Business & Economy
BEL Reports on 2016 Performance to Shareholders at Annual General Meeting
Belize Electricity Limited (BEL) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 to report to shareholders on the Company’s performance.
Business & Economy
Lobster Season reopens: Belize Fisheries Department predicts a profitable lobster season
After a four month spawning period, the lobster season reopened on Thursday, June 15th, and the BFD is making a positive prediction for a profitable lobster season.
Business & Economy
SIB releases new figures; consumer prices continue to rise
The Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) has published its latest statistics on the consumer price index and external trade for the country of Belize.
Business & Economy
National Tourism Policy consultations assesses Belize’s Tourism Product
In an effort to update the National Tourism Policy (NTP), a consultation workshop was held at the Sunbreeze Hotel Conference Room on Thursday, May 18th.
Business & Economy
Social Security Board Public Service Announcement
On Thursday May 11, the Social Security Board (SSB) reported the existence of a trade dispute with the Christian Workers Union (CWU) to the Minister of Labour, Hon. Hugo Patt.
Business & Economy
Shrimp Industry not fazed by ASC suspensions
The Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) has suspended several shrimp farm exports due to an Early Mortality Symptoms (EMS) outbreak.
Business & Economy
National Risk Assessment
The National Anti-Money Laundering Committee (NAMLC), chaired by the Financial Intelligence Unit, is presently undertaking a Money Laundering and Financing of Terrorism National Risk Assessment (NRA).
Business & Economy
Belize currency protected against counterfeiters
The Central Bank of Belize has incorporated new security features into the Belize’s paper currency to protect Belizeans against counterfeits.

