U.S. Blacklists Two Latin American Nations

News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Sept. 16, 2011: Latin American nations, El Salvador and Belize have been blacklisted by the U.S. US President Barack Obama added both countries to a blacklist of nations considered major producers or transit routes for illegal drugs. The US president is required...

Belize Wins Over Montserrat

News Americas, COUVA, Trinidad, Thurs. June 17, 2011: Belize trounced Montserrat Wednesday in the first qualifying match for the 2014 World Cup in Trinidad. Deon McCaulay scored three goals for Belize to lead his side to a 5-2 victory in Ato Boldon Stadium. The second leg is set for the Belizean capital...

Defense Force of Belize Out Of CONCACAF Champions League

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Weds. May 18, 2011: Defense Force of Belize has been kicked out of the CONCACAF Champions League. The decision came after Defense Force failed to meet the tournament requirements regarding a suitable stadium for the competition and was disallowed from competing. This is the...

A Taste Of Belize

News Americas, Belmopan City, Belize, Fri. April 29, 2011: Foodies looking to sample Belizean cuisine can expect a blend that truly reflects the Central American, CARICOM nation’s diverse history and culture. The ethnic origins of some dishes can be found in the Belizean Garifuna tradition but one...

Several Caribbean Dignitaries Invited To Royal Wedding

News Americas, LONDON, England, Mon. April 25, 2011: Several Caribbean governor generals, premiers and prime ministers have made the coveted invitation list to the much-talked about Royal Wedding of the year. The Governor-Generals of Antigua and Barbuda, Jamaica, the Bahamas, Belize, Barbados, St Christopher...

Criminal Deportees To Latin America, Caribbean Pass 88 Thousand In Six Months

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. April 8, 2011: More than 88,000 criminal immigrants have already been deported back to Latin America and the Caribbean in just the past six months, New Americas has learnt. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deportation data obtained by NAN show that from the beginning...

Corruption – A Hindrance In Drug Fighting Efforts In Latin, Caribbean Nations – U.S.

News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Mar. 11, 2011: In several Latin American and Caribbean countries, corruption remains an obstacle in the fight against narco-trafficking, according to the U.S. State Department. The Department, in its latest International Narcotics Control Strategy Report, insists...

Latin American Is Still World’s Richest Person

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Thurs. Mar. 10, 2011: For a second consecutive year, a Latin American national has snagged the spot of world’s richest person. In a year when most people globally saw their saving and investments dwindle, Mexican tycoon Carlos Slim saw his personal fortune grow by some...

U.S. Apologizes To Belize-Born, U.S. Veteran Detained By Error

News Americas, SEATTLE, WA, Weds. Mar. 8, 2011: The Department of Homeland Security has issued a formal apology to a Belize-born, U.S. Army veteran who was imprisoned by Immigration and Customs Enforcement by mistake. The DHS was forced to say sorry to Rennison Castillo a naturalized United States citizen...

British Virgin Islands Now Primary Concern To U.S.

News Americas, WASHINGTON, D.C., Fri. Mar. 4, 2011: The United Kingdom’s overseas territory, the British Virgin Islands, has moved from an area of just “concern” to “primary concern” in the US’ latest money laundering report. The report released Thursday by the State Department, shows the...