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  1. Belize totally bans bottom trawling


    Amandala - Adele Ramos - 2 days ago

    Belize has joined Venezuela and the Pacific island nation of Palau to be the third country in the world to impose a complete ban of bottom-trawling in the ...
    Trawling Banned In Belize- Channel 7 Daily News
    Bottom Trawling banned- The Reporter Belize
    AGRICULTURAL PROJECT INTRODUCED IN SOUTHSIDE BELIZE CITY-LoveFM
    The Guardian, Belize - Fish Update
    all 11 news articles »


  2. Belize gov't muzzles TV station


    Jamaica Observer - 3 days ago

    In an unprecedented move, government announced Tuesday following a cabinet meeting that: "effective immediately, the Government of Belize is suspending ...
    GOB Says Channel 5 Now A PUP Party Organ- Channel 7 Daily News
    GOB axes Channel 5- The Reporter Belize (blog)
    GOB boycotts Channel 5!- Amandala
    Channel 7 Daily News - LoveFM
    all 6 news articles » PBCT


  3. In Belize Rural north... Calls for Area Rep Edmund Castro to resign


    The Reporter Belize - Rowland A. Parks - 2 days ago

    Oscar Pollard, who was acquitted of an aggravated charge against Castro several months ago in the Belize City Magistrate's Court, chaired the press ...
    Rural North PUP Want Bye-Election to Replace UDP Rep- Channel 7 Daily News
    “They will all pay in court!”- Amandala
    all 3 news articles »


  4. Chaa Creek and Cheers star salute Belize's sea protection


    San Francisco Chronicle (press release) - 2 days ago

    Chaa Creek, Belize's pioneer sustainable ecotourism resort is pleased to announce a new ban on trawling in our pristine Caribbean waters. ...
  5. UNESCO donated to the museum of Belize


    The Guardian, Belize - 3 days ago

    There is not a single legitimate investment in Belize that can yield more returns on the dollar than an investment made in Belize Telemedia Limited. ...
  6. Minister Faber on Education System in Belize Today


    The Guardian, Belize - 3 days ago

    The problems facing the education system in Belize is as a result of years of neglect. The previous government failed to understand that running a quality ...
  7. The Zone On Its Own: End Users Say They Lost Money


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    ... trying to see the beautiful city of Belize or meet the taxi guys or the hair braiders, how will they exit, they will have no interest to exit any door. ...
    A Zone Of Its Own- Channel 7 Daily News
    New rules worry Tourism Village pros- The Reporter Belize (blog)
    New Tourism Zone plan not working- Amandala
    all 4 news articles »


  8. Murder witness returns to Canada


    TheChronicleHerald.ca - 6 Dec 2010

    Myda Egrmajer's cousin said the 24-year-old woman was travelling from Belize to her mother's home in northern Ontario. Other family members were gathering ...
    Slain yachtsman's daughter returning to Canada- CBC.ca
    Canadian man dead, daughter safe in Central America, family says- Globe and Mail
    Woman who saw dad's murder coming home- Hamilton Spectator
    580 CFRA Radio - Niagara Falls Review
    all 404 news articles »


  9. Belize Bank's Ponzi Scheme


    The Guardian, Belize - 3 days ago

    From our previous articles on the “Virus” and his cohort companies, readers will remember that he brought in two Trinidadians to head the Belize Bank's ...
    New York Belizeans Send Gifts Back Home - 5 Organizations Benefit- The Guardian, Belize
    all 2 news articles »
  10. Cop Accused Of Carnal Knowledge


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    Twenty-four year old Police Constable, Rodney Williams, became an inmate of Belize... Central Prison today after he appeared in the #1 Magistrate's Court and
    Cop impregnates girl, 14- The Reporter Belize
    all 3 news articles »


  11. World bank lends GOB $30M for municipal development


    The Reporter Belize - yon A. Elliott - 2 days ago

    The Government of Belize received a $30 million soft loan, from the World Bank, to be used for municipal developments ...
  12. Getting around Wales


    London Free Press - 1 day ago

    Q: Do you know of any ice-cream shops in Havana, Cuba, and San Pedro, Belize? A: When I'm in Havana I love checking out the Coppelia, a favourite local ...
  13. National's Receivership Disaster


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    On Tuesday, we told you about the Belize Bank sending receivers to collect the assets of on Bel-Bus, a Novelo's luxury bus company. ...


  14. New HQ for Belize Coast Guard


    The Reporter Belize - Dyon A. Elliott - 2 days ago

    The Belize National Coast Guard, first headquartered in Ladyville when it was formed 2005, has now moved into its new $4 ...


  15. The OAS and Transparency


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    The OAS is celebrating fifteen years in Belize and today, they met with over thirty key stake holders in governmental and non-governmental organizations in ...


  16. Belize Country Report from United Black Association for ...


    Amandala - Yaya Marin -Coleman - 2 days ago

    The United Black Association for Development was a cultural and political organization that was birthed on February 9, 1969, in Belize City, Belize. ...
  17. Study Of Southside Domestic Abuse


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    "E Cud Happen To Any A Wi" is a report on domestic violence, which contains the findings of a survey conducted on 116 women in Belize City Southside ...


  18. Benque Viejo voted Cleanest Township of Belize


    The Reporter Belize - Dyon A. Elliott - 3 Dec 2010

    The Board of Directors for the Clean-up Belize Campaign and the Mayors of the nine participating communities were also present. ...
    Free Zone Foreign Currency Fright- Channel 7 Daily News
    MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT- Channel 7 Daily News
    GOB SIGNS $30 MILLION LOAN- LoveFM
    LoveFM
    all 5 news articles »


  19. Belize Banishes Destructive Trawling


    Huffington Post (blog) - 4 days ago

    As of today, Belize is one of the first countries in the world to institute a complete and permanent ban on trawling in all of its waters. ...
  20. Pirates attack Canadians in Honduran waters


    Amandala - Stacey Kelly - 5 days ago

    Reportedly, Milan Egrmajer, 55, and Myda Egrmajer, 24, on Thursday night, December 2, 2010, were sailing in the direction of Belize initially, ...
    Victims linked to North- Sudbury Star
    all 22 news articles »
  21. Denis Hanomansingh appointed temporary judge in Belize


    Stabroek News - 4 days ago

    By Stabroek editor | View Comments Former Director of Public Prosecutions, Denis Hanomansingh, has been sworn in as a temporary judge in Belize, ...
    New Judge Sworn In- Channel 7 Daily News
    all 2 news articles »


  22. Belize orders deportation of American fugitive James Baker


    The Reporter Belize (blog) - Albert Ciego - 2 days ago

    James Donald Baker, 67, was expelled from Belize and taken back by Detectives Marlon Galvez and Arcadio Chun, ...


  23. $12000 missing from police exhibit room


    Amandala - Stacey Kelly - 2 days ago

    The Belize Police Department's exhibit keeper is under investigation, because two separate sets of money, kept in a locked safe inside the exhibit room, ...
  24. Ma: Int'l participation good for Taiwan's people


    Radio Taiwan International - 1 hour ago

    Those countries are Palau, Tuvalu, Belize and El Salvador. Ma thanked the representatives for their support for Taiwan's international participation during ...
    Ma touts Taiwan's bids for access to international organizations- Focus Taiwan News Channel
    all 29 news articles »


  25. Prices for Belize Citrus Farms Remain Steady Despite Hurricane Damage


    PR.com (press release) - 5 days ago

    Belize citrus farmers are benefiting from high world citrus prices despite damage from Hurricane Richard in October. Dangriga, Belize, December 08, ...
  26. Photos of the week


    Toronto Sun - 2 days ago

    QMI AGENCY/Simon Clark Hundreds of Belizians and international supporters gather on an island to form a message on the Barrier Reef off the coast of Belize ...
  27. Tourism Zone created to restore order to city cruise industry


    Amandala - Aaron Humes - 5 days ago

    Representatives of the Ministry of Tourism and the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) and other key officials today met with stakeholders in Belize's fledgling ...
    The New Deal In Cruise Tourism- Channel 7 Daily News
    BTIA Board of Directors gets new prez at AGM- Amandala
    all 3 news articles »


  28. Belize Red Cross building burned – arson?


    Amandala - Aaron Humes - 3 Dec 2010

    The Belize Red Cross Society, local arm of the International Society of Red Cross and Red Crescent, is well-known for its work in mitigating the plight of ...
    ARSON SUSPECTED IN FIRE AT BELIZE RED CROSS HEADQUARTERS-LoveFM
    all 77 news articles »


  29. Corozal Belize Offers An Inexpensive Caribbean Lifestyle


    NuWire Investor - Lynn Armstrong - 4 days ago

    With a large population of expats, an English speaking culture and its close proximity of stores offering access to US amenities, Corozal, Belize offers a ...
  30. Gwen Lizarraga boys and girls, Wesley gi...


    The Guardian, Belize - 3 days ago

    The Central Region Secondary Schools Basketball competition Semi-finals came to an end on Saturday December 4, 2010 at the Belize City Centre. ...
    Gwen Liz girls and Sadie Vernon boys' ...- The Guardian, Belize
    all 2 news articles »
  31. Justice Conteh sworn in as new Justice of the Court of Appeal


    thebahamasweekly.com - 2 days ago

    In January 2000 Justice Conteh was appointed Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Belize. He was appointed a Justice of Appeal of Cayman Islands Court of ...


  32. Birth of A Botfly Maggot


    The Guardian - 4 hours ago

    ... tells his horrifying yet humorous tale of the parasitic botfly larva that drilled its way into the back of his hand during an expedition to Belize. ...
  33. Champion Of the Afflicted, Jose Cruz Passes


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    Collet Montejo from Belize Healthcare Partners was close to Cruz and saw him just yesterday when he came down to the hospital for a bleeding ear:… ...


  34. Beware of calling Belize for a parcel


    The Guardian - 3 Dec 2010

    The number belongs to a company in Belize. I'm told that you should contact Royal Mail and trading standards if you receive this card. ...
  35. Belize Bank Making Moves Again; Now It's The Novelo's


    Channel 7 Daily News - 5 days ago

    Two weeks ago we told you about the Belize Bank moving on Luke Espat's various assets and businesses. The bank, we are told, intends to put his various ...
  36. Can't Knock The Hustle


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    He reported that CRISPIN LINO was hired to fix the roof of a home at #8 Simon Lamb Street, in Belize City. Must have been a mansion because Lino signed out ...
  37. Students explore Mayan culture in Belize


    Castleton Spartan - Elicia Mailhiot - 5 days ago

    Imagine a course that combines ecology, history, and physics -- and involves a trip to Belize during Spring Break. You don't have to imagine, ...
  38. SOME RESIDENTS OF BELIZE RURAL NORTH SAY THEY WANT CASTRO OUT


    LoveFM - 3 days ago

    Today, residents of villages in Belize Rural North, which Castro represents, are accusing him of further scams that are again surrounding land in his ...
  39. “Citrus greening” threatens to wipe out Belize industry


    Amandala - Adele Ramos - 3 Dec 2010

    They made it known that the representatives of the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) were there to destroy the citrus seedlings. ...
  40. New Plan for Belize City Streets


    The Guardian, Belize - Shane D. Williams - 25 Nov 2010

    There is not a single legitimate investment in Belize that can yield more returns on the dollar than an investment made in Belize Telemedia Limited. ...
    EMPLOYEES OF BELIZE WASTE CONTROL PICKET CITY HALL- LoveFM
    BELIZE CITY COUNCIL AND BELIZE WASTE CONTROL REACH AGREEMENT- LoveFM
    Garbage Woes Set Aside, For Now- Channel 7 Daily News
    Channel 7 Daily News
    all 5 news articles »


  41. Belize police seize cocaine from midnight flight


    Washington Post - 16 Nov 2010

    AP BELIZE CITY, Belize -- Police in Belize say authorities have seized 2 tons of cocaine flown into the country aboard a small plane that made a bold ...
  42. Government suspends normal relations wit...


    The Guardian, Belize - 3 days ago

    The Belizean public is hereby informed that, effective immediately, the Government of Belize is suspending normal relations with Channel 5 and Great Belize ...
  43. CGA seeking FAO to battle citrus greening


    Amandala - Adele Ramos - 5 days ago

    Belize citrus growers are seeking international help to implement programs to combat citrus greening, also known as yellow dragon disease – a bacterial ...
    The guillotine for Dr. Henry Canton?- Amandala
    all 2 news articles » LON:INV - TYO:4756
  44. Paddling through paradise


    Montreal Gazette - Jim Cochrane - 2 days ago

    This was the part that I secretly feared when my wife, Kathryn, and I planned our trip to Belize. It was clear from the information on the Island ...
  45. Is It Ministry Vs. FFB?


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    We've heard that there is a contender and this morning we heard that that contender is saying that the football federation of Belize has informed him that ...


  46. Belize Bank shaking up Luke Espat: Cruise terminal still on hold!


    The Reporter Belize (blog) - Rowland A. Parks - 3 Dec 2010

    The Belize Bank's foreclosure on Belizean businessman Luke Espat's assets last week was but the latest in a number of ...
    Touch Luke, touch PUP: touch one, touch all- Amandala
    all 2 news articles »


  47. Dr. Gayle: What's Fueling The Rage In The Streets


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    He told us that social intervention is required if Belize is to avoid falling into the kind of crime crisis that has gripped his country. ...


  48. Gonguez In Guatemalan Gaol


    Channel 7 Daily News - 2 days ago

    We don't really know if a phone call from over that side is $100 Belize, a 2 minute call or less. right now our only appeal is either to the government or ...


  49. IOTA News


    Southgate Amateur Radio Club - 3 hours ago

    (NEW ONE) Just a reminder, that German operators Joe/DJ1JB (V31ML) and Max/DJ4EL (V31ME) will be on a IOTA DXpedition activating four IOTAs from Belize ...
  50. Sanctuary Belize Proud to Announce Their Spectacular Belize Real ...


    PR Newswire (press release) - 5 days ago

    7, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Belize is excited to announce their stunning Belize real estate Marina and Yacht Club with its serenely beautiful waters. ...
  51. Farming In A City Backyard?


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    That's what an initiative from the Ministry of Agriculture and Restore Belize hopes to achive. It's called the urban agricultural project and will provide ...


  52. New Music Studio for Belize City Youths


    The Guardian, Belize - Shane D. Williams - 25 Nov 2010

    In its effort to restore Belize, the government has launched several initiatives to take youths off the streets. Those measures include promoting programs ...
    The Anti-violent Vision From Youths- Channel 7 Daily News
    30 Youths Complete Computer Skills and J...- The Guardian, Belize
    all 3 news articles »


  53. OCEANA'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETS IN BELIZE


    LoveFM - 5 days ago

    Oceana's Board of Directors is hosting its first ever international meeting in Belize which is taking place from December 6th to 9th. ...
  54. Armed Robbery At Local Casino


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    Tonight, Belize City police are investigating a well coordinated, armed robbery that took place around 8 o'clock last night at the Boulevard Game shop ...
  55. Gayle: Help and Healing Needed For Society's Males


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    ... according to Dr. Herbert Gayle, the money should go to healing damaged men and boys - after all, they are the source of most of the violence in Belize. ...


  56. POLICE INVESTIGATE DOUBLE MURDER IN BELIZE CITY


    LoveFM - 1 Dec 2010

    Belize City police are investigating a double homicide which claimed the lives of David Longsworth and Edgar Ayala last night. Love FM's reporter Patrick ...
    TWO SLAINED IN COLD BLOODED SHOOTING AT TEXACO GAS STATION- Channel 7 Daily News
    all 2 news articles »


  57. Free Zone Fright Deepens


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    As we've reported, the Central Bank of Belize which formerly processed the tens of millions of dollars in hard currency from the zone has lost its ...


  58. Cops Charged For Facilitating Landing Of Drug Plane


    Channel 7 Daily News - 3 days ago

    That charge was forwarded today in Belize City Magistrate's court - where the police put the courthouse under highest security lockdown. ...


  59. Hurry-Cane!


    Channel 7 Daily News - 5 days ago

    3.2 million dollars for the third payment to cane farmers was transferred form the government to BSI today - and that payment will be made to farmers ...
    CANE FARMERS TO FINALLY RECEIVE THIRD PAYMENT FOR LAST CROP SEASON-LoveFM
    all 2 news articles »
  60. New Tourism CEO


    Channel 7 Daily News - 29 Nov 2010

    Minister Manuel Heredia Jr says the choices were made with an eye to position Belize... among the first choices in world travel: "I would first like to mention
    MINISTRY OF TOURISM MAKES SEVERAL NEW APPOINTMENTS-LoveFM
    FEARS CONCERNING THE BARRIER REEF BROUGHT UP AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE- LoveFM
    Placencia resident writes PM Barrow on reef “catastrophe of ...- Amandala
    Amandala
    all 5 news articles »


  61. Lotto Winner Says Money Needed For Medical Bills


    Channel 7 Daily News - 5 days ago

    Government this evening made an unprecedented announcement, saying that, quote, "effective immediately, the Government of Belize is suspending normal ...


  62. Burn Victim Damari Comes Home Smiling


    Channel 7 Daily News - 6 days ago

    She returned to Belize today and Monica Bodden was at the airport:… She came off the plane in a wheel chair -after 4 months of surgeries and therapy - there ...
    A triumphant homecoming for Damari Tesecum, 14- Amandala
    all 2 news articles »


  63. CONCERN ABOUT RISING HIV CASES AS BELIZE CELEBRATES WORLD AIDS DAY


    Channel 7 Daily News - 1 Dec 2010

    Today, December 1st marks World Aids Day and National AIDS Commission held a campaign to encourage behavioral change among young people. ...
    WORLD AIDS DAY COMMEMORATED- LoveFM
    December 1st Is World Aids Awareness Day...Learn More About HIV- KW Now!
    all 3674 news articles »




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