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The President of the Caribbean Development Bank is on his inaugural visit to Belize. On Monday, Dr. Gene Leon met with Christopher Coye, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, and Investment. According to the Government of Belize Press Office, Minister Coye welcomed the C.D.B. team and President Leon underscored the C.D.B.’s […]
Written on February 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Large funeral processions are a growing concern for both the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Earlier this week, the police spokesman laid the blame on the Ministry of Health and Wellness because they have the authority to sanction such large gatherings. Today, however, Minister Bernard said no permission was sought, […]
Written on February 3, 2022 | Posted in
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The Minister of Immigration has provided an update on the situation of the remaining Venezuelans who were refused entry into Belize on January eighteenth. The ministry says that all the passengers have now left the country. On January twenty-second, sixteen of the initial groups were left behind – eight were handed over to Help for […]
Written on January 31, 2022 | Posted in
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While with acting Prime Minister Cordel Hyde, he was also asked to comment on the case of the eight Venezuelans who purported to be asylum seekers in Belize. They were among thirty-seven persons who had entered the country via a COPA Airlines flight on January eighteenth and denied leave to land. In the process of […]
Written on January 27, 2022 | Posted in
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The United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR, has responded to questions from News Five about the recent incident involving eight Venezuelan nationals who have reportedly left Belize and crossed into Mexico. According to the refugee agency, seeking asylum is a fundamental human right, enshrined in Article fourteen of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. UNHCR has […]
Written on January 25, 2022 | Posted in
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They were to be returned to Panama over the weekend, but tonight, what is being categorized as “an unacceptable” turn of events, ended with eight Venezuelans escaping from custody and reportedly crossing the border into Mexico. This morning, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade, and Immigration issued a release on those thirty-seven nationals from […]
Written on January 24, 2022 | Posted in
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Late last year, the Briceño Administration announced that it will be undertaking an amnesty exercise in 2022 to regulate the immigration status of tens of thousands of nationals from Central America and CARICOM. These persons would be processed, and if they satisfy the criteria, offered permanent residency. Immigration C.E.O. Doctor Gilroy Middleton gave details at […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The deadline is quickly approaching for Belize to submit its memorial on the territorial dispute with Guatemala to the International Court of Justice. By the rules of the court, much cannot be disclosed during this time, but on Thursday, during a press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Trade and Immigration, News […]
Written on January 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Even as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was welcoming Costa Rica Foreign Minister to Belize on Tuesday, on that same COPA flight were thirty-seven persons who were flagged at the P.G.I.A. for immigration offenses. Today, the Ministry of Immigration officially revealed details surrounding those passengers who were refused leave to land in Belize and must […]
Written on January 20, 2022 | Posted in
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During the press conference held by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, it was revealed that visa requirements have been imposed for Venezuelan nationals in several Central American countries. Belize has had long-standing bilateral relations with Venezuela, so Minister Eamon Courtenay was asked if Belizean authorities are considering visa requirements as well. Eamon Courtenay, Minister […]
Written on January 20, 2022 | Posted in
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The Minister of Tourism and the director of the Belize Tourism Board also addressed concerns over the C.O.P.A. Airlines passengers that have been denied entry during the B.T.I.A. Annual General Meeting. Evan Tillett, Director, B.T.B. “I know that there are some challenges; in fact, we have had meetings with C.O.P.A., with Immigration Department, with […]
Written on January 20, 2022 | Posted in
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A group of passengers coming off a Copa Airlines flight was barred from entering Belize through the Phillip Goldson International Airport on Tuesday. Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay told News Five that they are still being processed for return to their country of origin. While he did not disclose the specifics, he drew attention […]
Written on January 19, 2022 | Posted in
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This afternoon, attorney Orson Elrington showed up at the Queen Street Police Station demanding to meet with his clients who have been in detention since Tuesday when they were taken into custody at the Philip Goldson International Airport. He was denied an opportunity to meet with them. What he told the media outside of the […]
Written on January 19, 2022 | Posted in
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Was there a scuffle onboard the flight at the P.G.I.A. that resulted in all thirty-two passengers being taken off the airplane? That’s what the media asked Elrington today. Here’s his response. Reporter “Did you get any information about what would have taken place at the airport, did they resist the authority once they were […]
Written on January 19, 2022 | Posted in
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The Foreign Minister of Costa Rica, Rodolfo Solano Quiros, is in Belize to discuss cooperation, tourism, climate change, and migration, among other regional issues. Today, Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Eamon Courtenay and Minister Solano signed two joint declarations and two memorandums of understanding. One is for the establishment of a Strategic Association for Integral Cooperation. […]
Written on January 19, 2022 | Posted in
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As it relates to cooperation between Belize and Costa Rica for economic growth, Minister Solano spoke about the importance of investing in Belizean entrepreneurs and broadening skill sets. Rodolfo Solano Quiros, Foreign Minister of Costa Rica “The pandemic affects the logistic chain, and there are very important markets like Mexico, the United States, and […]
Written on January 19, 2022 | Posted in
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While many people would be happy to see Dr. Manzanero stay at the Ministry of Health since he was able to offer calm in the time of a storm, some are still questioning the appointment of the new C.E.O. Dr. Julio Sabido. Kevin Bernard, Minister of Health & Wellness “Because we’re saying that we’re […]
Written on January 18, 2022 | Posted in
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On Thursday, the Government of Cuba awarded medical scholarships to thirteen Belizean students. According to the Ministry of Education, ten will be majoring in medicine, two in nursing and one in psychology. The annual Cuba-Belize Scholarship Program awards young Belizeans who are interested in pursuing careers in the medical field. During a brief ceremony this […]
Written on January 14, 2022 | Posted in
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The forty-eighth Meeting of the Caribbean Community Council of Ministers convened virtually today, under the chairmanship of Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay. Key issues discussed were the Plan of Action for CSME Implementation and the continued reform of the CARICOM Secretariat. Ministers recognized the need for greater collaboration with public and private partners in addressing […]
Written on January 14, 2022 | Posted in
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In regional news, this week the Nicaraguan government took over the embassy used by the diplomatic mission from Taiwan, saying the property belongs to China. This follows the breaking of diplomatic relations between Nicaragua and Taiwan in early December. President Daniel Ortega’s government said at the time they would only be recognizing mainland China from […]
Written on December 29, 2021 | Posted in
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Teams from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Agriculture met on Monday to discuss greater cooperation and developing further trade with Guatemala and Mexico. According to the Government Press Office, key topics were market access and the expansion of the Partial Scope Agreement. The meeting also looked at concerns relating to bilateral trade […]
Written on December 21, 2021 | Posted in
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The Government of Taiwan has given the Ministry of Health and Wellness four hundred and sixty thousand U.S. dollars to be used for the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) project. The four-year initiative, which began in 2019, will see an improvement in medical imaging systems at the Karl Heusner Memorial, Western Health Regional, and […]
Written on December 20, 2021 | Posted in
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Today, the Biden Administration announced its intent to nominate three new ambassadors, and among them is Michelle Kwan, for Belize. Kwan is a two-time Olympic medalist and the most decorated figure skater in the United States. She became a diplomatic envoy in 2006 and was an active supporter of Biden during the 2020 campaign. The […]
Written on December 15, 2021 | Posted in
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Over at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in Belmopan, a second handing over ceremony was held for the Enhancing the Economic Empowerment of Women in Latin America and the Caribbean in the COVID-19 Post-Pandemic Era Project. In this second cohort of recipients, the numbers are up from four to seven. News Five’s […]
Written on December 7, 2021 | Posted in
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Following reports that immigration officials recently traveled to Latin America, specifically Bolivia and Peru to provide passport application services to Belizeans abroad may have some wondering about the identity of those receiving these services. While our requests for comment from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were not immediately returned, credible information to News Five is […]
Written on December 3, 2021 | Posted in
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