Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

The Belmopan Active Youths are having the grand opening of the BAY Lounge on Thursday, January 14th, from noon to 10:00pm.  Congratulations, BAY!

"BAY invites you to the grand opening on January 14th 12pm-10pm to one of the first social enterprise in Belmopan, our BAY LOUNGE!  This is a huge milestone for our organization and we very much hope that you will attend!  We are grateful to all our partners and volunteers that have contributed in any way to make this possible!  Special thanks to the US Embassy through their support under the BAY Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Development Project, the Belmopan City Council, YWCA for training in the culinary arts, our BAY Lounge Committee for their countless hours in planning and execution, the BAY Members/volunteers and our many other partners!"

The U.S. Naval Hospital Ship Comfort ported in Belize today, and will be here through the 18th.  They are having free medical clinics around Belize.  They are having clinics in Hattieville and Independence, and while there was one scheduled in Bullet Tree Falls, they might save that for next time.  The Belmopan Active Youths are organizing volunteers to help with the clinics. 

"The USS Comfort, a medical and educational exchange ship, will be visiting Belize from April 11- April 20.  As part of its outreach, it will be performing medical services in two sites—one in Hattieville Government School and one in Independence High School.  BAY is working with the organizers to find volunteers to help at the sites to do things like hand out water, distribute coloring books to kids, etc.  If you have the time please take on this opportunity let us know!!  It's gonna be awesome!!  Transportation and lunch will be provided.  Contact the BAY Office (822-1545) for more information if interested!!"

The Belmopan Active Youths teamed up with the Red Taigaz to refurbish Independence Park.  Thanks, BAY, and Red Taigaz!

"This weekend we made some more progress on our Community Park Rehab Project at the Independence Park.  We were happy to have some players from the Belmopan Red Taigaz Elite Basketball Team assist us with completing the painting of our playhouse and constructing one more sandbox.

It was a successful and fun-filled day!  We look forward to continuing building strong partnerships with organizations in Belmopan and by extension our community.  Together we can make our City a better place for everyone!

Educate! Engage! Empower!"

The Cayetanos, and Panerrifix both played at the Peace and Love Concert, which was held in Belmpan.

"Was quite a lovely day in Belmopan for the Love and Peace concert. Big up the Cayetano Family for putting on a great show for a very worthy cause - youth development.  Big up also to Girl POWA, PCD Youths and Belmopan Active Youth Drum Corps."

The Love and Peace Concert for youth development will be next Sunday, May 11th, at Mae Gordon Park, starting at 3:00pm.  Pen Cayetano and his family band will be playing at the event.  Panerrifix Steel Band will be playing also, and the Belmopan Active Youth Marching Band will be there.  Don't miss this great event.  

"All are invited to come out at the Mae Gordon Park on Sunday, May 11th for Love and Peace Concert."

Congratulations to the Benque Marching Band(picture is from their practice video) for winning 1st place at Band Fest.  Band Fest was yesterday in Corozal, and Cayo really cleaned up.  The SISE Dreams took 3rd place in the marching band category.  The Belmopan Active Youths took 1st place for Drum Corps.  

"At the end of the event, St. Luke “Purple Spirit” marching band won the Drumline competition.  In the Drum Corps category, the champion is the Belmopan Active Youth group.  They took home $4,000 and a trophy.  Second place was won by the Holy Redeemer Marching band.  Coming in third was the St. Luke marching band.  In the Marching Band with Wind Instrumet category, Benque Viejo Marching Band walked away with first prize, taking home $6,000, a tropy and medals.  Second place in this category was won by the Corozal Community College marching band while the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Dreams Marching Band captured third prize."

The Belmopan Active Youths are having their 'Cruise on the BAY' fundraiser on Valentine's weekend.  They'll have Panerrifix and DJ Karizma there for entertainment.  The boat leaves at 6:00pm from Old Belize.  Call 602-4812 for more information.

"Cruise on the BAY!  Support the Belmopan Active Youths Fundraiser!"

Congratulations to Gem Turner, who won the Youth Minister's Leadership award at the Belize Youth Awards at the Bliss Centre yesterday.  The Department of Youth Services picked another well deserving awardee, and reading about her hard work is inspiring to say the least.  Congratulations, Gem!

"The Belmopan Active Youths is pleased to congratulate its secretary, Ms. Gem Turner, on her achievement today.  Gem IS the 2013 recipient of this year's Youth Minister's Leadership Award for the Belize Youth Awards.  Not only is Gem a hardworking, dedicated and ACTIVE member of BAY but she is also the President of the University of Belize's Inter Varsity Christian Fellowship; Youth Leader, Praise Team Member and Sunday School Teacher at the Belmopan Baptist Church.  Congratulations, Gem!  Job well done!"

The CARICOM Marathon in Belmopan went well, and the proceeds raised went to BAY.  Happy CARICOM Week!

Marathon pictures here.

"We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported the CARICOM Week Marathon on Sunday, June 28th to kick off the week of festivities.  The proceeds from the event were donated to the Belmopan Active Youths.  Thank you to the Directorate of Foreign Trade for their kind consideration and donation to our organization.  Let's continue to promote 'Endless Opportunities for Belize!' and of course, for our youths."

Belmopan Active Youths had their first graduating class from their Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Development project.  Congratulations, Graduates!

"Nothing makes us quite as proud as EMPOWERING our youths.  We were thrilled to see 27 youths graduate from two programs under our BAY Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Development (JCED) Project on Sunday, March 29th...  Our first graduation under our new project, this one makes us super proud. Congratulations to our 27 graduates!"

The Belmopan Active Youths have a new website, and it looks good.  You can read all about what they do, and even volunteer to be part of their amazing team.  Thanks, BAY for doing all you've done for the youths.  

"With a mission to EDUCATE, ENGAGE and EMPOWER the youths of Belmopan and its surrounding communities, since its inception, BAY has and continues to impact and invest in youths through the development of positive programs and recreational activities.  To date, the organization has engaged over six hundred young people through its various programs including the BAY Marching Band and Dance Group, its Community Park Rehabilitation Program, its Youth Drug Demand Reduction Project and most recently its Job Creation and Entrepreneurship Development Project."

The Belmopan Active Youths are having a Back to School fundraiser on Thursday, July 17th, at the George Price Center.  Looks like they have a diverse line-up of talent coming to perform. 

"It's gonna be GOOD!  Support the Belmopan Active Youths' Back-to-School Fundraiser!  Help us help others!"

The Bandits host the Verdes tomorrow at the Isidoro Beaton Stadium for the semifinals of the PLB Belikin Cup.  The game starts at 7:30pm.  The Belmopan Active Youth is having their basketball final at Hilltop Court, starting at 7:00pm.  They'll have Above the Influence playing the Ball Hard Live Free.  

The May Cayo Event Calendar is out. 

Tonight is the start of the BAY basketball tournament playoffs.  They really have some great team names.  Next weekend is the finals.

"The Belmopan Active Youths start their basketball playoffs tonight.  They continue tomorrow night, and conclude next weekend."

The Belmopan Active Youths, who are very active in the community, and have been hosting basketball matches for the youth, are having their first general membership meeting this evening at 5:30pm, at the George Price Center.  If you are interested in making a difference with them, please go and show your support.  Educate, Engage, Empower!

"Put it on your calendars!  BAY General Membership Meeting ... tomorrow, Sunday, March 23rd at 5:30 pm at George Price Center.  SEE YOU THERE!!!  You're Invited!  Join us on Sunday at 5:30 pm at the George Price Center!"