By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says the heavy sargassum invasion affecting Belize’s coastline has begun to take a toll on tourist arrivals, particularly in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Hopkins and Placencia.
In his State of the Nation Address, Briceño said the Belize Tourism Board, with Government support, has developed a rescue plan that will draw on BTB resources along with grants and loans from international financial institutions to acquire specialized equipment and respond to the crisis.
Government established a National Sargassum Task Force ahead of the 2026 season and has been coordinating responses in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Seine Bight, Hopkins and Placencia. Equipment purchased this year includes a beach rake and tractor.
Government has already spent millions dealing with the problem. Blue Economy Minister Andre Perez said earlier this year that approximately $25 million had been invested in sargassum cleanup in San Pedro alone, while other affected communities have received support through BTB.
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By Breaking Belize News Staff: Prime Minister John Briceño says the heavy sargassum invasion affecting Belize’s coastline has begun to take a toll on tourist arrivals, particularly in San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Hopkins and Placencia. In his State of the Nation Address, Briceño said the Belize Tourism Board, with Government support, has developed a rescue
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