Prime Minister Dean Barrow returned from Miami after meetings with Bank of America and Carnival Cruise Lines to discuss banking and tourism.
First quarter tourism figures for 2015 show a slight decline in overnight arrivals while cruise tourism continues to grow significantly.
The Central Bank of Belize confirmed that Belize Bank and Belize Bank International are losing their correspondent banking relationships but other banks remain unaffected.
LPG prices have decreased by 30% over the past year, now costing 90 dollars per hundred pound cylinder.
British retirees Sydney and Anna Higgins lost their beachfront property in Caye Caulker due to government-sanctioned land grants to others.
The Belize Bank will lose its correspondent banking relationship with the Bank of America, affecting international transactions but not domestic operations for most clients.
A new internet exchange point in Belize will allow local traffic to be routed domestically, improving efficiency and potentially lowering costs for consumers.
Lloyd Stanbury and Belizean artists launch an initiative to improve business management in the Belize music industry.
The Belize City council held a workshop to educate stakeholders about the Business Improvement Area concept to enhance economic performance in the city.
Prime Minister Dean Barrow warns that Belize's banking sector faces threats from US anti-money laundering regulations during a summit in Panama.
Santander workers protested over low wages and unpaid overtime, prompting police intervention and a response from the company regarding misunderstandings about pay.
BWSL has laid off at least 100 temporary workers as municipal development projects have slowed down, but plans to rehire them for future work.
Advertisement
Leaderboard Banner · 728×90 / responsive
Advertisement
Mobile Sticky · 320×50
