Environment
GOB affirms commitment against offshore oil exploration
On August 18, 2017, Belize Prime Minister, Right Honorable Dean Barrow officially announced his administration’s commitment to legislate an indefinite moratorium on offshore oil exploration in Belize’s territorial sea, including its exclusive economic zone.
Environment
Amidst challenges, turtle nesting season looks promising
According to reports from the Ambergris Caye Marine Turtle Program, at the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, the 2017 turtle nesting season is looking bright.
Environment
No exceptions made for duty-free biodegradable products: foam products get tax exemption
Recently the Government of Belize (GOB) passed a statutory instrument to give zero rated status to foam products instead of biodegradable options.
Environment
Blue Ventures and Belize Fisheries Department educate islanders on the impact of lionfish on the marine ecosystem
On Wednesday, August 23rd a meeting was held at the San Pedro Lions Den which was organized by Blue Ventures Organization.
Environment
Another successful Kids 4 Clean Water summer camp
The children of the San Mateo Subdivision in northern Ambergris Caye participated in the annual Kids 4 Clean Water camp from Monday, August 14th to Sunday, August 20th.
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).