Sustainability at Hamanasi

Hamanasi is deeply committed to environmental stewardship and to molding ourselves into the most eco-friendly resort in Belize. From the kitchen, to the grounds, to the rooms, to our Belize tours, we are always looking for ways to make our operations more sustainable. Hamanasi is already a leader in eco-tourism, but this archive will track us as we continue to green every aspect of the resort.

Sustainability

“Andrew’s Growing Bud”

March 31, 2012

Young Andrew Herring upon arrival discovered a bougainvillea plant next to their beachfront room broke a branch, placed in a cup with water and decided that he will let his plant grow.   He kept it in water for its roots to grow as he was determined to ensure that his plant did not die. On [...]

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“March – Green Team Newsletter”

March 19, 2012

Our Organic Garden and Current Production What is an organic garden?  An area where plants are produced by obeying the laws of nature — Industrial pesticide and fertilizer use is disallowed in our garden – Naturally produced fertilizers such as ash, compost, manure and organically produced pesticides and herbicides are encouraged – Integrated pest management [...]

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“Vets Without Borders from Arkansas, February Clinic”

March 2, 2012

We continue to have a fantastic 2012 for the animals in Hopkins, Sittee River and nearby villages.   The Carroll County Vets Without Borders from Berryville, Arkansas, returned for their 5th visit to Hopkins! Dr. Tina Cone, Ramona Hambrick and Anita Beeson had a fantastically fun… and incredibly busy… trip to Belize.  Over the course of four [...]

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“Happy animals, thanks to the HBHS”

December 9, 2011

In November, the Hopkins Belize Humane Society had free spay/neuter and treatment clinics with vet sisters, Dr. Linda Leavell and Dr. Lisa Kelly. In three days, the two vets performed just over 70 procedures, including spays/neuters, tumor removals, tooth extractions, and other much needed surgeries.  Plus, over 40 exams and treatments. Including house calls done [...]

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“Backpack Project – Another wonderful success”

November 25, 2011

Hamanasi Backpack Project Continues… Thanks to all our guest that made a contribution whether big or small towards our Pack Back Project. More than seven dozen of back packs filled with school supplies were distributed to the less fortunate children of the Hopkins Holy Family Primary School. From kinder to eight grade, the students that received a backpack were very [...]

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“Hamanasi Guest Book – October 2011″

November 20, 2011

Below is a selection of comments from guests at Hamanasi this October.  From the Hamanasi staff to all our guests this last month, thanks for coming, we hope you had a great time and we can’t wait to have you back! “Amazing resort and staff!” Leanne and Andrew Kozel, Edmondton, Canada A phenomenal job! Love [...]

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“Happy Garifuna Settlement Day”

November 19, 2011

Today November 19th we celebrate Garifuna Settlement day. This day was founded as early as 1941 by Thomas Vincent Ramos and the first Garinagu settlers arrived the village of Hopkins in 1845.  After 166 years, the people of Hopkins still live the Garifuna culture and tradition to the fullest. Garifuna Settlement day  is celebrated throughout [...]

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“Medical donation to the Hopkins community”

October 30, 2011

A big THANK YOU to Dr. Mark Kimmins for his medical supplies donation to the Hopkins Clinic.  On March 2011, Dr. Mark Kimmins and his father Hamish from Anchorage, Alaska  stayed with us here at Hamanasi for a week.  By faith,  he came across the same path with Dr. Ojo on one of his relaxing [...]

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“Hamanasi Guest Book – September 2011″

October 18, 2011

Thanks to our entire guest that visited us for the month of September 2011.  It was such a pleasure to have had you all with us and we hope that you had a great Hamanasi experience.  We hope to see each and every one of you yet again.  All the best from the Hamanasi Staff [...]

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“Marcia Nunez CIA Pro Chef Level 11 Graduate”

July 21, 2011

Congratulations to Marcia Nunez for completing the Culinary Institute of America “Pro Chef” Level 11 in Belize City.  This course was offered by the Belize Tourism Board.  In a span of two years, Marcia traveled from Hopkins to Belize two days a week to attend the classes in Belize City. The objective of this  course was for [...]

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