By: Staff Writer November 19, 2021 A Belizian based IT professional has turned the COVID-19 downturn into an upturn for himself as things were “mad busy” for him over the…
Category: BELIZE
Two Central American countries top IDB “Superheroes” list
October 1, 2021 The IDB Group announced the four winners of the Superheroes of Development 2021 Initiative’s fourth edition, which recognizes creative and innovative solutions during the execution of IDB…
‘A Gift from the Gods’ – The story behind the Belize Chocolate Company
August 31, 2021 Belize has a rich chocolate history dating back thousands of years to the Mayans who are believed to have invented the confectionary. These original chocolatiers would dry, grind,…
Belize will support financial sustainability of MSMEs in the face of COVID-19 crisis
August 10, 2021 The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) approved a US$15 million operation to support the sustainability of the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Belize. The project will…
IMF Executive Board Concludes 2021 Article IV Consultation with Belize
June 8, 2021 The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) concluded the Article IV consultation [1] with Belize. The COVID-19 pandemic has hit Belize hard. Following a successful…
Alaia Belize, Autograph Collection pens as the first Marriott International Resort in Belize
May 11, 2021 Calling all those looking to discover the outdoors and live with purpose, as owner and developer, Andrew Ashcroft, in partnership with Autograph Collection Hotels, announces the grand…
Private island sales in the region have seen an “uptick” despite the pandemic!
By: Staff writer February 26, 2021 A private island realtor said that private island sales have seen an “uptick” in people showing interest, highlights that buyers want privacy. Sabah Memon,…
IDB Invest promotes the development of tourism in Belize through Atlantic Bank
By: Staff Writer December 18, 2020 IDB Invest, a member of the IDB Group, will provide a loan to Atlantic Bank Limited (Atlantic Bank) for US$20m with a three-year tenor.…