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Caribbean Marine Biodiversity: A Window into an Underwater Paradise
teleSUR
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Clouds of reef fish and corals, French frigate shoals, NWHI April 2, 2025 Hour: 2:49 pm The Caribbean Sea, with its warm, crystalline waters and vibrant marine ecosystems, is one of the world’s most biodiverse regions. Stretching across over a...
Autism Awareness Day Marked by Local Advocates in Belize
Love FM
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April 3, 2025
Today is World Autism Awareness Day, a United Nations-sanctioned event to raise awareness about autism spectrum disorder (ASD). ASD or simply autism, is a developmental disability that can cause significant social, communication, and behavioral...
Students graduate from School Garden program, promoting sustainable Agriculture Education
Breaking Belize News
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April 2, 2025
Views: 100Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025. 4:44 pm CST. By Zoila Palma: On March 25th, 27th, and 28th, Extension Officer Adelita Jones from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise, along with Riccy Garcia from the Pesticide...
Trump’s Tariffs Could Kill Duty-Free Exports, Raise Prices in Belize
The Reporter Belize
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March 28, 2025
Belizean exports that currently enter the United States duty free, could start facing tariffs if the “Trump rhetoric” materializes, Local Economists Dr. Philip Castillo admonishes in a recent article published in The Reporter. Castillo explained...
Belize NGOs on “funding freeze” watch
Amandala
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February 2, 2025
US President Donald Trump U.S. Federal funding freeze order rescinded; but CARSI funding still under review by William Ysaguirre BELIZE CITY, Thurs. Jan. 30, 2025 Belizean non-governmental organizations and public sector agencies funded by the...
World Autism Awareness Day 2025 to focus on Neurodiversity and Sustainable Development Goals
Breaking Belize News
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April 2, 2025
Views: 63Posted: Wednesday, April 2, 2025. 9:31 am CST. By Zoila Palma: The United Nations General Assembly designated April 2 as World Autism Awareness Day (WAAD) in 2007 to promote the rights and inclusion of autistic individuals. Over the past...
Is Belize Safe to Travel? Advisory Explained as 3 Women Found Dead in Hotel
Newsweek
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March 27, 2025
The families of the three women found dead in Belize revealed the cause of their deaths in a new statement. The U.S. Embassy notified the families that 23-year-old Kaoutar Naqqad, 26-year-old Wafae El-Arar and 26-year-old Imane Mallah died from...
Caribbean Housing Market Evolves into Global Second-Home Hotspot
World Property Journal - Florida
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Email Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter Benefiting from a surge in turnkey living and branded residences The Caribbean, long celebrated for its turquoise waters and postcard-perfect beaches, is undergoing a quiet transformation--from a...
WMO warns of extreme weather impacting LatAm, Caribbean
The Gleaner
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March 29, 2025
GENEVA (CMC): The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Friday said extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year, resulting in dying glaciers, record-breaking hurricanes, debilitating...
Belize Weather: Sunny skies and isolated showers expected today
Breaking Belize News
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January 31, 2025
Views: 0 Posted: Friday, January 31, 2025. 6:22 am CST. By Horace Palacio: Belize will see another warm and mostly dry day today as fair weather conditions continue to dominate the region. The Belize Meteorological Service forecasts sunny skies...
Belizean carrot juice to hit the market
Amandala
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February 2, 2025
Can carrot juice production eliminate rotting carrots in the field? SAN CARLOS, ORANGE WALK, Jan. 29, 2025 In order to tackle what has certainly been a longstanding problem for farmers in San Carlos, Orange Walk, who, year after year are left with...
1.1 Million Dollars for Conservation Projects in Belize
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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March 28, 2025
The Belize Fund for a Sustainable Future is pouring over a million dollars into conservation projects across Belize. This fund provides long-term support for initiatives that protect our marine life and biodiversity. Today, News Five’s Britney...
L&G Commits $235M to Nature Conservation & Sustainable Development
ABC Money
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March 28, 2025
Legal & General (L&G) has announced a $235 million (£183 million) commitment to nature conservation and sustainable development in emerging markets through the launch of its Nature and Social Outcomes strategy. This initial investment comes from...
Belize City Residents May Soon Pay Garbage Fee as Council Seeks Government Approval
Love FM
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January 31, 2025
In a bid to address the city’s ongoing waste management crisis, Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner has yet again stressed that residents will soon need to take on the responsibility of paying a garbage fee. The mayor explained that the Belize City...
Latin America and the Caribbean ‘hit hard’ by extreme weather and climate
The Nation Barbados
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March 28, 2025
GENEVA – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) Friday said extreme weather and climate impacts had a damaging toll on Latin America and the Caribbean last year, resulting in dying glaciers, record-breaking hurricanes, debilitating drought...
Jeaneane Neal: A champion of Education and Service empowering Belize’s future
Breaking Belize News
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March 31, 2025
Views: 305Posted: Monday, March 31, 2025. 8:36 am CST. Jeaneane Neal’s story is one of unwavering dedication to education, community, and faith. Jeaneane Neal isn’t just the Principal of St. Ignatius High School and Adult Education division in San...
Extreme weather impacts cascading ‘from the Andes to the Amazon’
UN News
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March 28, 2025
The study also highlights positive developments amid the bleak news, such as the growing role of renewable energy in the region and the power of early warning systems to save lives. “In 2024, weather and climate impacts cascaded from the Andes to...
Belize Hosts National Strategy Workshop on Chemical Management
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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January 29, 2025
A chemical pollutants workshop was held earlier today in San Ignacio, where experts gathered to develop a national strategy for managing hazardous substances. Consultant Stephen Sangster said that the session he’s leading today is focused on...
Belize Volleyball Association hosts AFECAVOL General Assembly
Amandala
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January 29, 2025
by William Ysaguirre BELIZE CITY, Mon. Jan. 27, 2025 The Belize Volleyball Association (BVA) hosted the 2025 General Assembly of AFECAVOL (Association of Central American Volleyball Federations) at the Olympic House (Ned Pitts Building) at Marion...
Oceana Belize Calls for Stronger Marine Protections Amid Illegal Dredging Concerns
The Reporter Belize
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March 27, 2025
Oceana Belize has renewed calls for greater protection of the country’s marine ecosystems, emphasizing their vital role in both environmental conservation and economic sustainability. The organization issued a statement highlighting growing...