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Fair skies and cool breezes usher in the weekend across Belize
Views: 0Posted: Friday, April 11, 2025. 6:21 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belizeans heading into the weekend can breathe easy, as weather conditions remain fair and mostly dry across the country. A mild north-northeasterly airflow continues to keep...

Belize starts March with sunshine and fair weather
Views: 68Posted: Saturday, March 1, 2025. 6:30 am CST. By Horace Palacio: As March begins, Belizeans and visitors can expect a continuation of fair and dry conditions, making it a perfect day for outdoor activities, beach trips, and exploring...

World Tourist Guide Challenge 2026 set for Lenggong Valley, Malaysia
The 2026 World Tourist Guide Challenge in Lenggong Valley will spotlight global guiding excellence through competition, innovation, heritage, and sustainability. The World Tourist Guide Challenge will be held at Asia’s secret UNESCO World Heritage...

Belize delegation visit Manantiales Farm in Poptún to observe mechanical harvesting of white potato
Views: 184Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2025. 1:04 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: Personnel from the Ministry of Agriculture, the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation, and farmers from San Carlos recently visited Manantiales Farm in Poptún to...

Stakeholders Trained on Tools for Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan Development
Stakeholders involved in the development of the Belize Sustainable Ocean Plan (BSOP) are engaged in a special training session this week, hosted by the Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute (CZMAI). The three-day Geospatial Workshop is...

Belize Sugar Industry Faces Potential Struggle Amid Poor Harvest and Disease Outbreak
The sugar industry may experience one of its toughest years in recent memory, according to Minister of Agriculture, Jose Mai. Last week, the Belize Sugar Industry (BSI) halted operations at the sugar mill due to poor field conditions and the low...

Belizean Farmers Receive Certification in Safe Pesticide Management Practices
Over one hundred farmers from 16 producer organizations (POs) recently trained in safe and effective pesticide use were recognized today at a certification ceremony. The cohort included agricultural cooperatives and associations from all six...

Whale shark spotted in Placencia: Gentle giant glides through Belizean waters
Views: 446Posted: Monday, April 14, 2025. 1:55 pm CST. By Horace Palacio: Belize’s marine magic was on full display this week when divers with Seahorse Dive Shop in Placencia had a close encounter with one of the ocean’s most majestic creatures—a...

Belize Tourism Board extends condolences on passing of Barton Creek Cave tour pioneer Mike Bogaert
Views: 23Posted: Friday, February 28, 2025. 10:39 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Belize Tourism Board is extending heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Mike Bogaert, owner of Mike’s Place at Barton Creek Cave. “His contributions to...

Climate change, Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and beyond
On their webpage, titled ‘Resilience, environment, and climate change’ the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has indicated ’As per the worldwide climate index, Pakistan ranks 8th most vulnerable country to the impacts of climate change....

Belize Boosts Climate Resilience: New Partnership to Support SMEs in Renewable Energy Projects
The CARICOM Development Fund (CDF), the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (5C’s), and the Ministry of Economic Development have partnered to enhance Belize’s climate resilience. Yesterday, the entities signed a Memorandum of Agreement to...

Belize set for another beautiful day: Fair weather prevails
Views: 57Posted: Thursday, February 27, 2025. 6:38 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belizeans can expect another beautiful day as generally fair conditions continue to dominate the country’s weather pattern. The Belize Meteorological Service reports...

Belize City Police Awarded for Leadership and Crime Reduction Efforts in 2024
Recognition sessions were held on Thursday for the management teams of Precinct One and Precinct Two in Belize City. These sessions took place during separate management meetings held at their respective precincts. Deputy Division One Commander,...

Stakeholders Meet to Update Belize’s Biodiversity Strategy
Government departments and civil society groups met in Belize City this morning to work on updating the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan (NBSAP). It’s an important issue for Belize, which relies heavily on flora and fauna for the...

Canadian Government grants over $70,000 BZD to strengthen climate resilience in Gales Point
Views: 62Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 5:02 pm CST. By Aaron Humes: The Clearwater Marine Aquarium Research Institute (CMARI) has announced a significant new partnership with the Government of Canada, securing a grant from the Local Engagement...
Filling the Gaps in Belize’s National Biodiversity Plan
Today marks the beginning of consultations by the National Biodiversity Office under the Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change. They’re working to update the National Biodiversity Strategy and Action Plan, a crucial five-year...

Cycling Federation of Belize expands youth development with bicycle program as Junior/ Youth riders shine in Cross Country Classic
Views: 0Posted: Tuesday, April 15, 2025. 5:27 pm CST. Junior rider Irene Baki finished second in the 34th Annual Puma Women’s Cross Country Classic on Sunday – Photo Credit: William Gerge Ysaguirre By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Cycling Federation...

Belize to experience sunny skies and mild conditions today
Views: 74Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 6:51 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belizeans can look forward to a warm and sunny day with mostly clear skies as fair weather conditions continue to dominate the region. According to the Belize...

Registering a Company in Belize
Belize has long stood out as one of the premier destinations for setting up an offshore company. Its appeal is built on a combination of factors that include political stability, a flexible and entrepreneur-friendly regulatory environment, and a...

Belize NDC 3.0: Target and Action Validation for March 2025 Submission
Views: 6Posted: Tuesday, February 25, 2025. 8:56 am CST. Press Release The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, through the National Climate Change Office (NCCO), in collaboration with Climate Analytics (CA), is developing...