International

International August 18, 2004

Belize’s Honorary Consul Jailed in Costa Rica

Belize's Honorary Consul to Costa Rica, Javier Villoy, is jailed in San Jose amid allegations of bank fraud and money laundering.

International July 30, 2004

Belize/Guatemala Talks Postponed

Belize and Guatemala's talks have been postponed to allow for further analysis of information gathered during a field visit.

International July 23, 2004

OAS Puts Belize/Guatemala Talks Back on Track

Dr. Luigi Einaudi of the OAS announced renewed negotiations between Belize and Guatemala regarding territorial disputes and confidence-building measures.

International July 16, 2004

Marion Jones Jumps into Spot on U.S. Olympic Team

Marion Jones secured her spot on the U.S. Olympic team for the Athens games with a personal best long jump of 23.4 feet.

International July 14, 2004

Belize Defends Position at WTO Meeting

Belize's delegation, led by Trade Minister Eamon Courtenay, defended the country's trade policies at a WTO meeting in Geneva.

International June 23, 2004

Pictures and Text of the Year in Foreign Affairs

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs launched its first yearbook summarizing Belize's foreign policy and international relations over the past year.

International June 3, 2004

New U.S. Visa Rules

New U.S. visa rules require applicants to schedule interviews in advance, potentially delaying the process by weeks during the summer rush.

International May 7, 2004

Belize and Guatemala Agree To...Talk

Belize and Guatemala have agreed to continue negotiations on confidence building measures following talks in Washington.

International May 4, 2004

Belize on \" Watch List \" For Int'l Property Rights Violations

Belize has been placed on the U.S. "watch list" for failing to protect international property rights, particularly in the Corozal Free Zone.

International May 4, 2004

Hope Blooms At Belize/Guatemala Talks In Washington

Belize and Guatemala are negotiating new confidence building measures in Washington to improve their bilateral relationship.

International April 27, 2004

Cuba Cabinet Minister To Visit Belize

Cuba's Minister of Foreign Investment, Martha Lomas, will visit Belize to discuss technical assistance and a proposed maritime agreement.

International April 26, 2004

When Will It Be Free To Move Within CARICOM?

A training session for immigration officers was held to facilitate the free movement of CARICOM nationals within the single market and economy.