GIVE BELIZE BUSINESSES A CHANCE
Belize’s trade and investment policy over the years has been grounded in a legal framework that hinges on her participation in fostering regional integration within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM)....
View ArticleSUGAR NOT AS SWEET AS IT USE TO BE
The sugar industry in Belize is one of the oldest industries that make a significant contribution to the economy, as one of the major export commodities. This industry has been the major pillar of...
View ArticleBELIZE’S TRADE POLICY AND SERVICE PROVIDERS AT ODDS
Over the past few weeks the tourism sector and more specifically the tour operators have been in a raucous over a company Chukka – Bakka Bush and their place in the market. It is important in...
View ArticleBTL Exposed: AN INDEPENDENCE DAY STORY OF ANANSI AND THE ENGLISH MAN
The Story: The key to this saga is the Belizean workers. In the case of the Social Security Board (SSB) they are the custodians of the Social Security funds; the people or contributors are the owners...
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ECONOMIC GROWTH NOT IMPROVING BELIZEAN LIVES
Late last week the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) released data on economic performance for 2nd quarter of 2010. While Government officials may think that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth of...
View ArticleOh SSB where have all the Baymen gone?
Most Belizeans have grown accustomed to not taking note of the importance of their social security contributions and in turn their expected benefits from this fund. The sentiment is simply that it is...
View ArticleECONOMIC OUTLOOK REMAINS BLEAK
During the week of October 8 – 10, 2010 heads of state, member country delegates, academicians, researchers and experts convened in Washington, DC for the annual meetings of the Bretton Woods...
View ArticleRICHARD REMINDS OF POVERTY IN BELIZE IN THE WORST OF TIMES
While most Belizeans may not have been too prepared for the weather Hurricane Richard was quietly churning in the Atlantic Ocean as we now know this category 1 hurricane was destined to reach Belize’s...
View ArticleGOVERNMENT NEGLECTS SUGAR INDUSTRY
Despite the many prognostication of the Belize Sugar Industry, what is often ignored is the fact that the contracting arrangement between the Belize Sugar Industries Ltd and the farmers require serious...
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2010 – THE YEAR OF BLOOD, SWEAT AND TEARS
As we near the end of 2010 we must take time to reflect on the year that was and in so doing we are able to resolve our hopes and aspirations for the coming New Year. 2010 was a year filled with the...
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