Friday, September 11, 2026

Environment

Ministry of Natural Resources investigating Illegal Mining and Dredging in Ambergris Caye

The Ministry of Natural Resources has received complaints of elevated illicit mining and dredging activities within the marine environment surrounding San Pedro, Ambergris Caye.

Government authorities respond to illegal dredging in Northern Ambergris Caye

Reports of unauthorized dredging taking place within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve Expansion Zone on the west coast of Northern Ambergris Caye, have prompted local authorities on the island to issue an immediate stop order.

Belizean Journalists awarded for completion of environmental course

A group of Belizean journalists, along with educators and communication officers, concluded a one year course titled ‘Safeguarding the future: the environmental and economic connection in Belize.’

Opening of the Lobster Fishing Season

The public is advised of the following regulations which relates to the Spiny Lobster (Crawfish) in Belize.

Caye Chapel Developer reaches out to tourism stakeholders

As Caye Chapel is in the process of preparing its EIA, Chamberlain says that the developer prefers to build and be a part of a respectful community that dialogues and partners for all levels of sustainability before making concrete development plans.

Coral Reef Ed-ventures program begins!

The first phase of the 18th Annual Coral Reef Ed-ventures summer program began on Monday, June 26th.

SPTC says Southern Ambergris Caye dredging is to benefit community projects

For the past months, dredging for sand has been taking place in southern Ambergris Caye under the approval of The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC).

Actress Christina Ochoa joins Earth’s Oceans recycling project in Belize

Focused on the mitigation of plastics in our oceans, Earth’s Oceans was honoured to host Christina Ochoa on Ambergris Caye during the week of World Oceans Day.