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March 8, 2024

Guatemalan incursion continues: New road penetrates Belize’s Chiquibul

This alarming development represents a significant threat to the fragile ecosystem of the Chiquibul, which is already under pressure from illegal cattle ranching and agricultural activities. [...]
March 8, 2024

Vessel runs aground on Glover’s Reef Atoll

The assessment found no damage to live coral formations. Salvage operations are underway to remove the vessel and transport it to the mainland. Boaters in the [...]
March 7, 2024

House meets Friday in the wake of redefining municipal elections for Budget reading

No Orders of the Day have been posted on the National Assembly website as per normal before a meeting. Expected to be at the top of [...]
February 28, 2024

Wildlife Conservation Society commends Belize for protection of shark and ray population; calls for updating global strategy to protect sea predators

Luke Warwick, WCS’s Director, Shark and Ray Conservation, explained to reporters today that Belize has been doing much in terms of direct protection and can teach [...]
February 26, 2024

Wildlife Conservation Society hosts Global Shark Conservation Meeting in Belize

More specifically, they are talking about preserving the ocean predators who in some cases have become the hunted due to overfishing.
February 25, 2024

Authorities make bust of illegal fishers in Southern waters

By Aaron Humes: Rangers from the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) and members of the Belize Coast Guard have made multiple busts of illegal [...]
February 21, 2024

Lobster takes a break – fishing season closes next week

The closed season for lobster begins on March 1 and ends June 30, as established by the Organization for Central American Fisheries and Aquaculture Sector (OSPESCA).
February 16, 2024

Belize Forest Department meets with Fire Management stakeholders

The meeting brought together stakeholders to engage in meaningful dialogue regarding the management of wildland fires.