Friday, September 11, 2026

Environment

Two new garbage compactors for San Pedro Town

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) recently purchased two new garbage compactors, and on Tuesday, December 5th one of them arrived on the island.

Mar de Tumbo Beach Easement Blocked and Moved to New Location

The blockage of an easement way used to access the Mar de Tumbo beach south of San Pedro Town has raised concerns among many island residents.

Caye Chapel Group proposes $250 Million development

The Caye Chapel Development Group has proposed a US$250 Million 5-star resort to be built on the island over the next four years.

Closure of Nassau Grouper Season

The Nassau Grouper season will be closed from 1st December 2017 to March 31st, 2018.

Illegal dredging activities reported on the west coast of Ambergris Caye; DOE to investigate

Concerned San Pedro residents have reported sightings of an alleged illegal dredging site around an islet on the western coast of the island by a local businessman.

The Good, the Bad and the Future of Belize’s Coral Kingdom

It is clear that Belize’s barrier reef complex is under assault and the combined impacts from the land and at sea threatens to tear down the walls of the coral kingdom.

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.

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.