Business & Economy
Cayo District is on lockdown; GOB releases official Statutory Instrument
The new SI governing the Cayo District as it goes under a 14-day quarantine has been released by the Government of Belize.
Business & Economy
25 Latin American and Caribbean countries coordinate to support the regular functioning of the food system during the COVID-19 crisis
25 Latin American and Caribbean countries expressed their commitment to coordinate the supply of sufficient, safe and nutritious food for the 620 million inhabitants of the region during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Business & Economy
Some construction sites allowed to operate despite restrictions set by island authorities
Mayor Guerrero acknowledged he has given the go-ahead for the construction projects, with certain guidelines that must be followed to fall under social distancing protocols.
Business & Economy
Update on COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program
As of this morning, April 6, more than 44,000 applications have been received via the portal, and about 7,000 hard copies of the applications have been distributed and will be manually entered into the system. The team is diligently working on the verification and approval processes for these applications to ensure that all are given attention in the shortest possible time so that financial relief can begin to flow to qualified applicants. It is expected that the first payments will be made to approved applicants before the end of this week. Applicants will be updated via SMS or email notifications about the status of their application.
Business & Economy
Belize Bus Association announces national shutdown; James Bus Line and Westline Bus Co. continue operating
As COVID-19 (Coronavirus) continues to make its presence in Belize, and the current National State of Emergency is slowly bringing the country to a halt, many services are now limited to the general public. On Sunday, April 5th, most bus companies across the country ceased operations. The only bus companies that continue operating are James Bus Line, which runs from Punta Gorda, Toledo District to Belize City, and Westline Bus Company operating from the Benque Viejo del Carmen Town in the Cayo District to Belize City.
Business & Economy
FRAUD ALERT – Counterfeit Belize Currency Notes
The Central Bank of Belize and the Financial Intelligence Unit issue this alert to inform the public of the circulation of counterfeit Belize currency notes. The public is urged to become familiar with the security features of the currency notes issued by the Central Bank of Belize. Recognizing the security features will protect the public from fraud committed using counterfeit Belize currency notes.
Business & Economy
Puerto Secreto Foundation and SPBE join in relief efforts for Ambergris Caye
Puerto Secreto Foundation and San Pedro Belize Express are 2 more businesses who have joined in the relief efforts to aid Ambergris Caye during the COVID-19 crisis.
Business & Economy
Suspension of All Lotteries including Games of Chance and Government Lotteries
The Ministry of Economic Development, Petroleum, Investment, Trade and Commerce, as the Ministry responsible for Lotteries, informs the public that due to the state of emergency in place in response to COVID-19, all lotteries, including games of chance and Government Lotteries (Boledo, Jackpot and Ordinary), are suspended until further notice.
