Business & Economy
ComPol Chester Williams visits the islands to clarify COVID-19 regulation enforcement
After images surfaced showing overcrowding on boats allegedly carrying 'essential trave;' passengers to the islands, ComPol Williams visited the islands to seek ways to address and enforce a plan for the public transportation system to adhere to social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing.
Business & Economy
Tropic Air Resumes Limited Domestic Flights
Effective Monday, May 11, 2020, Tropic Air will be resuming limited domestic passenger flights to San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Belize City Municipal, Placencia, Dangriga, Corozal and Punta Gorda.
Business & Economy
Caye Chapel Development Co. supports Caye Caulker Residents
The Caye Chapel group felt compelled to assist when they heard of the halt of the tourism season and the substantial loss of jobs as a result of COVID19 of their neighboring island Caye Caulker.
Business & Economy
168 mainland residents evacuated from San Pedro Town
After proper screening and approval, 168 people were evacuated off Ambergris Caye to go be home on the mainland as they lost their jobs and livelihood on the island due to COVID-19.
Business & Economy
PM Barrow updates the nation on COVID-19; calls out San Pedro Town Authorities
In his update to the nation, PM Barrow reminded the local San Pedro Authorities that they also fall under the National State of Emergency rules, and should not have their own rules.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Tour Operators Association hand out groceries to tour guides
On Wednesday, April 29th, the San Pedro Tour Operators Association (SPTOA) contributed 150 packages of groceries to various tour industry personnel displaced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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.
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.
