Monthly Archives: July, 2020
Business & Economy
GOB launches loan program to assist the tourism sector
GOB and DFC presented a special loan program to tourism stakeholders at a 6% interest rate and a maximum of $1 million borrowable.
Community and Society
San Pedro’s Almita Pinelo appointed Acting Vice Commandant of the Belize Coast Guard
San Pedro Town's Almita Pinelo has been appointed as Acting Vice Commander of the Belize Coast Guard (BCG), second to Gregory Soberanis, who leads as Elton Bennett heads on study leave.
Crime & Violence
Deshawn Goff acquitted of Lincoln Robinson Sr’s 2016 murder
With the main witness a no show, the DPP entered a 'Nolle Prosequi", essentially freeing Deshawn Goff of murder charges in the death of Lincoln Robinson Sr.
Business & Economy
Sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas
The Supplies Control Unit (SCU) of the Belize Bureau of Standards has received and confirmed reports of the sale of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) below the fixed controlled prices at several locations countrywide. The SCU hereby informs those partaking in this illegal activity to desist as they are contravening the Supplies Control (Prices) Regulations (Statutory Instrument No. 88 of 2020). Continued violations will result in penalties being pursued to the full extent of the law.
Environment
Real Estate development of Cayo Grande on lagoon side receives approval for 130-lot subdivision
Cayo Grande Island is expected to turn into ‘New San Pedro’ and eventually merge with the downtown area. It has received approval for a 130-lot subdivision.
Health
Medicines’ aid worth 127,000USD from India to Belize
India is providing medical aid to 27 countries in LAC region. These countries are: Belize, Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Commonwealth of Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Haiti, St. Kitts And Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent And The Grenadines, Suriname, Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago, Jamaica, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Guatemala, Ecuador, Bolivia, Cuba, Peru, Venezuela, and Republic of Paraguay. Each country has been gifted a package of Hydroxychloroquine, 14 essential drugs and covid-protective gear. The total value of the medical aid to Latin America and Caribbean region is Rs 160 million (2,139,000 USD).
Health
Food and Drug Administration Issues Advisory on Hand Sanitizers
The Ministry of Health is aware that an advisory sent from the Director of Health Services to the Customs and Excise Department is in circulation on social media platforms. The internal correspondence is a notification of an alert issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on sanitizers contaminated with methanol. Methanol can be toxic when ingested or absorbed through the skin.
Crime & Violence
William ‘Danny’ Mason and accomplices to be sentenced for Pastor Llewelyn Lucas’ murder
After being found guilty on December 3, 2019, William ‘Danny’ Mason, Kieron Fernandez, Terrence Fernandez, Ernest Castillo, and Ashton Vanegas are due to be sentenced on July 29th.
