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Good Governance Agenda 2026–2030
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is proud to present the Good Governance Agenda 2026–2030, a comprehensive framework for strengthening Belize’s democratic institutions, enhancing transparency, and fostering meaningful collaboration between government, the private sector, and civil society. Building on the BCCI’s Business Policy Roadmap 2025, this Agenda translates principles into actionable proposals grounded…
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Belize’s New Drone Regulations: What Businesses and Operators Need to Know
The Belize Department of Civil Aviation (BDCA) is currently consulting on a new regulatory framework for drone operations in Belize. The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) has reviewed the proposed Operational Directive and prepared this summary to help members and the wider business community understand the key changes, assess how they may be…
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Tobacco Control Bill, 2025: What Businesses Need to Know
Disclaimer: This article provides a preliminary overview of the Tobacco Control Bill, 2025, which has yet to pass the House of Representatives. It has been prepared to inform the private sector and the wider public of the Bill’s key provisions and implications. Readers are encouraged to consult the full text of the Bill for a…
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Belize Fuel Price Tracker
Last Updated on May 28, 2026 Belize’s fuel prices are regulated by the Government of Belize. The Ministry of Finance previously published detailed pump price breakdowns, but discontinued publication of the full composition breakdown in September 2023. The Ministry resumed publication of fuel pump price information on its website as of May 2026. This dashboard…
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Environmental Protection Regulations, 2025 Phase 1: Import Registration and Fees
Effective January 7, 2026, the Department of the Environment (DOE) initiated the phased rollout of the Environmental Protection (Ozone Layer Protection) Regulations, 2025 (SI No. 95 of 2025). This initial phase establishes updated import protocols for the logistics, retail, and appliance/electronics sectors regarding refrigerants and cooling equipment. Commercial Import Requirements: Commercial entities importing controlled substances…
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Trade License Act 2024: Enforcement Deferred
In a December 23, 2025 press release, the Government of Belize advised that the Trade License Act, No. 19 of 2024, has not come into force for the 2026 trade licensing year. As a result, the Trade License Act, Chapter 66 (Revised Edition 2020) remains the applicable law. For 2026, only businesses operating in towns…
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Good Governance Agenda 2026–2030
The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) is proud to present the Good Governance Agenda 2026–2030, a comprehensive framework for strengthening Belize’s democratic institutions, enhancing transparency, and fostering meaningful collaboration between government, the private sector, and civil society. Building on the BCCI’s Business Policy Roadmap 2025, this Agenda translates principles into actionable proposals grounded…
