Politics and Government
Business & Economy
Extension of National State of Emergency approved by Senate
Belize's two-month extension of the National State of Emergency was debated in the Senate, and ultimately passed. It now awaits the signature of the Governor General to become law.
Business & Economy
House of Representatives agree to extend State of Emergency for two additional months
The House of Representatives of Belize approved a two-month extension on the current State of Emergency caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The motion will be debated by members of the Senate on Tuesday, April 28th.
Business & Economy
USA provides assistance to Belize to respond to COVID-19
USA, via USAID, has committed USD$300K to support these priority areas for investment: infection prevention, case management and surveillance and rapid response in the battle against COVID-19.
Government
Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow Updates Nation on COVID-19 Response
PM Barrow states that Government is doing 'everything humanly possible' in the face of the 'demon foe' COVID-19 affecting Belizeans and the world at large.
Business & Economy
SSB Chairman Doug Singh resigns after controversial remarks regarding COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program
Doug Singh resigns on the heels of a leaked audio clip in which he candidly expressed his frustration with Belizeans over the COVID-19 Unemployment Relief Program.
Business & Economy
Cayo District is on lockdown; GOB releases official Statutory Instrument
The new SI governing the Cayo District as it goes under a 14-day quarantine has been released by the Government of Belize.
Community and Society
Ambergris Caye’s quarantine rules differ from Central Government; Mayor asks residents to wait for 14-day clearance
The SPTC urges islanders to keep following the rules set in place for the first quarantine order. Once the 14 days are over on Monday, April 6th, and if there are no more positive cases, Mayor Guerrero indicated that the Emergency Operation Center will revisit/review the previous orders and move forward with a new plan.
Business & Economy
Landlords asked not to vacate tenants during this crisis
Removing tenants during the COVID-19 crisis has been declared illegal and immoral by the government and tenants are advised not to get out of their rented homes, and to seek the assistance of the police.
