C.J. denies Vaca Dam injunction, but grants judicial review
July 25, 2007
Belize Environmental Law and Policy Office vice president Candy Gonzalez argues for stay on construction of $105-million Vaca dam pending fulfillment of certain aspects of an Environmental Compliance Plan.
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Electricity rates highest in Central America
April 15, 2007
"Each year, Fortis/BEL reports higher and higher profits as our rates go up and the [Macal] river gets worse."
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BECOL will build third hydroelectric dam
May 08, 2006
The new dam is planned for the Vaca area on the Macal River, about 6 miles from the Chalillo site.
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BEL enjoying record profits!
May 08, 2006
And while you were fumbling in the kitchen trying to find candles, BEL was counting the money from its best year ever.
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Canadian power company gets failing grade from Belizeans
May 02, 2006
In its report card released today, the Belize Institute of Environmental Law and Policy gave
Canadian power giant, Fortis, a failing grade.
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Chalillo dam report card
May 01, 2006
Overall grade: "Fortis/BECOL has failed to meet its legal obligations in construction of the Chalillo Dam and providing for the health and safety of the people, the river, and the environment."
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