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August 16, 2023

Friends for Conservation and Development releases previously imperiled scarlet macaws back into Chiquibul Forest

The scarlet macaw (Ara macao cyanoptera), Belize’s largest parrot species, remains locally endangered due to wildlife trafficking and loss of habit. The five macaws were brought [...]
August 16, 2023

Fisheries Department names rescued Manatee “Viv” in honor of the legacy of Vivian Belisle Ramnarace

In April the Fisheries Department participated in the 2023 Manatee Health Assessments led by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI).
August 16, 2023

Climate and Ocean Risk Vulnerability Initiative to assess challenges in coastal communities

The project is a collaboration among TaiwanICDF, the Ocean Affairs Council of Taiwan, the Government of Belize and the Stimson Center, a leading think tank in [...]
August 15, 2023

First meeting of Portico Senate Special Select Committee held

We understand it lasted for three hours and during it a chairman was selected, however the name will be announced at Wednesday's Senate meeting.
August 13, 2023
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Solar plant: Despite borrowing concerns, Government aims at reducing outside energy dependence

Outside the House, Prime Minister John Briceño revealed that "It is going to be owned by the government and the government is going to operate it. [...]
August 12, 2023

U.S. Ambassador and conservationists inaugurate groundbreaking research center at Cockscomb Basin Wildlife Sanctuary

Dr. Alan was a trailblazer in the conservation of wildcats and established the world's first jaguar sanctuary in Belize.
August 11, 2023

International News: Almost 2,000 dead penguins wash up on Uruguay coast

However, authorities are puzzled since last month, almost 2,000 dead penguins washed up on the Uruguay coast over the course of about 10 days.
August 9, 2023

Belize City prepares to host electric bus project

The Council, Ministry of Public Utilities, Logistics and E-Governance and Ministry of Transport, supported by the UNDP and European Union, will implement a project to test [...]