Jesse: don't count your chickens...any government that can seriously consider drilling oil wells off your shore can certainly send the cruise ships in.
Northern Canuck: Good point about raising taxes.Yes the cruise ships DO go to Belize City only, at present. but there are rumours of plans to send further cruise ships south to Placencia, Big Creek, and Punta Gorda. Of course we don't know for sure. because it's all top secret.
well Carnival is said to be buying up shorefront property in Placencia, a channel has been dredged off Big Creek and plans to improve the dock in Placencia are being discussed.
Placencia will soon have its very own casino, with all that brings with it, so at least the cruise ship tourists will have somewhere to go.
I agree with Phil. This is NOT the way to go. but it is not our decision apparently, nor does the publics view matter. In fact were it not for PCSD's efforts via Mary Toy, we would know even less than we do.
So please guys, don't sit back and think for one minute it can't happen on AC. It can.