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Barbados, Belize, Dominica and SVG to implement Full Free Movement by Oct 2025
SKN News
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July 10, 2025
Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be implementing the full free movement of nationals by October 1, 2025. Barbados, Belize, Dominica and St Vincent and the Grenadines will be implementing the full free movement of...
Maya King’s Tomb Discovered at Belize Reveals Early Royal Dynasty
Greek Reporter
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July 10, 2025
Archaeologists have uncovered a Maya king’s tomb in Belize. Credit: Ishan Khosla / CC BY-NC-ND 2.0 Archaeologists have uncovered the tomb of a Maya king at Caracol, Belize’s largest ancient city, offering the first direct evidence of royal rule at...
Germantown mom wants out of Philly so she can join her deported husband in Belize
The Philadelphia Inquirer - Pennsylvania
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Earlier this year, I wrote about Jesreel Chimilio, a father of two from Germantown who was seized outside his home by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and whisked away for deportation. His wife, Charlene Maddox Chimilio, came...
Senators Question Bail Bill’s Power and Fairness
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 16, 2025
The Government of Belize has proposed a bill that seeks to reform how bail is granted, but senators across the aisle and social partner representatives raised major concerns, which led to withholding the legislation for further review. The Bail...
Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion
St. Vincent Times
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July 10, 2025
DeVry University Expands “Bridge to Brilliance” Initiative to St Vincent and the Grenadines Residents of St Vincent and the Grenadines can now benefit from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University....
US immigration crackdown shows it’s time for Caricom free movement of people
Jamaica Observer
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July 10, 2025
With the inevitable passage of time, and the tumultuous events of today, we can see clearly that the visionaries behind the West Indies Federation and Parliament — which lasted from 1958 to 1962 — were well ahead of their time. The Federation...
Air Canada Launches First Direct Montreal-Belize Flight
Love FM
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July 10, 2025
Air Canada is strengthening its commitment to Belize, announcing a new non-stop flight connecting Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) with Philip Goldson International Airport (BZE) in Belize City. This exciting development, set to...
After 10 Years, The First Belizean ASG Says Farewell To OAS
Channel 7 Belize
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After 10 Years, The First Belizean ASG Says Farewell To OAS posted (July 9, 2025) And, in other diplomatic news, the Organization of American States today bid farewell to its Assistant Secretary General, Nestor Mendez. He was the first Belizean to...
Simone Biles in Bikini Has “Gone to Belize”
Celebwell - Florida
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July 9, 2025
Simone Biles is keeping things hot in Central America – in her bikini. In a new social media post, the Olympian flaunts her fantastic figure in a Fendi swimsuit while vacationing in the tropics. “Gone to belize 🤍,” she captioned the series of...
Tickets on sale for an Afternoon For JOY at Lone Rock Retreat in Bailey
Park County Republican & FairPlay Flume - Colorado
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We’re thrilled to announce that tickets are now on sale for an Afternoon For JOY at the beautiful Lone Rock Retreat in Bailey, Colorado! Event Snapshot An Afternoon For JOY will be held on Sunday, August 3, 2025, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m....
Free movement is coming to CARICOM: The United States of the Caribbean must follow
Barbados Today
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July 16, 2025
207 With free movement taking effect by October, Caribbean governments face a broader question: Can this fractured bloc transform into a strategic regional power? Last week, four CARICOM nations — Barbados, Belize, Dominica, and St Vincent and the...
Isabella Zabaneh Miss Belize Universe Turning Heads on Social Media
Ambergris Today
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July 9, 2025
Did you know Belize has only ever placed in the Top 12 at Miss Universe? That title went to Sarita Diana Acosta in 1979, and she came remarkably close to making it into the Top 5, missing by just 0.107 points. That’s the highest placement this...
DLs want judicial oversight for SOE, and the answer must be NO
Amandala
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July 16, 2025
by Colin Hyde The defense lawyers (DL) have made some recommendations re: this 13th amendment, and one in particular jumped out and spoiled the entire barrel of ideas they forwarded. My mind cannot focus on any of the other ideas because one is so...
Southwest to serve St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Island, beginning in early...
721 News
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July 16, 2025
Airline begins adding new destinations to its network for the first time since 2021 DALLAS, July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Southwest Airlines Co. (NYSE: LUV) intends to grow its network in 2026 initially with new service at Cyril E. King...
Keeping Culture Alive: Emilio Thomas and the Art of Belize
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 9, 2025
Belize is more than just beautiful landscapes, it’s a vibrant blend of cultures, stories, and traditions. And at the heart of that cultural identity is art. From music and dance to photography and painting, the arts help us celebrate who we are...
Belize Tax Authorities Urge Business Compliance
The San Pedro Sun
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July 4, 2025
Businesses operating in San Pedro and across Belize are being reminded of their obligation to comply with the tax regime governed by the Income and Business Tax Act. Authorities stress that full compliance is essential to avoid penalties and to...
South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color
Caribbean Life - New York
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July 8, 2025
Search our comprehensive guide to caribbean events in NYC for more local events — or submit your own! Kylla Herbert, president of the South Jersey Caribbean Festival, says that the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday, July 12,...
Belize People's Front Wins 3 Seats In Georgeville Election, Claims Electoral Fraud
Channel 7 Belize
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We've heard anecdotes of electoral fraud in almost every election, but according to the leader of the independent party, the Belize People's Front it was on blatant display during Village Council Elections held on Sunday in Georgeville. And that's...
Belize lidera turismo regional Mundo Maya
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 4, 2025
Belize está a la vanguardia de la iniciativa regional Mundo Maya, que une a Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras y el sur de México para promover y preservar el patrimonio cultural maya. Este esfuerzo trasciende el turismo tradicional, enfocándose...
TikTok Taunt Turns Deadly: Mother and Son Gunned Down in Belize City
Great Belize Television Channel 5
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July 8, 2025
It’s a tragedy that’s shaken the nation to its core. A Belize City mother and her paralyzed son, Evadnie and Luke Jones, were brutally gunned down in cold blood on Friday night, right in their own yard on Cedar Street. The double murder has left...