Belmopan- Figures from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) shows that the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the month of September 2018 stood at 105.4; a 1% increase compared to September 2017. The variation in CPI per region is however considerable. According to SIB, the twin town of San Ignacio/Santa Elena shows the highest… [Read more]
Economy
Belize 125th of 190 countries Measured in World Bank Doing Business Report
Belmopan- 2018. On Wednesday, October 31, 2018, the World Bank released its annual Doing Business report, which ranks countries based on their regulations and other barriers to business activity. This year, Belize ranks 125th out of the 190 countries measured, which is a four-point decrease from the previous year’s ranking. When compared to other CARICOM… [Read more]
Sugar Mainly Responsible for Drop in Domestic Exports September
Belmopan- Diminished returns from sugar was the principal cause of the decline in export earnings for the month of September 2018. Although exported volumes of this commodity saw only a slight 3.3 percent drop compared to September of last year, revenues from that commodity fell significantly by 27.2 percent, from $28.5 million to $20.7 million,… [Read more]
Walk-trough Tour of Renovated Court Building
Belize City- In August of this year, the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation through the Belize City House of Culture and Downtown Rejuvenation Project commenced rehabilitation works at the Belize Supreme Court. On Tuesday, October 30th, government officials and invited guests viewed the completion of the much-needed rehabilitation works during a walk-through of the… [Read more]
BAHA Food Safety Laboratory Receives Accreditation
Belmopan- The Belize Agricultural Health Authority (BAHA) is pleased to announce accreditation of its Food Safety Laboratory, the Central Investigation Laboratory (CIL), to ISO/IEC 17025:2005, international standard for Competence of Testing Laboratories. This recognition was conferred by the Jamaica National Agency for Accreditation (JANAAC) effective August 17, 2018. BAHA says they are proud to offer… [Read more]
CARICOM Energy Month Launches Friday in Montserrat
Georgetown, Guyana- CARICOM Energy Month (CEM), will be launched 2 November, in Brades, Montserrat, with a focus on empowering youths for a sustainable energy future. The launch includes a symposium featuring a panel discussion on geothermal energy, energy conservation measures and electric vehicles. The Month is observed in November each year. It serves to increase… [Read more]
New Bloodline of Breeding Sheep Imported by Ministry of Agriculture
Belmopan- The Ministry of Agriculture has imported a total of 15 Barbados Black Belly Sheep and 6 Katahdin Sheep from the United States of America. Thus far, a total of 66 sheep have been imported as breeding stock at Central Farm Livestock Section in the Cayo District. The breeding stocks will be incorporated in the… [Read more]
Fuel Prices Biggest Factor in Increased Consumer Prices June
Belmopan- Rising fuel costs have had quite an impact on the development of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) in the country. While overall prices increased about 0.6% for the month of June, higher prices of especially fuels, let to a price increase of 4.5% in the Transport sector, according to figures from the Statistical Institute… [Read more]
Progress Made With Sheep and Goat Certification Program
Belmopan -The Livestock Unit of the Ministry of Agriculture, through the Genetic Improvement in Sheep and Goat Project, participated in the 54th Caribbean Food Crops Society Poster Presentation along with international presenters on July 10th, 2018 at the Princess Ramada Hotel in Belize City. The unit’s poster showcased the Breeding Certification System on Small Ruminants… [Read more]
Gasoline 13 Cents Cheaper as of Tomorrow, July 10
Belmopan- Gas prices in the country are finally edging lower, with the price for kerosine showing the biggest drop. As of tomorrow, regular gas will also cost 13 cents less than it did until today. As of tomorrow regular gasoline will cost $10.89 per gallon. The pump price for Kerosene will decrease by 43 cents… [Read more]