The damage caused by the many fires across the country has been detrimental to the livelihood and wellbeing of hundreds of families. These fires are due, in part, to the prolonged dry season that came with record-high temperatures. However, according to environmentalists, several of these
In the south, wildfires have also devastated huge tracts of land in a protected area managed by the Ya’axche Conservation Trust. The organization has been busy over the past few weeks fighting these fires that have destroyed crops and displaced wildlife in the Golden Stream
According to Estevan Asi, the increased temperatures and changes in climate, are the worst he has ever seen in all his years in agriculture. Asi also works with the Ya’axche Conservation Trust. [caption id="attachment_13264" align="alignright" width="300"]
The fire crisis relief efforts have been a partnership between government agencies, private companies and N.G.O.s. According to environmentalists, without the effort of these teams, containing these fires would have been impossible. Today, an update was provided on the situation and details were shared on
The turmeric root has been touted as a medicinal plant that boosts the immune system and wards off minor infections, liver ailments, and healing wounds. But this wonder plant from the ginger family is also ground into a powder and bottled as a tasty seasoning
The Government of Belize earmarked fifteen million dollars to pump into the citrus industry through the Development Finance Corporation. But citrus industry stakeholders did not take advantage of the funding. Minister Jose Mai says confidence is low among investors in the industry due to citrus
And as citrus stakeholders are working to rebuild a once thriving industry, a government delegation from Peten, Guatemala is in Belize hoping to learn more about the sector. The Government of Guatemala is seeking technical assistance from Belize to establish its own citrus industry. The
We have been reporting extensively on the increased cost of a sixteen-ounce loaf of bread. The price adjustment was placed in the Gazette on May fourth, and it came into effect early this week. So why was there no public announcement about the adjustment? And
Jose Abelardo Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, says he has never called in any favors on behalf of individuals smuggling sugar across Belize's border. His statement follows reports that sitting ministers have been requesting that sugar smugglers be given a pass at the western and
Minister Mai also responded to questions pertaining to discussions about an increase in the price of sugar. Mai says, the Belize Sugar Industries Limited has requested an increase, but they have not been forthcoming with the data to justify such request. So, it is yet
