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Some chicken may have small amount of arsenic but keep eating away

On January 12, 2012 By

The Food and Drug Administration says some chicken meat may contain small amounts of arsenic, though the agency is stressing that the amount is too tiny to be dangerous to people who eat it.

The FDA said Wednesday that a new study developed by the agency shows that an ingredient in chicken feed that contains [...]

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Contact info for Ministry of Finance under the PM

On September 24, 2011 By

The Hon. Dean O. Barrow
Tel: 501 – 822 2345
Minister of Finance and National Development [email protected]
Ministry of Finance

Joseph Waight
Tel: 501- 822 3866
Financial Secretary [email protected]
Ministry of Finance

Betty-Ann Jones
Tel: 501- 822 2362
Deputy Financial Secretary [email protected]
Ministry of Finance

Gian [...]

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Michael DeShield's letter to the various Ministries and to the PM about GMO

On September 23, 2011 By

This is Michael’s letter to the various Ministries and to the PM. It was submitted to Amandala Press and The Reporter for publishing.

Dear All,
The decision to import GM seeds into Belize is folly. At the very least, it’s extremely premature. The Belize Agricultural Health Authority does not have the resources, time, or [...]

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Michael DeShield’s letter to the various Ministries and to the PM about GMO

On September 23, 2011 By

This is Michael’s letter to the various Ministries and to the PM. It was submitted to Amandala Press and The Reporter for publishing.

Dear All,
The decision to import GM seeds into Belize is folly. At the very least, it’s extremely premature. The Belize Agricultural Health Authority does not have the resources, time, or [...]

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Dear Reader

On September 23, 2011 By

Here in the Mid-Atlantic, we’re approaching the end of sweet corn season. For at least two or three more weeks we’ll be seeing plenty of corn available at roadside stands, framers markets and most grocery stores. So get it while you can, because it will soon be gone. But be on the safe side, pass [...]

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Why object to GMOs

On September 23, 2011 By

These companies were able to patent life forms (think about just how ridiculous that sounds) such as seeds and plants because of gene modification. A seed patent means the right to exclude anyone from making, using, saving or developing the patented product. If it is a machine, it doesn’t matter; if its is an airplane, [...]

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Bad Seed: Danger of Genetically Modified Food

On September 23, 2011 By

In the last thirty years global demand for food has doubled. In a race to feed the planet, scientists have discovered how to manipulate DNA, the blueprint of life, and produce what they claim are stronger, more disease-resistant crops.

However, fears that Genetically Modified Food may not be safe for humans or the environment has [...]

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Who to contact on the GMO issue

On September 23, 2011 By

Here is a list of contact information for people relevant to GMOs in Belize. Please make your voices heard.

Chief Agriculture Officer – Mr. Eugene Waight

West Block Building, Belmopan City
Telephone: (501) 822-2241 or 822-2332
Fax: (501) 822-2409
E-mail: [email protected]

BAHA – Belize Agriculture Health Authority

Managing Director (BELMOPAN)
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BAGMO – Belizeans Against GMO (Genetically Modified Organism)

On September 23, 2011 By

BAGMO is a group of concerned citizens that are fighting the implementation of GMOs in Belize due to health risk they pose to consumers that ingest the by-products. There is much to be concerned about with these proposals.. Test are already being done and products are already in Belize. [...]

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