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This year the Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center is celebrating forty years of service to wildlife conservation efforts in Belize. This year also marks the second annual Sharon Matola Day, recognition to the pioneer behind the institution of distinction. But why is this year’s celebration for the best little zoo in the world more […]
Written on May 26, 2023 | Posted in
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The Briceño administration’s plan to build a ninety million dollar health facility in Belmopan is being met with concern, as well as serious criticism from various corners, including the K.H.M.H. Workers Union. The tertiary care hospital boasts a capacity of one hundred and fifty beds and will be financed through a loan from the Saudi […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Fairtrade provides millions of dollars in premiums annually to sugarcane farmers in northern Belize. Today, Belize recognized World Fairtrade Day under the theme “Choose Fairtrade Choose a Better Future”. For background, Fairtrade is defined as an arrangement designed to help producers in developing countries achieve sustainable and equitable trade relationships. The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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As a part of today’s World Fairtrade Day celebrations, an Orange Walk Fairtrade logo was officially launched. We have told you about associations being Fairtrade certified. But, there are also opportunities available for towns to be Fairtrade certified. A committee has been established to certify Orange Walk Town as the first Fairtrade Town in the […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde discussed the likelihood of new legislation being introduced in parliament to address the issue of Port of Magical Belize. This succeeded an announcement made by Portico Enterprises on May twenty-third, regarding the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with Boskalis International and the Royal Caribbean Group to form […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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Over the last few months, dog owners and rescuers have seen a scarcity of dog chow and have had to make instant decisions as to what other brand to use as alternatives. When those products also became limited, the headache was to make yet another adjustment to their pets’ diet. When the various brands of […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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And while we now have a better idea of what foods we can mix and cook for our dogs, there is also another serious health concern that dog owners might want to pay keener attention to, if you want to have your dog until its twilight years. Veterinary Surgeon, Doctor Jane Crawford says that there […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing handed over the keys to a new starter home to Joleen Martinez earlier today in Belmopan. Martinez has been a tenant for the past fifteen years and finally has the opportunity to move into a house she can now call her own. Present for the handing over was […]
Written on May 25, 2023 | Posted in
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It is no secret that Belizeans are involved in the transnational drug trade. But there are alarming reports coming out of the deep-south tonight. Belize Defense Force soldiers and police officers are facing threats and resistance from villagers in remote communities in Toledo District, as they go about destroying illegal airstrips. But, what is motivating […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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As joint patrols continue to destroy clandestine airstrips in Toledo, members of these field teams are reportedly clamoring for greater personal protection. Reports are that they are seeking approval to carry personal licensed firearms. They are also requesting that life insurance be provided to them, that there be an increase in their allowances and that […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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The southernmost tip of Placencia has been privately owned for decades, but residents, as well as visitors, have been enjoying the beach as it is a favourite spot to recreate. But the new owners are now building a fence and locking off the area from the public. It doesn’t sit well with residents of the […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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Minister of Natural Resources Cordel Hyde also spoke on the issue of huge compensation payouts for lands and possibly enacting laws to prevent future incidents. As we’ve reported in the past, land titles have been issued to persons for parcels that were already privately owned. G.O.B. would then be compelled to issue compensation at the […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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UNIBAM’s Executive Director, Caleb Orozco, is lashing out against what he says are premature discussions surrounding the Belize Constitution and the supremacy of God. Orozco sits on the People’s Constitution Commission (P.C.C.), which has representation from a wide cross-section of society. The commission is tasked with drafting and guiding the process of promulgating a new […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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The Belize Network of non-governmental Organizations held its first ever Carbon Symposium today. The event created an avenue for stakeholders in the conservation sector to discuss opportunities that can help Belize to earn financial incentives while protecting our forests. Changing our practices to more environmentally-friendly methods can help Belize in the future, as more countries […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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Carbon projects are not new to Belize. They’ve been developed and have been applied for several years now, though they were done on small scales. Now that the world is shifting to practicing safer and more environmentally-friendly methods, carbon projects are becoming grander in scale. The Managing Director of the Belize Maya Forest Trust, in […]
Written on May 24, 2023 | Posted in
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An entire week has passed since the lifeless body of nineteen-year-old Imari Galvez was discovered in a state of decomposition off the Hummingbird Highway. The Belmopan resident is believed to have been on a night out in the city before she was lured to her death. Her family laid her to rest on Friday. Police […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The Department of Transport is cracking down on electric motorcycles and scooters. The department fired off a press release on Monday reminding owners of these electric motor vehicles that they must obtain the necessary licenses and registration for use on public roads. The release also speaks to importers that sell these electric motor vehicles. News […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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There has been a lot of buzz around the Belize City Council’s plans to introduce electric buses to the city’s public transport system. The project is entitled Towards Low Carbon Transport: Piloting e-mobility within Belize’s Public Transport System and it is being funded by the European Union. The E.U. is investing just over five million […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The Citrus Growers Association has issued a press release, following recent reports of the dire state of the citrus industry. Last week, Stann Creek West Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson, as well as Minister of Agriculture Jose Abelardo Mai, commented on significant losses in revenue and employment in the citrus belt. Both government ministers also spoke […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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During Friday’s house meeting, Doctor Zabaneh spoke about the prospects of a recovery of the citrus industry and the efforts needed to revitalize the sector. Here’s more from the Dangriga Area Rep. Dr. Louis Zabaneh, Area Representative, Dangriga “Recently, over seven hundred thousand trees have been planted. That equates to over four thousand, seven […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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A video has surfaced of a concrete truck apparently washing out its contents into a drain near mile twenty-one along the Placencia Road. Concrete in its liquid state is considered to be an environmentally-hazardous material because it contains a high concentration of alkaline that can cause serious damage to drainage systems, streams and rivers. We […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Nestled in southern Belize District is the Creole village of Gales Point Manatee. The small fishing and farming community is on a peninsula in Southern Lagoon and has a population of about three hundred persons. The first annual Manatee Day was held over the weekend. The two-day event was a celebration of food, culture, a […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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Today at the Caribbean Motors conference room in Belize City, public and private sector stakeholders in the business of trade, particularly maritime transport, were engaged in a technical workshop, as the country works on establishing a maritime transport policy. It is a crucial document which, when created, will put in place legislation that will guide […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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On Friday, Prime Minister John Briceño introduced the Civil Asset Recovery and Unexplained Wealth Bill. The bill provides for the civil recovery of the proceeds of unlawful conduct. The introduction of the Bill signifies a significant step for the Government of Belize, empowering the Financial Intelligence Unit (F.I.U.) to reclaim ill-gotten assets and wealth obtained […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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The executive of the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (N.T.U.C.B.) met with Prime Minister John Briceño on Monday in Belmopan. A number of topics were discussed, including the N.T.U.C.B.’s request to have representation on the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of Belize. N.T.U.C.B.’s President Luis Luke Martinez explained why the N.T.U.C.B. needs […]
Written on May 23, 2023 | Posted in
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