A workshop was held today at the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute focusing on the susceptibility of certain marine species, including the spiny lobster and conch, to the acidification of the sea. It’s a highly scientific undertaking; one, which Principal Ecologist Doctor Silvana Birchenaugh explained to the media. Dr. Silvana Birchenaugh, Principal Ecologist, […]
The National Institute of Culture and History through the Museum of Belize, in cooperation with the Science Museum of Minnesota is hosting a three-day workshop that concluded today. The training workshop called “Collections Management and Disaster Preparedness and Recovery,” taught collectors and custodians about the basics of collections management, as well as to equip them […]
Since it is the first time today that the media had the ears of the Prime Minister in recent times, the issue of the cabinet reshuffle was raised. Up until two weeks, ago, the Prime Minister was the titular head of the Ministry of Natural Resources. His deputy at the Ministry was Senator Carla Barnett […]
Minister Hugo Patt takes over command at Natural Resources on June twenty-fifth, succeeding a string of four ministers in recent years in a Ministry that has been rife with corruption. Today, the Prime Minister denied reports that Senator Barnett did not enjoy support from her cabinet colleagues and that they had pushed her out because […]
This year’s brightest students are from all across the country from both private and public schools. Today, the top twenty-five students of the Primary School Examination were hosted at the Bliss Institute in recognition of their hard work that gave way to high marks. Family and friends beamed with pride and joy as the top […]
There have been persistent illegal activities in western and southern Belize. The most recent reports was from the village of Otoxha in the deep south. Villagers have complained that Guatemalan nationals cross into Belize unimpeded to clear land for farms. The village alcalde, Santiago Peck , first sounded the alarm at the end of May […]
On assuming office, one of the first actions of Prime Minister Mia Motley of Barbados was to turn to the I.M.F. for assistance in developing an economic reform plan to put the economy on a good footing. After years of challenges, the island’s international reserves have dwindled to two hundred and twenty million U.S. dollars […]
Speaking at a conference in Guyana on June eighth, the former Prime Minister of Jamaica, Bruce Golding, said that the Caribbean Community needs to undertake direct consultations to ensure the survival of CARICOM Single Market and Economy, known as the C.S.M.E. Golding went on to say that most; if not all of CARICOM, have deep […]
Today the signing of contract for infrastructure work under the Solid Waste Management Project Two took place in Belmopan. The Solid Waste Management Two is a continuation of project one that will extend services to the north and the south and will see construction of several transfer stations across the country. The signing was for […]
You may not have noticed as yet, but your favorite Marie Sharp’s jams and jellies are looking a bit different now. The iconic Belizean brand recently underwent a re-branding of some of your favorite products. Don’t worry though; Marie Sharp herself reassures us that it is the same great product that you love, just with […]
It is hard to imagine that it was over thirty-seven-years ago that the famous entrepreneur started producing our favorite Belizean peppers, jams and sauces in her kitchen. Since then the self-titled Marie Sharp brand has grown tremendously and moved into markets across the globe. Sharp is now seventy-eight-years old and she shared with us that […]
Since sounding an alarm several weeks ago that Guatemalan farmers have been encroaching on land surrounding Otoxha Village in the Toledo District, the Belize Defense Force has been deployed to the area. But tonight, there is information that illegal activities continue to take place within the Columbia Forest Reserve at the hands of Guatemalan poachers. […]
A seat at the table is what the Belize Progressive Party has been clamoring for, in respect of the upcoming, countrywide re-registration exercise. That call has been heeded by the Elections and Boundaries Department which has since included the B.P.P. in all meetings related to the pending process. This morning during a press brief, Paco […]
The Albert Division convention took place on Sunday. Just under a thousand voters made it to the Anglican Catheral College compound to cast their vote for Paul Thompson or Valerie Woods. Both senators ran energized campaigns that sometimes turned contentious and on Sunday, the two sides went after every vote. At some point during the day, voting […]
Guatemala was hit by a tremor early this morning, two weeks after the eruption of Volcan de Fuego. The epicentre of the quake was registered near the Pacific Coast less than twelve miles from Escuintla, an area at the Fuego volcano’s base that was most affected from the eruptions of gas and ash that began […]
The worst fire tragedy in San Pedro occurred early on the morning of June twelfth in the Escalante Subdivision on the island where four persons were killed in the blaze. The charred remains of a mother, her two children and her niece were discovered in a corner to the rear of what was left of […]
The fire has sparked outrage by residents who say that the tragic death of the family could have been averted if appropriate fire-fighting equipment was available on the prime tourism that contributes top dollars to the economy. But there are only two small fire trucks on the island which were clearly inadequate to battle the […]
Samir Nunez and his father David survived the inferno since they were able to get out of the burning building. While the sixteen-year-old is at home with his relatives, David remains in a critical condition at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, having received third degree burns to most of the body. In the aftermath of […]
South Cebada is one of the most remote areas of the Chiquibul National Park. While it is deep inside the protected area and difficult to reach, it is also located about one point five kilometers from the border with Guatemala. That makes it an open ground for illegal activity perpetuated by nearby communities who depend […]
As you heard, manning the Chiquibul National Park poses a huge challenge to the relevant agencies, including Friends for Conservation and Development. FCD rangers on June sixth spotted a group of five illegal farmers and were able to apprehend two: Guatemalan national Edras Garcia and Honduran national Elder Diaz four kilometres within Belizean territory. Following […]
Guatemala was recently hit by the Volcan de Fuego that has caused the deaths of as many as one hundred and fourteen persons and untold damages to property and infrastructure. In a show of solidarity, the government has announced that it is making a financial contribution of one hundred thousand Belize dollars to our neighbour. […]
From assisting affected fire victims in the San Pedro fire to politics….the Belize Rural South area rep and Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Manuel Heredia Junior, was also quizzed today about what is seen as the “pushing out” of Senator Doctor Carla Barnett from the Ministry of Natural Resources. Was the senator moved because […]
Moving on from the exit of the senator, Manuel Heredia Junior went on to throw his support behind elected cabinet colleague Hugo Patt, saying that Patt’s integrity and political will are reflections of him as politician and leader. Manuel Heredia Jr., Minister of Tourism “Let me be very open. I have great respect for […]
The Ministry of the Public Service recognized dozens of outstanding public officers during an awards ceremony this evening in Belize City. Policemen, firemen, and other employees from across various government departments gathered at the Princess Hotel and Casino where they celebrated Public Service Day. Many of their colleagues were on hand to join in the […]
With the hurricane season now underway, concerns about the use of the new Civic Center as the Emergency Operation Center for CEMO have been put to rest. Late on Thursday, NEMO sent out a release stating that “Minister of National Emergency Management Edmond Castro and officials from NEMO and CEMO agreed that the Civic Center, […]
