Sugar is one of Belize’s most prized commodities, yet recently, consumers have faced challenges in buying it from local supermarkets. Many customers have been turned away at the cash register, only to be told they can purchase just one or two pounds of sugar at
On Monday, the ASR Group and Belize Sugar Industries Limited made a groundbreaking announcement, revealing a record-breaking estimated price for sugar cane. As of September thirtieth, the average cane price for the 2024 crop is projected to be an unprecedented eighty-seven dollars and ninety-nine cents
On Wednesday, we reported on a rapidly spreading fungal infection affecting sugar cane in Northern Belize. This infection causes the cane to yellow and wilt. While some cane varieties show resistance, over sixty percent of Belize’s sugar cane varieties are vulnerable and likely to perish
Transport remains a critical hurdle for CARICOM in its quest to establish a single market. The movement of cargo by sea hinges on production volume, while air transport presents its own set of challenges. However, according to the Director of the CARICOM Single Market at
In August, the Ministry of Sustainable Management revealed that an investigation was in progress regarding the disappearance of funds at the Belize Solid Waste Management Authority. The ministry’s press release indicated that the Belize Police Department would eventually be involved in the probe. Initially, the
The Ministry of Education has responded to BNTU's growing concerns over delayed teacher salaries. According to the BNTU, over 130 teachers in Belize reported that they have been working without pay. The Ministry says that it submitted the names of 122 teachers for an off-cycle payment to
President Joe Biden has confirmed that the United States is engaged in discussions concerning possible Israeli military actions targeting Iran’s oil facilities. When pressed about whether he would support such strikes, Biden responded, "We're discussing that,” the BBC reported. The situation intensified after Iran launched a
On Wednesday night, over 130 teachers in Belize reported that they have been working without pay, with some waiting for their salaries for over six months. At a press conference held at the Belize National Teachers Union (BNTU) headquarters, National President Nadia Caliz accused the
Belize Sugar Industries (BSI) is addressing rising consumer concerns about limited sugar availability in supermarkets. For weeks, shoppers have faced restrictions of one or two pounds per purchase. This occurs despite BSI's previous assurances of 'no actual sugar shortage.' Shawn Chavarria, Financial Manager at ASR/BSI, confirmed
An elderly couple were tragically found embracing in their bedroom after a tree fell on their ceiling during Hurricane Helene in Beech Island, South Carolina. The storm claimed the lives of Marcia Savage, 74, and Jerry Savage, 78, and at least 200 other lives. The elderly
