Environment
Little Iguana Caye project halted
DOE says legal action will be brought against the owner for failing to notify the relevant government agencies of the plan to develop Little Iguana Caye.
Environment
Juvenile Hawksbill Turtle undergoes flipper amputation
With collaboration between veterinarians Paul Calle & Orlando Baptist, a juvenile Hawksbill turtle's left front flipper was amputated to improve the turtle’s mobility.
Environment
DOE revokes dredging permit from ‘Royal Belizean Land Company SA’
The dredging permit given to Darren Sherry of Royal Belizean Land Co SA has been revoked by the Department of Environment for failure to comply with the terms and conditions stipulated under RQP No. 58 of 2013.
Community and Society
New fire hydrants installed around San Pedro Town
The San Pedro Fire Department (SPFD) is working on installing ten new fire hydrants across San Pedro Town. These fire hydrants are being placed...
Environment
Belize’s environmental giant Lionel “Chocolate’ Heredia memorialized
Chocolate Heredia's passing is deeply felt in the conservation society of Belize, and his hard work and dedication will be remembered forever.
Conservation
ACCSD responds to West Side Marina dredging
The Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) group reacts to the story on the West Side Marina dredging taking place.
Environment
Dredging – mangrove clearance taking place north of marina channel
Dredging is taking place in an area local fishermen consider prime habitat for 2 protected species of fish. There is no indication if an Environmental Impact Assessment was done or mangrove clearance permits have been given.
Conservation
Lisel Alamilla to receive University of Idaho International Alumni Achievement Award
Lisel Alamilla, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development for Belize, is the winner of the 2013 International Alumni Achievement Award from the University of Idaho's College of Natural Resources.