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Government
IDB and EU Partner to Boost Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize
The European Union (EU) is providing a €2 million grant to support the Trade and Investment Facilitation Program in Belize, financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).
Business & Economy
Belize Introduces Moveable Property Secured Transactions Law and Launches Collateral Registry
The Financial Services Commission of Belize (FSC) announces a landmark step towards financial inclusion and economic growth with the enactment of the Moveable Property Secured Transactions Legislation (Act No. 21 of 2024). Effective November 25, 2024, under Statutory Instrument (S.I.) No. 150 of 2024, this legislation modernises Belize’s financial landscape by enabling movable assets to be used as collateral for loans and establishing the Secured Transactions and Collateral Registry (STCR).
Government
BELTRAIDE Holds Consultations with Blue Economy Stakeholders to Improve Investments in the Sector
The Government of Belize has identified investment in priority sectors, as a key driver of economic development. BELTRAIDE is supporting the Inter- American Development (IDB) in building a strategy to attract foreign direct investment specifically in the Blue Economy, to complement existing business operations. The development of the strategy is being led by OCO Global, a technology based advisory firm focused on trade, investment, and economic development.
Government
Government Hosts Information Sharing Session with Fiscal Incentives Program Beneficiary Companies
The Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment, in collaboration with the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU), BELTRAIDE and the Economic Development Council, hosted an information-sharing and networking session with companies that are current beneficiaries of the Fiscal Incentives (FI) Program. The session took place at the University of the West Indies Conference Room, Belize City.
Business & Economy
Digital Connect Center launched in San Pedro
On Wednesday, August 30th, the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC), BELTRAIDE, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) gathered at the public library to officially unveil a project to assist island entrepreneurs with digital tools to improve their online presence. The new Digital Connect Center located on the second floor of the public library building is equipped with computers, and it will soon be opened to those needing this resource to enhance their business strategies and better promote their products and services.
Business & Economy
BCCI’s 6th Annual Made in Belize Trade Show
The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry’s 6th annual Made In Belize Trade Show was held on Saturday, June 3rd 2023 from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm at the National Agriculture and Trade Show Grounds in the City of Belmopan. Under the theme “Buy in Belize, Build Belize, Support your local homegrown.”
Government
Belize Participates in Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE) in Seattle, Washington
Dr. Leroy Almendarez, Executive Director of BELTRAIDE is among 60 senior-level government, business, policy and economic decision-makers from 20 countries across the Americas who attended the Americas Competitiveness Exchange (ACE). The exchange was held from May 14 – May 19, 2023, grants participants a first-hand look at the greater Seattle, Washington region’s economic, innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Government
Designated Processing Areas Act Legislative Amendment Consultation
On March 29, 2023, the Investment Policy and Compliance Unit (IPCU) in the Ministry of Investment organized a consultation with companies that benefit from the Designated Processing Areas (DPA) Act. The objective of the consultation was to apprise the private sector stakeholders of the proposed amendments.
