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Hurricane Relief Donation from Brazil

May 2, 2023 - Today, the Government of Belize received hurricane relief items from the people and Government of the Federative Republic of Brazil through the Brazilian Cooperation Agency.

Hon. Elvia Vega Samos, Minister of State in the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples' Affairs, received the donation from H.E. Agemar de Mendonça Sanctos, Brazil’s Ambassador to Belize.

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5 FEB 2023

Valued at an estimated US$33,000, the relief items include food packs, hygiene kits, and 500 kg of dehydrated nutritional soups.

During the handing-over ceremony, representatives of both governments spoke about the importance of helping each other during times of need. Belize expressed gratitude to the people and Government of Brazil for their generosity which contributed to the continued support of families impacted by Hurricane Lisa.

Also present were Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, in her capacity as the Chair of the Foreign Assistance Committee of NEMO, and Marconi Leal, Jr., Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples' Affairs.

Notice to all Agents of Government Lotteries: Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery and Ordinary Lottery

Belmopan, April 26, 2023.

The Lotteries Committee hereby informs the public, all agents, and sub- agents of the Government Lotteries (Boledo, Jackpot, and Ordinary lotteries) that Brad’s Gaming Group Limited’s (BGGL) exclusive license to administer the Government Lotteries has been revoked effective May 2, 2023.

Given the revocation BGGL’s exclusive license, all agents are hereby advised that as of May 2, 2023, they too are prohibited from selling Government Lotteries. Anyone caught promoting or selling any government lottery from this date onward without a valid license will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The public will be advised when the Government Lotteries will resume normal activity. If you have any queries, kindly send your concerns to the Lotteries Secretary at BelizeInvestment@invest.gov.bz.

The Lotteries Committee and the Ministry of Investment thanks the public for its understanding and continued cooperation.

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Notice to all Agents of Government Lotteries: Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery and Ordinary Lottery

Notice to all Agents of Government Lotteries: Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery and Ordinary Lottery

Belize City. April 26, 2023

Belize City. April 26, 2023

The Lotteries Committee hereby informs the general public, all agents, and sub-agents of the Government Lotteries (Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery, and Ordinary Lottery) that Brad’s Gaming Group Limited’s (BGGL) exclusive license to administer the Government Lotteries has been revoked effective May 2nd, 2023.

The Lotteries Committee hereby informs the general public, all agents, and sub-agents of the Government Lotter ies (Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery, and Ordinary Lottery) that Brad’s Gaming Group Limited’s (BGGL) exclusive license to administer the Government Lotteries has been revoked effective May 2nd, 2023

We advise all agents that as of May 2nd, 2023, that given the revocation of the exclusive license to BGGL, that they too are prohibited from selling Government Lotteries (Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery, and Ordinary Lottery). Anyone caught promoting or selling any government lottery from this date onward without a valid license will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

We advise all agents that as of May 2nd, 2023, that given the revocation of the exclusive license to BGGL, that they too are prohibited from selling Government Lotteries (Boledo Lottery, Jackpot Lottery, and Ordinary Lottery). Anyone caught promoting or selling any government lottery from this date onward without a valid license will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.

The public will be advised when the Government Lotteries will resume normal activity. If you have any queries, kindly send your concerns to the Lotteries Secretary at BelizeInvestment@invest.gov.bz . The Lotteries Committee and the Ministry would like to thank the public for its understanding and continued cooperation.

The public will be advised when the Government Lotteries will resume normal activity. If you have any queries, kindly send your concerns to the Lotteries Secretary at BelizeInvestment@invest.gov.bz . The Lotteries Committee and the Ministry would like to thank the public for its understanding and continued cooperation.