Business & Economy
Opening of PGIA and schools postponed; increase in COVID-19 cases could lead to quarantine of Ambergris Caye and Orange Walk
With an apparent increase of COVID-19 cases in Orange Walk and Ambergris Caye, PM Barrow has announced that the anticipated August 15th re-opening of the PGIA is off.
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.
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.
Business & Economy
Unions show support to terminated workers of Port of Belize; ComPol investigating use of force against protesters
The main labor unions of Belize are standing in solidarity with the Christian Workers Union after some of its members were terminated by the Port of Belize (PBL), and abused by members of the GSU during peaceful protests.
Business & Economy
Belize’s plan to face COVID-19 after PGIA opens as cases increase in nearby Mexico, Guatemala and the USA
An increase in COVID-19 cases in surrounding countries and the USA has Belizeans questioning the plans in place by its health authorities. When it comes to beds and medical resources to treat a wave of COVID-19, no clear indications have been provided by government as to where the country stands on such an important detail.
Business & Economy
World Bank Financing for Belize to Assist Over 13,000 Poor and Vulnerable Households in Response to COVID-19 Impacts
Belize will strengthen its response to the economic hardship caused by the COVID-19 pandemic with US$12.4 million from the World Bank. The funds will be used to provide social assistance to poor and vulnerable households impacted by the crisis.
Business & Economy
San Pedro dive businesses to apply set of guidelines provided by DAN
Divers Alert Network (DAN) has provided its network of dive shops with a set of guidelines/recommendations to apply going forward in tourism.
Business & Economy
University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union organizes demonstration against possible salary reductions
The UB Faculty and Staff Union is at odds with the institution’s senior administration regarding financial issues that could see a possible staff pay cut.
