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Belizean Students Shine at Model Organization of American States (MOAS)

A delegation of Belizean students earned international recognition after putting on stellar performances at the
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Belize, Guatemala, and US to Discuss Combating Illicit Activities Along

Belize will meet with Guatemala and the United States to discuss combating illicit activities along
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Six Belizean Athletes to Compete in Copa Revolucion Track and

Six young athletes, including the reigning Queen of the Bay, Kendall Morgan will represent Belize
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Belize Defense Force and British Army Conclude Joint Training Program

Today, the Belize Defense Force and the British Army Training and Support Unit Belize (BATSUB)
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OAS Discusses Guatemala’s Rule of Law Challenges and Democratic Transition

The Permanent Council of the Organization of the Organization of American States (OAS) held a
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Inclusion of Guatemalan Navy to hopefully positively impact tensions in

 While Belize and Guatemala continue working towards settling the territorial differendum at the ICJ, incidents
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Belize and Mexican Naval Officials Confer Amidst Rise in Criminal

Senior members of the Belize Coast Guard met with their counterparts from the Mexican Navy
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Prime Minister Briceno Counters Guatemala’s Sarstoon Accusations

In related news, Prime Minister Briceno also weighed in on the statements made by Guatemala’s
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Belize Gains Recognition for Its Geographical Significance in Migration Issues

Belize is getting more attention from the United States after its geographical location is finally
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Prime Minister Briceno Discusses Climate Change and Migration with US

With Belize given a seat at the table, a variety of issues was discussed ranging
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Belize Appeals to US for Assistance in Building Migrant Detention

With many factors at play when it comes to migration, Prime Minister Briceno has made
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Amnesty Program Grants Permanent Residency to Over 12,000 Migrants

Next year, over twelve thousand migrants from thirty -two different countries will receive permanent residency
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Belizean Delegation Attends Gender Equality and Sustainable Development Dialogue in

The National Assembly of Belize was represented in Saint Lucia at a Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on
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Leader of the Opposition Calls for return to two state

Leader of the opposition, Moses “Shyne” Barrow is calling for a return to the two-state
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Belize Defence Force Prepares to Aid Haiti in Fight Against

The Belize Defence Force (BDF) plans to send its best and brightest soldiers to Haiti.
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Belize Defense Force Soldiers Return to Sarstoon Forward Operating Base

Soldiers of the Belize Defense Force have returned to the Sarstoon Forward Operating Base. The
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Dr. Leroy Almendarez Re-elected Deputy Chairperson of Caribbean Export Development

Belize’s Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Executive Director of (BELTRAIDE) has been unanimously re-elected Deputy Chairperson of
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Former Prime Ministers condemn Israel’s genocidal assault on Gaza

The Right Honorable Said Musa and the Right Honorable Dean Barrow, Belize’s only living past
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5.4 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Jamaica, No Injuries Reported

Jamaica was rocked by a 5.4 magnitude earthquake this morning that sent people scrambling for
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Pallotti High School Team Clinches Gold in 2023 Samsung Solve

A team of talented young ladies from Pallotti High School returned to the country today
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Migration and Belize

Migration: it is a hot-button issue across the regions and continents, but for a small
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IOM to Partner with Belize Government for Comprehensive Village Survey

The International Office of Migration in Belize (IOM) is looking to partner with several government
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Hurricane Otis Strikes Acapulco with Unprecedented Fury, Leaving Mexico in

Belize’s neighbors in Mexico have incurred tremendous losses after Hurricane Otis slammed the tourist destination,
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Belize Participates in Multinational Effort to Address Irregular Migration

Belize is joining forces with several Latin American countries to stem the irregular flow of
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Minister of Home Affairs says Investigation needed into Guatemalan Armed

The Minister of Home Affairs says Belize needs to investigate the possibility of the Guatemalan
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Belize Joins HEARTS in the Americas Initiative to Improve Cardiovascular

The Ministry of Health and Wellness with assistance from the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)
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Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness Attends Regional Meeting on

Belize’s Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard, is in Brazil attending a regional meeting
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CARICOM/Canada Summit Addresses Regional and Global Issues

The CARICOM/Canada Summit officially opened today in Ottawa, Canada.  The summit is being led by
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Belize’s National Men’s Football Team Prepares for Crucial Rematch Against

Belize’s National Men’s Football Team is facing off against Bermuda tomorrow in its second game
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Prime Minister John Briceno Addresses Sarstoon River Tensions Amid Drug

Belizeans are being chased from the Sarstoon due to drug trafficking, and not the territorial
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Cabinet Discusses Deployment of Belizean Soldiers to Haiti

Cabinet met this week for their regular session with the deployment of Belizean soldiers to
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Prime Minister Wraps Up Toledo District Tour with Focus on

The Prime Minister has wrapped up his tour of the Toledo District where he met
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Minister Mai Attends Caribbean Week of Agriculture in the Bahamas

Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Jose Abelardo Mai is in the Bahamas for
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Belize Government Considers Deployment of Military Personnel to Haiti Relief

The Government of Belize is yet to confirm the deployment of military personnel to Haiti
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Belize Advocates for World Bank’s International Development Association Membership

Belize is lobbying to become a member of the World Bank’s International Development Association (IDA).
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Commonwealth Secretariat Launches Debt Transparency Handbook for Caribbean Governments

The Commonwealth Secretariat has launched a new debt transparency handbook that offers governments, including those
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Belize Expresses Concern Over Guatemala Protests and Blockades

Foreign Affairs Minister, Eamon Courtenay, has noted that Belize is increasingly concerned by the developments
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Belize to Send Troops to Haiti to Assist in Fight

Belize is preparing to send troops to Haiti to assist in the fight to free
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Belize Considers Sending Troops to Haiti Amid UN Approval

The matter of Belize sending troops to Haiti will be tabled at the next Cabinet
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Belizean Delegates Address Climate Change and Gender Equality in Mexico

Senator Isabel Bennett Moody and Senior Clerk Assistant Eudice Gibson represented Belize at two parliamentary
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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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Belize Joins Caribbean and Central America in Celebrating Wellness Week

This week, Belize is joining with countries within the Caribbean and Central America to celebrate
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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EU Supports Belize’s Fisheries Sector with Equipment and Training

The European Union is supporting Belize’s fisheries sector by increasing the country’s capacity to test
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Belize Participates in Regional Training on Waste Management in Jamaica

Belize is one of the countries represented at the regional training and technical exchange on
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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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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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Belize Deliberates Sending Personnel to Assist in Haiti’s Humanitarian Efforts

Belize is currently deliberating the possibility of sending personnel to Haiti to assist in humanitarian
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High-Level US Delegation Strengthens Bilateral Relationship with Belize

The United States of America is looking to strengthen its bilateral relationship with Belize to
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US Officials Collaborate with Belize to Combat Transnational Crime Surge

One of the main areas of focus during the delegation’s visit was transnational crime in
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US Government Contributes $10 Million to Belize’s Amnesty Program

In 2022, the US Government, via its Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, contributed almost
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UK Introduces Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) Requirement

Next year, Belizeans traveling to the United Kingdom will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA)
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UK Minister David Rutley Wraps Up Belize Visit, Strengthening Bilateral

Today, after spending three days in the Jewel, the United Kingdom’s Minister for the Americas
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Belize’s Path to Republic Discussed with UK MP Rutley

Among several issues discussed at the airport with MP Rutley, was the possibility of Belize
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UK Minister David Rutley Addresses Reparations Call in Belize

Reparations – it was another topic brought up to British Minister Rutley.  Since the Queen’s
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Long-Term Drought Predicted for Belize and other Caribbean countries

A long-term drought is being forecast for Belize and several other Caribbean countries. According to
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Suspected sicarios detained on Monday released into Min. of Immigration’s

Love News has been reliably informed that Police have detained five more Mexicans.  We understand
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Ministry of Agriculture Focuses on Pitahya, Soursop, Coconut, and Onion

Recent weeks have seen the Ministry of Agriculture working with various local small farmers in
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Six Suspected Mexican Cartel Hitmen Apprehended in Corozal

Tonight, six Mexican nationals, believed to be connected to the Mexican cartel, are in police
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ICJ Case Timeline Faces Delay Due to Court Changes, Says

Very little has been said or is being said as it relates to Belize’s case
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Belize City Council Signs Sister-City Accord with Busan, South Korea

The Belize City Council has signed a sister-city accord with Busan Metropolitan City, in the
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Belize’s Speaker of the House Attends Conference of Commonwealth Women

Over the weekend, Speaker of the House Valerie Woods represented Belize at the 13th Conference
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Belize Finalizing Trade Agreement with El Salvador for Fruit and

Belize is finalizing its trade agreement with El Salvador to begin exporting fruits and vegetables
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Minister of Sports Plans to Launch Regional App for Sports

Minister of Sports, Rodwell Ferguson, is looking to launch a regional app that will benefit
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Belize set to export fruits and vegetables to El Salvador

Belize will soon be exporting fruits and vegetables to El Salvador. The Ministry of Agriculture,
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Belize Agricultural Health Authority Vigilant Amid New World Screwworm Outbreak

The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is closely monitoring the outbreak of New World screwworms
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EU and Latin American & Caribbean Nations Establish EU-LAC Digital

The European Union (EU) and Argentina, The Bahamas, Barbados, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the
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Belize Joins Tradewinds 2023 Security Exercise

Belize is among the fifteen countries taking part in Tradewinds 2023.  The exercise is carried
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Prime Minister Briceno Attends EU-CELAC Summit in Brussels

Prime Minister John Briceno left the country today enroute to Brussels, Belgium where he will
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Caribbean College of Surgeons Holds 21st Annual Conference in Belize

Surgeons from across the Caribbean are in Belize this week for the 21st annual conference
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Belizean flag flying again at Sarstoon FOB

The Belizean National Flag is flying again at the Belize Defense Force’s Forward Operating Base
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Concerned BNTU Members Seek Intervention from Caribbean Union of Teachers

Concerned members of the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) has written to the President of
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NTUCB President weighs in on BNTU issue

As a follow up to the letter sent to the Caribbean Union of Teachers, Love
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Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration Reports Increase in Belizeans

The number of Belizeans illegally crossing into the United States of America has significantly increased
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St. Lucia Receives Training on Caribbean Public Procurement Notice Board

Public officers in St. Lucia are participating in a three-day training session this week on
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Belize Embraces CARICOM’s Free Movement for Nationals, Foreign Minister Says

Free movement for CARICOM national among members is the latest venture that is being embraced
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CARICOM Grants Belize Waiver on Taxes for Female Sanitary Products

Belize has received the green light from the CARICOM Council for Trade and Economic Development
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Belize Implements Visa Requirement for Haitian Nationals

Once upon a time, Haitian nationals did not need a visa to come to Belize. 
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Government of Belize Participates in Regional Workshop on Migrant Workers

Representatives of the Government of Belize recently participated in a regional workshop hosted by the
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Belize Coast Guard Seeks Support from Taiwan for Capability Enhancement

The Belize Coast Guard is hoping to bolster its capabilities and enhance the technical skills
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CARICOM Celebrates 50th Anniversary with Commemorative Events

The Caribbean Community (CARICOM) is celebrating its 50th anniversary today.  The community, made up of
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European Union Grants $4.7 Million for Disaster Risk Insurance Policies

The European Union has issued a four point seven million US dollar grant to support
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Caribbean Court of Justice President Congratulates CARICOM on 50th Anniversary

Justice Adrian Saunders, President of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) has extended his congratulations
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Belize Delegation winding down Business Trip to Taiwan

A government delegation is looking to wrap up their business trip in Taiwan.  Minister Florencio
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Belize Commemorates CARICOM’s 50th Anniversary with Cultural Showcase

Belize is a known member of the Caribbean Communities (CARICOM). Yesterday, many gathered at the
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CARICOM Celebrates 50th Anniversary, Belize Participates in CARICOM at 50

CARICOM, the twenty-member of block of countries in the region which Belize is a part
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Prime Minister Briceno Hands Over SICA Presidency, Urges Action on

Prime Minister John Briceno handed over the presidency of the Central America Integration System (SICA)
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