Business & Economy
SPTGA thanks donors for supporting their pantry program
The SPTGA takes this opportunity to thank the many donors who continue to support the program that has been assisting its members since May of this year.
Community and Society
New police barracks inaugurated in Caye Caulker
On Friday, October 30th, police officers attached to the Caye Caulker police formation were presented with new police barracks. Attending the new building's inauguration was top brass from the Ministry of National Security, including Commissioner of Police Chester (ComPol) Williams, along with its minister, the Honourable Michael Peyrefitte, and Area Representative Honourable Manuel Heredia Jr.
Community and Society
Ministry of Health Announces the Use of Antigen Rapid Testing for Specific Population Groups
The Ministry of Health hereby informs of its intention to start using antigen rapid testing for COVID-19 following established protocols. After completing a validation exercise with the SD Biosensor Antigen testing kit and following international recommendations, use of this antigen testing kit will ONLY be applicable and is recommended for persons who are: I) Symptomatic II) Close contacts of a confirmed case
Community and Society
BEL FTRP Concludes with Reduction in Rates
The 2020 Full Tariff Review Proceeding (FTRP) concluded on October 28, 2020 with the Public Utilities Commission’s (PUC) Final Decision reducing the current Mean Electricity Rate (MER) of 41.51 cents per kWh to 40.18 cents per kWh to take effect January 1, 2021 through to June 30, 2024.
Community and Society
Amendments to the Defence Force Pension Regulations
On October 13, 2020, Cabinet gave its full approval for the financial provisions of amendments to certain sections of the Defence (Pensions and Other Grants) Regulations. These amendments bring the Pensions Regulations in alignment with the newly revised Defence Act and to provide for equitable pension benefits to be received by the Belize Defence Force enlisted personnel as well as its officers.
Community and Society
Ministry of Transport Mandates the Purchasing Of Tickets Before Boarding Buses
All Bus Operators (Bus Owners) are hereby reminded of their responsibility to sell tickets at the Bus Terminals as mandated by the Motor Vehicle and Road Traffic Regulation and the Quarantine (Prevention of the spread of infectious disease) (Covid 19) Regulations, 2020 (Statutory Instrument No. 136 of 2020). Bus drivers and conductors are to sanitize buses before transporting passengers and are to refrain from carrying passenger in excess of the seating capacity. Bus Drivers who are caught transporting excessive passengers will be prosecuted.
Community and Society
Entry Notice for Land Ports
The Government of Belize reminds the public that Belize’s land and sea ports of entry remain closed to travellers at this time. Belizeans are being strongly advised against leaving the country unless it is a case of bona fide emergency.
Community and Society
New Protocols following Surge of COVID-19 Cases
The National Oversight Committee (NOC) met this morning for its weekly consideration of Belize’s COVID-19 situation. The NOC took special note of Director of Health Services (DHS) Dr. Marvin Manzanero’s report of October 26, 2020 and was concerned at the 332 new cases occurring over the past week. Even more alarming was the fact of six more deaths, including the first pediatric fatality.