Business & Economy
MOHW’s COVID-19 vaccination campaign comes to the islands
The Ministry of Health and Wellness continues its vaccination campaign, landing on the islands. Countrywide, 37,473 are fully vaccinated, while 102,052 have received their first dose.
Business & Economy
Second Cattle Export Activity Held at Shipyard
A brief ceremony was held in Shipyard to mark the exportation of 359 heads of cattle from Shipyard and 85 from Blue Creek with a final destination of Michoacan, Mexico. The heads of cattle have been purchased by SuKarne, a Mexican multinational corporation based in Culiacán, Mexico, which operates in the food processing industry. SuKarne annually exports the largest percentage of beef, pork, and chicken from Mexico.
Business & Economy
Environmental Clearance for Butane Depots
The Belize Department of the Environment - DOE (DOE) takes this opportunity to inform investors and the general public that butane depots and mini plants, also known as liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) depots and mini plants, are required to have Environmental Clearance to operate in Belize.
Business & Economy
Ministry of Agriculture Meets with Belize Agro-Productive Group
On Thursday, June 10, 2021, Hon. Jose Abelardo Mai, Minister of Agriculture, Food Security and Enterprise, accompanied by CEO Servulo Baeza and technical staff of the ministry, met with the Belize Agro-Productive Sector (BAS) Group in Belmopan.
Business & Economy
BWS Offers 5% Rebate to Tourism Accomodations
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to inform tourism stakeholders that the Belize Water Services Limited (BWSL) will offer a 5% early payment rebate on bills for the months of June, July and August 2021 to approved accommodations. This collaboration between the BTB and BWSL aims to provide financial relief to accommodations within the tourism sector.
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.
Business & Economy
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.
Business & Economy
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.