The consumer price index for June shows lettuce prices increased by 18% while tomato prices decreased by 33% compared to last year.
Cane farmers are struggling with the Fusarium fungus and Mealybugs, facing increased costs and minimal progress in treatment efforts.
The Belize Marketing Development Corporation is enhancing coconut exportation and supporting local farmers through value-added processing and improved packaging.
Minister Mai encourages small farmers to participate in the coconut industry by selling their produce to BMDC for export to Mexico.
Jose Abelardo Mai assures that Belize will not face a coconut shortage despite increased demand and upcoming production.
Spirit Airlines will offer flights from Fort Lauderdale to Belize starting at $85 USD, providing more travel options for visitors.
Belize is providing financial incentives to airlines to encourage flights to the country, especially in the post-COVID travel landscape.
Tourism arrivals in Belize showed improvement in July following a downturn in May and June, with a nearly 10% increase compared to last year.
Leni Ysaguirre McGann has left her position as Director of the Financial Intelligence Unit to join Courtenay Coye LLP, with Marilyn Gardiner-Usher appointed as her successor.
A sidewalk project from Maya Beach to Seine Bight has been awarded for 1.3 million dollars, raising questions about its cost and prioritization.
A fire at Samir's Jewelry was caused by a stick of incense igniting a mop, but no significant damage occurred.
Belize is reviving its shrimp industry through a trade agreement with Taiwan, aiming to boost exports after a decade of decline due to disease.
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