Business

Business January 29, 2015

AA From LA, Red Eye Style

American Airlines will offer a direct weekend flight between Belize and Los Angeles starting June 6, 2015.

Business January 28, 2015

CSME – Making Job Opportunities Real In The Caribbean

A CARICOM team is discussing the enhancement of CSME operations and the introduction of a skilled national certificate for work across member states.

Business January 27, 2015

SSB Workers Still Not Paid: Christian Workers Blame It On CWU

300 employees from Social Security have not received their salaries due to a dispute between management and the Christian Workers Union over a transitional increment.

Business January 26, 2015

Cane Season Opens (Finally!)

The 2014-2015 sugar cane grinding season opened today at the Tower Hill Sugar Factory, following a month of uncertainty in the industry.

Business January 26, 2015

How A Sugar Mill Works

The sugar mill began processing cane today, aiming to deliver 6,000 tonnes as part of its operational start-up.

Business January 26, 2015

Social Security Workers Didn’t Get Paid

Social Security's 300 employees did not receive their pay due to a mix-up between management and the Christian Workers Union.

Business January 26, 2015

The Magana Factor

The Sugar Industry Amendment Act allows new growers groups to operate, fulfilling a long-held dream for Wilfredo Magana and the United Cane Farmers Association.

Business January 22, 2015

Starting “La Zafra”

The sugar cane harvest season, known as 'La Zafra', will begin on January 26th following a meeting of the Sugar Industry Control Board in Orange Walk Town.

Business January 22, 2015

Port of Belize Concerned About Stevedores Starting Over

The Christian Workers Union announced a new collective bargaining agreement process for stevedores, causing concern for the Port of Belize Limited's CEO.