Health
Minister of Tourism and Civil Aviation denies arrival of private flight with Texan investors to Belize
Heredia, head of Civil Aviation, has refuted allegations that a private flight landed in the country with potential investors traveling to the island.
Health
BEL COVID-19 Update
BEL hereby informs the public that regrettably, one of our employees in the San Pedro Service area has tested positive for COVID-19. The Company is providing full support to our employee and his family. We continue to adhere to all safety precautions in the interest of customers, our employees and the public.
Health
Ambergris Caye under quarantine; priority given to symptomatic patients
As the number of positive COVID cases rise in San Pedro Town, the island of Ambergris Caye has began its 14-day quarantine.
Business & Economy
Ambergris Caye under 14-day quarantine after spike in COVID-19 cases
At the stroke of midnight on Friday, August 7th, Ambergris Caye is under a 14-day quarantine once again due to a major spike in Covid-19 cases.
Business & Economy
Opening of PGIA and schools postponed; increase in COVID-19 cases could lead to quarantine of Ambergris Caye and Orange Walk
With an apparent increase of COVID-19 cases in Orange Walk and Ambergris Caye, PM Barrow has announced that the anticipated August 15th re-opening of the PGIA is off.
Crime & Violence
Police Officers restricted from traveling to and from Ambergris Caye
For the next 14 days, officers assigned to the SPPD will not be allowed to leave the island. No other officers are allowed on the caye either, as a potential outbreak is being considered imminent.
Health
San Pedro Town residents await results of COVID-19 mapping tests; will there be another lockdown?
Case #57 has island residents awaiting results of extensive mapping/testing to see if there will be a second quarantine due to community spread of COVID-19.
Health
Additional cases of COVID-19 on the island could jeopardize the re-opening of PGIA and its schools
With Case #57, the MOH's mapping exercise will likely produce several additional positive cases. If this is the case, the island could be locked down, regardless of the consequences it may have on the re-opening of the PGIA.