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Programme for Belize

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:57:06 +0000

The Programme for Belize (PFB) is a Belizean, non-profit organization, established in 1988, to promote the conservation of the natural heritage of Belize and to promote wise use of its natural resources. The Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area is its flagship project where Programme for Belize demonstrates the practical application of its principles.

The business of PFB on the Rio Bravo is conservation of tropical forest. To date we have secured 260,000 acres of forested land in north-western Belize, designated as the Rio Bravo Conservation and Management Area (RBCMA) that was otherwise destined for clearance. Approximately half of this land is managed as a reserve for the protection of biodiversity and natural habitats. On the RBCMA, PFB conducts research, conservation education, professional training and promotes environmental awareness amongst visitors. National parks and reserves as islands in a sea of agriculture are not however adequate responses on their own to the issue of tropical forest conservation. Visit Website

Belize Organization – Belize Natural Resources – Belize Conservation

Pesticides Control Board

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:02:22 +0000

Pesticides Control in Belize is governed by the Pesticides Control Act, Chapter 181B of the Laws of Belize, and its enabling regulations. The Pesticides Control Board is the statutory body responsible for the implementation of the provisions of the Pesticides Control Act.

Members of the Pesticides Control Board are appointed by the Minister of Agriculture and serve for a period of two years, representing all major sectors interested in the issue of pesticides and pesticides control, such as the Ministries of Agriculture, Health and the Environment, agricultural producers, Non-governmental organizations, and the pesticide industry. The Pesticides Control Board meets quarterly, while its working Committees meet monthly or as necessary. Visit Website

Pesticides Control – Belize Government – Agriculture

Ministry of Agriculture & Fisheries

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 21:30:20 +0000

The Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries is firmly committed to sustainable rural development and sees the agricultural sector (including livestock and fisheries) as providing the economic base for enhanced economic growth of the country (in particular the rural areas) and addressing poverty alleviation.

The Agricultural and Food Policies are designed to make the agricultural sector more efficient and competitive, while at the same time, contributing to the improvement of the economic and social well being of all Belizean’s.

“We must remain in touch with the producers and other partners in development as the challenge to provide more with less continues.” Visit Website

Belize Government – Belize Agriculture – Belize Fisheries

The George Price Centre for Peace & Development

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:34:55 +0000

The George Price Centre for Peace and Development is a non-profit organization established in honour of George Price and his lifelong devotion to the peaceful development of Belize and its people. The aim of the Centre is to preserve the legacy of this National Hero and to inspire individuals, regardless of race, colour, creed or political persuasion, to promote the message of peace and development for Belize, its wider Region and the World.

We invite you to browse through this site, to learn about our National Hero, the Rt. Hon. George Price as well as the work of the Centre. Read about our library, the facilities and activities we offer and find out how you can support the Centre. Visit Website

Peace Centre – George Price – Belmopan

General Sales Tax Department

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 20:25:06 +0000

General sales tax (GST) is a tax imposed on the value or the mark-up added to imports and other goods and services supplied by one business to another or to final customers. General sales tax is calculated and charged on transactions in the production and delivery chain but the consumer pays General sales tax only on the final selling price. However, the tax paid on inputs by a registered person is netted off the tax received on the output and only the difference is paid to Government. Where the input tax incurred by a registered person exceeds the output tax (received), the registered person may claim the difference as a credit against future tax liability. Visit Website

Belize Government – Belize Taxes – Belize Revenue

Belize Customs & Excise Department

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 19:25:24 +0000

The Belize Customs and Excise Department is identified as the country’s largest source of revenue. It is responsible for providing around 53 percent of the total recurrent revenue.

As well as the major revenue collection department, it is also one of the nation’s major border enforcement agencies. It is also responsible for enforcing some thirty (30) Agency duties for other departments, which laws deal with a wide range of issues from moral to financial, and even protecting the environment. Visit Website

Belize Government – Belize Customs – Belize Duty

Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute

alicia — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:49:01 +0000

The mission of the Coastal Zone Management Authority & Institute (CZMAI) is to support the allocation, sustainable use and planned development of Belize’s coastal resources through increased knowledge and the building of alliances for the benefit of all Belizeans and the global community.

The mission is accomplished through the efforts of several monitoring and research programmes. Visit Website

Belize Coastal Zone – Belize Natural Resources

Belize Intellectual Property Office

alicia — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:24:39 +0000

The Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO), established under Part II of the Patents Act (Chapter 253), Revised Edition 2000, is the National Intellectual Property Registry for Belize, Central America.

Our Mission is to create an efficient and modern intellectual property system leading to the emergence of a vibrant intellectual property culture in Belize. Visit Website

Belize Government – Belize Trademarks – Company Registry

Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA)

alicia — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:17:07 +0000

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is a statutory body designed to modernize the Agricultural Health Services in Belize. It was established under the Laws of Belize “Belize Agricultural Health Authority Act, Chapter 211 of the Substantive Laws of Belize Revised Edition 2000.” BAHA is governed by a Board of Directors, which is the policy making organ of the Authority, with representatives from both Government and the Private Sector. Visit Website

Belize Agriculture – Belize Government – Health Authority

American Chamber of Commerce – Belize (AMCHAM)

alicia — Wed, 26 May 2010 23:04:54 +0000

The American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), is a completely voluntary membership club, all members contribute time and resources including the secretariat. There is no paid staff, director or member. The organization act as a lobby force in unison with the American Embassy to monitor local legislations which would affect American investments and or business of american company representations. Visit Website

American/Belize Embassy – American Commerce – Belizean Companies