Weather & Natural Disasters

Belize Electricity Limited Implements Contingency Measures Amid Energy Supplier Pause

The Belize Electricity Limited is currently on alert after one of their energy suppliers, BAPCOL,

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Symposium Highlights Lack of Oversight by Central Building Authority in

One of the highlights coming out of this week’s symposium, hosted by the Belize City

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Belize Gears Up for Hurricane Season, Fourteen Storms Predicted

Fourteen named storms – that is what is predicted for this hurricane season. Today, June

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Belize Police Department Enhances Emergency Response Plan for Hurricane Season

With the hurricane season upon us, the Belize Police Department says they are ready to

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Hail Storm and Severe Thunderstorms Cause Damage in Belize

Over the past six weeks, there have been reports of a hail storm out west,

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Rainy season may not be so rainy says MET Office

The National Meteorological Service of Belize says this year’s rainy season may not be so

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National Meteorological Service Shares Tips for Staying Safe During Droughts

And, in the occurrence of a drought, the National Meteorological Service of Belize says there

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High Electricity Demand and Maintenance Works May Cause Power Outages

The country’s electricity consumption has surpassed its expected demand for this week due to an

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Belize City Council Hosts Symposium on Hurricane Preparedness and Resilience

The Belize City Council hosted a symposium on what is the eve of the start

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PM Briceno Attends World Climate Industry Expo Leaders’ Summit in

Prime Minister John Briceno left the country yesterday for Busan, South Korea. He will be

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Belize’s inclusion in regional climate change talks crucial says CEO

Belize continues to be a part of the global movement against climate change. While the

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Belizean NGOs Explore Carbon Credit Markets to Finance Conservation Efforts

Belize’s NGO Community is hoping to identify carbon markets and capitalize on the country’s carbon

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Cabinet establishes task force to address forest fire issue

And, the increase in forest fires is also a concern for the government due to

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Rural Communities Nationwide Struggle with Water Supply Amid Drought

The Ministry of Rural Development says several villages nationwide are struggling with water supply after

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Ministry of Sustainable Development urges public to take precautions during

In an effort to reduce the number of wildfires affecting the country, the Ministry of

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Below normal Hurricane season expected for 2023

The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season begins in less than a month. The 2023 forecast is

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NEMO hosts event to discuss blast messages during national emergency

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) hosted an event this morning to look at the

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Belize receives hurricane relief kits from Brazil

Belize has received hurricane relief kits from the Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil.

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Dilapidated house collapses on Pickstock Street

A two-story wooden structure collapsed this morning on Pickstock Street in Belize City. According to

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National Met Services Expressed Need for Met Officers

The National Meteorological Services of Belize is facing a challenge to meet the demand for

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Effects of Climate Change Lead to Increased Daily Temperatures

The National Meteorological Services of Belize has reported an alarming increase in temperature in the

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Weather Patterns Are Becoming More Extreme Over Time

The National Met Office also attributes climate change as being the root cause for the

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Belize Observes World Met Day

Today, Belize joined the rest of the world in commemorating World Meteorological Day 2023, with

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UK and Belize move to establish a Biodiverse Landscapes Fund

The Governments of Belize and the United Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding to implement

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Half Moon Caye Monument gets facelift after Hurricane Lisa

The Half Moon Caye Natural Monument received significant damage thanks to Hurricane Lisa in November

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Schools Around Belize Still In Need of Post-Lisa Repairs

Many schools in the Belize District continue to reel from the effects of Hurricane Lisa.

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Building Resilience to Climate Change Is Imperative for Belize’s Future

The IMF’s statement also emphasized the urgent need for Belize to address the growing threat

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Canada pledges millions to help CARICOM fight climate change

Canada has pledged a significant amount of funding to help the Caribbean region tackle the

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Belize Red Cross Builds Capacity

The Belize Red Cross is holding a four-day workshop to improve its disaster management and

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Belize’s Foreign Ministry receives hurricane relief from Lithuania and Panama

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration continues to engage with its bilateral

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ITVET Gets Donation from Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change

Earlier this week, Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Orlando Habet,

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Sustainable Development Minister says NEMO needs additional strengthening

Minister Cervantes will focus on the National Fire Service, the Solid Waste Management Authority, and

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Hurricane Lisa caused over thirty million dollars in damage

Thirty million dollars: that’s how much the Belize City Council says it will need to

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Post-Hurricane Lisa damage assessment to be finalised soon

Principal Hydrologist, Tennielle Hendy is the deputy chair of NEMO’s damage analysis sub-committee. She told

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Senate examines fresh budgetary supplementary Bill

Senators debated the General Revenue Supplementary Appropriation Bill Number 4 Bill. It was tabled in

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Schools continue to recover post-Hurricane Lisa

Another challenge facing the school system at this time is the recovery efforts following Hurricane

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Will a chill in the air come for the Christmas

December is usually associated with the Christmas ham, turkey, spirits, and good family fun. Couple

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MLA/TAA Spokesperson Says GOB Should Stay Away from Fossil Fuel

The MLA and TAA aren’t the only groups battling against the exploitation of the country’s

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Hurricane Season ends, restoration work continues after Lisa

The restoration and recovery continue after Hurricane Lisa battered Belize City four weeks ago. The

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The Supreme Court’s Collapsed Ceiling Also Caused by a Lack

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development is also tackling the restoration of the Supreme Court building

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The Court’s Ceilings Came Crashing Down

Urgent repairs – at least for the short-term – are necessary after a part of

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The Magistrate Court Is In Bad Shape

As we mentioned, last week Cabinet approved a supplementary appropriations bill to allocate funds to

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Chetumal Chamber of Commerce lends a helping hand to Belize

Meanwhile, the people of Mexico are also providing a helping hand to Belize as the

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JICA donates disaster relief supplies to NEMO

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is now better able to support persons affected by

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NEMO re-strategizing its efforts to assist victims of Hurricane Lisa

The National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) is re-strategizing its efforts to provide disaster relief to

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Was the public consultation for the Angelfish development project rushed?

The Department of the Environment recently held a public consultation for the Angelfish development project

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Ministry of Economic Development inks MOU with the Met Service

The Ministry of Economic Development, through the Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) Program, signed a memorandum

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Belizeans’ Mental Health Crumbling Under the Impacts of Lisa

Coping with mental challenges in and of itself is hard and for many people who

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Corozal Town Councilors Come to Clean Belize City

Representatives of the Corozal Town Council were in Belize City over the weekend distributing pantry

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NEMO’s damage assessment subcommittee still in the field

Last evening, we reported that NEMO’s initial assessment of the damage left in the wake

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Belize receives support from the IDB, CDB, and CABEI

In the wake of Hurricane Lisa’s devastation, the Government of Belize is receiving hundreds of

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The US Government donates $90,000 to residents impacted by Hurricane

The US Government has provided ninety-seven thousand US dollars worth of essential items to the

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The Japanese provides assistance to families in the wake of

The efforts to help Belize recover following Hurricane Lisa’s passage have continued to take shape.

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Belize’s GDP will be impacted by Hurricane Lisa says CEO

Hurricane Lisa has not only caused severe damage to the country’s infrastructure but to Belize’s

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CEO of Economic Development shares his thoughts on COP 27

A small delegation of Belizeans is in Egypt for COP 27. The country is hoping

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Ladyville Residents Receive Pantry Bags from ADRA

Over two hundred Ladyville residents received assistance today from the Adventist Development and Relief Agency

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COP 27 Update: Loss and Damage on the Agenda!

COP 27 is underway in Egypt. A Belize delegation is currently there with the hopes

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Climate Experts Observing US Midterms Election Results

And because the US is a big polluter country, Climate Change experts in the region

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Hurricane Lisa’s hefty price tag

Millions of dollars are required to get the country on the road to recovery in

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LOO speaks on the UDP’s efforts to assist persons affected

In the wake of Hurricane Lisa, numerous organizations have mobilized to assist residents affected by

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Good Samaritans are working to rebuild the “Word of Faith

The Pentecostal Assemblies of the World (PAW) is working with residents of Hattieville Village to

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Corozal residents donate to persons in Belize City affected by

Today, the residents of Corozal Town donated over eight thousand dollars’ worth of groceries to

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Cane Farmers Clean Up Belize City

The clean-up efforts continue in Belize City. Several members of the public and private sectors

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Over twenty million dollars will be needed to cover Hurricane

An estimated twenty-one million dollars- that’s how much the Belize City Council says will be

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Tons of garbage left behind by Hurricane Lisa collected and

And tonight, five days after Hurricane Lisa’s devastation, the effects are still very visible across

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Coast Guard Officers Assist in Restoring Belize City

The Belize Coast Guard continues to play a crucial part in the rebuilding and restoration

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GEM Donates to Belize City Residents

Over the weekend representatives of Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) were in Belize visiting affected areas.

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AyinHa Farms donates to the CITCO clean-up crew

Today, AyinHa Farms and Brain Freeze Margaritas Bar provided lunch to eighty persons who were

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Grigalizeans come together to help the Old Capital

As Belize City continues on the road to recovery after Hurricane Lisa, the spirit of

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Primary School In Belmopan Sustains Damages from Lisa

Our Lady of Guadalupe Primary School in Belmopan received a beating from Lisa during last

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Mayor Wagner speaks on Hurricane Lisa’s lessons

Hurricane Lisa’s rampage of the Belize District has undoubtedly left a mark on many residents.

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