Business

Business August 18, 2011

Mexican In \"Botes\" Cry Foul Over Belizean Boats

Mexican dory operators claim Belizean counterparts are polluting the river and gaining an unfair advantage with more powerful boats.

Business August 17, 2011

Willoughby Mediates The Marketplace

Wholesalers at Queen Square Market have arranged to sell from a new location after voiding their agreement with the City Council.

Business August 17, 2011

Big Creek Port Makes Major Moves

Big Creek Port is establishing a shipping arrangement with Guatemala's Santo Tomas port, potentially lowering freight prices and increasing competition with the Port of Belize.

Business August 17, 2011

Belizean Cattle Will Be Exported To Mexico (Someday)

Belize launches a National Cattle Sanitary Plan to enable cattle exports to Mexico by meeting health requirements.

Business August 17, 2011

Money For Micro-Credit

A financing project for small farmers and micro entrepreneurs in rural areas has received a second capacity building agreement to enhance its implementation.

Business August 15, 2011

Vinegar With Village Verve!

Women from the Valley Community in Stann Creek district celebrate the production of gourmet vinegar to empower local livelihoods.

Business August 12, 2011

Wholesalers Make Moves At The Market

Wholesale farmers have announced their relocation to the Pound Yard Area to improve business conditions and address issues with the city council.

Business August 5, 2011

Free Zone Denies Mexican Newspaper Accounts

The Belize Free Zone Chairman disputes a Mexican newspaper's claims of declining sales, asserting that 2011 is one of the best years for the Zone.

Business August 4, 2011

Port Of Belize Pier Head In Disrepair

The Port Of Belize pier-head is in advanced disrepair, raising concerns from shipping agents and customs brokers about infrastructure and equipment failures.