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Sanctuary Belize Announces the Large Scale Expansion of Marina

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Belize is excited to announce they have just expanded the Marina. Adding a 30-foot wide channel connecting the breathtaking Marina to the Sapodilla Lagoon. With a soon to follow second expansion increasing it to 60 feet in width. You can now navigate a boat from the Marina along the Phase One Waterfront lots out to the sea. With the infrastructure to the Marina Island and Waterway village completed the world class Sanctuary Belize development is in full swing.
In addition to these improvements the Sanctuary Belize Garden has begun, where organic vegetables and fruit orchard will be another amenity for residents to enjoy. This master planned development is truly changing the face of Belize Real Estate.
A Sanctuary Belize spokes person said, "We are very proud of our Marina expansion allowing our residents improved access to all water activities. Who wouldn't love a local garden where you can stop by and pick a papaya to add to your breakfast or ripe vegetables for your dinner salad?"
Belize Real Estate is on the rise. With many positive factors such as English being the national language, a friendly tax situation, and Qualified Retirement Program, Belize Real Estate has become the hottest place in Central American to invest in property.
For more information: www.sanctuarybelize.com
About Sanctuary Belize
Developed in a collaborative partnership with the Sittee River Wildlife Reserve, Sanctuary Belize is a rare example of a progressive, eco-friendly development designed for people as passionate as we are about preserving and protecting the 10,000+ acres of land and rainforest in the nature reserve. In creating Sanctuary Belize, we wanted to make the dream of property ownership in a Caribbean paradise an affordable reality. We are also committed to developing our community responsibly and respectfully, with as minimal impact to the natural surroundings and wildlife as possible.
As part of this commitment, we actively partner with architects, designers and builders who employ green technology innovations that are ecologically sound, economically feasible, air to conserve the environment. Our mission is to offer our buyers homes and home sites that are as beautiful as the natural world that embraces them. And to build high-quality living environments that enhance quality of life, generate a return on investment, while leaving a small footprint. We invite you to share our vision to preserve paradise.
SOURCE Sanctuary Belize

A trial brigade fumes above the load

A trial brigade fumes above the load

Belize PM Barrow in Mexico

Prime Minister Dean Barrow is on an official visit to Mexico. The government of Belize has not provided any details of his trip - but the Mexican government has posted video and photographs on their website.
We got this from the official welcome by President Felipe Calderon:….

President Felipe Calderon
"It is an honor for me to receive the Prime Minister of a country which is so close in geography as well as in the affection of all Mexicans. Your visit is of the highest significance for us because it coincides with the year in which we celebrate the bi-centennial of our Independence and the centennial of the Mexican revolution. Your presence in Mexico constitutes a great opportunity to ratify the very affection of friendship that unites our people and to strengthen strategic relationship we have built."

"Aside from friendship and cooperation in recent years we have strengthen our economic exchanges. Only this last decade bilateral trade double from 52 to 104 million dollars in 2009."

"I am sure that the talks we will be holding through this visit shall give a new projection to our 2 countries trade and investments thus, we have undertaking works to modernizing the roads, electric and telecommunications connection between our nations. Mr. Prime Minister and I say this with great pride that Mexico was the first country to establish diplomatic relations with Belize immediately after the proclamation of its Independence on September 21st, 1981. Belize knows it has the friendship and support of all Mexicans to jointly build a future of wellbeing and prosperity for the benefit of our people."

The delegation includes Education Minister Patrick Faber, Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington, Sir Manuel Esquivel, CEO in the Ministry of Finance Audrey Wallace and other senior government officials.

From 7 News Belize

Hardship in Belize Opens Door to Positive Cash Flow

We have a very unusual story to tell about a property that was one man’s dream for over 5 years, but now is his burden and a fantastic offer. But first, the background:

Hardship in Belize Opens Door to Positive Cash Flow

Belize, The Perfect Retirement Option

If you are looking for the perfect retirement destination, Belize is just the place for you!

With its splendid beauty and spectacular landscape its ranks as one of the best places to retire. It offers such a large variety of landscape ranging from Caribbean shores to the jungles that are located in its interiors. Unlike its neighboring countries, a majority of the population in this breathtaking country, speak English. This makes it easier for you to adjust. You can use the language you have been using all your life without worrying much about any other dialect. This has placed Belize on the top spot of most lists of the potential retirement destinations.

The trust laws of the Belize are very friendly. The safety of your Belizean property is also guaranteed as the Trust Act that was passed in the in 1992, has made jurisdiction for the trusts for the protection of assets a very important agenda. Any kind of court action that is initiated by a creditor, that might end up challenging the transfer of any property into a trust is also taken care of by the jurisdiction. Its is among the very few jurisdictions in the world that offer such protection for the trusts even from court actions. When any sort of actual fraud in the process of the creation of the trust is absent, the assets that belong to a Belizian trust are not entitled to be attached in order to satisfy any foreign court’s judgment. The Trust laws of the Belizean land have proven to be as solid as rock, clearing all possible tests.

Another very important concern that one has after retirement, is the the cost of living. You need a place that is easily affordable and as far as the Belize is concerned, it is the possibly the most affordable place that you can find in Central America. Though some of the items might cost you more than what they would have in the United States of America, you will also notice that you will have to pay a comparatively very less amount for the available services. However, the cost of your living is determined by the choices made by you, that is, it naturally depends on the place that you chose to live and the way you want to live.

Regarding the health care facilities, one can say that there are adequate amenities, but it is still advisable for you to take an insurance of evacuation before you shift permanently to your Belize Real Estate. Though small medical problems and disorders can be dealt with here, for any sort of major medical requirements and problems you might have to move to the United States or to Mexico.

In addition to the points already mentioned above, there is one more advantage which is perhaps the most important. Belize provides some really beneficial privileges to retired people. The Retiree Legislation program that was enacted in Belize on 15th of September 1999, was basically aimed at the people who had been North American and UK nationals that would plan to settle outside their home country for a peaceful life after retirement. In order to qualify for this program, you ought to be above 45 years of age and you also have to provide an evidence of your monthly income being at least $2,000.

So that your status as a Qualified retired person is maintained, all you have to do is spend minimum a month every year in Belize unlike some other countries where you have to pay huge amounts in order to avail the benefits of such retirement programs.

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