Business

Business July 16, 2008

Fishing Vessels in the Middle of Water Taxis War

The Belize Port Authority's removal of fishing vessels has upset fishermen amid competition for control of the Belize harbour by water taxi services.

Business July 16, 2008

Corozal Gets Resized & Repaved Airstrip

Corozal Town's municipal airstrip has been resized and repaved to enhance safety and support tourism.

Business July 11, 2008

San Pedro Gets $350,000 from Costa Del Sol Developers

Costa Del Sol Development Company donated $350,000 to San Pedro for community improvements after signing a contract in Placencia.

Business July 11, 2008

First Caribbean Bank's No Money No Problem Fair

First Caribbean International Bank is hosting a loan fair offering 100% financing for vehicles and real estate with no down payment required.

Business July 10, 2008

BTL Takes Business Tax Case to the Supreme Court

BTL's attorneys challenge a Revenue Magistrate's decision regarding business tax arrears in the Supreme Court.

Business July 9, 2008

Telemedia Pays $2.3 million for Business Tax

Telemedia paid $2.3 million in business tax to avoid a warrant for BTL CEO Dean Boyce's arrest over tax arrears.

Business July 9, 2008

Brown Sugar Appeals to the Privy Council

attorneys for Brown Sugar have filed an application with the Court of Appeal to seek leave to appeal to the Privy Council regarding the wall at Fort Street Tourism Village.

Business July 9, 2008

BEL Labor Dispute Settled

The Belize Energy Workers Union and BEL management have settled a labor dispute with a new collective agreement for staff salary increases over the next three years.

Business July 9, 2008

Ministers Tour Belize Rural North Tilapia Farms

Ministers Rene Montero and Edmund Castro toured tilapia farms in Belize Rural North to promote economic production and food security initiatives.

Business July 8, 2008

Dean Boyce and BTL Didn't Pay their Business Tax Today

Belize Telemedia Limited failed to pay over $2 million in business tax, risking CEO Dean Boyce's arrest as legal proceedings continue.

Business July 4, 2008

Police Went to Arrest BTL Boss Dean Boyce

BTL CEO Dean Boyce narrowly avoided arrest after a warrant was issued for non-payment of business tax arrears, leading the company to pay $2.36 million to the court.

Business July 4, 2008

Chief Justice Grants Belize Bank the Stay

The Chief Justice granted Belize Bank a stay on the government's claim for US$10 million, allowing arbitration in London to proceed.