Belize Music Festival

There are quite a number of people from across the globe who are currently retiring in Belize. Since the government of Belize introduced a very attractive QRP (Qualified Retired Person) program, people across the globe are now wishing to retire in this country. The Germans introduced retirement in the late 18th century. With the depreciating life expectancy of people, retirement has been introduced to the public so that people won't work till their last breath, which is often the case during the earlier times. Also, back then, people retired at a very later age of 60 and above; now, the program that Belize offers is applicable to people whose age is at least 45. With the program offered by Belize, it is very easy to pass the requirements. And if you're worried about the retirement income, you only need a 00 income per month to be enrolled. Belize is a nation occupied by a different mix of races: Hondurans, Mexicans, Eastern Indians, Asians, Mayans and many more to add since North American, Europeans, Australians and more are also joining in. It's not just a wish to retire in Belize, it's a popular ... [more..]

A lot of foreign investors and retirement home seekers are looking at the Caribbean for a place where they can let their money grow or simply find a place where watching the ocean waves provides a peaceful serenity while spending the rest of his or her days in retirement. That is why Belize real estate has been attracting a lot of expats and investors alike. Belize has become a popular destination for adventure seekers and beach lovers. Belize has lower taxes and fewer restrictions, a perk added to attract tourists and retirees. Belize real estate offers a wide price range with their gorgeous selection of beach houses, country homes and many more. This is a Caribbean paradise as exclaimed by many, with its tropical coconut trees swaying with the gust of the wind and the numerous marine activities available for everyone. It has nice, comfortable climate including lush jungles and rain forests home to hundreds of endangered species. It's like a fusion of the Amazon and the Caribbean, while at the same time throwing in ancient ruins in one place. It is truly paradise and a whole lot more at ... [more..]

There were no casualties reported after the massive tropical storm Matthew left the area of Belize. It was a matter of preparedness and Belize was more than ready for the storm. Fortunately, the storm caused minimal damage to the small country. Matthew had poured heavy rains on both southern and northern Belize regions together with high winds and gusts exceeding 30 miles per hour. These had caused trees to be knocked down, power outages, floods, damages to ports, piers, boats and several houses lost their roofs. It didn't seem like paradise, but the Belize real estate companies were not rattled by these occasional events. The people prepared for the coming of the storm and the country ordered several necessary measures in order to prevent heavy casualties. Hurricane watch was issued for the coasts since such hurricanes can be devastating if it reaches sustained winds of 74 miles per hour or higher, causing huge damages to selected coasts. Classes were also suspended, according to the Belize Ministry of Education, before the onset of the storm. Also, mariners were advised to seek shelter and safety. Individuals in low lying areas were suggested ... [more..]