Construction News

Construction continues and Doug has projected a December completion. The dock building has a roof and should be painted in the next few weeks. The hotel and restaurant shells are done. The pool bottom has been poured and they are working on the sides. Most of the villas have cabinets and woodwork installed and they are doing painting and finish work. I know we will all be thrilled when the construction ends and the fun begins.

Posted in the San Pedro Daily today

The third project that has come under the microscope is the construction of pier a 300 foot in length with an attached 16 feet by 16 feet open palapa in front of the property belonging to Coco Beach Resort Limited. Ancona stated that the project received the green light from the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment since September 13th, 2007. The 2007 letter of approval stated that the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment approved the application for permission to “manage an existing pier in front of parcel no. 4764 situated north of San Pedro Town.” The pier should not exceed 300 feet long and 8 feet in width. In the letter issued by the Ministry, no reference is made to any structure attached to the pier. When asked why the ACLBA approved the attached structure, Ancona stated that they approved the project “as per sketch submitted to the Physical Planning Section.” When asked what the sketch entails, Ancona stated that the ACLBA did not receive a sketch nor did the Physical Planning Section have one. When inquires were made by members of the ACLBA in regards to the attached structure, the ACLBA was verbally told about the attached structure being part of a “sketch.” According to Ancona, Coco Beach Resort Limited submitted a second sketch which indicated the attached structure. Ancona stated that the ACLBA did not approve the second sketch. That attached structure is already under construction on the pier. San Pedro Sun

Owners Meeting

Doug is planning an owners meeting in mid January. The exact date will be sent out in the next news letter. Should be the 15th or 16th. If you have apreference, let Doug know.

The National Anthem of Belize

"Land of the Free"

O, Land of the free by the Carib Sea,Our manhood we pledge to thy libertyNo tyrants here linger, despot must fleeThis tranquil haven of democracyThe blood of our sires which hollows the sod,Brought freedom from slavery oppression's rodBy the might of truth and the grace of God.No longer shall we be hewers of wood.Chorus: Arise! Ye sons of the Baymen's clan,Put on your armors, clear the land!Drive back the tyrants let despots flee – Land of the free by the Carib Sea!Nature has blessed thee with wealth untold,O'er mountains and valleys where prairies roll;Our fathers, the Baymen, valiant and boldDrove back the invaders; this heritage holdFrom proud Rio Hondo to old Sarstoon,Through coral isle over blue lagoon;Keep watch with the angels, the stars and moon;For freedom comes to-morrow's noon.Chorus: Arise! Ye sons of the Baymen's clan,Put on your armors, clear the land!Drive back the tyrants let despots flee – Land of the free by the Carib Sea!

San Pedro Sun

FYI, our guide was Mark Cal. He is terrific. He can be reached at mrk_cal@yahoo.com