Monthly News Update
We appreciate your interest in Belize, Ambergris Caye, and of course the
Exotic Caye Beach Resort. Our little tropical and tranquil haven of ours
would like to keep you up to date with the latest "happenings" on the cayes
and around Belize.
Belize Reporters win International Belize
Biodiversity Awards
Journalists from print, radio, and television media countrywide participated
in first edition Biodiversity Reporting Awards in Belize for this 2007. On
Thursday, December 6th, Journalists from Channel 5-Great Belize Productions,
Plus Television and The San Pedro Sun were the special awardees who won with
their excellent reporting of environmental issues affecting their respective
communities. The contest was based on sustainable development and the
conservation of biodiversity in Belize. The Biodiversity Reporting Award has
consolidated itself as a powerful tool capable of encouraging the coverage
of environmental and biodiversity issues and useful for building local and
international alliances.
Second Annual Boat Parade Lights up the Sea
Flashes of color illuminated the skies and the water on Sunday evening as
residents enjoyed the beauty of the second Annual San Pedro Christmas Boat
Parade. Boats of every shape and size were imaginatively adorned with
decorations that captivated the senses and stimulated imaginations.
Seafarers and landlubbers of all ages were dazzled by the highly-watted,
joyously-spirited and oh-so-bright parade that was anticipated by many. This
year, the sparkling spectacle saw 16 decorated vessels parading against a
dark December sky and delighted those watching from the shore. The Christmas
Boat Parade, which has been hailed as one of the top holiday happenings in
the nation was truly a magical memory to jumpstart the Christmas season.
Belize grows its interest as a premier
tourism destination in London at World Travel Market
Belize had a distinct presence in London, England, at one of the key
tradeshows of the year which took place November 11th – November 14th, 2007.
The Belize Tourism Board had the opportunity to meet with new and existing
European wholesalers and tour operators in the U.K. market as well as other
regions of the world such as Germany, France, Ukraine and others. This year,
the growing interest from the Belize private sector to invest in the U.K.
market has resulted in an official larger presence of Belize representatives
who had the opportunity to represent themselves visually and conduct
business in a growing and lucrative market for the Belize tourism industry.
The U.K. market has traditionally been the top producing European market for
Belize, accounting for approximately 10,000 visitors alone per year.
San Pedro Delivers Aid to Tabasco
The people of San Pedro, Belize made a small but significant donation to the
people of Tabasco, Mexico. Following a joint effort a radiothon was
organized by San Pedro`s local Reef Radio and International Costa Maya
Festival a group of Belizeans traveled into Mexico where they presented to
the Governor and the people of Tabasco $85,000.00 pesos. The Governor of
Tabasco Mr. Granier commented that it was not the quantity but the heart and
thought of Belize that would make much needed food for a day in Tabasco.
Belizean Recipe - Belizean White Cake
Ingredients - 1 lb cake flour, 1 lb white sugar, 8 ozs+ 1 tblsp margarine
(1cup or 2 sticks), 5-6 eggs, 3 tsps baking powder, 1 small evaporated milk
(diluted) with equal amount of water or juice of 2 large oranges to give
1-1/2 cups, 1 nutmeg grated, 2-3 tsps lemon and pineapple essence
Method
1. Prepare cake tins. Preheat oven to 350F/180 C.
2. Sift flour, salt, nutmeg, and baking powder (set aside)
3. Cream margarine and sugar until light and fluffy
4. Beat eggs one at a time until very frothy
5. Add margarine and sugar. Mix well after each addition. If an electric
mixer is used, mix at medium speed.
6. Add essence. Mix well
7. Before adding flour, decrease speed of mixer to low
8. Add sifted flour alternately with milk. Begin and end with flour
9. Bake for 40 minutes at 350F/180C or until a tester is inserted in cake
comes out dry.
Joke of the Day
Innkeeper: The room is $15 a night. It's $5 if you make your own bed
Guest: I'll make my own bed
Innkeeper: I'll get you some nails and wood.
Thought of the day
Do it! Move it! Make it happen! No one ever sat their way to success, but
remember, success is getting what you want.
Happiness is liking what you get.
