Thursday, September 17, 2026

Business & Economy

Third Market Day in San Pedro a hit with locals and visitors alike

The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) organized the third market day on Saturday, May 29th at the Honourable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex. As with the previous events, the field was blanketed with booths showcasing several large and small businesses offering a wide variety of products throughout the day.

Minister of Agriculture Concludes Countrywide Familiarization Tour

On Friday, May 21, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, concluded his national tour of the agriculture sector in the Corozal District.

No fuel shortages on the island

While in some parts of the mainland a shortage of fuel has been reported, San Pedro Town still counts with a good supply. Caribeña Enterprises, which distributes fuel on the island, advises residents not to be concerned as they have enough in stock, and more is being barged from the mainland.

Sheep Management Training for Toledo Farmers

The Sheep Project Phase II under Taiwan Technical Mission, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, conducted a general sheep management training at the Toledo Agriculture Station on May 20, 2021.

Minister of Agriculture Concludes Tour in the Orange Walk District

Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, completed a two-day tour of the Orange Walk District on May 14, 2021. The tour was a part of his familiarization visits to the different agriculture communities and areas across the country.

Minister of Agriculture Concludes Cayo District Tour

Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, has completed a two-day tour of the Cayo District. The tour is a part of the minister’s familiarization visits to the different agricultural communities and areas across the country.

Hosts 4th Annual National Competitiveness Month under the theme: Facing Challenges and Forging Resilience through Diversification and Competitiveness

The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE), the Statutory Body under the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development & Investment announces the opening of the 4th Annual National Competitiveness Month under the theme: Facing Challenges and Forging Resilience through Business Diversification and Competitiveness.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise Holds Annual General Meeting

The objective of the AGM was to present accomplishments and workplans that will guide the Ministry in its planning, activities, and initiatives over the next 12 months. The workplans outlined the vision of the various departments and partner agencies to promote agriculture locally and to be more export-oriented under the new programmatic framework of vegetable and root crops, grains, traditional crops, and livestock, among others.