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The Constitution of Belize provides that the Chief Justice shall be appointed by the Governor General, acting in accordance with the advice of the Prime Minister, given after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition. In accordance, Prime Minister John Briceño wrote to Opposition Leader Moses “Shyne” Barrow, informing him of the intention to appoint […]
Written on June 23, 2022 | Posted in
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The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (C.D.E.M.A.) and the National Emergency Commission of the Dominican Republic today signed a revised Memorandum of Understanding. The Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency is an institution of CARICOM with responsibility for the coordination of emergency response and relief efforts to any of its nineteen member states, including Belize. The […]
Written on June 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is in Brussels, Belgium for the Fifteenth European Development Days Forum. His address to the dignitaries in attendance focused on the European Union’s contributions to Belize that have helped with rural transformation projects through small and micro-enterprise infrastructure and renewable energy. The European Development Days is Europe’s leading forum on international […]
Written on June 22, 2022 | Posted in
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P.M. Briceño also acknowledged the European Union’s efforts to support regional peace and security, referencing Guatemala’s unfounded claim to Belize’s territory, and the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. P.M. Briceño called on the EU to bolster its support to the Ukrainian people. Prime Minister John Briceño “Allow me minute to express on behalf of […]
Written on June 22, 2022 | Posted in
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As part of the process for the Cultural Property Agreement between the United States and Belize on the preservation of Belize’s cultural monuments, Doctor Andrew Zonderman, from the U.S. Department of State’s Cultural Heritage Center, has concluded an eight-day visit to Belize to conduct research. During his trip, Doctor Zonderman also held consolations with government […]
Written on June 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Today marked the opening of the Commonwealth Business and People’s Forums in Kigali, Rwanda. The Commonwealth Business Forum brought together over fifteen hundred delegates from Commonwealth member states, for the first time since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. At the opening ceremony, the Right Honourable Patricia Scotland, the Commonwealth Secretary General was joined by […]
Written on June 21, 2022 | Posted in
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The Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Japan is in Belize meeting with government officials. On Monday, he was a keynote speaker at a closing ceremony where over eight hundred and seventy-five thousand U.S. dollars worth of medical equipment was donated to Belize from the Government of Japan. During an interview with Vice Minister Kentaro […]
Written on June 21, 2022 | Posted in
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Energy security remains a primary concern for many countries in the region, particularly in light of the war in Ukraine. These countries are exploring the possibility of doing business with Venezuela, an oil-rich nation that is willing to partner in addressing this issue. The United States, however, has brought down heavy sanctions on Venezuela, notwithstanding […]
Written on June 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño held a press conference this afternoon in Belize City, the first since he took office in November 2020. Flanked by Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay, P.M. Briceño’s briefing with the media ran for the better part of an hour, during which he discussed several topics, including his attendance at the recent Summit […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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The prime minister’s speech, delivered a short distance away from where U.S. President Joe Biden sat, was a no holds barred criticism of the United States’ decision to bar Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from attending the hemispheric conference. But was it P.M. Briceño’s intention to reprimand the Commander in Chief? Prime Minister, John Briceño […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño departs on a three-week working visit that will see him attending meetings in various countries across three continents. He leaves for Brussels on Thursday and concludes his trip in Surinam. He says that the message that was imparted in Los Angeles during the Summit of the Americas will also be taken […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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According to PM Briceño, his travels, in large part, will be covered by a number of international financial institutions. Prime Minister, John Briceño “Let me say that a large portion of the funding for attending these meetings will be paid by some of our IFIs. And finally, from Lisbon, I go to Suriname to […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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On Monday, Justice Lisa Shoman rendered a decision in the case of the seven Cubans who sued the state. They alleged that their human rights were violated while they were in detention. But Justice Shoman found that the case presented by the Human Rights Commission of Belize had no legal basis. She also ruled that […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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A delegation led by Minister of State Ramon Cervantes is in Geneva, Switzerland where it is attending the Twelfth Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization. The conference comes at a critical juncture for international trade which continues to face global challenges that ultimately affect the cost of living for Belizeans. In his statement to […]
Written on June 15, 2022 | Posted in
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Last week, News Five asked Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Chris Coye about the law contracts that the Prime Minister has awarded to the law firm of Courtenay Coye L.L.P.– owned by himself and Senator Eamon Courtenay. Prior to that, the P.M. had told the media that he hires reputable law firms […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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The Belize People’s Front is demanding to have a seat on the Re-division Task Force, which the government has as its field supervisor, Collet Montejo, a P.U.P. Senator and a member of the People’s United Party’s executive. The Opposition, United Democratic Party has come out swinging against this appointment, asking for someone who is, “independent […]
Written on June 13, 2022 | Posted in
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Earlier today, the United States government announced that it is ending the requirement that international airplane travelers test negative for COVID-19 before entering the U.S. This mandate will expire on June twelfth, as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has determined that the testing requirement is no longer needed. In Belize, the Ministry of […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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In the travel and leisure sector, the Ministry of Tourism welcomes the good news as it simply means that more international visitors will be arriving to Belize without the hassle of having to return to the United States with negative COVID test results in hand. Chief Executive Officer Nicole Solano also spoke with News Five […]
Written on June 10, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño is in Los Angeles, California where he addressed the plenary session of the Ninth Summit of the Americas. P.M. Briceño, who is also the pro tem chair of CARICOM, discussed the global issue of climate change, as well as the crushing debt crisis that has led to a sharp increase in […]
Written on June 9, 2022 | Posted in
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The government has announced that it will officially open its amnesty portal in August for people who fled to Belize seeking freedom or safety. Working hand in hand with them is the International Organization for Migration’s local office. According to the head of that office, Diana Locke, there have been more than two thousand, seven […]
Written on June 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister John Briceño departed the country on Tuesday, June seventh to Los Angeles, California, to attend the Ninth Summit of the Americas from June eighth to the tenth. The Prime Minister is accompanied by Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay and Ambassador Stuart Leslie. The Summit of the Americas is being held under the […]
Written on June 8, 2022 | Posted in
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Belize lost its second game in the CONCACAF Nations League on Sunday at the Doroteo Guamuch Flores Stadium in Guatemala City. The loss comes on the heels of another against Dominican Republic last Thursday, in which Belize lost two-nil. Both teams went into the match having lost their previous game, so they were in similar […]
Written on June 6, 2022 | Posted in
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During the announcement of the team, it was said that Belize needs three wins and one draw to be able to advance to the Gold Cup in 2023. But with two losses so far, News Five asked Team Manager Ian Jones about Belize’s chances of making the cut. Ian Jones, Team Manager, Belize Senior […]
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This afternoon, nine athletes signed contracts for Olympic Scholarships in preparation for Paris 2024. It was held at the Olympic House on Princess Margaret Drive where five track and field athletes, two cyclists, one sailing and one judo athlete will now be able to finance their training and improve their skills in the hopes to […]
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Belize submitted its counter-memorial to the Registrar of the International Court of Justice in the Hague today. The Government of Belize stated via press release earlier that the counter-memorial makes a robust defense of Belize’s sovereignty over its entire territory, including islands, and the pertaining maritime areas in accordance with international law. According to the […]
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