Governance
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
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Author: Policy Analyst
Economy
Belize Fuel Price Tracker
Belize’s fuel prices are regulated by the Government of Belize, and while the Ministry of Finance previously published detailed pump
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Governance
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
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Governance
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
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Governance
Why is the Attorney General ‘Suing’ the Ombudsman?
Disclaimer: This article is provided for informational purposes only. The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry does not take a
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Economy
A Quick Look at the Government’s Budget for 2024/25
Budgeting and proper internal controls are important for any organization; for the government, this is even more so. Proper internal
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Economy
What Do Port Strikes Cost You?
Disruptions at the Port of Belize might appear normal, given their frequency over the last 5 years. In early March,
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Economy
Do Wages Drive FDI?
What is FDI? Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) occurs when an investor in one economy establishes a lasting interest in another
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Economy
Is Microfinance Effective? Implications for MSME Growth and Financial Inclusion
It’s a common talking point that access to finance is a barrier to growth for MSMEs. This is true anecdotally
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Economy
Green Choices, Red Tape: Dissecting Brown Sludge and Infrastructure
While last week’s article discussed the role that brown sludge has in disincentivizing green behavior, this article expands on the
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