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August marks the halfway point of the six months long slow tourism season in Belize. Since school is out many Belizeans would take this time to take vacation with their children to the some of the amazing tourism destination around the country. Whilst we are still in the rainy season this month seems to be the driest with mostly sunny days. No doubt we are all on watch and in preparatory mode in the case of any looming tropical cyclone that may be heading in our direction. The beginning of next month is the opening of all the primary schools so

Whilst this month marks the beginning of the second half of this year 2024, in Belize, locals as well as visitors look forward to the opening of the Lobster season. This seafood delicacy becomes available for dinner tables and restaurants around the country as they now become legal to purchase. As the most popular marine product exported from Belize, the harvesting of lobster from our waters is put on hold for approximately six months to allow these spiny tail shell fish to reproduce. The fishing industry booms as the fishermen go out to bring in their first of many catches for

June marks the beginning of the rainy season here in Belize. This year we could not wait for the return of the rain as the last two months served us with some scorching hot temperatures that caused significant brush and forest fire all over the country. We are all relieved now that the rain is here; as not only the people but also the flora and fauna of our natural environment was under severe stress levels due to the extremely warm weather. This month is also the second month of the slow season, which last 6 months, in the tourism industry.

Are you a cycling fan? The annual cross country cycling classic was held at the end of March because of the leap year, this biggest one-day sporting event in Belize is usually held in April. The Holy Saturday cross country race has become a tradition since the 1920s. This sporting extravaganza is a must see if you are in the country. Cyclists from around the region would come to challenge our local cyclist phenom to win the garland. Belizeans would align the entire George Price highway, which is the route for the race to cheer on their favorite local cyclist. This grueling,

March is the beginning of the summer time in Belize. Whilst the annual average temperature in the country hovers around 80 degrees Fahrenheit in regards to the weather, the next three months will see temperatures increase to over 85-90 degrees. This month is also synonymous with the public and bank holiday, once set aside for one of Belize greatest benefactors Henry Edward Victor Bliss who was the fourth Baron of Portugal. Today after attaching other national heroes to the day, the holiday is known as National Heroes and Benefactors Day, celebrated on the 9th March each year. An official ceremony is