Business & Economy
Extension of National State of Emergency approved by Senate
Belize's two-month extension of the National State of Emergency was debated in the Senate, and ultimately passed. It now awaits the signature of the Governor General to become law.
Business & Economy
New operating hours announced for Ambergris Caye businesses
Different businesses and their service are under new, updated hours for Ambergris Caye. This came after a meeting with the Emergency Operation Center after the island's 2 patients have been declared recovered, and no new cases have emerged.
Business & Economy
House of Representatives agree to extend State of Emergency for two additional months
The House of Representatives of Belize approved a two-month extension on the current State of Emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion will be debated by members of the Senate on Tuesday, April 28th.
Business & Economy
Ministry of Labour – Frequently Asked Questions Version II, COVID-19 Labour/Employment Situations
1. The Government of Belize has issued a proclamation declaring a state of emergency (Statutory Instrument 45 of 2020):
(I) Are the employees entitled to...
Business & Economy
USA provides assistance to Belize to respond to COVID-19
USA, via USAID, has committed USD$300K to support these priority areas for investment: infection prevention, case management and surveillance and rapid response in the battle against COVID-19.
Business & Economy
Officials seeking to extend National State of Emergency through June
BRS Area Representative indicated that there is a possibility of extending the proclamation of the National State of Emergency through the end of June, 2020.
Business & Economy
Cruise port to be built in Port Loyola by Waterloo Holdings valued at US$200 Million
Waterloo Investment Holdings of the Ashcroft Alliance has announced plans to build a USD$200 Million cruise ship port facility at Port Loyola.
Business & Economy
Lebanese business community donates motorcycle to San Pedro Police
The Lebanese business community has donated a new motorcycle to the San Pedro Police formation to aid officers in their daily patrols across the island.
