- Can non-Belizeans own and hold free title to land in Belize?
- Can non-Belizeans own beachfront property in Belize?
- Can non-Belizeans do business in Belize?
- Does Belize have good health care?
- What happens in a medical emergency?
- What is the climate like?
- What type government does Belize have?
- What is the political climate like?
- Are there lots of bugs?
- How are the roads?
- What languages are spoken there?
- What is the school system like?
- Is it safe to drink the water?
Q: Can non-Belizeans own and hold free title to land in Belize?
A: Yes, foreigners can own land in Belize. You do not need a Belizean partner. You can receive clear title. There are a few different historical types of title. The Belize government has begun a program to research all title histories and resurvey lands starting in certain “designated areas”. The plan is to update all title work in these areas and issue new, completely researched and clearly described titles. This new form of title is called” Land Certificate” and presides overall past documents. Buying or selling a property in Land Certificate status should be faster and less complicated than with prior forms of title. Designated areas include Placencia, Hopkins, Sittee River, Cayo and Belmopan.
Q: Can non-Belizeans own beachfront property in Belize?
A: Yes, unlike many other countries, foreigners can own beachfront and riverfront properties throughout Belize. Properties along our country’s waterways including rivers, bays, and lagoons may have a narrow strip of land designated as “nature reserve”. Certain types of development may be restricted in these areas.
Q: Can non-Belizeans do business in Belize?
A: Yes, the government of Belize encourages foreign investment. Historically many industries in Belize including telecommunications, banking, banana and citrus farming, shrimp farms and light manufacturing have beenowned by foreigners. More recently investors have been focusing on real estate, land development, resort projects and even plans for world class golf courses. The Belize economy is stable and growing steadily. Easy access from the US, Canada and now Europe also makes Belize a natural for foreign investors.
Q: Does Belize have good health care?
A: Health care in Belize is improving constantly. Private clinics are affordable and better equipped than public hospitals. More and more foreigners living in Belize are electing to have elective procedures done here. Certain treatments, some diagnostics and major surgeries are still more likely to be performed abroad.
Q: What happens in a medical emergency?
A: First aid will be rendered at the nearest community health center. The more developed a village or town is the better the clinic is likely to be. Belize is a small country with good roads in most developed areas so getting to a hospital does not take long. Life flight is fast and dependable and ambulance service is steadily improving.
A: The coastal areas and the cayes have typical Caribbean subtropical weather. The rainy season falls between June and November and rainfall varies from one region to the next. Toledo and Cayo districts are the wettest and Orange Walk is the driest. You will never need a jacket but you will want a sun hat. Belize lies at 17 degrees north latitude. This puts her in the southern end of the hurricane belt. Hurricane season is between June and November. With advanced warning systems and plenty of high ground casualties are greatly minimized. The government has a well developed hurricane preparedness program and most communities have hurricane shelters.
Q: What type government does Belize have?
A: Belize is a free democracy with 2 major parties much like England, US or Canada. The elected head of state is called the prime minister.
Q: What is the political climate like?
A: Belize is a very peaceful country. It has never had a war in its e history. There is no political unrest and no armed resistance to the government. The political climate would be best described as tranquil. The newly elected United Democratic Party is very popular and has ushered in an era of great optimism. Visitors often comment on this time of enthusiasm and national pride.
A: Yes, there are thousands of insects. Belize is a very fertile, tropical paradise with varied ecosystems. Nuisance insects like mosquitoes and sand flies are predictable and concentratedin certain areas. The more developed an area is the less insects you will find. Surprising to most people, the rain forest usually doesn’t have many mosquitoes. The low-lying mangrove cayes, while beautiful for naturalists and sportsmen, are host to sand flies and should be avoided on windless days. Beaches usually do not have mosquitoes.
A: Terrible! Just kidding… There are 2 major highways in Belize. One runs north and south, the other east and west. These highways are paved and well maintained. There is an 8 mile stretch of road under construction in the southern Toledo district. This is scheduled to be completed in early 2009. Construction on the 23 mile long, dirt and gravel Placencia road is scheduled to begin in July, 2008. This will be a major boon to advancement in one of the country’s hottest new development areas. Belize is a developing country. Roads into many of the outlying areas are fun in an SUV but not yet paved.
Q: What languages are spoken there?
A: English is the most widely spoken language. English based Belize Creole is the official language of the country. Spanish is widely spoken in the Orange Walk and Cayo districts. Two dialects of Maya, the indigenous people of Belize, are spoken in small villages throughout the country. The Mennonites, a large Christian fundamentalist sect speak German. Many Belizeans came from India, China, Taiwan and Labanon . Each of these groups still speak their native languages as well as English and Belize Creole. Belize is a land of many languages.
Q: What is the school system like?
A: During the British Colonial period education was available to everyone. While there was public education available most schools were run by the churches. Schooling has become an integrated part of Belizean culture. Belize has the highest functional literacy rate in Central America. Primary school education is well developed with typical western curriculum. There are trade schools, a technical institute and a few colleges. Most Belizeans who wish to continue their higher educations do so abroad as is typical of most Caribbean Countries.
Q: Is it safe to drink the water?
A: Municipal water systems throughout the country provide good quality, purified drinking water. Some community wells are better tasting than others. The water in San Pedro and Caye Caulker is not fit for drinking. Placenciahas a deep well and a new water system. The water is excellent. Cayo district has many good wells. The water in Punta Gorda is nice.
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