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 edition of Kolcha Tuesday, we catch up with
Chandra Cansino, the C.E.O. of Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Social Security Board in Belize. Cansino brings a wealth of experience, having spent over two decades at the S.S.B. before taking on the role of C.E.O. at
A nineteen-year-old fisherman from Belize City is about to embark on the opportunity of a lifetime in Japan. Delbert Hinds has been fishing with his father since he was just two years old, a trade he's known all his life. But in 2021, Hinds tried
On Monday, the Department of Environment held a meeting with regulatory agencies to address the concerns raised by San Pedro residents about the Cayo Rosario Project. As reported last week, island residents are protesting the large-scale development within the Hol Chan Marine Reserve. Oceana Belize
Wade mentioned that the Ministry of Blue Economy is urging regulatory agencies to be more vigilant, ensuring the Cayo Rosario Project is well-coordinated and transparent. She pointed out that many of the issues stem from a lack of communication with the residents. Beverly Wade, C.E.O. Ministry
In early March, we reported how Placencia Village residents took action after the Department of Environment ordered a beachfront property owner to remove an unauthorized breakwater. When the property owners didn't comply, the residents banded together to dismantle it. We spoke with Beverly Wade, the
Commission of Inquiry Report on the Sugar Industry has been handed over to Prime Minister John Briceño. The commission was set up to tackle two main issues: resolving the ongoing conflicts between Belize Sugar Industries and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association and making recommendations
Key players in Belize's marine sector came together in Belize City to chart the future of one of the country's most precious natural treasures. The Government of Belize, teaming up with the Inter-American Development Bank, launched the first-ever Blue Forum. Over the next two days,
Belize’s barrier reef is facing a serious threat. Stony coral tissue loss disease is wreaking havoc on large sections of the reef, according to Beverly Wade, the C.E.O. of the Ministry of Blue Economy. The damage is most noticeable in the Hol Chan Marine Reserve,
Placencia residents took matters into their own hands to remove rocks that were blocking a public beachfront in Placencia in early March. The rocks had been placed by the owner of a private property with the aim to prevent further erosion. However, the Department of
