After thirty years of diplomatic relations with Taiwan, Belize continues to benefit significantly from various programmes for its support to the Republic of China. Days ago, the government signed a fifty million U.S. dollar loan agreement for roads with Taiwan. A number of activities have been taking place to mark the special relations between the […]
Border points across the country will be airing infomercials on migration which is a global problem that is growing in Belize. The International Organization for Migration has donated television sets which are being installed at the Philip Goldson International Airport as well as other points of entry to address immediate challenges of the issue. The […]
At the Marion Jones Sporting Complex this afternoon, there was a gathering of Belize’s finest athletes. The Football Federation of Belize and the National Sports Council held “A celebration of Champions” for the athletes who performed exceptionally at the CODICADER and the CONCACAF Women’s U-17 Championship games. The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean […]
The athletes and coaches were all in a celebratory mood. Kate Jones, a striker for the national U-17 team and Cayshaun Meighan, who participated in the U-15 CODICADER games, spoke of their victories, while the Head of delegation to the CODICADER games Amilcar Umania says many of them don’t seem to be aware of what […]
Belizean, Dominique Noralez, is among five hundred youths selected to attend the U.N. Youth Climate Change Summit to be held in September at the United Nations in New York. The event brings together activists, innovators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers who are committed to combating climate change at the pace and scale needed. Noralez is the Youth […]
There have been consistent reports that Scotiabank Belize is pulling out. Regionally the bank is said to be exiting from several branches in the Caribbean. The Central Bank of Belize, however, is saying it has not received notice from the bank of the possibility of a sale. The Jamaica Gleaner is reporting that David Noel, […]
A first conference for tourism stakeholders took place today in Belize City. It was organized by the Belize Tourism Board to encourage those in the industry to become more competitive and maintain the edge on cruise ship tourism. Tourist arrivals have been on the increase but other destinations have been upping their services. The Belize […]
The Made in Belize Catalogue was launched this morning by the trade and investment arm of the government. The magazine is a comprehensive directory of fifty local businesses and provides insight on a wide range of local goods. The publication is key in exposing businesses preparing to enter their products in the competitive regional and […]
The UN General Assembly proclaimed 2015-2024 as the International Decade for People of African Descent citing the need to the full enjoyment of rights such as economic, social and political and their full and equal participation in all aspects of society. In the region, the Central American Black Organization, CABO, through the larger body SICA, […]
And speaking for himself, Kareem Musa once again reiterated the purpose of the trip, despite the optics or the impression it has given to the masses of Belizeans. Here’s how he defended his visit. Kareem Musa, Area Representative, Caribbean Shores “I think the prime minister characterized it as some sort of putting his government […]
For the fourth time Belize is hosting the Central American Beach Volleyball Championship. The nineteenth staging of the regional competition kicked off this morning and continues through to Sunday. All Central American countries are participating with the exception of Panama. Belize has two males and one female team competing. The last time Belize medaled in […]
The most recent figures in tourist arrivals show that more persons are choosing Belize as their holiday destination; be it as a family, a group of friends and even honeymooners. The mid-year stats show that overnight arrivals have grown by six percent and cruise arrivals are up by ten point eight percent up to June. […]
The Fiftieth Annual General Assembly of the Caribbean Broadcasting Union concluded on Andres Island, Colombia today. An enduring highlight of the yearly gathering of radio and television broadcasters is the C.B.U. Awards. That event was held on Tuesday night where Belize won a majority of the distinctions in television broadcasting. Once again, our newsroom performed […]
Conservative Alejandro Giammattei has been elected as Guatemala’s new president in a run-off on Sunday. He defeated former first lady and social democrat, Sandra Torres. Guatemala’s Supreme Electoral Council confirmed that Giammattei had about fifty-eight percent of the votes, compared to about forty-two percent for Torres. With an estimated eight million registered voters in Guatemala, […]
A day before the trip, Belizean reporters gathered in Belize City where they participated in a lively discussion with professionals. The discussion focused primarily on environmental issues including climate change, biodiversity, water, environmental health, and oceans and coastal resources. The Earth Journalism Network assists journalists through workshops and development of training materials, fellowship programs, support […]
Over the weekend, a trip to the Sarstoon by SATIIM was completed without interruption from the Guatemalan Armed Forces. But it was not the case this morning when a small group of boaters, including BTV founder Wil Maheia, headed up the Sarstoon River to conduct a survey of gill nets being used within the waterways […]
Past CARIFESTAs were effective in sharing aspects of intangible Caribbean cultural heritage such as food, music, dance and theater. This year, the idea is to add more value by creating a space for artists to gather and work together, which will ensure that there is a long-term benefit for those who participate. At this morning’s […]
Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa returned from China on Sunday, following an unofficial visit to the East Asian country last week. Accompanied by a contingent of three persons, including Deputy Mayor Oscar Arnold, Councilor Michael “Chips” Noralez and attorney Kevin Arthurs, all members of the People’s United Party, the group took in the sights […]
According to Musa, the Chairman of the Belize Chinese Association may have been pressured into distancing himself from his role in facilitating the visit since the matter has become political. His opponent in Caribbean Shores, Lee Mark Chang, has roots in Mainland China. Musa says that the very invitation that was extended to him was […]
Is Mainland China attempting to curry favour with Belize by inviting members of parliament to visit that country? It’s a perception, Musa says, that can be drawn from the invitations. Isani Cayetano “In the context, however, of a majority of Taiwan’s allies or former allies on this part of the world who have since […]
Last week, Caribbean Shores Area Representative Kareem Musa travelled to Shanghai, China. Musa was along with Belize City Deputy Mayor Oscar Arnold and Councilor Michael Noralez. Now, Belize does not have diplomatic relations with China, but with Taiwan so the visit by a parliamentarian and the deputy mayor and councilor raised eyebrows. Sources inside the […]
Sanctuary Belize is back in the news tonight. The actions by the Federal Trade Commission against the defendants in the massive Sanctuary Belize real estate scam continue, as well as its investigations. On August second, a federal judge in Maryland, U.S.A. supported the F.T.C.’s application for a preliminary injunction against the defendants, “ruling their allegedly […]
Last month the Stabroek News of Guyana published an article outlining the challenges in the sugar sector for CARICOM states. The article headline reads that the, “extensive tax evasion sinking struggling sugar industry.” As we’ve reported in the past, the E.U. market changes from 2017, along with the low global commodity prices for sugar during […]
With the constant disruption of what ought to be the free flow of civilian traffic upriver, notwithstanding the area being under dispute, doesn’t it require the intervention of the I.C.J. since both countries have agreed to have the matter adjudicated before it? Isani Cayetano “This issue, however, has been persistent for a number of years, […]
National Security Minister John Saldivar says he was surprised when he was informed that Guatemalan Armed Forces continued to attempt to prevent Belizeans from traveling on the Sarstoon River. That is what happened on July twenty-third when Wil Maheia was escorting SATIIM representatives to Black Creek to investigate reports of illegal logging by Guatemalans in […]
