It is one of six Garinagu communities in Belize. The name Seine Bight
originates from the type of net, called a seine, used by the fishermen
that used the area for drying and salting their catch and bight meaning a
depression in the coastal line.The inhabitants of Seine Bight are descendants of people who originated
in St. Vincent. These people who were the result of a mixture of
Africans who had been intended for slaves and the local Carib Indians of
St. Vincent. The Garinagu people had a long journey to reach the shores
of Belize, being sent first to the island of Balliceaux, then on to
Rotan before a group finally came to Belize. These arrived in Belize on
November 19th, 1832. They settled in Seine Bight about the year 1869.
They were led from Riversdale by Emmanuel "Walpy" Moreira. (text by
Benjamin Palacio)
Seine Bight Village is close to the perfect
place to learn about Garifuna culture and history. Seine Bight is small
(population of approximately 826 people), so visitors are easily able to
meet and talk with Village residents and elders. Seine Bight was fairly
isolated until about 26 years ago when the Peninsula road was built -
allowing its unique Garifuna culture to survive and prosper
