Community and Society
Establishments not adhering to COVID-19 safety regulations will be penalized
The new Statutory Instrument regarding the COVID-19 laws only permits open-air restaurants to offer dine-in services. Those restaurants with only indoor dining can only offer takeout or/drive-thru/ services. Failure to abide by this rule and others, such as inforcing proper hand hygiene, can lead to the closure of the establishment.
Community and Society
Ministers Break Ground for Rural Electrification Project in Toledo District
The groundbreaking ceremony followed a meeting convened with stakeholders to chart the way forward for the implementation of the emPOWERing Rural Electrification Project (emPOWER Project). The project is part of the Government of Belize’s strategic plan to fulfil its national sustainable strategy of 100% access to modern and affordable electricity coverage in the country. It aims to provide renewable energy solutions to assist Belize in achieving universal energy access through the installation of 400kW of solar photovoltaic and battery storage that will serve the villages of Indian Creek, Medina Bank, and Golden Stream in the Toledo District.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye experiencing a surge in unreported COVID-19
As of Monday, December 7th, reliable sources report there are over 90 active cases on the island. Although the daily number of positive cases is increasing in San Pedro, these numbers are not reflected in the Ministry of Health and Wellness (MOHW) daily report.
Accidents & Disasters
U.S. Government coordinates with UNICEF Belize, National Emergency Management Organization and Belize Red Cross on joint emergency response to COVID-19 and Hurricane Eta
In a ceremony today at the San Ignacio Town Council Hall, U.S. Embassy Belmopan and its implementing partner UNICEF handed over emergency response kits to Belize’s National Emergency Management Organization (NEMO) and the Belize Red Cross. These kits were purchased through an ongoing $300,000 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) grant to UNICEF launched in August to assist UNICEF in its work to reduce the risk and impact of COVID-19 on vulnerable children and adolescents in Belize. These kits – which include food and hygiene items – will be distributed to 354 families from regions in the Cayo District that were most severely impacted by flooding from Hurricanes Eta and Iota.
Community and Society
CEO Appointed in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management
The Office of the Prime Minister is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Kenrick Williams as the Chief Executive Officer in the Ministry of Sustainable Development, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management. Dr. Williams holds a doctorate in Natural Resources and Environmental Studies from the National Dong Hwa University in Hualien, Taiwan and a master’s degree in International Environmental Sustainable Development from the National Central University.
Community and Society
BTIA Holds 35th Annual General Meeting
On Thursday, December 3rd the Belize Tourism Industry Association (BTIA) held their 35th Annual General Meeting.
Community and Society
UNICEF representatives deliver school bags for island children
200 bags containing hygienic and educational items were handed over to San Pedro Town by UNICEF representatives. This initiative took place in all municipalities across the country
Community and Society
Amendment to new SI welcomed by tourism stakeholders
Stakeholders welcomed the amendments to the new Statutory Instrument (SI) regarding the COVID-19 Regulations 2020 No. 170, allowing open-air restaurants to accommodate a 50% seating capacity instead of only 12 patrons as previously announced. The 21-day curfew scheduled for Saturday, November 28th, will start at 10PM and not at 9PM as previously announced and ending at 4:59AM.