Business

Business May 11, 2021

Yohnny Rosado Critical of Cruise Protocols

Yhony Rosado criticizes the Belize Tourism Board's handling of Gold Standard Certification for small tour operators amid cruise tourism's revival.

Business May 10, 2021

Belize’s Bad Name As \"Serial Defaulter\

Belize is being labeled a "serial defaulter" by bondholders due to its ongoing debt issues and multiple bond restructurings.

Business May 10, 2021

Bondholders Pushing Belize to Embrace The IMF

Bondholders are urging the Belizean government to adopt an IMF plan to resolve ongoing economic issues after multiple restructuring attempts.

Business May 7, 2021

Bondholders to Belize: Don't Externalize Your Bad Decisions

Bondholders criticize Belize for lack of transparency in negotiations over the super-bond restructuring and warn against externalizing economic costs.

Business May 7, 2021

NCL Might Not Sail Soon

Norwegian Cruise Line may delay its first sailing to Belize due to strict CDC restrictions affecting US cruise operations.

Business May 7, 2021

PUC Says Lower Electricity Rates

The Public Utilities Commission announced a slight reduction in electricity rates from 40.18 to 39.99 cents per kilowatt-hour for the upcoming tariff period.

Business May 7, 2021

Diesel Tops Diez Dollars

The pump price for diesel increases to over ten dollars, while the Taiwanese Embassy donates a tractor and equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture.

Business May 5, 2021

ASR Will Mill It All

ASR/BSI representatives expressed concerns over the government's decision allowing cane farmers to deliver sugarcane to another mill, claiming it was based on inaccurate assumptions.

Business May 5, 2021

Mai Mulling Over Milling

Agriculture Minister Jose Mai expresses concerns about ASR/BSI's ability to mill all the sugarcane in northern Belize, highlighting potential issues for farmers.