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.
Travel & Tourism
Cruise Lines Extend Suspension of Cruises
Earlier this month all cruise lines announced that they would pause operations for 30 days. However, as the COVID-I9 pandemic continues to evolve, many of the major cruise lines have pushed back their starting date to resume operations.
Community and Society
COVID-19 – Alert Regarding Border Closures
The Government of Belize reminds the public that Belize’s borders are closed for entry. Belizeans are being strongly advised against leaving the country, unless it is a case of bona fide emergency. This is being advised for the safety of all.What do border closures mean? Belizeans, please stay in Belize.
Business & Economy
COVID-19: Belize Announces New Response Measures
A range of new measures, taken at the first meeting of the COVID-19 National Oversight Committee, co-chaired by the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition, were announced as part of response to the imminent threat of COVID-19.
Health
Ministry of Health Belize: Travel Advisory re: Coronavirus (2019-nCov) outbreak
The Ministry of Health Belize has also declared that persons arriving in Belize from China will be subjected to quarantine protocols as the case may be and this will be based on epidemiological data.
Travel & Tourism
Belize Sets New Record for Overnight Tourism Arrivals
According to BTB, For the first time in the history of our Tourism development, Belize has surpassed the half-million mark in overnight arrivals. In 2019, a total of 503,177 overnight visitors were welcomed to Belize, an increase of 2.8 percent from 489,261 in 2018. The National Sustainable Tourism Master Plan (NSTMP) endorsed in 2012, has a goal of achieving overnight arrivals of 556,000 by 2030. However, with 10 years remaining, the 2019 figure is representative of already attaining more than 90% of this 2030 vision.
Business & Economy
Tropic Air celebrates 40 years of service; new Caye Caulker terminal welcomes guests
Tropic Air, the Airline of Belize, celebrates 40 years of service and begins operations in new Caye Caulker terminal, designed by NUDE Architecture.