itelintoexpanding Belize Mexican President’s Wife Visits Belize

Recovery of Historical Records Initiative

According to the International Monetary Fund’s Article IV latest conclusion on Belize’s economic activity, Business Procession Outsourcing is the fastest growing sector of the economy. The BPO’s sector’s meteoric rise under the planBelize confidence-filled Belizean economy is largely a product of the fertile ground allowed by the policy makers in the Office of the Prime Minister. This is especially so from the Investment portfolio. Approximately, ten thousand plus jobs in the present BPO sector and looking to a 50 percent growth in the near future in NOT a drop in the bucket. BPO’s are right there with sugar, tourism and agriculture as a whole.

When the pandemic set in, the BPO sector remained strong and probably stronger as it expanded to from-home jobs. Certain BPO reports Belize as being 80 percent bilingual with Spanish and English being the most prevalent two languages. It can be argued to all Belizeans are bilingual but the BPO world thrives with the English and Spanish tandem. Capacity building is something BPOs do in order to prepare potential employees before full engagement. BELTRAIDE and Area Representatives around the country have found that they can prepare the candidates for jobs in the BPOs. In Dangriga and Corozal workshops included employees that already were assured of job placement. Like all jobs, BPO work is not for everyone but it seems that many of our graduates and prospective graduates are finding their entry into the job arena in the BPO sector. Funding for education is definitely something that BPO jobs provide. Belize is progressing and BPOs are certainly fuel for this growth.

Ahead is an article that shows how Jamaica sees Belize as a great environment to move their business to. This news comes at a time when locally Opposition press is adamant that Jamaica is not happy with Belize due to travel issue. Not so, Jamaica as a part of the Caribbean is actually bringing investment to Belize. Belize’s Foreign Direct Investment is up indicating high confidence in Belize leadership in the economic growth and employee availability.

Article by Shamille Scott on jamaica.loopnews.com itel is the Caribbean's largest homegrown customer experience partner with 7,000 employees and 15 facilities spread across the Caribbean, Latin America and the US.

Jamaican business process outsourcing firm itel recently signed a lease on a prime location in Belize to develop a 40,000 sq. foot space for contact centre services. itel expects to launch operations in Belize City in October 2023.

"Belize has proven to be a great extension of itel's Caribbean and Latin American expansion plans. While our initial pilot has started small with around 100 employees, we are developing a facility to house around 800 employees and seek to make an initial CapEx investment of US$2.5m," stated Yoni Epstein, CEO of itel. "The warmth and the charm of the Belizeans fit right into the itel culture that we have developed over the last 11 years."

Approximately one year ago, itel launched a pilot project to test the waters of Belizean contact centre service delivery.

According to itel, the team has consistently exceeded client expectations and shown the kind of sustainable success that supports the expansion strategies.

The new site will provide central access to all routes and main thoroughfares within the city, connecting the company to an available labour pool of over 60,000.

On April 18, 2023, the wife of the President of Mexico Andrés Manuel López Obrador, Dra. Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller made a short visit to our jewel. The visit was to do a handing over of equipment and books for the Recovery of Historical Records in Latin America and the Caribbean. Mrs. Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller was escorted to the House of Culture in Belize City. Mexico and Belize have shared diplomatic relations and agreements in trade, agriculture, cultural exchanges, and more.

Mrs. Müller was to deliver a Bookeye 5 Overhead Book Scanner and books to the country of Belize. To receive these gifts was the Spouse of the Prime Minister of Belize and Special Envoy for the Development of Families and Children Her Excellency Mrs. Rossana Briceño.

Mrs. Rossana Briceño, Special Envoy of Families and Children, “Even though this is a very short visit, it is a significant one. Historic preservation is a deep and meaningful conversation about our past which in turn influences key aspects of our future. It is an opportunity for future generations to understand and appreciate the significant events, people, and stories that shape Belize’s history. Staff at the National Institute of Culture and History, the Belize Archives and Records Service, the National Library Service, and the Museum of Belize are tasked with responding to the significant question: what is important in our history? They grapple with decisions about ensuring that important parts of our parts are preserved for the future.”

During the handing-over ceremony, a letter of intent was signed between both countries. The visit serves to reinforce the over four decades of relations between Belize and Mexico. This is the first step for Belize in the Recovery of Historical Records in Latin America and the Caribbean Project. Dra. Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller, Spouse of the Mexican President stated, “The best relations we have to have is with our neighbours and we have three at least – United States of America, Guatemala, and Belize. But the rest of the Caribbean and the South American countries are also our friends. We belong to a community that has a similar history. Historical events are very important in our shared history – the native ones and those who came to America to conquest, to live, and even to spoil. So, the heritage we have in this

Question(s) Week of the

April 21, 2023

When will the UDP media be reviewed and sanctioned for their outright lies masked as news? When “news” outlets openly mislead the public from 7 at sun up to 7 in the evening and beyond, should there be a price to pay?

My Administration has made a commitment to support #MSMEs across sectors, ensuring technical as well as financial support. We have ensured that special attention and assistance is available to female headed MSMEs. Recently, we have launched digital hubs to support MSMEs access to technology for the benefit our business growth and innovation.

Pastry Making Training in OW Central

Sweet tooth, anyone? A meal is never complete without a choice of pastry.

PM Briceño FB Page: “Today, my sweet tooth was delighted by the creations of 22 ladies who completed four sessions of pastry making, specifically cake making and decorating.

The training was a collaboration of #YWCA, OW Central and Orange Walk Town Council alongside the Ministry of Human Development, Families and Indigenous Peoples' Affairs.”

As in the trend today with MSMEs, the ladies and most likely employees will now be able to generate income and be a part of stimulating the economy. The training sets the foundation for them to go further and build a business using their new knowledge.

Today, I proudly stand with my CEO in the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Investment Mrs. Narda Garcia to support Vanessa Melendez - entrepreneur and CEO of EV4 Pharmaceuticals Limited. The company launches EV4 Pharma - its online app that gives clients real-time access to the business inventory facilitating business transactions nationally.

We congratulate Vanessa and EV4 Pharmaceuticals for this innovation and use of technology to grow her business. It is a true example of entrepreneurial spirit and business savvy... and we must specially note - female led.

Belize National Prayer

Almighty and Eternal God, who through Jesus Christ has revealed Your Glory to all nations, please protect and preserve Belize, our beloved country.

God of might, wisdom and justice, please assist our Belizean government and people with your Holy Spirit of counsel and fortitude.

Let Your light of Your divine wisdom direct their plans and endeavours so that with Your help we may attain our just objectives.

With Your guidance, may all our endeavours tend to peace, social justice, liberty, national happiness, the increase of industry, sobriety and useful knowledge.

We pray, O God of Mercy, for all of us that we may be blessed in the knowledge and sanctified in the observance of Your most holy law, that we may be preserved in union and, in that peace which the world itself cannot give.

And, after enjoying the blessings of this life, please admit us, dear Lord, to that eternal reward that You have prepared for those who love You. Amen.

5 FEB 2023

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