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Belize will get its MCC grant!
Amandala
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August 24, 2025
But will we receive the full $250 million? Ceremony for the signing of the Belize MCC compact on September 4, 2024 in Belize City BELIZE CITY, Wed. Aug. 20, 2025 After what seemed like four very long months, Prime Minister John Briceño today...
Belize, trying to win, squeezed by insatiable US and expansionist Russia
Amandala
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August 24, 2025
The independence promise for Belize was that better would come for us on the economic front; and it has, for some. Although they have experienced disappointment after disappointment, those Belizeans whose “ship” has not yet come in haven’t given...
23 of the best things to do in Belize
Lonely Planet
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When it comes to adventure, Belize’s glittering Caribbean coastline, wildlife-filled jungles, coral reefs and mysterious underground cave systems provide endless opportunities to explore. Meanwhile, the country's diverse cultural heritage means...
Belizean woman found during bust of Chetumal trafficking ring
Amandala
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August 24, 2025
women rescued By Charles Gladden CHETUMAL, Quintana Roo, México, Thurs. Aug. 21, 2025 Twenty-six women of different nationalities, including a Belizean, were found; and three Mexican men were arrested during a bust of a trafficking ring in...
Belize’s Beyond Blue Summit: First national summit dedicated to diving and marine conservation
Breaking Travel News
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August 24, 2025
The Belize Tourism Board is proud to announce the launch of the Beyond Blue Summit, the country’s first-ever national event dedicated to diving and marine conservation. Taking place from 24th – 26th September 2025, this international gathering...
Beyond Blue: Belize set to host dive summit
Travel Press
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August 28, 2025
By TravelPress Staff August 28, 2025 Belize will be hosting its first-ever national dive summit — Beyond Blue: Belize’s Great Dive for Sustainability – from Sept. 24 to Sept. 27, 2025 in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye. The landmark event will bring...
Australia vs Argentina streams: How to watch Rugby Championship 2025 live online from anywhere
TechRadar
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September 6, 2025
The Wallabies may only be second in the Rugby Championship 2025 standings, but they've looked the best team so far. However, next up are Argentina, who have won three of their last four meetings with Australia – including that record 67-27 mauling...
Belize government to introduce new Tobacco Control Bill
Caribbean National Weekly
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August 24, 2025
The government of Belize is moving forward with a new Tobacco Control Bill aimed at tightening restrictions on the consumption and sale of tobacco products across the country. - Advertisement - During this week’s Cabinet meeting, approval was...
Major Assessment Planned for Belize Electricity Grid
Love FM
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August 28, 2025
A major assessment will be done of Belize’s electricity grid based on the recommendations from the Special Electricity Committee (SEC) established by the Prime Minister. The SEC recently delivered the short-term deliverables, National Electrical...
Post Office explains the suspension of shipping from Belize to the United States
Love FM
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August 28, 2025
The Government of Belize has announced the temporary suspension of certain shipments to the United States, following a new U.S. Executive Order that eliminates the long-standing duty-free exemption on low-value packages. The Executive Order, set...
Man Gunned Down in Belize City Evening Shooting
Love FM
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August 28, 2025
Crime August 27, 2025 No Comment 94 One man is dead, and a neighborhood is shaken after a shooting in Belize City this evening. Just before five o’clock, Rasheed Parham was walking on Rosalind Bradley Street in the Lake Independence Area, when he...
Belize Tax Service Faces Pushback Amid Shift to Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority
The San Pedro Sun
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August 22, 2025
The Belize Tax Service Department (BTSD) is undergoing a major transition to become a Semi-Autonomous Revenue Authority (SARA), a change formally approved by the Cabinet in October 2022 and now underway. The reform is part of Belize’s broader tax...
Celebrate; but stay focused, Belize!
Amandala
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August 27, 2025
These are some serious times, and Belizeans need to be very much aware of what’s going on around us, so we are not caught by surprise by any threat to our Jewel. People are dying in wars every day in parts of Africa, in Gaza and in Ukraine. And...
The 9 most spectacular places to visit in Belize
Lonely Planet
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If you're in search of natural wonders from treetops to shore, plus incredible culture and a warm welcome, then Belize needs to be on your travel to-do list. This country offers great food, incredible nature and wildlife, and its vibrant villages...
Nick Vujicic’s Life Without Limbs inspires Belize
Amandala
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August 27, 2025
Version 1.0.0 By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Mon. Aug. 25, 2025 Belizeans enjoyed an evening of hope and inspiration from motivational speaker Nick Vujicic, an evangelist born without arms or legs, at the Digi Park in Belize...
On today’s Editorial and the issue of the $250 million Millenium Challenge Corporation (MCC) American grant for Belize
Amandala
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August 27, 2025
By Marie-Therese Belisle Nweke Saturday, August 23, 2025 at 11:14 AM Dear Editor, I do wish that you find the time to read this article below regarding one aspect of a highly recommended economic path of self-sufficiency for Nigeria—and I daresay...
Belize Surpasses Blue Bond Goal Ahead of Schedule
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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August 23, 2025
Belize has just hit a major milestone in its Blue Bond commitments, and the world is taking notice. Under the Conservation Funding Agreement, the country was tasked with protecting twenty-five percent of its ocean territory by year three. And...
Belize’s Ocean Deal Sparks Global Momentum
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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August 23, 2025
These bold marine conservation actions have the world watching Belize. That’s according to Osmany Salas from WWF, who says the spotlight is now on us. And with the Prime Minister’s recent trip to Mexico, where he signed a major biodiversity...
Belize Boosts Enforcement in Protected Zones
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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August 23, 2025
Expanding Belize’s Biodiversity Protection Zones is a big step, but it’s only part of the puzzle. Acting Fisheries Administrator Rigoberto Quintana says it’s just as important to boost enforcement in these areas. The good news is that funding has...
Rasheed Parham Gunned Down In Belize City
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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August 28, 2025
We start tonight’s newscast with breaking news out of the Lake Independence area, just a block away from Haulover Creek. Around five this evening, gunfire shattered the calm on Rosalind Bradley Street, leaving one man dead. He’s been identified as...