Monthly Archives: May, 2019
Environment
Our Forest is Our Future – Belize’s forests worth USD$35 Million to REDD+
Belize’s forests have provided jobs for Belizeans from the birth of our nation; logwood and mahogany were our first exports, but now keeping our forests alive an uncut can be worth US$35 million. Our forests contain 7 million tons of carbon dioxide, which at current market prices of US$5 per tons of carbon on international markets for carbon credits, adds up to USD$35 million to Belize.
Sports
San Pedro teams make it to National Amateur League Championship round of 16 playoffs!
Both island teams that are participating in the tournament have done extremely well, advancing to the playoffs which include a home and away game. For the first match of the round of 16 playoffs held this past weekend, Vince Assassin lost their match, while Los Catrachos F.C won theirs.
Community and Society
Belizean-American news anchor Kendis Gibson speaks to hundreds of students at SPHS
Gibson encouraged the students to find their passion and pursue it. Most importantly, he assured them that they can achieve whatever they wish without leaving their hometown.
Sports
Private Belize Adventures wins BTB and Love FM second annual Belize Sea Challenge
The challenge saw 16 teams taking on 218 grueling miles in the six-day race. Organized by the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and Love FM, the event saw teams competing in the male, female, and mixed category, beginning every day as early as 5AM from each point of departure.
Community and Society
Triple R Response hosts successful fundraiser in Houston Texas, USA
To continue their great work on Ambergris Caye, Rickilee Response & Rescue (Triple R Response) held a fundraiser event at the Fortress Beerworks in Houston Texas, USA on Saturday, May 18th. The fundraiser was a total success, raising $34,000 total, of which $6,000 came from silent auction items donated by San Pedro Town businesses.
Sports
San Pedro Tiger Sharks are one win away from 2019 NEBL championship
Leading the series 2-1, the San Pedro Tiger Sharks are poised to win the 2019 NEBL Championship with a victory over the Smart Belize Hurricanes on May 31st.
Environment
Report of Illegal Poaching of Jaguars
The public is advised that poaching of jaguars is a punishable offence under the wildlife laws of Belize. Hunting, killing, injuring, trapping or harassment of jaguars and other endangered wildlife is illegal.
Community and Society
Sargassum Solution? Mexican entrepreneur says turn it into building material on Ambergris Caye.
With Sargassum seaweed inundating the beaches of the Carribean, south-eastern Mexico, and Belize, local and regional authorities are looking for ways to deal with the massive accumulation of algae that threatens the tourism industry. Mexican entrepreneur Omar Vasquez Sanchez has one solution; use the invasive algae to build houses!
