Also in the west, we reported on Thursday that authorities stumbled on an illegal oil refinery about a mile from the Western Highway in the vicinity of the Belize Christian Academy two weeks ago. A Cuban national who came to Belize on a tourist visa was at the site; he is in custody tonight and […]
The Belize Audubon Society is one NGO whose calendar is filled with activities all year round. And this time of year is strictly for the birds. According to the Audubon’s Publicity Coordinator, there are strange birds flying across the country. Dirk, the Birdman, Francisco is inviting the public to join them on the next few […]
If you would like to join one of the bird watching sessions, you can call 223-5004 for dates and the districts that the Audubon will be visiting. And next Tuesday the Audubon is launching a photo exhibit and a book at the Image Factory in Belize City. Dirk ‘Birdman’ Francisco, Publicity Coordinator, BAS “We’re taking […]
While citrus farmers battle with the leprosies disease, APAMO is attempting to encourage community participation in the management of natural resources. A symposium was held today to report on recent scientific research and projects conducted by NGOs as well as to discuss initiatives by relevant stakeholders. The symposium was attended by a number of representatives […]
For a very long time now, the Belama Phase Four community has been complaining about the poor conditions of their streets. And after the heavy rains earlier this week, the residents are forced to trek through filthy waters that have flooded most of the streets. While some parents have chosen to keep their children at […]
You’ve heard a lot about Trusts on this newscast including the BNE Charitable Trust which has donated to several community development projects. Today the Treaty Charitable Trust (TCT) launched the Belizean National Leadership Fund. The initiative, which promises to set the bar on donations and charity in Belize, intends to do so when its parent […]
Several streets flooded in the old capital today as a result of heavy rains. But according to the Chief Meteorologist, Dennis Gonguez, the showers were more intense in southern Belize, causing flooding in some areas. And you’ll want to keep those umbrellas and raincoats handy because Gonguez says that the downpour is being caused by […]
The Hol Chan Marine Reserve was established in 1987 and its Board of Trustees was later formed in 1994. It’s Belize’s oldest marine reserve and has expanded over the years to a protected area of seven square miles, including the famous Shark Ray Alley. Today Hol Chan along with the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries […]
The illegal extraction of rosewood in seven Maya communities in the Toledo District has become too rampant to ignore. The Maya Leaders Alliance is taking on the fight to stop the extraction because the precious wood is under threat of extinction. The MLA alleges there is official facilitation to the illegality. News Five’s Isani Cayetano […]
The energy was flowing on Thursday night on Dolphin Street as Southside Masqueraders displayed their colorful water-themed costumes and gyrated to soca beats. The band is one of the biggest senior bands for this year’s grand road march on September third. They have been practicing for months and are just about ready to put on […]
In recent times, a growing number of manatees have turned up dead along the coasts. Researchers believe that the manatee population is under threat. This morning, an injured sea cow was spotted near the Haulover and another turned up dead. News Five’s Jose Sanchez reports. Jose Sanchez, Reporting Manatee researchers were back near the Haulover […]
The Belize Audubon Society concluded its summer camp program over the weekend. It was a packed agenda in seven groups, including bird watching, photography and hiking through the jungles of the Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary. According to Dirk Francisco, the Audubon’s Publicity Coordinator, the camp was a major success and they are hoping to expand […]
The Ya’axché Conservation Trust weighed in on the illegal Rosewood extraction that is rampant in Toledo villages on Open Your Eyes. Cristina Coc of the Maya Leaders Alliance was also a guest on the show where it was explained that the MLA, the Toledo Alcaldes Association and Ya’axché are not saying “no” to logging, they […]
And though the next story is not classified as handling stolen goods, residents of Toledo would like someone to be charged for the illegal cutting and shipment of rosewood out of the District. The illegal harvesting was overlooked for months, until the Maya Leaders Alliance recently brought the issue to the forefront. Today the Ya’axché […]
The Maya Leaders Alliance has been investigating a situation of illegal logging in Toledo. It has documented the incidences and has met with the Forest Department about putting an end to the rape of rosewood from forests surrounding Mayan Villages. There are two situations that the MLA is facing. Firstly, the extraction of the lumber […]
While concern grows about the frequent incursions by Guatemalan loggers in the Chiquibul, villagers in the Toledo District are also reportedly extracting rosewood without permits. The Maya Leaders Alliance and the Toledo Alcaldes Association told News Five at the end of July that there was rampant extraction of rosewood in the south and they were […]
Still reeling from the effects of hurricane Richard in 2010 and with an active projected hurricane season, the need for insurance to reduce costs from hurricanes and earthquakes in the Caribbean is higher than ever. The Caribbean region, with a number of small developing territories in the hurricane belt, has been pursuing a number of […]
The quality of water that runs through the pipes isn’t the only issue that is pressing on economies of islands like San Pedro and Caye Caulker. The lifeline of the cayes are divided between tourism and fishing. And as it turns out, cleaning the reef is a niche market that is mostly unheard of in […]
We have been reporting on the illegal loggers from Guatemala who have been invading the Chiquibul Forest Reserve. But in the Toledo District, Rosewood is also being extracted without permits and it went under the radar until a few months ago, when the increased logging caught the attention of the Maya Leaders Alliance and Toledo […]
The Guatemalan incursions in the Chiquibul Forest have been problematic for years. But in recent weeks, it made the news because illegal logging by the Guatemalans is rampant and they are making their way further into Belizean territory. The organization, Friends for Conservation and Development, has been studying the trends and today released a report […]
According to Manzanero, they have compiled recommendations that can raise finances and improve the management of the forest reserve. Raphael Manzanero “In terms of the analysis that was done, it can be contemplated that we should be able to generate up to one million dollars every year by selling the carbon stocks in the Chiquibul. […]
News Five does not only track the tumultuous courtroom sessions, but also creatures of the sea. While the Chairperson of the Gales Point Wildlife Sanctuary has not found Nemo, he is also looking for turtles. According to Kevin Andrewin, his group is tagging turtles that are laying their eggs in Gales Point. Kevin Andrewin, Chairperson, […]
Dengue fever is transmitted by a mosquito borne viral disease that thrives during the rainy season. This is why the Ministry of Health has started a campaign to reduce the mosquito population and prevent the risk of a dengue outbreak. The campaign will continue through August across the country. News Five’s Jose Sanchez reports. Jose […]
On Thursday night we told you about an advisory to consumers on the levels of mercury found in the Macal River Bay Snook. The release from the Ministry of Health stated that the levels of mercury have tripled and continue to increase. The samples were taken in April. While the release states that Bay Snook […]
Twenty scientists, who have been doing intensive research in Belize for years, shared their findings at a two day conference sponsored by OCEANA. The scientists focused on the potential dangers to the ecosystem due to oil drilling and exploration. At the close of their visit, they went on an all day tour of the Turneffe […]
