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Ceiba Beach Resort And Residences, Belize

Ceiba Beach resort is a great place to relax and re-energize yourself along the tranquil waters of the Caribbean Sea.

The roads, canals, cable, and water have been completed for the residences on the lagoon side, overlooking the Placencia Lagoon and stunning Mayan Mountains. Large, private, and secure residential lots all feature over 100′ of waterfront with full access to the lagoon. Build your dream home on these spacious lots and then moor your favorite water toys at your private dock.

The lagoon residences have an available in-house design and build team that can work with you to build your beautiful Caribbean dream home. There will also be an on-site management team that will be able to take care of your home with property management services available, should you chose to rent it when you’re away.

The Ceiba Beach Resort will be located across the road on the beach side where you will have expansive Caribbean views. The resort will offer all residence owners full use of all services and amenities, including a large swimming pool for you and your family to enjoy.

Lots range from $99,000 to $199,000. The lots have electric and water connections ready for new construction. The estimated building cost is around $130 per sq.ft. The In-House Architect is ready to help you customize your home to suit your needs and taste if you chose to go a custom route.

For more information visit our website at http://www.belizeproperty.com/l/801

Buy Belize Real Estate with CPC. Your trusted broker in sunny Belize!

Belize is a unique location overflowing with investment opportunities; the population consists of 380,000 people, most of whom drive the country forward through Tourism, the number one growth component of the economy, with everyone working to make our visitors’ stay a memorable one. This little nation, rich with flora and fauna, offers great incentives for foreign investors with ease of international travel as it is bordered on the east by the beautiful Caribbean Sea, on the north by Mexico, and on the west and south by Guatemala. Belize is serviced by six international carriers, offering over a dozen incoming flights daily.

Belize, a democratic nation, is the only English-speaking country in Central America with a steady currency exchange rate of USD $1 to BZ $2 which allows free trade and financial stability for meaningful investments. The local government provides an enabling environment for foreign investment, offering incentives like the foreign ownership of land, retiree incentives, establishment of Export Processing Zones, and much more.

Visitors to Belize can enjoy lush rainforests, rich marine life, pristine beaches and lots of fresh air, this is the ideal vacation spot with a chance to get away from it all! Belize isn’t just a vacationer’s paradise, it’s also an investment haven. Acquiring real estate in Belize is pretty straightforward. In many respects it is no different than buying property in Canada or the U.S. It is always advisable, however, to go with a well-established and knowledgeable agent. One who knows your area of interest and the locals well enough to present you with listed properties, and properties that aren’t yet on the market. Best of all, there is no Capital Gains Tax, so if you do decide down the road to resell your property, or your business there is no Belize tax on the money gained. An additional plus to purchasing property in Belize is that annual property taxes are so low that you’ll be taking a second look in disbelief at your tax statement when you first see it.

In addition to the ease of property ownership, the local government offers a Qualified Retired Person’s Incentive Program. This program allows retired persons forty-five years and over from anywhere in the world to live legally in Belize without having to pay taxes and import duties on the personal effects that they bring into the country. It further exempts qualified retired persons from the payment of all taxes and duties from income and receipts earned from a source outside Belize.

In the end, the real estate market in Belize is booming with potential and it’s never been a better time to make an investment. Whether you choose to purchase a retirement property, or relocate to invest in a new business, the low cost of living and tax exemptions in Belize offer the freedom to do more of the things you want to do with your money. With all the great things this little jewel has to offer, now is as good a time as any to make a sound investment in Belize!

For more information, please visit www.belizeproperty.com

The Diana Award

Recognising 20 outstanding leaders, visionaries and role models changing the world as Princess Diana believed they could. These 20 young people received their awards from HRH Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at St. James’s Palace Thursday 18th May 2017.

Belize’s very own Elsia Pop is among the recepients. Take a look at their outstanding contributions:

Inaugural Legacy Award 2017 in memory of Princess Diana

Recognising 20 outstanding leaders, visionaries and role models changing the world as Princess Diana believed they could. These 20 young people received their awards from HRH Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry at St. James's Palace Thursday 18th May 2017.

Posted by The Diana Award on Friday, May 19, 2017

Congratulations to our #LegacyAward Winner, Elsia Pop!

Learn more about the recepients and this prestigepus award on the Diana Award Facebook page.

Jackie Castillo’s “Stop Lie”

Listen, like, download and share Jackie Castillo’s new single “Stop Lie”.

New Metrology Lab Is First In Region

Over the years, we’ve criticized the Belize Bureau of Standards many times on this newscast. But, now they have seriously stepped up their game. Two years after ground was broken, the Bureau today opened a Metrology Lab that is the envy of the entire Caribbean region. I went for the opening today to find out what makes it so singular:…

Courtney Weatherburne reporting
Most shoppers don’t usually make a big fuss about checking if they are actually getting the amount of product they are paying for.

Consumers just expect that they will be getting 10 or 5 pounds of flour, the precise amount of soap powder. And the 400 grams marked on the packaging of their favorite chocolate drinks.

The Bureau of Standards is responsible for making sure this is the case through what is called legal metrology.

This type of measuring is enforced to protect consumers from being fleeced, like what happened in 2011 when our 7news team discovered that consumers were getting far less than the legally prescribed 100 or 50 pounds of butane.

But with the newly opened state of the art metrology office in Belmopan, the Bureau of Standards will be able to better carry out these duties, but more importantly, the Bureau will now be able to adjust the weights used by manufacturers and other enterprises.

David Tomlinson, Technical Officer, CROSQ
“When you are baking your bread, you take measurements, 2 cups of flour, whatever sugar right, those measurements are important to you because they guarantee the quality of your bread, now the Bureau will have the capability to help you to ensure that those measurements are accurate, so that cup is actually measuring a cup and not a cup and a quarter.”

That is called industrial metrology and all that is needed is inside this polished lab.

Jose Trejo, Director, Belize Bureau of Standards
“The Metrology Laboratory is the first calibration facility of its kind in Belize and let me add, it also has the proud distinction of being the first purpose built, state of the art metrology facility within the Caribbean Community.”

There are 6 laboratory units. The fine mass lab is one of the principal units. These comparators or high precision scales are the main features in this lab. They are used to measure smaller weights such as these.

Industries such as BSI or companies like CPBL can now bring their weights that they use on their scales to be adjusted in the Grand Mass Lab.

This scale for instance can measure weights up to a ton.

Liquid measuring devices such as thermometers are calibrated in the Temperature lab using this highly sophisticated platinum resistance thermometer.

Now, to maintain and preserve these delicate devices, there has to be a specific balance in temperature.

Jose Trejo, Director, Belize Bureau of Standards
“Each laboratory is then supported by its own air handling unit located on the Southern corner that lies immediately behind the main entrance, most impressive is the fresh air unit that is uniquely designed to monitor fluctuations in ambient temperature across labor while heating and cooling the laboratory to ensure stable conditions.”

While all this might just seem like fancy foreign equipment, the operations at this metrology lab will impact customers, the local marketplace and trade.

H.E Malgorzata Wasilewska, EU Ambassador
“Whether we like it or not, there are standards that guide every aspect of our lives, as consumers it is very important to have technical guidelines of specification that can be used consistently to ensure that the materials, goods and services that we purchase or otherwise access of provide are fit for purpose.”

“This is however, a basic element of quality insurance and ensuring customer satisfaction, for economies that rely heavily on exports for foreign exchange and for economic growth the extent at which they adhere to standards can make the difference between poverty and prosperity for citizens.”

The lab was funded by the European Union at a cost of 3.2 million Belize dollars.

Source: Channel 7

Belizean model making name in London

Last year Joyjah Estrada made headlines when she became one of the faces for the UK’s Love magazine.

Joyjah, who has more Instagram followers than half of Belize’s entire population, is making headlines again.

This time for a modeling gig she signed with the Squad agency which will see her living in London for more than 3 months.

“I just love being in front of the cameras! My favourite part is that you become different versions of yourself, different characters, it excites me,” she posted to Facebook.

According to Estrada, it was in 2012 when she did her first photo shoot with Danny Hun in Punta Gorda that she knew she had what it took to become a model.

Source: BreakingBelizeNews.com

Why Heroes Matter

Most of us know the basic life story and contributions of George Price, Phillip Goldson, Samuel Haynes among other historical figures. Well today on Heroes’ and Benefactors Day, their works and accomplishments along with those of other notable Belizean artists, were brought to the forefront in an exhibit. It was launched this morning at the House of Culture and Courtney Weatherburne explores the importance of celebrating Belize’s Heroes.

Lord Rhaburn, Performer
“In my mind that this will go on forever right, when I leave here it will be here for the kids to see and what I leave behind I hope that they keep it going.”

Courtney Weatherburne reporting
Lord Rhaburn’s legacy will certainly live on through his music. As Belize’s Calypso King, Lord Rhaburn’s songs and performances are cultural cornerstones.

He is one of many Belizean icons who were honored today at Belize’s Heroes, Patriots and Benefactors Exhibit.

Apart from the historical giants like George Price, Phillip Goldson and Belize’s benefactor Baron Bliss, other notable artistic figures were also celebrated. Robert “Bob” Reneau was a choreographer – a true master of folklore dance.

George Gabb, was a famous sculptor, poet and storyteller. His most notable piece was the Sleeping Giant.

The Garinagu owe it to artist, Benjamin Nicholas for celebrating and showcasing their culture through his paintings.

And Belize’s literary landscape would never be the same without Zee Edgell’s inspiring works.

Today the ribbon was cut for all these Heroes.

Adele Catzim -Sanchez, CEO, Youth, Sports, Culture
“Unlike Spiderman and Superman and Wonder Woman, who are all characters of Hollywood, Here’s are mostly ordinary humans who live extraordinary lives. These are people whose stories prompt us to live deliberately, not by chance but to choose how we live our lives, to see and to feel that our life can have a meaning and a purpose that is bigger than ourselves.”

Selene Solis, Senior Research and Education Officer, ISCR, NICH
“The exhibit has been separated into two gallery spaces this year, the first space as you walk in to the House of Culture you will find people who have contributed to building Belize, Heroes’ Patriots and Benefactors that is the first gallery space, then you will walk around and see biographical panels that contain images and information about the lives of each of those individuals , as you transition into the second gallery space, we are calling the cultural and heritage galley, there you will see people who have contributed specifically to cultural heritage, promoting culture, promoting the arts in Belize.”

“This exhibit is geared primarily to the students, we want the general public to be aware of the contributions and the accomplishments that each of these individuals that we are featuring in this exhibit have made to nation building right in their different sectors.”

And it is only through learning about and highlighting these prominent figures that the younger generation can aspire to accomplish what they have and more – so that in 25 years, their children will have new heroes to learn about.

The exhibit is open to the general public up until March 31st when the exhibit will go on a countrywide tour.

Source: 7NewsBelize.com

Doing Business with Belize Pawn Shops & Small Loan Businesses

Doing Business with Belize Pawn Shops & Small Loan Businesses

Unfortunately, like many others, we all have money problems at some point in our lives, whether the funds are required for the payment of bail, school fees, medical emergencies, or to put food on the table for our loved ones.

Whenever, any of these needs surface we approach the local banks and credit unions in Belize for a small loan, just to be told that we do not qualify due to our financial situation and the lack of a suitable guarantor. Obviously our financial position is not at its best at this point in time. If it was we would not have been seeking a loan from a bank or credit union.

As a result, many of us turn to pawn shops or small lending businesses in Belize to provide us with the help that we so desperately need. In order to make this facility available to the public, the Government of Belize established the Money Lenders Act, Chapter 260 of the Laws of Belize. This Act not only established the foundation for the establishment of these small loan businesses and pawn shops, but it also created protection for those in need.

Unfortunately, instead of assisting the local Belizean borrower (who needs the help), some small loan businesses take advantage of the already deprived client. These loan shops try their very best to encourage clients to provide a vehicle or a land to secure a small loan with the subtle threat that if you do not pay the extremely exorbitant interest rate within a month or two they will proceed to take your vehicle and land free and clear.

Belize Laws Protecting Borrowers Against Pawn Shops

Although it may go about unnoticed, Belize has laws set in the Money Lenders Act that regulate money lending entities and protect borrowers against unfair terms brought upon them from these entities.

The sections that explicitly protect borrowers are:

  • Section 13(1) – The pawn shops must provide the borrower with a copy of the loan agreement within 7 days of its creation.
  • Section 13(3) – The loan agreement must include all the terms of the contract including the date the loan is made, the amount of the principal of the loan, and the effective annual rate of the interest charged on the loan.
  • Section 14 – The lender cannot charge compound interest or increase interest rates.
  • Section 15 – The lender cannot charge for reviewing or negotiating the loan.
  • Section 16(2) – The lender should provide the borrower with copies of the loan documents at all times.
  • Section 17 – The lender shall not engage in advertising that is misleading to the public. Some examples of misleading the public are portraying any relation to the Financial Secretary, any ministry or department of the Government, or Central Bank of Belize; or posting false interest rates or charges.
  • Section 19 – The lender must have the ANNUAL interest rate and all other charges and fees that are levied on loans prominently displayed in the store.
  • Section 23 – The lender cannot bring a claim against a borrower after 12 months after the action happened.
  • Section 24 – If a borrower goes to court with sufficient evidence that any interest charges in respect to the amount borrowed is extensive or the transaction is harsh, the court may relieve the borrower from any excess payments requested from the lender.
  • Section 26 (1) – The lender cannot charge more than 4% monthly or 48% annually.

You can read the entire act here, and familiarize yourself with the guidelines set out for these institutions so you can borrow smartly without falling victim to their schemes.

This information was provided by Estevan Perera, an experienced Belize lawyer.

Remembering a Musical Icon, Ms. Leela Vernon

Belize’s Bruk Down Queen, Ms. Leela Vernon passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2017.

Ms. Leela, as she was affectionately known among Belizeans, had been ailing due to kidney complications and was hospitalized in the intensive care unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital.

The Punta Gords native changed the face of the Creole culture in Belize with her colorful costumes and left a mark on the world with her hit, “Creole Culture”. She has garnered the hearts of Belizeans at home and abroad with hits like, “Call the Police” and “Titi Wap”.

Ms. Leela was also the vice-president and founder of the National Creole Council, and even translated the Belize National Anthem into Creole.

Ms. Leela will be sadly missed and remembered for her invaluable contributions to the Creole Culture in Belize. May she rest in peace and rise in glory.

For those wishing to pay their respects to the Musical Legend, here’s the official release of events for Ms. Leela.

Calypso Rose wins award in France

Legendary singer Calypso Rose has won the prestigious Victoire de la Musique award for best World Music Album of the Year at the award ceremony this past Friday in Paris, France. The 76-year old singer won for her album Far From Home, produced by Ivan Duran of Stonetree Records. It was recorded in Belize and released internationally by French label, Because Music.

This is the first time a Caribbean artist has won the Victoire award, the French equivalent of the Grammys. It is the most prestigious music award in France with more than 1200 industry professionals voting for the candidates. The award caps off an incredible year for the Queen of Calypso; she received the WOMEX Artist Award in October, performed in front of a television audience of more than a million people, played more than 50 shows in Europe, and her album has been certified Gold in France after selling over 80 000 copies. Calypso Rose is coming back to the Caribbean for a string of shows for Carnival season. Plans are underway for a concert in Belize in September. The album Far From Home is available at music stores and gift shops throughout Belize.

Source: LoveFM

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