Cayo Scoop! The Ecology of Cayo Culture

Ian Yacab, who you've probably seen play with the Benque Marimba Academy, won the Arts and Culture award!  The Department of Youth Services held the Belize Youth Awards at the Bliss today, honoring the youths that have provided outstanding service to Belize.  This is the 4th consecutive year where a Benqueño has received national recognition in the Arts and Culture.  Congratulations, Ian, on your well deserved award!

In related news, Ian and the Benque Marimba Academy will be playing at the Benque Festival of Culture on Sunday the 17th.

"Estatic feelings!  Our Youth Ian Yacab, is the National Youth Recipient for the Art's & Culture 2013-2014 as the Prime Founder of the Benque Marimba Academy, join us in sending him the best wished and may he continued to promote and preserve his cultural heritage.

We also salute our partners in the Arts & Culture, Caracol YCD Maritza Barrera (Arenal Villagea), for her outstanding contribution and commitment to the development of the Arts in the region.  Kudos to our Youths."

Feelgood news of the day.  Cubola Productions has teamed up with some local businesses to provide school books and training.  Pictured is the San Jose Succotz primary school.  Thanks, Cubola!

"In June 2013, Cubola Productions offered to team up with donors in the private sector of the Cayo District to supply the 'Living Together a Belizean Social Studies Series' for Primary Schools Standard 1 book and workbook at cost price.  As part of the package we also committed to supply free training for teachers...  Each book and workbook have an identifying label and logo acknowledging the sponsorship made to the school and to the Standard 1 children.  We thank the sponsors: Chaa Creek, Pine Lumber and Caracol YCD for their generosity and willingness to mentor our children in their quest to become responsible citizens."