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Bankers bet billions on new wave of debt-for-nature deals

The Galapagos Islands, whose thousands of unique species inspired Darwin's theory of evolution, have incalculable ecological value. But what are they worth?

Reuters

‘Come to Germany and learn’: Albanian PM criticises UK’s immigration stance

Edi Rama tells press conference in Berlin that UK rhetoric sounds like ‘screams from a madhouse’

The Guardian - UK

Two November hurricanes pose rare threat at end of 2022 Atlantic season

Hurricane Lisa, which has battered Belize, formed at same time as Martin, now over Atlantic, for only third time since records began

The Guardian - US

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Belize rejects idea of ‘inhumane’ Rwanda-style asylum deal with UK

‘We will not agree to accept exported migrants – that is inhumane’

The Independent UK

Hurricane Lisa makes landfall in Belize, weakens to TS

Hurricane Lisa has weakened into a tropical storm after making landfall near Belize City in the Central American nation of Belize, and moved inland

The Independent UK

Lisa weakens to tropical storm after leaving Belize's main port in dark

Lisa weakened into a tropical storm as it moved across Belize Wednesday, leaving much of the country's largest city in the dark, although there were no reports of deaths or major damage so far in the Caribbean nation famed for its tourist appeal.

Reuters

Hurricane Lisa headed toward Belize; Martin also forecast to become hurricane

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The sixth and seventh hurricanes of the season formed Wednesday, with Hurricane Lisa developing in the Caribbean and Hurricane Martin forming in the north-central Atlantic Ocean.

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Hurricane Lisa heads toward Belize coast in Central America

Tropical Storm Lisa has strengthened into a Category 1 hurricane in the western Caribbean as it heads for an expected landfall in Belize

The Independent UK

Tropical Storms Martin and Lisa forecast to turn into hurricanes. Where are they headed?

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Martin formed in the central northern Atlantic on Tuesday morning, far from any land, and is forecast to turn into a hurricane by Wednesday night.

Miami Herald

Caribbean storm Lisa headed for Belize to become hurricane

Tropical Storm Lisa will become a hurricane overnight, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) forecast on Tuesday, as the churning weather system is likely to provoke "life-threatening" storm surges in Belize, Honduras and parts of Mexico.

Reuters

Newly formed Tropical Storm Martin, along with Lisa, forecast to turn into hurricanes

MIAMI — Tropical Storm Martin formed in the central northern Atlantic Tuesday morning, far from any land, and is forecast to turn into a hurricane by Wednesday night.

Miami Herald

How debt-for-climate swaps can help solve low-income countries' fiscal and environmental challenges at the same time

Barbados Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley spoke passionately to the United Nations General Assembly in September about the mounting debt many developing countries are shouldering and its increasing impact on their ability to thrive.

The Conversation

Putting King Charles III on British currency bucks a global trend to honor diverse national heroes on coins and bills

For more than 60 years, the image of Queen Elizabeth II graced the currencies of the United Kingdom as well as some of the Commonwealth nations. During her historic reign she appeared on at least 33 different currencies globally, a Guinness World Record. This includes not only money in the…

The Conversation

U.S. IRS identifies 79 tax fugitives in Mexico, neighbors

The Internal Revenue Service's Criminal Investigation unit said on Thursday it has located 79 tax evasion fugitives in Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras in the first year of a new extradition initiative.

Reuters

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The Conversation

Heavy mercury contamination at Maya sites reveals a deep historic legacy

Mercury is a toxic heavy metal. When leached into the natural environment, it accumulates and builds up through food chains, ultimately threatening human health and ecosystems.

The Independent UK

What will happen to Commonwealth realms now Charles is King?

Commonwealth realms now have King Charles III as their head of state – but will any follow Barbados’s lead and become a republic?

Daily Mirror

Two countries consider becoming republics after Queen's death

Antigua and Barbuda announced plans to hold a referendum over whether or not to become a republic after Queen Elizabeth II's passing, while Belize is set to hold a constitutional review on the matter

The Guardian - UK

Young people are ignorant about British colonial history

Letter: Students learn little about the British empire and its far-reaching impact, says Elizabeth Graham

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Manchester Evening News

Who was John McAfee of Netflix's new documentary Running With The Devil?

The controversial tech tycoon's several offences include tax evasion, wrongful death and wearing a thong on his face instead of a face mask

Tribune News Service

4 places to discover the Mayan world in Mexico and Central America

Mexico, Belize, El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras are celebrating three decades of founding the Mayan World Organization (Organización Mundo Maya), which focuses on improving the quality of life of the region's residents through sustainable tourism policies.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Chemical Tanker, Cargo Ship Crash near Southwestern Japan

A Japanese chemical tanker ship crashed into a cargo ship off the coast of southwestern Japan, the coast guard said Saturday. No one was injured among the six Japanese crew aboard Ryoshinmaru, the tanker, and 14 Chinese crew aboard the Belize-registered cargo ship, Xin Hai 99, The Associated Press said.…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Two More Ships Depart From Ukraine, Says Turkey’s Defense Ministry

Two more ships left from Ukraine's Black Sea ports on Friday, Turkey's defense ministry said, bringing the total number of ships to depart the country under a UN-brokered deal to 14 and marking the first export of wheat. Belize-flagged Sormovsky left Ukraine's Chornomorsk port, carrying 3,050 tons of wheat to…

Daily Mirror

Skill Prince George can master at his new school to carry on tradition from William and Charles

Prince George looks set to start at Lambrook School in September - meaning he will be able to master a skill to carry on a family tradition

Daily Mirror

Ancient half-blind Arctic shark that can live for 500 years found in the Caribbean

The rarely-seen Greenland shark was found swimming off the coast of Belize in what was described as the first-ever reported sighting of the fish in western Caribbean waters

Benzinga

Why This Country Put Cannabis Legalization Bill On Hold? What Is Wrong With New Zealand Medical Marijuana Scheme & More Reg Updates

Philippines’ Bill To Legalize Medical Marijuana Gaining Support

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