”

 

 

World Cup Trophy in Belize

On Thursday morning "Eighteen karat solid gold trophy" arrived in Belize at the Phillip Goldson International via private jet along with securities. The flight was priceless and with FIFA World Cup Trophy it was an anticipated event. Minister of Sports, International Football Federation, along with the local Football Federation of Belize and Coca-Cola executive where on board. The Trophy will be in Brazil in 2014 and nineteen other countries. On thursday the trophy made it's way to Belize. This V-I-T is an important trophy for the FIFA world cup Trophy. The trophy will be place at Radission Fort George Hotel, were fans can take pictures with the team. Bowen and Bowen made plans for the team when they arrived. The Trophy is valued at about 20 million Dollars. Governor General Sir Colville Young will be present during the cermony and allowed to touch the trophy. 

 

Pekka Odriolozo - Representative, FIFA
"It was designed in the early 1970's. The trophy was won a third time by Jules Rimet a previous World Cup winner. The Trophy weighs over 6 kilograms, 36.7 centimeter high and it is the World Cups original Trophy. Those who win the Championship gets a replicia. After a nine-month tour across ninety countries, The  World Cup Trophy FIFA arrived in Belize in a private aircraft. "

Ruperto Vicente, President, FFB

"The only one allowed to touch the trophy is the captain of the team when is to be lifted and the head of the state that shows importances of the trophy. FIFA protects the trophy, its pre-gold and not anyone can touch it. The Trophy came from El Salvador and then after it goes to Israel. Our aim is to be at the World Cup in 2022.''

Michael Bowen, CEO, Bowen & Bowen Ltd.
"I'd like to thank the Coca- Cola and the FIFA for picking Belize to bring the World Cup to our Country. In partnership between Coca-Cola and FIFA it makes every event happen. It is very amazing to be part of this experience of these two strong brands and how they'd helped our lives of our families." In 2010, Spain won the tenth nation to have its name engraved based on the trophy at Rio, Janeiro, Brazil where the next FIFA will take place.



Hon. Herman Longsworth - Minister of State/Sports

"I thank the Coca Cola and FIFA for having to put the countries that gem for sports. It is very Privilege On Behalf of the Government and the people of Belize. In My opinion the primary vehicle which can move our society, football being the main, popular sport in Belize. As a Minister of Sports I am very happy about what I see. I believe if we play intergal part a primary role will make us move foward. The tour started in South Africa and will visit as many Countries a total of ninety countrys."

Coca-Cola Representative Brad Ross :
"In Rio de Janiero, Brazil 12 of September, we launched a host over the next Ninety months, Well be travelling with the trophy in the coming Ninety Countries. The longest journy the trophy had reached is a Hundred and forty- nine thousand kilometer, which makes three half times around the circumference of the earth. It is about giving as many people the oppurtunity and particiaption on experiencing with FIFA World Cup Trophy."

Road repair Meeting in Corozal Town

Nov 6 - IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE - The Corozal Town Council is holding a public consultation on Thursday Nov 7th at 7:00 P.M. at the Corozal Town Hall with the following school PTAs: St. Francis Xavier Primary School, Methodist Primary, Mary Hill Primary, Guadalupe Primary and Marl Hill Special Ed to discuss plans to commence repairs on streets in these areas and how to mitigate the impacts and traffic flow. Input from these schools are important as these repairs will affect students going in and coming out of these areas that will be repaired. The Corozal Town Council announces that street repairs will be the sole responsibility of the Town Council and works will commence as soon as Monday November 11th - A message from the Corozal Town Council.

Will Elvin Penner Resign or Not?

On September nineteenth, Elvin Penner was fired from the government for part of playing in Facilitating Belizean passport and nationality south Korean, Wonhong Kim. Penner was asked by the Prime Minister to Resign from the U.D.P on the discovery of Penner's evidence. The investigation is still happening at this moment and their hasn't been no disclosure of the damages of evidence against Penner after two months of investigation. Penner still show's signs of driving his government SUV car, which has been paid by the taxpayer dollars. What about his government works? Penner has no government portofolio nor he has official work at the government, and still collects money. Elvin Penner says he will not resign as Area Representative of Cayo Northeast. He has made a Decision to the U.D.P Prime Minister Dean Barrow or Himself, while their was no verification. He will not resign, he will still be collecting money.

While U.D.P chairman Fermin Magana, Cayo Northeast, says Penner will not be working with us. The money he is receiving is not just money he is geting but earning a comfort. The passport scandal is an example of the first Mennonite serving as a repesentative. His closest U.D.P colleagues are stunned for his action in Cayo Northeast. Chairman of U.D.P Cayo Northeast Executive Committee, Fermin Magana, says that the Committe made a decision on behalf of Penner to excommunicate him for him not to continue working on the area.

Chairman Fermin Magana explains:

"Minister Penner decided to stay in the position in his area representative by not resigning. confirmed the members of the executive committee. I spoke to the Prime Minister personally. He sent us a message saying after he spoke to the Prime Minister, and he sent all the committee members; after speaking to the prime minister and the people whome he needed to speak." The committee has decided to go on another direction. Cayo Northeast committee had asked the Pime Minister to asked Penner to resign. We are not working along with Penner, that is what we had decided on Satuday." We need to move foward and provide the services possible and we will move on.

If their isn't a replacement for Penner,Who will be his replacement?

Chairman Fermin Magana has two persons in mind. Magana says that Last week the decision came from one of the member of  U.D.P executive when Penner met with the Prime Minister. Cayo Northeast is to be replaced as we are looking foward without Penner. The replacement are two persons being considered. Who will they be?

 Chairman Magana explains:
"I was informed by one of the party executive that Penner would still continue working with his people. It was different after he met with the Prime Minister. We had been in communication with party executives that told us that this is what was wanted from us. At that point, we were waiting for word or direction from what the prime minister would have spoken to him. I continued the work I was doing and with the idea of having a new person working towards the future. we have a good opportunity and a good start. We need to finish the roofing of the Falcon Field. But I do not want to venture in either those persons name until something has been decided."
 
Is Penner really vindicating himself?

Elvin Penner has personal reasons why he would do what he is doing. Penner is receiving five thousand dollars monthly, If he remains in the in the Area Representative of Cayo Northeast, he will continue getting money, which is one thousand dollars is for sports, three thousand dollars is for the community and a full payment of the SUV fuelled and maintain with the taxpayers. That is a total of six thousand three hundred. Isn't that enough for Penner Not to resign?

Fermin Magana explains: "He is looking for vindication himself. He is trying to say you know what I will try to do the best I can for the time I can. The recommendation is to do what he feels for his family and what he feels in his heart. We are receiving as the committee funds from the government. Mister Penner also has his stipend for his office and for his secretary too. And he has told me too that he will continue the work that he wanted to do to help the people in his area. Us, we will continue working as much as we can. we don’t have any resources to work with, but we are preparing somebody for the future.”

Perspective of our Past (Corozal Town, Belize)

historical retrieval and is pleased to present the Second lecture in the ‘Perspectives of our Past’ Historical Lecture Series. The lecture series is a vital link into Corozal’s distant and not so distant past. Corozal's rich history will be exposed through the words of our elders. This Friday, November 8, Mr. Omar Mitchell will speak on relations between the ancient Maya of Cerros and Chectumal (known today as Santa Rita).

The final lecture on November 22, Mr. Jesus Ken will talk about his experiences on growing with the political movement.

The Corozal House of Culture (NICH) is kindly requesting everyone's presence. Lectures commence at 7 p.m. at the Corozal House of Culture.

Let's keep Corozal Safe & Clean!!!

Patrick Andrews win's P.U.P in Belmopan

 On Sunday, P.U.P Held it's convention at Belmopan. Blue took over the streets as they came out to vote. More than 1500 people came out to support the aspirants, Ruth Meighan, Patrick Andrews, Oscar Mira, and Dr. Amin Hegar, who had all been campaigning for months. In 2012 U.D.P. John Saldivar  won the General election against P.U.P Amin Hegar. This year, four persons joined the party in Belmopan. In the convention, candidates were pulling out all the stops to come out. Winning this convention doesn't mean winning by First, Second, Third and fourth, but their could only be one winner. Was it a convincing view of insight? the numbers needed a moral boost badly.

Polls were opened at nine am. Since it opened, a report's came out throughout the day. 2pm in the afternoon, votes were counted a result of 1,200 votes. At 5pm all voting polls closed and at this time votes countinued to be counted. Over 10 hours trying get their aspirant chosen all four candidates are glad to see this amount of people came out to vote. Miss. Ruth Supal - 245 votes, Mr. Oscar Mira - 292 votes, Dr. Amin Hegar - 652 votes and the new candidate for Belmopan Patrick Jason Andrews - 788 votes." Over-all One thousand nine hundred and ninety-four persons voted in the convention and particularly impressive in Belmopan. In 2012 2, 775 votes for John Saldivar in General elections. In 2011, on P.U.P's last convention , Amin Hegar won close 266 votes a resultof 1825 votes, a lost to the UDP John Saldivar by 217 votes in 2012 General Election.

All four Candidates explain's their full Support to the public:

Patrick Andrews P.U.P Candidate Winner in Belmopan : A little over three months afer entering into politics, P.U.P Patrick Jason Andrews becomes the new standard bearer in the Belmopan Constituency for the first time. Andrew explain's: "Since 1997, I joined the P.U.P as a member. I gave full support to P.U.P.. People are tired of this Government in place. Many people who were not on our list have come out. We see a good turn out from Belmopan Central which I know was part of my strength in Belmopan. Close to seventy percent came out to support and we are working to bring out the rest. My people will come out and vote for Oscar Mira and at the end of the day they will make sure that Oscar Mira gets a win. I pledge to work for the aims and achievements of the peaceful constructive Belizean revolution, and not to be a member or supporter of any other political party or organization which principals, policy, or programs are contrary to, or inconsistent with those of the People’s United Party."

Oscar Mira, P.U.P Candidate: "I will work hand in hand with Mister Patrick Andrews to work and get Belmopan back to where it belongs.  I know that PUP would the next standard bearer and we are very much energized. I thank the public for coming out and vote. It is the beginning for a new change."

Ruth Logan, P.U.P Candidate: "Seeing the people here is a great amount of people that reached. We are working with the people as down the list."

Amin Hegar, P.U.P Cadidate: ''With little over three months we've been working hard, we have people of competent, meeting with people and doing community meetings.We must understand that the people of Belmopan have long understood that we lack true representation. People want mature people with experience in Belmopan, if that is so they will get it. ''






Hon Julus Espat, Deputy Leader, P.U.P: I am very happy to see people came out to vote. It has never been seen like that for a long time. It doesn’t matter who comes out, it is a great showing for the party.”

Famous April the tapir passed away

April made everyone smile and happy as those who had the chance to take a picture with her at the Zoo. April was famous for her kind energetic happy smile showed to the public. But,Since 1983,  small Tapir was found with a huge infection on its side, it was a big as your fist. Looking at how she looked, few people commented she wouldn't survive. April was the first animal that was saved by Sharon Matola and the tapir changed the way people thought about mountain cows in Belize. After 30 years, she is a healthy tapir like any other animal in the zoo. Fans of April celebrated her birthday every year in April 27^th at the Belize Zoo.  News Five had followed April’s Birthday every year, in honor of the national animal. Sadly, on Thursday night Oct 31^st 2013 April passed away in her sleep. Director Sharon Matola,  said that April was having trouble with her health for the past few weeks.


Sharon Matola, Founding Director, Belize Zoo

“For thirty years, April was a significant tapir being a kind animal to Belize. We did a great job having her feel comfortable during the last weeks in the zoo. She was the oldest animal in the zoo and keeping her fans happy. After that she is gone we feel sad after her lost. April died peacefully in her sleep after her health was failing.”

April made a huge roll being one of the most iconic queen in the zoo. She is the national animal in Belize. April is the first member that will be taken to the museum to showcase the famous animals in the Belize zoo. The skeleton and a picture on the side will show the history when they were young So, people can get familiarize with Belize animals . "Farewell to a Belizean Hero: The Belize Zoo mourns the passing of April the Tap...ir. She had been showing signs of ailing for a few days now, old age finally taking its toll, despite her amazing strength at 30 years. April passed away peacefully in her sleep this morning, but her legacy will live on in the Zoo, Belize, and beyond, as a cultural icon and symbol of wildlife conservation and education. Rest in peace, April, we will miss you." - Sharon Matola.    

Car catches fire on the Northern Highway

 Velasquez pulled over about 1 mile from Corozal Town on the Philip Gold...son Belize Northern Highway to make a phone call on a scheduled rehearsal he had in Chetumal, Mexico this morning and in the process he noticed smoke coming out and realised his vehicle was on fire.
He managed to save a few belongings but the vehicle was totalled.
 Quick response from the Corozal Fire Department and the Corozal Police managed to put out the fire that was already spreading along the dry brush on the edge of the highway.

Berne is seen regularly at the Belize/Chetumal Mexico border promoting his movies and CD’s. He claims he has personally sold over 200,000 CD’s. He told the Corozal Daily that this incident is just a part of his journey and a bigger picture of his goals and aspirations for the country he loves “Belize”.

The Corozal Daily wishes Berne the greatest success and in his high/energetic spirit he attempts to flag down a vehicle to drop him at the border to try and make his rehearsal appointment.

His personal losses included his green ford car bearing LP #C-41954, $2,500.00 in Belize currency (cash) that he did not have time to retrieve from the burning car and his cell-phone.

Berne was visibly shaken but glad he was unscathed by the fire.
Life After Deportation Film And Records Chairman and CEO Berne Velasquez shaken after vehicle he was travelling in on his way to Chetumal, Mexico catches fire.

The Poppy Appeal Event

On the eleventh day of the eleventh month at the eleventh hour there will be a resounding silence throughout the Commonwealth; it will be for remembering all those fallen heroes of the two world wars and all the conflicts since and we shall remember them.
Jamila Janmohamed, member of The Royal British Legion Belize would love to see the San Pedro Community show its support for the Belizean and Commonwealth veterans and their families by wearing a poppy and contributing to the cause.
The San Pedro Community has always given to this cause very generously in the past; in-fact they have given more than 20 times the amount given by the rest of the country combined. This tells you what a big heart San Pedro has. When you go home, tell them of us and say, For their tomorrow, we gave our today!
The Poppy Appeal Events:
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Organizer: Caribbean Villas
Event: Samosa's By Jamila
Time & Venue: 1:00pm at Catamaran Bar

Sunday, November 3, 2013
Organizer: Jamila Janmohamed
Event: Raffle
Time & Venue: 11:00am at Susana's Place
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Organizer: San Pedro Junior Sailing Club
Event: Car Wash
Time & Venue: 9:30 a.m. Tickets can be purchased from Caribbean Villas
Saturday, November 9, 2013
Organizer: Jamila Janmohamed
Event: Four Course Indian Dinner
Time & Venue: 6:00pm at El Fogon

Fiambre! The traditional dish of November (Dia De Los Muertos)

 To appreciate Fiambre imagine it is the middle of the eighth century. Until this time, All Saints Day was celebrated on May 13 and experts believed that rituals were deeply rooted in a similar pagan celebration, feat of the Lemures, a day when evil spirits were mollified by Earth-dwellers. Pope Gregory III consecrated a new date (Nov. 1) a Reaffirmed the significant we pressently associate with all Souls Day, A time to be with loved ones no longer with us. All Souls Day has taken root throughoutCentral and South America, with similar rituals performed coutry to country.  On Nov. 1, Dia de los Santos, and Nov.2, Dia de los Muertos, families and friends come together in cemeries and graviesites to rememebr those departed.

 Graves are cleaned and maintained, memorablia and flowers are placed beneath freshly touched-up tombstones, prayers are recited and relatives share memories and anecdotes about loved ones. It is a time for sharing. Fiambre symbolizes both. There are several legends told about the creation of Fiambre. Families tending gravesites would bring food- generally something their loved one enjoyed and share a meal together, reigniting the connection with the departed. And, as Guatemalans are incredibly warm and friendly people, one family shared their dishes with their neighboring family, and that family in turn shared with their neighbors.

 Finally, all this dishes combined into one Fiambre! Another version: All the food brought by families to the cemetry was laid out when a big wind came up, swirling it all together into a unique dish called Fiambre! Yet another version: Since families often spent the day at the cemetry,a special dish was created to keep all of the ingredients from spoiling-Fiambre!

Fiambre is a cold cold salad. It is a typeically made with an average of 50 ingredients that include pork, chicken, shrimp, cured meat, cheese, pickeld vegetables, onions, pacaya flowers (an under the sea looking bud that grows on palm trees native to Guatemala) and a dressing made from mustard and vinegar. While there is no one single recipe for fiambre, there are several popular categories that serve as guidelines for prepartion. Fiambre rojo is made with beets while fiambre blanco is without beets. Fiambre verde is vegeterian friendly, while fiambre desermano keeps all of the ingredients separated allowing you to mix and match based on personal taste.

While many Latin American countries celebrate Dia de Todos los Santros, fiambre is unique to Guatemala. More than a food item, it is symbol of Guatemalan  love and community, a melting pot of traditons and locations and methods and people. It symbloizes kiship recipes, often specific to an indivduals family, are handed down generation to generation. It brings all family members together in the kitchen, each expected to contribute to the preparation days in advance by supplying several ingredients, sliceing and picklong vegetables, grilling, meats, etc. Fiambre, is deeply rooted in the past while constantly adapting with each new generation, like Guatemala itself in may ways.

Saga Humane Society Halloween Dog Contest

Every year in San Pedro one of the biggest event of Saga Humane Society is celebrating Halloween. Competion among dog's was a very fun time to see. The category was prize from the cuttest, scariest, funiest, best couple, best original where chosen by wy winner's. The reason they raise funds every week is that, they want to sterilize over 300 island pets every month and sterilize 75% of pets in 3-5 years. Prizes were given away to those who had bought raffle tickets. The winner of the category Cuttiest: 3rd place was won by Princess dressed as the pumkin, 1st place was a tie Pumpkin Chiuahuaha and Yankee and Third Place Princess the Pumkin. The Most Scariest Chiuahuaha Zoombie. Thanks to BC's that made host for the Saga Humane Society Halloween Dog Costume Contest. Also Mr. Valentino provided live music throught out the event. Lots of Food and drinks, pastries, Cupcakes and much more were sold.

 

Cup-Cake Dog First place winner of the most Cuttiest.

Sadie the Unicorn.

Princess the Chuahuah Pumkin.

Third place Winner of Most Cuttiest.

Willie the Dolphin and Sadie the Unicorn



Judge's Countlessly Judging the Halloween Dog Contestant.They
were Tamara from the San Pedro Sun and Jan Brown

Creative San PEdro Sun Newspaper Cstume.

Lion' Club Costume.

Contestants Waiting for them to showcase their dog's Costume.

Winner of the Massage

Cool Aid Dog.

First place for the Scariest dog.

Winning tie.

Contestants waiting for them to showcase thei Halloween Dressed dog.