BTL and the Belize Communications Workers Union signed a four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement for its 229 members amid ongoing negotiations in the labor sector.
Belizean restaurateurs report a spike in shrimp prices and scarcity due to COVID-19's impact on production and tourist traffic.
Belmopan City Council employees were informed that their salaries will be delayed due to financial issues following the recent municipal elections.
The Ministry of Agriculture held its first Annual General Meeting in 9 years to discuss strategic plans and celebrate successes in the agricultural sector.
Belize experienced a rise in exports by 19.7 percent in March compared to the previous year, with citrus products showing the largest increase.
Belize's national inflation rate reached 1.5 percent in March 2021, with food prices showing the highest increases.
Premium gas prices decreased by 38 cents per gallon, while prices for regular, kerosene, and diesel remained unchanged.
The government authorized northern sugarcane farmers to deliver 50,000 tons of sugarcane to Santander Sugar Group, disrupting traditional delivery practices.
The Agriculture Minister reported that cattle exports to Guatemala have generated nearly 30 million dollars for Belizean ranchers in the first hundred days of the Briceno Administration.
The agriculture C.E.O discusses efforts to revive Belize's citrus industry by shifting focus from raw exports to manufacturing end products.
The Belize Chamber of Commerce urges compromise between the government and unions to avoid economic damage and facilitate recovery efforts.
Belize's tourism industry struggles to recover from COVID-19, with many resorts operating at reduced capacity and hoping for increased visitor numbers as vaccination rates rise.
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