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U.S. Embassy Belmopan Awards US$710,000 to Civil Society Organizations at Grants Award Ceremony

Belmopan – U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan awarded grant recipients of the 2022 Central America Regional Security Initiative – Economic Support Fund (CARSI-ESF) and Fiscal Transparency and Innovation Fund at a ceremony held today at the Ambassador’s Residence. The recipients will partner with government agencies on projects to build the capacity of public officers and civil ...
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United States Provides Humanitarian Assistance to Belize

Belmopan – In two separate ceremonies today in Belmopan, U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan donated equipment and supplies to Ministry of Health and Wellness and to Belize Fire Department to help both with providing lifesaving care to the Belizean public. The two donations were both made through the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Humanitarian Assistance Program, coordinated ...
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Donation of Buildings and Vehicles Broadens U.S. Security Assistance to Belize

Belmopan – As U.S. support to bolster regional security continues, U.S. Ambassador Michelle Kwan commemorated the donation of five buildings, a fleet of vehicles, and office equipment to the Belize Police Department. At a ceremony held at the Police Headquarters, Minister of Home Affairs Hon. Kareem Musa and Police Commissioner Chester Williams received the donation ...
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Designation of Former Belizean Minister John Saldivar for Involvement in Significant Corruption  

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON Designation of Former Belizean Minister John Birchman Saldivar for Involvement in Significant Corruption The United States is designating former Belizean Minister John Birchman Saldivar for his involvement in significant corruption. Specifically, Saldivar accepted bribes for the improper acquisition of Belizean immigration documents ...
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