Business & Economy
Hol Chan Channel to remain closed till June 16th due to Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease
All corals observed with Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease, specifically at the Hol Chan channel, were administered antibiotics through a CoreRx base. A month will be required before HCMR can be certain that the treatment has worked, or if additional treatment will be needed.
Business & Economy
Tourism Minister says Tour Guide license renewals to be free of cost for three months
License renewals will be free of cost for 3 months, according to the Minister of Tourism. He also hopes that the International Airport can be opened July 1st - with proper safety protocols in place.
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.