Politics and Government
Politics and Government
International Court of Justice grants 6-month filing extension in Belize-Guatemala territorial dispute
Despite initially requesting a year's extension, Guatemala has been granted 6 months more to submit their Memorial. Belize had objected the request, asking for only 2 months extension.
Business & Economy
Taiwan donates infrared thermal imaging cameras to Belize
Taiwan's donation of 6 infrared thermal imaging cameras to Belize will be used to track and detect the body temperature of up to 10 persons at the same time.
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.
