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Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing announces introduction of Belize Building Code
Breaking Belize News
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April 7, 2025
Views: 186Posted: Monday, April 7, 2025. 9:17 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The Ministry of Infrastructure Development and Housing (MIDH) today announced the advancement of its efforts to modernize Belize’s building construction industry through the...
Cold front set to disrupt Belize’s dry spell with evening thunderstorms
Breaking Belize News
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April 7, 2025
Views: 357Posted: Monday, April 7, 2025. 6:38 am CST. By Horace Palacio: After weeks of predominantly fair and dry weather, Belize is preparing for a shift in conditions as a cold front approaches the region, bringing increased moisture and...
“A dark ocean pit has tracked storms for millennia”: these ancient depths unveil worsening weather and the unstoppable rise of climate chaos
Sustainability Times
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April 6, 2025
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 The Great Blue Hole in Belize is a geologic marvel, offering a natural archive of storm data spanning 5,700 years. 📊 Recent studies reveal a steady increase in storm frequency, with sediment cores acting as a historical record of...
Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry Launches Informational Campaign on the Moveable Property Security Rights Act
Love FM
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February 14, 2025
The Belize Companies & Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) and the Financial Services Commission (FSC) have launched its informational campaign on the Moveable Property Security Rights Act. This new legal framework was highlighted during a webinar...
Belize Seeks Seat on ICAO Council at Global Aviation Symposium
Love FM
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February 12, 2025
Belize is being represented at the 2025 Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) by the CEO of the Ministry of Blue Economy and Disaster Risk Management Kennedy Carrillo. The CEO is in attendance to advocate for Belize’s candidacy for a seat...
Belize's Cave Systems Opening New Frontiers In Tourism
Channel 7 Belize
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Belize's first ever cave management policy was launched today at St Herman's Blue Hole National Park, the home to one of three open caves in the country. The policy seeks to protect the cave's natural and geological value while promoting...
Belize sees bright and breezy conditions as strong winds sweep through
Breaking Belize News
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February 13, 2025
Views: 110Posted: Thursday, February 13, 2025. 6:18 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belize is set to enjoy a warm, dry, and breezy Thursday as a strong east-southeasterly airflow influences today’s weather pattern. With abundant sunshine and minimal...
CDB and Government of Belize Launch...
SKNVibes
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April 2, 2025 - BRIDGETOWN, Barbados: In a significant step to enhance livelihoods and business opportunities in Belize, the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB, the Bank) through the United Kingdom Caribbean Infrastructure Fund (UKCIF) financed a...
Belize Unveils Cave Management Policy to Protect Fragile Ecosystems
Love FM
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February 11, 2025
Belize has taken a significant step toward preserving its invaluable cave systems by unveiling the Belize Cave Management Policy. This morning the Institute of Archaeology (IA), under the National Institute of Culture and History (NICH), held the...
Bringing Lebanon to Belize with Chef Roger’s Cuisine
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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April 2, 2025
Belize is a shining example of diversity, with many communities coming together to create the nation’s unique cultural tapestry. Among these groups are the Lebanese, who, though not the majority, add to Belize’s distinct society. In today’s...
Mysterious 410ft Great Blue Hole in Belize hides a ‘concerning’ secret
Metro
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April 5, 2025
Researchers say the Great Blue Hole has revealed a ‘concerning’ storm trend (Picture: Getty Images) Scientists have uncovered a ‘concerning’ trend after taking a sample from the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize. They extracted a sediment...
Belize votes March 12
Caribbean Life - New York
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February 13, 2025
Prime minister of Belize John Briceno delivers a speech at the European development days with the Belgian Queen as defender of United Nations sustainable developments goals, in Brussels, Tuesday 21 June 2022. Photo by BRUNO FAHY/BELGA MAG/AFP via...
As Earth Day Nears, Travelers Seek Environmentally-Conscious Options
Forbes
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People are participating in environmentally-conscious efforts world-wide. Solmar Hotels & Resorts Millions of people will celebrate the 55th anniversary of Earth Day on Tuesday, April 22, 2025 by attending local events or participating in...
Department of Environment discuss Cayo Rosario Development
Breaking Belize News
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April 4, 2025
Views: 145Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025. 1:13 pm CST. Press Release The Department of the Environment (DOE), within the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change, and Solid Waste Management held a meeting with all key regulatory...
Toledo Institute for Development and Environment welcomes German Ambassador
Breaking Belize News
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April 4, 2025
Views: 144Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025. 10:50 am CST. By Zoila Palma: Recently, the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment (TIDE) welcomed Dr. Hardy Boeckle, Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Guatemala and Belize and his...
Something Truly Scary Discovered at The Bottom of Belize's Great Blue Hole
ScienceAlert
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April 4, 2025
An expedition to the bottom of the Great Blue Hole off the coast of Belize in Central America has returned with a cargo of worrying information. After studying a 30-meter (98-foot) sediment core extracted from the floor of the sinkhole, scientists...
Belize Strengthens Public Health Resilience with e-SPAR
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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February 9, 2025
Belize stepped up its efforts to protect public health with a key new assessment that strengthens the country’s ability to respond to emergencies. By completing the 2024 e-SPAR under the International Health Regulations (IHR, 2005), Belize has...
Stakeholders Collaborate on Belize’s National Standards Strategy Development
Love FM
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April 5, 2025
A crucial session focused on developing Belize’s National Standards Strategy took place today, and brought together key stakeholders from various sectors. Hosted by the Belize Bureau of Standards (BBS) in collaboration with the CARICOM Regional...
Belize Secures $77M for Sugar Industry Climate Resilience
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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February 10, 2025
The Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) and the Government of Belize launched the Building the Adaptive Capacity of Sugarcane Farmers in Northern Belize (BAC-SuF) project. The initiative aims to safeguard the vital sugarcane sector...
Boledo Draw to Transfer to Belmopan Later This Month
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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April 4, 2025
The Boledo and Sunday Lottery Draw are moving from Belize City to Belmopan. Despite assurances that protocols will be followed, some people are unhappy about the change. Narda Garcia, C.E.O. in the Office of the Prime Minister, reassures that the...