Environment

Environment March 29, 2005

City Dump Billowing Plumes of Contaminated Smoke

Residents of Belize City are suffering from polluted smoke due to a fire at the solid waste dump, prompting a response from local authorities.

Environment March 22, 2005

Residents along Sibun River seeing Green

Residents along the Sibun River are facing water contamination issues due to pollution from a nearby fish farm, affecting their health and daily life.

Environment March 18, 2005

BWSL Responds to Fountains of Sewerage

Belize Water Services Limited addressed complaints from Curassow Street residents about sewer water overflow caused by household debris in the sewer collector pipe.

Environment March 10, 2005

Sibun River Contaminated

Residents along the Sibun River report contamination due to algae bloom caused by a leak from the Fresh Catch Fish Farm.

Environment March 2, 2005

Jaguar Prowling in Hattieville Area

Residents in Hattieville report a jaguar sighting after a horse was killed, raising concerns for local safety and wildlife management.

Environment February 18, 2005

No New Licenses for Foreign Fishermen

The Fisheries Advisory Board decided to renew licenses for some permanent residents while halting new licenses until a fish stock study is completed.

Environment February 17, 2005

National Capacity Project Launched

The Ministry of Natural Resources and the Environment launched a national capacity self-assessment project to address gaps in environmental commitments.

Environment February 15, 2005

Conservation Groups Oppose New Fishing Law

Conservation groups oppose a new fishing law allowing foreign fishermen to exploit Belize's fisheries, citing concerns over depleted stocks and lack of consultation.

Environment January 11, 2005

Cargo Ship Still Lodged in Lighthouse Reef

Authorities are assessing damage to the cargo ship 'Transfer' lodged on Lighthouse Reef and its potential impact on the marine environment.

Environment January 7, 2005

Cargo Ship Lodged in Belize's Reef

A cargo vessel has run aground on Lighthouse Reef, prompting an investigation into environmental damage by various authorities.

Environment January 6, 2005

BTIA Takes Reef Mgmt. Proposal to Stakeholders

The BTIA presented an alternative reef management proposal to stakeholders amid controversy over a private theme park development plan.

Environment December 30, 2004

BTIA Counters Reef Privatization Proposal

The BTIA presents an alternative proposal for barrier reef management to counter a privatization plan by businessmen David Courtenay and David Gegg.