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Social Security
Community and Society
No increase in Social Security contribution rates for 2021
The process to increase SSB contributions began in 2017 in what was dubbed as the ‘Contribution Reform.’ Over a three-year increment, the phase-in approach would see contribution rates increase from 0.5% to 8.5% and the wage ceiling from $320 to $440. The third and final increment scheduled for January 4th has been put on hold for now.
Community and Society
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to the Ministry of Education
The Minister of Education and his Executives were gracious in their support of the teachers. I want to publicly and personally thank them.
Community and Society
SPTC settles thousands in arrears with SSB
The revealing allegations that The San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) had not been making monthly payments to the Social Security Board (SSB) on behalf of their employees prompted Mayor Daniel Guerrero to act on the situation.
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.
Community and Society
Social Security Board to increase contribution wage band in 2018
An increase in the amount of contributions towards Social Security (SS) for 2018 was confirmed by the Chief Executive Officer in the SS, Doctor Colin Young on Tuesday, July 26th.
