Environment
Oceana in Belize hosts ‘Fish School’ a training workshop for the media
Held under the title ‘Fish School,’ the workshop was facilitated by Margot Stiles, Marine Scientist and Chief of Strategy and Philip Chou, Senior Advisor, Science and Strategy, both from the Oceana international team.
Environment
Government is accepting written submissions regarding usage of gillnets
The information gathered will be utilized by the Gillnet Taskforce with the aid of an independent consultant and analyze the wide stakeholder input pertaining gillnet usage and the socio-economic and environmental impacts to fishing communities, fisheries resources and marine ecosystems.
Environment
Ministry of Natural Resources says no dredging authorized at dock by Ruby’s Hotel
The presence of a dredging machine parked next to the dock has raised concerns since the new proprietors of the property, San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi (SPBE), have expressed plans to dredge the area to make way for a new boat terminal.
Business & Economy
Margaritaville brand property to open in Ambergris Caye raises concerns
The announcement of a mega multi-million dollar resort complex under the Margaritaville brand, scheduled to open in 2020 in northern Ambergris Caye, has raised concerns among islanders, including environmental and governmental institutions, due to its location within Bacalar Chico Marine Reserve - a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Environment
Illegal dumping of garbage at San Pedrito Highway continues; Authorities slow to respond
Improper and illegal garbage disposal in San Pedro Town continues to be a big problem, and authorities at on the island like The San...
Environment
Hol Chan Marine Reserve hosts a stakeholders workshop
The workshop saw the attendance of tour operators, tour guides, commercial fisherman, fly fishing guides, non- governmental organizations and media corps.
Environment
Lobster season closes February 15th
According to a press release from the Fisheries Department, any person found in possession of lobster after February 15th will be prosecuted in accordance with Section 3(1) (b) of the Fisheries Regulation, Chapter 210 of the Subsidiary Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2000-2003.
Environment
Letter to the Editor: The ongoing concern of Sargassum
"I am staying at the former Ruby's Hotel and the putrid smell of the Sargasso is so overwhelming that I will be cutting my stay in San Pedro significantly from four weeks to just one week."