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Fishermen
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye Fishing Guide Association holds first meeting of the year
The Ambergris Caye Fishing Guide Association (ACFGA) held its first 2018 meeting at the Lions Den in San Pedro Town on Thursday, May 10th.
Business & Economy
Fisher Folk Licensing Schedule 2014
Belize Fisheries Department releases schedule for fishing license renewals/updates and new licenses.
Arts & Culture
Celebrating our Patron Saint on Dia de San Pedro
The week-long Dia de San Pedro Celebrations peaked on Friday, June 27th and Saturday, June 28thwith a main tribute to the island’s Patron Saint,...
Community and Society
Fishermen targeting shark for export to Guatemala caught
Two fishermen were busted with shark meat and fins amongst other items when they attempted to export the products to Guatemala. The two men...
Business & Economy
National Fishermen’s Producers Cooperative Society Ltd opens branch on the island
Now in San Pedro Town: The National Fishermen’s Producers Cooperative Society Limited. Yes, a seafood market!
Conservation
Belize Fisheries Department holds Revised Fisheries Regulation consultation in San Pedro Town
Belize Fisheries Department held a consultation on Aug 29 in San Pedro with fishermen/stakeholders as they work to develop a Revised Fisheries Regulation.
Community and Society
The first Lobster catch
Lobster season is finally open, and the fishermen are already flocking to the sea. The Lobster Season is a time when many fishermen in...
Business & Economy
Placencia fishermen diversifying from fishing to seaweed farming
After noticing a decline in the fishing stock, Placencia fishermen sought a sustainable alternative: seaweed farming!