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Higher Min. Wage will impact agriculture sector, says Min. of Agriculture's CEO

By Michelle Sutherland The impacts of the soon-to-be-implemented $5.00 minimum wage increase will spread across the agriculture sector,...

Local economist: Impacts of wage increase still unclear

By Michelle Sutherland Local economist Phillip Castillo says that the upcoming minimum-wage increase will make certain persons better...

GOB ignores Min. Wage Task Force, implements $5 rate: NTUCB President

The Government of Belize, which formally announced Thursday that the minimum wage will increase to $5.00 in January 2023, has ignored the...

In Good Faith? The Role of the Minimum Wage Task Force

Contributed by the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry “On November 25, 2021, CABINET requested that the ministry develops a plan for...

Minimum Wage and a Balanced-and-Evidenced-based Approach

Contributed by the Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry “Many countries have discovered that a gap exists between the legitimate needs...

'$5 minimum wage will be implemented in January': Prime Minister

"In January, the $5 minimum wage will be implemented," avowed Prime Minister John Briceño in his Independence Day speech on Wednesday....

BCCI and NTUCB agree on need for Minimum Wage formula

“The BCCI’s position is that we endorse and support the fact that there need to be adjustments [to the minimum wage] to ensure workers...

Business Senator: 'Size and timing of Minimum Wage increase matters'

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

NTUCB praises creation of Minimum Wage taskforce

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

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