Public Advisory on Use of Specific Health Products

Belmopan June 24, 2014. The Minister of Health has received a public notification from the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), through the International Health Regulations of the World Health Organization, on Health products that consumers are advised not to purchase. 

Consumers are advised not  purchase or use the following products that are promoted and sold for weight loss website or in retail stores: Dr. Ming's Chinese Capsule, 7 days Herbal Slim, Slimimg Diet Berry Plus, Asset Extreme, Slim Easy, Herbs Capsule, 7 days Herbal Slim, Sliming Diet Berry Plus, Asset Extreme, SlimEasy Herbs Capsule and Meizitang Citrus, FDA Laboratory confirms that these products contain Sibutramine, a controlled substance removed from the market for safety reasons in October of 2010.  

In addition, consumers are advised to not purchse or use the following products promoted and sold for sexual enhancement: CONTROL all natural sexual enhancement and Best Whips. according to the FDA, these products contain the undeclared ingredients Sulfoaildenafil and Dimenthylsildenafil. These ingredients may interact with nitrates found in medications prescribed specifically to men suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or heart disease. 


The Ministry of Health reiterates outlined above. These products ma interact in life-threatening ways with other medications. Consumers who are using the products should end use immediately and dispose them. Users who have experienced any negative side effects of these products should consult a health care professional as soon as possible. 

A Health and Wellness Message from your Ministry of Health.

For more information visit the United States Food and Drug administration website: www.fda.gov or the Ministry of Health website: http://health.gov.bze

Press release by the Fisheries Department Conch Season to close

The Belize Fisheries Department would like to take this opportunity to inform the general public that conch season will be closed effective on July 1st and it will remain closed until midnight September 30th. As reminder, we note that failure to comply with the close season will result in persecution in court under regulation three (1) (b) of the fisheries regulation, Chapter 210 Subsidiary Laws of Belize R.E. 2003.

The Department Hereby's  makes special appeal to the fisheries and the public, to uphold the fisheries regulations in regards to conch and other marine and urges all responsible citizens to call 224-4552/20623 to report any infrastructure.

The department can also be reached species@btl.net or fisheries_department@gov.bz. The public is assured that all information communicated to the fisheries department will be treated with the strictest of confidence.

The new U.S. Ambassador Carlos Moreno arrived With his wife in Belize

A press release made by Barrack Obama  on July 8, 2013 USA Today Report, Obama has tapped Carlos Roberto Moreno, where Carlos Moreno was unanimously confirmed by the US Congress as the new US ambassador to Belize. He was born in November 4, 1948 and is a Mexican-American jurist who has been confirmed to be United States Ambassador to Belize. 

Following his retirement from the Supreme Court of California in 2011, Moreno is currently of counsel with the California-based law firm Irell & Manella. Moreno was considered to be a leading candidate to replace retiring Justice David Souter on the U.S. Supreme Court.  The importance on the announcement said by President Obama is that it places on Belize that he chose a man of Mr Moreno’s talents and stature to represent the United States.

A retired California Supreme Court Justice, Carlos Moreno, had announced where he had at last received senatorial approval to Continue on diplomatic mission to Belize as US Ambassador. The Ambassador arrived in Belize on Saturday morning, June 20, Ambassador Carlos Moreno along with his wife to begin his Ambassadorship. 

The first trip he made couple of years ago he visited Belize, Mexico and Guatemala. Moreno is able to speak fluently in Spanish and is the son of Mexican immigrants; he thinks of himself as a “catious” jurist. As an Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court, Justice Moreno reviewed on appeal a wide range of civil and criminal cases, which have substantial state and federal constitutional implications. 

With his appointment to the Supreme Court of California, he became only the third judge of Hispanic heritage to serve in the Court's nearly 150-year history, and the first in more than a decade. He attended local public schools (such as Solano Elementary) before going east to Yale University, from which he graduated in 1970. 

According to US newspaper reports, others consider him as character of a competitive  for gay rights. back in 2009, he was the only California Supreme Court justice who would collect votes to overthrow Proposition Eight, an initiative that reinstated a ban on same-sex marriages.  In anticipation of his diplomatic tour, Moreno has released a message to Belizeans in which he speaks of his unstinting support for human rights, rule of law, as well as his passion for culture.

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San Pedro 2014 Block Party Lobster fest Festival

Each year the community of San Pedro celebrates the opening of the Lobster season which is held in June. You didn't wanted to miss this event. Lobster fest was filled with events through out the week in different locations in San Pedro. Each member's where stamped with their 2014 lobster crawl during the week.

This past Saturday was the biggest Block Party of the week was held in Central Park on June 21st. From tourist, to local, from wherever each and everyone enjoyed the music beat to the Lobster food being served and Drinks in each restaurants booth that came out this year.

It all commenced with Steel Pan all the way from Belmopan the ''Panderiffix''. With the instrumental well set up and the team well lined up they showed off their well performed music beats. They did an excellent job playing the music beats. Each year they perform better and better at the Lobster fest and the event keeps getting better.

Meanwhile, everyone where trying the Lobster food Lobster tail, BBQ Lobster, Cocktail, Lobster, Lobster Pizza and much more it all went well until midnight. If you went with an empty stomach  I hope you enjoyed each and every plate that was served. I tried the Elvi's Kitchen Lobster Stuffed Jalapeno, Lobster Chicken Dip, Lobster Cocktail, Lobster Burger and a Drink to go with it. While, trying the food I kept myself entertained with the steel drum music.

I visited all 15 boots that where Coco Blanco Pinocchio, Fido's, Pineapple Ramon's Village, Jambel Jerk Pit, Pirate's Restaurant, Caliente, The AIDS Commission, Cayo Espanto, Casa Picasso, Information on Red Cross both, Lobster fest T-shirt both, Pedro's inn, Carlo's and Ernie's, Hidden Treasure, Elvi's Kitchen, Robbins Kitchen. Which their food smelled hmmm good. A creation of well presented and tasty food you just had have more.

At the Judging time the judges had a difficult time choosing which one would be their favorite.The winner's for the 2014 where for the best drink was Hidden Treasure and Caso Picasso. For the best Lobster Dish was won by Risotto. The San Pedro Aids Commission won the best booth. Continuation of the block party was SUPA G played lived msic for the public. Very nice night was at Lobsterfest 2014.

Their where also painting artist

Elvi's Kitchen Stuffed Lobster Jalapeno

Steel Drum Paneriffix from Belmopan presented in San Pedro Lobster fest 2014

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Marco Gonzalez Maya Site Ceremonial

Marco Gonzalez Mayan site dates back from 100BC. It is located five miles south of San Pedro small area south of Laguna de Boca Chica.  Today San Marco Gonzalez is recognized from visitors around the world and on an 8 acres on a small area of elevated terrain. Over 2,000 years ago it could have been more noticeable from the evidence of the Maya that came to the island.

 Their are 19 Maya sites that are recognized in San Pedro Ambergris Caye but no dedicated attempts had been made to preserve any of them. Their the water rises approximately 2 feet and is surrounded of swamp here in Marco Gonzalez site.. to learn more visit : www.marcogonzalezmayasite.com

On Saturday June 21st the public of San Pedro where invited to join the San Marco Gonzalez Ancient Maya Ceremony at 10am. Through swamp, through jungle, through the palms view up above the site is very evidence of natural soil and from different kinds of animals and pottery on the land when you enter the site. each step is like going back in time. It all started when Jane Brown introduced herself thanking each and everyone that showed up. 

The guy played the flute presentation very well before the ceremony. The guy song with two  flute at the same time, then 82 year old  Martin Chuck from San Marcos, Toledo was invited to give a ceremony to bless Marco Gonzalez site. 

Chuck gave his prayer in Maya giving his prayers to Jane Brown, the island and to protect the site from any harm. This Ceremony gives a lot of meaning as how important our Maya Culture are. First the pot was lid up. Everyone then lid up candles and then bowed their heads to give the prayer remarks. With the continuation of the prayer it took a matter of minutes so he could end his prayers. Martin Chuck did a great job giving his ceremonial blessing throughout the property.  

With the experience I saw it gives me a glance of  how much it means a lot to them to continue their culture and teach others whats behind their culture.