Business

Business December 12, 2014

QPP Wants To Go CSME

Quality Poultry Products seeks to expand into the CARICOM market with support from BELTRAIDE and a new marketing campaign.

Business December 11, 2014

Sugar Standoff Continues, ASR Execs Meet With PM, No Breakthrough Announced

ASR executives met with Prime Minister Dean Barrow to discuss proposals from the Cane Farmers Association, but no breakthrough was announced.

Business December 11, 2014

Discount Carrier Southwest Opening Up a Houston – Belize Route

Southwest Airlines will begin nonstop service from Houston to Belize, potentially lowering travel prices as it joins the list of carriers serving the destination.

Business December 11, 2014

Caye Chapel Investment Explained

A Mexican investment group has purchased Caye Chapel, which has been in receivership, promising significant foreign capital and potential job creation in Belize.

Business December 11, 2014

How Petrocaribe Fuel Is Priced

fuel prices in Belize are not reflecting the drop in world oil prices, according to John Mencias of Alba Petrocaribe Belize Energy Limited.

Business December 11, 2014

GOB Explores Export Options For Petrocaribe Debt

Belize is exploring options to pay its Petrocaribe debt with products instead of cash, including food and educational services.

Business December 11, 2014

Making The Perfect Pitch

Producers pitch products to lenders for financing to access the CARICOM market, similar to the show Shark Tank.

Business December 10, 2014

BTL’s “Dalla” Phone Promoting

BTL launches a dollar phone promotion, attracting a large crowd at its St. Thomas Street headquarters in Belize City.

Business December 9, 2014

Caye Chapel Finally Sold to Mexican Luxury Hotel Group

Caye Chapel has been sold to a Mexican luxury hotel group after years of failed sales attempts, with plans for a new tourism project starting in early 2015.