Business & Economy
Traffic restrictions on the north road to accommodate Belize Investment Summit
The traffic north of Sir Barry Bowen Bridge and White Sands Cove Resort will see tight restrictions starting tomorrow, Wednesday, November 10th, and Thursday the 11th due to the Belize Investment Summit at Grand Caribe Belize. Traffic will be diverted during these two days, and large trucks are restricted on the northern road.
Business & Economy
Former Canada Prime Minister Stephen Harper arrives on Ambergris Caye ahead of Investment Summit
The Right Honourable Stephen Joseph Harper, former Prime Minister of Canada, is in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, to participate in the upcoming Belize Investment Summit. With Harper as the keynote speaker, the event takes place on November 10th and 11th in northern Ambergris Caye.
Business & Economy
Belize Participates in IMF-World Bank Group Annual Meeting
Hon. Christopher Coye, Minister of State in Finance, Economic Development and Investment, and Dr. Osmond Martinez, Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Economic...
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COVID-19 Enforcement Unit to provide new jobs
The enforcement unit will be made of people from within the communities across the country making sure people and businesses adhere to the COVID-19 health protocols in place.
Business & Economy
GOB Receives Dividend Payment from Digi
On October 12, 2021, Hon. Rodwell Ferguson, Minister of Public Utilities, Energy and Logistics, received a cheque from Digi for $3.5 million.
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Fisheries Ministers seek new strategic direction during 11th Special Meeting of the CRFM Ministerial Council
Ministers responsible for Fisheries from Member States of the Caribbean Regional Fisheries Mechanism (CRFM) are scheduled to meet on Monday, 4 October 2021, during the 16th observance of the Caribbean Week of Agriculture. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the new strategic direction for the fisheries and aquaculture sector, which produced fish with an estimated ex-vessel value of US$480 million in 2020, despite the economic devastation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Belize Shrimp Industry Receives Approval for Renewal of Export License to Mexico
The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA), the phytosanitary health body that oversees plant and animal health for Belize, including exports and imports, has recently indicated that Belize has gotten the green light to renew the export of shrimp to Mexico.
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Queen Conch Season officially opens in Belize
Amid a world health crisis, Belizeans have one thing to be happy about as of Friday, October 1st. It is not Halloween, but one of the most anticipated seasons of the year the opening of the Strombus Gigas or commonly known as the Queen Conch. It is one of the main seafood staples in the country and a leading export product. The season will remain open until June 30, 2022, or until the yearly set production quota is met.