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There is now a Blue Bonds Unit in the Office of the Prime Minister, presided over by former Fisheries Administrator, Beverly Wade. As Director of the Blue Bonds and Project for Finance Permanence, Wade told News Five that Belize has eight years to deliver in key areas. Beverly Wade, Director, Blue Bonds & Project […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Before Wade was appointed head of the Blue Bonds Unit, she worked as the Planning and Policy Advisor in the Ministry of the Blue Economy. This followed years of experience at the Fisheries Department. Having worked closely with others in protected areas management and conservation, she says that the transition was seamless because the work […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize has joined several Central and South American countries in being able to monitor its fishing vessels live via Global Fishing Watch. It follows a partnership that began in 2021 among the Belize High Seas Fishing Unit, Global Fishing Watch and Oceana Belize. They decided to work together to monitor Belizean fishing vessels, or those […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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As Alyssa Noble, the Communication Director for OCEANA Belize, explained to News Five, the platform tracks the movement of fishing vessels in real time, enabling Belize’s fishing authorities to study trends and to have a comprehensive view of the fishing fleet. This, she said, is a demonstration of Belize’s leadership and commitment to transparency and […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The Turneffe Atoll Sustainable Association (TASA) today showed off new options for tourists under the brand Blue Rise. TASA says lessons learned by the onset of COVID-19 have brought about new ideas of building Belize’s resilience and the carefully designed plan broadens the scope for tourists to choose from when visiting Belize. News Five’s Marion […]
Written on March 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Belizeans are invited to spend an hour online this Saturday learning about coastal and marine Environments. The event, called “Earth Hour” begins at eight thirty p.m. Coordinated by the World Wildlife Fund, the event website features materials for the whole family, including educational materials on climate change and how to adapt to its impacts. Participants […]
Written on March 25, 2022 | Posted in
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World Meteorological Day was celebrated today under the theme “Early Warning and Early Action”. The focus this year is on having accessible hydro-meteorological and climate information to aid in disaster risk reduction and sustainable development. Because of the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events worldwide, more people are exposed to multiple hazards and compound […]
Written on March 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Today, Belize’s National Climate Change Gender Action plan was unveiled by the National Climate Change Office. The process has been ongoing for some time because the impacts of climate change are felt by everyone, so there must be inclusive representation in the immediate and long-term strategy for different groups. Knowledge, values and nature-based solutions were […]
Written on March 23, 2022 | Posted in
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One of the focus areas of the action plan is capacity development, which is needed to ensure gender equality in the adaptation and mitigation of climate change. Consultant Shannon Pritchard of the Network Intelligence Development says that the solution is within country. She shares some recommendations. Shannon Pritchard, Consultant, Network Intelligence Development “The knowledge […]
Written on March 23, 2022 | Posted in
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During their stop in Hopkins Village for a Garifuna festival, the royal couple also met privately on the beach with marine conservation stakeholders, where information on the blue bond and other conservation efforts were shared. Blue Economy Director Beverly Wade was among those persons. While she couldn’t disclose all the details, Wade did share that […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Established by the United Nations in 1993, World Water Day celebrates water and raises awareness of the two billion people currently living without access to safe water. A core focus of the day is to inspire action towards Sustainable Development Goal (S.D.G.) six: water and sanitation for all by 2030.This year’s theme is “Groundwater – […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Today’s special sitting of the Senate, hard on the heels of Tuesday’s house meeting to present the budget for the 2022 fiscal year, was Janelle Chanona’s maiden appearance as senator for the N.G.O. community. Her seat as the thirteenth senator gave rise to the backing of an amendment that deals with Belize’s fisheries. Aside from […]
Written on March 18, 2022 | Posted in
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As products on the local market become more and more costly, maybe it is time to consider growing more of what you eat. As our next story shows, starting out may not be as difficult as many people think. Today News Five visited a small family owned farm in Camalote Village where one mother and […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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Oceana Vice President Janelle Chanona will succeed parliamentarian Osmany Salas in the upper house as the next N.G.O. Senator. That change will come into effect as early as the next sitting of the house. Senator Salas tendered his resignation recently, prompting the N.G.O. community to seek a replacement. When the call was made for interested […]
Written on March 11, 2022 | Posted in
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With Chanona’s pending appointment to the upper house, there are now ten women in the National Assembly. Chanona says her selection was not based on gender, but is a welcome addition to the House in terms of women’s representation in national leadership. Janelle Chanona, Senator Designate “Dr. Saunders and I were the two that […]
Written on March 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Some Belizeans have reportedly been engaged in wide-scale commercial hunting of iguanas and hicatee, species that are endangered and on the brink of extinction. The Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations announced today it is concerned about this happening, and that some individuals are uploading this to social media. APAMO reminds everyone the closed season […]
Written on March 11, 2022 | Posted in
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Fishing sustains families across the country, but maintaining stocks and the environment the fish thrive in is just as important as the economic benefits. Today, Oceana Belize released its first annual Fishery Audit. Modeled off Brazil’s Oceana Audit, the exercise seeks to examine the status of key fisheries stock in Belize, while evaluating the effectiveness […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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The Caribbean Community Climate Change Center launched the Global Climate Fund’s National Adaptation Planning for Integrated Water Resources Management earlier today. The recently approved N.A.P. for integrated water resources management is crucial in better understanding Belize’s ground water for better management practices. Keith Nichols is Head of Project Development and Management Unit with the 5C’s. […]
Written on March 10, 2022 | Posted in
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And while the La Ruta Maya race is an event that has survived more than two decades, protecting the health of the river where the race is conducted is where the challenge lies. Here’s News Five’s Marion Ali with a report on how organizers plan to keep the river and its banks clean and safe. […]
Written on March 4, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Nations Secretary General António Guterres was scheduled to arrive in Belize on Wednesday. Aside from making an appearance at the CARICOM/S.I.C.A. Meeting being held on Ambergris Caye and other events, Guterres was to get a first-hand view of the environmental devastation in Monkey River Village, which was captured by News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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While the U.N. Secretary General had to cancel his visit to Belize, on Monday, the Fifth Session of the United Nation’s Environment Assembly commenced with national statements made by political leaders from its member countries. Belize’s very own Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Disaster Risk Management Orlando Habet and Chief Executive Officer Doctor […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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According to Minister Orlando Habet, serious investments must be made to create the transformative actions needed to safeguard the planet. He chronicled Belize’s mission to continue building its resilience, breaking down the government’s commitment to Act #ForNature, including the ban of single-use plastics and the recently signed Blue Bond. Orlando Habet, Minister of Sustainable […]
Written on March 1, 2022 | Posted in
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Concerns over disease in some peacocks have prompted tests for two types of avian disease. Officials at the Belize Agriculture Health Authority have ruled out the presence of Newcastle Disease and Avian Influenza. But, B.A.H.A. officials fear the exotic birds that were smuggled into Belize may be suffering from something else and could pose a […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Gutierrez says if people follow the laws regarding wildlife importation, it would save the government and importers a whole lot of money because the procedures would be followed that would detect if diseases are present. Francisco Gutierrez, Acting Managing Director, B.A.H.A. “This issue points precisely to what we’ve been concerned about, that our regulations […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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Unfortunately, B.A.H.A.’s Francisco Gutierrez says that when people do not follow the law on wildlife importation and it results in an outbreak of some kind, it is difficult to take court action. Because of this, B.A.H.A. is about to review the laws and propose ways to make them effective. Francisco Gutierrez, Acting Managing Director, […]
Written on February 25, 2022 | Posted in
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