The President of the Belize Flat Fishery Association, Eworth Garbutt, is sounding the alarm about a government-backed project called Resilient Bold Belize. It’s designed to protect marine resources and help communities adapt to climate change, but Garbutt says it could sink the livelihoods of tour
We reached out to Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Blue Economy, Beverly Wade for comments. She told us in an interview that the Resilient Bold Belize initiative seeks to protect a total of twenty percent of Belize’s coral reef ecosystem as a part
Last week, the Sapodilla Cayes dispute before the International Court of Justice grabbed the spotlight. And while those deliberations are still in the early stages, today we caught up with someone who knows those waters like the back of his hand. Placencia resident Eworth Garbutt
Belizeans love a good celebration, but alcohol is often at the center of it all. And now, experts say our drinking habits have hit alarming levels. Recent reports show Belize ranks among the highest in the Americas for alcohol consumption, and binge drinking? It’s practically
Children with disabilities in Belize are being significantly overlooked, based on a recently published situational analysis. Data from UNICEF and the Ministry of Human Development reveal that children with disabilities face discrimination, systemic barriers, and a shortage of specialized staff in essential services. Initiatives that
UNICEF’s analysis highlights a major gap between Belize’s legal framework and the lived reality of children with disabilities. The Belize Disabilities Act was signed into law exactly one year ago, and according to President of the Belize Association for Persons with Diverse Abilities, it is
It may be his swansong, but Philip “Fada” Henry is going out singing Christmas carols and spreading cheer to the Kelly Street area of Belize City. After dedicating nearly two decades to educating children about road safety, Henry says he will hang up his vest
Haiti has taken its first real step toward restoring democratic rule after years of political crisis. The country’s transitional presidential council has finally approved a long-delayed electoral law, which has opened the door for Haiti to schedule its first general election since 2016, NBC News
El Comité de Loterías recordó al público que todas las rifas y promociones, incluidas las actividades navideñas, deben registrarse conforme a la Ley de Control de Loterías. La normativa busca proteger a los consumidores y asegurar transparencia en la entrega de premios. Aunque las rifas
Belize Water Services ofreció este martes un recorrido a los medios de comunicación en sus plantas de Belmopán y del Distrito de Belize. La empresa abrió sus puertas después de que la encuesta MICS7 del Instituto de Estadística de Belize generara preocupación entre los residentes
