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In 2020, the U.S. State Department’s Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration contributed five million U.S. dollars to Belize through its international partners. Most of these funds went to support the Government of Belize with the amnesty program. It was expected that as many as forty thousand irregular migrants would regularize their status. But, that […]
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And finally from the U.S. delegation’s visit to Belize, the United States is in discussions with its multilateral partners about the instability in Haiti. At the United States’ request, Belize is presently weighing the possibility of providing personnel in support of a potential multinational force in Haiti. There is no concrete commitment in place as […]
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Travelers Liquors Limited is celebrating seventy years as one of the nation’s leading spirit manufacturers. What Jaime “Don Omario” Perdomo started as a bar in Belize City in the 1950’s, is now an internationally recognized company with third and fourth generation leadership. Travelers Liquors Limited is a story of Belizean heritage, ingenuity and longevity. For […]
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The oral hearings for the Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute that is before the International Court of Justice are closed for now and won’t resume until next February. Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay explained on Wednesday that elections of new judges are slated for November. Courtenay said that Belize will be paying keen attention to who […]
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In August, thirteen Brazilian nationals were apprehended in the Cayo District with false Belize immigration stamps in their passports. They were escorted to the San Ignacio Police Station and were required to present their travel documents. And when they did so, the stamp that was used to authenticate their entry was clearly fake. It is […]
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Several dirt roads in residential communities in San Pedro are being cemented as part of a twenty-five million-dollar municipal bond that the Town Council has floated. The roads, which are prone to flooding in the rainy season, have been raised and resurfaced. Mayor Wally Nunez told News Five that part of the project also includes […]
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Despite having rogue cop in the department, as well as incidents of police brutality and, in extreme cases, death, police officers are sworn to protect and serve. But they are human beings and are also facing life pressures that can sometimes lead to mental health issues. This, as well as ensuring that officers do not […]
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The event was held on the margins of World Suicide Prevention Day that is on September tenth, but is being recognized today. Suicide, although still considered taboo, continues to take place and the day is set aside to bring awareness around this mental health issue. While women are more prone to committing suicide by ingesting […]
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A High Court decision in a case brought against the Attorney General’s Office was handed down in favor of former Tropic Air C.E.O. Steven Schulte. In 2018, Schulte brought a claim against AG’s office in which he sought a declaration that sections Forty-eight and Fifty-two of the Families and Children’s Act are contrary to and […]
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According to Schulte’s attorney, they were fruitful in having the High Court declare that portion of the Families and Children’s Act unconstitutional. Magali Marin-Young, SC, Attorney-at-law “We were able to successfully argue before the court that that section was discriminatory against men, in breach of the constitution, because the Families and Children’s Act does […]
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At this time, a showcase is taking place for the four non-competing bands in this year’s Carnival Road March and a News Five team is currently hopping from one location to the next capturing the spirit of the bacchanal. We’ll have the highlights from that showcase in Friday’s newscast, but tonight, we show you the […]
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The proliferation of deadly weapons in the streets of the country has long plagued the Belize Police Department in its efforts to gather intelligence on where these guns are coming from and when they’re used in crimes. On August twenty-fifth, an arsenal of firearms, as well as a high-powered rifle, was discovered after being shipped […]
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Three days after a fatal road traffic accident on the Boom/Hattieville Road, police have formally arrested and charged Jules Adderly for the crime of Manslaughter by Negligence, Causing Death by Careless Conduct and Drove Motor Vehicle Without Due Care and Attention. The forty-three-year-old Hattieville resident was behind the steering wheel of an SUV when he […]
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The Central Bank of Belize met with reporters this morning for the first of several press conferences to be held regularly in the coming months. Similar to what the Statistical Institute of Belize has been doing, the regulator has opted to apprise the public of activities taking place in the financial sector. Earlier today, Central […]
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While tourism remains the largest revenue earner, generating over seven hundred million dollars in foreign exchange for Belize. Debt servicing, as well as the high cost of importation, continues to bog down the economy. Governor Michael explains the significant deficit between the cost of goods brought into the country and the monies earned from exports. […]
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Earlier this year, the Registrar of Credit Unions announced that retired banker, Martin Marshalleck had been appointed as an administrator to oversee the management and operation of Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union in Corozal Town. His primary responsibility was to ensure that the equities, as well as the rights of creditors who belong to the […]
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There are four domestic banks operating in Belize’s financial sector and their fiscal performance is described by the Central Bank as fairly stable. But are there concerns regarding profits and losses? And why are some banks charging for every financial transaction that is done when a customer accesses his or her account? Central Bank Governor […]
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David Rutley, a Member of Parliament in the United Kingdom, has concluded a three-day visit to Belize. In 2022, Rutley was appointed as a Parliamentary Under -Secretary of State at the Foreign, Common Wealth and Development Office with responsibility for the Americas and Caribbean. This morning, Rutley and Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay hosted […]
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Belizeans are also talking about cutting ties with the British monarchy as head of state. What would this mean for Belize’s relationship with the United Kingdom? MP David Rutley says fear not, Belize and the UK will continue to have a strong relationship, in spite of whatever decision is made. David Rutley, Member of […]
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And, the United Kingdom is tightening up on its border control. In 2024, Belizeans traveling to the UK will require an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA). The ETA will act as permission for travelers to enter the UK. It will be electronically linked to your passport. The new travel policy will take effect for some countries […]
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As we said, Minister Rutley has been in Belize on an official visit for the past three days. During his stay he met with Prime Minister John Briceño, as well as Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay. He also visited the completed Coastal Plain Highway project. Rutley gave us an overview of his stay. […]
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One of the actions coming out of Minister Rutley’s visit to Belize is the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the United Kingdom and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Center. At COP 26, the UK announced forty million pounds in funding for the Small Island Developing State Capacity and Resilience program. The signing of […]
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The highlight feature of Minister David Rutley’s trip to Belize was his tour of the Coastal Plain Highway. The road project was financed by his government in the UK, as well as the Caribbean Development Bank. Minister Rutley got an opportunity to meet with members of the communities in the area. They spoke with him […]
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When the People’s United Party was in opposition, current Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay spoke strongly against the Coastal Highway project. He asserted that the project was patently criminal, because it was not taken before the National Assembly for approval and because the Contractor General’s Office was vacant at the time. Minister Courtenay had cautioned the […]
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And, as Minister David Rutley leaves the country, a high-level delegation from the U.S. is in Belize on a three-day visit. The delegation arrived on Tuesday and will be conducting meetings with a number of government officials on key national security issues. Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay told us more. Eamon Courtenay, Minister […]
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