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Ministry of Civil Aviation
Environment
UPDATE: Belizean-American caught trying to smuggle undersized lobster tails at PGIA
The Fisheries Department (FD) has provided an update about a Belizean-American busted on Friday, April 22nd, attempting to smuggle out of the country 183 undersized lobster tails through the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA). After his detention, the unidentified man was issued a summons to be arraigned in the Magistrate Court. He faces a minimum fine of $20,000 for trying to export seafood without a valid permit, possession of lobster during the closed season, and possession of undersized lobster. According to the FD, the Magistrate will determine the fine and penalty in court.
Community and Society
100 undersized lobster tails intercepted at international airport
Authorities at the Philip Goldson International Airport reportedly intercepted an attempt to smuggle over 100 undersized lobster tails on Friday, April 22nd. According to preliminary investigations, a ring transports undersized conch and lobster between Belize and California, USA. There are no reports of anyone arrested for the offense, and the Fisheries Department is to provide further details of this seafood bust on Monday, April 25th.
Travel & Tourism
Government to hire additional air traffic controllers for PGIA
More flights and new airlines are touching down at the Philip Goldson International Airport (PGIA) with increased tourism. This surge in traffic at the nation’s leading air hub has prompted the Ministry of Civil Aviation to hire eight additional persons to be trained as air traffic controllers at the PGIA.
Business & Economy
Ministry of Tourism & Civil Aviation launches Job Portal
With tourism experiencing continues growth and becoming one of the leading industries in Belize, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation has launched a Job Portal. This free, fully managed, interactive, and user-friendly web application is designed to connect tourism supported employers and job seekers.
Community and Society
“Sick” Air Traffic Controllers Shut Down Philip Goldson International Airport
Air Traffic Controllers "Sick Day" Closes Philip Goldson International Airport; Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Civil Aviation, along with the Belize Department of Aviation issue press release.
