Business

Business July 3, 2020

Brad’s Win Gaming License For 10 More Years

Brad's Gaming Group has secured a 10-year contract to run the Belize Government Lottery starting April 1, 2020.

Business July 2, 2020

GOB Launches MSME Grants and Loans Support

The government announced a new initiative to support micro, small, and medium enterprises with grants and loans as part of the unemployment relief program.

Business June 30, 2020

Chamber Urges Central Bank To Review BBL/SBL Merger

The Chamber of Commerce urges the Central Bank to review Scotiabank's acquisition due to potential economic impacts on consumers and the banking sector.

Business June 30, 2020

Property Taxes For Food In Foam Plates

Lee Mark Chang is threatening to sue the Belize City Council over unpaid property taxes owed to his restaurant Chon Saan Palace.

Business June 29, 2020

CITCO Cash Flow Not So Low Anymore

Belize City Mayor Bernard Wagner reports an improvement in the council's cash flow as staff returns to work.

Business June 29, 2020

CITCO Helping Entrepreneurs

Belize City Council launched an Accelerator Program to support aspiring entrepreneurs with training and start-up materials amid high unemployment due to COVID-19.

Business June 26, 2020

PM Sorry To See Scotia Go

The Prime Minister expressed regret over Scotiabank's exit from Belize following its acquisition by Belize Bank, which becomes the largest commercial bank in the country.

Business June 26, 2020

Can GOB Slip Superbond Payment Without Penalty?

The Prime Minister discussed the government's plan to seek bondholder consent for capitalizing interest payments on the Superbond due in late August.

Business June 26, 2020

Police Presence Averted A Bus Brawl

Bus operators confronted Daisy Marroquin of Belize Transit System over permit issues, leading to a police presence that prevented a potential brawl at the bus terminal.

Business June 26, 2020

Cruise tour Operator Lukewarm About PGIA Opening

Yhony Rosado expresses concerns about the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport amid ongoing economic struggles in the tourism sector.

Business June 25, 2020

The Countdown Begins: 51 Days to Tourism

Belize's Prime Minister announced the reopening of tourism on August 15, 2020, with new health measures in response to COVID-19.

Business June 25, 2020

BTIA Ready For Tourism To Reopen

The Belize Tourism Industry Association prepares for the reopening of the Philip Goldson International Airport on August 15th with new safety measures.