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Pathlight Belize, in collaboration with Belize Audubon Society, the Belmopan City Council, the Scouts Belmopan Chapter and the Department of Environment, implemented this year’s World Earth Day Initiative. Working together, they planted forty-five mahogany trees at the Maya Mopan Park in Toledo. According to a release from Pathlight, the trees are an expression of patriotism […]
Written on April 22, 2022 | Posted in
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The Prime Minister has issued an Earth Day Message. The printed text, circulated by the Press Office, says that as the world celebrated Earth Day under the theme “Invest in Our Planet,” which calls for a shift towards investment in sustainable practices, Belize delivers on its two milestones under the Blue Bonds Agreement. PM Briceño notes […]
Written on April 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Last Thursday, we reported on a vessel that was leaking soot into the Caribbean Sea near Placencia. It was the second time in as many months that the vessel had been found to have caused the leak and needed repair. The Port Authority imposed a prohibition to sail order upon the vessel until adequate repairs […]
Written on April 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The owner/operator of the vessel will be given an opportunity to settle the matter out of court if they so choose. But when we contacted the owner, Albert Loewen this afternoon, he explained that he never violated the prohibition to sail order because he didn’t know about the order and two, the vessel never sailed. […]
Written on April 20, 2022 | Posted in
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So tonight the Belize Coast Guard is keeping watch over the vessel to ensure it is not moved again as Lieutenant Kenrick Thomas informed us. Lt. Kenrick Thomas, Operations Officer, National Coast Guard “We continue to have a surface asset assigned to this duty to ensure that there is no operation from this craft […]
Written on April 20, 2022 | Posted in
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In response to videos circulating on Wednesday by concerned citizens, the Port Authority has investigated a reported oil leak that occurred in the sea near Placencia. News Five spoke with Port Commissioner, Major Gilbert Swazo, who said that luckily the leak did not cause significant damage to marine life. However, action will be taken against […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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Major Swazo indicated that the vessel will be prohibited from operating for as long as it takes to make the necessary repairs to become seaworthy again. Major Gilbert Swaso, Commissioner, Belize Port Authority “We’ll take whatever legal recourse and we have given the prohibition for sailing to ensure that that vessel engine is rectified […]
Written on April 14, 2022 | Posted in
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A large female manatee was killed on Tuesday near Lerisi Restaurant on Marine Parade. Even before a necropsy was performed, there were visible large cut wounds to the head and upper right shoulder of the mammal, and apparent fracturing of the skull and broken ribs. The team at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The Program Coordinator for the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute says that they are concerned about the orphaned manatee calf that remains exposed to the potential dangers after this mother manatee’s death. Jamal Galves, Program Coordinator, Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute “After careful assessment the team identified that the animal was lactating, it was […]
Written on April 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The Forest Department has confirmed that a Caye Caulker resident, Joshua Young, was attacked and injured by a crocodile today. The attack happened around ten in the morning on the north side of the Split. Young had been diving and spear fishing when the croc went after him causing injuries to face. He was transported […]
Written on April 8, 2022 | Posted in
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It’s the time of year when birds build nests so that their babies can hatch. So the American Crocodile Education Sanctuary in San Pedro (ACES) encourages people who want to trim their trees to either wait for another few months or to be extremely careful if they decide to do so now. Christina Manzi, Wildlife […]
Written on April 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Manzi says people can easily call for help to remove the birds and their nests if cutting or trimming the trees is urgent. Christina Manzi, Wildlife Rehabilitator, ACES Wildlife Rescue “See if you see a mother or father. If they’ve hatched already, they’re going to be going back and forth because they’re trying to […]
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In this week’s Cabinet meeting, chaired by the Prime Minister John Briceño, fuel relief measures were approved. These include a cap on diesel and regular gasoline pump prices per gallon at thirteen dollars and forty-one cents and thirteen dollars and fifty cents, respectively. This cap will be supported through a fuel price stabilization fund to […]
Written on April 7, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizean motorists are being saddled with exorbitant fuel prices, and the new extra parking fees in Belize City seem to be adding to that stress. While the Indian community has opted to wait for the results of a public meeting on Thursday to air their views on the parking meters on Albert Street, business owners […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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The F-PIC protocol, which has now been renamed by the Briceño administration as the free prior, inform consultation process, has been filed with the Caribbean Court of Justice, despite objections by some Maya leaders. All parties return before the C.C.J. on May fifth. Today, Minister of Indigenous Peoples’ Affairs Dolores Balderamos-Garcia, under whose ministry the […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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Last year, the Supreme Court ruled against G.O.B. and in favor of the Maya community of Jalacte and two villagers for the construction of the Jalacte Road without free, prior and inform consent. G.O.B. was ordered to pay six point three million dollars. With the filing of the F-PIC protocol, News Five asked Minister Dolores […]
Written on April 6, 2022 | Posted in
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A jaguar was knocked down and killed this morning on the Southern Highway. While some people may say it was just a cat, it was a member of the endangered jaguar population, which is protected under Belize’s laws. Anyone in an accident involving endangered animals is required by law to report the accidents to the […]
Written on April 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize’s Blue Bond, which replaced the Super Bond and was flagged from the onset for its novelty has won two awards. The award for innovation was recorded under two categories. The first being Bond Structure Sustainability and the other is the Sovereign Sustainability bond. According to Minister of State in Finance Christopher Coye, the three […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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The successful Blue Bond transaction placed Belize in much better standing with its external debt. Coye says that on the global scene, this means a lot for Belize. Christopher Coye, Minister of State “This award is the only instance in which this Blue Bond is gaining recognition. We also have – I think this […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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It is time to rid your home of that single use plastic bag collection and a lot of items you may be using to carry food. After today, you could be fined for having more than ten single use plastic items in your home, including grocery bags. Under the Environmental Protection (Pollution on Plastic) Regulations […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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So how will the D.O.E. know you have prohibited plastic items? Inspectors will be making the round looking for violations, yes, but ensuring items are biodegradable actually begins when importers apply to bring in their products. Chief Environment Officer Anthony Mai explained the process and also how the public can help with monitoring on the […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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And if you are wondering what kinds of products can be used instead, the Chief Environmental Officer says sufficient biodegradable alternatives are already available in Belize. Anthony Mai, Chief Environmental Officer, Department of the Environment “We believe that there are sufficient. At the inception of this initiative a task force was put together to […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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Are you ready to go green with an electric vehicle? Well the following story might catch your interest. B.E.L., Caribbean Motors and the Biltmore Hotel are making it easier for motorists who are considering a shift from gas-operated vehicles. This morning, B.E.L. launched a pilot project to introduce charging stations at various locations. News Five’s […]
Written on March 31, 2022 | Posted in
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Before he wrapped up his presentation, Senator Courtenay also informed of people who use the law and the notion of human rights to undermine the Constitution of Belize as it relates to immigration laws and violations. Eamon Courtenay, Leader of Government Business “Efforts continue up until this very morning to attempt to undermine the laws […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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Restaurants, food stands, as well as importers and retailers, may want to double check their stock to make sure they don’t still have any prohibited plastic items. That’s because the Department of the Environment will be enforcing the ban that comes into effect Thursday on disposable plastic and foam cups, plates, containers, as well as […]
Written on March 30, 2022 | Posted in
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