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December 14, 2023

Inflation is mostly steady; prices are 4.3 percent higher than in 2022

According to the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB), September saw an uptick in inflation following several consecutive months of deceleration in the rate of price increases. [...]
December 14, 2023

Economic growth in third quarter dragged down by off-seasons in agriculture, manufacturing sectors

Belize produced just under $1.2 billion in goods and services for July to September 2023, up 3.4 percent from the same period in 2022. The tertiary [...]
December 11, 2023

Government prepares to transition Port of Belize Limited; stevedores ‘come up’ for Christmas

The interim board of directors has been named as follows: chairman Gilbert Canton, Sr.; Senator Elena Smith; attorney Pricilla Banner and accountant Warren Coye; businesswoman Leidi [...]
December 11, 2023

House of Representatives approves Port of Belize acquisition as parties spar over Ashcroft influence

The Port of Belize City has been a flashpoint for nearly two decades because of both labor disputes with stevedores represented by the Christian Workers’ Union [...]
December 9, 2023

June Belisle given suspended sentence and ordered to pay $5,000 compensation for theft from Government of Belize

High Court Justice Nigel Pilgrim concluded sentencing Belisle in the presence of her attorney Ronell Gonzalez, which began on Thursday.
December 8, 2023

Sentencing today for ex-Treasury clerk who schemed to steal from Government – she will not face jail time

June Belisle, who pleaded guilty earlier this year, will likely have to pay back her former employer but she has been told she will not face [...]
December 7, 2023
Port of Belize

Government expected to announce acquisition of Port of Belize

Multiple media reports say the receivership of the Port of Belize Limited will end with the Government's acquisition following the introduction of legislation today. It comes [...]
December 5, 2023

Lotteries Committee clarifies notice on ‘commercial raffles’

The Lotteries Committee says it is part of its mandate to ensure the protection of the rights of buyers and participants in games of chance, such [...]