Environment
DOE issues stop order for over-the-water structure on Boca del Rio Drive
The Department of the Environment (DOE) has temporarily shut down construction of an over-the-water structure in the Boca del Rio area as of Friday, November 17th.
Environment
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition 2018 shoot on Ambergris Caye
The Sports Illustrated Magazine team along with six models arrived at Mahogany Bay Village in San Pedro Town on Wednesday, November 15th, to shoot the 2018 Swimsuit Edition of the publication.
Conservation
Hol Chan Marine Reserve to implement new rules for film/photography crews
Hol Chan Marine Reserve management is planning to set up new regulations for filmmakers and underwater photographers at the Reserve.
Conservation
Videographers allegedly damage reef while filming at Hol Chan
The tour guide and conservation community are concerned after allegations surfaced that a film crew caused damage to the Belize Barrier Reef System at Hol Chan Marine Reserve.
Environment
Illegal dumping of garbage continues; local authorities slow to respond
Residents of the Marina Drive area have been complaining that trucks are dumping garbage near their private properties or in the surrounding empty lots and streets.
Environment
Belizean Wavemakers Gather for Oceana’s 2017 Annual General Meeting
On Saturday October 28th, 2017, Belizeans from across the country gathered at the Belmopan Civic Center to participate in Oceana’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) of its dedicated volunateers, our “Wavemakers”.
Environment
GOB takes historic step with moratorium on offshore oil exploration
During the October 20th sitting of the House of Representatives, the Government of Belize (GOB) made history by introducing a legislation to enshrine a moratorium on offshore oil exploration in Belize.
Environment
U.S. Congressman Engel Tours Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve in Belize
Congressman Eliot Engel (D-NY) visited the Bronx Zoo-based Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) research station at Glover’s Reef Marine Reserve on a Congressional delegation to Belize last month.