

tacogirl
Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Belize
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Lives in Ambergris Caye, Belize
Registration: 27 August 2008
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Dental Care by Cruisin Camper
So I have read about health care and private versus the public health care..... my question is about dental. Is dental care regularly available or is this something you would have to travel for?

I do not have a contact for Dr, Cima.I found a list but did not see him on it - https://www.socialsecurity.org.bz/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/List-of-Registered-Recertified-Medical-Practitioners-2023.pdfAll the bestLaurie Read More


Bank letter of reference by TexItalian
Hello there. This is directed to US °µÍø½ûÇøs. We are in need to open a bank account in Belize, in order to fulfill the requirement for the QRP to deposit the requested money amount.So, we are looking for a sample of what a "letter of reference" from a ...

At Atlantic Bank (around 2007), I was required to have 2 letters from different financial institutions in Canada. Read More


Optometry or Optical job in Belize by Bestfrank
I am seeking for Optometrist or Optical jobs in Belize,or any idea on how i can open my own eye clinic or optical chop in Belize will be highly welcomed.

A few places listed below that you could reach out to ask for more information on what you would need to do to move forward. Hoy Eye Center hoyeyecenter.bz/BCVI bcvi.org/national-eye-clinic/Belize Vision Center facebook.com/BelizeVisionCenter Read More


Have signed up twice as cody9. Border crossing at Chetamal by Cody9
Looking to live in Corozal area. Will need to buy my insulin in Chetamal. What are taraffs/duties crossing the border. Is it difficult

I agree would think you could get it here. However, I know a someone who did the paperwork and was approved for medical reasons to cross the border and go for treatment in Merida. Read More


Moving and building question by margewest
If a person bought property on AC and wanted to build a house and move there I would think they would move there and then rent for a while while building the house. I have heard horror stories about the Mennonite pre fab. Has anyone had a good ...

Older posts in this blog chronicle building a cement house here with a good contractor. https://abelizehomeforus.wordpress.com/ We have a mini storage on the island as far as what to do with your things while you build http://www.belizestorage.com/ Read More


PV solar and net metering by sunandsandseeker
Is there such a thing as net metering in Belize? That is where someone with solar collectors contributes excess power the grid and then takes back what they need from the grid when solar is not providing power.

Looking for insight into smart meters as well for a friend who is working on solar for a local school. If anyone has any answers or knows about solar power in Belize would be interested to make contact. Read More


Suitable place to settle and work by clarknewhall
I am a newbie to the Belize forum. I am a retired doctor and lawyer and am planning a move to a warm area OUT OF THE US at the first opportunity (e.g. when my teenagers are 18 and my parents are dead.) One attraction to me of Belize is the ...

Ocean Ferry http://oceanferrybelize.com/ San Pedro Belize Express http://www.belizewatertaxi.com/schedule Tropic Air Flight Schedule https://www.tropicair.com/en/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/TropicAirFlightScheduleNOVEMBER2015.pdf Read More


One way flight? by dsewell708
Can I fly into Phillip S.W. Goldson from the States on a one way ticket?

I do know that some people have said they are flying in and doing land travel through Mexico or onto Guatemala who bought one way. Read More


Volunteering in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some °µÍø½ûÇøs wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations °µÍø½ûÇøs can turn to if they want to volunteer in Belize? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

For medical or dental related type help permits are needed no matter which group you volunteer under. This can be obtained from the ministry of Health. They also want to see credentials. Read More


The best is yet to come! by Julien
Hi everyone, Hope you are all doing well. For more than 10 years, has been helping °µÍø½ûÇøriates and those who wish to live abroad by offering a user-friendly participative exchange platform. During these 10 years, the ...

What a great change. Congratulations, can't wait to see the new look. Read More


Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...

Belize dollars sorry I forgot to add that. Read More


Making phone calls in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, When settling in Belize, one of the priorities is to be able to make phone calls. How to proceed to get a landline installed in Belize? What are the mobile operators? What is your average monthly budget? Thank you in advance for ...

I use digicell with an unlocked nexus 5 phone I bought stateside. Had to get sim chip cut to size at BTL I buy credit on double triple days so $50 credit gets me 150 and that usually lasts till the next time around. I pay 39.99 to have 2 gigs a ... Read More


Volunteering in Belize by Maximilien
Hi, While living abroad, some °µÍø½ûÇøs wish to get involved in the local community life. What organizations °µÍø½ûÇøs can turn to if they want to volunteer in Belize? How to join a charitable institution, what are the steps? Which causes ...

Belize Red Cross San Pedro Branch is always looking for volunteers. Our current most active areas are first aid and blood drives and we also host volunteer vacation groups and have them help do needed community projects such as re-cataloging ... Read More


Safety in Belize by Christine
Hi, We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Belize? How would you define the level of safety in the country? Can you walk safely during the day and at night without any fear? Do you think there ...

We would like to talk about a sensitive but important topic: do you feel safe in Belize? Yes overall I feel safe in Belize. How would you define the level of safety in the country? I will say mid level but that is a hard one as (just like ... Read More


ATM's in San Pedro by rwing93
Do the ATM's in San Pedro take US debit cards? If they don't how do you manage your money issues if you are there for long periods of time?

Fee is around $3.00 bz or $1.50 usd range, each bank varies in what they charge. Read More