A 310 pounds Grouper caught in Punta Gorda, Belize

On Friday night March 7, 2014 two fishermen from Punta Gorda Ricky Castro a well  known person as Noche and Michael Casimiro were fishing on the coastline of Toledo. Within two hours of fishing in the area , they realized that their fishing hook tightened and the two men struggled for their line bringing in the boat.

 They were pleased to see what they had catched and realized that its a massive grouper.  The two were glad of their catch and a most satisfying fishing experience in the Toledo District. The two men cautiously reeled it unto the boat, what they described as a most rewarding livelihood they had ever catch. One the fisherman Michael Casimiro said it was one of the best catch he had ever reeled in.

Measuring the grouper with the help of group of people of BEL, TIDE and Southern Fishermen a size of the massive grouper was measured a total of 6 feet 5 inches. The weight was topping scale at 310 pounds.

Territory claim between Guatemala and Belize

Old Map

 Did you know Guatemala came to Arbitrate Territory?

  If you had a border dispute with Honduras from 1843 to 1933, many incidents, Honduras intended to near the Rio Dulce, conflict was defined legal arguments through an arbitration tribunal's award Hughes is an arbitral award of a special court limits in 1933 settled the border issue between Guatemala and Honduras. obviously the case as Guatemala Gano, this is the story to see that there are records that show that if you can win this type of case, see the old map of Honduras.

Spain recognized Independence of Guatemala until 1859 1863 treaty which is invalid. When celebrated treaty of Cession Territorial in 1859 between Guatemala and England where it was established that in exchange for territory a road from Guatemala City to Port Belize city , the Government of Spain had not yet acknowledged that Guatemala was an independent State, was built He recognized various administrative reasons until May 29, 1863 . By that act His Catholic Majesty recognized as free, sovereign and independent nation of the Republic of Guatemala , and resigned in all forms and for all , for himself and his successors , the sovereignty , rights and actions that corresponded about Guatemala. It confirmed the independence proclaimed on 15 September 1821 and signed on July 1, 1823 .

 And this has to do with our Territory of Belize?

under international law to which they had agreed to abide colonialist or imperialist nations , including England and Spain , a nation could not be treated as a sovereign and independent state to a colony of another nation , except this other nation officially recognized that the colony had already become a sovereign and independent state. In particular, if Guatemala was still a Spanish colony, and the Government of England or the Government of Guatemala had the power to enter into any treaty limits , and limits any agreement concluded before 1863 had necessarily had no legal validity.

I mean that Boundary treaty signed with Britain in 1859 the territory of Belize input we can argue legal disability . Guatemala clear this treaty declared obsolete by Default , but imagine that the Belize Constitution based its territorial limits in the treaty which specifically mentioned , so we insist Legal arguments exist and sufficient.

Easter bash in San Pedro

If you're looking for a place and you're not sure where to go for Easter this year? Join the fun and entertainment Easter bash in San Pedro at Luna Loca from 10am on April 19th to 10pm on April 20th. This bash is presented to by  Belikin Beer, DigiCell, Luna Loca and DJ Dzl. This two days event includes activities for everyone. (No Limited pace) It will be a fun two days event as music will be provided starting at 10am for all the party seekers in the island for twelve hours straight. Bring the family as we will keep it clean til the sun goes down then it's anyone's guess what happens!!!  Activities include (but not limited to):... - Volleyball tournament (Junior and Senior) - Volleyball Skills Contest - Swimsuit Contest | - Belikin Beer Gauntlet - Giant Jenga | - Ring Swing - Easter Egg hunt for kids on Sunday Morning! - DigiCell 4G Contests!  Music By: - Dj Khris (Khris Alexander Rosado) of Thirsty Thursdays Restaurant & Bar - DJ Jago of TAGG INTERNATIONAL - Lindy D of FEDERATION 501 SOUND - Thomas C. Flowers (Fada Church) and Lotp Djbigz of Alliance Crew - Adan DjCallie AktionOne and Dito Dj-kingflex Herrera of AktionOne Sounds - Other surprise DJs!!!  Other sponsors include Cellular World and more to come!

carnaval in San Pedro second and third day

The Three days event of Carnaval took place in San Pedro and the community came out to enjoy this year's event. From local, tourist, and nation (Belize) all joined the fun of carnaval in the island. Highlighting the event it keeps getting better. From seeing the three different costumes in the three days event, to the dances of comparsas made one and all a laughter of enjoyment. Residence came out to enjoy the comparsas whether being  painted or not to enjoyed the tradition.

The Second day the four groups of Comparsas made an impressive showcasing their groups. The San Pedro AIDS Commission, Dona Flora's Group, Barbies  and Ambergris Caye Elementary School made an excellent job performing around the community this three days.

The uniform in the second day  impressed all to show their AIDS Commission- Soccer uniform, Dona Flora- Belizean Creole culture, The Barbie Group- to El Chapo Guzman, Ambergris Caye elementary Group - Mestizo Dance a pole dance.

On the Third day Dona Flora's Group - Matilda and her Mestizos companion dressed boys white long pants and long sleeve with their hat- Girls with their head piece white blouse and long dress, AIDS Commission Group - their impressed colorful hair to a white shirt and colorful skirt each had a bucket of sparkly confetti and disco lights, Barbies - each with their colorful wig and their matching dress to and blown balloons behind their dress, Ambergris Caye Elementary School - came out boys white shirt and long black pants and girls with their red dress.

It was fun and exciting to see this event taking place.  From children to Adults came out to enjoy this Carnaval and Comparsas out and about it ended with an excellent tradition. So, lets keep enjoying the tradition and with less problems for next year's event. Here are some photos for the fist day http://belizesocialnetwork.blogspot.com/2014/03/carnival-2014-in-san-pedro.html  Second and third day are below.

Second Day:   

Third Day Picture's:

painting is going on

What a colorful mess

Approval jointed training in Belize/U.S. Military

Starting on March 5th - 14th  the joint training approval will take place in Belize in the Cayo District and San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. Between the Government of Belize and the Government of the United States of America made an approval training exercise with the Defence force of Belize and the U.S. Military.

The Practice performance, entitles "Fused Response Force 2014"  will be conducting by the Belize Defence Force, along with the members of the U.S. Armed Forced.

 

A total of 500 military personnel,  the joint training from both countries will participate, is aimed at improving the interoperability of the participating forces and increasing their capacity to confront common threats, suchas organized crime and illicit trafficking.

The Belize Defence Force, U.S. Southern Command and Special Operations Command South conduct military activities every year, which keep them updated on the advances in the areas of military operations, readiness, and the mutual interaction between both militaries. Observers to the exercises will include military personnel from Canada and Brazil.

During the conduct of the exercise, the public is asked not to be alarmed at the sounds of simulated explosives, gunfire, and low-flying aircraft. Training activities will be conducted with strict adherence to security procedures that will prevent harm or injury to any member of the public.

Carnival 2014 in San Pedro

It was a great day in San Pedro as the Carnival tradition started. Today was the first day of carnival  and The weather was quite enjoyable.  As we all know the tradition comparsas in San Pedro, we all do enjoy seeing the tradition. It started of very well and was enjoyable. From different colors to kids painting each other, running out and a-bout  from throwing eggs, to squeezing bottles, and catching those fresh faces. We advise any visitors in the island to be aware of painting is going on until Tuesday. At this time of the year, the creativities of each group attracts many  locally and touristic ally. As the groups prepared for this years thrilling experience today's event was excellent.

The event will continue tomorrow at 3p. Children and Adults come out to enjoy this event as the comparsas will continue the tradition. Tuesday at 3pm come enjoy the last day as the announcement of the comparsas competition winner. Music provided to you by Local DJ's at 10pm. Wednesday is the Burning od Done Juan at 7pm. come on out enjoy the San Pedro 2014 Carnaval  tradition. Here are some picture's Below:

 

Riena Del Carnaval 2014-15

The Show started as the five contestants came out with their gorgeous  dresses. While the audience where anxiously awaiting for the six lovely contestants the crowd slowly settled down. They  gave full attention up on stage. One-by-one the contestants came  out. Fashion style dresses to their eyes glimmer with the eyeliner. their lovely, a wind-bitten pink, Harmony looks from constant smiles.
As  each contestants made their way out to the stage mentioning their names, they kept the audience excited.  Mel Spain, Sherlette Belisle, Eleonor Rosado, Shelly Arceo, Zeina Alamilla and Edilma Aguilar. Their expression of irony in different ways, entertained the crowd. The irony captivated the audience and make them read-on.

As highlighting the show, at the beginning of the show they came out with their full length dresses. That began very entertaining. On this part they showcased their dress to compete with whose was the best and made their speech and a song. On their second presentation their sports wear presentation was Tennis, Fishing, Football.  Displaying their Sports wear; the five contestant couldn't be any fun. Each one came out dressed as their sports wear. Good One! Thirdly, having to show case their cultural style dressed to high school girl it was full of fun to see them competing. Last, they competed on the excellent favorite dresses yellow, white, purple, blue, gold, green/black. The crowd cheered for their favorite contestants throughout the show.

From the very great practice the show was awesome. Judging the entire presentation all where given  a crown and a flower bouquet. Second runner was given to Mel Spain and First place was given to Leonor Rosado.

Throughout the show, dances presentation was presented by Island Academy, Spanish singer, And last Local Hip-Hop Group presentation. It was fun watching the show and very unique to see everyone laughing and entertained.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leonor Rosado High Girl



Hip-Hop Dancers

Island Academy Dance Group

 

The Six Contestants.