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By Michelle Sutherland “Inflation is not political. Much of what happens with the price rise in Belize is not political. That doesn't...

Cabinet has denied the request to increase the price for the 16-ounce sliced bread “at this time,” the government announced today....

The Belize tourism industry led the region in post-pandemic recovery to 75 percent of pre-COVID numbers over the last three quarters, and...

By Michelle Sutherland After several weeks of consultations and back and forth, the Ministry of Transport and bus operators have finally...

By Michelle Sutherland The idea of a minimum-wage increase is commendable but it is imperative for the government to consider the timing,...

By Javan Flowers The high cost of producing flour "is unsustainable [for] any manufacturing entity and, therefore, must be ultimately...

The government announced today that the "regulated pump price of diesel remains at $13.41 per gallon in Belize." The Ministry of Finance,...

By Michelle Sutherland Most remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted as of the start of next month, including those that applied to...

The (extended) unemployment rate may be closer to 18 percent, Albert Area Representative Honorable Tracy Panton suggested in Parliament...

By Michelle Sutherland Commuters can expect an increase in bus fares as early as next week, Belize Bus Association (BBA) President...

By Michelle Sutherland Belizean bus owners have decided to strike against high fuel costs that have diminished their profits, Belize Bus...

By Javan Flowers The new controlled prices for the wholesale and retail of LPG saw an increase of 9% and 7%, respectively, as detailed in...

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) has placed on record their appreciation for the appointment of the tripartite Minimum...

By Javan Flowers "The challenge I can see that local banks may encounter is restrictions from their correspondent banks to do business...

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will have far-reaching implications even on Belize, Foreign Minister Eamon Courtenay said today. “Oil, as I...

Oil prices have jumped by more than five percent following reports of Russia's attack against Ukraine last night, thereby, pushing the...

By Michelle Sutherland There continue to be mixed reviews about this week's rollout of the mandatory Belize Travel Insurance for...

By Javan Flowers The Government will take legislative and enforcement measures to punish “price gouging offenders,” this week’s Cabinet...

The time may have come for the government to consider a cap on its fuel tax take, the Business Senator advised in Wednesday’s Senate...

By Javan Flowers “If Russia invades Ukraine, we [Belizeans] are going to feel the pinch,” Daniel Gutierez, energy-industry contributor...