Business & Economy
San Pedro stakeholders not happy with regulations on alcohol sales and business operations during the Christmas weekend
On Thursday, December 22nd, a couple of stakeholders in San Pedro Town voiced their dissatisfaction with the current set of regulations regarding the sale of alcohol and opening hours for different establishments over the Christmas weekend. The regulations set by the Belize Police Department are said to be unfair, and the stakeholders on the island say they will be significantly affected due to restrictions requiring businesses to close by midnight.
Business & Economy
Belize Police Department issues regulations on the sale of alcohol during Christmas holidays
The Commissioner of Police, Chester Williams, said on Wednesday, December 21st, that during the mentioned periods, as highlighted below, no liquor should be exposed for sale, sold, consumed, or delivered on such premises during the period when they are required to be closed. ComPol stressed that no persons other than the license holders or the employees should be on the licensed premises. In addition, no liquor should be sold in a restaurant except to a customer buying a full meal and consuming an alcoholic beverage with it.
Business & Economy
Living Word Church’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive receives $100,000 donation
The annual Living Word Church Toy Drive will see the gifting of 150 hefty food baskets, 500 small toys during Christmas Caroling on Thursday, December 22nd, and 1,200 quality toys during the Toy Outreach on December 23rd.
Business & Economy
RRB Program Continues to Support Small Farmers in Belize
On December 13, 2022, the Government of Belize (GOB), through the Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) Program of the Ministry of Economic Development, signed Matching Grant Fund Agreements (MGA) with Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited, the Northern Sustainable Agro-Producers Cooperative Society Limited, both of the Corozal District, and the Seven Miles Farmers’ Association of the Cayo District.
Business & Economy
Belize Marketing & Development Cooperation opens branch in San Pedro showcasing Belizean products
On Friday, December 2nd, the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation (BMDC) opened its fifth branch in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The facility on the island offers Belizean products such as jam, jellies, pepper sauces, honey, crafts, cooking oils, ointments, rice, sugar, local sweets, seasonings, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and other items made in Belize by Belizean entrepreneurs. The branch is on Pescador Drive, across from the Smart office, and they are open Monday through Friday, 8AM to Noon and 1- 5PM.
Business & Economy
Business registration in Belize now available online
All those trips to the Capital City of Belmopan to register a business with the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) may soon be a thing of the past as registration will now be digital. Business owners will be able to register a new company and manage their registration from the convenience of their digital device of choice.
Business & Economy
Belize Conservationist Highlights Importance of Mangrove Preservation Following Hurricane Lisa
A healthy mangrove population is especially crucial to maintaining a healthy reef. Much like the Barrier Reef is afforded protection, the same needs to apply to wetlands and mangroves within the region to conserve biodiversity and plant life.
Business & Economy
National MSME Roadshow ends in San Pedro with pop-up market
On Friday, October 28th, the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Roadshow ended with a pop-up market in San Pedro Town. The project created by Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño reached the central municipalities across the country and was geared toward supporting businesses under the MSME category. The pop-up market at Central Park in San Pedro brought several companies from the island and the mainland showcasing various Belizean products.
