Environment
Experts seek solutions to address beach erosion on Ambergris Caye
In an effort to address the alarming issue, The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) has reached out to a team of experts to assess the erosion affecting the island.
Environment
Container full of garbage tips over!
A large shipping container filled with garbage was reported to have turned over near the San Pedro Solid Waste Transfer Station in Southern Ambergris Caye.
Business & Economy
Zika Situation in Belize – An Update
Although new and compelling factors may indicate the presence of Zika, the Ministry is still not able to declare that there is a first local transmission case of Zika in Belize.
Environment
2015 shows increase of 34 turtle nests on Ambergris Caye
After a low number of turtle nests in 2014, the reptiles were in full nesting mode during 2015, lining the beaches of Ambergris Caye with their buried nests.
Environment
Koop Sheet Metal takes the 2016 La Ruta Maya Belize River Challenge
Koop Sheet Metal logged 17:08:46 total, winning all 4 legs of the La Ruta Maya River Challenge to take home the championship for 2016!
Environment
Ambergris Caye beaches at risk; beach reclamation is the way to go!
The council has committed to work along with the local residents to come up with different methods to keep and revive the beaches of Ambergris Caye.
Conservation
Staple fish species population declining
Restaurateurs are voicing concerns over the difficulties in obtaining certain fish species that were once bountiful, such as grouper and snapper.
Environment
Caye Caulker hosts first Lionfish Derby
The first ever Lionfish Derby in Caye Caulker took place on Saturday, February 13th and was organized and founded by the Barrier Reef Sports Bar and Grill along with Oceana Wave Maker volunteer Lynne Harris.