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The Belize Times
Sunday, May 9, 2010
MEXICO PARTICIPATED AT THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURE AND TRADE SHOW 2010
Belmopan, 3 May 2010.- A large Mexican delegation participated for the second year at the National Agriculture and Trade Show 2010. The Mexican representatives set the “Mexican Pavillion” at the Agri Show which took place the 1 & 2 May 2010 in Belmopan. With the support of the Embassy of Mexico, more than 10 Mexican companies and organizations participated in this important Belizean event which is aimed at promoting
new developments and presenting innovative projects in agriculture and livestock in Belize. The 10 Mexican participants came from the states of Yucatan, Quintana Roo and Chiapas. From the state of Yucatan, Botanas y Frituras del Sureste La Lupita (crips and snacks maker), Representaciones del Sureste (juice producer), Fiestas Mexicanas (products for parties and piñatas manufacturer), Vega Consultores (health and skin care products),
plant) participated. Their presentation was sponsored by the Pymexporta Center from the Department of Economic Development of Yucatan and the Regional Office of ProMexico. The Quintana Roo based companies Hidroponia Maya, specialized in hydroponics agriculture and the Apiculture Cooperative La Flor del Tajonal were sponsored by the Department of Economic Development of the
State of Quintana Roo, while the State of Chiapas presented the wood handicraft enterprise Mariposa Azul. The Embassy of Mexico congratulates the Mexican participants and is grateful for the Government of Belize’s support. The Embassy also wishes to thank the Belizean public and the business community for their visit and interest in strengthening and extend trade relations between Mexico and Belize.
Belmopan, 3 May 2010.The Government of Mexico has implemented new rules for foreigners visiting Mexican territory, in order to eliminate requirements and simplify proceedings. These new rules are being applied at all Mexican borders. Among the new rules, Mexican immigration authorities presented a new universal immigration form to visit Mexico. All foreign visitors have to fill up this new form at the immigration office of any Mexican border every time they enter Mexico. Under the new system, Belizeans will be able to continue using their passports in order to visit Mexico without any visa requirement. Additionally, all visitors, including Belizeans, will have to fill up the new immigration form with basic personal information included in their passports, every time they enter Mexico. This new format, which is available in English and Spanish, can be obtained free of cost from the immigration office at the Mexican border in Chetumal. Each visitor will have to show their passport and the new immigration form to the immigration official who will process the entry in an electronic system. Belizean citizens who hold a border visitor’s card (FMVL) DO NOT have to fill up the new immigration form. This will mean a faster and expedite process to cross the border into Mexico. Belizeans are encouraged to apply for the FMVL card, which can be obtained only at the Mexican immigration office (INM) at the border. The card allows traveling within Quintana Roo, including Chetumal, Playa del Carmen and Cancun up to 3 consecutive days. Among order purposes, the new system that is being implemented in all Mexican borders will provide more security for the crossing of visitors, it will simplify and give more transparency to immigration proceedings, and it will also provide more legal certainty to foreign visitors. More information both in English and Spanish is provided at the Mexican immigration
authority’s web site: www.inami. gob.mx For further information
in Belize, please contact the Embassy of Mexico, at 223-0193 or 223-0194, write to consular@
embamex.bz or visit the Embassy’s web page at www.sre.gob.mx/ belice/
MEXICO IMPLEMENTS NEW IMMIGRATION RULES
PRESS RELEASE SMART THANKS All CUSTOMERS (May 4, 2010) The Management and Employees of Smart would like to express our sincere gratitude for the overwhelming support shown by thousands of eager customers at our Agric Booth, showrooms and agents countrywide. The success of last weekend’s promotion was evident by the large crowds that braved the heat and lined up from early to take advantage of our special deals and offers. SMART thanks all new customers who traded-in their phones gotten from the competition and decided to join the Smart family! To our customers who upgraded, we want to congratulate and thank you for your loyalty and for recognizing that SMART is the company that gives Value for Money and provides Better Coverage in More Places. SMART continues in its commitment to provide the best and most affordable telecommunication services throughout Belize!
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