Business & Economy
Belize Airport Authority confirms work on Caye Caulker Airstrip to start soon
The Belize Airport Authority (BAA) has confirmed to The San Pedro Sun that pre-construction work on the Caye Caulker Airstrip should be starting in the coming week.
Business & Economy
Conch Season officially opens
Conch represents a significant source of revenue for traditional fishermen on Ambergris Caye and across the country, which generates millions of dollars to the Belizean economy.
Business & Economy
Belize Participates at Belgium’s First International Day of Cacao & Chocolate
Belize’s cacao and chocolate industry was highlighted at the inaugural Belgian edition of the International Day of Cacao and Chocolate in Brussels, Belgium on 1st October, 2017.
Business & Economy
Prime Minister says Petrocaribe will re-start in October; fuel prices expected to moderate
On Thursday, September 21st, during his Independence Day address, the Prime Minister of Belize, Right Honourable Dean Barrow announced that the Petrocaribe Program will start back up next month.
Business & Economy
Tropic Air Belize and Maya Island Air suspend Caye Caulker Flights
Effective October 1, 2017, all scheduled flights to Caye Caulker via Tropic Air and Maya Island Air will be suspended due to severe airstrip deterioration.
Business & Economy
SIB report indicates the cost of living is on the rise
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released a report on August 30th, citing a rise in the cost of living for Belizeans.
Business & Economy
Social Security proposes workers contributions increase to 10%
The Social Security Board (SSB) has proposed an increase in contributions to 10% of workers earnings, and to also raise the ceiling for insurable income from $320 per week to $500 per week.
Business & Economy
Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry hosts a consultation in San Pedro
On Thursday August 31 st, a consultation was held at the Sunbreeze Hotel, organized by the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), with the goal to provide the best marketing practices to business owners.
