Environment
Thanks to Sandbar, paper straws are now available to island businesses
Hoping to motivate more business to use environment-friendly paper straws, Sandbar Beachfront Hostel, Restaurant and Bar is making paper straws available for any business owner that is ready to make the switch.
Environment
Kenyon College to install more solar panels for schools on Ambergris Caye
On Friday, January 12th Kenyon College Professors, Doctor Robert Alexander and Doctor Jim Skaon, alongside with retired entrepreneur Doug Karl came to the Ambergris Caye to provide solar panel assessments for schools on the island.
Conservation
Belize Barrier Reef report card shows ‘fair’ improvement
A most anticipated report card for the Meso-American Barrier Reef, with most of its extension along the coast of Belize, was officially presented on Wednesday, January 10th.
Community and Society
SPTC prepares to address garbage issue on the island
The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) is embarking on an initiative to tackle the garbage issue plaguing the island.
Environment
Truck used in illegal dumping south of San Pedro Town identified
An eyewitness recently reported the improper and illegal disposal of garbage at the DFC subdivision of San Pedro Town.
Environment
DFC Eco Rangers’ Adopt a Minion trash can aims to keep La Isla Bonita clean
In an effort to continue creating awareness on the island’s garbage problem, the DFC Eco Rangers have embarked on a new project dubbed ‘Adopt a Minion.’
Environment
Senate clears path for moratorium on offshore oil in Belize to become law
Belize is just a few steps away from making a historical and exemplary move to turn an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil explorations in Belizean waters into law.
Conservation
Authorities weigh in on artisan suspected of selling products made from manatee remains
Environmental authorities on the island are following reports of an artisan who is allegedly selling products made from the remains of manatee.