Business

Business February 27, 2012

Executive Authority Caves To Banking Realities

Prime Minister Dean Barrow met with bank leaders to discuss lending rates but no immediate agreement was reached on lowering them.

Business February 22, 2012

BTB Launches Fort Point Facelift Project

The Belize Tourism Board has launched an 11.7 million US dollar sustainable tourism project to enhance key destinations in Belize.

Business February 15, 2012

Tourism Numbers Are Impressive

Belize's tourism sector reports record overnight arrivals, exceeding 250,000 for the second time in history, with forecasts for further growth in 2012.

Business February 14, 2012

Whither Goest Thou, Merlene?

The Social Security Board is reviewing CEO Merlene Bailey-Martinez's position amid allegations of insider trading related to a mortgage write-off programme.

Business February 10, 2012

Loan Forgiveness Frightens Some Folks

The Housing Department is forgiving loans, but many recipients are confused and angry, believing they owe money instead of receiving debt relief.

Business February 10, 2012

Rice Seeds In the South

Mennonite farmers face market saturation while a Taiwanese mission aids rice seed production in southern Belize to enhance sustainability for local farmers.

Business February 10, 2012

Another Set of Call-Ready Call-Center Workers

BELTRAIDE has trained young people from Belize and Cayo Districts for call center jobs, with some graduates already employed.

Business February 10, 2012

SCOTIABANK Analyst Urges Market To Be Calm On Bze Bonds

An analyst from SCOTIABANK advises bondholders to remain calm despite a downgrade from Standard and Poors following comments from Prime Minister Dean Barrow.