Business, Companies & Organizations

SFXCU Members Want the Central Bank’s Administrator Out!

In a show of solidarity and determination, members of the Saint Francis Xavier Credit Union
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E.P Yorke Students showcase their business skills

Today, hundreds of students gathered at the Marion Jones Sports Complex in Belize City to
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Central Bank tells the BCUL the SFXCU needs to be

The Central Bank of Belize says it has informed the Belize Credit Union League Limited
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BSI’s Fairtrade certification Suspended, BSI says it won’t affect farmers’

Belize Sugar Industries Limited today fired off a press release responding to what it says
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UNO Belize launches its Dynamax Plus additive package

Since 2012, UNO Belize has been providing top-quality service to motorists nationwide. But, fueling up
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Belize Living Abroad Wins Land in Diaspora Relations Unit Raffle

In an effort to strengthen ties with its diaspora community, the Diaspora Relations Unit (DRU)
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Toledo Rice Farmers to get more money for their produce

The purchase price of rice from Toledo farmers has experienced a significant increase. This rise
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Minister Provides Update on Minimum Wage

It has been about two and a half months since the minimum wage increased to
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GOB Getting Ready to Implement Revised Trade Licensing Bill

The revision of the Trade Licensing Bill is getting closer to being finalized and taken
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Belize’s new online business registry gets international recognition

Belize’s Online Business Registry System (OBRS) has received international accolades. ) During the 8th edition
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SSB CEO says Good Stays is expected to repay their

Last year, Good Stays Hotel Limited applied for a 200-hundred-thousand-dollar loan from the Social Security
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SSB wants to invest in projects

The Social Security Board says it wants to invest in meaningful projects. That’s according to
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St. Francs Xavier Credit Union board and GM say the

The board of directors and the general manager of St. Francis Xavier Credit Union have
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Agriculture worker, Michael Bonnell wants his severance after more than

In other court matters, an agriculture worker is seeking redress for what he says he’s
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BSI/ASR explains why they call for an increase in sugar

We’ve continued to follow the discussion on the proposal to increase the prices of brown
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BSI called for an increase in brown sugar in February;

In February, BSI/ASR also wrote the Prime Minister asking for an increase in the price
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PSU Team to Assist GOB Crack Down on Price Gougers

In today’s Cabinet brief, Government announced that it is taking active measures to crack down
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Holy Emmanuel Street no longer a dirt road says Mayor

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner says that residents of Holy Emmanuel Street will no longer
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PM Briceño Addresses Waterloo’s Call for International Arbitration

And on the other hand, Waterloo Investment Holdings Limited continues to persist in its case
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Was the Belize Dry Cleaners Limited jilted by the Ministry

The Minister of Health has weighed on his ministry’s decision to resubmit the tender for
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Stake Bank wants GOB to approve Port Policy now

The government needs to approve – post-haste – the final draft of the Port Policy.
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Ministry of Agriculture launches long-term dairy strategy

The Ministry of Agriculture Food Security and Enterprise has launched the National Dairy Strategic Plan.
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Dairy Association Chairman says industry is still in post-COVID recovery

Following the launch of the Agriculture Ministry’s five-year dairy strategy, the Ministry says that it
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Should traditional bus companies merge for the sake of the

The transportation industry finds itself at yet another familiar crossroads. The Belize Bus Association, whose
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BWS Says Arrears Incurred During the Pandemic Are Slowly Decreasing

 The COVID-19 pandemic has not only affected public health but has also impacted the finances
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External trade stats indicate increases in imports and domestic imports

The Statistical Institute of Belize reports that both imports and domestic exports were on the
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Same hospital laundry tender presented in six months…what’s up with

In September 2022, The Ministry of Health and Wellness announced that it is looking for
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Dangriga Area Dr. Zab tackles unemployment

Dangriga and the Stann Creek District by extension have the highest unemployment rate. Area Representative
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PSU meets in Cayo, possible industrial action high on the

Members of the Public Service Union (PSU) in Cayo today met at Hode’s Place in
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The Love Foundation and its partners are working to stomp

The Accountability Lab, the Love Foundation, and the Ministry of Public Service are working together
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Public Officers Called In Sick Today

Public Officers in various government offices countrywide called in sick today. Some offices in Belize
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PSU President Says GOB Needs to Make Advancement with the

The Belize National Teachers’ Union (BNTU) continues to express frustration at the government’s approach to
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PSU President continues to rail against the PM’s increase in

The Public Service Union continues to rail against what they say is the high price
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FIU and the police to charge two person for recent

The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) and the Belize Police Department are zeroing in on two
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MOW, KHMH and KHMH Worker’s Union meet to hammer out

A meeting between Minister of Health and Wellness, Kevin Bernard and representatives of the Karl
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The producers of Mine Beer continue to be investigated by

The Financial Intelligence Unit says that its investigation into the Caribbean International Brewing Company (CIBL),
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University of Belize Launches Banking and Financial Institute

The University of Belize officially launched the Banking and Finance Institute which offers certification courses
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Price Gougers Will Soon Be Prosecuted!

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise is looking to crack down on price
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Senate discussions loan motions valued at 66 million dollars

Senators today met in the National Assembly Building in Belmopan to consider several motions. Three
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Ministry of Agriculture Appoints New Shrimp Task Force

The Ministry of Agriculture has appointed a new task force for the shrimp industry. The
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BELTRAIDE launches its ICUBE program

The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) says they want to help you with
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HIV/AIDS Workplace Policy to create safe spaces for everyone

The National AIDS Commission, The Ministry of Rural Transformation, Community Development, Labour, and Local Government,
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Bar Association chooses new executive; Andrew Marshalleck is President

 The Bar Association of Belize has chosen its new executive. In a brief press statement,
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BELTRAIDE to launch a “Buy Belize Campaign”

The Belize Trade and Investment Development Service (BELTRAIDE) is hoping to grow the local economy
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Cayo man hits the Mega Bingo Jackpot

A resident of the Cayo District is one hundred eighty-nine thousand, six hundred seventy-seven dollars
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Pallotti Students Start-Up Small Businesses for Annual Expo

Pallotti High School held a Business Expo this morning in Belize City. The fourth-form students
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Can the Briceño Administration Be Held Liable For Decisions Made

The Prime Minister also responded to a legal threat sent by Lord Ashcroft. The Chairman
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NTUCB President to GOB: “Treat the Joint Unions with respect”

Acting properly and treating the Joint Unions Negotiating Team with respect: that’s what the President
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Promoters of 2020 Dexta Daps concert: No shade, we just

Yesterday, we reported on the controversy in the runup of the Dexta Daps concert. The
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MOHW receives support for numerous health initiatives and equipment

The Ministry of Health and Wellness has received additional support from the Government of the
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The SSB donates to assist in the “Gift of Life”

The Social Security Board of Belize (SSB) has provided a much-needed financial donation to the
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PSU President says GOB must get its act together or

Get it together, GOB! That’s the essence of the sentiments expressed by the leaders of
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The Joint Unions say GOB is not committed to good

Good Governance – that’s what the Joint Unions have been demanding from the government since
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The Joint Unions want GOB to forgo GST on essential

The Joint Unions are suggesting that the government remove the General Sales Tax (GST) on
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The Joint Unions demand GOB tackle price gouging

The unions also discussed the issue of price gouging and what they say is the
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Belize Educational Service Group moves into a full-fledged service association

Students often see themselves as global citizens. It’s no different for the graduates from National
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Agric 2023 is April 28-30, 2023!

The National Agriculture and Trade Show 2023 dates have been announced. According to the NATS
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Enforcing Liquor Licensing Regulations

The Chairman of Punta Gorda’s Liquor License Board is reminding license holders to adhere to
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Dangriga seeks ways to address unemployment; Area Rep optimistic Commerce

 Young people want to be gainfully employed – and that’s true for just about every
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Belize City and Orange Walk ITVETs are working to enhance

The Belize City and Orange Walk Institutes for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (ITVET)
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Manatee Man and Dr. Rachel Graham of Belize make the

Jamal Galves, known as the Manatee Man, and marine conservation scientist, Dr. Rachel Graham are
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The Forest Department embarks on a Fire Prevention and Control

The Forest Department is working to strengthen its fire prevention and protection efforts during Belize’s
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NWC Donates House Appliances to Safe Houses Around the Country

The National Women’s Commission handed over a number of household appliances to three safe houses.
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What’s up with citrus? New DFC GM says the organisation

Belize’s citrus industry has had its ups and downs over the years. With a particular
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Will DFC be involved in hemp and marijuana?

Minister Kareem Musa conceded last week that his New Growth Industries ministry is conceptual and
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DFC Chairman transitions to DFC General Manager

Henry Anderson has had a long career in both the public and private sectors and
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New DFC GM offers insights into the agency’s vision

Henry Anderson, the incoming General Manager of the DFC, says he has several ideas to
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Waterloo wants to settle with GOB over port project

The Waterloo Group wants to settle with the Government of Belize over the Port of
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Henry Anderson becomes DFC’s new GM

The Development Finance Corporation (DFC) has a new general manager. He is Henry Anderson. Anderson,
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JP Assoc. holds important AGM; President says ‘bad’ officers can

The Association of Justices of the Peace and Commissioners of the Supreme Court hosted its
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Social Security Board Empowers You Through Capacity Building Program

Over forty residents of Caye Caulker Village and San Pedro Town graduated from the Social
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Belizeans Receive Capacity Building Training through SSB Empowerment Program

Over fifty Belizeans will be graduating from the Social Security Board’s Empowering You capacity-building program. 
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BCCI President says employees are doing what they can to

President of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Marcello Blake says that employers, who
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The BCCI establishes draft Campaign Financing Legislation Bill

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is hoping to introduce a bill geared
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What’s up with weed? New Growth Industries Minister says Belize

 Marijuana remains an illegal substance in Belize, despite the decision to decriminalise small quantities of
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Belize Red Cross Builds Capacity

The Belize Red Cross is holding a four-day workshop to improve its disaster management and
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Upgrades to the road leading to the CFZ are coming

About two weeks ago, we first reported that a much-needed upgrade to the road that
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Will Brad’s Gaming Group Limited Lose Lottery License to GOB?

Brads Gaming Group Limited (BGGL) continues to face uncertainty regarding the future of its license
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BGGL’s Attorney Says it was in GOB’s Plan to Revoke

We also spoke with Former Prime Minister, Senior Counsel Dean Barrow this afternoon, who says
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Phishing Scam not quite in rear view; Heritage Bank and

Who are the unscrupulous figures behind the phishing scam involving Heritage Bank customers? That’s what
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Justice for Laddie Foundation engages for change

The Justice for Laddie Foundation held a “Youth for Change Symposium” in Belize City on
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Big Creek gives a helping hand to PG Police

The Big Creek Group of Companies has provided two motorcycles to the Police in Punta
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Is it time for the PSWT to be dissolved

Tonight, the battle over whether to dissolve the Public Sector Worker’s Trust or keep it
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Empowered and Resilient Women receive training to be better entrepreneurs

PeaceWork Belize and the Taiwan Government partnered to launch the Empowered and Resilient Women Training. The
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AmEx and Belize Bank team up to improve customer experience

Belize Bank Limited and American Express have announced their partnership, which now allows for credit
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Belize Bank’s AmEx relationship: a sign that the tide is

At the Belize Bank launch of its renewed partnership with American Express, we inquired whether
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Road at Corozal Free Zone to get major upgrade

The Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) has approved a non-reimbursable grant of close
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Corozal Free Zone to get stable water supply from BWS…finally

The Corozal Free Zone will be getting connected to Belize Water Service’s water supply. It’s
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Free Zone continues to move from strength to strength, despite

The COVID-19 pandemic caused national lockdowns, which in turn, affected productivity and business. The Corozal
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Free Zone CEO speaks on efforts to stop contraband

Ending the movement of contraband items remains a significant challenge, especially in those communities that
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Should the business community reconsider its rep for the three-person

Now, who comprises the tribunal is something that could pose an issue. That’s because it
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The cost of condensed milk may be going up

Yesterday, the government announced that the import duty on condensed milk imported into the CARICOM
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City Hall owed over thirty million in back taxes

Thirty million dollars- that’s how much is owed to the Belize City Council in property
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Medical Electives Belize gives back to the San Ignacio Poly

The staff at the San Ignacio Poly-Clinic is now better able to treat patients thanks
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CFZ is upbeat about growth and development in 2023

The Corozal Free Zone is optimistic about what the New Year is going to bring.
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Heritage Bank responds to phishing challenges

The phishing scam, which has been made public in recent days, has led one commercial
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The fate of PBL’s Port Expansion Project remains in limbo

Late last year, our newsroom reported on Waterloo Investment Holdings’ decision to appeal the Department
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