Business

Business December 9, 2014

BTL Will Keep Speednet’s Southern Link Going Till End February

BTL will continue providing service to SMART until February 28 following a legal resolution regarding a contract dispute.

Business December 8, 2014

Deadlines For Start Of Season Passes: No Crop Still

The start of the 2014-2015 sugar crop season is delayed as the industry faces a standoff between farmers and the Belize Sugar Industries.

Business December 8, 2014

Petrocaribe Pulls Back

Venezuela is forced to securitize its Petrocaribe debt, impacting Belize's fuel supply and prompting the Prime Minister to discuss adjustments to the program.

Business December 8, 2014

Getting Serious About Agriculture In Jalacte

Residents and traders in Jalacte will benefit from a completed road project and an agricultural outreach program to enhance the local agricultural sector.

Business December 5, 2014

Waste Control Going To Crowfoot City Hall?

Belize City Council faces collection actions from Waste Control over outstanding debts, with a new lawsuit filed for an additional $600,000.

Business December 5, 2014

Sugar Negotiations, Still No Breakthrough

BSI and cane farmers have not reached an agreement ahead of the 2014-2015 sugar crop season opening.

Business December 5, 2014

BTIA Elects New President, Tries To Grow Membership

The Belize Tourism Industry Association elected Osmany Salas as the new President during its 29th Annual General Meeting at the Radisson.

Business December 5, 2014

BSI – The Breakdown

BSI has counter-proposed to the cane farmers association regarding the terms of their agreement and ownership of cane products.

Business December 4, 2014

What Was Behind BTL’s System Wide Collapse?

BTL experienced a system-wide failure affecting 144,000 customers, causing interruptions in cellular and internet services due to maintenance and upgrades.