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Belize declares measles outbreak, urges vaccination
Belize confirms measles outbreak; Urges public to get vaccinated Belize’s Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has confirmed a measles outbreak in the country, with two lab-confirmed cases and five additional clinically diagnosed cases linked to...
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Belize: Investigations conclude Louisiana Government School student injury was accidental
Two separate investigations by the Belize Police Department and the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) have determined that a student injury incident at Louisiana Government School was accidental, not the result of misconduct....
Barbados, Belize, Dominica and SVG to implement Full Free Movement by Oct 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...
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Maya King’s Tomb Discovered at Belize Reveals Early Royal Dynasty
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...
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After 10 Years, The First Belizean ASG Says Farewell To OAS
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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...
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Air Canada Launches First Direct Montreal-Belize Flight
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...
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Isabella Zabaneh Miss Belize Universe Turning Heads on Social Media
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...
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Indigenous leaders at UNPFII underscore the need for genuine consent
Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance, a collaboration between...
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Indigenous leaders at UNPFII underscore the need for genuine consent
Stay informed about the West. Sign up for our email newsletter to receive in-depth, independent reporting that illuminates our region. This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance, a collaboration between High Country News, Grist,...
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Indigenous leaders at UNPFII underscore the need for genuine consent
Stay informed about the West. High Country News’ weekly email newsletters keep you up-to-date with our latest news and investigations from across the region. This story is published through the Indigenous News Alliance, a collaboration between...
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South Jersey Caribbean Festival marks 25 years with Nailah Blackman, culture, and color
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,...
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Belize Health Ministry confirms measles outbreak; Urges public to get vaccinated
Views: 148Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2025. 6:15 am CST. By Horace Palacio: The Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) has issued a public health update confirming a measles outbreak in Belize, with two lab-confirmed cases and five additional...
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TikTok Taunt Turns Deadly: Mother and Son Gunned Down in Belize City
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...
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Belize, waiting for the 2025/26 budget
Almost two months after the PUP decisively won a second consecutive term (in the March 12 general election), the new government announced that “the Fourteenth Session of the House of Representatives and the Fifteenth Session of the Senate of the...
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Bikini-clad Simone Biles fuels boob job speculation on Belize vacation
Simone Biles’ bikini bod is causing a lot of conversation. On Monday, the Olympic gymnast shared sizzling snaps on Instagram from her Belize getaway with husband Jonathan Owens amid fan speculation on social media that she got breast implants....
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Belize Day 2025 in Dallas canceled amid immigration concerns
Views: 816Posted: Wednesday, May 7, 2025. 2:02 pm CST. Photo Credit: Belize Day (Dallas) 2025 By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Belize Day [Dallas Edition] planning committee has announced the cancellation of Belize Day (Dallas) 2025, citing concerns...
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Police Add More Boots to the Ground After Double Murder Shakes Belize City
Today, during a press conference held in Belize City, senior members of the police department and other branches of law enforcement were seen actively patrolling key areas, including the very neighborhood shaken by the recent double murder. Their...
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DeVry University launches Caribbean initiative to expand access to higher education
Citizens across the English-speaking Caribbean are now benefiting from a transformative new initiative launched earlier this year by U.S.-based DeVry University, designed to expand access to higher education in 16 countries throughout the region....
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Empowering SVG: DeVry’s Online Education Expansion
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....
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