Press Release – Reopening of Airport and Schools

We are excited to announce the launch of our 2026 Event Calendar, designed to keep the community informed about upcoming events, activities, and programs. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly activities, networking opportunities, or new experiences, the calendar is your go-to resource for staying in the know. Be sure to check it out to plan your

Chamber Welcomes Call for Regulatory Pause on Proposed Speednet/SMART Acquisition Belize City, Belize – Tuesday, February 10th – The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) welcomes the statement by the Minister of Public Utilities in the House of Representatives calling for a pause on the proposed acquisition of Speednet/SMART by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL).

BCCI Demands Immediate Halt to BTL Board Action to Allow Time for Consultation Belize City, Belize – Monday, January 26th – The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) thanks Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) for agreeing to meet with our Executive this Wednesday, January 28th, 2026.  The BCCI hereby publicly and unequivocally calls on the

CHAMBER STATEMENT ON SAFEGUARDING COMPETITION AMID TELECOMMUNICATIONS MARKET SPECULATION Belize City, Belize – Thursday, January 8th – The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) recognizes that discussions regarding the potential acquisition of Speednet/SMART by Belize Telemedia Limited (BTL) represent a matter of profound national significance. This transaction would fundamentally reshape Belize’s telecommunications landscape, with

THE BCCI’S 2025 CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA CELEBRATES HOLIDAY COMMERCE, CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY Belize City, Belize – Monday, December 1st – The Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) held its 14th Christmas Extravaganza on Saturday 29th of November at the Belize City Center. This year’s Extravaganza welcomed over 40 exhibitors, each contributing their own creativity, innovation,

The BCCI Hosts The Gentleman’s Exchange 2025 in recognition of International Men’s Day Belize City, Belize – The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI), successfully hosted its first ever Gentleman’s Exchange 2025, a wellness and leadership networking event dedicated to empowering Belizean men in the workplace, community, and home. The event took place on

CEC Elects New Board of Directors for 2025-2027 Term BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – November 7th, 2025 – The Caribbean Employers’ Confederation (CEC) is proud to announce the newly elected Board of Directors for the 2025-2027 term, following a successful election at its recent Annual General Meeting. The newly constituted Board, elected by the general membership, comprises

Government Launches Roadshow for the MSME Tax Amnesty Programme The MSME Tax Amnesty Programme is an opportunity for MSMEs conducting business in Belize to formalize with Belize Tax Services (BTS) and receive a one-year business tax exemption from the date of issue of the MSME Tax Amnesty Certificate, plus waiver of accrued penalties and interest. To

The BCCI Hosts 29th Edition Of Expo Belize Market Place Belize City, Belize – The Belize Chamber of Commerce & Industry (BCCI) extends heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all visitors, exhibitors, and sponsors for making the Expo Belize Market Place 2025 a memorable and impactful event. Unfortunately, the much-anticipated weekend approached with the possibility of

Port of Belize Meets with Chamber of Commerce to Strengthen Services Belize City, August 25th, 2025 – Ambassador Lynn Young, Chairman of the Board of the Port of Belize, and Mr. Kevin Castillo, Chairman of the Operations Committee, met with the Board of Directors of the Belize Chamber of Commerce and Industry to discuss port operations