Business & Economy
Living Word Church’s Annual Christmas Toy Drive receives $100,000 donation
The annual Living Word Church Toy Drive will see the gifting of 150 hefty food baskets, 500 small toys during Christmas Caroling on Thursday, December 22nd, and 1,200 quality toys during the Toy Outreach on December 23rd.
Business & Economy
RRB Program Continues to Support Small Farmers in Belize
On December 13, 2022, the Government of Belize (GOB), through the Resilient Rural Belize (RRB) Program of the Ministry of Economic Development, signed Matching Grant Fund Agreements (MGA) with Concepcion Vegetable Farmers’ Cooperative Society Limited, the Northern Sustainable Agro-Producers Cooperative Society Limited, both of the Corozal District, and the Seven Miles Farmers’ Association of the Cayo District.
Business & Economy
Belize Marketing & Development Cooperation opens branch in San Pedro showcasing Belizean products
On Friday, December 2nd, the Belize Marketing and Development Corporation (BMDC) opened its fifth branch in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. The facility on the island offers Belizean products such as jam, jellies, pepper sauces, honey, crafts, cooking oils, ointments, rice, sugar, local sweets, seasonings, alcoholic beverages, vegetables, dairy products, meats, and other items made in Belize by Belizean entrepreneurs. The branch is on Pescador Drive, across from the Smart office, and they are open Monday through Friday, 8AM to Noon and 1- 5PM.
Business & Economy
Business registration in Belize now available online
All those trips to the Capital City of Belmopan to register a business with the Belize Companies and Corporate Affairs Registry (BCCAR) may soon be a thing of the past as registration will now be digital. Business owners will be able to register a new company and manage their registration from the convenience of their digital device of choice.
Business & Economy
Belize Conservationist Highlights Importance of Mangrove Preservation Following Hurricane Lisa
A healthy mangrove population is especially crucial to maintaining a healthy reef. Much like the Barrier Reef is afforded protection, the same needs to apply to wetlands and mangroves within the region to conserve biodiversity and plant life.
Business & Economy
National MSME Roadshow ends in San Pedro with pop-up market
On Friday, October 28th, the National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Roadshow ended with a pop-up market in San Pedro Town. The project created by Prime Minister Honourable Dr. John Briceño reached the central municipalities across the country and was geared toward supporting businesses under the MSME category. The pop-up market at Central Park in San Pedro brought several companies from the island and the mainland showcasing various Belizean products.
Business & Economy
The cost of chicken to increase on Monday
The prices of poultry (chicken) and poultry products will experience an increase of 6.5% as of Monday, October 31st. The rise is due to the high prices of grains (corn and soybean) used in chicken feed on the market.
Business & Economy
Island entrepreneurs encouraged to take advantage of the National MSME Roadshow
The National Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) Roadshow have arrived in San Pedro Town. The initiative created by the Government of Belize supporting and guiding businesses under the MSME category will take place on the island from Wednesday, October 26th, through Friday, October 28th, at the San Pedro Lions Den on Barrier Reef Drive. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take advantage of these services offered throughout the three-day event. In addition, aspiring entrepreneurs are asked to submit their business ideas. At the end of the event, three persons will be selected to receive $2,500 each to support their project.
