International

International April 20, 2006

Is Guatemala Interested in Belizean Oil?

Guatemala's military denies any interest in Belizean oil, stating it does not affect ongoing negotiations over territorial disputes.

International April 20, 2006

SOUTHCOM's Commander on Their Sudden Interest

SOUTHCOM Commander General John Craddock discusses the strategic importance of Belize and potential U.S. military presence amid regional security concerns.

International March 8, 2006

Single Economy...Single Passport?

Belize will transition to a CARICOM passport as part of the Caribbean Single Market and Economy, expected to be implemented by 2007.

International February 10, 2006

Belize & Guatemala Talk Sea Rights in D.C.

Belize and Guatemala, along with Honduras, agreed to initiate negotiations on maritime rights under the auspices of the OAS.

International January 30, 2006

Belize Welcomed Into CSME

Belize officially joined the CARICOM Single Market and Economy during a launch ceremony in Kingston, Jamaica.

International January 17, 2006

Delaware Court Orders Prosser To Pay US$150 million

Jeff Prosser was ordered by a Delaware court to pay US$150 million in legal battles involving shareholders and arbitration costs related to BTL.

International December 15, 2005

Belize Vs. Latin America in Hong Kong

Belize faces opposition from Honduras and other Central American nations over preferential banana tariffs during trade negotiations in Hong Kong.

International December 14, 2005

Encouraging News from WTO in Hong Kong

The Belize delegation at the WTO meeting in Hong Kong received encouraging news about the EU's commitment to defend the preferential banana regime for ACP countries.

International December 13, 2005

Will Belize Get Crushed in Hong Kong?

Belize's delegation, led by Foreign Trade Minister Godfrey Smith, attends the WTO meeting in Hong Kong to address challenges facing the country's banana and sugar industries.

International December 1, 2005

Belize Caye Renamed After Italian Premier?

Belize's Prime Minister reportedly named an island after Italian Premier Silvio Berlusconi during a recent visit to Italy, though confirmation is pending.

International November 30, 2005

Denys Barrow Appointed to ILO Committee

Denys Barrow has been appointed to the International Labour Organization's committee of experts on the application of conventions and recommendations.

International November 28, 2005

Belize At Malta

Prime Minister Said Musa returns from Malta where he discussed trade issues affecting Belize and CARICOM countries with other Commonwealth leaders.