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Tonight, we wrap up our series on women in leadership roles with the story of one woman who wasn’t born here, but who has spent her working life trying to protect and guide the use of our natural resources. As reporter Andrea Polanco found out, Hannah Saint Luce Martinez braves areas most of us won’t […]
Written on March 30, 2021 | Posted in
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As you saw earlier in the newscast with the swearing in of the Shipstern wardens as special constables, there are many young people attracted to working in conservation and protecting Belizean wildlife and natural ecosystems. This is also the case for those employed by the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment. This N.G.O. manages over […]
Written on March 25, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize joins the rest of the world today in celebrating World Meteorological Day. March twenty-third commemorates the convention establishing the World Meteorological Organization back in 1950. The theme for 2021 is “The Ocean, Our Climate and Weather” and the event launches the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. The National Meteorological Service […]
Written on March 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Tonight, News Five is saddened to report on the passing of a trailblazer, an icon, whom we have reported on since the inception of our news station. Over the almost three decades, we have shown you how Sharon Matola has advocated for the conservation and protection of Belize’s wildlife. Matola, the founding director of the […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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Over the weekend, Belizeans got the sad news of the passing of Belize Zoo founder and animal ambassador extraordinaire Sharon Matola. Over the years, her name became synonymous with this space for education and conservation. Her passion motivated and inspired an entire generation of environmentalists who remembered going to the zoo as children and wanted […]
Written on March 22, 2021 | Posted in
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The Spiny Lobster is Belize’s most valuable fishery commodity. It brings in millions of dollars in revenue for the country every year and it helps to support thousands of livelihoods. So, the partners in this sector want to see this fishery remain sustainable but they recognize that all those in the sectors must collaborate to […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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A cease and desist letter was recently issued by Commissioner of Lands Talbert Brackett halting activities on a farm in Midway Village. The issue stems from a dispute in which the boundaries of Barranco and Midway have not been clearly defined. Historically, the lands belong to the people of Barranco who, in the past, allowed […]
Written on March 19, 2021 | Posted in
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Our profiles on Belizean women in various professions continue tonight with another woman in the sciences. This time she is a meteorologist and a veteran of the Met Service. Although she stumbled into this as a career, Michelle Augustine urges young women interested in math and physics to consider joining her and the other women […]
Written on March 18, 2021 | Posted in
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Gillnets will just not go away, although a ban on the destructive fishing gear was signed into law last November. Aside from the nationwide gillnet ban, G.O.B. signed an agreement with OCEANA and the Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries to help licensed gillnet fishers transition to other sustainable forms of livelihoods. But four months later and […]
Written on March 17, 2021 | Posted in
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But tonight, the Ministry of Blue Economy says hold up – that’s not what is happening. Earlier today, the ministry issued its own press release to counter the joint statement from OCEANA Belize and the Coalition for Sustainable Fisheries and by this afternoon, the ministry had called a virtual press conference. According to the ministry, […]
Written on March 17, 2021 | Posted in
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The Friends for Conservation and Development conducted the Maya Quest Five Expedition to Doyle’s Delight earlier this week. The purpose of the expedition was to assess the impacts and document the human footprint on the highest point in the Maya Mountains. According to the F.C.D., the six-person team observed mining activity at Ceibo Chico, as […]
Written on March 16, 2021 | Posted in
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There is trouble brewing in one of Belize’s nature reserves, the kind that could escalate as it has in the Chiquibul. This time, it is the Bladen Reserve in Toledo facing millions of dollars in losses from extracted resources. The reserve is a hundred thousand acres of forest that enjoys the highest status of protection […]
Written on March 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Water is a basic need and even today, there are still a number of households in villages without potable water. The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour and Local Government is trying to change that and today, a rehabilitated water system in Bullet Tree Falls Village in the West was inaugurated. The goal is […]
Written on March 15, 2021 | Posted in
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In our continuing effort to shine a light on exemplary Belizean women for Women’s Month, tonight we introduce you to a young marine biologist. While the number of women in the sciences has significantly increased in recent years, women are still under-represented in some fields. The Belize Audubon Society is one organization working to increase […]
Written on March 12, 2021 | Posted in
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The Healthy Reefs Initiative has released the 2021 Eco-Audit of the Mesoamerican Reef countries, which include Belize, Mexico, Guatemala and Honduras. The study evaluates the region’s efforts to protect and sustainably manage coral reefs. Compared to the 2016 audit, the latest report shows Belize’s reef score has surpassed the other three countries. Healthy Reefs for […]
Written on March 11, 2021 | Posted in
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On Wednesday night, the organizers of Reef Week held a virtual panel discussion to talk about the Blue Economy. As you are aware, there is a new government ministry which includes the Blue Economy led by Minister Andre Perez. So, to talk about what the emerging concept constitutes, as well as the challenges and opportunities […]
Written on March 11, 2021 | Posted in
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Belize’s first Minister of the Blue Economy Andre Perez was also a presenter on the panel. Andre Perez, Minister of Blue Economy and Civil Aviation “Our message to our Belizean people is that it is important that we understand that despite the COVID-19 that we are going through right now it is even becoming […]
Written on March 11, 2021 | Posted in
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The conservation community has come together to observe Reef Week. While the pandemic has placed some challenges on how the week is being observed this year, there is still a jam packed calendar of activities – from beach clean-ups to social media trivia to virtual panel discussions. Communications Director Alyssa Carnegie tells us more about […]
Written on March 10, 2021 | Posted in
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There is a demand for Belize’s butterflies on the other side of the pond. Just ask the operators of Belize Pupae Supply and Ya’axkin Butterfly Farm. Although the pandemic threw a wrench in the visits to their site, the interest for pupa from Belize has grown over the past year. Despite the challenges that the […]
Written on February 26, 2021 | Posted in
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Most people only see Belize’s beautiful butterflies one at a time, when they land on a garden flower. But imagine being surrounded by them all the time. Tonight, News Five’s Andrea Polanco has a story about the people in the Stann Creek District who care for these delicate creatures from the time they are eggs […]
Written on February 25, 2021 | Posted in
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It’s scenic spot enjoyed by many who live in the Caribbean Shores area of Belize City, but this week residents discovered wooden posts being erected, obstructing the view and preventing them from using the boat launch. Area Representative Kareem Musa says he found out just days ago that in June of 2020, Теk Multiservice, located […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Meanwhile there is another land issue brewing in Belize City. Residents near the Antonio Soberanis Crescent are concerned the cutting of mangroves along the Haulover Creek could spell trouble for them causing future flooding. Duane Moody, Reporting It is tagged as a private property for sale on the bank of the Haulover Creek in […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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A new species of freshwater fish commonly known as “pacu” has been discovered in the New River Lagoon by fishermen from nearby Lemonal. Pacu is an omnivorous fish that originated in South America and is related to the piranha. Unlike its distant cousin, pacu do not have similar teeth. Instead, they have squarer, straighter teeth […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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“Square grouper” coming ashore on Belize’s coastline used to be the main traces left behind by regional drug traffickers. But now boat engine thefts, attacks on island homes and fishermen are giving Belizean authorities another glimpse into this lucrative trade, and the local players involved. News Five’s Duane Moody has more on the fight against […]
Written on February 23, 2021 | Posted in
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Earlier this week we took you down south to Toledo where conservation and sustainable farming are co-existing. But while that’s working out for the Ya’axche Conservation Trust and the Trio Farmers Cacao Growers Association – these two groups have been facing a number of threats brought on by other groups. Minister of Sustainable Development Orlando […]
Written on February 19, 2021 | Posted in
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