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sargassum season starts early

Early Sargassum Arrival Signals Busy Season Ahead for San Pedro

San Pedro’s coastline is once again facing an all-too-familiar challenge as hoteliers and beach vendors reported earlier-than-usual sargassum landings on February 23rd. The unexpected early arrival has already prompted urgent cleanup efforts and renewed planning across the tourism community as the island prepares for the months ahead. For many businesses

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Belize Holds 14th National Tourism Awards

Press Release, Belize Tourism Board – Belize City, Belize – October 25th, 2016 – The Belize Tourism Board held its 14th National Tourism Awards on Saturday, October 22nd, 2016 in Belize City, Belize.  The

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Pet Parrot Licensing Application Period to Close

The Forest Department announces that the application period for the Captive Wildlife Permit program for pet parrots will close on October 31st, 2016. Since the program began, the department received more than 2,000 applications

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Belizeans Demand Government to Stop Seismic Survey

In a press release to the Government of Belize, The Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) has expressed its concern and disappointment at the recent announcement made by the Government of Belize approving seismic testing

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Belize Prime Minister Announces Changes in Cabinet

– Belmopan, October 19, 2016 – The Office of the Prime Minister announces the following Cabinet changes: The Sen. Hon. Godwin Hulse becomes the new Minister of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, the Environment and Sustainable

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Strike on Hold, Classes Resume Tomorrow

The Belize National Teacher Union (BNTU) wishes to inform the nation that the membership has decided to put the strike on hold and return to the classrooms on Wednesday, October 19, 2016, while keeping

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