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September 14, 2019

“New river stench will get worse before it gets better,” warns DOE

In its update on the New River situation, issued today, the DOE explained that it has installed several aerators into the river, which will increase the [...]
September 13, 2019

Belize’s scarlet macaws are in danger

FCD, the NGO which co-manages the Chiquibul Forest Reserve, issued a release this week entitled "Macaws in Danger of disappearing," which speaks on the harmful effects [...]
September 9, 2019

“Additional US$2 billion a year could rid the world of malaria by 2050,” new report says

The report, Malaria Eradication By 2050: A Bold But Attainable Goal, was published yesterday on the online peer-reviewed medical journal The Lancet. The report said that [...]
September 9, 2019

Department of Environment deploy aerators in New River

The Department thanks Belize Natural Energy (BNE) and Haney Farms.
September 8, 2019

Orange Walk school and community battles noxious New River

These days, the river is literally making everyone in town sick, due to the buildup of industrial gases and chemicals dumped in it, exacerbated by an [...]
September 4, 2019

Orange Walk Mayor calls on Ministry of Education to intervene due to ‘stench’ at primary school  

This is due to the stench from the New River. 
August 31, 2019

Save the Macal River campaign launched

A meeting was held on Thursday, August 29, 2019 at the San Ignacio and Santa Elena town hall.
August 31, 2019

Fire department calls on owners to keep properties clean to avoid fires

The National Fires Service clarifies that while these fires have not originated at the dump site or transfer station themselves, there is the ever present danger [...]