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Proposed Ambergris Caye Wetlands project to include dredging areas
In 2011 an environmental advocacy group was formed called the Ambergris Caye Wetlands Committee (ACWC). ACWS was composed of members of the Ambergris Caye Citizens for Sustainable Development (ACCSD) Executive Committee, Hol Chan Marine Reserve, San Pedro Tour Guide Association, Belize Tourism Industry Association, San Pedro Business Association and Green Reef. The group developed a proposal for three areas in north Ambergris Caye to become protected areas: Mexico Rock's Marine Reserve, Bajos Proposed Marine Reserve and Cayo Frances/ Mata Frances Lagoons. The proposal is part of the Ambergris Caye Conservation Initiative of 2011. The proposal outlines the use for all three areas. Mexico Rock's Marine Reserve would be used exclusively as a recreational area that will include a "NO Take Zone" and a "General Use Zone". The Bajos Proposed Marine Reserve would be designed as a marine reserve with a zone for catch and release sport fishing. The Bajos area includes nine small islands and five shoals which are vital habitats for the island's fisheries for schooling tarpon, permit and bonefish. Finally the Cayo Frances/Mata Frances Lagoon was proposed to be a National Park which will include catch and release sport fishing. The proposal would have been managed as a National Park and would be established under the National Park System Act of the laws of Belize. This would mean that nothing would be allowed to be extracted from the area.

Noche de las Estrellas bring laughter and excitement to San Pedro Town
The San Pedro Aids Commission brought a large crowd out on Saturday July 20th for their annual "Noche de Las Estrellas" show featuring Mexican imitators and comedians. The event took place at the Rafael Angel Nu�ez Auditorium and had the participation of local band Rompe Raja and DJ Habo. It is the largest of three fundraisers held annually by the commission, and this year saw the most successful turnout since its inception. Felix Ayuso, President of the San Pedro Aids Commission on Ambergris Caye commented that the event was a great success. "We personally feel that it was a good show because the presentation was spectacular and was well attended. It is the best and biggest show we have had so far. Even though we are yet to make a final tally, we feel that it was a successful fundraiser," explained Ayuso.

Under the Sun: Congratulations international graduates!
The San Pedro Sun joins the San Pedro community in congratulating Ambar Ayala and Emily Verde who both graduated this season from universities in Monaco (Ambar Ayala) and Los Angeles, CA USA (Emily Verde). Emily graduated with 'Distinction' (High Honors) from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. The graduation ceremony took place on June 28, 2013 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. She completed her MBA concentrating in International Business and Human Resources. Emily is a graduate of San Pedro High School, St. John's College Jr. College and the University of Belize (where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management).

U.S. Religious-Right Groups Working to Keep Criminal Statutes Barring LGBT Sex in Belize and Other Caribbean Countries
As lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) people continue making strides toward equality in the United States, hard-line U.S. religious-right groups that have spent decades demonizing LGBT people are focusing their attention - and propaganda - on a legal battle over the criminalization of LGBT sex in Belize, the outcome of which could affect criminal statutes in as many as a dozen other Caribbean countries, according to a Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) report released today. Dangerous Liaisons: The American Religious Right & the Criminalization of Homosexuality in Belize examines how these groups are working in countries where anti-gay attitudes are strong and violence against the LGBT community is common. Several prominent groups have descended on the tiny Central American country of Belize to prevent Section 53, a statute criminalizing gay sex, from being struck down in court. Their efforts already have intensified anti-LGBT attitudes in the country, where the plaintiff in the case has been threatened and physically assaulted.

Flipkey recognizes Belize among Top 10 Best Eco-Vacation Spots in the World
Belize was named as one of the "Best Eco-Vacation Spots" in the world by FlipKey, a TripAdvisor company. The list, developed based on both traveler feedback and industry research, commends Belize for its countless opportunities to experience incredible natural beauty and unique biodiversity. With 36 percent of Belize's landmass and 13 percent of its waters enjoying protected status, the country has long been a leader in this category. From the majestic Blue Hole to the recently established Turneffe Marine Reserve, Belize delivers an authentic, unspoiled experience for both locals and travelers to enjoy.

Photos: Reina de La Costa Maya Contestants Arrive
The delegates for the Reina de la Costa Maya pageant arrive on Thursday, July 25th. Who is your pick for the win this year?

Ambergris Today

Turtle Nests Saved from High Surf in Ambergris Caye
The turtle nesting season is well into its third month here on Ambergris Caye, Belize, running from May to November. One conservation group that has been arduously working in monitoring the nesting and protecting the turtle population in the area is the Ambergris Caye Marine Turtle Project. At the start of the nesting season, three nests were found at the Robles and Rocky Point nesting Beaches. This week a few nests had to be relocated to higher grounds due to the high surf; in normal situations these nests would have a lesser rate of survival. Weekly field monitoring by the Turtle Program helps to ensure a higher rate of survival of the fragile hatchlings.

Lifeline Foundation receives $2Million Donation
The Special Envoy for Women and Children, Mrs. Kim Simplis Barrow is pleased to announce that the Oak Foundation has committed to donating 2 million dollars toward the construction of a new Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. This donation is the result of over a year of discussions and due diligence between the Oak Foundation and the Lifeline Foundation, which was also founded by Mrs. Barrow. One million dollars have been earmarked for construction while the other million will go towards the purchase of equipment. The donation will allow for the works, which recently commenced on the new wing of the KHMH to move forward at a quicker pace while efforts continue to raise the remaining funds that are needed.

Emily Verde Graduates with Honors from Management of DeVry University
Emily Verde graduated with 'Distinction' (High Honors) from Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University. The graduation ceremony took place on Friday, June 28, 2013 at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, CA. She completed her MBA concentrating in International Business and Human Resources. Emily is the daughter of Pinita and Ricardo Verde and is a proud graduate of San Pedro High School, St. John's College Jr. College and the University of Belize, where she obtained her Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management.

Why Poor People in Belize can't get ahead!

Misc Belizean Sources

ReefCI catch the largest Lionfish in Belize!!!
Wow!!! How exciting!! ReefCI are delighted to report that Polly Alford, ReefCI Founder, speared the BIGGEST Lionfish EVER recorded in Belize! This photo shows the beast being measured!! It was a whopping 44cm long and weighed 2.75lbs!!!!! "I looked down the wall and saw a huge Lionfish staring at me at around 100 feet! I thought to myself, I have to spear that giant! I speared it just behind its head and it shrugged itself off the spear!!! I speared it again and this time held it down so it couldn't jump off! When I tried to put it into the bag, it wouldn't fit!!! It was so big, the only way to get it in the bag, was to put the bag next to its head on the seafloor and maneuver it in.

10 interesting and quirky facts about Belize
Here are a few things you may not know about Belize: 1. Belize has around 900 Mayan sites. 2. The islands in Belize are called Cayes (pronounced "keys") and total around 450 including those on the outer atolls. 3. Belize has the only Jaguar reserve in the world, otherwise known as Cockscomb Basin Wildlife sanctuary. 4. Many Belizeans avoid swimming in the ocean or rivers on Good Friday; it is viewed as bad luck. Local Mothers can often be heard telling their kids they "will turn fish!" if they swim on this day!

Looking for nesting turtles!
Awesome photos....

Through Caity's Eyes'
The Corozal House of Culture is pleased to present 'Through Caity's Eyes' - sketches and drawings by Caitlyn Tillett. This twelve year old Corozal artist has been keenly developing her style in anime, and caricature from a very young age. We encourage all to embrace her talent and initiative. Kindly join us for the opening Friday August 2, 2013 at 7 p.m. at the Corozal House of Culture.

Acupressure Workshop
There will be a Acupressure Workshop given by a Chinese MD, Shandong Chinese traditional Medicine University (ABD) It will be at: The Mirador Beach Finca Solana on the Bay Friday, 26th of July 1:00 - 5:00 PM Saturday, 27th July 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

New Coastal Xpress website
Coastal Xpress has a new website up, so if you need information on ferry / water taxi services, their website is http://CoastalXpress.com

Commentary: Belizeans in the US form new group to address dual citizenship rights
By Wellington C. Ramos When Belize became independent on September 21, 1981, Belizeans who were born in Belize and became citizens of the United States and other countries automatically lost their Belizean citizenship. While people who were not born in Belize that obtained Belizean citizenship through descent, marriage to a Belizean citizen naturalization, etc. retained the citizenship of their natural born country and Belizean citizenship with all the rights, privileges and to run for office, including becoming the prime minister of Belize. In 1984 when the United Democratic Party became the government of Belize for the first time, they introduced a Bill to give back Belizeans who were born in Belize their citizenship and also recognize the citizenship they possess from their second country. However, despite the passing of this Bill, which became law, there were contradictions with the constitution, newly passed legislation, the election and boundaries laws and the People's Representation Ordinance with qualifications to run for office.

Mango Cobbler
3 mangoes, peeled, pitted and sliced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1 cup flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup brown sugar 3 tablespoons butter, cold 1/2 cup milk -Preheat oven to 375�F. -Combine mangoes, lime juice, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl. Stir until mango is coated with lime and nutmeg. Spoon fruit into a greased 8 inch square pan. -In another bowl combine flour, baking powder, salt and brown sugar. Mix well.

BNDC 10th Anniversary Closing Celebration
Musical interlude. The Belize National Dance Company uploaded some video from their 10th anniversary tour in Cayo, which was held at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel. "BNDC closes its 10th Anniversary Tour in San Ignacio with a boisterous celebration!"

Destinee Arnold at Costa Maya
Cayo's Destinee Arnold is representing Belize at this year's Costa Maya. Looks like Belize will win this year. Best of luck, Destinee! "The International Costa Maya Festival is pleased to announce this year's Belizean representative vying for the title of Reina de la Costa Maya. Meet Queen of the Jewel Miss Belize 2012, Destinee Dominique Arnold, the 20 year old Belizean beauty who is no stranger to pageantry as she is also Miss Ethnic World 2013." In related news, Miss World Belize is coming up, and they are looking for contestants between the ages of 17-24 years old. Submit applications online at http://missworldbelize.com by August 1st.

Galen Eagles in Mexico
The Galen Eagles are in Ciudad del Carmen, Mexico, representing Belize in a basketball tournament. Best of luck! "Galen Eagles Basketball Team has been selected to represent Belize in a Basketball tournament in Ciudad Del Carmen, Mexico. The tournament starts on Wednesday, July 24th, 2013 and ends on Sunday July 27th, 2013. The team will be playing against 4 professional teams that have been selected to be a part of the tournament as well. Let's support the Galen Eagles Basketball Team as they go out and represent out Country. GOOOOOO EAGLES!!!"

Traveller's Visits Cayo for 60th Anniversary
Traveller's Luquors had their number 1 marketing team in Cayo yesterday. You probably saw Jason or Roxana at one of the 8 markets where they set up for free tastings. They have a new Craboo Cream Liquer that they were hyping up. Thanks, and happy 60th! "Jason and Roxana are the best salespersons in Belize, and they were in Cayo today to promote Travellers Liquors for their 60th anniversary, and to show off their Craboo Cream liquer."

Rebecca Stirm Model Casting Call
Rebecca Stirm is having a Model Casting Call. If you are interested, you can contact her at [email protected]. http://rebeccastirmclothing.com/ "Well ladies, its that time of year again! On August 10 - come over to our model casting and show us that YOU have what it takes to be one of the 15 models that will step foot on our runway this season! Mark it on your calendar!"

Cirque du Soleil Screening in Benque

Channel 7

Government Gluttons Fresh-Pond Feeding Frenzy Causes Inter-Ministerial Friction
Tonight, there is serious friction between the Ministry of Natural Resources and the Ministry of Housing after the Housing CEO Lawrence Sylvestre had to be removed from the Natural Resources Ministry by armed guards yesterday. It's a dispute that all stems from over 50 abandoned, half finished homes at the Fresh Pond Housing Community. The houses were built during the PUP era but were never completed - and have been sitting there abandoned for years. But, they haven't gone un-noticed because the property in the Burrell Boom area has value. So, with the write off of tens of millions of dollars in housing department mortgages, the properties came up for re-issue. According to our information, the idea was to sell the property at a social rate, between 800 and 1,500 dollars to qualifying, low-income party supporters. But this week, things took a turn when it came to the attention of a few interested observers that the houses - 10 of them at least - were being divvied up among party supporters including friends and family of Government CEO's and the brother of Gaspar Vega's Driver, Marlon Miranda.

Long-Pending, Major Maya Judgment Handed Down
For the past two days we've been telling you about the lawsuit that SATIIM has taken out against US Capital Energy and the Government of Belize. To a large extent, it is based on the judgments coming out of the Supreme Court in 2007 and 2010, when Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh found that the Mayans in 33 villages of Southern Belize have customary land rights over their ancestral lands. That judgment was vigorously appealed by the Barrow Administration in 2011 at the court of appeal. Two years have passed and no judgment was handed down. But yesterday, quite unexpectedly, just as new matters were about to overtake it, the Court of Appeal announced that it was ready with its judgment. Clocking in at 198 pages, it's one of the longest we've ever come across, and, who wins, who loses? Well, the experts say it's what might be called "cocks" - in a game of "jacks," there's no clear winner and no clear loser. So, the members of the Mayan community who came to court today listened intently after the session to a quick interpretation by their legal team. Afterwards, they exited the court, and we asked their lead attorney to give a brief explanation of decision, accepting the limitation that they couldn't possibly had digested 198 pages, and 66 thousand words in only a few minutes. Here's how attorney Antoinette Moore explained it:

Practical Significance Of Judgment?
So, that's the situation; the Court of Appeal has reaffirmed the rights of the Indigenous Maya communities of the south. But, it has reversed the orders by Former CJ Conteh, effectively removing the obligations of the Government to protect those rights. And interestingly enough, the Court agreed with GOB's arguments that in line with the Petroleum Act, the Mines and Minerals Act, and the Forest Act, the Government retains ownership and control of any lands where natural resources and minerals are found after exploration has been done. Their grievance was that Former CJ Conteh failed to take proper judicial notice of these laws and their implications. That is significant because US Capital Energy wants to conduct oil exploration within the Sarstoon Temash National Park, and SATIIM is trying to block them with an injunction, which is yet to be scheduled for hearing. In that context, the media asked attorney Antoinette Moore about the implications of the judgment on this and other matters which surround the lands which the Maya Communities are claiming. Here's how that conversation went: Antoinette Moore - Attorney for the Maya Leaders Alliance "At the time I don't think I can say very much in terms of that. The court of appeal meets every March, June and October - those are the sessions, however they can meet out of session for any reason to deliver a judgment that perhaps wasn't ready in June - they can meet at any time. Obviously there are some interesting issues around the timing because I have filed an application for contempt which is to be heard on Monday with respect to this very judgment, with contempt with the government not obeying the court order. So we shall see what will happen on Monday and I can see why you asked that question, I don't think I have a good answer for you thought."

Hon. Alamilla Vs. Apamo
On Tuesday, the SATIIM flew the media to Punta Gorda where it announced that the Forestry Department had terminated its co-management agreement of the Sarstoon Temash National Park. And then the Chairman of the Association of Protected Areas Management Organizations claimed that in fact the Forestry Department was basically trying to push a new co-management agreement down the throats of all the NGO's that co-manage national parks. Well, today the Minister of Forestry Lisel Alamilla held a press conference to give her side of the story - first on the SATIIM issue - saying they made a commitment and didn't stick to it. Hon. Lisel Alamilla - Minister of Forestry and Fisheries "I sent a letter to SATIM on June 5th - again highlighting that we need to standardize this, he responded on June 9th and stated on his letter 'SATIM would be committed to signing the co-management agreement on June 28th, 2013' - it says 'SATIM requests your consideration to the date stated above to sign the co-management agreement as it would be impossible to sign before the 28th of June because of the ongoing organizational reform which included re-organizing programmes and strengthening internal financial controls and procedures. We are certain that we will conclude this important exercise on June 26th.' - this is what SATIM wrote to us."

BTIA Says GOB Playing "Crackhead Economics" With Norwegian Port
The resource rich and largely unspoiled southern Belize is also the scene for another battleground - that's the latest one over whether there will be a cruise terminal close to Placencia AT HARVEST CAYE. We've been reporting on the terms outlined in a draft memorandum of understanding - which show the usual menu of concessions, tax breaks and a 7 US Dollar head tax that gives 60% back to the Norwegian Cruise Line so that they can recover their investment as quickly as possible. It's caused some consternation amongst the overnight tourism interests in the south and today the Belize Tourism Industry Association held a meeting to consolidate their position. They say there's been zero consultation on a project that - if approved - could have far reaching impacts on their overnight tourism product. Herbert Haylock - President, BTIA "Development in the South needs to be focused as it relates to cruise again in the realm of the master plan, specifically in the area of pocket tourism and not the mega developments that are being proposed at this time." Stewart Krohn - Chairman, Placencia Chapter "What introducing mass tourism to the south does is that it fundamentally changes the entire character of the tourism product. Belize invented eco-tourism - that word didn't exist until Belize brought it to the floor and held the first international eco-conference ever. Now what we're doing with mass tourism is really telling the world is that we're not really an eco destination - we are now a mass destination. You can't be both - you can't be all things to all people."

Southern Poverty Law Center Takes On Stirm
For the past few months, Christian homophobes who have been at the forefront the campaign against what they call the LGBT agenda have been saying that UNIBAM's constitutional challenge is really a foreign agenda being forced on the Belizean Society. They say that Gay Rights Activist Caleb Orozco is being funded, controlled and or directed by international interests who are simply trying to topple Belize's sodomy laws as part of a worldwide campaign to mainstream gay lifestyles. Well, today, UNIBAM and one of its supporting agencies fired back when the US NGO known as the Southern Poverty Law Center released a report called "DANGEROUS LIAISONS: The American Religious Right & the Criminalization of Homosexuality in Belize". In this report, the SPLC is claiming that the local religious groups like Belize Action who've taken the forefront are being funded and directed by US religious conservative groups with millions of dollars for an annual budget. Via a telephone a press conference today, the director of SPLC announced to international media about the significance of the report. 7News listened in, and we have an excerpt of that launching. Here's how that presentation went:

Making Defensive Driving Work For Government
We've told you about the launching of the Belize Road Safety Project. It is a CDB funded initiative, which seeks to decrease Belize's abnormally high traffic fatality rate. The project seeks to improve sections of the Western Highway between Belize City and Belmopan, and to increase enforcement on this part of the road. But, in order to be effective at enforcement, the facilitators of the project believe that the authorities must practice what they preach. To that end, they've started a workshop called Defensive Driving, to teach them how to become better drivers, and how to become motorists that the public will respect. 7News stopped in today, and we spoke to the Trainer, who says that defensive driving is really just the exercise of common sense - which we all know is not too common: Dennis Molina - Trainer, Defensive Driving "We don't change attitudes - we cannot change that, you need a psychologist. We are trying to make people be self-disciplined and not be an aggressive driver - be defensive because it's a benefit for all road users. There's nothing much to it, you just have to be disciplined in all you doing - for instance you know that answering a cell phone while you're driving causes destruction. While you're looking and not looking ahead to what is going on is also a distraction and by the time you look round in a split second. Secondly, driving is a full time job - once you are driving a vehicle - you are continuously under full manners. There are a lot of things that you have to watch, like the atmosphere, you have to watch smog, smoke, road condition - when to ease up the speed and you have to know what to do, several little things just use your common sense."

Chiquibul, the Adventure Is Just Getting There
It's not quite like climbing Victoria Peak, but when you go into the Chiquibul, all the way to the Western Border, half the story is just getting there! Tonight Daniel Ortiz dedicates a whole story to that. As we showed you last night, he and camera-man Codie Norales went there, and it's important to note because it sort of explains why the place is so abstract, because it's so darn far! Here's his story- Daniel Ortiz reporting The environment inside the Chiquibul knows no sense of urgency, it is lost in time, immune to everyday exigencies; in fact, time is just a means of measurement which the guides use to estimate how far they've travelled, and how much further they have to go. For us in the media, time is always of the essence, and being sucked into the tangle of green on a deadline day, was, at first disorienting. But, in place of time's dictates, we had another kind of pressure: an early morning ride through the Chiquibul on this John Deer tractor - or jumping viper - which the FCD rangers use as the main means of transportation. And on every move they make in the forest, they are joined by BDF Soldiers and police officers. Being so close to so many firearms, trigger fingers at the ready in case of any armed threat, is enough to unsettle anyone, but this has become the reality of the men who work inside the national park.

Profile Is About Reconciliation
It happens all the time, too often really, but how do good friends become sworn enemies? Lot's of times it's because of what might be called "seh, seh, seh" - people saying this one said this, and that one said that. That's kind of what happened with Tyeisca Adolphus and Dawn Parchue. They were best of friends until the talking started - and on Christmas eve that exploded into a brawl - thatw as captured onc ell phone camera, and went viral on facebook and youtube�it even made the news. But from that ugly episode�to tonight where these one time friends have reconciled and are appearing together on the I Am Belize profile - hoping their truce can serve as an example for others. Here's their very incredible story:�

Rowan Is Ready�To Dive!
He's climbed Victoria Peak and walked from the western border to the city, and for the past 2 months, 14 year old adventurer Rowan Garel has been preparing for his new adventure: diving the Blue Hole. The courageous blind teenager will be the first blind Belizean to dive the blue hole and, of course, he's doing it for Charity. Rowan is raising awareness and funds for the BCVI summer camp which caters for visually impaired children from all over the country. Today we caught up with Rowan to see how excited he is as his big day draws nearer.

Snakes In An Office?
We've heard of "Snakes on a Plane, but, Snakes In An Office? C'mon! We wouldn't have believed it if we hadn't seen it for ourselves - or experienced it for ourselves actually, because we found a nest of snakes led by a very protective momma snake right in our Channel 7 office. It started unfolding yesterday evening when one of the office staff went looking for a mop in a storage area. When she came out, she swore she had seen a snake. We called our neighbor and local snake catcher who came through in a jiffy. He found a very aggressive six foot Boa - Snake Catching Neighbor "Well, I took out the box and everything and then it was in a box and I held the neck because it was mad and it can bite and you can never know because it could be a dog bite because the older snakes are not poisonous." Monica Bodden "You told us that it was a female" Snake Catching Neighbor "You can know it by the tail and the colors. The males are darker."

Channel 5

Maya Leaders win Land Rights Case
Maya Leaders from the south travelled by bus to Belize City for a ruling on government's appeal in respect of a historic Supreme Court decision that goes back to 2010. [...]

Minister discusses Co-management agreement for National Parks
The Court of Appeal this afternoon reaffirmed rights to communal lands by Maya Communities. But this morning, Minister Lisel Alamilla had a press conference to talk about co-management agreement with [...]

Several N.G.O.'s file co-management agreements.
But for SATIIM and APAMO, this is very serious business. They feel that government is trying to bully N.G.O.s into signing co-management agreements by using the carrot and the stick [...]

SATIIM responds to Forestry Minister on co-management
Today Minister Lisel Alamilla also aimed some very pointed comments at SATIIM for its refusal to sign on to the co-management agreement handed down by government. While SATIIM has stated [...]

B.T.I.A. tells G.O.B. no one in their right mind would sign Norwegian's M.O.U.
Government has given its green light to a massive cruise tourism port project at Harvest Caye and is about to sign a memorandum of understanding with Norwegian Cruise Lines. The [...]

Pocket Tourism only acceptable choice for cruise ship industry
The membership of the Belize Tourism Industry Association is one of the strongest in the country. But despite the strong opposition from the B.T.I.A. and from environmental groups to the [...]

Fishermen busted with catch in conservation zone
Two fishermen from Sarteneja found quick judgment at the hands of Magistrate Leslie Hamilton today, though the first time offender got off easier than the repeat lawbreaker. Twenty-eight year old [...]

American Religious Right & Criminalization of Homosexuality in Belize
A report called "Dangerous Liaisons: The American Religious Right and the Criminalization of Homosexuality in Belize" was released today via teleconference to the local media. According to the report, "religious-right [...]

Group that tracks anti-gay groups, fears for activities in Belize
The Southern Poverty Law Center is a civil rights organization. Founded in 1971, is dedicated to fighting hate groups and extremism and teaching tolerance and trying to identify and track [...]

BAHA reports suspected cases of rabies in cow
A suspected case of bovine rabies, commonly known as rabies in cow, has been reported by the Belize Agricultural Health Authority in the New Road Area of Toledo District.� The [...]

Media tours Belize with the B.T.B.
The Belize Tourism Board treated the media to a familiarization tour of various tourist destinations in the jewel over the weekend. The four-day tour started in Orange Walk with a [...]

A SMART Summer Camp with kids attending Lionel Messi Football Camp
Summer camps and with different themes are taking place all over the country. This afternoon, we caught up with a sports camp that is ongoing at the ITVET Compound. Having [...]

Cure yourself with a dose of Healthy Living
Since the breast is best campaign in the nineties, there has been a gradual shift to exclusive breastfeeding. It led to the certification of the first public hospital as "baby [...]

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Road Safety Training Underway in Belize City
At the end of June the Ministry of Works and Transport, Enforcement Team received two new high way patrol vehicles from the Ministry of Finance and Economic Development's Road Safety Project. The government of Belize has received a fourteen million dollar loan financing from the Caribbean D...

Former Assistant Coach for Belize National Team Says He Cannot Be Suspended from FFB
Charlie Slusher; he was the assistant head coach for the Belize National Team who was prevented from joining the Belize Jaguars in their CONCACAF experience. As the assistant head coach, Slusher was quote in quote, "suspended" from his post at the Football Federation of Belize. Slushe...

Court Upholds Two of Five Rulings Handed Down By Former CJ in Maya People vs GOB
In 2010 former Chief Justice of Belize, Sir Abdulai Conteh reaffirmed that the Maya people of Toledo have rights to the land that they occupy and do farming. The Government appealed the decision and today the Court of Appeal, headed by Justice Manuel Sosa, delivered its ruling. The 19...

Minister of Forestry Holds Meeting With Media to Discuss Protected Areas and Co-Management
Two days ago, Greg Cho'c, the Executive Director of the Sarstoon Temash National Park, supported by the Chairman of the Association of Protected Areas Management, Edilberto Romero, complained to reporters of certain aspects of a new proposal by the Government for the co-management of protec...

Aquaponics...Does It Have A Future in Belize?
There is a new industry slowly emerging here in Belize. It's called aquaponics; a method of farming that uses the excrements of fish. There was a short seminar at the Radisson Hotel whereby aquaponics expert, John Pade and Rebecca Nelson of Nelson and Pade Incorporated advised interested Be...

Home Invasions Reported in Northern Belize
Three men have been charged after allegedly invading two homes on the night of Sunday July 21st. according to reports, the first invasion took place between nine and ten in the night at the home of Juan Carlos Novelo located at the Corner of Riverside Street and Lamanai Alley. Reports indicate th...

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Looking For Candidates For Miss World Belize
The Miss World 2013 International Pageant is scheduled to take place on the 28th of September 2013 in Jakarta, Indonesia. The event will be televised live in more than 150...

COLCHA Promotes Culture In Corozal
Human Creativity is defined as a Creative industry that generates economic activity through skills and talents that encompasses a broad range of intellectual outputs, including: music, fashion, crafts, designs, artwork,...

Youths Take Part In Leaders Camp
Over 150 youths representing Belize, Honduras, Nicaragua, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Panama, Bahamas, and St Vincent and the Grenadines are presently in the Stann Creek District taking part in...

Rotary Club Of Orange Walk Names New President
On August 28th 1971, northenos saw the birth of the Rotary Club of Orange Walk. With over 40 years of existence, the Rotary Club has provided countless service to the...

Minister Alamilla Says SATIIM Is Playing Games
On Monday the Sarstoon Temash National Park, SATIIM, with support of APAMO filed a motion in the Supreme Court of Belize in disagreement with certain aspects of the new proposal...

BAHA Investigates Possible Case Of Bovine Rabies
The Ministry of Health is presently investigating a suspected case of bovine rabies better known as rabies in cow that was reported on the 24th of July 2013 by Belize...

Trio Charged For Double Home Invasion
Yesterday we reported on the two separate home invasions that took place in Orange Walk on Sunday night. Tonight, the good news is that the three men believed to be...

Another Landmark Win For Maya Leaders Alliance
Back in June of 2010 the Maya Leaders Alliance and the Toledo Alcaldes Association won a landmark legal victory in the Supreme Court when Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh, before...