Archive for 'Economic Trends'
Belize Installing Fiber Optic Cables on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 22. Apr, 2012 by Brunette.
The Belize Telemedia Limited (btl) has embarked on a nationwide venture that will upgrade and improve a hundred fold the service of telecommunications not only to the mainland sector of Belize, but also to the island of San Pedro. The Government of Belize is committed to improve the standard of living of the people of [...]
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US News – Belize a Top Retirement Spot in 2012
Posted on 23. Mar, 2012 by Brunette.
Belize has been in the travel headlines countless times recently for everything from the upcoming end of the Maya Calendar on December 21, 2012 to the high-profile royal visit from Prince Harry earlier this month. Now, US News: Money has included Belize in on a round-up list of the top places to retire in the [...]
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Belize and Climate Change – Impacts & Position
Posted on 18. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
Last April, Belize hosted a workshop for scientists from the region that are studying the effects of climate change on small island states. The purpose of that workshop was for scientists to share their findings on how the effects of the Global phenomenon were impacting small economies like Belize. In 1992, Belize became a signatory [...]
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Central American Bank Governors Meeting on Ambergris Caye
Posted on 12. Feb, 2012 by Brunette.
Bank Governors from Central America and the Dominican Republic are on Ambergris Caye for the 26th meeting of Governors ahead of the annual Bank Governors meeting scheduled to take place in Montevideo, Uruguay. The meeting was declared open by acting Prime Minister of Belize Gaspar Vega following an official statement by the President of Inter-American [...]
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Belize’s Prime Minister Presents a Rosy Economic Report
Posted on 28. Sep, 2011 by Brunette.
On September 21st, Belize’s 30th year of independence, Prime Minister Dean Barrow addressed the nation. The good news he presented for the country also bodes well for expats living and investing in Belize. He proudly reviewed Belize’s upbeat economic indicators report for 2011. Then he outlined the aggressive infrastructure improvement program already underway. This program [...]