Caribbean Chicken's shipment of twenty-four thousand pounds of poultry was sent back from Trinidad due to miscommunication with health authorities.
BAHA confiscated bacon imported by Southside Meats due to permit issues, leading to controversy involving Business Senator Mark Lizarraga and media criticism.
Tourism arrivals to Belize show significant growth in early 2013, while cruise tourism faces challenges despite some increases.
Contracts were signed for the upgrading of Joseph Andrews Drive in San Ignacio as part of a new bridge project between San Ignacio and Santa Elena.
Belize City residents will pay a new garbage tax of $13.00 per household per month starting in the second half of 2013.
The Customs Department has seized thousands of pounds of bacon imported by Senator Mark Lizarraga without the necessary permit.
The IMF advises the Belizean government to control its wage bill and focus on fiscal consolidation following the Superbond renegotiation.
The Central Bank of Belize and the International Finance Corporation are establishing the country's first credit reporting system to enhance economic development.
The Petroleum Minister announced that seismic testing for oil in the Orange Walk District is ongoing, with results expected in the coming days.
Food vendors and taxi operators around Battlefield Park are facing eviction from the Belize City Council and seek assistance in finding a new location for their businesses.
Delegates from Caribbean countries are meeting in Belize to discuss ship safety and capacity building for port state control officers.
Godwin Hulse stated that discussions regarding a proposed Cruise Port in Southern Belize are still in preliminary stages and no agreements have been made.
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