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Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

PUP Celebrates 73rd Anniversary, Honors Dedicated Members

The People’s United Party (PUP) celebrated its seventy-third anniversary this weekend. On Saturday, the PUP
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Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Minister Bernard Focuses on Reducing Non-Communicable Diseases in Belize

Minister of Health and Wellness Kevin Bernard returned to Belize from various international meetings in
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Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Taiwanese Delegation Conducts Climate Research in Belize City

A delegation from the Republic of China (Taiwan) was in Belize City today conducting climate
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Who will be the PUP’s Belize City Mayoral Candidate ?

An announcement from the PUP Secretariat is coming soon …. It’s the third time we’ve
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Lands Department Hosts Pickstock Residents at Belize Civic Center

Residents of Pickstock were hosted, for the first time, at the Belize Civic Center by
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

DFC Marks 60th Anniversary with Plans to Transform into a

The Development Finance Corporation is celebrating its 60th anniversary.  It is the norm that such
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize Seeks to Boost Exports Through Trade Agreements with Neighbors

And while domestic exports are down for the third quarter of this year, the government
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner Appointed to UN Advisory Group

Belize City Mayor, Bernard Wagner has been appointed as a member of the Advisory Group
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Government Explores Funding Options for Housing Initiatives

The Briceno administration has committed to providing housing for first time owners.  While they have
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Love Staff September 27, 2023 No Comment

Belize Celebrates World Tourism Day with Focus on Sustainable Tourism

The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) has released a message from Minister Anthony Mahler on the
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Heritage Bank Limited Clarifies Misleading Reports on Share Sale

Curiosity and concerns ran high last night when the possible sale of Heritage Bank Limited
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Businesswoman Protests Western Dairies’ Park Permit in Belmopan

Vicky Gabourel is a businesswoman in Belmopan who is threatening to draft a petition protesting
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Minister Appeals to UN for Aid in Haitian Crisis

Minister Courtenay also spoke on the crisis in Haiti, appealing to the United Nations to
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize’s Foreign Affairs Minister Critiques UN Security Council

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Eamon Courtenay, presented at the United Nation’s General Assembly this past
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Foreign Affairs Minister Addresses Cuba Sanctions

Courtenay also spoke on the lifting of the embargo against Cuba, the inclusion and acceptance
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Oceana Awaits Government Decision on Offshore Drilling Referendum

Oceana and the rest of Belize are awaiting feedback from the government on whether a
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Salvadoran Delegation Bolsters Trade Ties with Belize in Official Visit

A Salvadoran delegation led by El Salvador’s Minister of Agriculture, Oscar Enrique Guardado Calderon, is
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize Seeks to Capitalize on Rice Export Opportunity

There is great potential for Belize to increase its exportation of rice.  With India’s recent
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Leader Moses Shyne Barrow’s Washington DC Visit

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, returned from Washington DC where he spoke on
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Belize Establishes Diplomatic Relations with The Gambia and Solomon Islands

Belize has reopened its Belize Consulate in New York adjacent to the Permanent Mission of
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Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Major Upgrades Planned for George Price Highway with CDB Support

Representatives from the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) are in Belize this week to discuss major
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Public Prosecutors Return to Work After Successful Negotiations for Higher

There is semblance of normalcy back in the criminal high court today as the public
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Heritage Bank Limited Considers Offers for Potential Sale

Heritage Bank Limited (HBL) is entertaining offers from potential buyers.  The news comes eight years
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

El Salvador’s Agriculture Minister Visits Belize, Progress on Bilateral Agreement

El Salvador’s Minister of Agriculture, Oscar Enrique Guardado Calderon, is in Belize with a delegation
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Will Belize deploy troops to crisis-hit Haiti ?

Belize is preparing to deploy members of its security forces to assist in the crisis
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Government Addresses Backlog in Payments to Retired Public Officers

The issue of retired public officers not receiving monies owed to them by the Government
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Director of Department of Youth Services Resigns Amid Controversy

Tonight, the Department of Youth Services is without a director after Kevin Cadle resigned from
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

People’s United Party Makes Decision on Belize City Mayor Endorsement

Tonight, there is still much speculation as it relates to whether the People’s United Party
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Uncertainty Surrounds People’s United Party Decision on Belize City Mayor

The final decision is yet to be announced from the People’s United Party regarding Allan
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Clarifies Payment Status of Area Representative Amid Scandal

Prime Minister John Briceno has doubled down on his statement that Area Representative Andre Perez
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Leader of Belize Territorial Volunteers Calls for Toledo East Area

Leader of the Belize Territorial Volunteers, Will Maheia, says it’s time for Toledo East Area
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Assured of Funding for Its Work

Minister of Public Service, Constitutional & Political Reform, Henry Charles Usher has assured that the
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Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Road Improvement Project Begins on George Price Highway in Cayo

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing has announced that works have begun for a
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Deputy Mayor Allan Pollard Sparks Controversy with Independence Day Campaign

Unity and politics, it’s a rare combination when it involves opposing sides.  This proved true
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

High Court may resume normal operations come Monday

The Belize Criminal High Court may be back to a full staff come Monday.  By
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Toledo East Representative Criticizes Belize Territorial Volunteers’ Sarstoon Trip

Toledo East Area Representative, Mike Espat is not known to appear on the media, but
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Clarifies Funding Situation Amidst Reports of Delays

The People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) has come forward to address a report that the work
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Mayor Palacio’s 14-Minute Independence Day Address Raises Eyebrows

The official Independence Day ceremony began just after ten o’clock yesterday morning in the capital
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Lightens Mood at Independence Day Ceremony Amid Opposition

Prime Minister John Briceno delivered his keynote remarks after Barrow’s presentation, and made light of
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Addresses Economic Liberation and National Issues

Leader of the Opposition, Moses Barrow, tackled several national issues in his 27-minute speech ranging
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner Outlines Downtown Transformation Plans

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner had his own keynote address that he delivered in the
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council’s City Bash Draws Crowds for Independence Day

And while politicians were busy hashing it out in Belmopan, Belize City residents were dancing
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Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Municipalities Commemorate Belize’s 42nd Independence Anniversary

Various municipalities across the country held official ceremonies yesterday to commemorate the forty-second anniversary of
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Sues Former Minister and UDP Stalwart for $6

Six million dollars – that’s how much the Government of Belize is suing former Minister
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Family Court and Attorney General’s Ministry Discuss Key Amendment to

Today, the Attorney General’s Ministry met with the Director of the Family Court and the
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Activist Attorney Audrey Matura Addresses Prosecutors’ Sick-Out and Security Concerns

Activist/Attorney Audrey Matura has weighed in on the perceived sick-out by the prosecutors.  She noted
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Attorney General Believes Prosecutors Genuinely Ill Amidst Alleged Sick-Out

While the actions of the crown counsels have been perceived by many as industrial action,
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize Marks 12th Anniversary of George Price’s Passing with National

Today marks twelve years since the Right Honorable George Price passed away.  He died at
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Minister Andre Perez’s Salary Issue Resolved Amidst Scandal

Minister Andre Perez remains on leave after being caught in a scandal involving allegations of
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Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Opens Rehabilitated Pickstock Street on National Service

Today, as a part of celebrations for National Service Day, the Belize City Council opened
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Mass Prosecutor Absence Forces Adjournment of Belize High Court Cases

Cases at the Belize High Court had to be adjourned today after a mass absence
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

New Guatemalan Ambassador Presents Credentials to Belize Governor General

A new Guatemalan Ambassador to Belize presented his credentials to the Governor General.  His Excellency
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Addresses UN General Assembly on Poverty Reduction

Prime Minister John Briceno is at the United Nations in New York, USA, attending the
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde Addresses G-77 and China Summit

On Friday, we told you of the Deputy Prime Minister’s travel to Cuba for the
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Mayor’s Endorsement Uncertain for Upcoming Municipal Elections

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner is standing his ground about wanting and endorsement for his
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceno Attends Belize Dallas Day in Texas

Prior to traveling to New York, Prime Minister Briceno made a brief stop into Dallas,
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Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Engages Public at Expo 2023

While people lined up at the 2023 market Expo to buy products on sale, the
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Prime Minister Briceño Leads Belize Delegation to UN SDG Summit

Prime Minister John Briceño has departed the country today for New York City. The Prime
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize Parliament Discusses Code of Ethics Amid Elected Officials’ Misconduct

With the recent revelations of untoward conduct by elected officials, serious discussions have begun within
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

People’s Constitution Commission Updates Engagement with Belizeans Abroad

For its public consultation and education campaign, the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) divided the country
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Mount Carmel Primary School and BTNU Benque Branch Sit Out

Today, schools country-wide went out in full force to participate in the Children’s Rally parade,
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Minister Fonseca Forms Subcommittee to Improve Carnival Road March

Chairman of the National Celebration Commission, Minister Francis Fonseca, says that a subcommittee will be
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

National Met Service Receives Equipment Donation to Aid Agriculture Sector

The National Meteorological Service of Belize received a donation of equipment today to assist in
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Controversy Surrounds Imitation Air Jordan Seizure Involving Portico Enterprises Partner

Gulab Sharma: he is one of the two partners of Portico Enterprises and the subject
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Public Lecture on Constitutional Reform Addresses Rule of Law in

The northern zone of the People’s Constitution Commission held a lecture in Orange Walk last
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Minister Usher Commends People’s Constitution Commission’s Reform Efforts

While the People’s Constitution Commission (PCC) is ramping up its efforts, the Minister of Political
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Education Addresses Student’s Hair-Length Controversy

The minister also weighed in on an incident earlier this month surrounding a student who
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Minister Habet Responds to Environmental Concerns Over Portico Enterprises Project

Tonight, the Minister of Sustainable Development and Climate Change, Orlando Habet, says the environmental experts
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Status Update on Oceana’s Offshore Oil Referendum Petition in Belize

In June, Oceana Belize delivered over twenty-thousand signatures to the Governor General of Belize Dame
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Council Aims to Enhance Independence Day Logistics

The Belize City Council hopes to improve the logistics of the annual celebration activities to
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize City Mayor Calls for Stricter Enforcement Against Drunk Driving

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner says he’s sick and tired of drunk drivers damaging city
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Love Staff September 15, 2023 No Comment

Minister Habet: Belizeans Still Recovering from Hurricane Lisa After Nearly

It’s been almost a year since Hurricane Lisa battered the country but according to the
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Allan Pollard is not backing down

It is to be noted that there has not been an official confirmation to this
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Deputy Prime Minister Cordel Hyde Represents Belize at G-77 and

Deputy Prime Minister, Cordel Hyde is in Cuba where he will be representing Belize at
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Museum of Belize Unveils Premier George Cadle Price’s Pre-Independence Speeches

After making its way south of the Jewel, the Let Belize Live: Speeches of the
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Anthony Boots Martinez Pursues Recall Petition

Gilroy Usher said Anthony Boots Martinez failed in his recall petition.  Just when you thought
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Call for Audit of Gun Registry Amid Controversial Firearm Licenses

Minister of Education Francis Fonseca says there is a need for an audit of the
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Government Supports Audit of Gun Registry Following License Controversy

While the government had decided to commission a board to oversee the application and approval
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

Teachers Union Branch Defies Independence Day Parade Schedule

The Benque Branch of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) has decided to not take
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

BTNU to Rebound After Former President’s Resignation, Says Education Minister

Minister of Education Francis Fonseca says that the Belize National Teachers Union will rebound after
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Love Staff September 14, 2023 No Comment

BPO Sector Boosts Belize’s Economy, Says Minister Christopher Coye

In the latest meeting of Cabinet, Minister of State in the Ministry of Finance, Economic
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Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Former Minister Anthony Boots Martinez Fails in Recall Petition Against

Former Minister Anthony Boots Martinez has failed in his recall petition against the Area Representative
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Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Water System Project Launched in Sarteneja Village, Corozal District

The Ministry of Rural Transformation has partnered with the Protected Area Conservation Trust (PACT) to
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Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Critical Rehabilitation Project on Philip Goldson Highway Scheduled to Begin

The Ministry of Infrastructure Development & Housing has issued a public notice to residents that
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Calls for Action After Guatemalan Forces Remove Belizean Flags

The Leader of the Opposition, Moses Shyne Barrow, has issued an official statement this morning
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Belize Celebrates 225th Anniversary of Battle of Saint George’s Caye

Belize celebrated the 225th anniversary of the Battle of Saint George’s Caye Day on Sunday,
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Leader of the Opposition Leads Tenth Day Bram Despite Controversy

Once the ceremony, and the crowning and sashing of the reigning Miss Queen of the
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Belize Launches “BE MORE” Campaign for Community Engagement

Minister of Education, Culture, Science and Technology has announced the launch of a, “BE MORE”
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Forty Senior Police Officers Promoted, Coast Guard Recruits Face Challenges

Forty senior police officers were officially promoted last week. The announcement was made via an
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Love Staff September 12, 2023 No Comment

Belize Seeks U.S. Support to Tackle Drug Trade and Patrolling

The Ministry of National Defense hopes to procure additional resources from the United States Government
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Ministry Launches Investigation into Immigration Officer Caught in Cocaine Videos

Weeks after two videos of an immigration officer cutting what appeared to be cocaine, the
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Territorial Differendum Between Belize and Guatemala Awaits International Court of

The territorial differendum between Belize and Guatemala remains a live matter at the International Court
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Affirms Friendship with Taiwan Amidst China’s Growing Influence

China has continued its campaign in gaining alliances around the world.  Belize, however, has expressed
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Government Announces Decrease in Butane Prices

The Government of Belize has announced another decrease in butane prices.  A release from the
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Welcomes Rescued Haitian Minors, Considers Refugee Status

While Belize has yet to decide if it will send persons to Haiti, it has
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Belize Featured in UK Business Magazine for Sustainable Tourism and

Belize has been featured in a magazine out of the United Kingdom.  The publication, Business
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

117 New Soldiers Join Belize Defense Force in Passing Out

One hundred and seventeen new soldiers have officially joined the ranks of the Belize Defense
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

New Belizean Soldiers Lack Firearms Training Due to Ammunition Shortage

And while the new soldiers honed many skills during their training, they didn’t learn a
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Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Environmental Clearance Granted for Toucan Bay Development Project in Corozal

The Toucan Bay Development Limited Project has been granted environmental clearance by the National Environmental
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Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

Retired Businessman Steve Schulte Triumphs as High Court Deems Family

A well-known retired businessman was victorious today in the High Court when Justice Martha Alexander
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