Sunday, January 25, 2026

Business & Economy

Letter to the Editor: San Pedro Business Community

Several key members of the business community recently held a meeting at the Lion's Den sometime around mid-April with respect to the attempt of the Town Council enforcing new traffic rules.

Letter to the Editor: B&B responds to The San Pedro Sun

B&B responds to The San Pedro Sun's SPTC Delivery Regulations article.

Consumer Prices Increase in March by 0.1%

On Wednesday, April 27th, the Statistical Institute of Belize released its latest figures on prices and external trade for the country.

SPTC says Bowen and Bowen not abiding by delivery regulations

The SPTC is disappointed, since they did not expect that Bowen and Bowen to back down after agreeing to a commitment with the local authorities.

Marie Sharp is officially inducted to the Hot Sauce Hall of Fame!

On Saturday, April 23rd, long time Belizean entrepreneur Marie Sharp became part of the New York Hot Sauce Hall of Fame.

Zika Situation in Belize – An Update

Although new and compelling factors may indicate the presence of Zika, the Ministry is still not able to declare that there is a first local transmission case of Zika in Belize.

Ashcroft denies link to Panamanian leaked documents

TheICIJ, lists Lord Michael Ashcroft as the connection between Belize and Mossack Fonseca in the leaked Panama Papers on fraud schemes.

No liquor on Good Friday in San Pedro

No stores, supermarkets, bars or restaurants are allowed to sell alcoholic beverages from midnight on Thursday, March 24th to Good Friday, March 25th - with some exceptions as detailed by the SPPD, SPTC and Liquor Licencing Board.