The Ministry of Blue Economy has confirmed that it will not proceed with prosecution against Eworth Garbutt and the other individuals that attempted to build a break wall at South Silk Caye. Yesterday, the Ministry confirmed that the organizers of the initiative did not have the proper license or authorization to carry out their activity. The ministry said in a release that it was made aware of the planned reclamation and informed the individuals that they were not granted permission to carry out the exercise. Minister of Blue Economy, Andre Perez says that while he commends the group’s efforts his ministry must ensure that further damage to the marine reserve does not occur.
