"Empowering Belize's Small Businesses: IDB Invest and Belize Bank Limited Join Forces to Drive Trade Growth"
By: Omar Silva
Belize City: Monday 22nd May 2023
"Unlocking Opportunities for SMEs and Urging Further Support from the Bank"
Economy
Potential Impacts of a Super El Niño on Belize's Economy and Agriculture
A super El Niño event, characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, is predicted to occur this fall. The event is expected to bring significant climatic shifts across the globe, including Belize and the wider Caribbean region.
Southern Belize Poised for Prosperity: Embracing the Bamboo Revolution Amidst Declining Citrus Industry
… Sustainable and Versatile Bamboo Offers New Opportunities for Economic Growth and Job Creation
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Tuesday 16th May 2023
"IMF hails Belize as poster child for economic rebound with consecutive years of GDP growth"
"IMF hails Belize as poster child for economic rebound with consecutive years of GDP growth"
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
"Port of Belize Crisis: Stevedores and Employer at Odds, Cargo Ship Stuck at Dock, Economy at Risk"
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, Friday, 5th May 2023
High Cost of Living Continues to Plague Marginal Poor in Belize as Inflation Rises to 6.1%
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, 27th April 2023
“Reduction in public debt celebrated by Belize government, but amount paid and remaining balance undisclosed.”
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, Tuesday:14th March 2023
The current administration led by Prime Minister John Briceño is celebrating a significant achievement in reducing the country's public debt. According to Briceño, the public debt has decreased from 133% of GDP to 64% of GDP since he took office. The Prime Minister called this achievement historic.
The I.M.F. Article IV Mission to Belize Issued its Concluding Statements
The Article IV consultation is a regular review conducted by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) of its member countries' economic and financial policies. The consultation aims to assess the country's economic health, identify potential risks, and provide policy recommendations to help the country maintain economic stability and achieve sustainable economic growth.
Belize's Struggling Banana Industry: Facing Challenges with Fertilizer and Climate Change
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Tuesday: 21st February 2023
Belize Cattle Exports to Mexico in slight Decline this year.
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Sunday: 19th February 2023