The newly elected Belize government is in the throes of an international financial backlash as Superbond holders are refusing to even meet to renegotiate the bond without an International Monetary Fund arrangement. In an article on Reuters.com written by Marc Jones titled, “UPDATE 2- Belize and its ‘Superbond’ holders clash over IMF help, the reason for this is detailed. … [Read more...] about Belize Superbond Holders Refuse To Negotiate With Gov’t Without IMF Arrangement
Belize Falls To Rank 53 In 2021 World Press Freedom Index
Belize has fallen to rank 53 in the Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2021 World Press Freedom Index. This has placed Belize in the Red Zone in the dubious company of countries like Chile, Crotia and Bosnia-Herzegovina. The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) 2021 World Press Freedom Index shows decline across the board in Latin America. With a few exceptions, the coronavirus … [Read more...] about Belize Falls To Rank 53 In 2021 World Press Freedom Index
Sir Colville Young Demits Office As Belize’s Governor General
In Belize’s history, Belize has had two Governor Generals, Dr. Dame Minita Gordon who was later followed by Sir Colville Young. The latter, His Excellency (HE) Sir Colville Young, served in this capacity from November 17, 1993 until 30 April 2021 when he officially left office. This followed a personal request from new Prime Minister Johnny Briceño that Sir Colville step down … [Read more...] about Sir Colville Young Demits Office As Belize’s Governor General
U.S. Embassy Supports Mobile Central American Migrant Hub South Belize
The Government of the United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Belize hosted two Mobile Migrant Hubs in Toledo to provide information and services to migrants for safe and orderly migration. United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires, a.i. Keith Gilges attended and spoke at the … [Read more...] about U.S. Embassy Supports Mobile Central American Migrant Hub South Belize
Something Has To Break Here – Lord Ashcroft On Belize
Speaking on a nationally televised sit-down in Belize on 21 April 2021, Michael Ashcroft was direct in several issues confronting Belize – the tanking economy, wage cuts, tourism, corruption and the mindset of politicians and citizens as they grapple with the future of his adopted country where he has vast investments. “You can see that it is not possible to balance the budget … [Read more...] about Something Has To Break Here – Lord Ashcroft On Belize