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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
I've been on 53 cruises. Here are the itineraries I would sail again in a heartbeat and the ones I would skip
Cruise
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I started cruising with my family when I was just 3 years old on the Big Red Boat by Premier Cruise Lines. Each year, my family would embark on a cruise together, typically over school holidays like spring break or Christmas. Years of cruising...
Belize City Gets Its Own USpace
Channel 7 Belize
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Untitled Document The Ministry of Education in partnership with UNICEF inaugurated its 7th USPACE learning hub today at the Leo Bradley Library. Dozens of students were in attendance to get a first hand look at all the new resources the library...
Sustainable Tourism in the Caribbean: Your Next Luxury Eco-Friendly Escape?
Cumbria Times
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February 10, 2025
1:00 AM 10th February 2025 travel It’s no secret: sustainable tourism is big business. Today’s travellers are more eco-conscious than ever, with the world’s premier tourist destinations quickly adapting to support the demand for sustainably minded...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Belize announces major US$58.4M energy project to enhance power grid
Loop News
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Belize has announced the launch of a new US$58.4 million energy project aimed at improving the country’s power supply and reliability. The new Belize Energy Resilience and Sustainability Project is being funded through a partnership with the World...
No rain, just heat: Belize’s April 4 forecast calls for hot, gusty weather
Breaking Belize News
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April 4, 2025
Views: 0Posted: Friday, April 4, 2025. 6:31 am CST. By Horace Palacio: A strong dry east to southeasterly airflow continues to dominate Belize’s weather today, Friday, April 4, 2025. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies during the day and...
BELTRAIDE Joins PACT for Sustainable Livelihood Project
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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April 4, 2025
BELTRAIDE has received nearly eight hundred thousand dollars to help five community groups with business development training, technical support, and market access for sustainable projects. By backing local entrepreneurs, especially women and...
National Climate Change Office announces Belize Climate Week 2024: Uniting for a Sustainable Future through Innovation and Inclusivity
Breaking Belize News
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August 26, 2024
Views: 0 Posted: Monday, August 26, 2024. 4:08 pm CST. Press Release The Ministry of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, through the National Climate Change Office, is excited to announce Belize Climate Week 2024. The event will be held...
Belize launches major energy project to boost power independence
Loop News
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Belize has unveiled a $58.4 million energy project to strengthen its power infrastructure and reduce dependence on imported electricity. The initiative, announced in partnership with the World Bank and the Government of Canada, aims to modernize...