Home » Environment Featured People & Places
You are currently browsing entries filed in: Environment Featured People & Places
The Department of Fisheries has updated the Fisheries Regulations ahead of the 2022 season, and a community of fishermen is not happy about the changes. Those amendments which took effect on March first, 2022 includes a change of the tail weight from four ounces to four and a half ounces, as well as an increase […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Amendment to Fisheries Regulations Causes Stir among Fisher-folks
Fisher-folks contend that the Department of Fisheries has not provided proper consultations on the changes. These fisher-folks are now requesting a meeting with the Minister of Blue Economy, to ventilate their concerns. On the other hand, Quintana contends that they are being consulted. Rigborto Quintana, Acting Fisheries Administrator “In terms of fisher-folks representation in […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Department of Fisheries Says Fisher-folks were Consulted on Amendments
The Turks and Caicos Islands are hosting the Fifty-Second Annual Meeting of the Caribbean Development Bank, of which Belize is a borrowing member. The meeting is described as the single most important meeting in the bank’s annual agenda. This is where members of the board of governors convene to chart the future of the bank […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on C.B.D. Hold Fifty Second Annual Meeting in Turks and Caicos
At the top of the agenda for this year’s meeting are climate change and sustainability. Dr. Hyginus Leon, President of the Caribbean Development Bank, explained the importance of measurement in informing the banks’ development strategies. Here is what he had to say. Dr. Hyginus Gene Leon, President, Caribbean Development Bank “The idea is that […]
Written on May 10, 2022 | Posted in
Economy,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on C.D.B.’s Annual Meeting to Address Climate and Resilience Issues Across the Region
They are considered ferocious predators and are often depicted as just that in films. But, to MarAlliance, sharks are the heartbeat of the ocean and, as a result, must be protected at all cost. That is why the work MarAlliance is doing to protect sharks across the region is so critical. On Friday, a News […]
Written on May 9, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on MarAlliance, Fifteen Years of Rehabilitating the Shark Population in Belize
Stann Creek West Area Representative Rodwell Ferguson journeyed to Silk Caye over the weekend at the invitation of Placencia residents who are concerned about the degradation of the island. Silk Caye has been in the news recently because a team led by Eworth Garbutt attempted to reclaim parts of the island that had been affected […]
Written on May 9, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Rodwell Ferguson Visits Silk Caye
MarAlliance has been carrying out research on various shark species for the last fifteen years across the nation’s waters. Currently, the organization is conducting its studies off Halfmoon Caye, located on the Southern Corner of Light House Reef Atoll. In recent years, Dr. Rachel Graham, the Director and Founder of MarAlliance and her team have […]
Written on May 6, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on MarAlliance: The Unsung Heroes of Marine Conservation in Belize
MarAlliance’s shark research is a team effort involving several partner agencies like the Belize Audubon Society. We spoke with Marty Alvarez, the Marine Protected Area Manager at the Belize Audubon Society about the collaborative effort in pooling resources and using the data collected to carry out operations. Here is what he told us. Marty […]
Written on May 6, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Belize Audubon Society Partners With MarAlliance in Marine Conservation
Minister Habet says that while both the ministries of Agriculture and Sustainable Development have to conduct separate inspections, in the interest of facilitating someone, both parties could have simply worked together to speed up the process. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management “They have to do their part […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Plant and Animal Imports Require BAHA and Forestry Inspection
Belize ranks eighth among countries that are most vulnerable to climate change, so, our efforts to be as ready as we can are important, if we are to minimize the impacts of natural disasters. This afternoon the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change & Disaster Risk Management presented the ‘National Determined Contributions Implementation Plan’ – […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on A National Plan to Monitor Mobilizing Resources for Climate Change Agenda
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation says it is prepared to work with the residents of Placencia Village in their efforts to reclaim South Silk Caye. Today, we spoke with Minister Andre Perez about the community’s efforts on the island over the weekend and why his ministry sought to put a stop to […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Minster of Blue Economy on Silk Caye Reclamation
Minister Perez went on to speak about the potential hazard the use of the bags by villagers in their reclamation exercise poses. He says the ministry will be meeting with the community next week. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation. “Case in point, when you the footage of the people there […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Blue Economy Prepares to Meet with Placencia Villagers
MAR Fund is subsidizing a survey to determine the abundance of the Antillean Manatee species across the region. The survey is done by air and it commenced in Belize on Wednesday. Researchers will be spending the next few days flying over the coast of Belize to gather data on the specie. Surveys of this nature […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Clearwater Marine Research Institute takes on Manatee Aerial Survey
The data gathered will be sent to a research institution in Florida that is equipped to determine the population estimate of the Antillean Manatees in Belize. We also spoke with Beverly Wade, the Director at the Blue Bonds Unit about how the data will inform her unit’s efforts in developing a marine spatial plan. […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Manatee Population Estimation to Inform Blue Bond Unit’s Efforts
For Developing States like Belize, the collection of hydrographic data is important to support sustainable economic growth, protection of the environment and mitigating the impacts of climate change. On April twenty ninth, the U.K. Hydrographic Office officially handed over seabed mapping data to the Government of Belize. The data will support safe maritime trade and […]
Written on May 5, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on U.K. Hydrographic Office Delivers Belize Ocean Mapping Data
Situated within the conservation zone of the Gladden Spit and Silk Cayes Marine Reserve, South Silk Caye is rapidly deteriorating due to erosion. Last night, we told you about one community’s efforts to reclaim the island. Now, the organizers of the reclamation exercise are being accused of running afoul of the law by not acquiring […]
Written on May 4, 2022 | Posted in
Environment |
Comments Off on Organizers of South Silk Caye Reclamation Exercise in Hot Water with Authorities
The Ministry of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation in a late afternoon release confirmed that the organizers of the South Silk Caye reclamation exercise did not have the proper license or authorization to carry out their activity. The ministry says it was made aware of the planned reclamation activities on South Silk Caye. Notwithstanding efforts […]
Written on May 4, 2022 | Posted in
Environment |
Comments Off on Fisheries Department Comments on Illegal South Silk Caye Reclamation
Residents of Placencia Village are reclaiming Silk Caye. The island has been quickly deteriorating and what is left today is only a small portion of its former self. Silk Caye is at risk of disappearing and with that the economic benefits it offers to tour guides from Placencia. Over the weekend, a team of villagers, […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Placencia Restores Silk Caye to its Former Glory
This weekend’s Silk Caye reclamation project off the coast of Placencia was not without controversy. Coast Guard officers sought to stop the works on the island, reportedly following instructions from the Fisheries Department. But, residents stood up and refused to stop working. Eventually, they were permitted to continue their work. Justin Linarez explained. Justin […]
Written on May 3, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Coast Guard Officers Sought To Stop Silk Caye Reclamation Project
Fisher-folks are advised that the season to fish sharks will close over the weekend. The Belize Fisheries Department has announced that the closure runs from May first to October thirty-first of any year. During this time, no one should take, buy, sell, possess, or export shark meat or fins during the period first May to […]
Written on April 28, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Season for Fishing Sharks Closed Soon
While answering questions from reporters in Orange Walk on Saturday, Minister of Sustainable Development, Orlando Habet was asked whether he had issued a salvage logging license to his campaign manager to operate in the Chiquibul National Park. Now the Chiquibul National Park is a protected area, but a salvage logging license is different from a […]
Written on April 26, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Minister Explains the Granting of Salvage Logging License to Executive Member
Former Minister of Works, Rene Montero is still wanted by police, who have sought the intervention of Interpol to apprehend and arrest the erstwhile Cayo Central area representative to face a criminal charge. A copy of an InterPol bulletin, dated March third was circulated today. It bears a picture of the former minister, his name, […]
Written on April 25, 2022 | Posted in
Crime,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Police Seeks INTERPOL’s Assistance to Apprehend Former Minister of Works
A Belizean/American visitor who was headed back to Los Angeles on Friday was busted at the Philip Goldson International Airport with a substantial quantity of illegal fisheries products in his luggage. The individual who is yet to be named has been issued a summons and is facing a minimum fine of twenty thousand Belize dollars […]
Written on April 25, 2022 | Posted in
Agriculture,
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Belizean/American Visitor Busted with Illegal Lobster at P.G.I.A.
While the media spoke with the prime minister, he clarified a report that he had placed pressure on forestry officers at the northern border to desist from enforcing international CITES standards on a florist who sought ministerial intervention. This was how the PM explained the incident. Prime Minister John Briceño “I was called by […]
Written on April 25, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
People & Places |
Comments Off on PM Clarifies Intervention on Forestry License
Across the world, today is being celebrated as World Earth Day; and in Belize City, the Ministry of Blue Economy staged a replanting exercise with its partners in Buttonwood Bay, across from its offices in front of the Belize sign. News Five’s Duane Moody reports. Duane Moody, Reporting Digging holes and getting their hands […]
Written on April 22, 2022 | Posted in
Environment,
Featured,
People & Places |
Comments Off on Earth Day 2022: Investing in the Environment
