As the Queen Conch season officially comes to a close, stakeholders are reminding the publicof the importance of protecting this valuable marine resource during the closed period. Theseasonal closure is aimed at allowing conch populations to replenish, ensuring sustainabilityfor fishermen and future generations. Authorities are also urging compliance with regulations asenforcement efforts continue across coastal...
Naledo was on the international stage yet again, representing Belize, this time in Antigua, Guatemala. The company has consistently championed local goods, exporting to markets across Canada, the Caribbean, and the United States, while highlighting Belize’s richness and diversity in the global export sector.
A major legal decision from the Caribbean Court of Justice is being described as a victory for justice and fair elections in Belize. Belizean activist Jeremy Enriquez, along with Senior Counsel Anand Ramlogan, successfully overturned a previous ruling, allowing their constitutional case to move forward before the Belize Court of Appeal. The case challenges the...
TIDE’s Fire Crew recently conducted a Basic Wildland Fire Management Training for staff at Silk Grass Farms, equipping participants with essential knowledge and hands-on experience in fire safety and control. The two-day training combined classroom sessions on fire behavior, safety procedures, and equipment use, with practical field exercises focused on team coordination during prescribed burns...
Eighteen new call center agents are celebrating a major milestone in the Toledo District following their graduation from Transparent BPO’s month-long training program. The cohort began with 20 participants, but two dropped out along the way, leaving 18 successful graduates ready to enter the workforce.
Three communities in the Toledo District are now better equipped to maintain their public spaces following the official handover of three riding mowers. The equipment was distributed to Big Falls Village, Forest Home Village, and Columbia Village. These donations will make a huge impact in keeping villages clean and well maintained.
The Young Women in Leadership Program was one of the most talked-about stories this past week. A dynamic group of young women took over the House of Representatives, where they debated and presented various matters before the House. Each participant represented a specific constituency and was required to address one another in the same manner...
This past weekend, TIDE, was recognized for its outstanding efforts inenvironmental conservation, taking home an award for Mangrove-Friendly Landscape Development. The recognition highlights the organization’s continued commitment to protecting Belize’s fragile coastal ecosystems while promoting sustainable development practices.
Representatives from the Toledo Institute for Development and Environment recently traveled to Belize City to take part in the EcoLens Summit. The summit focused on strengthening collaboration, sharing knowledge, and exploring innovative approaches to protecting Belize’s natural resources and coastalecosystems.
Regional leaders and stakeholders gathered for the “Caribbean Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendant, and Local Communities Regional Knowledge Exchange”. This event focused on advancing land rights, improving access to direct climate financing, and expanding opportunities within carbon markets.
On Friday October 16th Students, teachers, and community supporters gathered at Central park for a Breast Cancer Awareness School Rally organized by the Belize cancer society Toledo branch. The aim is to promote early detection and raising awareness about breast cancer. Participants dressed in pink, displaying awareness posters, and waving flags in a show of...
Last week, we reported to you that several, up to eight, Guatemalan boats were spotted inside Belizean waters engaged in illegal fishing. The Punta Gorda Fisheries Department evidently took our report seriously and, on Thursday, conducted patrols in the Sarstoon Temash area. They found four gill nets that had been illegally set. The gill nets...
With less than two weeks remaining before Tropic Air ceases operations in Punta Gorda, residents gathered at the airline’s local office today to send a clear message to the government: Punta Gorda need air connectivity and cannot simply be cut off. The demonstration comes as the community prepares for the loss of Tropic Air flights,...
Exactly one month after the Guatemalan armed forces violated Belize’s sovereignty, they did so again on Saturday October 10th, when the Belize Territorial Volunteers made an unannounced trip to the Sarstoon River. The trip discovered that the Guatemalan armed forces continue to occupy the river, but more than that, the trip also found that up...
Toledo District’s very own Ymanoli Garcia has been named Oceana’s 2026 Wavemaker of the Year for the district. The announcement was made during Oceana Belize’s Annual General Meeting. Over 300 Wavemakers, partners, and allies from across the country came together in celebration of their shared commitment to protecting Belize’s marine environment.
