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THE NORTH STANN CREEK VALLEY

Discover the North Stann Creek Valley as has never before been seen. We start with 30 topics in four sections: History, Economy, People and Landmarks. The discussions generated from this publication will allow for the complete story to be told of one of the most unique places in Belize.

History

The History of the North Stann Creek Valley have always existed in bits and pieces of other places history. Find it all in one place. From the ancient Maya to the Stann Creek Railroad and old steam engines that lie on the jungle floors of Middlesex.

Economy

 Since the 1880's exports from the North Stann Creek Valley have been worth billions. The story begins from the days of sugar in Stann Creek to bananas, logging, citrus and to the more modern aquaculture and pepper industry. The Valley have averaged over BZ $200 million annually over the last decade to our GDP.

People

Some truly extraordinary men and women have called the Valley home. Learn of the father of the citrus industry and about the man who built the first citrus factory. There different waves of Jamaicans that worked in the valley and many migrants have helped shape the Valley to what it is today.

Attractions

Fifteen  land marks and attractions of the North Stann Creek Valley are shared with Belize and the World. Some like the Pomona Cave System, the Tidewater Steam Engines at Middlesex and the Pump at Lynam are being shared for the first time.