Business & Economy
COVID-19 pandemic continues to take its toll as unemployment soars
The COVID-19 crisis is far from over, and the economic situation in Belize is expected to get tighter as business decreases, and more people lose their jobs.
Travel & Tourism
Ministry of Immigration and Nationality Services adjusts Immigration Fees
As of May 1, 2020, the Ministry of Immigration in Belize made adjustments to its immigration fees, the first since around 15 years ago.
Business & Economy
ComPol Chester Williams visits the islands to clarify COVID-19 regulation enforcement
After images surfaced showing overcrowding on boats allegedly carrying 'essential trave;' passengers to the islands, ComPol Williams visited the islands to seek ways to address and enforce a plan for the public transportation system to adhere to social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing.
Business & Economy
Tropic Air Resumes Limited Domestic Flights
Effective Monday, May 11, 2020, Tropic Air will be resuming limited domestic passenger flights to San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Belize City Municipal, Placencia, Dangriga, Corozal and Punta Gorda.
Travel & Tourism
Water Taxi Companies Services to the islands resume
Passengers must prove to the water taxi company that they are an essential worker, have a hotel reservation or a permanent resident on the islands.
Health
Stranded islanders allowed to travel back home with proof of residence
With 3 weeks of no new COVID-19 cases, medical personnel have indicated that residents who were stranded elsewhere during quarantine can now travel back home to the islands with proof of residence/essential reasons.
Business & Economy
Officials seeking to extend National State of Emergency through June
BRS Area Representative indicated that there is a possibility of extending the proclamation of the National State of Emergency through the end of June, 2020.
Business & Economy
Cruise port to be built in Port Loyola by Waterloo Holdings valued at US$200 Million
Waterloo Investment Holdings of the Ashcroft Alliance has announced plans to build a USD$200 Million cruise ship port facility at Port Loyola.
