Community and Society
Maresha Reid and company continue feeding those in need
Focusing on feeding those with no food or means of cooking, Maresha Reid and an ever-growing band of volunteers have been delivering hot meals to nearly 300 people each cooking day.
Community and Society
COVID-19 and Caye Caulker: Village Council and volunteers handling the crisis alone
Despite lack of national aid, the Caye Caulker Village Council alongside volunteers and donors, have been doing their best to assist the most vulnerable islanders impacted by COVID-19.
Business & Economy
GOB: Update on COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program
65,762 applications have been submitted to the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program, of which 23,264 have been approved and sent for payment into applicants’ accounts.
Community and Society
San Pedro Lions Club joins relief efforts on the island
The San Pedro Lions Club recently joined in the efforts and donated goods to several families across the island, targeting mainly senior citizens.
Community and Society
Legal changes to Social Security Act: Regulations for Sickness Benefit during a Pandemic
SSB's qualification guidelines for Sickness Benefit has suspended the condition that a person must be employed upon becoming ill.
Community and Society
Island Roman Catholics celebrate Easter despite the COVID-19 threat
Easter is observed as the holiest time of the year among many religious communities around the world, as they celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. In San Pedro Town, the Roman Catholic Church observes the occasion every year with many scheduled events to honor Christ. This year, however, the celebrations saw a couple of changes due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The mass gathering was not allowed and during the annual procession, which usually sees hundreds of faithful Catholics participating on Good Friday, the religious walk witnessed the smallest procession, registering just a handful of persons during the anticipated event.
Community and Society
Emergency Repatriation Exercise
The Government of Belize in conjunction with the U.S. Embassy is organizing a repatriation exercise for persons who may have become displaced in Belize due to COVID-19. Special arrangements have been made for a flight to:Destination: Houston, Texas, United States of America Airline: United Airlines Travelers must make their own bookings with United Airlines. www.united.com Date: Thursday, April 16, 2020 Time: 3:28 p.m.
Community and Society
Alaia Foundation donates to Essential Island Workers
The Alaia Foundation most recently made a generous donation to help medical staff in their fight to manage and contain COVID-19 on San Pedro and Caye Caulker. Today, Founders of the Non-Profit Organization, Jasmine Hartin and Andrew Ashcroft announced the procurement of 750 face masks. “We wanted to do the right thing, help our essential workers out and do what we can to flatten the curve,” Hartin said.