Business & Economy
Formal Cattle Export to Mexico
The Ministry of Food and Agriculture is pleased to announce that a total of 241 heads of cattle from Blue Creek, Orange Walk were...
Business & Economy
Ambergris Caye residents form “Change For San Pedro” movement
'Change for San Pedro' is a movement formed by residents concerned by the economic, provisional, and infrastructural neglect of Ambergris Caye.
Business & Economy
San Pedro is Belize Too: Islanders unite online to demand more from local and national authorities
Islanders are clamoring "San Pedro is Belize Too!" as they ask local and national authorities to lift the lockdown laws and open Ambergris Caye, at least internally so that residents can work and help themselves.
Business & Economy
Lockdown lifted in Orange Walk villages; Ambergris Caye remains quarantined
Despite changes to SOE in Orange Walk villages, Ambergris Caye remains on lockdown. Residents are asking for an internal reopening.
Business & Economy
BEL responds to complaints of unusually high utility bills
Despite the dire economic situation, BEL will not allow its customers to defer payments or waive light bills, but payment arrangements can be made.
Business & Economy
Tour Guide protest demands solutions from local island leaders on the way forward amidst lockdown
Tour guide Oscar Iboy staged a peaceful protest outside of the SPTC building to ask local authorities for a real plan to move the island forward during this pandemic and its ensuing economic crisis. Disheartened by a lack of vision by Mayor Guerrero, Iboy asks that leaders craft a solid plan.
Business & Economy
The Green Climate Fund Approves Project Preparation Facility to Build the Adaptive Capacity of Sugarcane Farmers in Northern Belize
The National Designated Authority (NDA) of Belize to the GCF under the Ministry of Economic Development and Petroleum, and the Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC), has been engaged with the Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) to design a proposed project “Building the Adaptive Capacity of Sugarcane Farmers in Northern Belize.” This project will help to facilitate the behavioral change necessary to sustain the livelihood of approximately 5,200 northern farmers, in addition to building resilience to the impacts of climate change through the development of knowledge and capacity within the farming community.
Business & Economy
Ambergris Caye under 14-day quarantine after spike in COVID-19 cases
At the stroke of midnight on Friday, August 7th, Ambergris Caye is under a 14-day quarantine once again due to a major spike in Covid-19 cases.
