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Cabinet Heard BTL's Acquisition Sales Pitch, Took No Decision
Cabinet heard BTL's pitch to acquire Speednet but has not made a decision pending ongoing consultations.
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BTL Chairman Curt Following Cabinet Presentation
BTL Chairman Mark Lizarraga discusses the company's need for efficiency and investment following a Cabinet presentation amid calls for his resignation.
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BTL Apologizes For Cutting Channel 7's Internet, Chairman Makes Mal Pago Insinuation
BTL apologized for cutting Channel 7's internet services due to an internal error, while Chairman Lizarraga suggested unpaid bills were the cause.
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Minister Of State Says Sugar Prices Going Up
The Minister of State announced an increase in sugar prices to benefit farmers and combat contraband from neighboring countries.
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18 Years Later, The Core Sampler Returns
The northern sugar industry will reintroduce a core sampler for testing sugar quality on a voluntary basis after 18 years.
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Government Hopes Core Sampler Leads To Greater Efficiency
The government and BSI management aim to improve efficiency in the sugar industry through the implementation of a core sampler and real-time data access.
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Chronic Shortage Of Sugar Labor Calls For Mechanization
The sugar industry in Belize faces a labor shortage, prompting calls for mechanization to improve harvesting efficiency.
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Sugar Season Opens With New Sense of Urgency/Unity
The 2026 sugar crop season has opened with optimism as the industry addresses challenges like fusarium disease and climate change.
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PM Explains Lynn Young's Return To BEL
Prime Minister John Briceno discusses Lynn Young's new role as Executive Chairman at BEL amid the company's financial challenges.
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BTL/Speednet Dealmakers Still Trying To Push Through Against Political And Public Momentum
BTL's proposed acquisition of Speednet faces delays as public consultations are debated amid political opposition and calls for transparency from government ministers.
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Worth The Fight, Firefighters Get Allowances
Firefighters will receive additional allowances totaling about $1,200, effective May 1st, after a year of advocacy for their inclusion.
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Former BEL Chair Asked To Step Aside, Here's Why
Andrew Marshalleck stepped down as BEL Chairman due to the company's serious debt and the need for a new approach.
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