May Breeze 2012 Part 1 - The Placencia Breeze

What’s cooking in Seine Bight? Page 9. 

The Placencia 

PLACENCIA 

LOBSTERFEST 

JUNE 22, 23, 24 

MAY 2012 

REEZE 

“The Peninsula Paper” Please Take One. Est. 1999 Placencia, Stann Creek District, Belize, C.A. 

NATIONAL CHAMPS! 

PLACENCIA ASSASSINS WIN HIGHEST COMPETITIVE FOOTBALL LEAGUE IN BELIZE! 

Source: Source: 7 News 7 News Belize 

The 2011 Super League champions defeated the Police United with an aggregate score of 3-2 in the finals of the Premier League of Belize football tournament. 

FULL STORY ON PAGES 25-26 

INSIDE HIGHLIGHTS: 

Marketing Placencia at Agriculture and Trade Show … Pg. 6 Food, Drink & Music at De Viners … Pg. 13 Placencia’s Unique Recycling Duo … Pg. 20 

Sierra Brothers Win Lobsterfest T-shirt Design Contest … Pg. 7 Furball Recap ... Pg. 15 Farmers + Restaurants … Pg. 22 

New PBTIA Member Vern’s Kitchen … Pg. 9 New Optimist Sailing Club … Pg. 21 Student of the Month … Pg. 29

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PENINSULA HAPPENINGS … Ariha humiti le asusedubei! 

FESTIVALS LOCAL MUSIC & ENTERTAINTMENT GAMES FOOD/DRINK Courtesy of the Placencia BTIA 

WHEN LOCATION EVENT 

MAY 25 HOPKINS VILLAGE MANGOFEST 

JUNE 22,23,24 PLACENCIA VILLAGE LOBSTERFEST!!! 

MONDAYS De Viners (Placencia) Live Folk Rock with Just Us. P. 666-1777 

TUESDAYS Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar 

(Seine Bight) 

All you can eat Mexican Buffet! Come try our Tequila Lime Pie. 7 to 9 p.m. Dinner Pick- 

ups available. P. 523-3565. 

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) Rotary Club of Placencia meets at 12:30 p.m. P. 625-2763. 

De Viners (Placencia) Blues Night; Happy Hour 5 - 7 p.m. P. 666-1777 

WEDNESDAYS Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Music w/ the Entertainers. Reggae, soca, salsa, punta and more. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. 

P. 523-3515 

THURSDAYS De Barcelona Tapas Bar 

(Placencia) 

Live Jazz Music with Angela Suarez, Steven Fasano and Beau. 7 to 9 p.m. P. 660-0837 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Music with the Persuaders. Starts 7 p.m. Reggae, Easy Rock, some 70s + more! P. 523- 

3515 

FRIDAYS Dawn’s Grill & Go (Placencia) Fried Chicken Fridays for Lunch. (And regular lunch and dinner menu) P. 523-4079 

Barefoot Bar Barefoot Bash. Live music w/ the Inner Vibrations. 8:30 p.m. to midnight. P. 523-3515 

The Placencia Hotel 

(North Maya Beach) 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar 


Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 520-4110 

Karaoke starting at 8 p.m. P. 503-3351 

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru 

Beya Resort (Seine Bight) 

Live music with Steve Fasano from 6 to 9 p.m. 

SATURDAYS Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Barefoot Horseshoe Tournament at 4 p.m. Cash + Bar Tab Prizes. P. 523-3515 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Live Rock + Alternative music with Da Man in Da Shadz. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. P. 523-3515 

Robert’s Grove (Seine Bight) Poolside Beach BBQ Buffet, 7 to 9 p.m. Live entertainment. Dinner Pick-ups available. P. 523- 

3565. 

SUNDAYS Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar 

(Seine Bight) 

Delite Cafe (Spectarte 

Art and Garden Gallery in Maya 

Beach.) 

Paella Night. Complimentary glass of House Sangria for each diner. 6 to 9 p.m. Pick-ups available. 

P. 523-3565 

Sushi on Sundays, Belizean specials with fresh natural produce. Licensed restaurant open 7 

a.m. to 9 p.m. Call 533-8019, 604-8910 or 629-3286 for information and reservations. 

Yoli’s Bar (Placencia) 4 p.m. Placencia’s Famous Ring Game. P. 625-2763. 

Barefoot Bar (Placencia) Tropical Vibes Reggae Jazz Infusion. 6 - 10 p.m. P. 523-3515 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar 


Live music with Ben Bol and Orlando Betancourt from 8 p.m. to midnight. P. 503-3351 

EVERYDAY Danube Restaurant (Seine Bight) Dice for your Belikin beer between 4.30-6pm: eg Dice “1” and pay just $1, dice “2” and pay just 

$2… or be lucky and dice “6” and get your Belikin beer for FREE. This special is available with 

a snack and/or dinner only. DANUBE is located just 100 yds north of Robert´s Grove. Open 

MON – FRI 4:30 - 6 p.m. Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit 

www.danubebelize.com 

Habanero’s Mexican Café and Bar 

(Seine Bight) 

Sunset Happy Hour. 5 to 7 p.m. $10 Margaritas. $4 Beers. $4 Local Rum drinks. Cocktails on 

the lagoon after a hard week’s work. P. 523-3565 

DeViners (Placencia) Happy Hour. Wednesday– Monday from 6 to 7 pm. $3 local rum drinks & $4 beer. 

On the beach. P. 666-1777 

Robert’s Grove Seaside Happy Hour and bar snacks. 4 to 6 p.m. $5 Local Beer and Rum Drinks. P. 523-3565 

Quarter Deck Restaurant at Laru 

Beya Resort (Seine Bight) 

Happy Hour 4 to 6 p.m. 

ADVERTISE IN THE BREEZE. 

SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFERS AVAILABLE

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The Placencia 

REEZE 

PUBLISHER: The Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism 

Industry Association (PBTIA) 

DISTRIBUTION: The Placencia Breeze is available free of charge 

at the Placencia Tourism Center, the Philip Goldson International 

Airport, nationwide airstrips and resorts, guesthouses, restaurants 

and bars, gift shops, banks and other businesses on the 

Placencia Peninsula. The Placencia Breeze has a print circulation 

of 2,000, as well as a large online web audience. 

PLACENCIA BTIA/PLACENCIA BREEZE STAFF: Jolie Pollard, 

Executive Director and Editor in Chief; Apolo Caliz, Front Desk 

and Membership Officer and Assistant Editor 

VOLUNTEER CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHER: Marion Carr 

PLACENCIA BTIA BOARD: Stewart Krohn, Chairman; Steve 

Christensen, Vice Chairman; David Vernon, Treasurer; Anne- 

Marie McNeil, Secretary; Beverly Cabral, Ex-Oficio; Doran Yount, 

Ruth Turner and Aline Habib 

PRINTER: The Reporter Press, Belize City, Belize 

The Placencia Breeze 

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Placencia Village, Stann Creek, Belize 

Phone: 523- 4045 

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Frankie has the solution 

to your real estate question!

PBTIA Promotes Placencia as Summer 

Destination to Belizeans at Trade Show 

By Apolo Caliz 

PBTIA Front Desk and Membership Officer, frontdesk@placencia.com 

It has been a really rewarding experience to work 

for the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism 

Industry Association (PBTIA). I was recently 

assigned to represent our Chapter at the Belize 

Agriculture and Trade Show (BATS) in Belmopan. 

My mission was to showcase Placencia as a 

premier tourism destination in the summer for 

Belizeans. Thanks to some of our PBTIA members, 

I was able to take promotional materials 

with me to the grounds and inform the Belizean 

public that an affordable Belizean vacation is 

possible and easily within their reach. 

Upon arriving to Belmopan on Friday, I quickly 

noticed how dedicated the BTIA National team 

was to their work. They had just gotten through 

with the Belize Tourism Expo (BETEX) in Belize 

City and dived right into the weekend at 

BATS. On Friday, we prepared our booth for the 

crowds and stocked up the storage room with 

everything that we had taken with us to give 

away. At the show grounds itself, I decided to 

take a little walk and see who all were participating 

at this year’s BATS. I also saw livestock including 

a very intimidating nine-year-old bull, 

horses, pigs, chicken “both fried and live.” That 

night, our team stayed in very comfortable rooms 

at Rumors Hotel on the outskirts of San Ignacio. 

On Saturday, we arrived at the grounds at 9 a.m., 

and the crowds were already lining up at the 

SMART and Belize Telemedia booths. I was 

excited and knew that much work was in store for 

the BTIA. It was amazing to find out how many 

Belizeans believe that it is too expensive to vacation 

in their own country. I was happy to show 

them that on the Placencia Peninsula, there are 

accommodation, dining and tour options for different 

budget levels and that our natural attractions 

would allow anyone to have an amazing 

vacation, not to mention our upcoming Lobsterfest 

in June. 

In addition to executing my assigned mission to 

“big up” the Placencia Peninsula to Belizeans, I 

also worked along with the BTIA team (BTIA 

National Executive Director Efren Perez, Membership 

Officer Talia Tillett, Intern Andrew 

Usher, Volunteer Mr. Sutherland) to promote 

BTIA’s Belize Staycation raffle and sell tickets. 

On Sunday, another volunteer, Karina Cunil 

joined us to help with the raffle promotion, proceeds 

of which benefit our entire organization 

across Belize. 

Belizeans from all different sectors of society 

visited our booth. I met teachers, various industry 

professionals and many others who were intrigued 

about the prospect of being a tourist in 

their own country and sharing that information 

with their respective networks. They were also 

thrilled to learn about BTIA’s raffle which offers 

grand all-inclusive, two-week tours in different 

hot tourist spots throughout Belize including Placencia 

during the summer months. Needless to 

say, BATS is an excellent option to showcase 

your business, and I am happy to report that it 

was certainly worth our PBTIA members’ efforts 


Welcome 

A Letter From the Editor: 

A man called our office at the Placencia 

Tourism Center expressing his 

disappointment that we had published 

a sentence above our calendar of 

events in Creole: “Sih weh di goaan.” He said he 

was a tourist and only knew English and Spanish 

and that we should have translated that sentence 

into English. We graciously gave him the translation 

over the phone, but defended our decision to 

omit a translation. 

In this issue of the Breeze, that phrase is in Garifuna, 

and there’s no translation. If you don’t 

know what it means, here’s what I want you to 

do: Make your way to Vern’s Kitchen in Seine 

Bight Village and while taking the opportunity to 

enjoy a delicious meal, find someone who speaks 

Garifuna and ask that person to translate for you. 

We like to encourage visitors to our Peninsula to 

immerse themselves in the local scene and what 

better way to make that connection with our culture 

than to start a conversation about language?▪ 

Jolie Pollard, director@placencia.com 

to drop off their promotional brochures and cards 

at the Placencia Tourism Center before I set off 

for my trip. Thank you. 

I truly hope that next year, we have many more 

items to take to Belmopan. I encourage all our 

members: small to large hotels, restaurants, gift 

shops, real estate agents, everyone – to recognize 

the value of marketing at BATs. The BTIA is 

working hard to promote Belize to Belizeans 

during the ‘slow season’ and we hope that you 

organize to have your services available to them 

during the upcoming summer months. If you 

have any questions, please feel free to contact me 

at the Placencia Tourism Center. ▪


Sierra Brothers Take Top Honors in T-Shirt Competition 

By Jolie Pollard 

PBTIA Executive Director, director@placencia.com 

This year the Placencia BTIA took the plunge into the social network scene and 

held its annual Lobsterfest t-shirt design competition on Facebook requesting that 

voters “like” their favorite image. Like soon turned to love as Grayson and Omar 

Sierra’s design quickly took the lead and received 181 likes by the time voting 

wrapped up at noon on May 7. 

This is the first time 23-year-old Omar and 20-year-old Grayson have joined 

forces to work on Lobsterfest art. The Placencia brothers have competed against 

each other in our previous competitions with Grayson victorious in 2009. 

Why work together this year? Turns out Grayson and Omar had the same vision. 

“I told Omar about this idea I’ve had for two years, and he said he had the same 

idea, so that’s why we decided to come together and do this one piece. We think 

alike,” explained Grayson. 

Previously, the Placencia BTIA had submissions on hand at our annual Sidewalk 

Arts Festival where festival goers would select their favorite piece by paper votes. 

The Sierras said that this year gave them more time to plan their art work. “As 

artists, we were always busy preparing pieces for the Artfest, so we never had the 

time to put in the detail we wanted.” 

And those details captured fans on our Placencia Lobsterfest Facebook page. The 

painting shows a typical Lobsterfest scene with crowds packed under the Belikin 

tent dancing to live music while lobster is sizzling on the beach grill. But just at 

the bottom of the realistic scene is a hint of surrealism. Crawling towards the big 

party is an adult Caribbean spiny lobster and two juniors tagging behind. “This is 

depicting that the fest is not just for adults, but for kids as well. It’s a family 

event!” explained Grayson. “We are also trying to tell people that the Placencia 

Lobsterfest could not be Lobsterfest without lobsters joining us,” he added. 

While the concept had been brewing for over two years, Grayson and Omar said 

they took about three hours to complete the painting in one session. “We are 

happy to continue to bring original hand-painted art to Lobsterfest, and I must say 

we shall return. I already have an idea for next year,” said Grayson. 

Please see Lobsterfest 2012 T-shirt Design on page eleven. 

The Sierra brothers hold the official Placencia Lobsterfest 2012 design. 

JOLIE POLLARD


JOLIE POLLARD 


Vern’s Kitchen Dishes Up Flavour and Tradition 



Verna Marin holds freshly grated coconut, which will be used to prepare the coconut milk for her dishes. 

V 

erna “Vern” Marin’s success as a 

restaurateur did not just appear out 

of thin air; it’s built on a family 

legacy of hard work. Every Saturday, 

at just eight years old, when there was no 

road on the Peninsula, she and her grandmother 

would walk along the beach in the hot sun to Placencia 

Village to wash clothes for a few paying 

Placencia families. There was no running water 

or electricity then, so they would have to visit the 

wells with buckets to fetch water, which her 

grandmother Petrona “Miss Petty” Moreira would 

use to wash clothes by hand. Vern would pin the 

wet garments on the clothes line and also scrub 

the homes of these families. When they were finished, 

they would walk their tired feet back 

home. 

And today, the 48-year-old business woman 

wakes up seven mornings a week at 3:30 to prepare 

for her patrons at Vern’s Kitchen in Seine 

Bight Village. She usually works straight through 

the day, taking no breaks and closes at 9 p.m. 

Verna doesn’t view her operation and hard work 

as just business, but as a social commitment to 

her community and culture. 

“It was embarrassing that there was no restaurant 

serving Garifuna food in Seine Bight,” she recalls. 

“I saved my money and opened a small 

kitchen.” 

That kitchen has since expanded to a restaurant 

with six tables and aside from providing a service 

to her community, it is becoming a popular cultural 

attraction on the Placencia Peninsula attracting 

both locals and visitors. 

Verna was born and raised in Seine Bight Village, 

and was taught how to cook traditional Garifuna 

fare by her mother Helen Moreira (deceased 

1989), who was a popular cook on the Peninsula. 

At 16 years old, Verna assisted her mother in the 

kitchen at a temporary British Army camp set up 

in Placencia Village. In her 20s, she collected a 

wealth of experience as a waitress working at 

Kingfisher Restaurant in Placencia Village, 

Tropical Paradise Restaurant in Caye Caulker and 

Convention Hotel in Belmopan. She credits her 

venturing off the Peninsula to youthful curiosity 

and a yearning for adventure and new experiences. 

She values the relationships she built with 

her colleagues. 

THE MENU AT VERN’S KITCHEN 

Everyday, Vern’s serves a special Garifuna dish. 

She also cooks Creole favorites like rice and 

beans, stew beans with coconut white rice, stew 

chicken, fish (broiled, steamed, fried) beef meatballs 

and porkchops. At breakfast time, many 

stop by for fresh Creole bread, Johnny cakes, bun 

and powdah (powder) bun, delicately fragrant 

with her fresh coconut milk. These are served 

with eggs, beans, fry fish and even stew chicken, 

although Verna says most people just ask for 

butter. 

Verna is open to cooking something special on 

request and advises that large groups call in advance 

to make reservations: 667-0459. 

VERN’S SPECIAL GARIFUNA DISHES: 

• Hudut: Fish cooked in coconut milk seasoned 

with special herbs and spices and 

served with a side of fufu (mashed boiled 

green and ripe plantains). This is Vern’s 

most popular dish. Expect snapper, grouper 

or barracuda in Vern’s hudut. 

• Bundiga: Small balls of grated, seasoned 

green bananas cooked in coconut milk with 

fish. The balls give this dish a heavier consistency 

than hudut. 

• Darasa: The darasa is a meatless dish that 

looks like tamales and is made out of grated 

green bananas and coconut milk. It is lightly 

spiced and wrapped and cooked in plantain 

leaves. Vern’s serves it with fish or stew 

chicken on the side. 

• Tapou: Green bananas sliced and cut into 

wedges, simmered in coconut milk with fish, 

herbs, and seasoning. 

Not long after Verna had opened her small 

kitchen in Seine Bight, personal circumstances 

had forced her to close, and she moved to San 

Pedro, Ambergris Caye, home of her only child 

and granddaughter and where Vern’s Kitchen 

became a favorite among San Pedranos and tourists 

during its nine years of operation. Vern’s 

menu was solid, and she discovered a renewed 

sense of confidence. Determined to keep her 

commitment to her community and for the “love 

of her people and her village,” she returned to 

Seine Bight in 2010 and reopened. “I felt strong,” 

she remembers. 

And strength is what she needs. When Verna 

wakes up before the crack of dawn, she begins to 

prepare her Johnny cakes and Creole bread. 

Please see Vern’s Kitchen on page 9.

The work behind the scenes under the management 

of RG will never go unnoticed. The 

Staff Kitchen at Robert’s Grove requires constant 

attention to make sure that employees are 

fed nutritious food to time. Our staff looks forward 

to that warm and tasty cooked meal to 

revitalize their energy. 

One staff member who ensures that this is accomplished is Abigail Westby. She 

exemplifies the work ethic and team spirit that RG embodies. She is a very introverted 

individual, but is loved by all, thus the title of April 2012 Employee of 

the Month. Go Abby!!! 

APRIL 2012 


Lobsterfest 2012 T-shirt Design 

Continued from page seven 

APOLO CALIZ 

Teachers from St. John’s Memorial Anglican School celebrate Teacher Appreciation Day 

on May 8 at small gathering organized by the school’s Parent Teacher Association. 

Vern’s Kitchen 

Continued from page 9 


On most days when it’s not raining she cooks over the ‘fyah haat’ (fire 

hearth). At 6 a.m. her faithful assistant Louise Guzman of Seine Bight 

Village joins her and the two begin to prepare the rest of the day’s 

menu. 

It’s no easy task in Vern’s Kitchen. There is constant attention to the 

oven and the four or five pots simmering on the stove. Each day, Pancho, 

a gentleman from the village, manually grates 40 to 50 coconuts, 

which Verna uses to make coconut milk – the essential ingredient in 

almost every item on her menu. She is constantly on the lookout for 

fish and never fails to satisfy her customers with her Saturday Hudut. 

Andrew, another gentleman from Seine Bight cleans her fish. “Without 

my little staff this would not be possible.” 

Why work so hard? Why the long hours? Why not choose canned coconut 

milk to make life easier? “I nuh waan dih cultcha fuh dead (I 

don’t want the culture to die); it’s for the grandkids and their kids,” 

said Verna. “This is my life, and I love cooking and baking. It makes 

me happy ... I like it when people come back again. It motivates me.” 

And Verna Marin doesn’t stop with traditional cooking methods. She is 

sending Louise to Belize City to shop for cloth, which they will use to 

sew traditional Garifuna dress for the staff. “We push. We push,” said 

Verna. ▪ 

Placing second was a stain-glass styled, digitally-enhanced drawing of a Caribbean spiny lobster and marine friends by Laura Godfrey, owner of Placencia Office 

Supply. Coming in third was The Shak Proprietor Magda Morales’ water colour painting of a fisherman throwing his lobster catch into a dorey. Fourth 

place went to Beverly Cabral’s digital image of a grayscale lobster overlaid with a bold catch phrase reading “Bring it!”Placing fifth was Isabelle “Matea” 

Fleisch’s painting, reminiscent of archaic Native American art, of a red lobster on a black background surrounded by a wavy caramel coloured border. 

The Placencia BTIA would like to thank all these talented artists for taking the time to participate in our t-shirt design competition! Grayson and Omar received 

a $200 cash prize courtesy of the Placencia BTIA. We look forward to seeing everyone sporting the Sierras’ design on our Lobsterfest t-shirts, which will be 

available for sale at the Placencia Tourism Center and at the grand event on June 22, 23 and 24 in Placencia Village. ▪


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Eat, Drink and Dive Into the Live Music Scene at De Viners 

By Lynn Upham 

Contributing Writer 

W 

hen you’re walking along the 

beach front in Placencia Village, 

that gentle wafting scent of incense 

between Julia’s Guest 

House and the Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar will lead you 

to an inviting Bohemian wooden deck decorated 

with a disco mirrored Buddha and a comfy Indonesian 

covered bed. 

With neighboring businesses offering Belizean, 

Caribbean and American favorites, the owners of 

De Viner’s Beach Bar have added to Placencia’s 

signature culinary diversity with a menu serving 

English pub-style grub. You can have your fancy 

fish and chips, home-made sausages, shepherd’s 

pie, a scotch egg, or stray a little and have Devine 

chicken wings and bruschetta. Hot and fancy a 

swim? The bar has a convenient fresh shower for 

anyone who goes for a cooling dip in the sea. Walk 

in and see Kareem, the bartender with his dazzling 

grin, handing over a signature “Front – Bottom” 

drink … and sink into the only padded beach bar 

seats on the strip. 

The family of John Viner and his daughter Kimberley 

take pride in their unique style on the Placencia 

Peninsula and are especially proud of having recently 

launched several new local and foreign musicians 

into the Peninsula live music scene. As their 

friend and musician Steve Fasano explained, “This 

is the bar that puts the magic of music into Placen- 

LYNN UPHAM 

De Viners Co-Owner John Viner is not your 

usual restaurant host or bartender. It may 

take some time to get used to his British 

humour, but you’ll be talking about his 

designer shirts in no time. 

cia.” And you never know who will show up and play. Earlier this year the drummer from the 

Grateful Dead, Bill Kreutzmann played on De Viner’s stage, which is backdropped by wall art 

painted by popular visiting English artist Boyarde Messenger. 

The restaurant/bar/concert hall also serves as a venue for private family parties, weddings, or 

any moderate gatherings for up to 100 people. Guests at a recent private birthday party played 

beach games just off the stage along the water’s edge, and caused a riot of laughter with Twister 

and Limbo on the deck. 

De Viners also promote local visual artists displaying choice artwork for sale 

on the walls in their indoor lounge area where musicians play when a light 

shower hinders performances on the deck stage. The lounge features a comfortable 

nook in one back corner where a small group can snuggle up and chat 

or take pictures beneath the gold De Viners sign. The exotic assortment of 

artwork and décor reflect John and Kim’s former past working in the fashion 

industry in London. 

John and Kim have carefully crafted all the cozy little details that present a 

more laidback atmosphere than the larger bars. Hand-carved and cushioned 

chairs along the bar will not only make guests feel like royalty, but can make it 

hard for them to leave. Guests will also appreciate the thoughtful hooks underneath 

the bar for pocket books. 

Drinks range from dirty martinis to margaritas and of course, icy cold Belikin 

beer. For a surprisingly delightful treat, try John’s Rock-n-Roll Breakfast 

drink: a delicious chocolate concoction that tends to be a usual for their visiting 

musicians. 

De Viners is open Monday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., but closed on 

Fridays. E. devinersbelize@gmail.com; P. 666-1777 

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The Placencia Breeze – May 2012 - Page 15 

Furball Raises Money to Support Placencia Humane Society 

By Pam Thomas 

Contributing Writer, seaturtlep@yahoo.com 

The 2012 Placencia Humane Society Fur Ball fundraiser was a huge success. 

The very generous gifts of great prizes donated from within the entire 

country of Belize made this year's event the best ever! We were blown 

away by the huge support of PHS through those donated prizes. 

Placencia Humane Society would like to thank everyone who donated 

prizes, bought raffle tickets, worked hours upon hours setting up, and, most 

importantly, Barefoot Bar for offering of such a great venue, and for their 

generous donation to the Placencia Humane Society. Thanks to the entire 

staff for tending to the party animals. Job well done! 

The volunteers who also made the 3 rd annual Furball a smashing success 

were Penny Dial, Cindy Weller, Kim Yount, Doran Yount, Shannon Romero, 

Adriane Vernon, Judy Kosanovich, John (buy my tickets) Kosanovich, 

Candy Powers, Bob (DJ) Thomas, Pam Thomas, Lisa Macias and 

Kristina Morgan. Without these volunteers, the Furball would not have 

been possible. 

Then there was the fantastic music to move your feet. Graham and Fred 

brought on some great tunes and were kind enough to share the microphone 

for DJ Bob to announce all those prize winners. They were awesome. We 

even caught a few of those party animals on the dance floor! What a great 

and fun time was had by all. 

This year’s event has taken PHS to a new level. It is generous donations and 

events like this that allows PHS to serve the animals of the entire Peninsula 

and surrounding communities like, Santa Rosa, Santa Cruz, Independence, 

Mango Creek, Monkey River and all surrounding areas and cayes in need 

with sick, abused and abandoned animals. Without the generous donations 

and support, PHS could not do what PHS does. 

Congratulations to the winners of the prizes. Many heartfelt thanks to EVE- 

RYONE who made this possible! ▪ 

Placencia BTIA’s Updated List of Licensed Tour Guides as of May 2012 

Alvarado, Francisco 2012-Nov. 11 

Bech, Christian 2012 - Nov 18 

Benguche, Bryan 2012 - May 5 

Bonnel, Eusebio 2012 –Nov 11 

Cabral, Daniel 2012– Feb 7 

Cabral, Egbert 2012 - Feb 11 

Cabral, Julian 2012 - Mar 22 

Cabral, Mark 2012 - Aug 9 

Carr, Edwin 2012 - Mar 11 

Castellanos, Wayne 2012– Nov 8 

Chan, Clodia 2012 - Mar 11 

Chun, Cirilo 2012 - Mar 1 

Coc, Diego 2012– Mar 14 

Cuevas, Eloy 2012 - Oct 3 

Cuevas, Ian 2012 - Mar 14 

Eiley, George "Benji" 2012 - Feb 11 

Eiley, George 2012 - April 5 

Eiley, Kenroy 2012 - May 13 

Eiley, Marisa Reina 2012 - Mar 21 

Faux, Sean 2012 - May 13 

Faux, Leslie 2012 - Nov 11 

Faux, Randolph 2012 - Feb 21 

Forman, Eric 2012 - Dec 14 

Ferrel, Christain 2012 - Aug 31 

Garbutt, Alexander 2012 - Jan 28 

Garbutt, Bertrand 2012 - April 23 

Garbutt, Eworth renewing 

Garbutt, Clive 2012 - Mar 19 

Garbutt, Gilbert Jr 2012 - Dec 8 

Garbutt, George 2012 - April 12 

Garbutt, Jeremy 2012 - Feb 11 

Garbutt, Kylon 2012 - April 5 

Garbutt, Percival 2012 - April 30 

Garbutt, Terry 2012 - Feb 11 

Garbutt, Walter 2012 - April 23 

Garbutt, Warren 2012 - Jan 4 

Garbutt, Wellington Clive 2012 - March 19 

Garbutt, Winsley 2012 - May 20 

Garcia, Leopold 2012 - Mar 4 

Gardiner, Doyle 2013 - Jan 9 

Godfrey, Dale 2011 - May 13 

Godfrey, Earl 2012- Jan 28 

Godfrey, Louis 2012 - Feb 11 

Gongora, Prince 2012 - Mar 11 

Gordon, Percival 2012 - Apr 30 

Gordon, Raymond 2012– Feb 3 

Hernandez, Ana 2012– Mar 14 

Herrera, Miguel 2012 - Jan 10 

Ical, Juan 2012 - Nov 11 

Katzenberg, Chad 2012– Mar14 

Leslie, Ainsworth 2012– Jul 31 

Leslie, Bernard renewing 

Leslie, Bruce renewing 

Leslie, Corey 2012– Jan 30 

Leslie, Doren 2012 - March 14 

Leslie, Ivan Sr renewing 

Leslie, Mark 2012 - Jan 4 

Leslie, Rene 2012 - Dec 20 

Leslie, Russell 2012 - Jan 28 

Linarez, Francisco renewing 

Longsworth, Gareth 2012 - March 14 

Lopez, Stephen 2012 - Feb 12 

Lopez, Sydney 2012– Jan 28 

Lozano, Devin 2012 - April 3 

Mayen, Kirk 2011 - Dec 11 

McNeil, Anne-Marie 2012 - Sept 26 

Mes, Basilio 2012 - March 3 

Miralda, Emely 2012– June 25 

Modera, Kevin 2012– Jan 28 

Muschamp, Alrin 2012 - April 5 

Muschamp, Evaristo 2012 - Dec 21 

Neal, Harry 2012 - Jan 10 

Pau, Juan 2012 - Sep 13 

Pollard, Nick 2012 - March 14 

Ramirez, Patricia 2012 - March 14 

Rhamdas, Hank 2012-Apr 4 

Tucker, Elroy 2012 - March 14 

Vernon, Arthur 2012– Mar 23 

Vernon, David 2012 - March 14 

Vernon, Ian 2012 - Oct 22 

Vernon, Levi 2012 - March 14 

Villanueva , Andria 2012 - Nov 11 

Villanueva, Clint 2012 - April 3 

Villanueva, Faygon 2012 - April 5 

Villanueva, Rafael 2012 - Nov 4 

Westby, Zane 2012 - March 14 

Williams, Alfred 2012 - March 14 

Williams, Andre 2012 - May 20 

Williams, Jason 2012 - Jan 14 

Young, Brent 2012 - Apr 30 

Young, Carlton 2012– Apr 23 

Young, Dorian 2012– Apr 23 

Young, Dwayne 2012 - Aug 18 

Young, Hubert 2012 - April 5 

Young, Shawn 2012– Aug 11 

Young Stephen 2012– Apr 28 

Zuniga, Alfonso 2012– Sept 25 

Please note that some licensed guides might 

not appear on this list. Feel free to contact the 

Placencia Tourism Center at 523-4045 for 

further information. 

This service is provided by the Placencia 

BTIA in partnership with the Placencia 

Tour Guide Association and the 

Belize Tourism Board. 

BOB THOMAS 

Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development Director Adrian Vernon assists 

with the Furball raffle alongside PHS Treasurer Candy Powers at Barefoot Bar.

From North of Placencia Airstrip to The Plantation 

P 

Traveling north to Maya 

Beach will take you to the 

Plantation area 

approximately 2.5 miles 

Please note the 

distance between 

Blue Crab and 

Maya Playa Resort 

is approximately 3 

miles 

Casa At Last 

Palmtree 

Designs 

Lola’s Art 

Danube, Austrian 

Restuarant 

Ocean Pro Placencia 

The Moorings Belize 

Ah- 

Placencia Airstrip 

The Maine Stay 

Cordy’s Beach Cottage 

Goss Chocolate 

Blue Crab Beach 

Ocean’s Edge 

The Villas at Cocoplum 

Maya Beach Hotel 

Maya Playa Resort 

Cocoplum Vacation Rentals 

Cocoplum Resort Community 

Mission Bay Christian Retreat 

Bahia Laguna Beach Suites 

Nautical Inn 

Seine Bight Village 

Caribbean Cabinets & Furniture 

The Inn at Robert's Grove 

Laru Beya Villas 

Miller’s Landing 

Playa de Piratas Properties 

Seakunga 

Green Parrot Beach Houses 

Wild Orchid Properties 

Placencia Peninsula Maps 

Joyce & Frank’s Bed & Breakfast 

Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows 

Singing Sands Inn 

Casa Nettuno 

Barefoot Rentals 

The Placencia Hotel & 

Residences 

Placencia Tennis 

Placencia Tennis 

Lost Reef 

Resort 

Beachfront Suites 


From Placencia Water Tower to Airstrip 

Splash Dive Center, Ltd. 

Placencia Mini Storage 

Platinum Designs 

Tropic Air Maya Island Air 

Placencia Airstrip 

Seaview Properties 

The Placencia Road 

Avadon Divers 

Chabil Mar 

RFG Insurance Agent 

Los Porticos 

Turtle Inn 

Shop at the Placencia 

Tourism Center in the 

Placencia Village Square and 

help us sustain general 

operations of the Placencia 

Chapter of the Belize Tourism 

Industry Association! 

Get your 


Mooring 

Masters 

T-shirt NOW 

at the 


Tourism 

Center 

And 

Sunova 

Beach 

Gift Shop 

Profits help 

protect our 

Barrier Reef


Placencia BTIA Members 2012 

BUSINESS NAME EMAIL PHONE CELL or FAX CONTACT PERSON 

A Belizean Nirvana belizeanirvana@gmail.com 523-3331 625-3301 Evan Hall 

Above Ground Coffee keithgmorrison@gmail.com 634-3212 Keith Morrison 

Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas wmertensbelize@gmail.com 523-3625 Wini Mertens & Steve Lobban 

Avadon Divers Ltd info@avadondiversbelize.com 503-3377 Anne-Marie & Phillip McNeil 

Barefoot Bar barefootbarbz@gmail.com 523-3515 Cassie & Brice Dial 

Barefoot Services info@barefootservicesbelize.com 523-3066 629-9602 Ian & Megs Yearwood 

Barnacle Bill’s Beach Bungalows taylors@btl.net 533-8110 602-7768 Bill & Adriane Taylor 

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club belize@tradewindscruiseclub.com 523-3303 Melissa Rea 

Belize Trips info@belize-trips.com 610-1923 Katie Valk 

Blue Crab Beach Resort sales@bluecrabbeach.com 523-3544 523-3543 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson 

Blue Garden House info@belizecottagerentals.com 207-326-9099 Costas & Sally Christ 

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates bmannsfeld@yahoo.com 610-0294 Boris Mannsfeld, Frik & Tonya 

Captain Jak’s Cabanas theluckyerin22@yahoo.com 523-3561 622-7104 Erin Ivy 

Car Rental of Placencia powerscandy@hotmail.com 523-3284 662-6711 Candy Power 

Caribbean Travel & Tours info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique & Lance McKenzie 

Casa Beya/Sea Grape Escape info@casabeyabelize.com 970-963-1099 Midge & Aaron Dallas 

Casa Del Sol info@casadelsolbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Casa Nettuno framadani.office@gmail.com 605-1648 Mariuccia Levoni 

Casa Placencia casaplacencia@live.com 503-3143 630-7811 Jacki Tipton 

Celeste, Donna bodie1949@yahoo.com Donna Celeste 

Century21 BTAL brinehart@centurty21belize.com 670-2034 Bradley Rinehart 

Chabil Mar Villas information@chabilmarvillas.com 523-3606 523-3611 Synescio Coh 

Charly’s Gifts charlysgifts@gmail.com 523-3323 607-3884 Charles Leslie jr./ Ycela Alpuche 

Coconut Cottage kwplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3234 609-4267 Kay Westby 

Cocoplum stewart@cocoplumbelize.net 610-1009 Stewart Krohn 

Cocoplum Vacation Rentals rentals@cocoplumbelize.net 623-7774 Aaron Krohn 

Cohen, Howard & Karen howard.cohen@sunnybrook.ca 622-6695 Howard Cohen & Karen Kotansky-Cohen 

Colibri House colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Nicoletta Sala 

Coston, Debbie 523-8001 Debbie Coston 

CPC Real Estate Solution info@belizeproperty.com 672-9000 Dan Dunbar & Michael Young 

Danube Austrian Restaurant restaurant@danubebelize.com 610-0132 Herbert Kollmann & Simone Gareis 

De Barcelona Beach Tapas Bar angela@upevents.es 666-4680 Angela Suarez and Julio Estallo 

De Viners devinersbelize@gmail.com 666-1777 Christine Salmon, Kimberly & John Viner 

Decked Out House inquiry@deckedouthouse.com 503-3017 624-8637 Linda Burrow 

Destinations Belize mtoy@destinationsbelize.com 523-4018 610-4718 Mary Toy 

Dial, Elysia elysiadial@gmail.com Elysia Dial 

Dial, Mary Ann madialinbze@yahoo.com 523-3209 Mary Ann Dial 

Dolce Cabana nharvalik@gmail.com 523-3095 605-0586 Nicole Harvalik / Stephano Ragagnin 

Dusa, Lee & Gail gail@getdusa.com; 523-3500 Lee & Gail Dusa 

Easy Living Apartments info@easylivingplacencia.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Eloise’s Travel Lodge 503-3299 Sonia Leslie 

Feldman, Babe & Karen cabf@jasarinc.com 610-0356 Babe & Karen Feldman 

Finca info@ctbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

French Louie Caye kitty@frenchlouiecayebelize.com 523-3228 610-3228 Kitty Fox 

Fuller, Fred & Jacque 628-0992 629-6429 Fred & Jacque Fuller 

Gabor, Deborah gringainbelize@gmail.com 628-7004 Deborah Gabor 

Galipeau, Cheryl chgalipeau@yahoo.com 523-3329 Cheryl Galipeau 

Garden Cabanas colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stephano Ragagnin 

George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse gcgeorge@rcn.com George Cowdrey 

Glessner, Virginia & Fox, Jay vivij@earthlink.com Virginia Glessner & Jay Fox 

Glockhamer, Heidi & Fasano, Steven heidisteve@cox.net 664-5802 651-4622 Heidi Glockhamer & Steven Fasano 

Go Tees manager@gotees.net 223-4660 670-8288 Isabel Goldberg 

Goss Chocolate sales@bluecrabbeach.com 523-3544 523-3542 Kerry Goss & Linn Wilson 

Green Parrot Beach Houses greenparrot@mail.com 523-2488 David Allardice & Leo Ramirez 

Grill N Go grillngo@yahoo.com 523-4079 Dawn Pollard 

Guild & Guild Consulting guildandguild@hotmail.com 523-3251 523-3291 Yvette Guild 

Harbour Hideaway of Placencia jimandcindy@wellerbelize.com 623-3286 Jim and Cindy Weller 

Hatchet Caye Resort contact@hatchetcaye.com 533-4446 523-3337 Dasha Shivers & Fiona Macfarlane 

Heaven’s Gate Beach Bungalow info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 Jodie Leslie 

Hess, Tina Tina Hess 

Hideaway Caye hideawaycaye@yahoo.com 665-4069 Kimberly & Dustin Ingersoll 

Hughes, Sharon sharonh235493@yahoo.com 628-0916 Sharon Hughes 

J-Dee’s Restaurant & Bar heidi@heidi11.com 503-3351 Daisy & Jeremy Leslie 

Jewel of Placencia info@jewelplacenciarental.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie & Joe Garipoli 

John Ford dba Cordy’s Beach Cottages fordco@hotmail.com 523-3341 627-3150 John & Cordelia Ford 

Joy Tours joytour@btl.net 523-3325 Hubert & Karen Young 

Joyce and Frank’s Beach House h2odanzer@aol.com 561-683-3899 561-683-3899 Joyce Danz 

Koster, Liliana lilianakoster@yahoo.com 663-8680 665-5779 Liliana Koster 

Kingfisher Adventures info@tarponcayelodge.com 523-3323 523-3322 Charles Leslie 

Laru Beya Villas info@larubeya.com 523-3476 523-3483 Ian McField 

Las Amigas info@lasamigasbelize.com 523-3117 Lydia Villanueva & Geri Salsig 

Leslie Tech Services info@leslietech.com 523-3323 Charles Leslie Jr. & Ycela Alpuche 

Lola’s Art lolasartgallery@yahoo.com 523-3342 601-1913 Lola Delgado & Liz Locke 

Los Porticos Villas reservations@losporticos.com 523.3227 523-3226 Ron & Sandra Steele 

Lost Reef Resort lostreef@xplornet.com 606-7262 Lisa D’Amore 

Lydia’s Guest House lydias@btl.net 523-3117 523-3354 Lydia Villanueva 

Lynn Jackson & Doug Simons travlnjack@btl.net 523-3117 Lynn Jackson and Doug Simons 

Manatee Inn manateeinn@btl.net 523-4083 Slavek Machacka 

Mark Risk dba The Arches mrisk@trecinc.net 523-3519 Mark Risk 

Maya Beach Hotel info@mayabeachhotel.com 520-8040 520-8040 Ellen & John Lee 

Maya Dream Beach House mayadreambelize@yahoo.com 523-3148 Jodie Leslie & Wanda & Roger Snell 

Maya Lodge maya-lodge@hotmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Lou McLeod 

Maya Playa mayaplaya@btl.net 523-8121 Chuck Meares 

Mes, Basilio admin@exoticabelize.com 624-1470 Basilio Mes 

Michelo Flats harbour21@gmail.com 523-3519 626-2518 Michel Ardoullie 

Miller’s Landing millersplacencia@yahoo.com 523-3010 523-3011 Gary & Ann Miller 

Miramar Apartments info@miramarbelize.com 523-3658/3117 503-3095 Ilsa Villanueva 

Mirasol Villa info@mirasolbelize.com 523-3481 523-3081 Veronique McKenzie 

Mission Bay Christian Retreat cbelize@btl.net 523-3654 651-9300 Don Palmer 

MnM Hardware Placencia duncker@btl.net 523-3517 523-3537 Dora Duncker 

Mosquito Coast Trading Co. Ltd. rjay@btl.net 523-8141 610-1441 Ray Twanow 

Nautical Inn nifrontdesk@yahoo.com 523-9535 Dr. Roger & Gail Blair 

Ocean’s Edge oceanedge@vl.videotron.ca 514-606-5582 514-697-9435 Francine Martel


Papaya Boutique papayaboutique@gmail.com 670-3665 Aline Habib 

Paradise Vacation Hotel info@belize123.com 523-3179 523-3256 Alan & Deloris Stamm 

Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development info@saveourpeninsula.org 523-3587 Adrian Vernon & Mary Toy 

Placencia Adventures by Land or by Sea placenciaadventures@yahoo.com 523-3307 622-1886 Ainsworth “Cubby” Leslie 

Placencia Humane Society takunchances@yahoo.com 503-3177 670-4130 Doran Yount, President 

Placencia Mini Storage arbonabzrealty@yahoo.com 636-0566 628-7926 Ruth Turner & Fred Arbona 

Platinum Designs hannah@sbplatinum.com 610-0327 Hannah Cowell 

Quest for Adventure in Belize w/ Splash Ltd. Ralph@splashbelize.com 610-1278 Ralph Capeling 

Ranguana Lodge ranguana@btl.net 523-3112 523-3112 Joy Leslie 

Re/Max Belize Property Center david@belizepropertycenter.com 631-9622 523-3666 David Kafka 

Robert’s Grove info@robertsgrove.com 523-3565 

Robert Nicolait and Associates rnabelize@yahoo.com 523-3149 Lou Nicolait 

Robert Rodgers dba Placencia Tennis bobbelize21@gmail.com 626-4015 Bob & Lida Rodgers 

Seaspray Hotel info@seasprayhotel.com 523-3148 615-2925 Jodie & Norman Leslie 

Seaview Suites placenciaseaview@gmail.com 523-3777 John & Marian Chan 

Secret Garden Day Spa lee@secretgardenplacencia.com 523-3420 609-3104 Lee Nyhus 

Silver Leaf yoliebrown@hotmail.com 970-944-2550 970-944-0552 William & Jolanda Brown, Stefano/agent 

Singing Sands Inn info@singingsands.com 533-3022 634-6973 Jean-Marc Tasse 

Siripohn Thai Massage jenjira01@yahoo.com 620-8718 600-0375 Siriporn Thakham 

Smith, Stan & Mary stanmary@btl.net 523-4306 Stan & Mary Smith 

South Environmental Association info@seabelize.org 523-3377 523-3395 Nellie Catzim 

Spectarte Gallery spectarte@gmail.com 533-8019 Jenny Wildman 

Spilman, Ron spilmangw@gmail.com 600-8374 Ron Spilman 

Splash Dive Center patricia@splashbelize.com 523-3058 620-6649 Patricia Ramirez 

Sunset Pointe Condos ewinche713@aol.com 523-3314 Eric & Janis Winchester 

Taylor, Rand rndtylr@yahoo.com 661-9398 Rand Taylor 

Taylor, Winston wftaylorii@yahoo.com 623 7971 Winston Taylor 

The Added Touch rrobin@btl.net 223-0054 223-1461 Robin McCutheon 

The Flamboyant flamboyantplacencia@gmail.com 628-1143 Angie Markham 

The Maine Stay drewtravers@gmail.com 523-3507 Drew Travers 

The North Beach debanddave@btl.net 523-3207 Deborah & Dave Vernon 

The Placencia Hotel & Residences info@theplacencia.com 533-4110 520-4112 Marco Caruso & Elena Cuellar 

The Purple Space Monkey 620-2140 Nicholas (David) Symons 

The Shak Beach Café theshakbelize@yahoo.com 622-1686 Magda Morales 

Three Iguanas Villa colibrihouse@gmail.com 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin & Joe Stark 

Toucan Lulu reservations@toucanlulu.com 628-8474 Paul Fanning 

Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit tony@belizefit.com 631-7427 635-7539 Tony Pinder 

Tradewinds trdewndpla@btl.net 523-3122 Janice Leslie 

Trip N Travel lgodfrey@btl.net 523-3205 523-3205 Laura Godfrey 

Turtle Inn frontdesk@turtleinn.com 523-3244 Martin Krediet 

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor tizy.lory@virgilio.it Tiziana Del Col 

Village Inn info@thevillageinnbelize.com 523-3481 253-3081 Veronique Mckenzie 

Westwind Hotel westwind.hotel@gmail.com 523-3255 523-4016 George & Lisa Westby 

Whipray Caye Lodge whipraycaye@yahoo.com 610-1068 Julian & Beverly Cabral 

White Sand Villa jeangabebze@yahoo.com 604-7471 James Grover &Jeanie Gabourel 

Wild Orchid Properties tom@wildorchidproperties.com Tom Hitchcock 

Yellow Bella yellowbella@alice.it 605-0586 Stefano Ragagnin 

Yount, Doran & Kim takunchances@yahoo.com 670-4130 Doran & Kim Yount 

Z-Touch Day Spa yselazab@hotmail.com 523-3513 Ysela Zabaneh 

NOTICE 

THE SEINE BIGHT WATER BOARD 

(SBWB) 

HAS RELOCATED ITS 

OFFICE TO THE NEW 

SEINE BIGHT 

COMMUNITY CENTER 

LOCATED NEXT TO 

THE FOOTBALL FIELD 

SORRY FOR ANY 

INCONVIENCES 

THANKS. MANAGEMENT 

CALL: 523-3564

A Belizean Nirvana 55‐D4 

Above Ground Coffee 18‐C4 

Artful Dodger Sail & Canvas 92‐A2 

Barefoot Bar 38‐D3 

Belize Sailing Charters 99‐C4 

Belize Tradewinds Cruise Club 98‐A2 

Blue Garden House 88‐E2 

Blue Lagoon Apartments 80‐D3 

Boris Mannsfeld & Associates 97‐C4 

Captain Jak’s Cabanas 52‐D2 

Caribbean Travel & Tours 8‐D3 

Casa Del Sol 76‐F3 

Casa Placencia 81‐F2 

Century21 BTAL 93‐B4 

Coconut Cottage 54‐D4 

Colibri House 55‐E3 

CPC Reality 43‐C3 

Destinations Belize 42‐C4 

De Barcelona 21‐D3 

DeViners 19‐E3 

Dianni’s Guesthouse 56‐B3 

Easy Living Apartments 57‐C4 

Eloise’s Guesthouse 58‐C3 

French Louie Caye 33‐D3 

Garden Cabanas 60‐B3 

George Cowdrey’s Guesthouse 89‐E3 

Grill & Go 17‐C3 

Guild & Guild Consulting 10‐F2 

Harbor Hideaway 88‐E1 

Harry’s Cozy Cabanas 61‐B3 

Hatchet Caye 35‐E5 

Hatchet Caye Office 35‐C1 

J‐Dees Restaurant & Bar 20‐D3 

Jewel of Placencia 27‐C4 

Joy Tours 44‐C3 

Julia’s Cabanas 62‐E3 

Kingfisher Adventures 45‐E3 

Las Amigas 26‐E3 

Leslie Tech Service 46‐E3 

Lydia’s Guesthouse 64‐E3 

Manatee Inn 65‐F3 

Maya Lodge 66‐E2 

Michelo Flats 67‐F2 

Miramar Apartments 68‐E3 

Mirasol Villa 69‐C4 

MnM Hardware Placencia 96‐D3 

One World Rental 70‐C4 

Paradise Vacation Resort 71‐B3 

PCSD 47‐E2 

Placencia Bazaar 7‐D3 

Placencia Yacht Club 34‐A5 

Property Pro Belize 43‐C3 

Ranguana Lodge 30‐E3 

Re/Max Property Center 39‐D3 

Rumfish y Vino 43‐C3 

Seahorse Dive Shop 48‐D4 

Seaspray Hotel 79‐E3 

Sea View Suites 63‐C4 

Secret Garden Day Spa 4‐C3 

Secret Garden Restaurant & Bar 24‐C3 

Silver Leaf 90‐E2 

Siripohn Thai Massage 8‐D3 

Southern Environmental Association 95‐D3 

Sunset Pointe Condos 40‐A1 

Splash Dive Center 49‐C4 

The Flamboyant 28‐C4 

The North Beach 73‐E3 

The Shak Beach Café 16‐C4 

The Yellow House 74‐D3 

The Village Inn 31‐F3 

Three Iguanas Villa 86‐E2 

Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit 17‐E3 

Toucan Lulu 75‐F3 

Tree of Life 8‐D3 

Trip N Travel 51‐C4 

Tuttifrutti Ice Cream Parlor 43‐C3 

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar 15‐C4 

Westwind Hotel 78‐D4 

Whipray Caye Lodge 32‐E5 

White Sand Villa 82‐C3 

Yello Bella 29‐F2 

Yoli’s Bar 21‐B3 

Z‐Touch Day Spa 6‐D3 

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The Placencia Breeze May 2012- Page 20 

Placencia Mommy and Baby Take on Recycling Mission 



It’s no secret. Many recyclables on the Placencia Peninsula make their way to 

the landfill or the Great Pacific Garbage Patch. It’s an unfortunate reality that 

many people do not realize that improper disposal of these plastics can threaten 

our environment and create eyesores on our cherished coastlines. 

But some people are making a difference. Ysela Zabaneh, proprietor of Z- 

Touch Beauty Salon in Placencia Village has transformed an arduous task into 

a beneficial daily activity. 

Ysela might seem like just another ordinary mom while she takes her evening 

strolls along the Placencia sidewalk and road pushing her 18-month-old son in 

his special toy car, but on closer examination you’ll see large black trash bags 

trailing from the little driver’s rear end. The two make it a priority to collect as 

many plastic bottles and containers as they can; baby is the spotter and mom 

the picker-upper. 

While the beautician spends most of her day styling, massaging, painting and 

waxing, this dirty evening job is no big deal. “It’s okay. I wash my hands. I 

take my gloves if I remember,” said Zabaneh even though she is sometimes 

attacked by ferocious red fire ants when she’s sorting through the trash piles. 

Among the plastic recyclables, Zabaneh collects water, soft drink, juice and 

detergent bottles as well as packaging in all shapes and sizes. They take home 

up to six large bags of plastic material after each stroll. That’s less plastic to 

bury at the landfill off the Peninsula and less plastic in our oceans. 

Zabaneh is not getting paid for her efforts that ultimately reduce the volume of 

garbage produced on the Peninsula, but her collection is building up points for 

her nephews attending Belize Elementary School (BES) in Belize City. Last 

year in September, BES kicked off a school house competition where the 

house that has collected the most pounds of plastic will be awarded a grand 

trophy at the end of the school year in June. According to BES Principal 

Deanna Nisbet, the school is advocating environmental awareness and earning 

income for their general operations. 

The program’s partner, Belize City-based Belize Recycling Company, travels 

to the school every two weeks to pick up the plastics Zabaneh and others have 

collected then transports the recyclables to their facility just outside the city on 

the Western Highway. There, said founder Juan-Carlos Dussan, the plastics are 

sorted and classified according to international specifications then compacted 

or grinded and shipped to companies in Central America, North America and 

Asia. These manufacturing companies transform your Placencia recyclables 

into clothes, new containers and other materials. 

Zabaneh credits several businesses and individuals in the community for saving 

their plastic bottles and containers in support of this initiative: De Tatch 

Restaurant, Seaspray Hotel, Ranguana Lodge, Sweet Potato Restaurant, 

Wendy’s Restaurant and Bar, Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar, Elsie Leslie, Denyse’s 

Originals, Wood Carvers Melissa and Tyrone, George and Lisa Westby of 

Westwind Hotel, Alvin Neal, Doran Yount of Doran’s Services, Tony Pinder 

of Tony’s Gym, Ritchies’ Bus Service and Siripohn Thakham of Siripohn’s 

Thai Massage. 

If you would like to help Ysela, save your plastic bottles and containers and let 

her know where she can retrieve them, or simply bag up the recyclables and 

throw them over her backyard fence at Z-Touch. ▪ 

BELIZE RECYCLING COMPANY 

Plastic recyclables like these bottles are compacted at a recycling facility on the 

Western Highway and shipped off around the world to manufacturing companies. 

JOLIE POLLARD 

It takes a mom, a toddler and a toy car to collect up to six trash bags of plastic 

recyclables in Placencia Village on each evening stroll.

The Placencia Breeze– May 2012- Page 21 

Placencia Launches Optimist Sailing Club 


PBTIA Director, director@placencia.com 

Placencia received a large group of sailing enthusiasts on Sunday, May 6 at 

the official launching of the Placencia Optimist Sailing Club held on the 

beach in front of South Waters Resort. 

The Club is open to youths up to age 15 and according to local organizer Alvin 

“Tuso” Cabral, 12 Placencia youths have already expressed interest in 

joining and more are welcome. At the official launching, young experienced 

sailors and instructors from the Belize Sailing Association (BzSA) in Belize 

City accompanied aspiring Placencia sailors as they took the small optimist 

dinghies out to the calm Placencia harbour. 

“This is good for the community. It is good for the kids. We would like everyone 

to support. We want parents and other villagers to come out and help 

them practice,” said Mr. Cabral. 

Annual membership only costs youths $25. And adults who want to assist in 

the initiative pay a $50 annual membership fee. According to the BzSA, the 

parent body of the club, it costs $200 to support the instruction of each young 

sailor for the year and each optimist dinghy costs $3,500. Mr. Cabral said that 

he would like to see at least 10 dinghies in Placencia. 

Thanks to generous local donors, the Placencia Optimist Sailing Club has 

already received sponsorship for three dinghies totaling a contribution of 

$10,500. These sponsors include Paul and Gail Petit, Paul Hagopian and Salvador 

and Gillian Zabaneh. 

Secretary of the BzSA Alan Usher, said the Optimist Sailing Club is an exciting 

opportunity for Placencia youths to participate in international competitions. 

This October, prepared sailors will be traveling to Valle de Bravo, 

Mexico for the Optimist North American Championship, but it will take 

some time and instruction for new Placencia members to reach the level necessary 

for competition. According to Usher, because of the Belize Sailing 

Association’s full membership in the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), 

members in Belize including youths in the Placencia Club can enter any competition 

in the world. 

Placencia is the most recent addition to the BzSA whose other members include 

clubs in Belize City, Belmopan, Corozal, Caye Caulker, Honey Camp 

Lagoon and San Pedro, Ambergris. The Optimist program, launched a year ago with 26 racecertified 

boats, now has over one hundred boys and girls, ages up to 15 years, learning to sail. 

The BzSA supports seven regattas annually and has lodged with the ISAF its long term plan 

for support under the International Optimist Class solidarity program to enter the Olympics in 

the year 2016 with the Laser Standard and Radial, 2020 with crewed sailboats, and 2024 with 

multihulls. 

To support the newly launched Placencia Optimist Club with sponsorship or supervision and 

instruction, contact local organizers Alvin and Maria Cabral at 620-7320 or at southwatersresort@yahoo.com. 

Boat sponsors receive their individual or business name/logo on the side of 

the boat. 

Other sponsorship 

opportunities: 

Placencia Optimist Sailing Club is 

in need of the following items 

needed for participants ranging 

from ages 8 to 15. New or used in 

good condition are accepted. 

• Life jackets (preferably waistcoat 

styles.) 

• Short finger sailing gloves 

• Water booties or water shoes 

• Optimist Club training sails 

Please contact the club’s organizers 

for more details on these items. 

CAUTION: 

Boats traveling the Placencia 

harbour are strongly advised 

to take caution and slow 

down on weekends when the 

children are learning how to sail. 

Large waves can flip the optimist 

dinghies. 

The Placencia Breeze/ MUZAMANZIE PHOTOGRAPHY 

Seven-year-old Victor Zabaneh tests his sailing skills on an optimist dinghy, which 

was sponsored by Belize Telemedia Limited.

Efforts Underway to Connect 

Restaurants With Farmers 

By Lyra Spang 

PhD Candidate, Food Anthropology, lyraspang@yahoo.com 

Stann Creek District farmers produce a lot of food – but more of it could 

make its way to our Peninsula. A project which began in 2011 is trying to do 

just that. 

It is a major combined effort, which links farmers, vendors and local restaurants 

– and involves cooperation from the Belize Ministry of Agriculture, 

Stann Creek Agricultural Extension agents, Peninsula chefs and restaurant 

managers, Indiana University’s Food Studies Program and Department of 

Anthropology, the Placencia Chapter of the Belize Tourism Industry Association 

and the Peninsula Citizens for Sustainable Development. 

This project is not without precedent in the Stann Creek District: a successful 

farm-to-restaurant initiative exists in Hopkins where micro-farmers supply 

several restaurants with specialty products for the tourism market. 

To kick off the initiative, Stann Creek Extension Agents and representatives 

of the Ministry of Agriculture recently met with farmers within a 30-mile 

radius of the Placencia Peninsula and determined that farmers in Red Bank 

and Santa Rosa Villages are especially eager to participate in the Placencia 

food market. They compiled a list of products currently grown in Stann 

Creek for comparison with lists of products regularly used by restaurants on 

the Peninsula. The Ministry of Agriculture and local chefs are also investigating 

specialty products that Stann Creek farmers can produce. 

The next step of the project will tentatively take place Monday, 2 nd July 2012, 

when farmers from Red Bank and Santa Rosa will visit the Peninsula to meet 

chefs, tour restaurant kitchens and observe local restaurant operations. The 

purpose of this visit is to allow restaurant operators and chefs to demonstrate 

the type and quality of goods they need, and to provide farmers with information 

on how their products will be used. 

Farmers will then display samples of products at a meeting location (to be 

determined) in downtown Placencia so that interested persons can see what 

products are available and speak with the farmers directly. We hope to see 

everyone out to take advantage of this opportunity to buy local and support 

our Stann Creek farmers. Interested produce vendors, chefs and restaurant 

managers will also have the opportunity to visit local farm operations at a 

future date. 

For further information or to get involved in the project, contact current project 

coordinators, Dr. Richard Wilk of Indiana University 

(wilkr@indiana.edu), Lyra Spang, a doctoral candidate at the University of 

Indiana (lyraspang@yahoo.com or 664-8699) or Fernando Tzib of the Belize 

Ministry of Agriculture (sukunmayaworld@hotmail.com). 

Special thanks to participating restaurants in our previous meetings: De Tatch, 

Singing Sands, Rumfish y Vino and Robert’s Grove. We hope to hear from 

more restaurants! ▪ 


The Placencia Breeze– May 2012- Page 23

Rotary Club of Placencia News 

April saw Bingo continuing for the Rotary Club of Placencia, continued 

planning and work on ongoing projects, a Fireside, preparations for the 

new Rotary Year (beginning July 1, 2012), and the induction of a new 

member. 

BINGO 

The Bingo games continued in April with many lucky winners, but, no one 

winning the progressive jackpot. On April 12, an enthusiastic crowd gathered 

for a chance to win over $3000 in the progressive jackpot game and 

the winners were Keith (2 time winner), Therese, Suzie (4 time winner), 

Sonny (split pot with Suzie), Kim, and Dickie. The winner of the jackpot 

game was Celia who, despite not winning the big prize, still walked away 

with a nice pot. 

On April 26, a large crowd gathered for a chance at the big money. Unfortunately, 

the list of winners was misplaced, but, we can tell you that Ivan 

was a big winner (3 times in the regular games). The jackpot game winner 

was, of course the way the evening went, Ivan who, despite 58 numbers 

being called for the progressive jackpot, did not cash in on the big prize, 

but still won a nice pot. 

Yet another large, enthusiastic crowd filled J-Dees for another shot at the 

big jackpot. The lucky winners were Cheryl, Dave, Ally, Danny (2 time 

winner), Therese, Danny and Dave (split pot), Celia, and Denis. The progressive 

jackpot, despite 61 numbers being called, was still not won, but, 

Theresa and Demintri split a pot of $250. 

Bingo will be held every 2 weeks from this point on (instead of the 1 st and 

3 rd Thursdays), so, mark your calendars to make sure you don’t miss out 

on a chance to win the big money. Several changes are being contemplated 

in an effort to make the games more fun and give more people a better 

chance to win, so, please come out and play to see what we have in store 

for you. 

As always, we wish to thank all that come out to play and support their 

community and we wish to give special thanks to Kathy Anglin for calling 

the games and J-Dees for providing an excellent venue. 

DEFIBRILLATOR 

The proceeds from several of the latest Bingo games have been designated 

for the purchase of a much needed defibrillator for the Clinic and we are 

very close to our goal to purchase one with several sets of spare electrodes. 

Thanks to the extreme generosity of Marcus S. Betts, AIBD of Hood 

River, Oregon, USA, who donated a defibrillator through our Club, the 

Village will have 2 when our Club’s purchase is completed. These devices 

can make the difference between life and death and we are hoping that 

more will be donated or purchased in the future. Donations like this from 

people like Mr. Betts all help make our community a better and safer place 

and we wish to extend our heartfelt thanks to Mr. Betts for his donation. 

NEW MEMBER 

For the past few months, we have had the pleasure of working with Lynn 

Ann Snellman, who has generously volunteered her time to help out with 

many of our projects. Early in April, on her birthday (we won’t say which 

one), we had the extreme pleasure of inducting Lynn Ann as a member of 

the Rotary Club of Placencia. Her involvement in the past has been a tremendous 

help on various projects and we look forward to working with 

her more in the future. Members like Lynn Ann make the work we do possible 

and we hope that more members of the community will step forward 

and join us in making this beautiful place we live the best it can be. 

FIRESIDE 

April 28 saw a group of Placencia Rotarians and their spouses and guests 

boarding boats for our latest Fireside (Rotary parties that are generally 

held 4 times every Rotary Year) at Ivan Leslie, Jr.’s beautiful caye. The 

day, as always, featured good food and great company with the added bonuses 

of a nice boat ride out and back and some excellent snorkeling right 

off the caye. We wish to thank Ivan for hosting the party and providing 

transportation to the caye as well as Harald Wallen and Sonny Vernon for 

also transporting us out and back. These parties are always a good time to 

enjoy each other’s company, reflect on the good things we have tried to 

accomplish, and talk about plans for the future in a relaxed, informal setting. 

PAINTING 

Saturday May 12 saw a group of Rotarians and volunteers gather to paint 

the firehouse and the fence at the cemetery. We are pleased to announce 

that, despite some touch up work being required, both of these projects are 

essentially completed. We wish to thank the Rotarians that showed up to 

work and Kathy, Lynn. Dick and Lynn (yes there were 2) for their help. 


UPCOMING/ONGOING 

We have many projects of varying sizes in the works and expect to complete 

many of them in the near future as funding has been obtained for additional 

work at the St. Alphonsus preschool in Seine Bight and the construction of 

picnic tables and benches for the ball field and on the beach, as well as several 

other projects. Our next big event will be the Annual Senior Lunch to be held 

in May, as we gather senior citizens from Seine Bight and Placencia to honor 

them for all that they mean to our community, serve them lunch, and provide 

them with an opportunity to visit with old friends and make new friends. This 

has become one of our Club’s favorite events and we look forward to it every 

year. Lydia Villanueva and Maretha McCullock have been hard at work planning 

this event and we have no doubt that this one will be the best yet. 

OUR CLUB 

Every year at this time, we begin to try to wrap up as much as possible from 

the Rotary Year (which runs from July to July) and begin planning for the new 

Rotary Year, which will begin on June 30 with the Handing Over Ceremony to 

be held at Laru Beya. Outgoing President Steve Wade, his officers (Suzan 

Riegal, Secretary and Sandra Steele, Treasurer) and his Board of Directors 

(Director of Club Administration Wanda Stakutis, Director of Service Projects 

and President Elect (2012-2013) Jim Weller, Director of Membership Harald 

Wallen, Director of Rotary Foundation Bob Edmunds, Past President Lydia 

Villanueva, and Director of Public Relations Greg Valiton) will hand over the 

Club operation to incoming President Jim Weller, his officers (Wanda Stakutis, 

Secretary and Sandra Steele, Treasurer) and his Board of Directors (Director of 

Club Administration Wanda Stakutis, Director of Membership Sonny Vernon, 

Director of Rotary Foundation and Past President Steve Wade, and Director of 

Service Projects and President Elect (2013-2014) Greg Valiton). We look forward 

to another successful year and, as always, will try to make the next year 

better than the last. 

Our Club currently has 20 members and we are always seeking new members 

that want to give back to their community as part of a group of great people. 

We work hard at times to get things done, but the fun we have working together 

and the sense of satisfaction we receive from helping out and giving 

back makes it all worth it. If experiencing this satisfaction appeals to you, 

please consider attending one of our meetings (Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. at 

Yoli’s, lunch is $10) to see what is happening, what is planned, and how you 

can help. ▪

PENINSULA SHOTOKAN KARATE CLASS SCHEDULE 

Held every other Wednesday and Friday in the Placencia Community Center: 

Classes start promptly at 4:30 p.m. 

For more information and registration, contact: 


Placencia Assassins: PLB Champions Defeat Police 

United 3-2 and Bash it Up With Fans at Home 


PBTIA Director, director@placencia.com 

When we boast that Placencia is the best tourism 

destination in Belize, we may hear some arguments 

from San Pedro and Cayo, but one thing is 

certain: we are number one in football. 

On Saturday night, May 12, Placencia fans 

rocked the FFB Stadium in Belmopan when the 

Assassins clinched their place in the record books 

with a 1-1 draw against Police United. It was all 

the Assassins needed to win after a 2-1 Victory in 

the first game of the finals played at the Michael 

Ashcroft Stadium in Independence Village the 

previous Saturday night. 

The Assassins were presented individual championship 

medals, a trophy and a cheque for $25,000 

from the Ministry of Education, Youth and 

Sports. The Assassins also scored big with Team 

Captain Dalton Eiley being named the Premier 

League of Belize (PLB) Most Valuable Player. 

As is Placencia custom, people partied hard. The 

following week the team paraded through Placencia 

Village on a truck booming their special victory 

song written by local tour guide Harry Neal 

with faithful fans dancing behind. The party continued 

at the Tipsy Tuna Sports Bar where fans 

collected t-shirt autographs from all their favorite 

players. 

Team Coach David “Rat” Torres opened the celebration 

with a short prayer: “Lord, continue to 

bless this Placencia Assassins team and the country 

of Belize” followed with a “One, two, three – 

ASSASSINS!!!” Reacting to the victory, team 

fan Ardie Young was busy getting her t-shirt 

signed when she said, “We produce the best. We 

expect nothing less from our boys.” 

Team Captain Dalton Eiley, who has been representing 

Placencia in tournaments for the past five 

years, said he didn’t expect to be named MVP. “I 

feel honoured, but I don’t think I deserved this. I 

got injured. My players work fuh mek I get dis 

(worked for me to get this).” The humble champion 

continued: “Coach push we farthest we 

could go. Without our coach pushing us to our 

limit, we wouldn’t reach the championship … Lot 

of long nights,” recalled Eiley. 

As for the feelings he has for his fans, “Nothing 

but love. They’ve been with us through thick and 

thin. They never leave our side. You’ve never 

seen fans like Placencia fans.” 

Placencia Assassins Manager and Part-Owner 

Dean Ferrell was also gleaming like everyone 

else on celebration night. “It feels special. Two 

different leagues. Champions in both. First team 

to accomplish that feat,” recounted Ferrell. 

For the second year in a row, the Placencia Assassins 

have fought their way to the championship 

title. In 2011 the Assassins won the Super 

League of Belize Tournament – regarded by 

some football enthusiasts as a renegade competi- 

tion as it was formed after a break 

away from the Football Federation of 

Belize (FFB) who led the Belize Premier 

Football League (BPFL). 

But this year, for any doubters, the 

Assassins proved themselves as the 

legitimate football champions of Belize 

by fighting tooth and nail for the 

first place trophy in the first ever PLB 

football tournament, the officially 

sanctioned football tournament by the 

FFB and the result of a merger of the 

BPFL and the Super League. 

Ferrell said he is proud to say that 

none of his players are getting paid. 

“They make a huge sacrifice to become 

champions.” The team manager 

also shared the reason for their win. 

“Even though we have players from 

Independence, they are related to our 

players. They know each other from 

kids. Family is the essence of our success. 

I really believe that.” 

Assistant Manager Charles Westby 

also thanked sponsorship. “This team 

relies on community support and businesses. 

We really have to express our 

appreciation to everybody who helped 

us this season.” 

JOLIE POLLARD 

Placencia Assassins MVP Dalton Eiley rides atop the truck in the 

parade and fan Jacob “Dooby” Malcom hangs on. 

The Placencia Assassins thank Re/ 

Max, Placencia Waterboard, Placencia Village Council, Hatchet Caye, Ranguana Lodge, Tipsy Tuna 

Sports Bar, Cozy Corner Hotel Beach Bar and Grill, Sea Spray Hotel, Pickled Parrott Bar and Grill, 

Omar’s Diner, De Tatch Restaurant and Bar, EMM and all other sponsors for supporting the team. ▪ 

Ardie Young gets her shirt signed by Assassins Goal Keeper Stephen “Pele” Lopez. 

JOLIE POLLARD

JOLIE POLLARD 

Left to Right: Team Manager Dean Ferrell, Assistant Manager Charles Westby, Assistant 

Coach Venancio and Coach David “Rat” Torres celebrate the end of hard work. 

Charles Westby, also with the Placencia Volunteer Fire Department blows horn in 

victory parade. 

Assassins fans dance through the streets of Placencia Village. 

PLACENCIA ASSASSINS TIMELINE 

2009 2010 2011 2012 

Made playoffs in Super 

League. 

Named “Best Team in Regular Season.” 

Placed third in Super League. 

Champions of 

Super League 

JOLIE POLLARD 

JOLIE POLLARD 

Premier League of Belize 

CHAMPIONS 


♫ Behind the Placencia 

Assassins Victory Song ♫ 

Local tour guide and now song writer, Harry Neal said he recorded 

“What a Brave Police Squad” just before the championship game with 

United Police. 

“I predicted we mih wah be (would have been) victorious,” said Neal. “I 

wanted to develop something to intimidate the police dem.” Neal said it 

only took him 45 minutes to write the catchy track. He texted the lyrics to 

team player Byron “Bomb Squad” Ferrell who is also a disc jockey. 

“Because they (Police United) were league leaders, they were overconfident,” 

explained Neal. “They were acting like champion before they were 

champions.” 

The popular chorus of the song goes: “What a brave police squad. First 

dem happy, now dem sad. (First they are happy now they are sad.) Staat 

feel good just fuh feel bad. 

(Start off feeling good just to 

feel bad.)” Another part of 

the song also pokes fun at a 

national sports writer who 

had predicted the Assassins’ 

loss in one of his articles. 

“Statsman claim BDF mih 

wah win (would’ve won)… 

if you cyaant (can’t) beat, 

den (then) join Assassins.” 

Neal said he enjoyed how 

much the fans appreciated 

the track, but noted that he 

didn’t write the song for publicity. 

“I do it as a haadcore 

fan.” ▪ 

Despite the loss against the Police 

United, Placencia Police Sergeant 

Benguche still wore his Assassins 

Champions shirt with pride. 

JOLIE POLLARD


PLACENCIA PENINSULA GUIDE 

PAID LISTINGS. TO ADVERTISE CALL 523-4045 OR E-MAIL INFO@PLACENCIA.COM 

ACCOMMODATIONS 

South of Airstrip 

Spectarte Bed and Breakfast: located in Maya Beach, delightful and 

Comfortable. Call 533-8019 or e-mail spectarte@gmail.com 

Los Porticos Villas: Luxury 2 BR villas, featuring full kitchens, washer/ 

dryer, A/C, cable TV, wireless internet & some of the most stunning views on 

the Placencia peninsula. King and/or queen beds. Sleep sofas & roll away 

beds available. Spacious bathrooms, some w/ whirlpool tubs. Freshwater pool 

and pool bar/lounge area. Complimentary bicycles for guests. Golf carts and 

kayaks available for rent. Gift shop on site. Located ¼ mile south of Placencia 

Airstrip and 1 mile north of Placencia Village. Call 523-3227 or email 

reservations@losportico.com for availability & rates. 

One World Rentals: Eight beautiful, comfortable and immaculate studios 

and apartments around an attractive courtyard . Cable TV, free wireless 

internet access, air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, private bathroom, 

fully screened, hammocks. Located in the heart of Placencia (behind the 

“Rumfish” restaurant) close to the beach, shopping and restaurants. 

www.oneworldplacencia.com. Contact Swiss owner Claudia Hardegger at 

5233103 or 6209975. Email: oneworldplacencia@yahoo.com. MC, VISA 

accepted. Rates from 49US$ plus Tax. 

Paradise Resort: Has most of the amenities & all the luxury of a large 

hotel. We are located on the ocean front. 12 A/C rooms. On site full service 

restaurant & bar, spa by the sea, all eco tours, diving, snorkeling, fishing, roof 

top Jacuzzi, Wi-Fi, dive shop, gift shop, kayak and golf cart rental. Maya & 

Tropic Air agent. Email:info@belize123.com or give us a call at 523- 

3179/503-3479 Website:www.belize123.com 

Ranguana Lodge: 5 Private ocean view cabins located right on the beach in 

the heart of Placencia Village: We have 3 private air-conditioned beach cabins 

each w/ 2 Double beds, fans, large refrigerator, coffee makers, private 

bath w/ hot/cold shower, private balcony w/ a hammock. We also have two 

other cabins with full kitchens, 2 double beds, fans, private bath with hot & 

cold shower & tub, private balcony with a hammock. Beach Palapas, beach 

chairs. Tropic Air agent, Gift shop. Phone/fax at 011-501-523-3112, E-mail: 

Ranguana@btl.net website: www.ranguanabelize.com 

Seaspray Hotel: Come share a piece of our barefoot paradise located right 

on the beach with all the ambiance of the beautiful Caribbean Sea right to the 

touch of your toes 20 rooms various style,1seaside cabana, w/great amenities, 

located amongst our tropical garden. Hot/cold water, refrigerator, ceiling fans, 

coffee makers, open air decks, private porches, AC, TV and Kitchenettes( in 

selected rooms) the original Placencia “house of blues” De Tatch is also located 

right on premises, with internet and e-mail service available, as well as 

all village and country wide information. Centrally located to all gifts shops, 

restaurants, and local business, come make us your Caribbean home away 

from home.Tel: 523-3148 Fax: 523-3346. Email: seaspray@placencia.com or 

seaspray@btl.net, www.seasprayhotel.com 

The North Beach: offers luxury suites in our sea view villa with full 

kitchens, living areas and configurations from one to five bedrooms. Each 

suite has air conditioning, ceiling fans, cable t.v. & phone. Located north 

end of the sidewalk-walking distance to services. The perfect spot to enjoy 

Placencia Village. Contact us at phone 523 -3207, e-mail 

info@thenorthbeach.com. or visit www.thenorthbeach.com 

Toucan Lulu: 5 cabanas located in quiet northern end of the village on the 

main sidewalk. A few minutes to shops & restaurants. 3 cabanas sleep up to 

4, 2 cabanas sleep up to 6. All have beach access & verandas for enjoying the 

fresh sea breezes. Check out our web site at www.toucanlulu.com , email 

reservations@toucanlulu.com, or call Kathy at 501 628 8474 

Tradewinds: Overlooking the Caribbean Sea & the Mountains of Belize! 

9 Cabanas w/ private bath, hot/cold, 2 double beds, fans, coffee maker 

(coffee provided), refrigerator & veranda w/ hammock. Tel: 523-3122; 

Email: trdewndpla@btl.net 

North of Airstrip 

Barnacle Bill's Beach Bungalows: 2 secluded bungalows on the 

beach in Maya Beach. Full kitchen, queen size bed, sleeper sofa, h/w, and 

fans. Complimentary kayaks. 5 night min. Tel/fax: 533-8010; email: taylors@btl.net; 

Website: www.barnaclebills-belize.com 

Blue Crab Beach Resort: Set on 5 acres from sea to lagoon, offers 4 

beachfront A/C rooms and two thatch cabanas. Home of Goss Chocolate. Tel: 

523-3544; Fax: 523-3543; Email: sales@bluecrabbeach.com 

Green Parrot Beach Houses: Maya Beach: 6 mahogany beach houses, 

loft bedrooms, fold out sofa, kitchenette & bath on main floor. 2 bay leaf 

thatch cabanas w/ garden showers & private beach. Tel/FAX: 523-2488; Email: 

greenparrot@btl.net; Website: www.greenparrot-belize.com 

Miller’s Landing: Natural Belizean-style cabanas, lush tropical gardens, 

clean secluded beach, pool w/ thatch bar, Wi-Fi, comp. breakfast, comp kayaks, 

bikes, restaurant w/ healthy specials daily, awesome pizza 523-3010. 

Singing Sands Inn: Located on a beautiful stretch of Maya Beach featuring 

6 private, thatched cabanas with own bath and patio as well as 2 garden 

view flats. Bonefish Grille full service restaurant and bar on-site serving 

breakfast, lunch and dinner along with daily specials and Happy Hour 4 – 6 

pm. Gorgeous landscaping. Swimming pool with relaxing deck area. Free Wi- 

Fi available. Bicycles complimentary for guests. Kayaks, pedal boats and golf 

cart available for rent. Tel: 533-3022 Email: info@singingsands.com Website: 

www.singingsands.com 

The Inn at Robert’s Grove: Placencia’s most complete resort. Beachfront 

accommodations w/2 Restaurants Seaside and Habanero, 3 Pools, Conference 

Center, Tennis Court, Gym, FREE Wifi, Gift Shop, Full Service Dive 

Center, Marina, Gas and butane station. Kayaks, Windsurfers, Hobie Cats and 

bikes. Kayak, Paddle Boat and golf cart rentals and sales. 

www.robertsgrove.com, info@robertsgrove.com. For more info cal us @ 523- 

3565! 

The Placencia Hotel: A lavish Caribbean escape with European flare, 

The Placencia Hotel is a one of the most spectacular and pristine ocean front 

property in Belize. The newest and luxurious resort boasts 90 first class accommodations 

starting frm Sea front Villas to Condominium Suites. Finest 

restaurants, with exquisite cuisines, first class service and amenities to indulge 

every vacationer’s dream. The exclusive private beach and the easy 

access to the main land will let you discover a world of opportunities from 

one location. Tel: 533-4110 or email: info@theplacencia.com. 

At The Cayes 

Ranguana Caye: Ranguana Caye is a 2 acre island located right on the reef 

with 3 rustic cabanas and a view that will blow your mind! Food, drinks, 

Moorings and all the Caribbean Breeze you can handle are available. Prime 

Diving and Fishing location. Come for a day, a night or more. Reservation 

day trips or lodging call 523-3565 

Robert’s Caye: Robert’s Caye is just 10 miles from Placencia (1/2 hour 

by boat) a one acre island with 4 charming cabanas built partially over the 

water. Each cabana is outfitted w/ a king bed, full bathroom, hot and cold 

running showers, and a private terrace with hammocks. A small restaurant 

and bar, also built over the water, serves three meals daily. An deal setting for 

honeymooners and sportsmen alike, this “swept away” island paradise is surrounded 

by crystal clear water. The nearby flats are renowned for fishing as 

well. Kayaks and snorkeling gear are complimentary to is island guests. Come 

for a day, a night or more. Reservation for day trips or lodging call 523-3565 

Whipray Caye Lodge: Whipray Caye is a magical private island in the 

heart of some of the best fly fishing flats in the world. This caye has room to 

roam, with two spacious 2-room guest cabanas, private bath in each room, 

and verandas facing a glorious Belizean sunrise. Hearty family-style meals 

are served in our thatched roof restaurant and "Sea Urchin Bar". Enjoy the 

natural unspoiled beauty of the coral reef surrounding the caye, chock full of 

beautiful tropical fish of all shapes and sizes, rays, sharks, turtles, crab, and 

even the occasional manatee, all nurtured by the abundant mangroves on the 

southern half of the caye. Owner and renowned fly fishing guide Julian 

Cabral and his wife Beverly will make your stay a memorable one. PHONE: 

501-608-8130, CELL: 501-610-1068, EMAIL: whipraycaye@yahoo.com, 

WEB: www.whipraycayelodge.com 

MEALS 

South of Airstrip 

De'Tatch Seafood Beach Grill & Bar -Serving the very best in Seafood 

and Local Cuisines. Open Mon-Sunday (Closed... on Wed)7am until 

10pm for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner (daily and nightly lunch & seafood 

dinner special). Come Enjoy the Perfect View (beach front), Great food, 

Great drink and Music to sooth the soul. Internet & Wireless also available. 

For Info or Take out orders please call #503-3385

Pickled Parrot Pizza Bar & Grill: Thatched restaurant serving seafood, 

homemade PIZZA, burgers, salads & daily specials. Great tropical blender 

drinks & ice cold Belikin. Open Noon - 8pm Mon - Sat Tel: 624-2651 Open 

17years in the heart of the village! Home of the Ten 'Dalla' Lunch &the infamous 

"Parrot Piss"! 

Wendy’s Creole Restaurant & Bar: Fine dining in A/C comfort or 

outdoor on the Patio. Specializing in Spanish & Creole. Open 7 days a week 

for breakfast, lunch & dinner 7am - 10pm. Located on the Main Road. Visa & 

MC accepted. Ph: 523-3335 Email: wendylemus02@hotmail.com 

Dawn’s Grill n Go Restaurant: Open for Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner. 

Daily specials feature Belizean favorites like escabeche, stewed gibnut, roast 

chicken w/rice n beans. Try curry, Creole or garlic seafood or grilled pork 

chops w/ sweet & sour sauce & more for dinner! Ph: 602-9302. Located along 

Main Road b/w Carol’s Cabanas & BTL, corner of Kubaaly Street. 

The Purple Space Monkey Bar & Grill: Fun for all the family! 

Good eats, drinks, cocktails and exclusive purple and yellow ice cream. 

Don’t be a stranger. Come say hi to the monkey : ) Call: 620-2140 

North of Airstrip 

DANUBE Restaurant, EAT – DRINK – RELAX in a romantic atmosphere. 

A/C indoor, lounge area outdoor. Austrian and International Specialties, 

fish and vegetarian dishes, great desserts, large wine menu & cigars. Dice 

your FREE Belikin beer between 4:30-6pm. Open MON - FRI from 4:30pm. 

Ph: 610-0132, restaurant@danubebelize.com, visit www.danubebelize.com 

Delite Café at Maya Beach. Get cracking with a delicious early bird 

breakfast or come for our full menu, soups, roast beef sandwiches, designer 

bocas ,decadent desserts and daily specials made with fresh natural produce. 

Licensed restaurant with cultural and waterfall rooms just perfect for relaxation 

and rejuvenation. open 7am to 4 pm closed Wednesdays. Spectarte Art 

and Garden Gallery 533 8019, 604 8910 or 629 3286 for information and reservations. 

Green Parrot Restaurant: On the beach at Maya Beach. Our chef 

changes the menu daily and features a wide variety of local and international 

cuisine. We feature seafood and tropical dishes. For reservations call 523- 

2488. Email: greenparot@btl.net 

Habanero Mexican Restaurant & Bar @ Robert’s Grove – Lagoon 

side Fiesta time! Casual and fun Habanero serves up Mexican food w/ a 

Belizean flair. Now open from 12 noon – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 

523-3565! 

Quarterdeck Restaurant & Bar at Laru Beya presents “Belizean 

Buffet Night” from 6:30 pm- 9 pm…with Live entertainment… 

Complimentary pick up and drop off within Placencia Village & Maya 

Beach...For reservations call 523-3476. 

Singing Sands Inn: Enjoy the delicious cuisine and ambiance of the 

Bonefish Grille. Our open-air, full service restaurant located on the beach, 

specializes in traditional Asian, as well as Italian and French influenced 

dishes. Daily Lunch and Dinner Specials as well as Happy Hour Menu. Open 

7 days a week. For reservations or more information call 533-3022 or email 

info@singingsands.com. 

The Inn At Robert’s Grove: Seaside Restaurant @ Robert’s Grove – 

Romantic Fine Dining with a world class menu and wine cellar. One of Belize’s 

most consistent restaurants quoted Fodor’s 2010 edition. The Seaside 

Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner and is open 7 days a week, 365 

days a year from 7am – 10pm. Dinner Pick-ups available 523-3565! 

The Placencia Hotel: Largest pool in Belize, complete with swim up bar 

and restaurant area. Main Dining Room in Air Conditioned, beach front building, 

with outdoor dining also available. Third restaurant and bar area at the 

end of The Great Pier. Four thousand foot pier head accommodates guest in 

the lap of luxury. Open every day. Beach Bar 10a.m.-7p.m. Pier Bar 10 a.m. 

-10p.m. Main Dining 6 a.m.-10:30 p.m. Call 533-4110 for pick up of any 

number over 4 guests for breakfast, lunch or dinner. 

Whipray Caye Lodge: see accommodation for info about our restaurant 

& bar. 

CHEERS - 

Placencia Peninsula Bars 

Barefoot Bar: Open everyday 11:30 am - midnight.! Located on the Main 

Road - the party never stops! Live music Thurs - Sun nights. Happy hour, 

lunch hour beer specials, largest drink menu around, full moon parties & 


more! Creative lunch/dinner specials. Barefoot Bar is all about Stiff Drinks - 

Tasty Food - Good Times! Tel:523-3515. Follow us on Facebook! 

J-Byrd’s: Local Bar by the Seaside docks. Open daily from 10am to 12pm. 

And live music every Friday’s Tel :523-3412 

The Placencia Hotel: Three restaurants and three bars to better serve 

you. Margarita Monday with at least 10 different margaritas to tempt your 

taste buds!! Poolside open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Pier Head bar 10 a.m. to 10 

p.m. Main Bars 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Drinks menu, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. happy hour 

on local rum mixes at Pier Head Bar, Ice Cold Belikin and a variety of 

Blended Mixes. Credit cards accepted. Phone 533-4110 for reservation for 

pick up of groups 4 or more. 

Coffee Shop 

Above Grounds Coffee. Fresh roasted Guatemalan coffees, baked 

goods and juices. Shaded deck in a jungle setting. Across from Wendy’s Restaurant 

in the village. Daily 7am-4pm except Sundays 8am-noonFree high 

speed Wi-Fi with purchase, Skype friendly. Tel: 634 3212 

Gift Shops & Art Galleries 

Green Parrot Gift Shop: The in-place to shop on the peninsula. Featuring 

a wide variety of Belizean, Guatemalan, & Central American crafts. 

Lola’s Art: In Seine Bight Village open from 7am-6pm. Phone 523-3342 

Los Porticos Villas - Gift shop features Belizean arts and crafts, clothing, 

books on Mayan history and Belizean cooking, maps, postcards, footwear, 

cold drinks and much more. Call 523-3227 for more information. 

Placencia Bazaar Gift Shop - simply the best! Original pottery, jewelry, 

arts and crafts...everything from souvenir spoons to Bazaar Art. Maya 

Island Air Agent. Located on the main street, next door to Scotia Bank. Summer 

hours: Open (most!!) every day 9am-1pm and again from 4pm-7pm and 

by appointment! Tel 523 4309. 

Spectarte Art and Garden Gallery offers a cornucopia of art from 

Belizean artisans and designers . A delightful experience. 533 8019 

closed Wednesday 

TOUR PROVIDERS 

Avadon Divers: Dive into Belize w/ our full service PADI Dive Centre 

in Placencia, just south of the airstrip. We have 5-Star all-inclusive packages 

for dive & snorkel trips that include new SCUBAPRO equipment. Our spacious 

46' Newton Dive Special Boat features a restroom & fresh water 

shower. Our Instructors teach scuba for kids from ages 8 to 80 ☺, advanced 

courses & dive pro levels. We also offer jungle, cave & Mayan ruin adventure 

tours. E-mail: anne-marie@avadondiversbelize.com 

Website: www.avadondiversbelize.com Call us at 503- 3577 or 523-3577. 

The Placencia Hotel: tour operators specializing in snorkeling tours, 

inland excursions, Monkey River, fishing, Scuba Diving, Island to Island 

Kayaking, Maya Ruins, Cave Tubing or Fly fishing . We do special charters 

as well. We offer all new equipment, local guides and quality service. Call 

533-4110 for booking. Fax: 533-4112, Email: info@theplacencia.com Website: 

www.theplacencia.com 

Dive & Tour with Robert’s Grove – Feeling adventurous?? Our 

PADI 5 star Dive Center offers daily snorkeling, diving and certification 

courses and boasts some of the tastiest lunches, best tour guides in the country, 

and ‘The Dorado’ our 48 ft. Pro Dive Boat! Nitrox and specialty Dive 

Courses available. Inland, Fishing, private charters, Whale Shark, Manatee, 

Monkey River and Inland tours also on the Tour Menu for more info call 523- 

3565! 

Seahorse Dive Shop: Offers SCUBA Certification, snorkeling, fishing, 

river trips & charters. Call Brian Young (office) 523-3166; (home) 523-3356; 

Email: seahorse@btl.net; Website: www.belizescuba.com 

Singing Sands Inn offers inshore or offshore fishing excursions right off 

of our dock! Join us on our 31’ Cape Horn for a fantastic day of angling action. 

We can arrange any tour whether inland or water including Monkey 

River, Mayan Ruins, snorkelling, diving, and much more. Call 533-3022 or 

email info@singingsands.com 

Splash Dive Center - PADI Proud Member. Experience Belize w/ 

Splash! Ph: 523-3058/3080 or 620-6649. Email patricia@splashbelize.com 

visit www.splashbelize.com 

Trip N Travel: Saltwater & Jungle Adventures. Tel: 523-3205 Email:

STUDENT 

OF 

MONTH 

THE 

St. John’s Memorial Anglican Primary School, Placencia Village: 

February: 

Erica Howarth, Infant I 

Nyah Young, Infant II 

Shane Vernon, Infant II 

Isiah Mayen, Standard I 

Jazmine Gaudino, Standard II 

Adamas Clark, Standard III 

Jaymar Clark, Standard IV 

Marlon Delacruz, Standard V 

Carrey Coleman, Standard VI 

March: 

Keely Faux, Infant I 

Demera Neal, Infant II 

Jade Young, Infant II 

Kelsy Salazar, Standard I 

Dominic Tut, Standard II 

Wilson Rivera, Standard III 

Thalia Vernon, Standard IV 

Asia Eiley, Standard V 

Leah Lopez, Standard VI 

JOLIE POLLARD 

JOLIE POLLARD 


St. Alphonsus R.C. Primary School, 

Seine Bight Village: 

April: 

Kyle Ramirez, Infant I 

Tasha Ramos, Infant I 

Taysean Palacio, Infant II W 

Ashawn Martinez, Infant II L 

Myrisha Flores, Standard I E 

Nestor Teul, Standard II F 

Pedro Aguilar, Standard II R 

Radford Cacho, Standard III C 

Dennis Nissen, Standard III A. P. 

Henry Aguilar, Standard IV A 

Zion Castillo, Standard IV M 

Jarmil Ramirez, Standard V H. P. 

Claudia Martinez, Standard VI G 

Akeem Joseph, Standard VI C 

Special thanks to Placencia Rotarian 

Maretha McCullock, PBTIA’s Apolo 

Caliz and school principals and 

teachers for organizing. 

In collaboration with educators at the two 

primary schools on the Placencia Peninsula, 

the Student of the Month Programme 

recognizes one student from each classroom 

who exemplifies good behavior and 

demonstrates academic excellence. Each 

student is presented a certificate in front of 

their peers and school staff at a special 

ceremony during campus assembly. Parents 

and guardians are encouraged to motivate 

their children to strive for this special honour! 

CONGRATS TO ALL WINNERS! 

JOLIE POLLARD

lgodfrey@btl.net. Located on Main Street & Bruk Pat in Placencia Office 

Supply 

SERVICES 

Chocolatier 

Goss Chocolate Goss Chocolate & cocoa powder made & sold exclusively 

in Belize. 100% organically grown Belizean cacao, Belizean cane 

sugar, whole vanilla bean. Now sold in fine stores, hotels, & restaurants on 

the Peninsula & throughout Belize. ph 523-3544 www.GossChocolate.com 

Health & Fitness 

Tony’s Gym/Belize Fit We have a small CrossFit Gym. By appointment 

only. www.belizefit.com Phone: 631-7427 

Food Markets 

Wallen’s Market: Serving Placencia with fresh produce, dry goods, & 

specialty items. Wholesale/retail. Tel: 523-3128; Hardware Tel: 503-3316 or 

523-3523; Pharmacy Tel. 523-3346. email wallensmarket@yahoo.com Serving 

the peninsula for over 25 years!! Located across from the sport field. 

Internet Access 

Placencia Office Supply: INTERNET, Printing, Stationary, SMART – 

GimmeDalla, Sales, Collections. P. 523-3205 or plaofficesupply@gmail.com 

Photography 

Muzamanzie Photography – contact us for wedding photographs, 

portraits, web & brochure photographs. Tel# 523-3563 or 603-5143 email: 

muzamanzie@yahoo.com 

Real Estate 

CPC Real Estate Solutions - is your trusted real estate broker in Belize. 

We have over 20 years experience helping clients with their real estate 

transactions and take pride in assisting you with your property 

purchase. Please visit our office next to the tourism office or call us at 672- 

9000 or visit: www.belizeproperty.com 

The Placencia Hotel : Beachfront & Beach view condominiums, Lagoon 

and Canal Front lots and homes with private boat docks in our planned, gated 

community, offering full service and amenities. Full on site management and 

rental through The Placencia Hotel for all of our property options. Please call 

533-4110 or 533-4112 or email madeleine@theplacencia.com to meet with 

our agents and view our piece of paradise! Website: www.theplacencia.com 

Airlines 

Tropic Air: The Airline of Belize. Over 180 daily scheduled flights 

throughout Belize. Now flying nonstop to Honduras on Mon, Wed & Fri. 

Charters to remote and exotic places. For reservations call 523-3410. 

Rentals (Golf Carts, Auto, Bicycles) 

Sandhill Ltd: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks, and pedal 

boats. Hourly, daily or weekly rates available. Call 523-4017 or email 

info@silbelize.com. 

Singing Sands Inn: Rentals of reliable golf carts, bicycles, kayaks 

(including clear bottom), two person catamarans, snorkel gear and pedal boats 

by the hour, half day, full day or weekly. Located in Maya beach. Call 533- 

3022 or email info@singingsands.com. 

Shipping Service 

BelizeShip.com- Your buying and shipping service from USA to Big 

Creek Port or by air contact: belizemail@comcast.net or USA 404.988.1300 

Spa, Massage & Physical Therapy 

The Placencia Hotel: Our third floor lookout is the perfect spot to have 

your massage done!! We offer Swedish and Shiatzu Massage, facials, manicures 

& pedicure. Our treatments can be tailor made to suit any request. For 

reservation call 520-4110. 

Sea Spa @ Robert’s Grove – Now offering Thai Massage, our Sea Spa 

is manned by professional therapists each w/ their own unique style. Treatments 

include; Several massage styles, Facials, Body Wraps, Body Scrubs/ 

Polish, Reiki Energy, Sunburn Special, Coconut Hair Rinse and of course 

Manis & Pedis for Barefoot perfect feet! All treatments offered in our newly 

appointed oceanfront spa, at the end of our 250 ft pier or in a rooftop setting 

w/ panoramic views of the Caribbean Sea! For more info call 523-3565! 


Siripohn’s Thai Massage: Therapist from Thailand - Thai Massage, 

Essential Oil, Swedish, Jet Lag, Back & Shoulders, Foot Massage, Body 

Treatments, & Facial Treatments. Open 10 am to 6 pm. Call 620-8718 or 

600-0375, email: jenjira01@yahoo.com - Kob Khun Ka. 

Wedding Planning 

The Placencia Hotel: Our 90 rooms can easily accommodate your weddings 

quest, family and friends. The Placencia Hotel boasts the largest selection 

of on-site wedding and reception locations. You can choose from our 

spacious pool deck, extensive beach, scenic and spacious pier deck or 

thatched pier restaurants, dramatic and spacious third floor viewing deck or 

adjacent beachfront chapel, whichever is the perfect choice for you. We also 

offer our own on site full service Wedding Planner/Special Event Coordinator 

Tara Westby– Hotel Coordinator Please call: 520-4110, Fax: 520-4112 or 

email; info@theplacencia.com or tara@theplacencia.com Website: 

www.theplacencia.com 

CHURCHES 

St. John’s Memorial - Placencia Anglican (Episcopal) 

Church: Sunday services at 8:00 a.m. . 

Ministries of the Son of God Church - Seine Bight Village 

Wednesday Bible Studies -6:30 pm, Thursday Youth Choir Practice - 6:30 

pm, Friday Youth Night - 6:00 pm, Saturday Adult Choir Practice - 6:30 pm, 

Sunday Service - 8:30 am & Sunday Night Service - 6:30 pm. Reverend Don 

Palmer. Phone 523-3301 or email cbelize@btl.net 

Calvary Chapel of the Placencia Peninsula (Plantation 

Chapel) : Sunday Service: 10:30 a.m. (Sunday School Provided). 6:30 

p.m. (Seine Bight Village). Wedensday: Ladies Bible Study– 6:30 p.m. Mens 

fellowship/ study- 6:30 p.m. Non denominational Church: call Pastor Jim 

Mensie for more information 523-3362. 

Seventh Day Adventists: Services Fridays at sunset; Saturdays 9:00 

a.m. Lay ministers. U. Torres - Tel# 503 2270 

Seine Bight Catholic Church: Services Sundays 8:00 a.m. Seine Bight 

Village. Lay ministers. Catholic (lay) - Mrs Dora. Williams Tel# 523 3527 or 

523 3564 

Worship Center: Bible Study – Wednesday 7:00 p.m. – until. Services: 

Sunday 7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday School: 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Non 

Denominational - Pst. Moore - Tel# 523 3333 

GETTING AROUND 

De Express Boat: P. 626-8835. Departs Placencia Shell Dock- 9:30 a.m. 

Arrives Big Creek 10 a.m. Departs - 11:00 am. Arrives Puerto Cortez, Honduras, 

2 pm. at Laguna. Return trip – Monday: Departs Puerto Cortez, Honduras 

10 am. Arrives Big Creek 12 noon. Departs - 1:30 p.m. Arrives Placencia 

2 pm. Tel: 523-4045. Tickets available at the Placencia Tourism Center for 

BZ$120. 

Hokey Pokey Boat: P. 523-2376. Placencia (MnM Dock) → Independence/Mango 

Creek: 6:45a.m, 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 4 p.m, 5 p.m 

and 6 p.m. (except on Sundays). Independence/Mango Creek → Placencia: 

6:30 a.m., 7:30a.m., 8a.m., 11:00 am, 12:00 pm, 2:30p.m, & 4:30p.m. 

Ritchie’s Bus: 523-3806. Placencia → Dangriga: Monday thru Saturday: 

6 a.m.; 7 a.m.; 12:45 p.m.; 2:30 p.m. Sundays: 7 a .m.; 12:45 pm; 2:30 p.m. 

Dangriga → Placencia : Monday thru Saturday: 11 a.m.; 2 p.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 

p.m. Sundays: 11 a.m.; 4:30 p.m.; 6 p.m. 

ADO: Leaves from Belize City at 7:30 p.m. to Tulum, Playa Del Carmen 

and Cancun, Mexico. Tickets must be purchased at bus terminal in Belize 

City. 

Tropic Air: P. 523-3410 

Maya Island Air: P. 523-3472 

BANKING 

Atlantic Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 

8 am - 4 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 

523-3431. 

Belize Bank Ltd: Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 3 pm & Friday 

8 am - 4:30 pm. ATM Services: Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American 

Express. Phone: 523-3144. 

Scotiabank Belize Ltd. Opening Hours Monday -Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm, 

Friday 8 am - 3:30 pm, & Saturday 9 am - 11:30 am. ATM Services: Visa, 

MasterCard, Cirrus, & Plus. Phone: 523-3277.

EMERGENCIES 

Belize Emergency Response Team: 223-3292 

Placencia Medical Center: 503-3326 Located behind the 

school, Placencia Village. Opening hours are Monday thru Friday 

8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. After these hours, Dr. 

Alexis Caballero will see only extreme emergencies such as Heart 

Attack, Stroke, Asthma Attack, Accident, and Severe Allergy 

Reaction. Note: Weekdays and weekends after 5 p.m., Dr. Alexis 

works by appointments only. 

Seine Bight Medical Center: 523-3328 

Independence Medical Center: 523-2167 

POLICE: 

Placencia Police Station: 503-3142 

Officer in Charge: Sgt. Benguche, 633-8287 

PC #1109 Jeff Augustine: 665-2972 

PC #80 Dorian Chee: 630-4890 

SC Omar Castillo: 661-1523 

Placencia Tourism Police: 503-3181 

Officer in Charge: Yadira Jones, 665-3756 

Seine Bight Police Station: 503-3148 

Independence Police Station: 523-2022 

FIRE EMERGENCIES: 626-0667 

• POLICE PLACENCIA: 503-3142 

• SEINE BIGHT POLICE: 503-3148 

• KATHY ANGLIN: 626-0667 

• PHILLIP MOLINA: 503-3222 


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10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. 

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