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The Caribbean business workshop also looks at new strategies as business owners work to stay relevant in a changing economic environment. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many companies to realise the importance of going digital and having a strategy for reputation marketing online. Tessa Drayton, Chief Communications Consultation, T.N.D. Communications “Crisis management plan, a […]
Written on March 29, 2022 | Posted in
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The Prime Minister of Barbados, Mia Motley, sent a Women’s Day message to the female officers of the Belize Police Department over the weekend. She singled out Sargeant Lisa Jones, who was on her personal detail when she was in Belize earlier this month, noting her outstanding professionalism. Here is her message, shared by the […]
Written on March 28, 2022 | Posted in
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The National Trade Negotiation Commission convened on Friday under the chairmanship of Ambassador Amalia Mai, C.E.O. in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, and Emile Mena, private sector representative. The commission was updated on the outcome of the second round of ongoing negotiations with Guatemala to expand the Belize-Guatemala Partial Scope Agreement. Preparations […]
Written on March 28, 2022 | Posted in
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Miss Earth 2021, Belize’s Destiny Wagner, seems destined for bigger things. This month she is featured on the cover of Harper’s Bazard Vietnam edition and has been asked to be a judge in the upcoming Miss Vietnam Ethnicity 2022. The winner will go on to represent this Southeast Asian country at the Miss Earth pageant […]
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are continuing on their Caribbean tour, despite protests in Jamaica. However, on Wednesday night, Prince William addressed the issue of the transatlantic slave trade, largely echoing the statement that his father, Prince Charles, made in Barbados in November when that island became a republic. Prince William was speaking at […]
Written on March 24, 2022 | Posted in
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As most Belizeans know by now, Jamaica was the next stop on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge’s Caribbean tour after leaving Belize. But while our Prime Minister welcomed the royal couple by avoiding any controversial issues, the Jamaican Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, addressed the changing postcolonial relationship with Britain head on. Holness is reported […]
Written on March 23, 2022 | Posted in
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Before his departure, Prince William bestowed upon Governor-General, Froyla T’zalam, the Order of Saint Michael and Saint George. The title was bestowed during an Investiture ceremony at the San Ignacio Resort Hotel in Cayo. News Five’s Marion Ali has the story. “The Order of Saint Michael and Saint George: […] to a knighthood of […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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Following the investiture, the royal couple was hosted at the Cahal Pech Archaeological Site for a reception by the Queen’s representative in Belize, Governor General Froyla T’zalam. With a guest list of approximately three hundred and fifty government officials, including parliamentarians, municipal leaders and others, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were able to engage […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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During their stop in Hopkins Village for a Garifuna festival, the royal couple also met privately on the beach with marine conservation stakeholders, where information on the blue bond and other conservation efforts were shared. Blue Economy Director Beverly Wade was among those persons. While she couldn’t disclose all the details, Wade did share that […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visited the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize (BATSUB) on the final day of their Belize tour. There at the Queen’s Commonwealth Canopy Site in the Chiquibul National Park, Prince William and Kate unveiled a plaque to mark Her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee. The visit was a return for […]
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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are in Jamaica tonight. They departed Belize just before midday, concluding their three-day visit. The royal couple continues its Caribbean tour in Jamaica, on the occasion of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Celebration. News Five’s Paul Lopez was at the Phillip Goldson International Airport to witness the departure. Here is […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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The royal tour is also a huge platform for tourism. During their visit to Belize, Their Royal Highnesses, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were able to immerse themselves in the rich culture and biodiversity of Belize. Here’s a recap of their stay during the first stop along the Caribbean tour. News Five’s Duane Moody […]
Written on March 22, 2022 | Posted in
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As we reported earlier, Prince William and his wife Katherine are in Jamaica tonight. They arrived on the island around two p.m. The Duke and Duchess were greeted by Jamaican government officials on the tarmac, where a brief ceremony was held. The royal couple then paid a visit to the Queen’s Representative in Jamaica, Governor […]
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After days of excitement, the three-day Royal Visit is in full swing in Belize. At this hour there is a reception being held at Cahal Pech. This is the final event of the tour which began on Saturday with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and Katherine, touching down at the Philip Goldson […]
Written on March 21, 2022 | Posted in
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And after their trip to the cacao farm, the royal couple made their way to the coastal village of Hopkins. They were treated to a true cultural experience by villagers who welcomed them with open arms and dancing feet. Paul Lopez was on the ground for the arrival and reaction from those who turned out […]
Written on March 21, 2022 | Posted in
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This morning, in the dense jungles of the Cayo District, the royal couple, Prince William and Kate Middleton, visited Caracol. It’s one of several stops during an official trip to Belize, the first leg of a Caribbean tour of Commonwealth nations. It’s a packed itinerary and visiting the ancient Mayan city was one of several […]
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The Government of Japan has contributed ten million U.S. dollars to strengthen cold chain systems and COVID vaccine management in Belize, Bolivia, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador and Honduras. This additional funding complements a 2021 donation of eleven millions U.S. dollars to six other countries in the region. According to UNICEF’s regional director Jean […]
Written on March 21, 2022 | Posted in
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We also heard from Prime Minister John Briceño on the royal visit. As the Government of Belize prepares to welcome our special guests, the PM says their Royal Highnesses chose to have a unique cultural experience in Belize as their first stop on this royal tour. Prime Minister John Briceño “It is quite exciting […]
Written on March 18, 2022 | Posted in
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A delegation from the U.S. Government’s Millennium Challenge Corporation, led by Chief Executive Officer Alice Albright has been in Belize for the past two days. The visit was to discuss the development of a new M.C.C. compact, as Belize was deemed eligible for financial support. The independent U.S. government agency’s mission is to reduce poverty […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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On Wednesday, an initial agreement was signed with Prime Minister John Briceño for initial administrative expenses necessary to facilitate compact development. The one point five million dollars in funding will ensure that G.O.B. and M.C.C. have access to technical expertise to conduct a rigorous assessment of the country’s economic situation. That process commenced earlier this […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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There was a startling revelation during today’s press conference and that is that poverty in Belize has increased to fifty-two percent. That’s one in every two persons who is considered poor. And that is using pre-COVID-19 data. While an assessment to determine the impact of the pandemic on poverty has not been done, during the […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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The selection of Belize for the compact program development is the start of a new phase of partnership between Belize and the United States. It has the potential to deliver big benefits for Belizeans throughout the country. Chargé d’affaires Leyla Moses-Ones speaks to this. Leyla Moses-Ones, Chargé d’affaires, U.S. Embassy “When I say we […]
Written on March 17, 2022 | Posted in
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This weekend, various parts of the country will be buzzing with activity and tight security detail as the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince William and his wife, Kate, visit Belize. The occasion is the first leg of a Caribbean tour in celebration of the Platinum Jubilee for Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second, who […]
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A group of investors from varying backgrounds and social brackets pooled together to buy an island off the coast of Belize for approximately one hundred and eighty thousand U.S. dollars. But, the manner in which they intend to develop the island has created some controversy. The investors say they are using the island to establish […]
Written on March 16, 2022 | Posted in
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Prime Minister, John Briceño was today granted an Honorary Doctorate’s by Kun Shan University in Taiwan, where he is currently wrapping up a state visit. Taiwanese Vice President, Lai Ching-te accompanied PM Briceño and his delegation to Taiwan where he was given the distinction. Earlier this week, PM Briceño was awarded the Order of Propitious […]
Written on March 11, 2022 | Posted in
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