Port of Belize Staff Weighs Its Options
Port of Belize staff are contemplating their position after job losses and the restoration of salaries following recent labor disputes.
Port of Belize staff are contemplating their position after job losses and the restoration of salaries following recent labor disputes.
PBL faces allegations from CWU regarding financial transparency and executive accountability amid ongoing mediation efforts.
The Prime Minister announced a $10 million low interest loan program for the tourism sector, subsidizing 1% of the interest to aid recovery from COVID-19.
The government is providing loans for payroll to support tourism workers and reduce unemployment during COVID-19.
The DFC will begin accepting loan applications for tourism stakeholders on August third, prioritizing those with the BTB's Tourism Gold Standard Certificate.
The DFC acknowledges the inherent risks in lending to the tourism sector amid economic uncertainty.
The Prime Minister announced the reopening of the airport on August 15th to boost tourism despite public concerns about the risks involved.
The Prime Minister announced that the government's US dollar treasury notes have been under-subscribed, with only 20 million dollars sold out of a 30 million dollar offering.
Fishers on Turneffe Atoll complete training in seaweed cultivation, aiming to diversify their livelihoods and reduce pressure on traditional fisheries.
The Port of Belize remains closed for offloading while workers have their pay reinstated and tensions escalate between the Port and the Christian Workers Union.
The Belize Tourism Industry Association hosted a forum to prepare hoteliers for the reopening of the airport to tourists on August 15th.
the Belize Port Authority downgraded the security level of the Port of Belize, leading to a temporary closure of operations.
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