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Monthly Archives: August, 2020

21 COVID-19 patients recovered in San Pedro Town; lockdown could be lifted early

San Pedro Town has 21 recovered COVID-19 patients, and with a possible plateau in cases, PM Barrow hinted that the Ambergris Caye SOE could be lifted early.

Philip Goldson International Airport set to open October 1st

With the announcement of Abbott Labs' successful rapid antigen test, PM Barrow declared that October 1st is the definitive opening date for the PGIA.

Minister of Health Pablo Marin shoots intruder at his residence

Police are investigating a incident in which Honorable Pablo Marin shot and killed intruder Askel Matura at his residence in Corozal Town on August 27th.

San Pedro is Belize Too: Islanders unite online to demand more from local and national authorities

Islanders are clamoring "San Pedro is Belize Too!" as they ask local and national authorities to lift the lockdown laws and open Ambergris Caye, at least internally so that residents can work and help themselves.

Health plans for Belize Rural South unveiled by Leader of the Opposition

PUP Leader Honourable John Briceño spoke to island residents, discussing his intentions to deliver adequate health services to the islands.

2020 September Celebrations Theme Chosen

The winning theme was submitted by Precious Martinez, a 13-year old student of Sacred Heart College in San Ignacio Town. It reads: Overcoming Adversity, Creating Opportunity, Belizeans: Unite for Prosperity!

Rejected Payments for Unemployment Relief Program due to Wrong Bank Information

Payments under Phase Two of the Unemployment Relief Program began on August 24, 2020. Payments are already being rejected by commercial banks because the applicant’s banking information is incorrect or the account is inactive.

BERT Air Ambulance transfers two island residents with respiratory complications to Belize City

The BERT Air Ambulance made 2 trips from Ambergris Caye to Belize City, transferring 2 elderly patients with respiratory complications to KHMH.