MADRID, Spain (AFP) -- UNESCO has put two natural sites, a coral reef in Belize and a national park in Colombia, on its list of endangered world heritage, a statement said. The UN cultural agency's World Heritage Committee meeting in Seville, Spain, said human activity, some of it illegal, was to blame. read more...

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The United Democratic Party Government of Belize under the leadership of Prime Minister Dean Barrow is delivering again, by making it possible for Belizean citizens who possess dual citizenship eligible to run for office and become members of the House of Representatives and the Senate in Belize. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- On Monday morning the prime minister of Belize, Dean Barrow, commissioned a team to commence investigation into allegations of corruption in the procurement of supplies at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. He requested an initial report by the end of the week.  read more...

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WASHINGTON, USA -- The Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Ambassador Albert Ramdin, issued Saturday a call to graduates at the University of Belize’ Ninth Commencement Exercise in Belmopan. He urged more than 500 students to consider how they could best influence their future. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries has approved that the entire national cattle herd be tested for tuberculosis and brucellosis to strengthen Belize’s market access opportunities. This follows a two-day meeting in Belize of technical officers from Mexico and Belize. read more...

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BELIZE CITY, Belize -- Doctors at Belize's national hospital, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital (KHMH) went back to work on Wednesday evening following a series of meetings involving the institutions management, the union representing doctors and government. Doctors and other medical staff were on a “go-slow”. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- A week-long National Self Assessment of Needs and Priorities for Belize is taking place this week in Belize. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade in conjunction with the World Trade Organization are conducting the exercise with the objective of assisting members and observers. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Belize Government with the assistance of foreign governments and international agencies are embarking on a series of projects to improve the Central American country.
A million-dollar project aims to provide a reliable supply of potable water to residents of San Antonio Village. read more...

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BELIZE CITY, Belize -- Former Belize Prime Minister Said Musa walked out of the Supreme Court in Belize City late Monday morning, free of a single charge of theft. Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh, in a 53-page ruling on an application for judicial review, ordered that the case be quashed. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Central American Bank for Economics Integration (CABEI), and the government of Belize, with the support of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), on Monday signed their first loan agreement to create a rural financing programme for the country. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- A special team of aquaculture development specialists is visiting Belize from Taiwan as part of a working cooperation to assist Belizeans in the development of the aquaculture industry. The Taiwan team is expected to remain in Belize for the remainder of the week. read more...

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I became a member of the Belize Police Force on April the 23, 1973, two days after Police Officer 338 Antonio Auguilar was killed by the Swing Bridge on his first tour of duty. At that time all police officers had to go and study at the Belize Police Training School in Ladyville for six months. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow has showered praises on Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou for the tremendous role he has played in his native Taiwan. The Belizean prime minister expressed his thanks to President Ma in assisting agricultural expansion in Belize. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) and the Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries in collaboration with the Embassy of Taiwan in Belize and the Embassy of Belize in Taiwan will be hosting a contingent of fourteen Taiwanese investors. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Supervisor of Insurance has informed the policyholders of CLICO (Bahamas) Ltd that on 30 May 2009, the Supreme Court of Belize made an order that the Belize branch of the company be placed under judicial management and Mark Hulse of Baker Tilly Hulse be appointed Judicial Manager. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou on Friday concluded his two-day visit to Belize where he addressed a joint sitting of the Upper and Lower Houses. He outlined five areas of good relation between the two countries, including the strengthening partnerships for global co-operation and development. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- A strong earthquake rocked Central America while Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou was visiting Belize. The earthquake caused four deaths in Honduras and created havoc and extensive damage in several cities and communities in Central America. A bridge collapsed in Honduras. read more...

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When the People’s United Party gave the company of Michael Ashcroft BTL, the sole authority to control the telecommunications industry in Belize, that was a decision that benefitted them and their own self interest against the citizens of Belize. When I visit Belize, it is hard for me to accept the fact... read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The President of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, and his wife, Chow Mei-ching, are leading a 210-member entourage to Belize via private aircraft on Wednesday, officials of the Embassy of Taiwan in Belize. the highlight of the visit will be the signing of a technical co-operation agreement. read more...

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KINGSTON, Jamaica (JIS) -- Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Dr Kenneth Baugh, has reported that progress is being made in the efforts to resolve trade concerns affecting Jamaica and its CARICOM partners. Baugh was commenting on the recent COTED meeting in Guyana. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The president of Taiwan, Ma Ying-jeou, will be making an official state visit to Belize next week from Wednesday 27 to Friday 29 May 2009 During his brief stay, President Ma will meet Governor General Sir Colville Young, Prime Minister, Dean Barrow and Cabinet Ministers. read more...

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As a former national football player in Belize and a coach here in the United States, I find it humiliating that my country was expelled from CONCACAF due to the negligence of some members of government and the FFB which is the Football Federation of Belize under the leadership of Doctor Bertie Chimilio. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Ministry of Agriculture in Belize is taking steps to eradicate the citrus greening disease, which has been detected in northern, eastern and southern Belize. Citrus has been the major income earner in the country and every effort is being made to eradicate the disease. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize --  Belize's Minister of Health, Pablo Marin received a shipment of Tamiflu on Tuesday at the Ministry of Health Headquarters in Belmopan. Handing over the medication on behalf of the Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization was Dr Beverley Barnett. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The government of Belize is considering the full implications of the judgment delivered by the Supreme Court last week in a case brought by the Association of Concerned Belizeans and other persons and organizations regarding the validity of a BZ$33.5 million loan note to the Belize Bank. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The emphasis on the guard against the influenza A(HINI) seems to be waning in some countries. But in Belize it is somewhat different since 32 students were prevented from writing the Primary School Examinations because they were manifesting symptoms feared to be linked to swine flu.  read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Twenty-five schools were closed on Tuesday as approximately 400 teachers took to the streets of Dengriga in Belize to protest against the growing incidence of violence on school compounds. Channel 5 reported that the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) led the demonstration. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Belize has a new police commissioner, veteran police officer Crispin Jeffries, who took over from Gerald Westby who resigned after serving 34 years in the force. Jeffries has taken charge of the police force at a time when there has been a consistent increase in serious crimes, including murders. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- There are conflicting reports in the Belize media as to how many persons are in fact being infected by the swine flu; or if any affected at all. One newspaper reported that six persons have been suspected with the virus, but Channel 5 reported that nine cases are now under investigation. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Channel 5 Belize Radio and other media houses in the Central American country have reported that four persons are suspected of having been affected by the Swine Influenza. The Belize Medical authorities are not certain and have described it as "four cases of interest". read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- EL Salvador President, Elias Saca Gonzalez visited Belize on Wednesday and held discussions with Prime Minister Dean Barrow and other Ministers of the Government. They discussed matters of mutual interest. It will be the last visit of Gonzalez before he demits office on June 1. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- Amandala Online in Belize has reported that police are investigating a foiled kidnapping attempt made on Wednesday on the daughter and nieces of Minister of National Security Carlos Perdomo. There was an attempt at a Northside high school on Wednesday by a man in a van. read more...

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In studying history over the years I have come to the conclusion, that most of the countries that have become great did so by planning and setting a course towards industrialization and development. Today, we have many leaders who are going around the world begging industrialized countries for handouts. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize: Accountant Mark Hulse has been appointed judicial manager to take charges of the CLICO operations in Belize. The local branch of CLICO has approximately 11,000 policies currently in force in Belize. Efforts are now being made to sell CLICO, but this will not affect the policyholders. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize: The United States is to appoint an ambassador to Belize. This was disclosed to the media by Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow, who said that US President Barack Obama told him that he is likely to announce his nomination in the next six weeks. Obama indicated that he would like to visit Belize read more...

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CORAL GABLES, USA -- With Earth Day just around the corner, eco-conscious resorts throughout Central America and the Caribbean are offering guests the opportunity to honor Mother Earth. Highlights on April 22 include nature hikes, gardening, beach cleanups and celebratory “Green Mojitos.” read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize -- The Supervisor of Insurance in Belize has informed the policyholders of CLICO (Bahamas) Limited that certain measures have recently been taken to protect the interests of Belize policyholders. The Supervisor of Insurance has already placed certain restrictions on local operations. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize: Acting Chief Justice of Belize, Justice Samuel Awich, has granted an interim injunction against Belize Telemedia Ltd and its subsidiary, Belize Social Development Limited, restraining them from enforcing the ‘Final Award’ issued on the 18th March 2009 by the Arbitration Tribunal. read more...

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When I went to school in Belize, one of my favorite classes was Civics. In that class we learned about the government of British Honduras but the teachers did not go into great details. I have never taken a class in all my years that focused on the constitution of British Honduras. read more...

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BELMOPAN, Belize: Former Belize Prime Minister Manuel Esquivel is currently hospitalised at the Belize Medical Associates Hospital following a vehicular accident that occurred on Monday morning on the Western Highway. He is reported to be in serious condition and arrangements are being made to transfer him to Miami. read more...

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