Our 2024 AGM Recap
With changes to our Board of Directors slate, an update on our membership calendar, dates for the 15th Annual Blue Water Classic finalized, and rumblings for an additional tournament added to the 2025 calendar—here are all the updates from our 14th Annual General Meeting held May 3rd, 2024 at the Old Belize Food Market, Belize City.
2024 Grand Caribe DeepSea Classic in Belize Draws 50+ Boats, Awarding Over $200k
A hot billfish bite sets the stage for a prestigious victory of the 4-day international event—with a down-to-the-wire finish, 100% release rate of 24 billfish, and record participation out of Caribeville, Ambergris Caye.
The 14th Belikin Blue Water Classic Fishing Tournament
Team Toro Loco secured our 14th Belikin Blue Water Classic fishing tournament’s win overall, bringing home the coveted 1st Place trophy and $50,000 BZD!
RF&G’s Impact of Community Stewardship in Belize
“Our community, the environment, and even civic pride; it’s all connected,” shares RF&G Insurance, who is encouraging community stewardship in every act of volunteerism!
How Proper Waste Management Can Tackle Marine Litter in Belize
We spoke to Sydney Griffith, Director at Belize Waste Control and a third-generation rep of the family-owned and operated company, to learn more about what proper waste management truly means in Belize.
Local Craftmanship & Carpentry Creates Our Blue Water Classic Trophies
Raymundo Chi, Belizean woodwork artist, has worked with the BGFA for 4+ years, creating our handcrafted marine trophies and allowing us to support local artists.
Business for Good: One Individual’s Love for Belize Leads Local Philanthropy
Del Martin may not be a name you recognize, but the now-local philanthropist has quietly offered pivotal support to community efforts, sporting events, and more for 17 years and counting—including our upcoming 14th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic.
Reelin' in the Years of Fishing in Belize with Belikin Beer
Belikin, the flagship beer of Belize Brewing Company and our main partner of the Blue Water Classic fishing tournament, is a symbol of Belizean heritage and culture.
How This Belizean Artist Uses Their Art to Promote Sportfishing and Conservation
Combining daily scenes of his livelihood as a fishing guide with his personal love of sport fishing, Ernest’s artwork is dedicated to the avid angler. Here’s how you can win an original art piece in our upcoming 14th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic!
Swordfishing in Belize: Belizean Crews Have Success Targeting Daytime & Nighttime Swordfish
From Placencia to Belize City, crews are successfully deep-dropping for swordfish, lucking out in both daytime and nighttime swordfishing.
‘Boss Gyal’ Takes It All At 7th Annual Grand Caribe DeepSea Classic
With 40 registered boats and over $173,500 in cash and other prizes, the 7th Annual Grand Caribe DeepSea Classic once again proved a huge success.
Our 2023 AGM Recap
Taking place on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at 6 PM, we kicked off our 13th Annual General Meeting at the Old Belize Food Market, Belize City.
The 13th Belikin Blue Water Classic Fishing Tournament
2 Days. 15 Boats. 66 Anglers. 1 Grand Prize Winner. At the 13th Annual Belikin Blue Water Classic, team Amber Marie secured the win overall, bringing home the coveted 1st Place trophy and a nice check for $45,910.00 BZD!
Securing Communities In More Ways Than One with Fort Point Security
Delivering quality to the sector, value to organizations, and confidence to society, Fort Point Security Services is also securing a space in Belizean communities for family-friendly fun!
Belikin: How The Beer of Belize Became The Beer of Sportsfishing
You’ll often find a Belikin beer on board any fishing boat as anglers pass the hours trolling for pelagic sportfish. After all, Belikin Beer is brewed for Belizeans, by Belizeans, and Onli Eena Belize, as they say.
A Variety Store With A Diversity of Support: A&R Enterprise Ltd.
A&R Enterprise has shown us: No matter the size of your operations, the outcomes are overwhelmingly positive, helping to pave the way for a brighter future in the industry and within our community. And it starts right in our backyards.
How Belize Bank Ltd. Can Help Create A Greener, Socially-Inclusive Belize
With 119 years of existence in Belize as the country's first and oldest continuously operated banking operation, Belize Bank Ltd. knows a thing about helping towards a greener, socially inclusive, and better-managed economy.
An Adults-Only Oasis for Offshore Relaxation: Coco Plum Island Resort
Devoid of kiddos splashing in the pool and hard-partying spring breakers next door, we're shining a spotlight on our Platinum Sponsor, the adults-only Coco Plum Island Resort: a carefree haven perfect for anglers to go offshore and offline.
Community Involvement with ICB for a Resilient Belize
The essence of the insurance industry is about helping people and businesses through times of loss and the unexpected. By community involvement through organizations like BGFA, the ICB is doing just that.
Promoting Destination Stewardship through Diving with Frenchie’s
A destination stewardship ethos by Frenchie’s Diving benefits the community of Caye Caulker just as clearly as it helps the environments in which we work, play, and fish—a win-win by every definition.