Business

Business October 10, 2006

Another Dip in Gas Prices

Gas prices have decreased, with premium gasoline dropping to $9.54 and regular gasoline to $9.15, reflecting falling world oil prices.

Business October 6, 2006

SSB Demands Arrears from Orange Walk Town Council

The Social Security Board is taking the Orange Walk Town Council to court over a $13,000 debt.

Business October 6, 2006

Dion Zabenah Speaks on BTL's $6.2 million

Dion Zabaneh addresses concerns over BTL's missing millions and civil action against Gaspar Aguilar for lost transactions on the currency black market.

Business October 4, 2006

CITCO Guarantees $3 million Credit Facility with City Center

Belize City Council secures a $3 million credit facility, using the Commercial Center as collateral to improve financial stability.

Business October 2, 2006

An Ease at the Gas Pump

The price of premium fuel in Belize has dropped to its lowest since December 2005, now at $9.72 per gallon.

Business October 2, 2006

Atlantic Bank Retakes Buses from Driver's Co-op

Atlantic Bank has seized six buses from the Belize Bus Drivers Cooperative due to unpaid commitments, leading to operational changes for the cooperative.

Business September 28, 2006

New Airport Parking Rule Driving Drivers Crazy

A new paid parking system at Phillip Goldson Airport requires exact change, causing confusion and frustration among drivers.

Business September 27, 2006

Gleaner Says Belize Signaling Debt Default

Belize's Ministry of Finance signals a potential debt default by opting not to use cash for payments and instead relying on a pre-paid debt service account.

Business September 26, 2006

Luke's Port of Belize Donates to Moya's City Council

Luke Espat's Port of Belize Limited donated three refrigerators to the Belize City Council for a beautification competition, amid ongoing discussions about infrastructure contributions.

Business September 26, 2006

BTL Board Ignored Injunction; Held AGM. The Repercussions?

BTL's Board of Directors held their annual general meeting despite a Supreme Court injunction blocking it, raising concerns about legal repercussions.

Business September 26, 2006

City Hall Renegotiating Sanitation Contracts

Mayor Zenaida Moya announced that contracts with sanitation companies SEL and BML are nearing finalization after negotiations.

Business September 25, 2006

Injunction Issued, But BTL's AGM Proceeds

The Chief Justice granted an injunction against BTL's AGM, but the meeting proceeded as scheduled despite the legal action.