Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Video of the day.  The SISE TC has a video showing the planned refurbishments for Joseph Andrews park in Santa Elena.  Looks great, and they have a lot planned.  It'll be a safe environment for the entire family, with many different sports facilities.  

"Mayor Earl Trapp and the SISE Town Council presents the plan for the Newly Renovated and upgraded Josph Andrews Park located in Santa Elena. The park will be equipped with a synthetic 5 a side turf, volleyball and basketball facilities, recreational area for the children and parking. This project is scheduled to commence late December 2019 or early January. The development continues throughout our Municipality with Mayor Earl Trapp!"

The SISE Town Council will be re-sworn in on Sunday.  They are having a victory parade and rally at the Macal River park, and the celebration starts at 11:00am.  Grupo Jade will be performing.  Congratulations, Mayor Trapp and SISE Councillors!  

The Cayo Football Association held their championship for the 1st division on Saturday at Broaster Stadium.  Congratulations, Universal Hardware, for taking 1st place! 

"Chairman Earl Trapp Jr. Would like to thank all paticipating teams in this years CFA 1st Division football tournament and fans of the football family, especially to Universal Hardware who won the First place with cash prize of $3,000.00 Second place Peniarol F.C $800.00 and Third place to Benque Power with $400.00. Thanks to everyone see you next year! Special thanks to the entite work staff especially to Mr Bernz Mendez, Lisa Gordon, Mr. Lucio Toledano Chief of Security the Police Department Mr Medina and the Match Officials."

That was a fun Christmas Tree Lighting at the Cayo Welcome Center.  The SISE Town Council really had a great celebration this year.  

"It was a spectacular night Down Town San Ignacio at the Cayo Welcome Center on the 10th December, 2016, where the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony took place. Mayor Earl Trapp Jr. and the San Ignacio/Santa Elena Town Council has joined the caused to share the spirit of Christmas and love for the children of the Twin Town who are the future of our beloved Country Belize. This is indeed a promise kept by empowering our children so that they too can feel the spirit of christmas. Special thank to all the staff who worked tirelessly to make this event a success, especially to Ms. Melonie Usher, Ms. Lisa Gordon, Mr. Jaime Garcia, Ms. Karen Fernandez and Ms. Minnett Zetina who were behind the scene ensuring that all activities for the event were properly organized. Thanks a million to the Business Community who contributed toys. Thank you and may God Bless you all. Merry Christmas!!!"

The best mural in the country was unveiled today. The Cayo artists were Jorge Landero and Ismael Humes, and they were assisted by Jolan Landero and Denfild Rosalino Rivera.

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"Today we had the privilege to unveil the San Ignacio and Santa Elena Town Mural. Present were, His Worship the Mayor Earl Trapp Jr., Deputy Mayor Mathew Preston along with fellow Councilors and most appreciated the artists, George Landero and Ismael Humes.

The picturesque mural depicts the history of our Twin Town from Post Independence to Present Day San Ignacio and Santa Elena. The mural was constructed and painted at a strategical place of entry at the apex of the low-lying bridge beside Saint Ignatius High School in Santa Elena. This was done as part of the SI/SE September Celebration Agenda/Activities."

The 2018 September Celebrations Launch was yesterday at Falcon Field.  It was a fun day for everyone.  Plenty of great music from Los Hijos del West and the New Sensation Band, along with some nice choreographed dances from the Western Heat Dance Company. 

The National Channel got video of much of the festivities.

"Sunday August 26th, His Worship Mayor Earl Trapp and the San Ignacio - Santa Elena Town Council hosted the Launch of the September Celebrations 2018. The Launch was attended by His Excellency Sir Colville Young, Governor General of Belize, who conducted the inspection of the Belize Defence Force Guard of Honour. Other honorable guests included Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the National Celebrations Commission, Hon. Patrick Faber. Hon. Orlando Habet, Area Representative for the Cayo North East, represented the People’s United Party, several members of the House of Representatives, Chief Executive Officers, members of the San Ignacio – Santa Elena Town Council, other invited guests and members of the public were in the audience.

After moving speeches by Mayor Trapp and Deputy Prime Minister Faber centered around the September Celebrations Theme, “Belize Da Fu Wi - Now and Forever, 8867”, Minister Faber presented the cash prize to the creator of this year’s theme, Mrs. Fernanda Tun. A moving presentation of song and cultural dances by the Western Heat Dance Company followed and made the event distinctly representative of the cultures of “El Cayo” in its appeal. As a part of the ceremony Mayor Trapp was asked to select, via a random lotto pick, the municipality that will host the 2019 Launch of the September Celebrations and chose “Punta Gorda”.

Music, dance and much festivity filled the Falcon Field at the end of the official ceremony. Surely a forerunner to the events planned and anxiously anticipated for the National September Celebrations."

Christmas story of the day.  Mayor Trapp and Councilor Neal met with the SISE Children's Advisory Body, and gave them some Christmas presents.  

"Yesterday, Mayor Earl Trapp Jr. and Councilor Vanessa Neal acknowledged the work and contributions of the CAB Advisory Board issuing Christmas gifts to the children. The CAB Advisory Board is geared towards teaching children in our community Leadership skills, Civic Pride and the importance of service to the community among other things. They have been active in providing recommendations and ideas to develop our municipality to a child friendly one. The SISE Town Council joins Mayor Earl Trapp and Councilor Neal in commending the children for their service and participation!"

The SISE Town Council had their ground breaking ceremony this week.  They're building a 4000 square foot building on the old hospital grounds.  The Cayo Scoop is chronicling the construction.

"Yesterday Mayor Earl Trapp reached a historical milestone in his commitment and promise to the people of the 'Twin Towns' of San Ignacio & Santa Elena.  Mayor Trapp along with Ministers of the Cabinet;Mayors from across the country; past Mayors of the twin towns; Councillors; staff of the San Ignacio & Santa Elena Town Council and other stakeholders came together for the ground breaking ceremony of the New Administration Building."

Parade pictures!  Lots of them.

"The Twin Towns of San Ignacio and Santa Elena Celebrated this year's Independence Day with the rythmic songs and 'Liberation Beats' of Lord Laro and Lord Rhaburn along with Belize's Soca Queen Ernestine Carballo and TR Shine.  The streets were lined with eager onlookers from beginning to end of the parade.  Mayor Earl Trapp kept his promise to the people of Santa Elena to start the ceremonies and parade from the Loma Luz Blvd.  Pictures courtesy of Mr. Art Wager"