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Press Release, Belize City, Belize, Tuesday, December 14 , 2011- With the year almost coming to an end, The Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture conducted its annual Heads of Department Meeting this past Friday, December 9 at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel to discuss the accomplishments and identify projects while outline upcoming plans for 2012.

Honorable Manuel Heredia Jr. - Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture chaired the meeting. Also present was Lindsay Garbutt - Chief Executive Officer, and representatives from the various departments that encompass the Ministry, namely the Belize Airport Authority (BAA), the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), Sustainable Tourism Development Program (STDP), Department of Civil Aviation, Belize Archives and Records Service, Border Management Agency (BMA), and the National Institute of Creative Arts (NICH).

Among the many notably achievements are the successful upgrading of local airstrips including those in Dangriga and Placencia and the groundbreaking and commencement of construction for the impressive Cayo Welcome Centre, which promises to be a world-class Centre. Bids are being accepted for the San Pedro Sunset Boardwalk and Water Taxi projects and STDP is in the final procurement stages for the Placencia Municipal Pier and Plaza and the Belize City Fort Point Pedestrian Walk. It was also announced that the proposed Master Plan for Belize City has been completed and will be presented to Government for review.

A presentation of the draft for the proposed Urban Development Plan which is being prepared under the auspices of the Ministry of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture was well received.

The Belize Tourism Board embarked on an aggressive online marketing strategy that is positioning the Belize Brand in the forefront of travel trade internationally. As a result of BTB's strategic marketing efforts, two major U.S. Television Networks chose Belize for film projects this year which will further serve to promote the country.

Major improvements in visitor flow and hospitality were cited at the Belize City Tourism Village and PGIA. Information kiosks staffed by BTB professionals have been incorporated at both the Northern and Western borders, we envision that this will provide a welcoming atmosphere to all tourists coming into our country.

Over the past year, ICA has filled the Bliss Centre for performing arts and other cultural venues around the country with numerous performing arts presentations by local and international artists. Corozal will be the next destination to receive its very own House of Culture by year end. A House of Culture Coordinator was recently appointed for San Pedro and work begins in the New Year to establish a House of Culture on the island.

The Prime Minister's Forum, the Paan Yaad Concert and the introduction of Frankie Reneau's "Hymn to Belize" were the highlights of the National September Celebrations. Maya 2012 will usher in an exciting year long calendar of activities commemorating the conclusion of a B'ak"tun and the dawning of a new era! The first ever Sculpture Symposium was facilitated in Belize and visiting international artists created several public pieces that will be erected around the country.

The Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation and Culture, Hon. Manuel Heredia, Jr. along with the Management and Staff of the Ministry would like to wish all Belizeans a Merry Christmas and a Very Prosperous New Year.

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Do they ever hold these on the the island?

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No...too many loud-mouthed non-voters

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What films? Like the Sri Lankan production company/illegal immigrants we had here a few months ago?

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Or do you mean the ones who spend the most money and get nothing for it?

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No...too many loud-mouthed non-voters


That's actually pretty funny Jess

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They should put out to (bid) "Tearing Down" that stupid concrete tower thing that's blocking front street by central park.

I'll do it for free!!

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You could make the destruction of the tower a fundraiser. Charge a fee for a wack or two with a sludgehammer

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The Clock Tower, a running gag
Remember "The project is estimated to be completed within six weeks." This was 8 weeks ago...
and Christmas is coming soon, the Road is still blocked....

The Street Sellers are still on everywhere in the park
In June the Mayor had a statement about the Street Vendors:

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" Yes, we are committed to that. We are told that within two weeks time we are going to move them because we are still working on the electricity part. We are going to provide good lights, and we are still waiting on the signs. And also we told that in two weeks time, the palapa is going to be fixed. We need to fix the palapa. When we have everything accomplished, we are going to call another meeting and we move."


Once we will have fixed all the Issues, Clock Tower, Street Vendors, a dangerous Bridge and broken Roads with deep holes.

But for sure, not this Christmas...


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