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A new attorney general was administered the oath of office this morning in Belmopan, before Governor General Dame Froyla Tzalam. Anthony Sylvestre’s appointment as chief legal officer took effect on July first, succeeding Senior Counsel Magali Marin Young who held the post for just over two years. Prime Minister John Briceño was on hand for […]
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The Caribbean Community was established in 1973, upon the signing of the Treaty of Chaguaramas in Trinidad. The signatories aimed to create a common space for territories within the region to work towards economic integration. Fifty years later, CARICOM is taking stock of its achievements over that time. Today, Secretary-General of CARICOM, Doctor Carla Barnett […]
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Outgoing CARICOM Chair, Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis said there have been remarkable strides made over the past fifty years that now puts CARICOM on steady footing to advance towards the next fifty years. He spoke of the focus that CARICOM leaders put on addressing crime and crime-related activity in the region. Combating the illegal […]
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The Minister of National Defense and Border Security, along with C.E.O. Dario Tapia and Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard Elton Bennett returned over the weekend from a visit to Taiwan. They were joined by Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance Christopher Coye and a representative from CABEI. Among the many meetings was […]
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In September of last year, a memorandum of understanding was signed with the Taiwanese Ocean Affairs Council at the Belize Coast Guard headquarters. This visit furthered those discussions that looked at marine science matters, to expertise in maritime law enforcement and combating narco trafficking at sea. As it currently stands there are several coast guard […]
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They have not enlisted new seamen in four years, but this year the Belize Coast Guard is looking for sixty men and women to join the ranks of the naval military unit. Application is open until July fourteenth where Belizeans can go online and sign up to be part of the 2023 recruits for the […]
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The live shows for Season Five of KTV the Remix commence this Tuesday at the Bliss Center for the Performing Arts and you don’t want to miss it. Last week, we brought you the auditions and many have already chosen their favourite performer. But who will survive the final cut and make it to the […]
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