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Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tropical Storm Alex in Belize

Tropical Storm Alex makes landfall in Belize.

Tropical Storm Alex becomes the first named storm for the Atlantic Basin this year (2010).
At 5 PM on 6/26/2010 Tropical Storm Alex made landfall in Belize City bringing high winds and heavy rainfall increasing as the night progressed. The residents of Belize had prepared for the worst and prepared for a Category 1 Hurricane.
Will Moreno, Broker of Platinum International Real Estate made sure to keep all residents of Belize and Belizeans abroad posted on what was taking place via Facebook. Here a few photos and videos of Tropical Storm Alex.

Hurricane Season Dates:
Hurricane season in the Atlantic begins June 1st and ends November 30th.
The Eastern Pacific hurricane season begins May 15th and also ends November 30th

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

18 Acres of Serenity Off the Coast of Belize City

18 Acres of Serenity Off the Coast of Belize City in the Caribbean

You can purchase 18 acres of pristine land as your private and serene get away location just off the coast of Belize City surrounded by the beautiful Caribbean Sea. This island serenity sits only 20 minutes from the city by boat and only 10 minutes from the Cruise Liners Port and Channel.

This island lends itself as an excellent commercial opportunity and is ideal for a resort or a day spot for tourist to get away.

This pristine location has deep water channels on both sides of the island which is excellent for a private yacht or water activities such as diving or snorkeling.

Priced at an unbelievable $100,000 USD per acre for beach and island property.

Seller is extremely motivated and would consider selling the whole island for the right price.

Property won't last at this price so be sure to make your offer.

For more information on this property, CLICK HERE

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Call or email us today for more information or to make your offer.

Email: platinumhomesbelize@gmail.com

Phone: 501-664-1630

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Father's Day being celebrated in Belize - June 19th,2010

This weekend many people in Belize will be celebrating Father's Day on Sunday June, 20th, 2010.

Here is a brief description and history of "Father's Day".

Father's Day is a day honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. It is celebrated on the third Sunday of June in 55 of the world's countries and on other days elsewhere. It complements Mother's Day, the celebration honoring mothers. It is a widely known celebration. The first observance of Father's Day is believed to have been held on June 19, 1910.

Keeping the Spirit alive, the management and staff of Platinum International Real Estate would like to wish our fathers and all fathers a safe and HAPPY FATHERS DAY.

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, Riverfront Home in Hopeville Area of Punta Gorda - Belize

This Beautiful Belize home is just minutes from downtown Punta Gorda in the Hopeville Area and sits on the river.

This spacious single storey 3 Bedroom, 1 Bathroom, 2400 Sqft Home is completely move in ready. The large lot measures 102 x 82 Ft. and has plenty of room to expand.

The home boasts a large open floorplan and the kitchen has a full breakfast bar and lots of storage space. The full wrap-around verandah/patio lends itself to beautiful views of the river. This home has its very own access to the river and private pier.

For more information on this property, CLICK HERE

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Call Today for an appointment to view this wonderful home!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

SAGA Humane Society may be forced to close its doors to the animals

SAGA is a humane society in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, that is committed to providing care for unwanted, abused, neglected, homeless, injured and sick animals in Belize. It is committed to preventing cruelty in all its forms through educational programs and provides an invaluable service to the San Pedro Town Board by doing public health investigations, dealing with dog bites and other animal nuisance issues. SAGA has allowed the San Pedro Town Board to cease using poison as a method of stray control.

Please help Save SAGA Humane Society!

For 10 years the SAGA Humane Society has provided valuable services to the Town of San Pedro and now it may be forced to close. Please Act NOW.

Over 75% of the money needed to provide the community with a Humane Society comes from the veterinary clinic SAGA runs, which provides both free and for-charge care. It is this income that pays for all of the other services. NOW, the SAGA veterinary clinic may be forced to close, putting the entire Humane Society at risk and out of business. If SAGA cannot employ a full-time vet, we cannot generate the income to offer all the many free and low-cost services we currently provide.

WARNING: If you are an animal lover the photos below may be graphic and disturbing in nature. There is a happy ending thanks to SAGA HUMANE SOCIETY.

This is what SAGA does for you and the animals of San Pedro:

* Dog Patrols to pickup stray, dangerous, diseased, maltreated, abandoned or injured animals.

* Responds to complaints of dog attacks, dog fights, noise nuisance and other negative interactions between the animal population and humans.

* Provides free rabies shots for all animals.

* Provides free or low cost medical treatment for animals belonging to those suffering financial hardship.

* Provides a shelter to house, feed and treat the homeless or mistreated animals of San Pedro.

* Provides animal adoption services, providing many local families with much loved pets and guard dogs.

* Assures that all people who want to adopt are able to provide good care for the animal.

* Assures all animals placed for adoption are spayed or neutered and have been given a clean bill of health with all shots up to date.

* Provides free or low cost spays & neuters to help prevent overpopulation.

* Provides humane euthanasia when appropriate and eliminate the need for the Town Board to use poison as an alternative.

* Provides educational programs to help the people of San Pedro learn how to care for a healthy, happy pet.

If you want to help, please contact SAGA urgently to sign their petition to save this very valuable service to the community before it is too late. For 10 years we have helped San Pedro. We need your help now.

Contact The SAGA Society:
Coconut Drive, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, Tel: +501 226 3266, Email: saga@btl.net
visit theier website: http://sagahumanesociety.org/

Please sign the petition to save SAGA.
http://www.ipetitions.com/petition/savesagahumanesociety/

Upon arriving at Saga Humane Society

Getting immediate treatment at Saga Humane Society

After Being rehabilitated at Saga Humane Society

Saving yet another dog from neglect

Kids appreciating and learning about animals at Saga Humane Society

Saving another Puppy from neglect

Saga Humane Society

Facts to know about BELIZE

Belize

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 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 from Platinum International Real Estate and Investments.

Belize is a small, unspoiled country located in Central America and is fast becoming a world-renowned destination for tourists and international investors alike. It 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, Arabs, Garifuna, Maya, and Mennonites just to name a few. It is a country rich in Culture and rooted in beliefs of working together for a strong economy. The Belizean people are very friendly and a simple hello is given everywhere you go no matter who you are or what you do.

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 the fishing, diving or snorkeling preservation sites or taking a hike in the lush protected rain forests that keep the country so serene. The preservation of such beautiful places in Belize is essential for generations to enjoy it even after we move on and leave our legacy behind.
Platinum International Real Estate and Investments, vows to stand firm, work with everyone to bring Belize to a recognizable International Real Estate Level unsurpassed by most in the industry. We look forward to bringing you to a place you can call Home in Belize.

Life in Belize

For many years Belize has gone under the shadows of many other Central American countries. Belize has it unique features that famous celebrities have come to appreciate. You need to understand the geography, history, the people, the economy and the atmosphere to truly appreciate this inspiring place called Belize.

Geography

Belize is positioned in both the northern and western hemisphere. Located in North America on the northern edge of the Central America isthmus 16º 13' N, 88º 48' W - a somewhat narrow strip of land that connects North and South America - the country is bordered by Guatemala, Mexico, the Gulf of Honduras and the Caribbean Sea. Belize is the 23rd country on the list according to world atlas for the lowest density of people to land per square mile. With 240 miles of coastline, 8,805 square miles of land and 62 square miles of water rights it’s easy to see why people are flocking to Belize to call it home.

Belize's diverse landscapes include hundreds of islands, subtropical rainforests, fertile savannas and mountains. It is internationally recognized as a leader in environmental preservation and conservation.

Belize is divided into four main geographic regions, including the relatively low Maya Mountains of the south that dominate all but the narrow coastal plain; the northern lowlands and its many rivers and streams; the flat and swampy coastal plain, and the almost countless cayes, islands and lagoons that fringe its Caribbean coastline. More than 50% of Belize is covered by tropical rain forest that's dissected by a network of rivers, mostly small in length. The largest and most significant river is the navigable Belize River that stretches from the Guatemala border all the way to the Caribbean Sea. Second only in size to the Great Barrier Reef off the northeast coastline of Australia, a 175 mile long barrier reef fronts the Belize coastline, intermixed with literally hundreds of islands and cayes. This great site has been recognized as a World Heritage Site, the other site is located 58 miles direct east of Belize City in the Carribean Sea, the Blue Hole; more than 1,000 feet across and some 400 feet deep, it's the opening to a former Ice Age cave, and is today one of the world's most popular dive sites. Belize is divided into six districts; including Belize, Cayo, Corozal, Orange Walk, Stann Creek and Toledo.

History

Archaeological evidence in Belize indicates that the famed Maya culture began to emerge in this lowland area of the Yucatan Peninsula around 1000 BC. That Maya civilization flourished here for eons; great cities were formed, massive ceremonial buildings, palaces, temples and personal dwellings were constructed, and the people farmed the land with great proficiency. Remnants of this extraordinary people and a quite sizeable population of direct descendants still exist in Belize and all across the Yucatan today, despite hundreds of years of European colonization of the area.

Spain aggressively controlled most of the colonies on the fringes of this New World, when the first English settlers arrived in the early 1600s. For the next two centuries military conflicts (mostly naval) between the British and Spanish raged, as both countries desired this land. Regional power struggles continued in the area over the next 50 years, and then in 1862, the Settlement of Belize was officially declared a British colony, and named British Honduras. Similar to all European colonies in the Americas, British Honduras also craved independence, but Guatemala continued to claim the entire area, and the British were reluctant to release their firm grip. By the 1960s the British began to soften their position, and though they still controlled the entire defense and foreign affair of the settlement, its name was changed to Belize in anticipation of the independence, which finally did come in 1981.

The People

Today you can see the remnants of the original settlers in Belize namely the Maya, British and European people. Today Belize offers a multi-cultural society made up of Creole, Mestizo, East Indian, Chinese, Arabs, Garifuna, Maya, and Mennonites just to name a few. Belize is a country rich in Culture and rooted in beliefs of working together for a strong economy. The Belizean people are known for their cultural tolerance, diversity and friendliness and it’s not uncommon to see the Belizean people smiling and waving at anyone passing by.

Spirituality in Belize life is diverse in a way that it will suit many nationalities. Majority of the citizens are Catholics while a fourth of the population are Protestant (Pentecostal, Anglican, Seventh - day Adventist, Mennonite, Methodist, and Jehovah’s Witnesses). Other religions present are Taoism, Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam.

The Economy

Belize is a member of the British Commonwealth and is governed by parliamentary democracy. It then became an independent nation in 1981 and has a stable and progressive political history. Agriculture, manufacturing and tourism are key elements of its economy. Belize enjoys close ties with the U.S. and UK and steady economic growth.

The national currency of Belize is called Belizean Dollar (BZD) and is approximately worth a half of U.S. Dollar, depending on the inflation. It comes in denominations of 2 dollars, 5 dollars, 10 dollars, 20 dollars, 50 dollars, and 100 dollars. One Belizean dollar is a coins and a 25 cent coin is called a shilling.

Foreign investors enjoy a range of incentives in Belize, outlined in its Fiscal Incentives Act of 1990. Foreign-owned real estate privileges, offshore banking and a lack of capital gains tax attract international business to Belize. With Houston airport just over two hours flying time away and Miami airport an hour and a half, the country's proximity to the U.S. is another attractive feature for foreign investors.

The Atmosphere

The laid back atmosphere of Belize life actually comes from a unique blend of nationalities. Belize enjoys a nice tropical weather. It rains a lot during the months of May to November, while dry season is on February to May.

PLATINUM INTERNATIONAL REAL ESTATE AND INVESTMENTS would love to welcome you to share in our experiences. Selling real estate is what we do best and with our various departmentalized services we offer everyone looking to buy or sell real estate in Belize unmatched services amongst our competitors.

Please take the time to read, comment and share about your experiences.

Thank you,
Platinum International Real Estate
Management and Staff

Written by:
Will Moreno
Copyrighted 2009

Sunday, June 27, 2010

Tropical Storm Alex in Belize

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

18 Acres of Serenity Off the Coast of Belize City

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Father's Day being celebrated in Belize - June 19th,2010

Tuesday, June 15, 2010

Beautiful 3 Bedroom, Riverfront Home in Hopeville Area of Punta Gorda - Belize

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

SAGA Humane Society may be forced to close its doors to the animals

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