San Pedro Belize
Belize (08/04)
Cities: Capital--Belmopan (2000 pop. est. 8,305) Other cities and towns--Belize City (54,125), Corozal (8,075), Orange Walk (13,795), San Ignacio & Santa Elena (13,545), Dangriga (9.020), Punta Gorda (4,425), and San Pedro (4,965). ... A major constraint on the economic development of Belize continues to be the scarcity of infrastructure investments. Although electricity, telephone, and water utilities are all relatively good, Belize has the most expensive electricity in the region, despite recent cuts in commercial and industrial rates. Large tracts of land, which would be suitable for development, are inaccessible due to lack of roads. Some roads, including sections of major highways, are subject to damage or closure during the rainy season. Ports in Belize City, Dangriga, and Big Creek handle regularly scheduled shipping from the United States and the United Kingdom, although draft is limited to a maximum of 10 feet in Belize City and 15 feet in southern ports. American Airlines, Continental Airlines, U.S. Air, and TACA provide international air service to gateways in Dallas, Houston, Miami, Charlotte, and San Salvador. ... [Read More]
US Embassy Guatemala City - Recent Crime Incidents Involving Foreigners
1 1 08/30/04 1 1 CA-9, KM 60: At 5:30 p.m. a foreign couple was driving on the Ruta Atlántico when they were stopped by five individuals dressed in blue clothes, similar to national police uniforms, and driving a blue double-cabin pick-up. Two of the men took one of the tourists to the bushes where they sexually abused her. The second tourist was hit and kicked by the other three men who threatened him if he reported the incident to the police or his embassy. 1 08/24/04 1 1 Antigua, Sacatepéquez: A foreign resident who runs a local non-governmental organization was extorted by a man claiming to be a member of t ... [Read More]
Documentation of U.S. Citizens Born Abroad
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US Department Of State Post Report
From Houston and Miami, Belize is a 2-hour flight. TACA makes daily flights from these cities, San Salvador (with connections to all Central America), and Roatan and San Pedro Sula, Honduras. Continental Airlines flies twice daily from Houston, while American Airlines flies daily from Miami. Commuter airlines link Belize City to Tikal, Guatemala, and Chetumal and Cancun, Mexico. ... Closer to home is Ambergris Caye, a large sandy island, only 15 minutes by plane or 1½ hours by boat from Belize City. A fishing village turned tourist hub, San Pedro, is the premier jumping off spot for the best fishing, diving, and boating. Many other lovely cayes are minutes from Belize City by boat, a couple with cabana guestrooms. Placencia, a rustic, mainland fishing village about 30 minutes by air or three hours by car, is one of several popular beachfront village vacation spots in the south. EntertainmentLast Updated: 11/28/2003 2:45 PM ... [Read More]
Belize
On February 12, police constable Burton Caliz shot and killed Leroy Pilgrim at the waterside in San Pedro. After stopping and searching Pilgrim, two officers took him to the water to search his boat. Caliz claimed that a struggle over an illegal firearm led to the fatal shooting, but subsequent police investigations found no evidence to support that scenario. On March 29, Caliz was arrested and charged with manslaughter. At year's end, his trial was still pending. ... On March 30, San Ignacio police constable Julio Shal shot and injured Pedro Guzman. Guzman had been detained in connection with a burglary, and was released after 48 hours. The night of Guzman's release an inebriated Shal, in plain clothes, forced Guzman into a car at gunpoint. He proceeded to threaten Guzman with his gun, eventually shooting him in the hand. On March 31, Shal was arrested and charged with attempted murder, use of deadly means of harm, and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol. Shal's trial was ongoing at year's end. ... [Read More]
Mexico/ Central America/ Carribbean – Educational Advising Centers – EducationUSA
San Pedro Sula | Tegucigalpa HONDURAS - San Pedro Sula ... Santiago de los Caballeros | Santo Domingo DOMINICAN REPUBLIC - Santiago de Los Caballeros ... San Pedro Sula ... [Read More]
Marketing U.S. Products and Services
111111 Website: http://www.ambergriscaye.com/sanpedrosun ... Coconut Drive San Pedro, Belize ... Editor: Herbert Panton San Pedro Sun ... [Read More]
Belize
ENTRY/EXIT REQUIREMENTS: All U.S. citizens must have a U.S. passport valid for the duration of their visit to Belize. U.S. citizens do not need visas for tourist visits of up to thirty days, but they must have onward or return air tickets and proof of sufficient funds to maintain themselves while in Belize. Visitors for purposes other than tourism, or who wish to stay longer than 30 days, must obtain visas from the government of Belize. Additional information on entry and customs requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of Belize at 2535 Massachusetts Avenue, N.W., Washington, DC 20008, Tel. (202) 332-9636 Information is also available at the Belizean Consular offices in Miami, Los Angeles, Chicago, New Orleans, Detroit, San Juan (Puerto Rico), Dallas, Houston, San Francisc ... [Read More]
Background Notes
Cities: Capital--Belmopan (2000 pop. est. 8,305) Other cities and towns--Belize City (54,125), Corozal (8,075), Orange Walk (13,795), San Ignacio and Santa Elena (13,545), Dangriga (9,020), Punta Gorda (4,425) and San Pedro (4,965). ... A major constraint on the economic development of Belize continues to be the scarcity of infrastructure investments. Although electricity, telephone, and water utilities are all relatively good, Belize has the most expensive electricity in the region, despite recent cuts in commercial and industrial rates. Large tracts of land, which would be suitable for development, are inaccessible due to lack of roads. Some roads, including sections of major highways, are subject to damage or closure during the rainy season. Ports in Belize City, Dangriga, and Big Creek handle regularly scheduled shipping from the U.S. and the U.K., although draft is limited to a maximum of 10 feet in Belize City and 15 feet in southern ports. International air service is provided by American Airlines, Contine ... [Read More]
Hurricane Preparedness
All major stations will have continuous update of the hurricane progress.3.1Have an alternate residence and evacuation plan in place.Residents of San Pedro and outer islands are advised to leave the islands as soon as a hurricane 'ALERT' is issued. Residents of Belize City and coastal regions are advised to move into central Belize when a "WATCH" is in effect. Have a hurricane emergency kit in place in your home and at your emergency residence.4.1Know your warden.The Embassy will monitor the path of the hurricane via the National Hurricane Center in Miami and give periodic updates to wardens about conditions. Once the decision is made by the Embassy Chief of Mission to evacuate the Embassy in Belize City, all wardens will be notified and wardens will be responsible for notifying residents of their zones that the Embassy has begun preparation to move to Belmopan and advi ... [Read More]
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