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Belize Requests Mexico to Study Maya Train Expansion
Puerto Vallarta Daily News
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July 25, 2025
Mexico News - The Belizean government has officially asked Mexico to begin studies for the Mayan Train expansion. Nery Ramírez, executive director of the Corozal Free Zone, confirmed meetings between both governments in the coming days. He said...
Belize to Adapt Biometric Security Protocols at Border
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 25, 2025
Belize is tightening up its borders and it’s doing so with a little help from the United States. Earlier this week, both countries signed a new agreement that’s all about sharing biometric data. Sounds technical, but here’s what it means: Belize...
Belize and Guatemala Foreign Ministers Meet in Washington
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 25, 2025
Earlier this week, we told you about a new twist in the Belize versus Honduras case at the International Court of Justice; Guatemala wants in. The ICJ has agreed to hear Guatemala’s application to intervene, and those oral proceedings are set for...
Belize U-23 Women’s Volleyball Team Advances to Championship Match
Love FM
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July 25, 2025
Belize’s Under-23 Women’s Volleyball team is going for the gold in the Female Central American Championships after a decisive victory against Honduras last night. The teams played at the Belize Civic Center, where Belize won three straight sets...
Belize to Begin Exporting Coconuts and By-Products to Mexico
Love FM
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July 25, 2025
Belize is currently experiencing a shortage of green coconuts. It is a commodity that has seen an increase in demand in recent years. According to Agriculture Minister, several areas are feeling the pinch including cottage processors and street...
Dell & the Sensations – “The Pride of Belize”
Amandala
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July 27, 2025
Filbert Smart – author of The Pride of Belize by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Tues. July 22, 2025 Dell and the Sensations’ music permeated the Belizean air waves in the 1970’s and 80’s, and their path to stardom to become one...
Belize Rejects WHO Call for Higher Tobacco and Alcohol Taxes
Love FM
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July 25, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it will not be increasing taxes on tobacco and alcohol as is being called to do by the World Health Organization. Earlier this month, the organization launched a major initiative urging countries to raise...
Belize Will Share Biometric Data With US - But Are Safeguards Sufficient?
Channel 7 Belize
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Foreign Minister Fonseca just returned from a two day trip to Washington, DC where he held many high level meetings. The centerpiece of that trip was the singing of a memorandum of cooperation with the United States Department of Homeland Security...
Belize Minister urges stronger Caribbean partnerships to tackle climate change
Stabroek News
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July 24, 2025
Belize Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet is calling on Caribbean nations to work...
“Border to Border!” Belize v Guatemala ICJ date nears
Amandala
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July 27, 2025
ICJ to hear Guatemala’s application to join Belize v. Honduras Sapodillas case in November Hunting Caye located within the Sapodilla range ( Photo: courtesy TIDE) BELIZE CITY, Mon. July 21, 2025 Belize instituted proceedings against Honduras...
Invest Belize reloaded – Summit 2025
Amandala
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July 27, 2025
Director Lincoln Blake – Investment Policy and Compliance Unit By William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELIZE CITY, Thurs. July 24, 2025 “Bridging Markets, Building Resilience” will be the theme of Belize’s 3rd Investment Summit, where the Belize...
Garbage dumping is cultural and must be addressed by the people – Belize Minister
Stabroek News
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July 27, 2025
Belize’s Minister of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Solid Waste Management, Orlando Habet has warned that while policies can steer environmental protection, true change must begin with people’s behaviour especially when it comes to...
Belize Investment Summit Gearing Up
Channel 7 Belize
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The annual Belize Investment Summit is a flagship of the Briceno administration - which is fond of boasting how business oriented it is. The event was first held back in 2021 and since then it has grown from 200 participants to over 500. And the...
Coconut shortage in Belize
Amandala
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July 27, 2025
Hon. Jose Mai, Minister of Agriculture By Charles Gladden BELMOPAN, Tues. July 22, 2025 For some weeks there has been a shortage of coconuts in the country, which is a source of income for Belizeans who make and sell coconut oil or bottles of...
Anonymous Startups: How Tech Founders Are Using Offshore Structures to Stay Invisible
Justice News Flash
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August 2, 2025
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — As scrutiny over personal identity, data collection, and financial transparency increases globally, a growing number of tech entrepreneurs are embracing a strategy long favored by asset protection experts and family...
Belize Named a Top Retirement Destination by Forbes for 2025
Love FM
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July 24, 2025
Belize has earned a coveted spot on Forbes’ list of the Best Places to Retire Abroad in 2025. Belize stands out as a top choice for Americans seeking an affordable, English-speaking retirement destination close to home. According to the article,...
Belize Gears Up for Third Investment Summit to Boost Regional Ties
Love FM
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July 24, 2025
Belize is preparing to host the third edition of the Belize Investment Summit. Organized by the Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Finance, Investment, and Economic Development, the high-profile event aims to attract both local and...
Belize City boys win FFB U-17 national championship
Amandala
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July 23, 2025
Belize District U-17 Boys – FFB 2025 Elite Male U-17 National Champions by William Ysaguirre (Freelance Writer) BELMOPAN, Sat. July 19, 2025 The Belize City Under-17 boys won the Football Federation of Belize (FFB) high performance Elite U-17...
Belize Diabetes Association Hosts Summer Camp for Members with Type 1 Diabetes
Love FM
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July 24, 2025
The Belize Diabetes Association (BDA) is hosting a special summer camp for its members with Type 1 Diabetes, also known as Juvenile Diabetes. This year’s camp is sponsored by the Belize Diabetes, Heart and Stroke Association of New York (BDHSANY)...
Belize Adds Rotavirus Vaccine to National Immunization Schedule
Love FM
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July 24, 2025
The Ministry of Health and Wellness is upgrading Belize’s National Vaccination Schedule through the introduction of a vaccine for Rotavirus. Rotavirus infects the intestines and causes symptoms such as diarrhea, vomiting, and severe dehydration....