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sargassum season starts early

Early Sargassum Arrival Signals Busy Season Ahead for San Pedro

San Pedro’s coastline is once again facing an all-too-familiar challenge as hoteliers and beach vendors reported earlier-than-usual sargassum landings on February 23rd. The unexpected early arrival has already prompted urgent cleanup efforts and renewed planning across the tourism community as the island prepares for the months ahead. For many businesses

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First Confirmed Case of Chikungunya in Belize

As anticipated and now confirmed through the country’s regional reference laboratory, Belize’s Ministry of Health has received confirmation of a positive laboratory result for Chikungunya from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA) in Trinidad

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Belize Hits 1 Million Mark in Tourist Arrivals!

As of October 2014, Belize has seen one million visitors into the country, through overnight and cruise arrivals, two months earlier than forecasted. In October, tourist arrivals increased by 6.7%, exceeding the initial projection

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Sanpedrana Cecilia Lara Celebrates 100 Years

SanPedrana Mrs. Cecilia Lara celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday November 9, 2014. Her many relatives organized a party for San Pedro community’s one and only centenarian; a party that included a huge five-tier

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