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 greatest bloodshed and much disappointment for many ...

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 rethinking if the long term sustainability of the industry is to be achieved. The relationship cannot continue to be ...

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 shores by Sunday October 24, 2010 and visited havoc on communities across our country. Hurricane preparedness ...

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 institutions, namely the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the Work Bank Group.  The purpose of the meetings was to ...

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 another government tax that with some limited benefit to be derived from this fund over time.  However, ...

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 2.4% is a laudable achievement under the current economic environment, the proof of the economy’s performance is best measured ...

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 of the FUND.  In relation to the Government of Belize (GOB) the people are the ...

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 accessing the current relationship of this firm with Carnival Caribbean cruise line and the ...

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 economic activity in the northern districts of Corozal and Orange Walk that engages over 5,000 farmers ...

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).  Since becoming a contracting part to the General Agreement on Trade and Tariffs (GATT) and subsequently the World Trade Organization (WTO), ...