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BEL Wants Rate Increase, Says Cost of Power Going Up
BEL has requested a rate increase for electricity due to rising power costs, seeking to raise rates from 37 to 39.5 cents per kilowatt hour.
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BTL Holding Off On Applying GST on Data
BTL announces it will temporarily absorb the 12.5% GST on data services, while other ISPs will pass the tax increase to their customers.
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Belize District Buses Impounded For Road Service Permits
Ladyville police impounded buses for lacking road service permits, affecting operators like Daren Stuart while others like Bert Ramos complied with regulations.
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GDP Grew in Fourth Quarter
The Statistical Institute of Belize reported a 2.8% increase in GDP for the fourth quarter of 2017, reflecting growth across all sectors.
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Exports Were Down in February
Belize's domestic exports decreased by $3 million in February, primarily due to declines in sugar, banana, and marine products.
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Negative Inflation in February
The Statistical Institute of Belize reported a negative inflation rate of -0.5% for February 2018 compared to the previous year.
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Lime Scarcity Produces Controversy
A lime shortage has led to controversy over the importation of Mexican limes amid concerns about pest risks and local availability.
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Cable Operators Plead For No GST on Data
Cable Television Operators Association urges the government to reconsider imposing GST on internet data sales due to potential price increases.
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Shrimps Situation Not Too Bad Without BAL
The Belize Shrimp Growers Association reports that the shrimp industry is expected to rebound despite layoffs at a major farm due to disease issues.
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Fuel Prices Going Up For Easter
Fuel prices are increasing at midnight, with premium gas rising to $11.39 per gallon and regular gas to $10.61 per gallon.
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Chad Eckert, In His Own Defence
Chad Eckert defends himself against allegations of wrongdoing related to his management of Belize Sea Island Cotton and the Civic Center contract.
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100 Laid Off At BAL Shrimp Farm
Belize Aquaculture Limited has laid off 100 employees due to restructuring and high costs from a disease outbreak affecting the shrimp industry.
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