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In tonight’s episode of Belize on Reel, we journeyed far north to Sarteneja where we visited Wild Tracks Belize. It’s a conservation organization that was established a little over thirty-three years ago by husband and wife couple, Paul and Zoe Walker. Together, they have worked tirelessly to rescue, protect and raise awareness about manatees and […]
Written on February 15, 2024 | Posted in
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Recently, the government of Costa Rica issued a state of emergency after two hundred and three cases of screwworm were detected among various animals such as cattle, horses, pigs, sheep and dogs. Screwworms are a species of parasitic fly that is well known for the way in which its larvae eat the living tissue of […]
Written on February 15, 2024 | Posted in
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On the topic of cattle, last week, up to three truckloads of Belizean cattle were turned away at the Mexican border due to a change in cattle importation regulations. Reportedly, the cattle was stalled by an entire day after being sent back to Belize before being returned the following day. Reporter Britney Gordon has the […]
Written on February 15, 2024 | Posted in
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Today the Belize City Council put on display a fleet of heavy-duty equipment and two brand new electric vehicles that it will assign to the taxi stand in front of the Battlefield Park. According to Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner, the council has been able to increase its vehicle fleet from one pickup truck in […]
Written on February 13, 2024 | Posted in
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Today, licensed artisanal fisher folk were drawn into a pilot project with the Development Finance Corporation and key conservation NGOs. Before today, fisher folk could only access loans if they possessed land title collateral. But through this project, financing is being made much easier for these micro businesses that rely on marine resources to earn […]
Written on February 12, 2024 | Posted in
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On January thirty-first, the Development Finance Corporation applied to the Green Climate Fund for green climate accreditation. The move positions the D.F.C. to access up to fifty-million U.S dollars in Green Climate Funds, which will empower it to spearhead transformative initiatives along the path of sustainable development and environmental protection. Today, following the launch of […]
Written on February 12, 2024 | Posted in
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Residents of the Bay Shore Drive area in Corozal Town have voiced concerns over the extent of the environmental impact that a project can have in their community. The project is the construction of a jetty that extends several hundred feet into the Corozal Bay. Whether or not the property owner has gotten the requisite […]
Written on February 9, 2024 | Posted in
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While the residents of the community are concerned about the project that they believe will cause significant environmental damage to the sea and marine life in their residential community, they are probably right. The Chief Environmental Officer at the Department of the Environment, Anthony Mai told News Five that they have given the owner no […]
Written on February 9, 2024 | Posted in
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You just met several of the candidates vying for a seat at Town Hall in Punta Gorda on March sixth. They are all optimistic that their respective slates will be successful on Election Day. Beyond the campaigns, however, are serious concerns being shared by residents of PG and those issues have to do with the […]
Written on February 7, 2024 | Posted in
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Healthy habits, healthy schools, healthy Belize”, that is the theme of the first Health and Nutrition expo held today the Belize Civic Center. The expo was held in order to encourage healthier habits and bring awareness to health concerns threatening the young population. Several primary and secondary schools attended the event earlier today, where they […]
Written on February 7, 2024 | Posted in
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The rains a couple months ago seriously damaged a number of streets in Belize City. Cemetery Road, which has not seen repair work for several years, was among them. But now that road is receiving urgently-needed resurfacing at two different locations, and what is interesting is that there are two different entities conducting the work. […]
Written on February 7, 2024 | Posted in
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Lobster and conch are the bedrock of Belize’s fisheries sector. More than three thousand fisher folks that directly benefit from the sector have been primarily fishing lobster and conch. There is however a growing concern that increased demand poses a threat to the nations lobster and conch stocks. In 2023, the Government of Belize signed […]
Written on February 6, 2024 | Posted in
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Tensions have been high in Toledo District over G.O.B.’s draft Maya Land Tenure Policy. At the start of the week, we took you to Santa Elena Village and Punta Gorda Town where the Toledo Alcaldes Association, the Maya Leaders Alliance and the government’s consultation team were holding simultaneous public discussions. Several village leaders, from Maya […]
Written on February 2, 2024 | Posted in
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PM Briceño was also asked for his thoughts on the Maya Leaders Alliance’s actions in the south. Minister of Indigenous People’s Affairs, Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, is on record saying that the MLA is riling up villagers unnecessarily. So, does the prime minister believe that the MLA and TAA enjoy the confidence of the majority of villagers […]
Written on February 2, 2024 | Posted in
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Hurricane safety awareness is a year-round endeavor, says the Belize City Council, which recently completed the annual inspections of Belize City’s Hurricane Shelters. These inspections are a necessary part of hurricane preparation, which isn’t reserved for just hurricane season. We spoke with Melony Dawson, the City Emergency Management Organization’s Liaison Officer, for more information. Melony Dawson, CEMO Liaison […]
Written on February 2, 2024 | Posted in
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World Wetland Day 2024 will be celebrated on Friday February second, under the theme, “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”. The day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands in 1971. Belize is a signatory of the international treaty that recognizes wetlands of international importance. So, tonight’s Belize On Reel takes us […]
Written on February 1, 2024 | Posted in
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And, only a short distance away from the new Haulover Bridge, works are currently ongoing at the roundabout near the Biltmore Hotel. Anyone travelling out or into the city would note that the area has been under construction for quite some time. So, what has been the delay in completing the project? We asked Evondale […]
Written on February 1, 2024 | Posted in
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Residents of San Antonio Village are transitioning from a water board system to water meters on every property in the community. Faced with a shortage of water supply, the Ministry of Rural Transformation partnered with the Belize Social Investment Fund to dig wells in the community, in hopes of establishing a new water source. But, […]
Written on January 31, 2024 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing has announced that the new Haulover Bridge will be opened to vehicular traffic on Thursday, February first. A release from the ministry noted that works are not entirely complete, however the temporary opening is necessary to complete the tie-in of the new alignment to the Philip Goldson Highway […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Eight thousand, eight hundred and sixty-seven square miles, that is the size of Belize, land and water combined. It is no secret that as a country we are blessed with lush green forests, countless species of wildlife and a bountiful marine ecosystem. Since 2020, the Government of Belize has been collaborating with regional and international […]
Written on January 30, 2024 | Posted in
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Over the weekend in Toledo District, hundreds of residents from across all forty-one Maya communities disembarked from buses destined for Santa Elena Village. Meanwhile, in Punta Gorda Town, another round of consultation got underway at the office of Indigenous Peoples Affairs. Both events book-ended an ongoing issue pertaining to the draft Maya Customary Land Tenure […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Also attending the session in Punta Gorda was the chairman of Big Falls Village, as well as the First Alcalde of San Pedro, Columbia. Both communities share a different view from the collective position held by the Toledo Alcaldes Association. Gregorio Choco and Roman Rash spoke with News Five about the sentiments of their respective […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Meanwhile, back in Santa Elena, as many as thirty-nine indigenous communities were represented at the gathering organized by the Toledo Alcaldes Association and the Maya Leaders Alliance. During that meeting, there was a call for government officials to visit that location and discuss the draft land policy with those in attendance. While that did not […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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Tonight, one family is left to grieve the loss of their youngest brother after a fire claimed his life early this morning. Around three a.m., the Barahona family was awoken by a commotion outside of their homes. Forty-nine-year-old Omar Enrique Barahona’s residence was engulfed in flames and unfortunately, he was unable to escape. The victim’s […]
Written on January 29, 2024 | Posted in
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As the topic of conservation continues to gain relevancy throughout Belize, an increasing number of organizations are looking for alternative solutions to the unique challenges we face on a daily basis. Over the past few months, several organizations have partnered up to get youths involved in a data-forward waste management initiative. The Plastic Tide Turners […]
Written on January 26, 2024 | Posted in
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