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Friday, 19 August 2011
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S&P cuts Belize after acquisition of power utility
Standard & Poor's on Thursday downgraded Belize by one notch after the government acquired a 70 percent stake in the distressed utility Belize Electricity. S&P cut Belize's foreign-currency credit rating to B-minus from B, saying the acquisition increased government liabilities, adding to the country's fiscal problems. The outlook on the new rating is stable.
More information on reuters.com
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Wednesday, 15 September 2010
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Small county's officials gather for Isle of Man course
Ministers and finance officials from some of the world's smallest countries are visiting the Isle of Man to learn how to boost their economies.
They are attending a nine-day course developed by the Manx government, World Bank and Oxford University.
It promotes sustainable development of small economies and their effective integration into the global economy.
Delegates from countries including the Maldives, Belize and Swaziland are all taking part in the seminars.
Academics from Oxford, Harvard and other leading universities are lecturing at the event, along with representatives of the World Bank and IMF.
More information on BBC
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Wednesday, 20 January 2010
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Caribbean fears witchhunt in tax haven crackdown
PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad (Reuters) - The Caribbean has tried for years to shed its image as a refuge for tax dodgers and money launderers where travelers arriving with large amounts of cash were welcomed with open arms and even offered police escorts to their local bank.
But suspicions about the region's booming offshore banking and financial sector still run deep.
"If it was not for bank secrecy, the offshore havens in the Caribbean would be fishing communities again," said Charles Intriago, a former U.S. federal prosecutor and money laundering expert, who publishes a website for law enforcement officials about asset forfeiture.
"You've got to be a Houdini to get out from the clutches of the iron-clad secrecy that these offshore centers provide to their customer," he said. "It's an outrage that these facilities are allowed to exist."
Members of the Caribbean's financial and political elite bristle at suggestions that lax regulatory systems and tax avoidance schemes allow them to attract foreign capital that might otherwise be directed elsewhere.
More information on reuters.com
Thursday, 05 November 2009
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Political parties in Global
OPEC The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)
G20 major economies Group of Twenty Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors
ASEAN The Association of Southeast Asian Nations
BRIC BRIC or BRICs is an acronym that refers to the fast growing developing economies of Brazil, Russia, India, and China.
International Monetary Fund The International Monetary Fund (IMF)
European Union Support the EU.
NATO Support the NATO.
The United Nations The United Nations (UN)
Wednesday, 29 July 2009
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The popularity of politics in Belize
Belize is a parliamentary democracy, a Commonwealth realm, and therefore a member of the Commonwealth of Nations.
The structure of government is based on the British parliamentary system, and the legal system is modeled on the common law of England. The current head of state is Elizabeth II, Queen of Belize. Since the Queen primarily resides in the United Kingdom, she is represented in Belize by the Governor-General. However, the cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of Belize, who is head of government, acting as advisors to the Governor-General, in practice exercise executive authority. Cabinet ministers are members of the majority political party in parliament and usually hold elected seats within it concurrent with their cabinet positions.
The bicameral National Assembly of Belize is composed of a House of Representatives and a Senate. The thirty-one members of the House are popularly elected to a maximum five-year term and introduce legislation affecting the development of Belize. The Governor-General appoints the twelve members of the Senate, with a Senate president selected by the members. The Senate is responsible for debating and approving bills passed by the House.
John Briceño Former Deputy Prime Minister (from 1998 to 2007), and since 2008 he has been the leader of the People's United Party (PUP). John Briceño is ready for your opinion, support and vote. Vote online NOW! ElectionsMeter is intended for the world´s public to express personal affections and free opinion of every person towards politics and politicians.
Colville Young The Governor General of Belize, and also patron of the Scout Association of Belize. Colville Young is ready for your opinion, support and vote. Vote online NOW! ElectionsMeter is intended for the world´s public to express personal affections and free opinion of every person towards politics and politicians.
Dean Barrow Belizean politician and the Prime Minister of Belize. Dean Barrow is ready for your opinion, support and vote. Vote online NOW! ElectionsMeter is intended for the world´s public to express personal affections and free opinion of every person towards politics and politicians.
Said Musa Belizean lawyer and politician. He was the Prime Minister of Belize from August 28, 1998 to February 8, 2008. Said Musa is ready for your opinion, support and vote. Vote online NOW! ElectionsMeter is intended for the world´s public to express personal affections and free opinion of every person towards politics and politicians.
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