Monthly Archives: March, 2020
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town installs temporary health care center to treat flu and potential Coronavirus cases
The San Pedro Care Center counts with an isolation unit, a flu clinic, a pharmacy and a temporary isolation area. The aim at this facility is to stabilize the patient. If the situation escalates in severity, arrangements will be made to take the patient to Belize City.
Health
Breach of Quarantine Emergency Measures
Despite the various warnings on the importance of strict adherence to the Quarantine Emergency Measures, persons are not adhering to these warnings. If Belize is to remain in front of this COVID 19 pandemic, we must adhere to all measures put in place. In particular individuals and businesses are not adhering to the Social Distance requirement.
Community and Society
SSG donates $100,000.00 to support the global Covid-19 pandemic response in Belize
As Belize is preparing to face an unprecedented challenge with individuals, communities and industries to battle what has the potential to cripple its economy and the health of the nation, the Santander Sugar Group stands in solidarity with the Government of Belize to help respond to what is potentially the worst outbreak our country has ever seen.
Community and Society
BSI contributes to national COVID-19 relief efforts
Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI), a member of ASR Group, announces a contribution of BZ$250,000 to Belize’s national COVID-19 Relief. Country Manager, Celestino Ruiz, says, “Our donation will support the Government’s crucial work to protect the health and safety of all citizens as we join together to fight COVID-19. We believe we must all do our part as we unite to face this unprecedented global crisis.”
Environment
Burning of Household and Yard Garbage is Prohibited
The Department of the Environment (DOE) continues to receive reports of the burning of household and yard waste in both urban and rural areas. This prevalent and harmful practice continues to greatly reduce the air quality for residents and threatens life and property from fires, especially around this time of the year, due to the dry season.
Community and Society
The Judiciary of Belize – Response to COVID-19 Preventative Measures
In light of the Belize Press Office, Press Release dated March 26, 2020, the Judiciary is taking measures and implementing strategies to safeguard the health and safety of judicial officers, officers of the court, staff members, and the general public, while at the same time maintaining a functioning judicial system and access to justice.
Business & Economy
Landlords asked not to vacate tenants during this crisis
Removing tenants during the COVID-19 crisis has been declared illegal and immoral by the government and tenants are advised not to get out of their rented homes, and to seek the assistance of the police.
Business & Economy
BEL Reaches Out to Customers in Time of Crisis
BEL is cognizant of the economic impacts that the crisis is already having on Belize and the serious financial challenges now facing some of our customers.
