All posts tagged "Belize"

  • Supporters of the PUP stage demonstration in Belmopan

    The Opposition People’s United Party (PUP) carried out a demonstration today at the steps of the National Assembly building in Belmopan.  The House was in session while the PUP protestors numbering in the hundreds demonstrated outside.  Speaking...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • New UN report says teenage pregnancy is on the rise in the Caribbean

    A new United Nations report has spotlighted what it describes as the high rates of teenage pregnancies in the Caribbean and other developing countries. The report, released in New York City on Wednesday, has called on Governments...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • Car belonging to Berne Velasquez goes up in smoke

    Belizean artist Berne Velasquez escaped injuries after his car caught fire and was completely gutted as he traveled on the Phillip Goldson highway a short while ago. The incident happened about 5 miles away from Belize’s border...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • Demonstration against corruption to be held in Belize City

    The Supreme Court building in Belize City will be the staging ground for a demonstration on Saturday.  Organizers of the event are appealing to all citizens who are concerned about the need for change in Belize’s culture...

    • Posted November 1, 2013
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  • American father and son convicted of band fraud and money laundering

    A father and son duo is facing serious jail time in the United States after they were found guilty of bank fraud and money laundering involving offshore banks in the Cayman Islands and Belize. According to a...

    • Posted October 30, 2013
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  • Belize chairs CIDI debate at the OAS headquarters

    Belize’s ambassador to the United States and permanent representative to the OAS His Excellency Nestor Mendez this week chaired a debate on urban planning and the construction of cities and communities in greater harmony with the environment. ...

    • Posted October 30, 2013
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  • Organic fair set for this weekend in Punta Gorda town

    If you are interested in knowing more about organic farming, then the place to be this weekend in Punta Gorda town.  The fifth annual organic fair, organized by the Belize chapter of Sustainable Harvest International is scheduled...

    • Posted October 24, 2013
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