Environment
Hol Chan Marine Reserve introduces the use of dive bands
The administration of the Hol Chan Marine Reserve has implemented ‘Dive wrists Bands,’ for all paying visitors at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Environment
The Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage provides update on offshore oil exploration in Belize
An update on the situation regarding offshore oil exploration in Belize was held on December 2nd by the Belize Coalition to Save our Natural Heritage .
Environment
Heredia says DOE needs to work with BTB on non-compliant businesses
Since Minister Heredia works hand in hand with the Belize Tourism Board (BTB), he stated that although these resorts are non-compliant, the DOE also erred by not informing the BTB sooner.
Environment
SPTC to implement new recycling program
In order to properly address the on-going garbage crisis across Ambergris Caye, Mayor Daniel Guerrero is putting forth a new recycling program.
Environment
People walk out on preliminary consultation for Laguna de Cayo Frances development
A preliminary public consultation for the proposed development at Laguna De Cayo Frances came to an abrupt halt when attendees walked out.
Environment
Letter to the Editor: Caribbean Developers Ltd. building on Maya Sites
Look at the Caribbean Developers (Belize) Ltd. maps and you will see an arrow indicating "Ancient Maya Site" by Santa Cruz.
Environment
Offshore seismic survey officially cancelled; multi-beam testing still on the table
On Monday, November 17th, the Government of Belize (GOB) officially announced the cancellation of regional offshore seismic survey on Belizean waters.
Community and Society
Massive casino-hotel development proposed in Laguna de Cayo Frances area
In three phases, over a period of 10 to 20 years, the development proposes 12 hotel complexes; 302 multi-family complexes; 835 single family residences; 20 over-water villas; 400 beach club condo-hotel units; transit pier and a free zone for a total of 8,565 suits, units and residences.