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July 13, 2023

Published by BBNTEAM at July 13, 2023

Food prices continue to skyrocket in Belize

When compared to May, 2022, the prices of rice in May of this year increased by 15% from $1.46 to $1.69 per pound.

July 13, 2023

Published by BBNTEAM at July 13, 2023

Belize becoming more expensive for tourists as restaurant and accommodation services increase by 12.6%

However, Destination Belize is becoming more expensive for tourists as restaurant and accommodation services increased this year by 12.6% when compared to May of 2022.

July 12, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 12, 2023

Trade update: Reduction in Exports hurting national balance of trade

Belize has been importing slightly less fuel and fertilizer despite prices trending down as well as vaccines and diagnostic testing kits for COVID-19. But there are [...]

July 12, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 12, 2023

Inflation still affecting shoppers: Consumer price index up 5.4 percent in 2023

Although there have been some decreases this year, prices remain relatively higher for 2023 than 2022, particularly in the areas of food and fuel. Food and [...]

July 12, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 12, 2023

Gross Domestic Product update: Industries up in secondary and tertiary sectors

The demand for beer, rum and soft drinks fueled greater growth in the secondary sector.

July 12, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 12, 2023

Economy produced 11.5 percent more in first quarter despite agriculture’s slide

Belize posted its second consecutive quarter of first quarter positive growth after the issues during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 12, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 12, 2023

Ministry of Agriculture conducts soursop cultivation demonstration at Central Farm following pitahaya session on Tuesday

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise (MAFSE) is conducting a soursop cultivation demonstration session for farmers at its Central Farm Station. [...]

July 11, 2023

Published by [email protected] at July 11, 2023

Court orders Financial Intelligence Unit to return $3.1 million confiscated from Caribbean International Brewery

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: The Magistrate’s Court ruled that the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) is to return $3.1 million to Caribbean International Brewery Company Limited (CIBCL), producers [...]