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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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06BELIZE1047 FINAL CABLE FROM BELIZE CITY
[...] This cable marks the closing of the era of U.S. diplomatic and consular representation in Belize City. After nearly 160 years in this small town on the Caribbean Sea, the U.S. Embassy and staff will relocate 55 miles inland up a two-lane road into the rainforest to the capital city, Belmopan. [...]
2006-11-15 14:02:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDABLD ASEC PREL BH
06BELIZE105BELIZE: 30 DAYS OUT - NATIONAL MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
[...] In the run up to country-wide municipal elections on March 1, neither of the major political parties appears to have a clear hold on what they consider to be their main constituencies. The Belize City mayoral race looks to be a dead heat. Recent unseasonable heavy rains and road erosion, in [...]
2006-02-02 15:00:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON BH
06BELIZE106THE JANUARY 30 P5+2 STATEMENT DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2006-02-02 15:00:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPARM KNNP PREL IR EU AORC BH
06BELIZE117BELIZE: THREE AMCITS ACQUITTED OF TRAFFICKING
[...] (U) In October 2003, in the remote southern Belize town of Punta Gorda, three American citizens were charged with unlawful carnal knowledge and trafficking-in-persons. After over three years of postponed trials the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped the cases against all three. On [...]
2006-02-06 16:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN SOCI PGOV PREL PINR BH
06BELIZE147 BELIZE: UNESCO CONVENTION ON CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS
[...] The United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Convention on the Protection and Promotion of the Diversity of Cultural Expressions (the Convention) has not been included on the agenda for cabinet discussion or the next meeting of the Belizean National Assembly. [...]
2006-02-14 21:21:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD SCUL UNESCO BH
06BELIZE198 BELIZE: RUN-UP TO THE MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) The ruling Peoples United Party (PUP) recently had manifesto launches in nine municipalities. The Belize City event focused on lower taxes, more jobs and good governance. Some observers have contrasted the PUP's event with the more subdued UDP Plan of Action launch (REF A). Leader of [...]
2006-03-01 17:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KWMN ECON PINR BH
06BELIZE200BELIZE: SIXTH ANNUAL ANTI-TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS
[...] (U) The following responses are keyed to Ref A "Checklist" paragraphs 21-24. 2. (SBU) Para 21: Overview of Belize's activities to eliminate trafficking in persons: A. Belize is a transit and destination country for international trafficked men, women and children, though apparently [...]
2006-03-01 17:13:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF BH
06BELIZE211OPPOSITION DOMINATES BELIZE'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
[...] (U) The opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) dominated Belize's March 1 municipal elections. The UDP won eight of nine mayoral races, and garnered 56 of 58 councilor seats. Prior to the elections, the PUP controlled six of nine municipalities. Many races were close, and voter turnout ra [...]
2006-03-03 16:34:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KWMN PINR BH
06BELIZE230BELIZE: RELATIONS ESTABLISHED WITH OMAN
[...] (U) Belize established diplomatic relations with the Sultanate of Oman on March 3, in New York. Charge d' Affairs, Janine Coye-Felson, of the Belize Mission to the United Nations signed on behalf of Belize. The Government of Belize (GoB) stated that establishment of relations with Oman is a [...]
2006-03-13 21:19:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR ECON BH
06BELIZE237BELIZE: FIRST WOMAN MAYOR FOR BELIZE CITY SEEMS TO
[...] (U) Zenaida Moya, the second woman mayor in Belizean history (after current United Democratic Party (UDP) Mayor Elsa Paz of San Pedro),was inaugurated on Thursday March 9. She is the first woman to become mayor of Belize City -- the largest urban area in the nation -- and also its first UDP [...]
2006-03-16 13:51:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL KWMN PINR BH
06BELIZE248BELIZE RESPONSE US-CARICOM MINISTERIAL INITATIVE ON
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, post passed non-paper and draft Initiative concerning the U.S.-CARICOM Initiative to Combat Illicit Trafficking in Arms (CITIA) to CEO Lawrence Sylvester of the Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and to North American Desk Officer Aisha Borland. 2. (SBU) Borland no [...]
2006-03-17 20:43:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC PARM PREL MASS OAS XL BH
06BELIZE250BELIZE WILL NOT ATTEND OAS CICTE VI
[...] (U) Per reftel A, in response to post's inquiry, the Government of Belize (GOB) indicates that it will not send a delegation to the Sixth Regular Session of CICTE in Bogota, Columbia. GOB did send Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ministry of Home Affairs Alan Usher to the conference last [...]
2006-03-17 20:55:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPTER PREL ECON MARR MASS CVIS OAS VE BH
06BELIZE269BELIZE: RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE OPPOSING RESOLUTION TO
[...] (U) Per reftel, post PolOff delivered demarche to Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Desk Officer for Central America - Guatemala, Taiwan and the Caribbean Alphonso Gahona. 2. (SBU) Gahona sought information from the Belize Mission to the United Nations (UN) on the proposed resolution [...]
2006-03-23 16:19:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECLAC BH
06BELIZE272BELIZE: MESSAGE ON HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH HAMAS
[...] (SBU) Per reftel PolOff delivered demarche to Ministry of Foreign Affairs, U.S. Desk Officer Gianni Avila with a copy of enclosed unclassified statement. 2. (SBU) Avila stated that MFA had no comment at this time. ------- Comment ------- 3. (SBU) Annually, during September National [...]
2006-03-24 12:34:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL BH
06BELIZE282BELIZE: ALLEGATIONS MADE AGAINST FORMER BELIZE CITY
[...] (U) The recently replaced mayor of Belize City faces allegations of financial improprieties during his final days in office. Separately, the new mayor of Orange Walk Town has announced a financial audit to clean house. The allegations of corruption come as no surprise in the wake of recent [...]
2006-03-27 20:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR SOCI EFIN BH
06BELIZE289BELIZE: SOLICITOR GENERAL ACCUSED OF VIOLATING CODE
[...] (SBU) In December 2005, the watchdog group the Association of Concerned Belizeans (ACB) called for an investigation of the privatization of the Belize Companies Registry (BELIPO) alleging possible unethical actions by Solicitor General Elston Kaseke, Minister of Foreign Affairs Godfrey Smith a [...]
2006-03-29 15:47:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
06BELIZE331BELIZE: AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CITED AS SUCCESSFUL IN
[...] (U) Local media outlets have reported the arrest and charging of a 69 year old German-born naturalized Belizean on rape and two counts of trafficking-in-persons charges. On April 10, Henry Stein was charged for having sexual relations and taking nude photographs of a 12 year old girl on two [...]
2006-04-18 12:13:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KWMN SOCI PGOV PREL PINR BH
06BELIZE341BELIZE: CABINET RESHUFFLE
[...] (C) In an effort to shore up his Government's diminished popularity, Prime Minister Said Musa has re-shuffled his Cabinet, reintegrating popular members of the ruling People's United Party (PUP). Whether Musa can restore the PUP's fortunes in time for the next national elections, which must [...]
2006-04-20 20:17:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR SNAR ECON EFIN EIND EPET BH
06BELIZE358BELIZE: DEMARCHE DELIVERED REGARDING VENEZUELAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-04-25 22:05:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALOVIP PGOV PREL PTER BH
06BELIZE369BELIZE: UPDATED BIO OF NEW MINISTER OF FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) Eamon Harrison Courtenay, DOB: 11 June 1960, married to Denise Courtenay (nee Mitchell) with two children: Gavin Harrison and Alyson Giselle, was appointed as Minister of Foreign Affairs and Trade on 11 APR 2006 and re-appointed Senator on 18 APR 2006. From 2003 to August 2004 Courtenay [...]
2006-04-27 15:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
06BELIZE379BELIZE BECOMES EARLY MEMBER TO THE LATIN AMERICAN
[...] SUMMARY. On April 26, Prime Minister the Right Honorable Said Musa and Regional Representative of Save the Children - Sweden Per Tamm signed an agreement to implement Belizean cooperation in the Latin American Network for Missing persons (aka Red Latinoamericanos Desaparecidos). The signing [...]
2006-04-28 17:57:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM SOCI PGOV PREL PINR KWMN BH
06BELIZE434BELIZE: SOLICITOR GENERAL KASEKE ON THE WAY OUT
[...] (U) The contract of Solicitor General Elson Kaseke will not be renewed; Attorney General Francis Fonseca made the announcement at a press conference on May 11. Fonseca cited Kaseke's legal successes for Belize and competence as an attorney, but said that it had been a mutual decision, and "Mr [...]
2006-05-15 20:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR SNAR CJAN SOCI KJUS KCRM BH
06BELIZE459(C) BELIZE: FOREIGN MINISTER MAINTAINS GOB NOT
[...] (C) Over a private luncheon on May 18, the Government of Belize (GoB)'s Minister of Foreign Affairs Eamon Courtenay indicated the following to Ambassador Dieter: (A) He wanted "to make clear" that Belize was not actively lobbying other CARICOM members to vote against Guatemala's election [...]
2006-05-23 20:42:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PBTS UNSC BH GU VZ
06BELIZE471BELIZE: DEMARCHE IN ADVANCE OF NAM MINISTERIAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-26 15:46:00Embassy BelmopanSECRETKNNP PREL AORC UNSC IEAB BH
06BELIZE472BELIZE: DEMARCHE SEEKING PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR IRAQI
[...] No summary [...]
2006-05-26 16:00:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALKDEM KPAO PREL PGOV BH
06BELIZE481BELIZE: DEMARCHE DELIVERED PSI OEG MEETING
[...] Per reftel, post delivered points to Aiesha Borland, desk officer of Belize's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 24, 2006. 2. Post sent certified copy of Embassy diplomatic note 057, Government of Belize diplomatic notes 539 dated October 19, 2005, and 464 dated September 5, 2005, togeth [...]
2006-05-31 21:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC PARM BH
06BELIZE486BELIZE: DELIVERY OF POINTS ON IRAN STATEMENT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-02 19:03:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PARM BH IR
06BELIZE487DEMARCHE: TESTING CARICOM CONSENSUS IN SUPPORT OF
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-02 19:27:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL UNSC PBTS OAS BH GT VZ XL
06BELIZE491BELIZE: WILL GOB SELL ITS WHALING VOTE?
[...] (SBU) In recent weeks media speculation has increased as to how Belize will vote in the upcoming International Whaling Conference (IWC). Belize is a member of the IWC, which is scheduled to meet in June. The Government of Belize (GOB) is in arrears in payment of its dues (REF A),and last ye [...]
2006-06-06 15:41:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIS PGOV PREL SENV JA TW BH
06BELIZE499BELIZE: ATTENDANCE AT PSI HIGH-LEVEL POLITICAL
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-07 19:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDMNUC KNNP PARM US PL XX BH
06BELIZE502BELIZE: DEMARCHE FOR PROFESSOR RUTH WEDGWOOD'S
[...] (U) Per reftel, PolOff delivered demarche to Ambassador Amalia Mai, CEO of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Belize MFA U.N Desk Officer Alphonso Gahona. Mai stated that she would pass along the diplomatic note and Professor Wedgwood's C.V. to the Minister of Foreign Affairs. 2. [...]
2006-06-07 19:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM US UNHRC BH
06BELIZE506BELIZE: DEMARCHE TO BENEFICIARIES OF CBTPA
[...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche to Ambassador Amalia Mai, CEO of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Nancy Namis, Director General of the Belize Directorate for Foreign Trade. Post will report any substantive GOB response. DIETER [...]
2006-06-07 19:12:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD BB GY GJ JM NS TD WTRO BH
06BELIZE518BELIZE: DEMARCHE DELIVERED HCOC - ENCOURAGING
[...] (SBU) Per reftel post delivered demarche and non-paper points to CEO of the Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs Amalia Mai and United Nations Desk Officer Alphonso Gahona. Post will report any response. DIETER [...]
2006-06-12 17:47:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MNUC KSCA ETTC TSPA BH
06BELIZE530BELIZE: FOLLOW-UP DEMARCHE ON NAM STATEMENT ON IRAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-14 14:34:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC IAEA KNNP UNSC IR BH
06BELIZE532BELIZE: DEMARCHE TO NAM/G-77 ON UN REFORM: NAM
[...] Per reftel, post delivered demarche talking points to Aiesha Borland and Gianni Avila Desk Officers of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on May 24, 2006. Belize Desk officer responsible for U.N affairs Alphonso Gahona was on leave, and neither Borland nor Avila had any immediate comment. [...]
2006-06-14 16:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAMGT AORC UNGA BH
06BELIZE533BELIZE: 2006 TIP REPORT DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (SBU) Per reftel, post delivered, on June 5, report and talking points to CEO Ambassador Amalia Mai and U.N. Desk Officer Alphonso Gahona of Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Together with the report, PolOff presented the 60- day mini-plan. Mai's reaction was polite but muted; she noted, [...]
2006-06-14 16:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN PREL PGOV SMIG VZ CU BH
06BELIZE543BELIZE: SHIP REGISTRY RESPONSE TO CURTAILING THE
[...] (S) Following the demarche of March 30, the MFA referred questions (reftel) to the Belizean ship registry company, IMMARBE (International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize),which has provided post a copy of its reply to the MFA: BEGIN TEXT ---------- We refer to your fax transmission date [...]
2006-06-16 16:49:00Embassy BelmopanSECRETPARM PREL KN KNNP MNUC EWWT PHSA BH
06BELIZE562(C) BELIZE: PM MUSA ON GUATEMALA-VENEZUELA UNSC
[...] (C) Belize appreciates U.S. assurances that its recent TIP Tier 3 ranking is not linked to its unwillingness to support Guatemala's candidacy for a seat on the UNSC, and will make a concerted effort to implement the 60-day mini-plan, according to Prime Minister (PM) Said Musa. Guatemala sh [...]
2006-06-23 15:27:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PBTS SMIG UNSC KWMN OAS BH GU
06BELIZE844 BELIZE JOINS CENTRAL AMERICAN BANK FOR ECONOMIC
[...] On September 25, local media reported that the GoB - in an effort to access more capital from foreign sources - indicated its intent to join the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI). With over $4.5 billion in assets and an additional $5 billion in cash available to its membe [...]
2006-09-26 20:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN BH
06BELIZE937BELIZE: GOB CONSTRUCTING HOLDING TANKS FOR
[...] On October 18, Econ FSN spoke with Zaid Flores, General Manager of the Belize Banana Grower's Association and one of three owners/directors of the Big Creek Port, who confirmed that the Government of Belize (GoB) has contracted the services of the Big Creek Port to handle all on-ground logisti [...]
2006-10-25 22:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ENRG EPET PREL SOCI BH
06BELIZE96BELIZE: BIO OF NEW TAIWAN AMBASSADOR
[...] (SBU) Summary. The Embassy of Taiwan announced the appointment Joseph Ting Shih as the new Ambassador to Belize. Shih comes from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New Zealand, and is expected to arrive within the next week. End Summary. 2. (SBU) Shih's curriculum vitae is: Educ [...]
2006-01-31 21:14:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR ECON NZ AIT BH
06BELIZE960 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to 2. (U) The bulbs, manufactured by Phillips, would cost roughly BZ $4.5 3. (SBU/NF) Comment. Based on recent press coverage of the Energy Sav DIETER [...]
2006-10-31 18:31:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE961 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to 2. (U) The bulbs, manufactured by Phillips, would cost roughly BZ $4.5 3. (SBU/NF) Comment. Based on recent press coverage of the Energy Sav DIETER [...]
2006-10-31 18:35:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE963 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to 2. (U) The bulbs, manufactured by Phillips, would cost roughly BZ $4.5 3. (SBU/NF) Comment. Based on recent press coverage of the Energy Sav DIETER [...]
2006-10-31 18:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE964 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to 2. (U) The bulbs, manufactured by Phillips, would cost roughly BZ $4.5 3. (SBU/NF) Comment. Based on recent press coverage of the Energy Sav DIETER [...]
2006-10-31 18:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE966 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to 2. (U) The bulbs, manufactured by Phillips, would cost roughly BZ $4.5 3. (SBU) Comment. Based on recent press coverage of the Energy Saving DIETER [...]
2006-11-01 13:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE968 HOW MANY BELIZEANS DOES IT TAKE TO SCREW IN A LIGHTBULB?
[...] (SBU) In an effort to fulfill its 2003 election campaign promise to lower BelizeansQ electricity bills, Prime Minister Said Musa announced plans to replace traditional incandescent light bulbs with energy-efficient fluorescent ones in every home in the country. The Cuban government donated 30 [...]
2006-11-01 13:32:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE970 BELIZEAN CHILDREN SEXUALLY EXPLOITED, ILO/IPEC SAYS
[...] According to the National Committee for Families and Children (NCFC the results of its study on the commercial sexual exploitation of child and adolescents (CSEC) in Belize Q conducted in cooperation with the International Labour OfficeQs (ILO) International Programme on the Elimination of Chi [...]
2006-11-01 21:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM SOCI KOCI KCRM BH
06BELIZE971 GLENN GODFREY MADE ME DO IT!
[...] (U) Summary. On the first day of testimony at the resumed Developm Finance Corporation (DFC) investigative hearings, former general manage Roberto Bautista said that changes in policy left the Corporation vulne to significant losses. Lending policies were Qrelaxed,Q and the DFC Bo instructed [...]
2006-11-01 21:06:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV PREL BH
06BELIZE973 GLENN GODFREY MADE ME DO IT!
[...] (U) Summary. On the first day of testimony at the resumed Development Finance Corporation (DFC) investigative hearings, former general manager Roberto Bautista said that changes in policy left the Corporation vulnerable to significant losses. Lending policies were "relaxed," and the DFC Boar [...]
2006-11-02 19:42:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV PREL BH
06BELMOPAN56TERRORIST FINANCE: DOMESTIC USG DESIGNATIONS DELIVERED TO
[...] Per reftel, on December 7 poloff delivered domestic USG designations of Hizballah-related individuals/entities in the Tri-Border Area to Ambassador Amalia Mai, Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. Copies of the designations were also delivered to Geral [...]
2006-12-07 19:45:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ETTC KTFN PREL PTER BH
06BELMOPAN66BELIZE: PARLIAMENT APPROVES BROV LOAN AND "SUPER BOND" AS
[...] Summary: The House of Representatives and the Senate met in emergency sessions on December 8 and 11, respectively, and approved a second USD 25 million loan from the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela (BROV) (ref A) and the issuance of new bonds equivalent to USD 565 million. These two financi [...]
2006-12-14 21:15:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EAID PGOV PREL SOCI BH
06BELMOPAN75 CHAIRMAN OF DFC COMMISSION OF INQUIRY DIES IN CUBA
[...] On December 13, local media reported that David Price, Chairman of the Commission of Inquiry charged with investigating the financial dealings of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC),died in Cuba. Price, who suffered from diabetes, flew by air ambulance to Cuba on November 13 to seek tr [...]
2006-12-18 17:47:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV PGOV BH
07BELMOPAN121BELIZE: SUCCESS OF SUPERBOND EXCHANGE OFFER DAMPENS RUMOR
[...] Summary: On January 31, the Government of Belize announced a USD 565 million bond exchange offer (ref A) that has given the government relief from sovereign debt default and has dampened rumors of early general elections. The new 2007/2008 budget is expected on March 2 and will be the first t [...]
2007-02-21 18:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON EAID PGOV PREL SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN13 BELIZE - TIC FOLLOW UP
[...] Per reftel, Post contacted the Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA),the Directorate of Foreign Trade, and the Belize Intellectual Property Office (BELIPO) to inform them of the proposed DVCs and to confirm the existence of DVC capabilities in country. Although Post has received no formal [...]
2007-01-11 12:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD BH
07BELMOPAN131 BELIZE: FORMER AMBASSADOR CAUGHT SMUGGLING CASH
[...] (U) A former Belizean Ambassador to Guatemala is facing accusations of using his diplomatic credentials to facilitate international money laundering after he was caught trying to enter Panama with a huge amount of undeclared U.S. cash. Moises Cal had also served in the Foreign Ministry as Am [...]
2007-02-23 14:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYSNAR PREL ECON BH
07BELMOPAN150 BELIZE - SEVENTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP)
[...] (U) Responses are keyed to the checklist (paras 27-32) in Ref. A. 2. (SBU) Overview of BelizeQs Activities to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons A. Belize is a transit and destination country for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. Trafficking occurs within the countr [...]
2007-03-02 22:00:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH
07BELMOPAN17 FOLLOW UP TO BELIZE UPDATES ON WORST FORMS OF CHILD LABOR
[...] Since the submission of Ref. B, the Government of Belize (GoB) has provided additional information to Post on its efforts to combat the worst forms of child labor. Post believes it is important that these additional points be included in any reporting on child labor in Belize. 2. The GoB [...]
2007-01-11 21:11:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI USAID BH
07BELMOPAN179BELMOPAN: PLANNED PROTESTS AND STRIKE SCHDULED
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Belize's national unions have planned a protest at the Belize National Assembly this morning, March 16, 2007, during scheduled budget debates. Radio announcements last night stated the nationwide strikes that had been discussed would also commence. While the size of the protest [...]
2007-03-16 14:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC PGOV ELAB BH
07BELMOPAN184BELIZE LABOR UNION PROTEST FIZZLES
[...] Labor unionists staged a protest on March 16 in front of the National Assembly building while parliament was in session debating the government's FY 2007/2008 budget. 2. The National Trade Union Congress (NTUC) organized the demonstration in opposition to the budget and to protest the Min [...]
2007-03-16 22:38:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDELAB PREL PGOV ECON ASEC BH
07BELMOPAN185BELMOPAN - UPDATE ON BELMOPAN PROTEST; SO FAR VERY
[...] (U) SUMMARY: As of 1530 local (1730 EDT),Te planned protest at Belize National Assembly in Belmopan (REF A) is still in process, and has been peaceful. The protest will likely continue until the National Assembly completes debate this evening. Utilities so far have not been interrupted. The [...]
2007-03-16 22:38:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC ELAB PGOV BH
07BELMOPAN225HIV/AIDS IN BELIZE
[...] Summary: A forum on HIV/AIDS funding addressed an overview of the epidemic in Belize, a critique of the government's response, and an assessment of current challenges. Donor groups agreed to work together to prod the government towards a more effective delivery of HIV/AIDS services. End Sum [...]
2007-03-29 16:02:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI EAID PGOV PREL BH
07BELMOPAN287BELIZE: OPPOSITION LEADER DISCUSSES THE WAY AHEAD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Opposition leader Dean Barrow told us that he expects victory in the upcoming election but is taking nothing for granted. Government corruption and a "reform agenda" will be his main issues in the campaign. He foresees good relations with the U.S., believes momentum is buildin [...]
2007-04-30 22:43:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR ECON BH
07BELMOPAN301 WHALES Q BELIZE VIEWS ON IWC MEETING
[...] On April 30 poloff spoke with Beverly Wade, BelizeQs IWC representa 2. Key issues at IWC meeting. Wade believes that commercial whaling r 3. BCB bowhead whales. Wade told poloff that Belize will likely suppo 4. Revised Management Scheme (RMS). Wade believes that the RMS is a p [...]
2007-05-04 21:00:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EFIS KSCA PREL IWC ETRD BH
07BELMOPAN304 WHALES - BELIZE VIEWS ON IWC MEETING
[...] On April 30 poloff spoke with Beverly Wade, Belize's IWC representative and administrator of the Belize Fisheries Department, to deliver reftel demarche. Responses below are keyed to reftel. 2. Key issues at IWC meeting. Wade believes that commercial whaling remains a key issue for the [...]
2007-05-04 21:15:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSENV EFIS KSCA PREL IWC ETRD BH
07BELMOPAN313FUEL SECTOR COMPETITION IN BELIZE
[...] (SBU) Summary. With the recent discovery of oil in Belize and the anticipated delivery of PetroCaribe fuel, a privately-owned marine terminal has recently constructed in the south of Belize. Esso, the sole importer of fuel in Belize, believes that up to forty percent of its future imports may [...]
2007-05-07 20:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEPET ENRG ETRD EINV ECON EFIN PREL BH
07BELMOPAN330 BELIZE: GOVERNMENT GUARANTEE OF PRIVATE DEBT
[...] Summary: Belizean Prime MinisterQs signing of an unlimited guarantee for a multi-million dollar loan to a privately-run hospital has led several cabinet ministers to question his judgment and the Leader of the Opposition to call for his resignation. Four cabinet ministers have publicly stated [...]
2007-05-11 12:38:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN ECON SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN338 BELIZE RESPONSE - INL DELEGATED AUTHORITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2007-05-16 22:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KCRM BH
07BELMOPAN342BELIZE: POLITICAL DEMONSTRATIONS PLANNED
[...] A special session of the Belizean House of Representatives has been called for Friday, May 18. The Prime Minister was forced to convene the meeting to address dissent over his decision to provide a government guarantee of a 33 million dollar private debt (reftel). He will presumably reque [...]
2007-05-17 21:33:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC BH
07BELMOPAN346BELIZE HOSTS SECOND CARICOM-SICA SUMMIT
[...] Summary: Belize hosted the Second Caribbean Community (CARICOM) ? Central American Integration System (SICA) summit in Belize City on May 12, 2007. Topics discussed included trade liberalization, social and cultural issues, energy, security, and governance. The group agreed to meet every t [...]
2007-05-18 22:30:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ENRG KCRM BH
07BELMOPAN358BELIZE: GOVERNMENT FACES ANOTHER TOUGH
[...] Prime Minister Musa struggled to hold his cabinet in line following a large demonstration held on May 18 against his decision to provide a government guarantee of a BZ$ 33 million (US $16.5 million) private debt (Reftel). He put off a House of Representatives vote to authorize his commitment [...]
2007-05-24 21:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC BH
07BELMOPAN397BELIZE'S ATTENDANCE AT THE CONFERENCE ON THE CARIBBEAN
[...] Ayesha Borland, U.S. Desk Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade (MFAFT),confirmed to post June 12 that Prime Minister (and Minister of Finance and National Development) Said Musa will lead the Belize delegation to the Conference on the Caribbean. 2. Musa will be ac [...]
2007-06-13 21:28:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KSUM BH
07BELMOPAN43 Appointment of Director of Public Prosecution
[...] Summary: Ambassador and Consul called on Belize's newly-appointed Director of Public Prosecutions to review his plans for prosecution of several high-profile cases of interest to the USG. During the meeting the DPP expressed interest in training opportunities for his staff to improve skills [...]
2007-01-19 20:31:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM CASC PREL PINR KCRM BH
07BELMOPAN435BELMOPAN: DIRECTOR, BELIZE IMMIGRATION MEETS WITH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 21, 2007, Gareth Murillo, Director of Immigration, met with RSO Belmopan to share information re a suspected corrupt Immigration Officer assisting a Cuban with a counterfeit Guatemalan passport and U.S. visa, and the political pressure to issue visas to Chinese (and the flo [...]
2007-06-28 17:46:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALASEC CVIS BH
07BELMOPAN4532007 USITC BIENNIAL CARIBBEAN BASIN INITIATIVE INVESTMENT
[...] As in past years, post relied upon information from the Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) - GOB's lead agency in attracting foreign investment to Belize - to obtain answers to questions raised in reftel. 2. The Fiscal Incentive Act is one of the most well-known in [...]
2007-07-16 21:01:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON BH
07BELMOPAN492 BELMOPAN: GOB RESPONSE TO SEAWELL EXTRADITION REQUEST
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (U) In response to Embassy's formal request for an update on the Seawell Extradition request, the following diplomatic note from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was received August 3, 2007. 3. (U) TEXT OF DIPLOMATIC NOTE NO. 495 COMPLIMEN [...]
2007-08-06 19:38:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL KTIA BH
07BELMOPAN494ACTION REQUEST: POST'S ASSESSMENT OF CENTRAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Our assessment, based on discussions within Country Team and with regional law enforcement officers covering Belize, is that inclusion in regional efforts to strengthen border protection and to combat alien smuggling would be of great benefit. Anti-gang efforts aimed at prevent [...]
2007-08-06 22:17:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PTER BH
07BELMOPAN495 CHAVEZ HAS FRIENDS IN BELIZE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Since November 2006 Venezuela has given the Belizean government a US$5 million grant, US$50 million in loans, and US$1.6 million for road construction. Several sources have confirmed that recently an additional US$10 million grant has been promised. The government appears to b [...]
2007-08-06 22:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL ECON EFIN EAID BH VE
07BELMOPAN5 BELIZE: PM MUSA OPTIMISTIC ABOUT 2007
[...] (U) In his New Year's Message, published in the December 31 edition of The Reporter (one of Belize's weekly newspapers),Prime Minister and Minister of Finance Said Musa was optimistic about the country's future - particularly in the areas of the economy and the border dispute with Guatemala. [...]
2007-01-04 19:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON EFIN BH
07BELMOPAN51BELIZE'S DAIMLERCHRYSLER AGENT DONATE TO PLWAS
[...] On January 17, Bravo Motors, Belize's authorized agent/distributor for DaimlerChrysler, donated the proceeds of a 2006 Nissan Grand Raffle to "The Living With Hope Foundation" to help people living with HIV and AIDS. 2. Bravo Motors is the authorized agent in Belize for DaimlerChrysler and [...]
2007-01-23 22:56:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKHIV SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN520 BELIZE-VENEZUELA: NEW BRV AMBASSADOR TO BELIZE
[...] (SBU) With timing perhaps linked to Prime Minister Musa's visit to Venezuela for the PetroCaribe Summit, the BRV Embassy in Belize circulated on August 14 an announcement that the Mission's Charge d'Affaires, Roberto J. Dubuc, was being transferred to the Internal Service in the Ministry of F [...]
2007-08-16 21:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR BH VE
07BELMOPAN522(C) BELIZE-VENEZUELA: NO INVITATION FOR CHAVEZ
[...] (C) MFA Chief Executive Officer (deputy minister equivalent) Amalia Mai told Charge August 16 that although Belize has good relations with Venezuela and appreciates financial assistance from the BRV, Hugo Chavez will "never" be invited to Belize as long as the current government is in power [...]
2007-08-16 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL BH VE
07BELMOPAN524TFJM01: BELMOPAN SITREP: EAC MEETING AND PREPARATIONS
[...] Embassy Belmopan EAC met at 1000 local to review situation and preparations for Hurricane Dean. Given the new track of the hurricane and the likelihood of serious danger for northern Belize and coastal areas including the cayes, the EAC decided: -- local staff were excused at 1200 to compl [...]
2007-08-20 20:46:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR ASEC CASC MARR PREL PINR AMGT BH
07BELMOPAN526 TFJM01: BELIZE PRELIMINARY DAMAGE ASSESSMENT AND
[...] SUMMARY: The GOB is requesting international assistance to deal with the aftermath of Hurricane Dean. Prime Minister Musa declared two northern districts disaster areas. Urgent needs include equipment to test the safety of water supplies, bulk food to replenish stockpiles used in the emerge [...]
2007-08-22 21:19:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAEMR EAID MARR PREL AMGT BH
07BELMOPAN541BELMOPAN: HURRICANE DEAN WRAP-UP
[...] SUMMARY: Hurricane Dean provided an opportunity to exercise our new hurricane plan, revised since we moved from Belize City to Belmopan. Things generally went very well though there are some lessons learned that we will work into the upcoming Crisis Management Exercise. Although the genera [...]
2007-09-06 15:35:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL AEMR PGOV BH
07BELMOPAN593DEMARCHE DELIVERED: CONDEMNING RAPE AS AN INSTRUMENT OF
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-04 21:01:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC UN PHUM KWMN SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN594CUBA'S MEDICAL DIPLOMACY IN BELIZE
[...] Summary. Since 1999, Cuba has been sending doctors, nurses, and medical technicians to work free of charge in Belize. Ninety-two Belizean students currently study medicine in Havana on Cuban government scholarships. More than 1,500 patients have traveled from Belize to Cuba for free surgery. [...]
2007-10-04 22:30:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PROP EAID SCUL SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN604BELIZE: CHILD ABDUCTION CASE RESOLVED
[...] Summary. A six-year-old Belizean girl was taken by her father to the United States in February 2007 without permission. The Embassy initially received negative press when the incident took place. On October 7 the girl was returned to Belize and the Embassy received thanks in the press and fr [...]
2007-10-12 21:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDCASC PREL BH
07BELMOPAN614BELIZE: PREPARING FOR UPCOMING ELECTIONS
[...] (SBU) Belize will call national elections between January and March 2008. Belize's two major political parties have swapped power peacefully since acquiring independence in 1981. In the upcoming elections, the House of Representatives will expand from 29 to 31 seats. Despite efforts in recent [...]
2007-10-17 22:14:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
07BELMOPAN620 BELIZE-DEMARCHE DELIVERED-TERRORISM FINANCE: DESIGNATION
[...] No summary [...]
2007-10-22 22:06:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN KTFN PTER ETTC PREL BH
07BELMOPAN621 BELIZE - DEMARCHE DELIVERED WTO DOHA ROUND NEGOTIATIONS
[...] Per reftel, on October 19, 2007, Post delivered demarche to Ayesha Borland of the Belize Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade. 2. Post will forward any substantive response from the Government of Belize. DIETER [...]
2007-10-22 22:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD WTRO BH
07BELMOPAN624(C) CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS IN THE BELIZE OIL SECTOR
[...] (C) Summary: Several U.S. firms have complained to the Embassy that bribes are determining which companies are being awarded oil exploration contracts in Belize. One company claims to have recorded several government ministers soliciting bribes. The opposition party has taken the informat [...]
2007-10-23 20:53:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALEPET PGOV ECON EFIN ENRG KCOR BH
07BELMOPAN645 BELIZE: NOTE RECEIVED AT LAST ON SOFA
[...] (SBU) Embassy received on October 29 diplomatic note 695 from the MFA agreeing to the terms of the SOFA as we proposed them in July via note 07/038. (There are some minor typos but nothing of substance. A copy of the MFA note has been e-mailed to WHA/CEN, Rois Beal.) The note makes no refe [...]
2007-10-30 21:39:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYMARR PREL MASS MOPS BH
07BELMOPAN649BELIZEAN GOVERNMENT UNRESPONSIVE IN CRIMINAL CASES
[...] (U) SUMMARY: While Belizean police have been very cooperative in returning U.S. fugitives, efforts requiring the cooperation of higher levels of the Belizean government have repeatedly led to stonewalls and dead ends. Action on extradition requests has been slow to come. Cases then languish i [...]
2007-11-02 15:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ASEC BH
07BELMOPAN650BELIZE INPUT TO CARIBBEAN BASIN RECOVERY ACT REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2007-11-02 20:42:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON BH
07BELMOPAN655STRONG MS-13 PRESENCE IN WESTERN BELIZE
[...] (SBU) Recent reports from Belize of the Mara Salvatrucha gang (MS-13) presence in Belize (REFTELS A, B) indicated a stronger base of operations than previously known. Reports from a Confidential Source (CS) (REFTEL A) led RSO to independently determine MS-13 strength in the Cayo District of we [...]
2007-11-06 21:52:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC AMGT BH
07BELMOPAN657BELIZE: CORRUPTION SPAWNS NEW POLITICAL PARTIES
[...] (SBU) Frustration with repeated corruption scandals has generated several new third party movements in Belize. A noteworthy development is a recent alliance designed to give third parties a stronger voice acting together. However, this alliance is not likely to make an impact on the two-party [...]
2007-11-08 16:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
07BELMOPAN664(U) BELIZE: AMBASSADOR PRESSES FOR BETTER RESPONSE
[...] (U) Ambassador and DCM met with Foreign Minister Lisa Shoman to express concern about the lack of response to our requests, under the bilateral Stolen Car Treaty, for the return of vehicles stolen from the U.S. We currently have multiple requests pending regarding three vehicles. Although [...]
2007-11-13 14:10:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALCJAN ASEC KTIA BH
07BELMOPAN687 BELIZE REPLY TO G/TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT SURVEY
[...] Summary. The Government of Belize (GoB) continues to take significant steps to address human trafficking issues, primarily on the public awareness and investigative fronts. The Anti-Trafficking in Persons Committee (the Committee),continues to meet monthly and provides additional resources [...]
2007-11-29 21:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PGOV PHUM PREL SMIG SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN700BELIZE: INTEGRITY COMMISSION INEFFECTIVE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Belize's Integrity Commission has not prosecuted a public official for corruption since the body was formed in 1994. The current head of the commission privately told poloff that he would resign if reforms were not instituted prior to the upcoming election. The commission's inac [...]
2007-12-06 15:45:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
07BELMOPAN713(C) BELIZE OIL: CORRUPTION ALLEGATIONS REACH PRIME
[...] (C) Summary: Two U.S. energy firms have complained to the Embassy that bribes determine who receives oil exploration contracts in Belize. One company official who claims to have actually paid a bribe and has electronically recorded numerous conversations, alleges that the Prime Minister's d [...]
2007-12-13 20:42:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EFIN ENRG EPET SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN715 BELMOPAN: UPDATE ASSESSMENTS ON CENTRAL AMERICA SECURITY
[...] In response to ref A, post has reviewed our earlier assessment of security requirements and continues to believe that border security, gang prevention and anti-corruption measures are the top priorities for Belize. Since ref B was sent there have been some indications that MS-13 is growing st [...]
2007-12-14 19:27:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS PTER SNAR ES BH
07BELMOPAN72 BELIZE BATTLES OVER SHARE OF TOURIST FEES
[...] A dispute between the Belize City Council (CitCo),the Belize Tourism Board (BTB),and the Government of Belize (GoB) continues to dominate the news. At issue is the division of the USD 7.00 head tax every cruise ship passenger must pay to the GoB. While the GoB is amenable to giving the Cit [...]
2007-02-01 17:45:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EIND BH
07BELMOPAN73ONE OF BELIZE'S THIRD POLITICAL PARTIES FIRST TO LAUNCH
[...] Summary: On January 17, the Vision Inspired by the People (VIP) political party officially launched its 2008 general elections campaign. Party Chairman Paul Morgan laid out five areas that would form the basis of the party's political manifesto: National Unity, Culture of Productivity, Family [...]
2007-02-01 17:46:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI BH
07BELMOPAN91 BELIZE: ANTI-TIP PROGRAM GETS MORE CASH
[...] Summary. On January 30, poloff met with Anita Zetina (Chair of the Belize Anti-Trafficking Committee and Chief Executive Officer at the Ministry of Human Development) and Ayesha Borland (Desk Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs) to discuss the government's latest efforts in combating T [...]
2007-02-09 16:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV KCRM KWMN BH
07BELMOPAN94 BELIZE: FINANCING SCANDAL HEARINGS RESUME
[...] Summary. On January 25, the long-awaited hearings into the financial dealings of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) finally resumed - minus Commission Chairman David Price, who died in December. Testimony from a DFC secretary, the finance manager, and the current Governor of the Beliz [...]
2007-02-12 18:48:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN PGOV PREL BH
07BELMOPAN96 BELIZE: IIP SPEAKER KELLNER JUMPSTARTS EMBASSY'S GOOD
[...] See action request in para 7. ------- Summary ------- 2. During his two-day (January 24-25) visit to Belize, IIP Speaker Ken Kellner met with university students, civic leaders, and government officials to share his experiences as Senior Counsel for the House of Representatives Commit [...]
2007-02-12 19:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDOIIP EAID PGOV KPAO BH
07BELMOPAN97 BELIZE: FORENSIC AUDIT UNCOVERS "POSSIBLE ILLEGALITIES" IN
[...] (SBU) The draft report of a forensic auditor's review of the Development Finance Corporation (DFC) - released on February 1 - revealed conflicts of interest, procedural irregularities, and possible illegalities. Mark Hulse, a chartered accountant, appeared before the DFC Commission of Inquiry [...]
2007-02-12 20:14:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV BH
08BELMOPAN100 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF EDUCATION PATRICK FABER
[...] Patrick Faber was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Minister Patrick Faber, Mr. Minister Full Title: The Honorable Patrick Faber DPOB: March 21, 1978, Belize City 2. Education: 2003 Master's D [...]
2008-02-20 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN101 BIO -- BELIZE ADVISOR/CONSULTANT, MINISTRY OF FINANCE, DR.
[...] Dr. Carla Barnett was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is her biography. Address as: Dr. Barnett DPOB: February 16, 1958; Belize City, Belize 2. Education: 1990 University of the West Indies, Ph.D. in Economics 1984-1985 University of [...]
2008-02-20 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN102 BIO -- BELIZE SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES EMIL
[...] Emil Agruelles was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow as Speaker of the House of Representatives on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Mr. Emil Arguelles Full Title: Speaker, House of Representatives DOB: July 4, 1972 2. Education: 1998 Leg [...]
2008-02-20 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN103 BIO -- BELIZE DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND MINISTER OF
[...] Gaspar Vega was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Minister Vega, Mr. Minister Full Title: The Honorable Gaspar Vega POB: San Estevan Village, Orange Walk District 2. Education: Vega graduated f [...]
2008-02-20 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN108BELIZE: POSITIVE INITIAL MEETINGS WITH PM AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Initial meetings with Prime Minister Barrow and Deputy Prime Minister Vega went well. Both said that they felt bilateral relations were on a good track. They said that the main challenge ahead was to run a clean administration, and while they were optimistic about the future t [...]
2008-02-21 20:45:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR EPET SOCI BH
08BELMOPAN109BELIZE: NEW GOVERNMENT REQUESTS LAW ENFORCEMENT
[...] (C) During the Ambassador's initial meeting with Prime Minister Dean Barrow (reported septel),the PM made a pitch for wireless intercept equipment for the Police Special Branch. He said that the capability was essential to anti-drug and anti-gang efforts in Belize. In response we noted th [...]
2008-02-21 22:24:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR SOCI PINR ASEC BH
08BELMOPAN111BELIZE: INITIAL MEETING WITH NATIONAL SECURITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Ambassador's initial meeting with National Security Minister Perdomo and his deputy was encouraging. Perdomo recognizes that there are serious problems to be addressed in law enforcement and is interested in cooperating more closely with us on improving the effectiveness [...]
2008-02-25 16:55:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR MASS SOCI PINR BH
08BELMOPAN120BELIZE: FOREIGN MINISTER/ATTORNEY GENERAL POSITIVE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Belize's new Attorney General and Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington told the Ambassador February 20 that he did not see any major problems in the bilateral relationship. He seems likely to focus most attention on the justice system and less on his foreign affairs portfolio. Co [...]
2008-02-25 21:58:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV SNAR SOCI PINR BH
08BELMOPAN130BELIZE'S MISSING VENEZUELAN MILLIONS
[...] (U) On December 28, 2007, the Government of Belize received a US $10.0 million grant from the Government of Venezuela. The money was earmarked for home investment, social projects, and a new sporting complex in Belize City. The outgoing government went on a spending spree and disbursed the en [...]
2008-03-05 17:43:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN PGOV PREL BH
08BELMOPAN131(C) BELIZE: GOVERNMENT REQUESTS ASSISTANCE
[...] (C) Attorney General/Foreign Minister Elrington has asked the Ambassador for USG assistance in tracking a Venezuelan grant made just before the election and now the subject of controversy over the amount provided (REF A). Elrington requested any information we might be able to provide on the [...]
2008-03-05 20:16:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR SOCI PINR ASEC BH
08BELMOPAN133BELIZE: BLUE LANTERN CASE NUMBER 05-050090555, M4
[...] Embassy contacted the Commander of the Belize Defense Force (BDF),Brigadier-General Lloyd Gillett, who confirmed that the BDF is purchasing M4 carbines from I. I. & E., Inc. Gillett said that the BDF intends to buy a total of 50 M4s from I. I. & E. The weapons will be used to equip a U.S.-tr [...]
2008-03-06 20:20:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDETTC KOMH BH
08BELMOPAN140 BELIZE RESPONSE TO REPORT ON FISCAL TRANSPARENCY
[...] (SBU) The government of Belize publishes its annual budget on a compact disk that is made available upon request. It also publishes a summary of the budget on the government of Belize website. Revenues and expenditures are documented on the disk and website. However, politics often appears to [...]
2008-03-12 15:11:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PREL BH
08BELMOPAN147BELIZE - EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (U) Responses are keyed to the checklist (paras 27-32) in reftel A. 2. (SBU) Overview of Belize's Activities to Eliminate Trafficking in Persons A. Belize is a transit and destination country for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. Trafficking occurs within the cou [...]
2008-03-13 20:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH
08BELMOPAN148BELIZE - EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 20:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH
08BELMOPAN149BELIZE - EIGHTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] No summary [...]
2008-03-13 20:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN SMIG KFRD ASEC PREF ELAB BH
08BELMOPAN153BELIZE: PM BARROW'S VISIT TO WASHINGTON
[...] (C) SUMMMARY: Prime Minister Barrow looks forward to a positive meeting with the President. He has told us that he thinks the bilateral relationship is on a good track. Domestically he has faced several early challenges since he took office less than six weeks ago, the largest one being th [...]
2008-03-13 22:27:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI PINR ASEC BH
08BELMOPAN163BELIZE DEMANDS RETURN OF FOREIGN GRANTS
[...] (U) Summary. The newly elected government of Belize recently discovered that Venezuela and Taiwan had each granted US$10 million to the GOB. While ostensibly for housing construction and social programs, the funds were diverted by the previous Prime Minister to the privately held Belize Bank t [...]
2008-03-19 15:23:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV EFIN PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN165(C) BELIZE: GOVERNMENT TO SHUT DOWN THE ONLY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: With no warning, the GOB is sending mixed signals about its intentions regarding Belize Natural Energy, the sole oil-producing company in Belize. BNE is a Belizean corporation but has significant U.S. investment. The timing of a government letter telling BNE to remedy seven d [...]
2008-03-19 20:15:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL EPET EINV BH
08BELMOPAN168BELIZE RESPONSE TO ACTION REQUEST: MERIDA INITIATIVE
[...] (U) On February 19 to 21st, Ambassador Dieter and DCM Hill conducted initial meetings following general elections in early February with high-level ministers including the new Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and Minister of National Security. During these me [...]
2008-03-19 21:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINS PREL PTER SNAR BH
08BELMOPAN169BELIZE: NEW GOVERNMENT THRONE SPEECH DELIVERS LEGISLATIVE
[...] (U) Summary. On March 14, the new Government of Belize proposed a legislative plan that focused on government reform, education, health, and crime. The announced reform agenda seeks to combat corruption and institutionalize transparency. The plan also included new and expanded programs and ser [...]
2008-03-19 22:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON PREL SOCI BH
08BELMOPAN172BELIZE:
[...] (U) Summary. Following a crushing defeat in February's general elections, former People's United Party's Prime Minister Said Musa resigned as party leader. A leadership struggle ensued between his preferred successor and a group of reformers who had challenged party leadership in the past. Th [...]
2008-03-20 22:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN180(C) BELIZE: GOVERNMENT APPEARS TO BACK AWAY FROM
[...] (C) Following Embassy intervention, it appears that the GOB is going to step back from a threat to terminate the production sharing agreement (PSA) of the sole oil producing company in the country. A March 17 letter to Belize Natural Energy (BNE),a firm with substantial U.S. investment, cit [...]
2008-03-26 22:09:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV PREL BH
08BELMOPAN187BELIZE: PARTY LEADER IS AN ELECTION UPSET FOR THE PUP OLD
[...] (U) On March 30, the People's United Party (PUP) held a convention in the nation's capital to determine the party's new leader. Initially, three candidates were vying for the top position: Johnny Briceno, Mark Espat, and Francis Fonseca. Espat and Briceno withdrew from the election several we [...]
2008-03-31 21:43:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN188 BIO -- BELIZE: John Briceno,
[...] John Briceno was elected to be the Opposition Party Leader at the People's United Party (PUP) leadership convention on Sunday, March 30, 2008. Following is his biography. AKA: Johnny Briceno; or Juan Briceno Address as: Hon. John Briceno DOBP: July 17, 1960, Orange Walk Town, Belize [...]
2008-03-31 22:12:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN192(C) ZUBAIR KHAN -- RSO SOURCE ALLEGES PAKISTANI-BELIZEAN DRUG TRAFFICKING, MONEY LAUNDERING, POSSIBLE TERRORIST TIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: An RSO source alleges Pakistani-Belizean national, Zubair Khan, is involved with drug trafficking, money laundering, and has possible ties to Lebanese Hezbollah and Pakistan al-Qaeda associations. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) Information provided by source is unconfirmed. RSO sourc [...]
2008-04-04 21:28:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER CVIS KCRM BH
08BELMOPAN222 BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: NPT PREP COMMITTEE MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 17:48:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDENRG KNNP MNUC PARM PREL NPT IAEA BH
08BELMOPAN223 BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: PRISONERS OF CONSCIENCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-04-25 17:48:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ES EUN PHUM BH
08BELMOPAN235 RESPONSE: IMPACT OF RISING FOOD/COMMODITY PRICES - BELIZE
[...] Belize is an import dependent country and the impact of increasing global prices for commodities and high energy costs directly add upward pricing pressure to the economy. The inflation rate reached a ten-year record high of 4.5% in the first quarter of 2008. Dairy products, chicken, corn, [...]
2008-05-08 14:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEAGR EAID ETRD ECON PGOV PREL BH
08BELMOPAN252 BELIZE: HAND GRENADE ATTACK LATEST ESCALATION OF GANG
[...] At least one teenager was killed and nearly a dozen more wounded, some critically, when An explosive, probably a grenade, was thrown into a group of youths Sunday evening, May 18. The suspect in the attack, who is still at large, is believed to be approximately 16. According to police the at [...]
2008-05-19 21:42:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC SOCI PGOV CASC BH
08BELMOPAN253 BELIZE -- DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE
[...] Embassy has attempted to place an op-ed with major media outlets in Belize. At this time we have not received a commitment to publish. 2. We have posted information on the Day of Solidarity on the Embassy website along with a link to solidaridadcuba.org. 3. On May 21 Embassy staff ar [...]
2008-05-20 15:29:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KDEM PREL KPAO SOCI CU BH
08BELMOPAN254BELIZE RESPONSE TO GLOBAL MARITIME PARTNERSHIPS
[...] On May 19, Poloff met with Ayesha Borland of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss reftel concerning Global Maritime Partnerships (GMP). 2. Ms. Borland stated that Belize, as a sea-bordering nation, would have an interest in and could certainly benefit from an organization that promo [...]
2008-05-20 17:41:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEWWT EAID ECIN ECON EFIS MARR MASS MCAP MOPS PHSA
08BELMOPAN263 BELIZE -- DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH CUBAN PEOPLE
[...] Embassy Belmopan distributed op-ed to major media outlets in Belize. Belize newspapers are published weekly and no confirmation of publication was received. 2. Information on the Day of Solidarity was posted on the Embassy website along with a link to solidaridadcuba.org. 3. Embassy [...]
2008-05-22 20:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM KDEM PREL KPAO SOCI CU BH
08BELMOPAN265BELIZE SECURITY ASSESSMENT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Our assessment, based on discussions within Country Team and with regional law enforcement officers covering Belize, is that inclusion in regional efforts to strengthen border protection and to combat alien smuggling would be of great benefit. Anti-gang efforts aimed at preven [...]
2008-05-23 19:19:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPTER PREL MASS MOPS XL BH
08BELMOPAN29 BELIZE: VENEZUELAN CASH MAKES AN IMPACT ON THE ELECTION
[...] (U) The ruling People's United Party (PUP) is putting a US$10 million grant from Venezuela to work quickly in the runup to elections called for February 7. Although the grant was first announced in the summer of 2007 (ref A),the funds were received less than two weeks ago, around the time o [...]
2008-01-18 16:16:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV EFIN BH
08BELMOPAN323(U) BELIZE: PM PUSHES WINDFALL PROFITS TAX FOR OIL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: A windfall profits tax on oil production is coming to Belize. The only questions are how much of a bite it will take and how much of a disincentive it will be to U.S. investors. While the Prime Minister and government say they are consulting and taking industry concerns into [...]
2008-07-09 21:52:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALEPET EFIN ENRG PREL EINV BH
08BELMOPAN325BELIZE: OUTSTANDING EXTRADITION REQUESTS
[...] Charge and Poloff called July 10 on Attorney General Sedi Elrington to discuss outstanding extradition requests for Mark and Gary Seawell and Rhett Fuller. We sought assurances that the recent change over of the Solicitor General would not add additional delay to the cases. 2. Elrington [...]
2008-07-10 21:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CJAN ASEC BH
08BELMOPAN328 BELIZE RESPONSE TO UNGA ATTENDANCE
[...] No summary [...]
2008-07-11 22:27:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA BH
08BELMOPAN333(U) UK INTERESTED IN COORDINATING SUPPORT FOR
[...] (C) The UK has been pleasantly surprised by the progress Belize and Guatemala have made in moving their border dispute to the International Court of Justice (ref) and is looking at ways to support the two countries' efforts. Matthew Forbes, FCO Section Head covering Central America, told Ch [...]
2008-07-18 14:00:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PBTS BH
08BELMOPAN336 WINDFALL PROFITS TAX ON BELIZE'S OIL INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) Summary: After months of difficult negotiations, on July 16, the GOB introduced a new windfall profits tax (aka petroleum surcharge) on the country's current and future domestic oil producers. Belize Natural Energy Ltd. (BNE) received a special arrangement on current production, accoun [...]
2008-07-23 21:50:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ENGR EPET PREL EINV
08BELMOPAN342POSITIVE SIGNS AFTER FIVE MONTHS IN OFFICE?
[...] (SBU) The GOB released the national budget on July 14, addressing several of the 21 pledges made in the pre-election United Democratic Party (UDP) manifesto. At first glance, the GOB has demonstrated some measurable progress compared to their manifesto and the public remains cautiously optimis [...]
2008-07-24 20:54:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL BH
08BELMOPAN343 GOB STILL "IMAGINING THE POSSIBILITIES" IN THE BUDGET
[...] (U) On July 14 2008, Prime Minister Dean Barrow presented the national budget for FY 2008/2009 budget. It is a relatively balanced budget of US$412.4 million, up by 12.2% over last year's revised figure of US$367.7 million. Much of the increase results from capital III expenditures aimed at p [...]
2008-07-24 20:59:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PGOV
08BELMOPAN376 BELIZE DEMARCHES DELIVERED: IRANIAN ENTITIES
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-22 22:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP MNUC IR GM PREL PARM EFIN BH
08BELMOPAN378BELIZE DEMARCHES DELIVERED: REJECTING RUSSIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2008-08-27 20:48:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GG RU BH
08BELMOPAN388BELIZE, A RETURN TO THE PAST?
[...] (C) Discussions of misappropriation and mismanagement in the Ministry of Economic Development,s leading foreign trade organization and allegations of ministerial level corruption developed further last week. Today,s Cabinet meeting will determine the outcome according to the CEO of the Ministr [...]
2008-09-03 21:08:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV BH
08BELMOPAN400BELIZE RESPONSE UNGA THIRD COMMITTEE
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Ayesha Borland, Desk Officer of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Poloff expressed the U.S. commitment to protect human rights and urged the GOB to take a stand against all no-action motions. Ms. Borland responded that Belize has in the past supported a [...]
2008-09-12 21:01:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN BH
08BELMOPAN423BELIZE RESPONSE: HIJACKING OF BELIZE-FLAGGED CARGO
[...] (S) Poloff delivered reftel demarche September 27 to Mr. Oliver del Cid, Deputy Coordinator of the National Security Council Secretariat, Ministry of National Security. Mr. del Cid stated that IMMARBE, the International Merchant Marine Registry of Belize, was concerned about the welfare of t [...]
2008-09-27 21:17:00Embassy BelmopanSECRETEWWT MOPS PREL PHSA XA SO RS LG UP BH
08BELMOPAN424BELIZE RESPONSE: HIJACKING OF BELIZE-FLAGGED
[...] No summary [...]
2008-09-29 16:05:00Embassy BelmopanSECRETEWWT MOPS PREL PHSA XA SO RS LG UP BH
08BELMOPAN438BELIZE REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE ON M/V FAINA
[...] (SBU) Post received an e-mail message from Oliver del Cid, Deputy Coordinator of the National Security Council of Belize on Monday October 13, 2008. The email includes correspondence from the Belizean ship registry office and from TOMEX, the ship's agent. The text of the forwarded messages is [...]
2008-10-14 20:50:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEWWT MOPS PREL PHSA BH
08BELMOPAN46 BELIZE: AUDITOR GENERAL ISSUES SCATHING REPORT
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The most recent report of Belize's Auditor General paints a bleak picture of "widespread" waste, fraud and abuse in the public sector. Like many of the reports of scandals and corruption in the current government, this one made a brief sensation in the press and then faded fr [...]
2008-01-24 19:31:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON SOCI BH
08BELMOPAN471 CONGRATULATIONS MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA FROM
[...] Per instructions reftel, below is the text of a congratulatory message from Belize Prime Minister Dean Barrow to President-Elect Barack Obama. Original will be forwarded to S/ES-CR by pouch. 2. Begin text: 5th November 2008 Dear Mr. President-Elect, It gives me great pleasure to e [...]
2008-11-10 21:11:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BH
08BELMOPAN474 CONGRATULATIONS MESSAGE TO PRESIDENT-ELECT OBAMA FROM
[...] Per reftel, below is the text of a congratulatory message from Belize Governor-General Sir Colville Young to President-Elect Barack Obama. Original will be forwarded to S/ES-CR by pouch. 2. Begin text: The Honourable The President-Elect Barack Obama Washington DC United States of Ame [...]
2008-11-12 14:59:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDOPDC PREL OVIP BH
08BELMOPAN49 BELIZE RESPONSE TO UPDATE FOR DUBLIN GROUP MEETING
[...] No summary [...]
2008-01-24 22:34:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR BH
08BELMOPAN503FORMER BELIZE PM CHARGED WITH THEFT OF USD 10 MILLION
[...] (U) Amidst cries from a small crowd shouting, "leave our daddy alone", Said Musa, former Prime Minister of Belize, entered the courtroom today to face a single charge of theft of USD 10 million alleged to have occurred in December 2007 (reftel). Over 40 police officers were dispatched to the s [...]
2008-12-04 22:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN505BELIZE: MINISTER OF NATURAL RESOURCES ON LAND TITLES AND
[...] (SBU) Summary: Charge and POLOFF met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources Gaspar Vega on December 3, 2008. Vega said he was working hard to eliminate the backlog of over 5,000 land transfer and title cases inherited from the previous government. He estimated it will t [...]
2008-12-04 22:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL EPET BH
08BELMOPAN506 THE PUP DIVIDE: UPDATE ON THE OLD GUARD'S ANTICS
[...] The People's United Party (PUP) has remained relatively quiet following its staggering defeat in the February general elections (ref A). Recently though, internecine struggles have resurfaced as former PMs Said Musa and George Price (sometimes referred to as the father of the nation) lent the [...]
2008-12-05 21:16:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR
08BELMOPAN51 BELIZE OAS SANTA ROSA PROJECT UPDATE
[...] On January 23, Poloff spoke with Sergio Benitez, the Deputy Director of the OAS closely working on the Santa Rosa relocation project in Belize. He stated that last week he received a special request from the GOB to expedite the completion of three of the remaining nine houses to February 4. [...]
2008-01-25 16:35:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PBTS OAS GT BH
08BELMOPAN517 BELIZEANS REACT STRONGLY TO THE SIGNING OF THE ICJ
[...] (SBU) FM Wilfred Elrington returned home to a barrage of questions from the local press after the signing of the compromis in Washington, DC on Monday December 8, 2008. He and Belize's lead negotiator, Ambassador Fred Martinez, held a press conference immediately upon their return. Elrington [...]
2008-12-15 15:01:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PBTS GT BH
08BELMOPAN537 BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: IRANIAN ENTITIES DESIGNATION
[...] Per reftel, designation information for Assa Corp. and Assa Co. Ltd. and associated press releases were delivered to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chief Executive Officer Alexis Rosado, the Governor of the Central Bank Glenford Ysaguirre, and the Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit Ge [...]
2008-12-30 17:32:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKNNP EFIN PARM IR BH
08BELMOPAN55 BELIZE: ELECTION POLLS SUGGEST SIGNIFICANTLY DIFFERENT
[...] (SBU) Two recent polls suggest significantly different outcomes for the February 7 national elections in Belize. A survey by SPEAR, the Society for the Promotion of Education and Research, projects turnout close to 90%, and gives the opposition United Democratic Party (UDP) the edge over the r [...]
2008-01-31 20:33:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BH
08BELMOPAN57 BELIZE: SENATE REFERENDUM ADDS CONFUSION TO CAMPAIGN
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: In addition to the national election on February 7, Belizeans will be asked to vote on whether they favor an elected Senate to replace the current appointed body. The government added the referendum to the general election ballot with no warning, in effect allowing only the 30 [...]
2008-02-01 21:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV BH
08BELMOPAN63BELIZE: ELECTION COVERAGE PLAN
[...] Summary: Post has prepared a plan to cover 22 of the 31 constituencies in Belize for the general elections taking place this Thursday, February 7, 2008 (reftel A). In total, 16 election observers from U.S. Embassy Belmopan will travel throughout the country. Each observation team is expecte [...]
2008-02-06 19:29:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC BH
08BELMOPAN64 BELIZE: ELECTION CAMPAIGN CONCLUDES
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: Observers of Belize's election campaign refer to issues of class and race to predict voting patterns but most agree that after ten years in power and numerous corruption scandals it will be difficult for the government to be reelected on February 7. The two major political [...]
2008-02-06 20:21:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL SOCI BH
08BELMOPAN65 BELIZE: ELECTION GENERALLY PROCEEDS SMOOTHLY
[...] As of approximately 1600 local time (1700 Washington time) Belize's election is proceeding smoothly. The Embassy's 16 observers have visited dozens of polling stations throughout the country and have generally found officials well-organized and lines of voters moving smoothly. 2. There h [...]
2008-02-07 22:20:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ASEC SOCI PREL BH
08BELMOPAN74 BIO -- BELIZE PRIME MINISTER DEAN BARROW
[...] Dean Oliver Barrow was elected Prime Minister of Belize on February 7, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Mr. Prime Minister, Prime Minister Barrow Full Title: The Honourable Dean Barrow DPOB: March 2, 1951, Belize City 2. Education: Barrow received his Bachelor of L [...]
2008-02-11 14:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN8BELIZE: GENERAL ELECTIONS FEBRUARY 7
[...] After months of rumors and speculation, Prime Minister Musa announced the day of general elections in Belize: Thursday, February 7, 2008. He also announced that a referendum regarding an elected Senate will take place on the same day. 2. Announcement of the election date was to some exten [...]
2008-01-09 15:41:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR BH
08BELMOPAN81 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF NATIONAL SECURITY CARLOS T.
[...] Carlos T. Perdomo was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: The Honourable Carlos Perdomo, Mr. Minister, or Minister Perdomo POB: Belize 2. Education: Educated at St. John's College - a Jesuit educati [...]
2008-02-13 21:27:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN82 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND FOREIGN
[...] Wilfred Elrington was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. To be addressed as: Mr. Minister or Minister Elrington More commonly known as: "Sedi" Elrington POB: Pickstock, Belize City, Belize 2. Education: S [...]
2008-02-13 21:28:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN83 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, COMMERCE,
[...] Erwin Rafael Contreras was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Minister Contreras, Mr. Minister, Full Title: The Honorable Erwin Contreras DPOB: July 4, 1966; Cayo, Belize 2. Education: 1990-1993 [...]
2008-02-13 22:23:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV BH
08BELMOPAN88 BIO -- BELIZE SENIOR GOVERNMENT ADVISOR (MINISTERIAL RANK)
[...] Dr. Manuel Esquivel was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to the position of Senior Government Advisor with Ministerial Rank on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: The Right Honourable Dr. MANUEL ESQUIVEL DPOB: May 2, 1940, Belize City 2. Educa [...]
2008-02-14 20:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PGOV BH
08BELMOPAN93(C) BELIZE: WHAT WE CAN EXPECT FROM THE BARROW
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Based on his comments to us and his initial actions and appointments since taking office, we are hopeful that Prime Minister Dean Barrow and his newly-elected government will offer more opportunities to advance important bilateral issues than the previous government. Barrow's [...]
2008-02-15 22:18:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EINV EPET PINR BH
08BELMOPAN97 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF HEALTH PABLO MARIN
[...] Pablo Marin was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Mr. Minister, or Minister Marin Full Title: The Honorable Pablo Marin POB: Corozal, Belize 2. Education: Marin was educated at St. Francis Xavie [...]
2008-02-20 21:36:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
08BELMOPAN99 BIO -- BELIZE MINISTER OF TOURISM AND CIVIL AVIATION
[...] Manuel Heredia was appointed by Prime Minister Dean Barrow to cabinet on Monday, February 11, 2008. Following is his biography. Address as: Minister Heredia, Mr. Minister Full Title: The Honorable Manuel Heredia, Jr. DPOB: San Pedro, Belize 2. Education: N/A 3. Career/ Emplo [...]
2008-02-20 21:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPINR BH
09BELMOPAN111BELMOPAN - ANNUAL OSAC CRIME AND SAFETY REPORT
[...] (U) Overall Crime and Safety Situation Crime throughout Belize continues to remain a problem and has steadily risen over the past two years. Major crimes in Belize (defined as murder, rape, robbery, burglary, theft and carnal knowledge) increased in 2008 by 8.1% from 2007. Most disturbing [...]
2009-03-20 21:13:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDASEC BH
09BELMOPAN119 WHA/CEN DIRECTOR WEBSTER'S MEETINGS IN BELIZE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: WHA/CEN Office Director Christopher Webster met with Belize government officials, a Hand in Hand Ministries official, and American Chamber of Commerce board members on March 5 and 6 to discuss bilateral and regional issues including security and the Merida Initiative, the Guatemal [...]
2009-03-25 22:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV ECON OAS BH
09BELMOPAN120 TOWARD MEANINGFUL REHABILITATION: HATTIEVILLE PRISON IN
[...] (U) Summary. Hattieville Prison (also known as Belize Central Prison and the Kolbe Foundation) is Belize's only prison. With an inmate population of approximately 1,470--including men, women and youth, the prison provides on-site medical care, dental care via referrals, and mental health assess [...]
2009-03-26 14:18:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
09BELMOPAN123 2009/2010 BUDGET FOR BELIZE INTRODUCES NEW FUEL TAX
[...] On March 6, 2009, Prime Minister Dean Barrow presented his second budget for FY 2009/2010 to the National Assembly. After projections of a budget surplus in 2008/2009, the new budget will result in a deficit of 1.7% for the next fiscal year. This turnaround reflects an increase in the governm [...]
2009-03-30 20:01:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD PGOV BH
09BELMOPAN147 EMBASSY BELMOPAN: TERRORISM FINANCE COORDINATION
[...] Name and contact information for Embassy Belmopan Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (TFCO) and Deputy Terrorism Finance Coordination Officer (DTFCO) are below. TFCO until June 5, 2009 Susanne Kuester Acting Political/Economic Section Chief 501-822-4011 ext. 4113 kuestersg@state.gov k [...]
2009-04-16 17:23:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKTFN EFIN ETTC PTER
09BELMOPAN164 BELIZE: EAC PREPARATION AND STATUS UPDATE FOR H1N1 FLU -
[...] Summary: The EAC convened on April 28 to review the information known about the H1N1 flu virus outbreak, and to review post's Tripwires for Pandemic Flu. The EAC decided to restrict travel of American personnel and their families to neighboring Mexico and Guatemala until further notice as a [...]
2009-04-30 17:47:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAEMR KFLU ASEC CASC AMGT BH
09BELMOPAN171BELIZE RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE: HONDURAN INITIATIVE
[...] (U) CDA met with MFA CEO Ambassador Alexis Rosado on May 5 and delivered the subject demarche. CDA informed Rosado that WHA/CEN Office Director Christopher Webster had delivered the same demarche to Belizean Ambassador to the U.S. Nestor Mendez in the evening of May 4. 2. (C) Rosado sta [...]
2009-05-05 22:13:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL OAS BH CU HO
09BELMOPAN185 IDB 15 MM LOAN SUPPORTS SUSTAINABLE TOURISM IN BELIZE
[...] The Inter-American Development Bank signed a loan agreement with the GOB on April 27 to provide USD 13.3 million (BZD 26.6 million) to expand the tourism industry in an environmentally and socially responsible manner. The Ministry of Tourism and the Belize Tourism Board as acting agencies will [...]
2009-05-14 21:55:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EFIN BH
09BELMOPAN186 USG FUNDED CULTURAL HERITAGE SITE OPENS
[...] On May 7, 2009 the Serpon Sugar Mill Archaeological Reserve officially opened. CDA J.A. Diffily and Minister of Tourism Manuel Heredia cut the ribbon to commemorate the event. The event received wide TV coverage. This milestone sees the realization of a restoration project that was made pos [...]
2009-05-14 21:55:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKPAO OEXC SCUL BH
09BELMOPAN200BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: DESIGNATION OF DPRK
[...] Poloff delivered reftel nonpaper to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Desk Officer on May 19 and the Financial Intelligence Unit Director on May 20. Post will report any substantive response. FEATHERSTONE [...]
2009-05-21 19:57:00Embassy BelmopanSECRETEFIN ETTC PREL PARM KNNP BH
09BELMOPAN206EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE MISSES BELIZE
[...] On May 28, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Honduras, followed by a 4.8 magnitude aftershock. While the earthquake was felt in Belize, only minor shaking was experienced. No major damage has been reported by the Government of Belize, and only minor damage has been observed b [...]
2009-05-28 22:16:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSOCI REF EAID AEMR BH
09BELMOPAN229 BELIZE'S MONEY-GRAM MONEY LAUNDERING INVESTIGATIONS
[...] Recent GOB investigations into money laundering operations conducted through a MoneyGram sub-agency in Belize have revealed identity theft through the fraudulent use of the Belize City Council's drivers license database during the period October 2007 to December 2008. 2. Money Exchange In [...]
2009-06-11 20:53:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR EFIN EINV BH
09BELMOPAN238 CHIEF JUSTICE QUASHES CASE AGAINST FORMER PRIME MINISTER
[...] No summary [...]
2009-06-25 21:59:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON PREL EFIN BH
09BELMOPAN25BELIZE FAREWELL CALLS TO FM AND PM: UNUSUAL
[...] (C) Summary. During a candid farewell call with the Ambassador, the Foreign Minister/Attorney General (FM) stated that both he and the Prime Minister (PM) were unhappy with the performance of the Chief Justice (CJ). The FM also mentioned that he was certain the former Prime Minister and for [...]
2009-01-21 22:38:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR BH
09BELMOPAN258BELIZE CONDEMNS THE REMOVAL OF HONDURAS' PRESIDENT ZELAYA
[...] The GoB on 29 June 2009 issued a press release condemning the actions of the military in Honduras, which led to the forceful removal of Honduras' President Jose Manuel Zelaya. In so doing, the Government of Belize also refused to accept the installation of Roberto Micheletti by the Congress as [...]
2009-06-30 22:00:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINR PREL KDEM HO BH
09BELMOPAN277RESPONSE TO BIENNIAL CARIBBEAN BASIN INVESTMENT SURVEY
[...] Post has relied on the Statistical Institute of Belize and the quasi-governmental Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) for information related to investment incentives granted to Belizean exporters under the Caribbean Basin Initiative. 2. The Belize Fiscal Incentive A [...]
2009-07-15 21:31:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV ECON OTRA BH
09BELMOPAN298 DENGUE OUTBREAK
[...] Summary: Belize is experiencing an upsurge in cases of dengue fever with about 200 clinically-diagnosed cases in the last two months. The health authorities in the adjacent Mexican state of Quintana Roo (QR) are providing the GOB assistance to control the outbreak. End Summary. 2. The [...]
2009-07-31 21:50:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL SOCI BH
09BELMOPAN299SUPPLY OF ELECTRICAL POWER IN BELIZE
[...] Belize Electricity Limited (BEL),whose major shareholder is Fortis Inc. of Canada, is Belize's primary distributor of electricity. Since the beginning of the year, regulatory conflicts with the Public Utilities Commission continue to dominate BEL's focus. More recently, a shortage of supply [...]
2009-07-31 21:51:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDENRG ECON EINV BH
09BELMOPAN305 CCJ MAY BECOME BELIZE'S FINAL APPELLATE COURT
[...] On June 19, 2009, Prime Minister Dean Barrow proposed a bill to the House of Representatives for a constitutional amendment that would replace the Privy Council in London as the final appellate court for Belize with the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ). This proposal is in keeping with the obl [...]
2009-08-05 15:44:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV XL BH
09BELMOPAN314CITRUS GREENING THREATENS BELIZE'S CITRUS INDUSTRY
[...] In May 2009, the Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) confirmed the presence of citrus greening in Belize. This disease represents a serious threat to an industry which significantly contributes to the Belizean economy in terms of foreign exchange earnings and employment in the rural s [...]
2009-08-11 20:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON BEXP EAGR PGOV BH
09BELMOPAN320EUROPEAN DEVELOPMENT FUND ACTIVITIES IN BELIZE: SUGAR, BANANAS AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
[...] Ambassador Marco Mazzocchi Alemanni, the Head of the European Commission's (EC) Delegation to Belize, visited Belize from 20th to 24th July 2009 to promote several European Development Fund initiatives. More than Euro 46 million has been allocated to assist rural Belizean agricultural communi [...]
2009-08-21 16:50:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDEUN BH PGOV PREL
09BELMOPAN332GOB ASSUMES CONTROL OF BELIZE TELEMEDIA LIMITED
[...] On August 24, Prime Minister Dean Barrow first introduced the Belize Telecommunications Amendment Bill to the House of Representatives. The Bill was passed and certified by the Governor General August 25th. This Bill allows the Government of Belize to nationalize one of the largest private en [...]
2009-09-04 20:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND EINV BH
09BELMOPAN348 BELIZE FM MEETS WITH NEW AMBASSADOR
[...] AMB and DCM called on FM Wilfred Elrington on September 17, immediately in advance of AMB's presentation of credentials to the Governor General, Sir Colville Young. Ambassador Adalbert Tucker, Director for Foreign Trade and Alfonso Gahona, Office Director for the Americas were also present. [...]
2009-09-18 22:28:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BH
09BELMOPAN349 BELIZE PM MEETS WITH NEW AMBASSADOR
[...] AMB and DCM met with Prime Minister Dean Barrow immediately after AMB presented his credentials to the Governor General on September 17. Barrow said the bilateral relationship is good and he has no complaints. On the business side, our relations are proceeding well. He very much appreciates [...]
2009-09-22 22:08:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL BH
09BELMOPAN370 THE BELIZE MENTAL HEALTH SYSTEM
[...] Summary. In Belize, mental health services are provided to citizens and residents through the Belize Mental Health Program (BMHP),which is coordinated and supervised by the Ministry of Health. The system is newly emerging, serves approximately 15,000 patients, and had its own approved, gover [...]
2009-10-06 17:22:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR BH
09BELMOPAN391BELIZE DEMARCHE DELIVERED: 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY, THIRD
[...] (U) Post delivered reftel points to GOB MFA North American Desk Officer Ayesha Borland on October 26. 2. (U) Ms. Borland reported that there would be no change from Belize's position in past votes regarding the resolutions on Iran, Burma and DPRK and indicated that Belize's positions on thes [...]
2009-10-27 13:05:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM PGOV BH PREL
09BELMOPAN400 FRAUD SUMMARY - BELMOPAN
[...] Per Reftel B, U.S. Embassy Belmopan provides the following information for the period March, 2009 - September, 2009: a. COUNTRY CONDITIONS: Fraud encountered during visa and American Citizen Services interviews remains at moderately low levels. Post saw a slight increase in NIV fraud. Be [...]
2009-10-30 21:35:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKFRD CVIS CPAS CMGT ASEC KCRM BH
09BELMOPAN407 SHAKE UP IN THE PEOPLE'S UNITED PARTY
[...] John Briceo, leader of the People's United Party (PUP) has recently proposed changes to Senators representing the opposition and to the party's executive committee. The expanded membership has been justified as a measure to bridge the division that has permeated the party since his assumption [...]
2009-11-05 16:25:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL BH
09BELMOPAN411FINANCIAL WOES AT THE BELIZE CITY COUNCIL
[...] During the last week of September, the Belize City Council (CitCo) became embroiled in two financial and political crises. These situations have emanated from charges levied against the Mayor and members of the financial staff, and from demonstrations by workers and sanitation companies for pa [...]
2009-11-06 19:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV BH
09BELMOPAN421BELIZE RESPONSE FOR 2009 TIP INTERIM ASSESSMENT
[...] Summary. Although the issue of addressing trafficking in persons is given support from the highest levels of the Government of Belize (GoB) and Belizean Anti-Trafficking in Persons Committee (the Committee),continues to meet monthly, there is limited progress to report for the interim period [...]
2009-11-12 20:17:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KTIP KWMN PGOV PHUM SMIG BH
09BELMOPAN424DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. CANDIDACY FOR THE INTERNATIONAL
[...] Poloff delivered reftel demarche and diplomatic note on USG candidacy for the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council to Ayesha Borland, Western Hemisphere Desk Officer at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on November 17. Director of Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs [...]
2009-11-17 19:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC IMO EWWT PHSA UK BH
09BELMOPAN425DEMARCHE DELIVERED: U.S. CANDIDACY FOR THE WORLD HEALTH
[...] No summary [...]
2009-11-17 19:49:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDAORC PREL TBIO EAID WHO BH
09BELMOPAN443Demarche Delivered: Opposing UNGA Resolutions with
[...] (U) Per reftel, on November 24 PolOff delivered demarche to Government of Belize (GoB)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk Officer Ayesha Borland. Regarding opposition to UNGA resolutions with anti-Israeli bias, Ms. Borland informed PolOff that the GoB had discussed the issue and woul [...]
2009-11-25 14:57:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA KPAL IS BH
09BELMOPAN444Demarche Delivered: Opposing UNGA Resolutions with
[...] (U) Per reftel, on November 24 PolOff delivered demarche to Government of Belize (GoB)'s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Americas Desk Officer Ayesha Borland. Regarding opposition to UNGA resolutions with anti-Israeli bias, Ms. Borland informed PolOff that the GoB had discussed the issue and woul [...]
2009-11-25 14:57:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNGA KPAL IS BH
09BELMOPAN45 BELIZE: CHILD LABOR INFORMATION FOR TRADE AND DEVELOPMENT
[...] Per reftel, Post submits its updated report on child labor information for Belize for USDOL's use in preparing its congressionally-mandated report on child labor as required by the Trade Development Act of 2000. ------- Summary ------- 2. Child labor does exist in Belize but is not co [...]
2009-01-30 20:46:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EIND ETRD PHUM SOCI BH
09BELMOPAN463 Demarche Delivered on "Defamation of Religions"
[...] No summary [...]
2009-12-08 17:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM UN UNGA BH
09BELMOPAN485ZABANEH FAMILY PURCHASES PRIVATE UNIVERSITY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In December 2009, Dr. Louis Zabaneh stunned the Belizean education community with his surprise acquisition of Galen University. The Zabaneh family is purportedly involved in a number of illicit activities including money laundering and drug smuggling. Over the last year, the [...]
2009-12-22 17:43:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR SOCI BH
09BELMOPAN486AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH GOB ABOUT BTL NATIONALIZATION
[...] (C) Summary: On December 15 the Ambassador, DCM, and Econoff met with Financial Secretary Joseph Waight and Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) board member Alan Slusher. Waight and Slusher provided valuable information about the state of the economy, as well as information about the lead up to t [...]
2009-12-22 22:39:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALECON EINV BH
09BELMOPAN49BELIZE: COURTESY CALL ON FM WILFRED ELRINGTON
[...] The CDA and PolOff met with FM Wilfred Elrington on January 27 to assure him that despite the expected gap between Ambassadors, there would be no diminution in the relationship or the range of exchanges between the GOB and the USG. Elrington said he understood and expected to carry on business [...]
2009-02-02 17:44:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR BH
09BELMOPAN50 CANE FARMERS' STRIKE THREATENS SUGAR INDUSTRY
[...] On January 27, 2009, the Belize Cane Farmers Association initiated a general strike. The decision followed a one-day strike in which the cane farmers refused to deliver their cane to the factory at Tower Hill for processing. The controversy was caused by the introduction of a core sampler, a [...]
2009-02-02 22:10:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDECON PGOV ETRD PREL
09BELMOPAN57 FORMER PRIME MINISTER TO STAND TRIAL FOR THEFT
[...] On February 10, 2009, Magistrate Earl Jones of the Municipal Court in Belmopan handed down a judgment finding that enough evidence had been submitted against former Prime Minister Said Musa for a prima facie case to be heard. As a result he ordered that Musa stand trial in the Supreme Court on [...]
2009-02-11 16:37:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON PREL BH
09BELMOPAN66BELIZE - NINTH ANNUAL TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (TIP) REPORT
[...] (U) Responses are keyed to reporting questions in (paras 23-25) in ref A. --------------------------- The Country's TIP Situation --------------------------- 23A. (SBU) Belize is a transit and destination country for internationally trafficked men, women, and children. Trafficking oc [...]
2009-02-19 21:39:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM KTIP ELAB KCRM KFRD KWMN PGOV PREF SMIG BH
09BELMOPAN80 PREVIEWING BELIZE'S MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS 2009: UDP LIKELY
[...] Summary: After a landslide victory in the 2008 general elections, the United Democratic Party (UDP) is now preparing for the 2009 municipal elections amidst criticism for lacking a clear policy agenda and a weakened economy. The new Peoples United Party(PUP) leadership has declared its deter [...]
2009-02-27 21:54:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PINS SOCI BH
09BELMOPAN83BELIZE: 2009 SPECIAL 301 REVIEW
[...] (SBU) Belize was removed from the Special 301 Watchlist in 2008, but concerns remain in enforcement of IPR laws and prosecution of offenders. 2. (U) Belize and IPR Laws and Conventions: Belize has fulfilled its obligation under the World Trade Organization (WTO) to implement the Agreement o [...]
2009-03-03 17:48:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD KIPR BH
09BELMOPAN87 LOW VOTER TURNOUT AS BELIZEANS GO TO THE POLLS FOR
[...] Summary. Embassy observers visited the Belize City, Orange Walk, and Belmopan districts to observe the municipal elections today. These district elections were generally well-organized and calm, and media reports indicate the mood was similar throughout the country. Voter turnout has been e [...]
2009-03-04 22:44:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC SOCI BH
09BELMOPAN88 BELIZEAN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS: LOW VOTER TURNOUT FAVORED
[...] Belize's March 4th municipal election resulted in another landslide victory for the incumbent United Democratic Party (UDP). The UDP won 61 of 64 contested seats. All elected mayors were from the UDP party, including in the Toledo District where the previous mayor was from the People's United [...]
2009-03-05 22:23:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL ASEC SOCI
09BELMOPAN92GRENADE ATTACK AT THE RESIDENCE OF BELIZE'S
[...] (U) On Tuesday, March 3, 2009, the residence of Gregory Gibson, Belize,s Comptroller of Customs, was targeted by unknown assailant(s) who threw a grenade onto the third floor balcony. Comptroller Gibson currently resides at #2 Signa Street, Belama, Phase 1, Belize City. The incident occurred [...]
2009-03-11 21:30:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALASEC PTER PINR HO BH
09BELMOPAN97 CABINET RESHUFFLE OR POLITICAL PAYBACK?
[...] Summary: Less than one week after the incumbent United Democratic Party (UDP) won a landslide victory in municipal elections, the Prime Minister (PM) has reshuffled his cabinet. These changes involve the removal of one Minister -- Marcel Cardona, changed portfolios for three more, and the rest [...]
2009-03-13 17:14:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR BH
10BELMOPAN104UDP GOVERNMENT'S SECOND ANNIVERSARY BRINGS BUDGET SHORTFALLS
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On February 9 the Prime Minister held his quarterly press conference in Belize City. The main issues discussed were his Government's successes, social assistance programs, the economy, and crime and security. The PM also answered an onslaught of questions from the media, includi [...]
2010-02-24 15:07:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PINS SOCI ECON BTIO BH
10BELMOPAN53OPENING OF THE 2010 SUPREME COURT SESSION
[...] SUMMARY: On January 18, 2010, the formal opening of the Supreme Court was marked by a church ceremony and addresses delivered by Chief Justice Abdulai Conteh (CJ) and Attorney General and Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington (AG). In their statements, the CJ and AG sought to end tensions from 200 [...]
2010-02-01 22:21:00Embassy BelmopanUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV BH
10BELMOPAN55BELIZEAN PUBLIC IN AN UPROAR OVER FOREIGN
[...] (U) SUMMARY: A comment made by Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington following a meeting at the Organization of American States (OAS) has stirred widespread discontent among Belizean nationalists, NGO,s, and political leaders. Elrington was quoted as describing Belize,s border with Guatemala as [...]
2010-02-02 20:40:00Embassy BelmopanCONFIDENTIALPBTS PGOV PREL OAS BH GT
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