Health
Requirements for Travelers to Belize
The statutory instrument states that the Ministry of Health & Wellness considers persons to be fully immunized two weeks after they have received two full doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and are verified through an official document two weeks. It also states that the Ministry reserves the right to test anyone, regardless of meeting the above criteria.
Travel & Tourism
Tropic Air to resume flights to Roatan, Honduras next week
According to the airline, flights will initially operate twice a week, leaving the Philip Goldson International Airport on Mondays and Fridays at 4PM and arriving in Roatan at 5PM. The flight returns to Belize the following day, either Tuesday or Saturday, departing Roatan at 8:30AM and arriving in Belize at 9:30AM.
Entertainment
Scottish toy pirate ship, A2, sailing off the coast of Cuba
The adventurous Scottish toy pirate ship, Adventure II or A2, continues its trek back home to Europe, sailing the Atlantic Ocean with its current location just north of Cuba. The acclaimed Playmobil, which spent several days in Belize between January and February of this year, is sailing at an average speed of 1.1 knots and remains on course. It is anticipated to pass Miami, Florida, USA by this weekend.
Police News
Tourist claims misinformation on COVID-19 regulations led to unpleasant experience with police
Claiming misinformation on curfew regulations and safe corridor movement, a tourist alleges he was mistreated and threatened by police.
Travel & Tourism
Reopening of Maritime Activities – Yachting Tourism
Please be informed that approval has been issued by Cabinet for the reopening of maritime borders for yachting tourism.
Travel & Tourism
Despite an unfortunate arrest in Caye Caulker; tourist still loves Belize
After she was arrested for violating the facemask law, an upset American tourist appreciates the efforts made by the Area Representative of Belize Rural South (Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker) the Honourable Andre Perez, and the community in making her feel welcome.
Health
Maya Island Air turns stand-alone terminal into COVID-19 rapid testing facility in San Pedro Town
A joint effort between Maya Island Air and Caring Hands Clinic is now offering rapid COVID-19 testing at their stand-alone Terminal 1.
Health
COVID-19 testing availability for travelers on Ambergris Caye
Persons traveling from San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye, can get their rapid test results from either a private health center or the Mar de Tumbo Flu Clinic run by the local health department.