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Another measure that BAHA has taken is to prohibit the importation of plantains. According to Garcia, this is a critical part of making sure that the disease doesn’t get into the country. Margarito Garcia, Technical Director (Quarantine), BAHA “Right now, in respect to prevention of TR4 which is the Fusarium Oxysporum, there is complete […]
Written on November 28, 2019 | Posted in
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So, as you heard just now, BAHA is testing their readiness in the event the disease is detected at the border points or on a farm in the country. Moving from the border points to the fields, the team travelled to Georgetown Village to carry out an exercise to test out their bio-security measures in […]
Written on November 28, 2019 | Posted in
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The Belize Seaweed Mariculture Project was launched today in Placencia. The project is a joint venture between the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service, BELTRAIDE, and the Nature Conservancy Belize, TNC, with financial support from Compete Caribbean, through the Inter-American Development Bank. The project aims to support increased fisheries productivity for traditional fisher-folks in Belize, […]
Written on November 27, 2019 | Posted in
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The debate on whether to ban the use of gillnets in Belizeans waters continues tonight. Recently, a group of fishermen against the ban staged a protest in Dangriga by members of the Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association. The ban of gillnet usage has been supported by environmental groups such as Oceana, and the Coalition to Save our […]
Written on November 25, 2019 | Posted in
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More than thirty Guatemalan families remain not only on the western border but on Belizean territory. These families claim they settled there since the year 2000 illegally squatting on a parcel of land owned by Belizean businessman Jorge Espat. The residents there say they have documents for the properties and are adamant that the houses […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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In early 2004, the then P.U.P. administration relocated some thirty families from the area after it was established that they had erected permanent structures in this side of the border. The persistent problem normally emerges after elections are held in Melchor de Mencos and the mayor, in this case, Amada Yanes, promised land to his […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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It has been six months since Belize submitted its notification to the International Court of Justice to have Guatemala’s unfounded claim permanently settled. The I.C.J. referendum was held on May eighth, and the notification was submitted on June seventh. Belize’s notification activated the procedure under the Special Agreement and it is expected that Guatemala will […]
Written on November 18, 2019 | Posted in
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Mangroves serve many important functions for coastal communities. They act as a watershed and provide storm surge protection, as well as land stabilization. They also provide habitat for fish, birds and reptiles, and also act as water filters. There is one company that wants to highlight the importance of this valuable ecosystem through educational tours. Today, […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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On November thirteenth we told you about the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy concerns about the state of the Macal River. In that story, BELPO’s Candy Gonzalez made several allegations about the state of the river and claimed that hold and release of water at the dam was responsible for erosion and accumulation […]
Written on November 15, 2019 | Posted in
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There is another report on Guatemalans entering illegally in Belize. Following the protest against the ban of gillnets in Dangriga on Wednesday, the Belize Network of Non-Governmental Organizations says that it is appalled at reports that non-resident fisherfolk entered the country to participate in the demonstration. Reports are that these persons entered Belize via our […]
Written on November 14, 2019 | Posted in
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There are two sides to the use of gillnets. In some quarters the use of the fishing gear is said to be harmful and dangerous but among others, the traditional form needs to be retained. In Dangriga today, members of the Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association who support the use of gillnets, held a rally. Their […]
Written on November 13, 2019 | Posted in
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The Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy wants answers on the Macal River in the west. BELPO sent out a release this morning to say that they have serious concerns about the state of the river. According to BELPO’s Doctor Candy Gonzalez, the vegetation and mud have accumulated on the banks of the river […]
Written on November 13, 2019 | Posted in
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Belize’s yellow-headed parrot population is disappearing from our forests; it is a bird that is endangered worldwide. Illegal poaching, deforestation and other pressures have reduced this colorful bird to a little over a thousand. In some parts, the bird can no longer be found. Here in Belize, the Forest Department and its local conservation partners […]
Written on November 12, 2019 | Posted in
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As you heard in that story just now, Belize’s parrots are under threat. The illegal trafficking of native parrots for house pets has been a growing problem. The yellow-headed parrots are captured at a very young age and sold as pets in the illegal pet trade. The birds also face a number of other threats […]
Written on November 12, 2019 | Posted in
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On Friday, BELTRAIDE made further steps to develop the seaweed industry by connecting producers, developers, and consumers. A ‘Ministerial and Private Sector Seaweed Mission’ took industry stakeholders to the seaweed site at Little Water Caye, Placencia. Stakeholders learnt about the benefits, challenges and the future of the seaweed industry in Belize. Seaweed farming is seen as […]
Written on November 11, 2019 | Posted in
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As you may know by now, last March the Department of Environment announced that a phase-out of single use plastics and styrofoam. Once that phase out is over, there will be no importation of items and if you are found with those items in your possession you can be charged. As we’ve reported over the […]
Written on November 8, 2019 | Posted in
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The source of water from which many are able to drink, cook and use for other activities has often been taken for granted as an infinite well that supplies the country. Assuming that the well won’t someday dry up, most Belizeans are carefree about their use of water. Given the recent occurrences where the supply […]
Written on November 7, 2019 | Posted in
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The University of Belize and the Inter-American Development partnered to create a short term programme to build the local capacity of the management of natural and climate hazards along the Belize coastal zone. Twenty-eight engineers, including private contractors and employees of the Central Building Authority, Coastal Zone Management Authority Institute, Ministry of Works, Forest Department, […]
Written on November 7, 2019 | Posted in
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There is good news from the Department of Environment on the health of the New River. Today, Environmental Officer Aldo Cansino confirmed to News Five that the aerators that were installed at strategic locations across the river have been removed and that the condition of the river has improved. As you may recall, there was […]
Written on November 6, 2019 | Posted in
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The Coastal Zone Management Authority Institute held its innovation fair at the Battlefield Park in Belize City today. The event is a part of the fifth annual Coastal Awareness Week. The Coastal Zone and its partners put on a display showcasing the work that they do with an emphasis on the technologies that they use […]
Last Friday in Belmopan, a group of fishermen picketed the Assembly Building in protest of a proposed ban on the use of gill nets. Conservationists across the country, including Oceana, are lobbying the Government of Belize to prohibit the use of this destructive fishing gear which indiscriminately ensnares aquatic species not intended for consumption. The […]
Written on October 29, 2019 | Posted in
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According to Maheia, these men have been issued fishing licenses to operate within Belizean waters, a practice, he says, that ought to be illegal. When the BTV pursued the Guatemalan vessel upon its departure from Punta Gorda, they were reportedly met with a nonchalant attitude from the fishermen. On the Phone: Wil Maheia, Belize […]
Written on October 29, 2019 | Posted in
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Over a week ago, a resident on Caye Caulker wrote an article on Facebook expressing her concern about massive developments happening on Caye Caulker. Her concern was that there didn’t seem to be any proper checks and balances of these big construction projects such as five-storey buildings. The article called out the Central Building Authority […]
Over the years, we have reported on different incidents of the illegal dumping of raw sewage on Ambergris Caye. It is illegal, but still happens on the number one tourist destination in Belize. While there is one sewage disposal system on the island, the problem persists. On Saturday, Area Representative Manuel Heredia told the media […]
Experts from the National Oceanography Center are currently in Belize carrying out critical work on the sea bed. To collect data, they are employing the Sea Worker, a thirteen-foot vessel, which is loaded with oceanographic equipment to measure the quality of water affecting the ecosystems at sea. The information will be used to review the […]
Written on October 28, 2019 | Posted in
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