"Striking the Balance: Prioritizing Belizean Well-being Alongside Economic Growth"
… Prioritizing Social Infrastructure
By: Omar Silva, Editor National Perspective Belize
Belize City: 17th September 2023
Economy
Social Security Board Expects Promising Returns on $20 Million Investment in Belize Water Services Limited
Social Security Board Expects Promising Returns on $20 Million Investment
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Saturday 10th June 2023
"Nationalizing Port of Belize: Deputy Prime Minister's Proposal Sparks Debate over Private Investment and Foreign Investor Confidence"
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Thursday 25th May 2023
Cordel Hyde, the Deputy Prime Minister of Belize, has expressed his opinion that the government should consider nationalizing the Port of Belize. He believes, like many Belizeans, that returning the port to the people of Belize would restore civility, decency, and modernity to its operations. According to Hyde, there have been no significant improvements at the port, and the ongoing disputes and animosity between the port's owners and the stevedores need to be addressed.
"Empowering Belize's Small Businesses: IDB Invest and Belize Bank Limited Join Forces to Drive Trade Growth"
By: Omar Silva
Belize City: Monday 22nd May 2023
"Unlocking Opportunities for SMEs and Urging Further Support from the Bank"
Potential Impacts of a Super El Niño on Belize's Economy and Agriculture
A super El Niño event, characterized by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the Equatorial Pacific, is predicted to occur this fall. The event is expected to bring significant climatic shifts across the globe, including Belize and the wider Caribbean region.
Southern Belize Poised for Prosperity: Embracing the Bamboo Revolution Amidst Declining Citrus Industry
… Sustainable and Versatile Bamboo Offers New Opportunities for Economic Growth and Job Creation
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Tuesday 16th May 2023
"IMF hails Belize as poster child for economic rebound with consecutive years of GDP growth"
"IMF hails Belize as poster child for economic rebound with consecutive years of GDP growth"
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City: Wednesday, 10th May 2023
"Port of Belize Crisis: Stevedores and Employer at Odds, Cargo Ship Stuck at Dock, Economy at Risk"
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, Friday, 5th May 2023
High Cost of Living Continues to Plague Marginal Poor in Belize as Inflation Rises to 6.1%
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, 27th April 2023
“Reduction in public debt celebrated by Belize government, but amount paid and remaining balance undisclosed.”
By: Omar Silva, NP Staff Writer
Belize City, Tuesday:14th March 2023
The current administration led by Prime Minister John Briceño is celebrating a significant achievement in reducing the country's public debt. According to Briceño, the public debt has decreased from 133% of GDP to 64% of GDP since he took office. The Prime Minister called this achievement historic.