Politics and Government
Government
May 8, 2020 Statement by Belize Prime Minister Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow
Belize PM Dean Barrow addresses the nation re: COVID-19 Financial: "...we are looking at a larger than 450 million-dollar, pandemic-induced recurrent revenue shortfall for this fiscal year." Health: Once Belize reaches the 28-day milestone of 0 new covid cases, a further relaxation of some of the remaining restrictions will be considered.
Business & Economy
PM Barrow updates the nation on COVID-19; calls out San Pedro Town Authorities
In his update to the nation, PM Barrow reminded the local San Pedro Authorities that they also fall under the National State of Emergency rules, and should not have their own rules.
Business & Economy
‘Illegal’ ComPol declares SPTC’s COVID-19 regulations incompatible with National SoE
ComPol Chester Williams has gone on record saying measures being implemented in San Pedro are illegal and non-enforceable. Mayor Guerrero has repeatedly stated that what has been done so far is working for the islanders.
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.