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Sugar Industry Clash: Belize Sugar Industries Limited Disappointed with Delay

The Belize Sugar Industries Limited, the government, and the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association are

Love Staff December 8, 2023 No Comment

Christian Workers Union Welcomes Port Nationalization but Demands Justice for

The Christian Workers Union (CWU), the union representing most stevedores, says that while it welcomes

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Leader of the Opposition weighs in on bread price hike

The Ministry of Agriculture and the Baker’s Association continue to dialogue over the controlled price

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Government Strikes Deal to Acquire Port of Belize at Reportedly

As we noted, the government is reportedly acquiring the Port of Belize at a massive

Love Staff December 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Bank Hosts Christmas Party for Stella Maris School Students

Students from Stella Marris School were treated to a special Christmas Party today, courtesy the

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Is the government contemplating buy back of the Port of

Cabinet ministers met today at the House of Culture in Belize City to finalize several

Love Staff December 5, 2023 No Comment

Government Cracks Down on Price Violations: Fifty-Nine Businesses Ticketed for

The Government, through its Supplies Control Unit (SCU) in the Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security

Love Staff December 5, 2023 No Comment

Butane Prices Tick Upward

The price of butane went up marginally this week. As of today, Tuesday, December 5,

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Belize’s Bakers’ Association Takes Matters Into Their Own Hands, Announces

Belize’s Bakers’ Association is looking to take matters into their own hands to raise the

Love Staff December 4, 2023 No Comment

New Executive for the NTUCB

A new executive for the National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) was elected this

Love Staff November 29, 2023 No Comment

Who approved the telephone allowance increase for CEOs?

Tonight, the six hundred dollar increase in telephone allowance for CEOs is dead. But, before

Love Staff November 29, 2023 No Comment

VP of International Relations at BSI says industry stakeholders need

The Belize Sugarcane Farmers Association and Belize Sugar Industries are at odds again over the

Love Staff November 29, 2023 No Comment

GOB working to ensure on time start of sugar crop

While an agreement is yet to be signed, the government continues to listen to arguments

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Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association Stands Firm on One-Year Deal

The Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) remains adamant about signing only a one-year commercial

Love Staff November 27, 2023 No Comment

Contradictory Reports on Court Prosecutors’ Sick-Out Spark Government Denial

Contradictory reports have surfaced regarding a staged sick-out by court prosecutors. This morning, reports surfaced

Love Staff November 23, 2023 No Comment

Child Labour Education Campaign Concludes

Today, the Ministry of Labour and Local Government held a closing ceremony for its Child

Love Staff November 23, 2023 No Comment

Fyffes Pledges Increased Community Investment in Southern Belize

Banana company Fyffes says it is committed to increasing community investment in Southern Belize. The

Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

BSI and Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association Yet to Reach

The end of the year is fast approaching, and Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) is hoping

Love Staff November 22, 2023 No Comment

Contracts Signed for Sale of Belize Government Lotteries

In two weeks, Belize’s Boledo blues will be over. Yesterday, following the conclusion of the

Love Staff November 16, 2023 No Comment

BPO Association Conducts Simulation Exercise in Toledo District: Minister Requena

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) Association was in the Toledo District holding a simulation exercise

Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Central Bank Governor Advocates for Increased Competition Between Banks and

The Central Bank Governor, Kareem Michael, is preparing to push for greater competition between banks

Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Belize Progressive Party Expresses Concerns Over Social Security Board’s Nine-Million-Dollar

Tonight, the Belize Progressive Party is expressing grave concern over the Social Security Board’s proposed

Love Staff November 15, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan Expo Promotes Bilateral Trade Between Belize and Taiwan, Showcasing

Everything from cultural Taiwanese dishes to bubble tea and technology was on display at the

Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Social Security Board Proposes $9 Million Loan for New Rum

The Social Security Board has proposed to loan nine million dollars to a Belizean company

Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

SSB CEO Defends Decision to Invest in Liquor Industry Amidst

While the gears are in motion for the loan, another aspect of the proposal that

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Opposition Leader Supports SSB Investment in Distillery, Embraces Belizean Cultural

In an interesting turn of events, one man who didn’t raise an issue in the

Love Staff November 14, 2023 No Comment

Corozal Free Zone Receives Facelift: New Road, Water System, and

The Corozal Free Zone is getting a much-needed facelift, inclusive of a new road, a

Love Staff November 9, 2023 No Comment

Labour Commissioner Confirms Significant Drop in Belize’s Unemployment Rate

The Labour Commissioner, Riselli Dominguez, has confirmed the significant lowering of the unemployment rate for

Love Staff November 9, 2023 No Comment

Private Sector Struggles to Fill Vacancies in Belize Amid BPO

The report by Labour Commissioner Dominguez, brings us to a very important matter when it

Love Staff November 9, 2023 No Comment

Labour Department Initiates BPO Job Training in Punta Gorda

The Labour Department is spearheading a job training in Punta Gorda Town, Toledo District for

Love Staff November 9, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Partners for Honey-Making Workshop in Cayo

Honey- maker certified. The Ministry of Agriculture partnered with Sociedad Cooperativa Melitzaak to provide a

Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Women in Dangriga Graduate from Sewing Program

The Taiwanese Technical Mission and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs provided women in Dangriga the

Love Staff November 8, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Partners with Cooperative for Honey Producers

The Ministry of Agriculture has partnered with Sociedad Cooperativa Melitzaak to provide a manufacturing workshop

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Government to Use Boledo and Lottery Proceeds for Free Healthcare

Prime Minister John Briceno has confirmed that the government will be using the proceeds from

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Belmopan City Council and Western Dairies nix plans for ice

The Belmopan City Council and Western Dairies have done away with plans to construct an

Love Staff November 3, 2023 No Comment

Government considering solution in attempt to stem contraband sugar issue

Prime Minister John Briceno acknowledged this week that the issue of contraband sugar requires government’s

Love Staff November 2, 2023 No Comment

New Call Center Opens in Dangriga, Promising Job Opportunities

A new call center was officially opened yesterday in Dangriga Town. The news of the

Love Staff November 2, 2023 No Comment

Taiwan Fund and National Women’s Commission Empower Women Through Entrepreneurship

80 women completed Entrepreneurship Training in Belize. The Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (ICDF)

Love Staff November 1, 2023 No Comment

Record Sugar Cane Farmer Dividends Welcomed by Prime Minister Briceno

Prime Minister John Briceno says the increase of dividends to the sugar cane farmers is

Love Staff November 1, 2023 No Comment

Government to Conduct Research to Support Belize Citrus Industry

Prime Minister John Briceno plans to conduct more research to help the citrus industry. In

Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

Belize Sugar Industries Announces Record-High Dividends for Cane Farmers

Belize Sugar Industries (BSI/ASR) announced today that the cane farmers’ associations can expect to receive

Love Staff October 30, 2023 No Comment

Contraband Sugar Remains a Concern in Belize

And while the farmers may be celebrating higher payout for sugar cane, the contrabanding of

Love Staff October 27, 2023 No Comment

Trade Licensing Bill Sent Back to Committee

In yesterday’s Senate meeting the Trade Licensing Bill that seeks to begin taxing business in

Love Staff October 25, 2023 No Comment

President of the NTUCB calls on PM Briceno to rush

Today’s tragic incident has reignited the campaign for the OSH Bill. The Occupational Safety and

Love Staff October 21, 2023 No Comment

Almost two dozen women from the Culture Capital will be

Almost two dozen women from the Culture Capital will be taught sewing skills to empower

Love Staff October 19, 2023 No Comment

BSCFA and BSI/ASR Continue Negotiations for Upcoming Sugar Crop Season

After months of negotiations, the Belize Sugar Cane Farmers Association (BSCFA) and Belize Sugar Industries/American

Love Staff October 17, 2023 No Comment

Government Seeks to Streamline Trade License System for Municipalities

The Government of Belize is looking to streamline the trade licenses system that will bring

Love Staff October 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Introduces New Insurance Act for Financial Protection

This week Belize introduced a new Insurance Act, which is aimed at modernizing and enhancing

Love Staff October 7, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Expands Membership Options for Smaller Businesses

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is continuing to expand its membership by making

Love Staff October 7, 2023 No Comment

Ministry of Agriculture Meets with Potato Farmers to Address Challenges

The Ministry of Agriculture, Food Security, and Enterprise held a meeting with potato farmers in

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Government Commits to Regular Meetings with Belize Chamber of Commerce

The government has recommitted to meeting regularly with the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry

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Belize Chamber of Commerce Celebrates Successful September

The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry is celebrating what it says was a very

Love Staff October 4, 2023 No Comment

National Trade Union Congress of Belize to Discuss Labor Rights

The National Trade Union Congress of Belize (NTUCB) is meeting with the Minister of Labour,

Love Staff October 3, 2023 No Comment

Labour Complaints Tribunal Reconstituted for Fair Resolution of Disputes

After almost a year of being established, the Labour Complaints Tribunal was re-constituted on September

Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

CWU Accuses Port of Belize of Bad Faith in Stevedores’

The Christian Workers Union (CWU) believes that its stevedores are being jilted and is sounding

Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Hol Chan Marine Reserve Educates Fishermen on Conch Season Regulations

As the sun-kissed shores of San Pedro Town beckon the beginning of an exciting conch

Love Staff October 2, 2023 No Comment

Fourth Annual Martin’s Fair Brings Belize City Community Together

On Sunday, hundreds of Belize City residents came out for the fourth annual Martin’s Fair.

Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Heritage Bank Limited Clarifies Misleading Reports on Share Sale

Curiosity and concerns ran high last night when the possible sale of Heritage Bank Limited

Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Businesswoman Protests Western Dairies’ Park Permit in Belmopan

Vicky Gabourel is a businesswoman in Belmopan who is threatening to draft a petition protesting

Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Oceana Awaits Government Decision on Offshore Drilling Referendum

Oceana and the rest of Belize are awaiting feedback from the government on whether a

Love Staff September 26, 2023 No Comment

Logging Company Rax Mu Qiche Gives Back to Toledo Community

Conejo Creek in the Toledo District has a brand new community center, thanks to the

Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Heritage Bank Limited Considers Offers for Potential Sale

Heritage Bank Limited (HBL) is entertaining offers from potential buyers. The news comes eight years

Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

Social Security Board to Lend $20.4 Million for Public Administration

The Social Security Board (SSB) has announced its plans to lend twenty point four million

Love Staff September 25, 2023 No Comment

TIDE Reports Success in Yellow-Headed Parrot Conservation Efforts

TIDE’s Terrestrial Protected Areas Manager, Mario Muschamp, has reported some successes in their program to

Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

Social Security Board Updates Media on Investments and Benefits

Today, the Social Security Board gathered members of the media to provide an update on

Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

SSB Announces Launch of Online Self-Service Portal for Contributors

And the SSB is going digital. The board has announced that in less than two

Love Staff September 22, 2023 No Comment

NEXGEN Supports Education with Backpacks and Internet Scholarships Initiative

The cable and internet service provider, NEXGEN, is supporting education through an initiative to deliver

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Public Service Union President Comments on BNTU’s Ruth Shoman’s Resignation

President of the Public Service Union also spoke on the resignation of former President of

Love Staff September 19, 2023 No Comment

Over 11,000 Attend Expo Belize Market Place 2023

Over eleven thousand people attended the Expo Belize Market Place 2023. That’s the latest update

Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Government Implements Price Controls in Response to Rising Cost of

The high cost of living has been a topic of discussion for some time now.

Love Staff September 18, 2023 No Comment

Recap of 2023 Belize Market Expo: A Highlight of September

Over the weekend, one of the biggest events on the September Celebrations calendar, the 2023

Love Staff September 13, 2023 No Comment

Is there a sugar scarcity in Belize ?

Bakers, store owners, and the everyday Joe have been reaching out to our newsroom to

Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Women in Belize City Participate in Jam-Making Course for Self-Sufficiency

Fifteen Belize City women will be taking part in a two-week jam-making course. The program

Love Staff September 8, 2023 No Comment

Money Eye’s Streetwear Brand Opens Flagship Store in Belize City

Money Eye – It’s a street apparel clothing brand that has become synonymous with youth

Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

German Investors Eye $50 Million Waste-to-Energy Project in San Pedro

German investors are in Belize, and are looking to inject some fifty million dollars in

Love Staff September 7, 2023 No Comment

Travelers Liquors Celebrates 70th Anniversary with “Wolf Edition” Rum Release

Travelers Liquors is celebrating seventy years of providing Belizeans with the finest spirits and rums.

Love Staff September 6, 2023 No Comment

Cake-Baking and Decorating Course Launched in Stann Creek District

A cake-baking and decorating course was launched yesterday for residents in the Stann Creek District.

Love Staff September 5, 2023 No Comment

Opposition Slams Belize Investment Summit as Expensive Talk Show

The United Democratic Party is calling the Belize Investment Summit an expensive talk show. Today,

Love Staff September 5, 2023 No Comment

Belize Chamber of Commerce Speaks on Investment Summit

Also giving feedback on the summit was the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The

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