Business & Economy
Placencia fishermen diversifying from fishing to seaweed farming
After noticing a decline in the fishing stock, Placencia fishermen sought a sustainable alternative: seaweed farming!
Conservation
Tis’ the Season for Parrot Poaching
The poaching of parrots for the illegal pet trade is a big problem in Belize. Not only are trees cut down, and baby chicks of endangered species removed from their natural habitat, but their chances of survival and proper care are low.
Conservation
May 23, 2013 is World Turtle Day!
The annual May 23 celebration of all turtles has special significance this year as 2013 makes 20 years since Hawksbill Turtles have been protected in Belize
Conservation
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from ACES
Working together to save wildlife is everyone's job. ACES thanks everyone who has been supportive in their efforts with their various rescues and captures.
Conservation
Oceana calls on GOB to demand that Treaty Energy respect our laws
Treaty Energy, under the umbrella of Princess Petroleum, has resumed drilling operations in San Juan #3, says Oceana in Belize. This violates the court ruling by Justice Oswell Legall which called the contract was “unlawful, null and void”
Conservation
‘Northern II’ about to get new owners
With the steel-hulled former trawler Northern II from Oceana, the Placencia Coop hopes to take their Seaweed Project to a new level.
Arts & Culture
Noh Mul…No More!
After the destruction of the mound at Noh Mul, the main outcry is for justice to be served. While the site mound cannot be recovered, Belizeans demand that those responsible pay for their actions.
Community and Society
Consolidated Waters donates to Rotary for San Mateo residents
One community on Ambergris Caye that does not have proper access to safe drinking water is San Mateo, situated just north of the heart...