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June 20, 2023

Orange Walk man fined for helping to transport undocumented minor across Belize

Garcia was arraigned before Senior Magistrate Aretha Ford, accused of picking up the minor and accompanying her aboard a bus from Orange Walk Town to Belize [...]
June 8, 2023

Police no longer holding Jasmine Hartin after clearing up status with court

“Having conducted the investigation, looking at the court order and the statements recorded, there [is] insufficient evident to prosecute Hartin for any offense. Especially since the [...]
May 24, 2023

Chinese worker without a permit must testify against bosses after multi-agency bust

But while he was fined, authorities are more interested in the men who employed him and who face more serious charges.
May 19, 2023

Almost 40 Brazilian nationals caught illegally traveling through Belize in a matter of days

On Friday, May 12, the first group of Brazilians, a total of 15 people comprising of 10 adults and five minors, were arraigned in the Belize [...]
April 19, 2023

Immigration Minister says Government is “addressing” smuggling claims; “no evidence” against Ramon Cervantes Jr despite UDP claims

In a statement, the UDP called for a Commission of Inquiry into the issue that would answer the following questions: “What influenced this administration’s initial travel [...]
April 19, 2023

Despite Haiti’s problems, regional governments must protect against smuggling scourge, says Minister of Foreign Affairs

“First of all, in relation to Haitians, the Revised Treaty does authorize a government to do what we have done, that’s the first point – so [...]
April 19, 2023

Foreign Affairs Minister reiterates Jamaicans can ‘pull up’ to Belize – but potential restrictions still on table

But, he added, in light of continuing concerns of human smuggling into and out of Belize of both nationals of Jamaica and Haiti, Belize is seriously [...]
April 18, 2023

Caribbean immigration: Politicians spar over treatment of Jamaican, Haitian nationals

In an appearance on Channel 7 News’ morning program, the P.M. said it was a balance between encouraging travel from the Caribbean under the Revised Treaty [...]