Rice Situation Coming To A Showdown?
importer Jack Charles defends his rice import strategy amid accusations from the Belize Agroproductive Sector regarding local producers and pricing.
importer Jack Charles defends his rice import strategy amid accusations from the Belize Agroproductive Sector regarding local producers and pricing.
Guyanese rice is set to be imported into Belize at a lower price, sparking controversy among local farmers and the agro-productive sector.
BEL is requesting an 11% increase in electricity rates from 35 cents to 38 cents per kilowatt hour to address underestimated power costs.
The government announces a price increase for sugar, but some stores are already charging higher prices ahead of the official change.
The Port of Belize and stevedores remain in a standoff over pension negotiations, causing delays for cargo ships and economic concerns for local businesses.
Operations at the Port of Belize are halted due to a strike by stevedores over retirement and pension plan disputes with Port CEO Arturo Vasquez.
Quality Poultry Products faces a dilemma as imported turkeys are stuck at the port due to operational issues, risking holiday supplies and financial losses.
COPA Airlines launched its first direct flight to Belize, enhancing tourism access to South and Central America.
The sugar cane season opened today at the Tower Hill Factory, with improvements in efficiency but concerns over capacity and market prices.
The Belize Bureau of Standards announced a 50% increase in the price of local sugar effective January 1, 2016, impacting consumers and farmers alike.
Curtis Swasey accuses Mek Mi Rich of stealing his lottery game idea in a Supreme Court trial against BTL and its directors.
SMART plans to launch Belize's first 4G LTE mobile network starting December 15, 2015, with an investment of 9 million Belize dollars.
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