Monthly Archives: April, 2020
Business & Economy
‘Illegal’ ComPol declares SPTC’s COVID-19 regulations incompatible with National SoE
ComPol Chester Williams has gone on record saying measures being implemented in San Pedro are illegal and non-enforceable. Mayor Guerrero has repeatedly stated that what has been done so far is working for the islanders.
Politics and Government
International Court of Justice grants 6-month filing extension in Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute
Despite initially requesting a year's extension, Guatemala has been granted 6 months more to submit their Memorial. Belize had objected the request, asking for only 2 months extension.
Business & Economy
Taiwan donates infrared thermal imaging cameras to Belize
Taiwan's donation of 6 infrared thermal imaging cameras to Belize will be used to track and detect the body temperature of up to 10 persons at the same time.
Health
Belize Commemorates Vaccination Week in the Americas
The Ministry of Health is commemorating Vaccination Week in the Americas under the theme “Love. Trust. Protect. #GetVax.” This year’s campaign brings to mind the love that people have for their children, themselves, and their communities, as well as the trust in the ability of vaccines to save lives and the protection they provide from diseases for everyone from everywhere.
Business & Economy
Extension of National State of Emergency approved by Senate
Belize's two-month extension of the National State of Emergency was debated in the Senate, and ultimately passed. It now awaits the signature of the Governor General to become law.
Business & Economy
New operating hours announced for Ambergris Caye businesses
Different businesses and their service are under new, updated hours for Ambergris Caye. This came after a meeting with the Emergency Operation Center after the island's 2 patients have been declared recovered, and no new cases have emerged.
Community and Society
Bowen & Bowen, Ltd & Companies Makes Major Donation to MOH
Bowen & Bowen and Companies (B&B) has pledged support to the Ministry of Health (“MOH”) and all Belizeans through a donation of much needed medical supplies. Tomorrow the company will be delivering to the MOH 20 hospital beds with mattresses and 5000 surgical masks. The CEO / President of Bowen & Bowen, Ltd, Michael H. M. Bowen, also advised that they are awaiting the arrival of one thousand PPEs and one thousand face shields, both of which are vital for the protection of the front-line healthcare workers.
Health
PAHO urges countries to maintain vaccination during COVID-19 pandemic
On the cusp of Vaccination Week in the Americas, countries need to take innovative safety measures to strengthen flu and measles vaccination to avoid an added burden of vaccine-preventable diseases.
