Belize Primary School Examination's Top 26 Students

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The 2013 Primary School Examination also known as the PSE has been released to the media for the top 26 students in the country of Belize. 

The 2013 PSE results reveal of the 26 Top Students, Siyun Ye from Bernice Yorke in Belize City has taken the top spot in this years PSE with an Overall Score of 391. 

It also reveals that of the 26 top students 14 are from Belize City, 7 from Cayo, 2 from Corozal, 1 from Orange Walk, 1 from Stann Creek, and 1 from Toledo. 

The results are as follows:

1. Siyun Ye - Bernice Yorke  - Belize City - Overall Score 391

2. Vincent Hulse - Saint Andrews Anglican - Cayo - Overall Score 386

3. Nelson Esteban - Saint Andrews Anglican - Cayo - Overall Score 386

4. Jennessa Sierra - San Pedro Roman Catholic - San Pedro - Overall Score 386

5. Agatha Petkau - United Evergreen - Cayo - Overall Score 385

6. Iani Adolphus - Hummingbird Elementary - Belize City - Overall Score 385

7. Sherry Tan - Belize Elementary School - Belize City - Overall Score 385

8. Alanna Rosado - Belize Elementary School - Belize City - Overall Score 385

9. Miracle Mcbeahuruike - Solid Rock Christian Academy - Stann Creek - Overall Score 384

10. Alexandra Gibson - Hummingbird Elementary - Belize City - Overall Score 382

11. Marlina Eck - Belize Elementary School - Belize City - Overall Score 382

12. Gordon Knowles - St. Joseph Roman Catholic - Belize City - Overall Score 382

13.Zahara Zul - Saint Andrews Anglican - Cayo - Overall Score 381

14. Alain Morris - Saint Andrews Anglican - Cayo - Overall Score 381

15. Zaria Morris - Belize Elementary School - Belize City - Overall Score 381

16. Jose Torres - Succotz Roman Catholic - Cayo - Overall Score 380

17. Shelby Hamilton - Grace Primary School - Overall Score 380

18. Jazmine Ysaguirre - Bernice Yorke - Belize City - Overall Score 380

19. Amanda Graniel - St. Joseph Roman Catholic - Belize City - Overall Score 380

20. Dayne Guy - Saint Benedict Roman Catholic - Toledo - Overall Score 379

21. Kristen Medina - Corozal Methodist - Corozal - Overall Score - 379

22. Aliyaah Allen - Our Lady Of Guadalupe - Cayo - Overall Score 379

23. Cusion Wong - Belize Elementary School - Belize City - Overall Score 379

24. Astrid Lopez - Louisiana Government School - Orange Walk - Overall Score 378

25. Consuelo Leslie - Mary Hill Roman Catholic - Corozal - Overall Score 378

26. Halle Villanueva - Saint Ignatius Roman Catholic - Belize City - Overall Score 378

La Ruta Maya River Challenge 2012 has begun

La Ruta Maya River Challenge 2012 got underway yesterday at the very early hour of 7 AM with over 70 participants starting just under the historic Hawksworth Bridge, that spans between the twin towns of Santa Elena and San Ignacio, on the Macal River . They paddled feverishly to the cheering public that lined the banks of the river and the bridge.

This grueling 4 day, 170 mile canoe race surely tests the endurance, strenght and will of men and women alike up until the very last day of the race. The race begins under the Hawksworth Bridge on the Macal River and ends at the Belcan Bridge in Belize City.

View the race categories and route

Photos of the Start of the Ruta Maya

Homes For Sale in Belize for under $100,000 USD

Expats are not only looking to move to Belize for sunshine and warmth but many are also looking for a "good deal" on Belize Real Estate. We have decided to make it easier for you and we have compiled a very small list of  a few of our homes that are availabe for under $100,000 USD, yes we did say under $100,000 USD.

Our goal is to truly represent the needs and concerns of our clientelle. We are committed to finding you the best deal possible. This is because we want the client relationship with our company to be long term. Our success is measured by the continued use of our extensive real estate services by our clients, who are pleased to know that our "Platinum Agents" will be 100% on their side throughout the search and into negotiations of any real estate transaction.

If you would like a FREE list of other homes and properties that are available in Belize be sure to contact us at: info@platinumrealestate.biz.

Belama Riverside Home For Sale

$65,000 USD

Excellent opportunity to own a 3 Bedroom, 1 Bath home at an unbeatable price in the Belama Phase 2 area of Belize City. This wonderful waterfront home provides 1,100 Sq ft of living space on a 65 x 90 lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

Charming Bungalow in Los Lagos Area of Belize

$70,000 USD

Charming and attractive 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath Bungalow in Los Lagos, Belize. This home measures 900 Sqft of Living Space on a very large lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

Charming Ranch Style Home in San Ignacio, Cayo District, Belize 

$90,000 USD

This Charming Ranch Style Single Level 4 Bedroom, 2 Bath home is located in the popular Cahal Pech area of San Ignacio Town in the Cayo District. This home measures 1,400 Sqft of living space on a very large lot.

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Home On The Hills in San Ignacio

$95,000 USD

This wonderful 3 bedroom, 2 Bathroom single storey bungalow sits on the hill just off the Western Highway in San Ignacio Town.

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Home in Sunset Park- Perfect Starter Home at Perfect Price!

$70,000 USD

This fully concrete 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath home located on a large lot in Sunset Park just a few minutes outside Belize City. It is attractively priced and comes fully furnished, move-in ready!

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

Home Is Where The Heart Is in Independence

$89,500 USD

If “Special” and “Great Deal” is what you are looking for in a home then you will more than likely fall in love with this charming 3 bedroom, 2 bath home locate in Independence Village situated in the Stann Creek District of Belize. This home measures 2,860 Sqft of living space on a large lot.

For more photos and information on this home: Click Here

When searching for Belize Real Estate remember to look to Platinum International Real Estate for help with all your real estate needs.

The Cayo District of Belize is a Unique Location for Homeowners looking for Old World Charm with Cultural Flare

Here are some photos of the Cayo District of Belize.





After seeing the beauty of the Cayo District of Belize, are there any reasons you can think of that you should not consider moving there.

If you are looking for Homes for Sale, Land for Sale, Investment Property in San Ignacio or the Cayo District be sure to check our website at Platinum International Real Estate .

Spanish Lookout Mennonite Community in the Cayo District of Belize

Spanish Lookout, Cayo District, Belize

Spanish Lookout is a small yet very modern Mennonite community in the Cayo District of Belize that is very accessible off the Western Highway. Well known for their farming capabilities and skilled craftsmanship the Mennonites in Belize have made a name for themselves in Belize.

In 1958 Kleine Gemeinde Mennonites who objected to a new social welfare law in Mexico moved to Belize, creating the Spanish Lookout settlement when they found that the land was very fertile and readily available in Belize. The citizens of this community speak Plautdietsch; most also speak English and Spanish. It is largely an agricultural community with some light industry, furniture making, prefabricated wood houses and the only oil field in production in Belize.

Belize - Paradise has been found in Central America and the Caribbean

Have you ever wondered what paradise looks like? Do you like to look at breathtaking views? Have you ever wondered what it feels like to walk in the past? Do you want to experience Central American and Caribbean culture and cuisines at its very best? Are you looking for adventure? Are you looking for your getaway location? You can find all this and more in Belize with the help of Platinum International Real Estate and Investments who is dedicated to effectively marketing and selling the finest selection of properties in Belize in all price ranges. Platinum International Real Estate is a full serice real estate company whose agents cover the entire country of Belize to include: Corozal, Orange Walk, Belize, Belmopan, Cayo, Stann Creek, Toledo and the island communities of San Pedro-Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, Turneffe, St. George's Caye among many other areas around Belize around.

Belize is a small, unspoiled Central American country located on the Western Caribbean coast nestled between Mexico and Guatemala and kissed on her shores by the jeweled waters of the Caribbean Sea. Belize is fast becoming a world renowned destination for tourists and international investors alike. Belize is considered by many of our local and international real estate clients to be the most beautiful and undiscovered spot ideal for vacation and retirement that allows them to enjoy the unique cultural diversity of a Latin American as well as a Caribbean Country, or a place to call HOME. Belize is the ONLY English speaking Central American country due to the historical influences of the British Buccaneers and Colonialists that settled in the country for over a century. It is home to a multi-cultural society made up of Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese, Lebanese, Garifuna, Maya, and Mennonites just to name a few. Belize's population of approximately 300,000 is a diverse cultural mix of languages and ethnic groups. It is a country rich in culture and tradition and rooted in common beliefs of working together for a strong economy. The Belizean people are very friendly and a simple hello and smile is given everywhere you go no matter who you are or what you do.

Belize consists of approximately 8,866 square miles of land mass and is dotted with 266 square miles of offshore islands. This juxtaposition offers a unique perspective that appeals to everyone from the eco-tourist to the avid water sportsman. People that visit Belize keep coming back to immerse themselves in the rich cultural diversity and the well preserved forests and barrier reef that we call paradise. People enjoy soaking in the cool azure Caribbean waters; taking day trips to its world renowned fishing grounds; snorkeling preservation sites; diving the Great Blue Hole and surrounding waters or taking a hike in the lush protected rain forests that keep the country so serene and steeped in nature. Spelunkers also enjoy the challenge and privilege of being among the few to explore our vast networks of cave systems many of which remain untouched and unexplored. Belize is known for its high concentration of Mayan Temples and meandering rivers - not to mention the exotic wildlife and pristine tropical forests. Inland Belize is a treasure trove of Mayan archaeological temples and ceremonial sites, some of which have remained undiscovered in the jungles for hundreds if not thousands of years. Belize can boast to having the largest unbroken barrier reef in the Western Hemisphere that is also a World Heritage Site, the largest interconnected Cave System in Central America, the only Jaguar Reserve in the entire world, and more than 500 species of birds guaranteed to intrigue bird watchers or nature lovers alike. Belize truly is an Adventurer's Paradise. The pristine offshore waters of Belize nurture the beautiful crystalline white sandy beaches and is the natural habitat of a wide and diverse marine life ecosystem. Divers, snorkelers, marine biologists, and fishermen have come to recognize Belize as one of the best water-sport destinations in the world. Belize is also praised for its dedication to conservation and preservation of the natural environment.

The preservation of such beautiful places in Belize is essential for generations to enjoy even after we move on and leave our legacy behind.

To learn more about Belize, CLICK HERE.

Photos have been used with permission from Olivera Rusu Photography.
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Belize's Best All Natural Soap with Healing Qualities

Belize is known for many wonderful things and we travelled to San Ignacio in the Cayo District of Belize to find a home based operation that has made ripples in the natural healing, skin beauty, skin health and skin care product world. We would like to introduce you to a soap that we have tried and tested and are happy to report that we do not think we will use any other soap other than the "Rubba Dub Soap". After using this soap we felt relaxed, refreshed and clean.

Rubba Dub Soap Company in Belize was founded in 1998 by a local Belizean entrepreneur, Lidie Allen, who has made this family operation and home based business a nationwide phenomenon. Rubba Dub Soap Company is now exporting their all natural hand made soaps internationally to resorts and individuals who enjoy their natural healing abilities. When asked why she created the company to create all natural soaps she will be glad to tell you that she has met many people who have battled skin conditions like herself. In trying to cure her skin condition and help other people she was keen on creating an all natural soap with all Belize's natural products that had healing qualities. Lidie's husband, Edward Allen, urged her to create the first soaps and helped her to procure the natural ingredients that were necessary. She gave the soaps as gifts to people and finding that the soaps not only helped her with her skin condition but also helped other people, she decided to make it on a larger scale so that others may enjoy their healing abilities. Today during the week you can find Lidie Allen with her sisters Iliana Moreno and Gloria Fearnow busy at work emulsifying oils and creating these one of a kind healing soaps at their home base in the hills of the Cahal Pech area of San Ignacio Town. How fitting it is that the Mayas were the first to use natural ingredients with healing properties.

Rubba Dub Soap Company's handmade/handcrafted natural healing and beauty soaps are specially formulated  to deliver the very best in skin care while using 100% safe and truly natural ingredients that are carefully chosen for their many benefits to include moisturizing, cleansing and soothing capabilities. Some of those ingredients include Cohune, Coconut and Olive oils as well as other essential oils, fragrance oils, herbs, spices and other natural ingredients which remain a secret for infringement purposes. Rubba Dub Soaps make all of their handmade soaps in small batches to ensure the quality of each batch. They hand stir, hand cut and hand wrap every bar. They even make their own wrappers. Every bar of soap is given a long cure period so that when it is finally cured the bar is mild and ready to use. What is amazing is that Rubba Dub ensures that all their soaps remain all natural not using any harmful synthetic chemicals, animal by-product/animal fat, artificial dyes, preservatives, synthetic fragrance oils or detergents.

Many entrepreneurial soap companies in Belize have gone to leaps and bounds to try and copy their secret ingredients but none have come close to matching it. Many of these companies use a natural base but still add synthetic ingredients while still calling it a 'natural' soap. Most commercial soaps on the market today are harsh, dry out and irritate your skin with prolonged use and nearly all skin and body care products are laden with synthetic chemicals we would all be better off not putting on our skin every day.

  
Rubba Dub Soap Company's natural soaps and healing abilities are:

Cinnamon Spice -  A mild astringent, antibacterial, great for oily skin and for acne. After a hard day of work, it carries cinnamon essential oil as well as orange. Makes you smell clean all day long.

Honey Oat - Has a fine emollient touched with honey and palmarosa, excellent for troubled skin such as, psoriasis, extra dry skin, chicken pox, acne. It is so soft yet effective that even babies can use it.

Lemon Lavender - Carries a touch of lemon grass, lavender, lemon oil, which is a must when you have  a tired and achy body, after a  hard days work , or stressed. Excellent before bedtime.

Herbal Essence - This soap is an antiseptic, is so soothing on sun burnt skin as it has  healing oils such as rosemary, eucalyptus and other herbs which protects the skin in the summer as well as winter. Excellent for mosquito bites and rashes.

Jungle Splash - brings soothing blends of rosemary, geranium , lavender to refresh your body and your mind. When feeling stressed or overworked, bring the jungle to you.

Ginger Burst - An astringent , yet mild enough to soothe your skin and stimulate all your muscles, great to refresh you before a days work.

Soothing Scents - this soap is the best when you simply want to enjoy a scent that is so relaxing and invigorating, yet healing as it carries chamomile, palma rosa and geranium, if you are stressed the essential oils it carries will relax you.

Orange Swirl - So refreshing, rich with vitamin C, it relaxes your muscles , great for circulation. Moisturizes dry scaly skin and scalp.

Tropical Spice - Has such a crisp tropical scent that is invigorating , has chocolate, it leaves a wonderful smooth feeling on the skin, the essential oils it carries is used for muscle spasms, articular aches and pain, yet moisturizes the skin and scalp.

Carribbean Cool - Leaves a feeling of freshness with a minty smell, refreshes you in the hot summer, or at the cayes. It is safe to use on the most intimate parts of your body leaving a feeling of clean and it won't overdry the skin.

Many hotels and resorts in Belize are proudly featuring Rubba Dub soaps. They are not only offering the scents of Belize but also getting guests to relax and truly enjoy their Belizean Experience. The guests of such hotels and resorts have taken soaps back to their native countries to always remind them of their experience in Belize whenever they take a shower or bath and relax using the soothing scents and healing soaps. It's truly an experience worth having that will not only leave your skin feeling clean and healthy but also soft and smooth. If you have not tried a Rubba Dub soap yet you should make every effort to do so. We will never use another commercially produced soap bar again after having tried Rubba Dub Soaps. If you want to find out more or to place an order for your natural healing soaps, contact:

Rubba Dub Soap Company

c/o Lidie Allen

San Ignacio, Cayo District of Belize

Phone: +501-824-3100

Email: lidyaln@hotmail.com.

RUBBA DUB SOAP - Not just a soap, but truly an experience.

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