Monthly Archives: August, 2020
Community and Society
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.
Travel & Tourism
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.
Crime & Violence
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.
Business & Economy
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.
Government
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.
Community and Society
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!
Government
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.
Health
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.
