Sunday, January 25, 2026

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.