Miss Stephanie Arce, Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest 2010-11 had her official photo shoot on September 18, 2010. The shoot was made possible through: The Victoria House in San Pedro that provide a beautiful location, accommodation and warm hospitality; Emil Alvarez of Emil Alvarez House of Couture – dress designer who custom made them to fit beautifully: Maya and Colette - Conch Creative from San Pedro. Top Notch - Boutique in San Pedro provided gorgeous accessories and shoes.
The Miss Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Committee also extends thanks to the communities of both Caye Caulker and San Pedro for always supporting a worthy cause. “Thank you all for helping us create beautiful memories; the results are clearly gorgeous.”
The Caye Caulker Lobster Fest Pageant Committee and Miss Lobster Fest 2010-11 Miss Stephanie Arce thank you for this amazing opportunity. The Committee is also proud to announce that Miss Stephanie Arce is currently enrolled at St. John College Junior College.
The staff of Grand Belizean Estates travelled to our neighboring island of Caye Caulker over the weekend to participate in their Lobster Festival on July 10 and 11. The staff set up a booth along the beach to display their product and also conducted a raffle which included the following items: * 2 GBE T-Shirt, * 1 Ice Cooler, *2 Six pack Lighthouse beer and *1 GBE beer mug. The lucky winner was Lyndon Johnson. Grand Belizean Estates!
Lobster season is almost here and while San Pedro prepares for its world famous Lobster Fest, our neighboring island of Caye Caulker also prepares for its lobster season festivities. Miss Lobsterfest is coming on June 25. More in this week's edition of Ambergris Today.
Did you get to see the video of the fire at Caye Caulker? A local villager took this footage as the fire engulfed the second building that destroyed two homes on Friday, December 4. (Read more at Ambergris Today Online)
Four buildings were completely destroyed and two partially damaged in a fire that took place yesterday morning in Caye Caulker. The buildings completely destroyed were one bungalow structure belonging to Ocean Park Hotel, a residential two storey newly constructed building and two wooden two storey buildings. Read the complete story on tomorrow’s edition of Ambergris Today.
Ocean Academy Students Take Pride in Preserving Their Heritage and Protecting the Reef in Caye Caulker
Ocean Academy students joined organizations and individuals across the globe to help clean up and prevent water pollution. Twenty Ocean Academy high-school students and teachers beautified the Caye Caulker beaches in October, from the Split to the CBTIA Nature Reserve near the airstrip. But that’s not all they did. As part of the International Coastal Cleanup, organized by Ocean Conservancy (www.oceanconservancy.org), the students categorized and documented each trash item along the beaches to learn more about the greatest causes, and possible solutions, to water pollution.
The students enjoyed the research experience and learned that plastic products dominate the trash results:
* 749 caps and lids
* 406 plastic beverage bottles 2 litres or less
* 392 plastic bags
* 356 plastic cups, plates, forks, knives and spoons
* 146 food wrappers and containers
* 108 straws and stirrers
* 93 shoes and clothing
* Plus items in these categories
a) Ocean/Waterway activities (fishing line, rope)
b) Smoking-related activities (cigarettes, lighters)
c) Dumping activities (tires, building materials)
d) Medical and personal hygiene (condoms, diapers, syringes)
Ocean Academy’s motto - “Preserving Our Heritage, Creating Our Future” - reflects the high school’s deep commitment to environment stewardship.Ocean Academy students study marine biology and pollution prevention in the classroom.Every student puts that knowledge to practical use with environmental service projects.In 2009, students have assisted biologists from FAMRACC and Fisheries with projects such as mangrove reforestation, fish surveys, nature trail sign painting, and observations of coral bleaching and elk horn spawning.Photos of these activities are posted on the school’s website: www.cayecaulkerschool.com
Ocean Academy collaborated with the Caye Caulker Environmental Youth Club (a leader in the Coastal Cleanup for several years), marine biologists from Siwaban, and community volunteers.Thank you to Mrs. Virginia Vasquez who facilitated the Coastal Cleanup event as part of her desire to inform and encourage youth to pursue a well-rounded education.
In response to the elevated crime and the recent murder of Lurline Young, the villagers of Caye Caulker participated in a "March Against Crime" that was spearheaded by the Caye Caulker Neighborhood Watch.
The C.C.N.W.P.Lhas appealed to Hon. Manuel Heredia – Area Representative for Caye Caulker and San Pedro – Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture; The Belize Tourism Board; the Commissioner of the Police Department – Crispin Jefferies for a full immediate replacement of all members of the Caye Caulker Police Department as they state that “their current Police Department is the worst contingent ever in the history of Caye Caulker. This must be done to safeguard the interests of Caye Caulker’s tourist industry.”
Their message during the protest was to stop the violence, bring justice to the most recent crimes and to make the island a safer place.
