Barrow: Read my lips, I will not raise taxes…except for gas taxes.
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According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the GOB has pledged not to raise the general sales tax (GST)in the 2010/11 financial year.
This decision was made even though the IMF, in their latest report on Belize’s …

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Ashcroft’s Monopoly of Belize’s Telecommunication: Little Cause for Hope Ashcroft’s Monopoly of Belize’s Telecommunication: Little Cause for Hope

Forbes Magazine wrote an article in 2001 describing Michael Ashcroft’s dealings in Belize. Forbes said that although Michael Ashcroft “was an avatar of free-market capitalism…when it comes to letting the nation of Belize choose their …

Government of Belize Condemns Honduras Coup Government of Belize Condemns Honduras Coup

Belize News Post update: The Government of Belize has finally released a statement on the Honduras Coup. Saying the Government of Belize is “disturbed” by the events and call Manuel Zelaya Rosales “expulsion” illegal. Read …

Dallas City Counsel Member Visits Belize on City’s Dime Dallas City Counsel Member Visits Belize on City’s Dime

Belize is not often in the international news. When it is, it is usually has the words “tropical paradise” attached to it, or “hurricane” and recently “earthquake.” This next story is just downright …

Honduras On Edge As Protestors Gather Honduras On Edge As Protestors Gather

The International Herald Tribune, the international version of the New York Times is reporting today that protesters have gathered around the presidential palace in Honduras.

Umalali: Songs of Garifuna Women Umalali: Songs of Garifuna Women

Similar to Andy Palacio’s “Watima” record “Umalali” is a collection of songs sung by the Garifuna women of Belize. This video is just a short preview of one of the songs from the record. The …

From the Archives, Belizeans Protest Lord Ashcroft’s Regime in Belize From the Archives, Belizeans Protest Lord Ashcroft’s Regime in Belize

As part of our continuing coverage of the controversial Lord Ashcroft we came across this video of Belizeans protesting in front of the Ashcroft controlled Belize Bank in Belize City, Belize.

Land of the Gods Belize National Anthem, Rendition by Evan Belize Land of the Gods Belize National Anthem, Rendition by Evan Belize

A very interesting rendition of “Land of the Gods” Belize’s national anthem by Evan Belize. Evan, does not sing but plays a drum and harmonica with amazing results.

Belize Energy Independence Mixed Up in Global Politics Belize Energy Independence Mixed Up in Global Politics

Belize’s “infantile oil industry” is already attracting the attention of many across the globe and with energy independence tied like a conjoined twin to national security it’s not surprising to learn that major players like …