Community and Society
Minister of National Emergency Management feeds Doctors, Nurses and Support Staff at Cleopatra White Polyclinic
On May 20, 2020, Minister of National Emergency Management Honorable Edmond Castro visited Cleopatra White Polyclinic in Belize City where he provided meals for doctors, nurses and support staff at that public health institution.
Business & Economy
Swimming and dining out is a go, after SOE regulations further relaxed
After nearly 2 months with a 'no swimming' rule in place, Belizeans are relieved that the State of Emergency regulations are relaxed. Dining out is also a welcome change.
Community and Society
BTB Partners with Water Walkers Club to Assist the Needy in Belize City
As part of its commitment to assist families in need during this very difficult period created by COVID-19, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) this week partnered with Water Walkers Boys & Girls Club to provide groceries to 50 needy families in Belize City. Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the BTB recognized that it was imperative to reach out to help those most in need.
Community and Society
The IDB and Compete Caribbean announces fifteen finalists for the Social Innovation Challenge
The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Compete Caribbean Partnership Facility (CCPF) with its partners – the United Kingdom’s Department for International Development, the Caribbean Development Bank and the Government of Canada – announced the fifteen finalists for the challenge in Belize known as the ‘Change Dah Story’ Social Innovation Challenge. Change Dah Story, piloted by the CCPF in collaboration with IDB’s Country Office in Belize, aims to support the development of innovative business ideas around the issues faced by vulnerable youth in Belize, including crime and violence.
Community and Society
Rotary Club of Taiwan Donates Medical Equipment
In a brief handing-over ceremony held on May 13, 2020, in Taipei, Taiwan, the Ambassador of Belize to the Republic of China (Taiwan) H.E. Diane Haylock received, on behalf of the Government of Belize, 200 protective gowns and 5,000 medical gloves from the Rotary Club of Taipei Nanlung. The donation was an initiative of a Taiwanese-Belizean, Mr. Feng-Yi Chang.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Belize Express makes second donation to Caye Caulker and Ambergris Caye
SPBE made its second donation to both islands consisting of non-perishable items, flour, rice, beans, hygienic products among other basic necessities valued at around $20,000.
Community and Society
State of Emergency regulations relaxed further after a month without cases of COVID-19
Belize's SoE has been further relaxed after 31 days being COVID-19 free, and “a July 1st re-start for international flights, is the hope for us all,” according to the Prime Minister.
Community and Society
Ministry of Natural Resources Issues Statement on Squatting
It has been brought to the Ministry’s attention that unauthorized individuals are involved with private lands in the Agricultural Area of Cotton Tree Village, near the Benny’s Warehouse at mile 44, George Price Highway, Cayo District. The public is advised to be cautious not to engage in activities that lead to the illegal disposal of land and unauthorized occupation as persons will do so at their own risk.