Environment
New Drought To Threaten New River
predictions indicate a severe drought is expected, prompting the Department of the Environment to prepare measures to protect the New River's health.
Environment
Environment
Will Maheia Supports Turneffe Atoll Trust
Wil Maheia supports the new agreement for Turneffe Atoll Trust to manage 17,000 acres of land, emphasizing collaboration with stakeholders for environmental preservation.
Environment
Environmental Charges Dropped Against Dion’s Mom
All environmental charges against Primrose Gabourel have been dropped in court, while her son Dion Zabaneh still faces multiple charges.
Environment
Countdown To Plastic Ban Goes 6, 9, 12…
Belize is set to ban single-use plastics within a year, with a gradual transition for manufacturers and distributors to adapt to biodegradable alternatives.
Environment
Turneffe Trust A Turn-Off For Some In Conservation Community
The Government of Belize announced a new land trust for conservation on Turneffe Atoll, raising concerns about transparency and stakeholder involvement in the process.
Environment
Out Of Season Grouper In Griga
A joint police and fisheries operation in Dangriga Town seized illegal Nassau groupers during the closed season, highlighting ongoing issues with illegal fishing practices.
Environment
Grouper Populations Declining
Nassau grouper populations are critically endangered, with significant declines noted at breeding sites in Belize's Glovers Reef Atoll.
Environment
Fisheries Resource Bill Is Law, Finally
The Fisheries Resources Bill has passed, modernizing Belize's fishing industry and promoting sustainable management of fisheries resources after nearly a decade of effort.
Environment
Shilling Water and Chips Bags Choking The Seas
The Phase-out of Single Use-Plastics law was signed, aiming to improve Belizean quality of life by banning excess plastic bags by the end of 2020.
Environment
CEMO Gets An Early Start On Hurricane Season
CEMO and the Belize Red Cross are conducting workshops to prepare Belize City residents for the upcoming hurricane season through early warning systems and community involvement.
Environment
Styrofoam Ban Not Immediate
The Environmental Protection Regulations aimed at reducing plastic pollution came into force, but enforcement will not begin immediately according to Minister Godwin Hulse.
Environment
OCEANA Endorses Ban
Oceana celebrates the plastic ban as a significant commitment to a cleaner environment for Belize.
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