Economy Archives

Belize scrambles to protect exports ahead of April 5th tariff deadline

April 4, 2025

4:25 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: Belize is now among over 60 countries affected by sweeping new U.S. import...

Amendments approved for water tariff extension and building codes

April 3, 2025

7:32 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: Cabinet has approved several legislative amendments, including changes to...

Belize Government responds to new U.S. tariff measures

April 3, 2025

4:22 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News: Following the announcement of a new U.S. tariff regime by President Donald Trump,...

Belize hit with 10% U.S. tariff under Trump’s “Fair Trade” policy

April 3, 2025

2:56 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: The Trump administration’s new reciprocal tariff plan is set to shake up global...

Belize suspends import permits for vegetables amid local supply increase

March 5, 2025

10:55 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: The Belize government has suspended all import permits for a range of vegetables,...

Minister Martinez visits Marie Sharp’s to boost global trade expansion

February 6, 2025

11:07 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: Minister of State for Foreign Trade, Dr. Osmond Martinez, led a high-level...

Belize’s Blue Economy gets $64M boost for conservation and development

February 4, 2025

11:35 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: Belize has secured over $64 million BZD in funding from the World Bank’s International...

Belize firefighters walk off the job in protest over pay and working conditions

February 4, 2025

9:38 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: A workplace dispute within the Belize National Fire Service has escalated...

Cost of living in Belize increases as inflation reaches 3.3% in 2024

January 31, 2025

10:18 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: Belize’s national inflation rate for 2024 was recorded at 3.3%, reflecting...

Dining out becomes more expensive as food prices rise in Belize

January 31, 2025

10:15 pm

1 year ago

By Belize Live News Staff: New data from the Statistical Institute of Belize (SIB) reveals that the cost...