Category: Environment
Bees terrorize Belize City family
A family on Fabers Road in Belize City is tonight asking for assistance is getting rid of a swarm of bees that was terrorizing them today. Love News was called out to the area this afternoon, where Shannov Vernon told us that since morning, the bees swarmed his house and he has been trying to [...]
Youths complete Toledo Community Research Program
Five youths of the Toledo district have successfully completed the Toledo Institute for Development and the Environment’s Community Research Program. Correspondent Paul Mahung reports.
Minister Alamilla wins the Whitley award
The Honorable the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Ms. Lisel Alamilla has captured the prestigious Whitley Awards. Alamilla received her award today from the Princess Royal, during ceremonies at the Royal Geographical Society in London England. Alamilla joins six other nominees from countries like Indonesia, Madagascar, Peru, and Costa Rica in competing for [...]
Pine Lumber suffers major losses due to fire
A major fire in the on Saturday afternoon in the Cayo district has left nearly a million dollars worth of damage in its wake. The incident happened at the Pine Lumber Saw Mill in Georgeville village. According to a statement issued this afternoon by the company, officials were alerted around two thirty on Saturday afternoon [...]
Belmopan looking for a new market location
Residents of Belmopan attended a consultation on the building of a market in that municipality. Love TV’s Marion Ali reports.
Research shows thriving manatee population
The Coastal Zone Management Authority and Institute and the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development have completed a marine mammal aerial survey of the entire coast of Belize. Led by consultant Nicole Auil Gomez, the surveys were conducted last month. She gave Love News the findings of the survey. According to Auil Gomez, the [...]
April takes the spotlight on Tapir Day
And while the crocodile’s encounter with a moving vehicle resulted in injury, thirty five miles away, another animal was getting much happier spotlight. Love TV’s Marion Ali and video journalist Myles Gillett headed up the Western Highway to bring you the following report.
Injured crocodile found in Ladyville
Human interaction with wild animals is fortunately not a common occurrence in urban areas of the country. But this morning, Love News was called out to Ladyville where a large crocodile was discovered. The animal had apparently had an unfortunate collision with a moving vehicle. Up to news time there was no word on what [...]
Green walk on Earth Day successful
This past Saturday the Belize Audubon Society held its fourth annual walk for a green Belize. The event was a part of the celebrations for Earth Day. Dirk Francisco is the Publicity Coordinator Belize Audubon Society.
Fishing Cooperative concerned about early closure of conch season
The Belize Fishermen Cooperative Association has expressed concern with the closure of the Conch Season 2011-2012. A release from the Association says the fishing industry presently faces a challenge that could negatively impact all fishing cooperatives and thousands of families. It goes on to say the closure of the conch fishing season will put the [...]
Toledo environmental agency fully operational
The Fort Honduras Marine Reserve Community Manage Access System is now fully operational in the Toledo District. Correspondent Paul Mahung has the details.
Conch season closing ahead of schedule
The conch season for Belize is coming to a close a full two months ahead of schedule. The announcement of the early closure was made on Friday by Fisheries Department officials. According to Senior Fisheries Officer George Myvette, the conch season, which normally closed on June thirtieth, will now close on Tuesday of next week [...]
Minister Alamilla updates the media on rosewood moratorium
Just over a month ago, Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development Liselle Alamilla announced a halt to Rosewood harvest in southern Belize. The purpose of the moratorium announced on March fourteenth was to assess the current state of the Rosewood population and to chart the way forward for this precious hardwood. Not much has [...]
Minister nominated for top UK award
Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Lisel Alamilla has won a place as a finalist for the Whitley Awards which is considered to be the world’s most prestigious wildlife competitions. The nomination grants Senator Alamilla an opportunity to travel to London next month to participate in interviews with a panel of experts who will [...]
Closed season declared for Sea Cucumber
It is a relatively new fisheries species that is being harvested in Belize. And today the Ministry of Forestry, Fisheries, and Sustainable Development announced the closing of the Sea Cucumber season. Now most people were not even aware that sea cucumbers were being harvested in Belize, so we decided to find out more about this [...]
Raising forest fire awareness in Toledo
A major event to promote awareness of forest fire prevention and management will be held in the Toledo District. Correspondent Paul Mahung has the details.
Minister Alamilla meets with environmental stakeholders
An introductory meeting between the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and Sustainable Development, Lisa Alamilla and the Conservation Community was held at this morning at the Biltmore Plaza Hotel. Chairman of the Association of Protected Areas Management Organization APAMO, Edilberto Romero, spoke with Love News about what went on in the meeting. The meeting also included [...]
BGYEA looks to develop Harmonyville
BGYEA, the grassroots group which was formed about three years ago and has progressively engaged the government in negotiations over abandoned private lands for new ownership by Belizeans, is on a new mission to advance its members. President of BGYEA, Nigel Petillo, told Love News today that now that some of its members have successfully [...]
Belize joins in observing World Water Day
In 1996, Belize joined the globe in celebrating “World Water Day” and since then the campaign to use our water resources wisely has been an increasing one. Today, on the occasion of World Water Day, that campaign took the front burner. Water analysts say that while Belizeans still enjoy an abundance of fresh water, the [...]
Belize observes Forestry Day
Today is being celebrated as World Forestry Day. The day is dedicated to increasing public awareness about activities of forest production, protection and recreation. In Belize the Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center (CATIE), through its Forest and Forest Management in Central America Project will commemorate the day with the official handing over of [...]
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