Barrow: Read my lips, I will not raise taxes…except for gas taxes.
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According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the GOB has pledged not to raise the general sales tax (GST)in the 2010/11 financial year.
This decision was made even though the IMF, in their latest report on Belize’s …

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Barrow: Belizean Crime “very disturbing” Barrow: Belizean Crime “very disturbing”

In an interview with Stabroek News, Dean Barrow addressed Belize’s huge crime problem.
Barrow said that the murder rate in Belize was ” very disturbing.”
He blamed the “usual suspects” such as social deterioration, economic problems and …

Belize recalls ambassador from Honduras. Belize recalls ambassador from Honduras.

The GOB has has recalled its ambassador to Honduras after the military overthrew President Manuel Zelaya hours before the country voted in a controversial referendum on Sunday.
This move comes in keeping with the Central American …

The Belizean Economy Contracts in the First Quarter of 2009 The Belizean Economy Contracts in the First Quarter of 2009

According to the Statistical Institute of Belize, the Belizean Economy contracted by 2.2% in the first quarter of 2009 compared to the same period last year.

Belize Makes the New York Times Again Belize Makes the New York Times Again

The Belize Tourism Board must be doing something right. For the second time this year, Belize has been featured in The New York Times’ travel section. The New York Time is widely considered …

Barrow: Read my lips, I will not raise taxes…except for gas taxes. Barrow: Read my lips, I will not raise taxes…except for gas taxes.

According to the Economist Intelligence Unit, the GOB has pledged not to raise the general sales tax (GST)in the 2010/11 financial year.
This decision was made even though the IMF, in their latest report on Belize’s …

Ashcroft’s Monopoly of Belize’s Telecommunication: Little Cause for Hope Ashcroft’s Monopoly of Belize’s Telecommunication: Little Cause for Hope

Forbes Magazine wrote an article in 2001 describing Michael Ashcroft’s dealings in Belize. Forbes said that although Michael Ashcroft “was an avatar of free-market capitalism…when it comes to letting the nation of Belize choose their …

Dallas City Counsel Member Visits Belize on City’s Dime Dallas City Counsel Member Visits Belize on City’s Dime

Belize is not often in the international news. When it is, it is usually has the words “tropical paradise” attached to it, or “hurricane” and recently “earthquake.” This next story is just downright …

Belize Sugar Industry in Peril Belize Sugar Industry in Peril

The International Sugar Organization is reporting that the Europe Union is lifting import tariffs from exporting nations with preferential status. This means that countries that have the capacity to increase production will be able …

Michael Ashcroft, Said Musa, UHS scam Michael Ashcroft, Said Musa, UHS scam

We reported last week that former PM Musa was cleared by the court of stealing the Belizean people’s money. Upon further examination however, we realized that this was not a clear-cut case of an executive …