Environment
Letter to the Editor: Destruction of the island
Please put a stop to the destruction of our beautiful island.
Environment
Government of Belize Officially Announces Legislation on Indefinite Moratorium on Offshore Oil Exploration
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow officially announced Cabinet’s August 15th decision to legislate an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil exploration in Belize’s territorial sea, including the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).
Environment
DFC Eco Rangers benefit from Blue Water Grill’s Monthly Donation Program
The DFC Eco Rangers received a substantial donation of $3,531 from the Blue Water Grill (BWG), The Phoenix Resort and Wine de Vine.
Environment
South Ambergris Caye development razes vegetation to the ground
Large amounts of vegetation have been razed in southern Ambergris Caye as developers level their properties with no regard to the impact it is having on the environment.
Environment
Letter to the Editor: Caye Caulker Croc Concern
“Sugar coating” the current Caye Caulker Croc situation, especially when it comes to senseless non-sequential killings that are unnecessarily violent and cruel, is not teaching communities how to safely coexist with these magnificent animals.
Environment
DOE announces new sewage treatment system for Ambergris Caye
In an effort to diminish the threat of any negative environmental impact on Ambergris Caye, the Department of the Environment (DOE) has issued an advisory to all new commercial and tourism developments on north and south Ambergris Caye, to invest in a proper sewage treatment system.
Conservation
Ministry of Natural Resources reiterates policy on use of the Seabed and 66 Feet Reserves
Any occupation of the seabed and 66-feet reserve without the requisite permission from the Minister of Natural Resources is unlawful and illegal.
Environment
Island businesses going Green and switching to Biodegradable products
In an effort to reduce the strain on the environmental, several restaurants and bars in Ambergris Caye are switching from plastic and Styrofoam products to biodegradable alternatives.