Business & Economy
Changes in the Pump Price of Fuel Effective December 11, 2020
The prices for regular gasoline and kerosene will register increased as follows:
Regular Gasoline will increase by 48 cents from $8.61 to $9.09 per gallon;
Kerosene will increase by 1 dollar from $4.73 to $5.73 per gallon.
The prices for premium gasoline and diesel will remain unchanged at $9.49 and $8.11 per gallon, respectively.
Business & Economy
Exportation of Live Cattle to Mexico
A ceremony to commemorate the exportation of another consignment of live cattle to Mexico was held on December 9th, 2020 at Blue Creek Village in the Orange Walk District. A total of 629 heads of cattle are expected to be exported to Mexico.
Business & Economy
Low pressure and no water supply in San Pedro Town; BWS reports major plant component failure
Customers without any water in their homes are asked to contact the BWS office. Upper floors are hardest hit due to low pressure.
Business & Economy
Office of the Prime Minister Names CEO in the Ministry of Economic Development
Ms. Mendez holds a Master’s of Science in International Trade Policy with Specialization in Trade in Services and Market Access of Goods and a bachelor’s degree in Political Science from the University of the West Indies. She is currently pursuing a master’s degree in Project Management at the University for International Cooperation. Ms. Mendez has substantial experience in national and regional project development with a special interest in education and private sector driven investment.
Business & Economy
Placencia Municipal Airport is officially inaugurated
The newly inaurated airport can now facilitate later flights on a daily basis as well as emergency medivac flights to and from the Placencia Peninsula.
Business & Economy
Meeting Held to Discuss Re-opening of the Corozal Free Zone
On Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, the Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise and other officials of the Ministry of Agriculture met with representatives from the Ministry of Health and Wellness and the Chamber of Commerce of the Corozal Free Zone to discuss the re-opening of the Northern Free Zone.
Business & Economy
Placencia Municipal Airport rehabilitation completed
An official inauguration of the rehabilitated Placencia Peninsula airstrip will take place on Friday, December 4th.
Business & Economy
Belize has a Blue Economy Ministry; where did it emerge from, and what is it about?
The Blue Economy is a strategy created by the Commonwealth, an association of 54 countries, of which Belize is a member. These nations have agreed to actively cooperate to solve ocean/sea-related problems and meet commitments for sustainable marine areas’ development.
