Belize achieved record sugar production in April, leading the Caribbean with over 26,000 tonnes despite a shortened season and potential rain challenges ahead.
A milling factory for corn and beans owned by Cayo Grain is under construction on the Western Highway near Ontario Village.
Ana Gonzalez was dismissed from the Social Security Board after a dispute with CEO Richard Flowers regarding the Strategic Business Transformation Project.
Belize's public utilities commission has received 20 bids for generating 75 megawatts of electricity to enhance energy self-sufficiency.
Mike Singh, CEO of BELTRAIDE, states that the Puerto Azul project requires downscaling due to environmental concerns and public pushback.
The UNIDOS program was launched in Belize to help small businesses export their products by forming export consortia.
Dr. Carla Barnett resigns from the Caribbean Development Bank to become Chair of the Belize Tourism Board.
BEL successfully closed a $25 million debenture offering, fully subscribed 32 days before the closing date, amid low interest rates from commercial banks.
The CDB approved a 29 million US Dollar loan for roadwork in Belize, including the replacement of the Haulover Bridge.
The GDP of Belize experienced negative growth of -0.4% in the first quarter of 2014, driven by declines in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing.
The Caribbean Development Bank approved a 29 million US dollar loan for upgrading the Philip Goldson Highway in Belize.
The Sugar Industry Research and Development Institute was opened in Corozal to assist farmers with best planting practices and improve sugarcane production.
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