Belize is upping its standards in credit management by partnering with CRIF, a global leader in credit information services. This company has experience setting up credit bureaus in 31 countries, and now they’re bringing that expertise to Belize. CRIF calls itself a comprehensive credit management
When it comes to your credit, security is everything and CRIF says that’s one of its top priorities. The company, now working with the Central Bank, promises that all the data in Belize’s new credit bureau will be highly protected. So, how will lenders use
This week, Saint Catherine Academy made history, bringing home the gold medal at the CODICADER Under-15 Volleyball Tournament. Team Belize dominated, beating tough opponents from Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. This victory is huge, it’s Belize’s first-ever gold in the Under-15 division. And today, the
The Saint Catherine Academy (SCA) volleyball team brought home the gold medal at the CODICADER Under-Fifteen Volleyball Tournament. The team dominated the competition, defeating Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Guatemala without losing a single set. Assistant Coach Emma Hoare said she and Head Coach Jose Fontes were
Ageing isn’t just a distant future. For many Belizeans, it’s happening right now. Today, older people from across the country came together to celebrate their health, share their concerns, and learn how to age well. Hosted by the Ministry of Health & Wellness, the Healthy Ageing
The Sewing Program, a collaborative initiative between the Belmopan City Council and the Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, concluded this week after six weeks of hands-on training, creativity, and community engagement. Launched on September 3rd, the program aimed to equip participants with valuable sewing
The Central Bank of Belize has teamed up with CRIF (Center for Research in International Finance), a company that builds credit systems around the world, to manage Belize’s new credit reporting system set to launch in 2026. CRIF will collect and organise people’s credit history from
The way Belizeans borrow money will change in 2026 with the launch of a national credit reporting system. The Central Bank of Belize announced the initiative during a press briefing held at its headquarters in Belize City, bringing together banks, credit unions, moneylenders, utility providers,
El miércoles se hizo historia en Belize cuando los residentes de Caye Caulker acudieron a las urnas para decidir si se debía legalizar la producción y venta de cannabis en la isla. Tras semanas de intenso debate, los votantes rechazaron contundentemente la propuesta. La Oficial Principal
El turismo en Belize atraviesa un momento de auge, pero junto con el crecimiento de visitantes también surgen preocupaciones en materia de seguridad. Excursiones ilegales, operaciones no autorizadas y riesgos en zonas remotas han impulsado la creación de una estrategia nacional de seguridad turística que
