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For all the latest news on Hurricane Beryl, please continue to check NEMO Belize updates. We are hopeful this storm will pass further north and spare Belize, but it's important to take proper precautions.

Happy National Heroes and Benefactors Day!

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫'𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐲! 🇧🇿
Today, we raise our flags and hearts in honor of those who have paved the way and shaped our nation into the incredible place it is today. From the hardworking pioneers to the innovative leaders, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of every individual who has played a part in building our beautiful country.

Who’s ready to plan a Belize vacation from JFK soon?

Exciting news with new flights starting to Belize this December.

JetBlue To Start New Nonstop Flights to Belize from New York’s JFK Airport!

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce a new partnership with JetBlue Airlines, New York's Hometown Airline®, which today revealed the first-ever nonstop service between New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Belize’s Phillip S.W. Goldson.

Read full release here: https://conta.cc/3qrbMcE

Photo Credit- JetBlue

FYI for anyone planning a Belize trip that includes a flight to or from Caye Caulker between now to July 17.

The BAA hereby announces that rehabilitation works will be done to the SBBMA and CUK Airport.

Who wants to camp in this tropical paradise?

Happy 38 years San Pedro!

On behalf of Mayor Wally Nunez and the San Pedro Town Council we wish you a happy and meaningful 38 years of Township!

Happy Garifuna Settlement Day!

20 Phrases to Chit-Chat in Garifuna! - Travel Belize As you travel around Southern Belize to immerse in the spirit of the Garifuna culture, here are a few phrases in the Garifuna Language to use when you meet and mingle with locals!

Latest update on Hurricane Lisa

BULLETIN
Hurricane Lisa Intermediate Advisory Number 12A
NWS National Hurricane Center Miami FL AL152022
100 PM CDT Wed Nov 02 2022
..LISA VERY NEAR BELIZE BARRIER REEF.....EXPECTED TO MAKE LANDFALL IN BELIZE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS...

SUMMARY OF 100 PM CDT...1800 UTC...INFORMATION
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LOCATION...17.3N 87.7W
ABOUT 35 MI...60 KM ESE OF BELIZE CITY
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS...80 MPH...130 KM/H
PRESENT MOVEMENT...W OR 275 DEGREES AT 14 MPH...22 KM/H
MINIMUM CENTRAL PRESSURE...987 MB...29.15 INCHES

DISCUSSION AND OUTLOOK
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At 100 PM CDT (1800 UTC), the center of Hurricane Lisa was located
near latitude 17.3 North, longitude 87.7 West. Lisa is moving
toward the west near 14 mph (22 km/h). This general motion with a gradual turn toward the west-northwest and some decrease in forward speed is forecast during the next couple of days. On the forecast track, the center of Lisa will make landfall in Belize later this
afternoon, and then cross northern Guatemala and move into
southeastern Mexico by Thursday.

Maximum sustained winds remain near 80 mph (130 km/h) with higher gusts. Some strengthening is still possible before landfall.
Rapid weakening will occur after the center of Lisa moves inland.

Hurricane-force winds extend outward up to 15 miles (30 km) from
the center and tropical-storm-force winds extend outward up to 70
miles (110 km). (San Pedro is currently within 80 km of the eye of the storm)

STORM SURGE: A storm surge will likely raise water levels by as
much as 4 to 7 feet above normal tide levels near and to the north
of where the center of Lisa crosses the coast of Belize and
extreme southeastern portions of the Yucatan Peninsula. Elsewhere, a storm surge of 1 to 3 feet is possible within the Tropical Storm Warning area in eastern Yucatan and up to 1 foot for the Bay Islands of Honduras. Near the coast, the surge will be accompanied by large and damaging waves.

WIND: Hurricane conditions are expected along the coast of Belize
and the southeastern Yucatan peninsula later this afternoon.
Tropical storm conditions are expected during the next few hours
over portions of the Bay Islands and along the northern coast
of Honduras within the Tropical Storm Warning area, and in portions of Guatemala and Yucatan later this afternoon.

RAINFALL: Lisa is expected to produce rainfall amounts of:

4 to 6 inches with local amounts to 10 inches across Belize,
northern Guatemala, the southern portion of the Mexican state of
Quintana Roo. southern Campeche, Tabasco, northern Chiapas, and far eastern Veracruz.

It’s that time of year where some sites may be closed due to rising water levels. Always check the latest information from NICH when planning tours.

Congrats to the Belize Robotics Team! Way to go!