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Fifty families in Toledo are set to receive food hampers. The generous donation is being sponsored by OCEANA Belize through the Belize Territorial Volunteers. The food packages are to extend some help to families in Barranco, as well as others in the wider Moho and Temash area of Toledo. BTV Leader Wil Maheia has packaged […]
Written on May 5, 2020 | Posted in
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The Ministry of Human Services also received a donation today. It came from the International Office of Migration comprising of three hundred hygiene kits to benefit vulnerable populations. The packages contain items such as toilet paper, soap, body wash, loofah, deodorant, toothpaste and toothbrush, all essential items for personal hygiene of women, men and children. […]
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And going back to the south, when we spoke with Wil Maheia today he shared that one of the restrictions has been very tough for residents to deal with in that southern coastal community. Maheia says that there are many families who depend on fishing to feed their families – these are persons, he says, […]
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This morning, there was far more movement in the city and around the country as almost all businesses are now open and so did government offices and statutory boards. But there is still a curfew in place, from eight p.m. to five a.m. and eight p.m. to six p.m. for minors. But under the new […]
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The reopening of some businesses started on Saturday morning following the announcement of the new statutory instrument. Many stores in downtown Belize City opened their doors after weeks of closure but no sooner than they had begun serving their customers in the downtown area of the City, police officers arrived to shut them down. There […]
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New state of emergency amendments have been made to Statutory Instrument number sixty-two of 2020, which allows for the reopening of a large number businesses in various categories. The Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte appeared on Ask the Experts webcast today to discuss the new amendments and what they mean for the public. Peyrefitte outlines all […]
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…outside of those businesses, the amendments also make provision for many other businesses to operate during this extended state of emergency. Those businesses are to operate from eight in the morning through to seven at night and street vendors must operate from a private property and not on the streets. But there are some businesses […]
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When it comes to other public events and different forms of social gatherings, the Attorney General says that those are still not allowed. Michael Peyrefitte spoke on the topic of parties, religious gatherings, and other social activities. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “Let me remind the public, for example, a private party that includes people […]
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In his presentation, the AG shared some important reminders that the public must adhere to at all times. Peyrefitte notes that the borders remain closed; the curfew is still in place; masks are mandatory and social distancing is a must. When it comes to large work places, Peyrefitte says that they must ensure that the […]
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To wrap up the AG’s presentation…when it comes to swimming at public pools, rivers, creeks, the sea and other waterways; that is off limits. But if you are on a property that has its own swimming pool, then you are allowed to take a swim. Here’s how Michael Peyrefitte responded to a question submitted during […]
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Enforcing that citizens maintain six feet of social distance is part of the police department’s mandate during this state of emergency. In San Pedro this morning, dozens of passengers were seen bunched up together on a dock at a water taxi terminal. The issue clearly raises concerns of enforcement and Commissioner of Police Chester Williams, […]
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Reports of officers abusing their authority during the state of emergency have gone down significantly since the Professional Standards Branch of the Belize Police Department has been actively investigating a number of cases. Commissioner Chester Williams has taken a no-nonsense approach in dealing with rogue cops, including recommendations for the termination of three officers who […]
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After weeks of being under lockdown, Belizeans across the country get to move a bit more and return to work. There is a new normal though; everyone must wear a mask; not wearing one in public is in direct conflict with the new laws of the state of emergency. Orange Walk has no reported case […]
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As there is a softening of the regulations and the economy is beginning to crank up, town and city councils countrywide are trying to figure out how to keep financially stable. In Orange Walk, Mayor Kevin Bernard did not fire any of the council’s employees, but says that while businesses reopen, the council will remain […]
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There have not been any new cases of COVID-19 for seventeen days, so beginning May first, which is the extended Labour Day weekend, there will be a further relaxation of measures imposed under the state of emergency. The S.O.E. has caused tremendous losses to businesses and those persons who are not classified as essential services […]
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The state of emergency is entering a two-month extension, but with relaxed regulations and the public will be able to move a bit more freely. While that is the case, the government is adamant that no one should let their guard down as a second wave of COVID-19 is still possible. It is now law […]
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While the stringent measures over the past two and a half weeks will be relaxed as of May first, government is tightening up considerably on other infractions. Travel to Guatemala and Mexico, where the number of COVID-19 cases continues to balloon, is not allowed. Persons caught illegally entering these countries will be dealt with severely […]
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A new statutory instrument to introduce another sixty-day state of emergency comes into effect on Friday. Since May first is a public and bank holiday in observance of Labor Day, the private sector, those businesses that have been forced to shut down their operations, will not resume until Saturday. This morning, the PM outlined a […]
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One of the relaxed measures, which is bringing relief, is that salons and barbershops are now allowed to open and operate. This is one area that, in the past weeks, the public has been desperately waiting for. There are, however, conditions under which these businesses will be able to operate. Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte elaborated […]
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If you are smiling all the way to the salon, one of the businesses still not allowed to operate are street-side vendors. So the tacos stands up the road and the rice and beans lady down the street will remain closed. Restaurants will continue to operate delivery and take-out services and no vending is allowed […]
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An inaugural shipment of liquid petroleum gas arrived at the Port of Big Creek this morning, following a direct route from the U.S. Gulf Coast. At news time this evening, the vessel is offloading one point four million gallons of LPG at a storage facility in the south. On Wednesday night, however, a panel of […]
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The matter is going before the Caribbean Court of Justice in an expedited hearing, though a written judgment from the Court of Appeal has not been perfected. According to attorney Audrey Matura, they are anticipating the written judgment in order to proceed with the case at the C.C.J. Audrey Matura, Attorney for LPG Importers […]
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The San Pedro Town Council, Area Representative Manuel Heredia Jr. and the local Emergency Operations Centre have come under harsh criticism for taking matters into their own hands by amending the regulations under the state of emergency to suit the island of Ambergris Caye. While Commissioner of Police Chester Williams has weighed in on the […]
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San Pedro is prime destination and tourism is the number one revenue generator for the Belizean economy but it will be the last sector to be reopened as the country rebounds from the COVID-19 crisis. According to Prime Minister Barrow, the uncertainty of testing visitors arriving in Belize once the borders and airports are reopened […]
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With Belize’s tourism industry on life support and hoteliers going out of business, one of the changes to the regulations is that hotels can resume business. But there is a caveat because no international bookings will be allowed and the idea is to allow Belizeans to be tourists in their own country, in a stricter […]
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