Business & Economy
Hope Haven and Casa Nova Cabañas team up to supply San Pedro Town residents with potable water
During Ambergris Caye's state of emergency, many residents found themselves lacking basics such as potable water. Casa Nova B&B teamed up with Hope Haven teamed up to deliver enough water for up to 100 families per neighborhood. Follow their pages to see where they'll be next!
Community and Society
Local restaurateur partners with the community to provide meals for those in need
Hoping to provide those displaced due to the quarantine in place from COVID-19, Maresha Reid is rallying volunteers and businesses to help provide hot meals to at least 120 people 3 times a week.
Business & Economy
San Pedro Town installs temporary health care center to treat flu and potential Coronavirus cases
The San Pedro Care Center counts with an isolation unit, a flu clinic, a pharmacy and a temporary isolation area. The aim at this facility is to stabilize the patient. If the situation escalates in severity, arrangements will be made to take the patient to Belize City.
Community and Society
SSG donates $100,000.00 to support the global Covid-19 pandemic response in Belize
As Belize is preparing to face an unprecedented challenge with individuals, communities and industries to battle what has the potential to cripple its economy and the health of the nation, the Santander Sugar Group stands in solidarity with the Government of Belize to help respond to what is potentially the worst outbreak our country has ever seen.
Community and Society
BSI contributes to national COVID-19 relief efforts
Belize Sugar Industries Ltd. (BSI), a member of ASR Group, announces a contribution of BZ$250,000 to Belize’s national COVID-19 Relief. Country Manager, Celestino Ruiz, says, “Our donation will support the Government’s crucial work to protect the health and safety of all citizens as we join together to fight COVID-19. We believe we must all do our part as we unite to face this unprecedented global crisis.”
Community and Society
The Judiciary of Belize – Response to COVID-19 Preventative Measures
In light of the Belize Press Office, Press Release dated March 26, 2020, the Judiciary is taking measures and implementing strategies to safeguard the health and safety of judicial officers, officers of the court, staff members, and the general public, while at the same time maintaining a functioning judicial system and access to justice.
Community and Society
Government of Belize Enacts Safety Measures
In response to the COVID-19 crisis, and in an effort to mitigate the negative impacts that could result from a potential community spread of the deadly virus, the Government of Belize enacted Statutory Instrument Number 38 of 2020 on March 25, 2020. The Order shall be valid until revoked by the Quarantine Authority.
Community and Society
Notice to Commercial Users and Water Boards on Rudimentary Water Systems
The public, especially those served by rudimentary water systems, is hereby reminded that these systems were designed for DOMESTIC use only.