Accidents & Disasters
Accidents & Disasters
Belize and Mexico discuss Disaster and Risk Analysis and Management
In Belmopan on March 2, 201, Belize’s Minister of National Emergency Management, Hon Edmond Castro, met with a delegation headed by the Director of Mexico’s National Center for Disaster Prevention (CENAPRED), Doctor Carlos Miguel Valdes.
Accidents & Disasters
CRFM fast tracks protocol for climate change and disaster risk management in fisheries and aquaculture
The Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) has recently inked an agreement with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) that will put the region on better footing to address the impacts of disasters on fishing communities.
Accidents & Disasters
Skydiving adventure goes wrong; government authorities weigh in
A skydiving experience for a vacationer on Saturday, February 10th almost ended in tragedy when a skydiving instructor accidentally made contact with a high voltage power line north of San Pedro Town.
Accidents & Disasters
Eight years later, Antonio Tepaz relieved of manslaughter charges
On Tuesday, January 23rd manslaughter charges were dropped against Antonio Tepaz. Tepaz was prosecuted for the death of 33-year-old Cesar Scott in a boat accident that occurred on November 15, 2009, in which he was allegedly the captain.
Accidents & Disasters
Tsunami Warning Mobilizes Belize Emergency Response Authorities
A tsunami warning following a 7.6 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Honduras near the Swan Islands, on Tuesday, January 9th at approximately 8:51 PM mobilized Belize Emergency Response authorities.
Accidents & Disasters
Canadian National remains in critical condition after boat accident in Caye Caulker
Caye Caulker resident, 61-year-old Canadian Guy Smith has been placed in an induced coma as he continues to receive medical treatment following a boat accident on Friday, November 17th
Accidents & Disasters
Acting Prime Minister Hon. Patrick Faber and Minister of Agriculture Hon. Godwin Hulse Safe After Plane Crash in Placencia
After clipping a vehicle that had managed to bypass barriers at the Airstrip, a Tropic Air vessel carrying acting Prime Minister Patrick Faber plunged into the sea right off the coast of Placencia. Preliminarily, there are no reports of any sustained injuries.
Accidents & Disasters
Family seeks help after home burns down in northern Ambergris Caye
A family in northern Ambergris Caye lost their home in an unprecedented fire that police are treating as arson.
