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At the top of the newscast, Chandra Cansino of the Social Security Board spoke on ways to submit claims and the extension of submission timelines for sickness benefits. Another matter discussed during her appearance on the ‘Ask the Experts’ webcast, was the matter of employers’ contribution payments. Cansino says that they have made arrangements to […]
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And the Social Security Board says that they haven’t forgotten the contributory pensions. Chandra Cansino says that their pension was deposited today, a week before it’s due. But that is not all. They were also given an advanced payment, as well. She explains how it will work. Chandra Cansino, GM, Corporate & Customer Relations […]
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Beginning Thursday morning, all persons who are considered to be part of the essential services are required to carry a pass, including social workers. The provision of social services, according to C.E.O. Judith Alpuche, is essential during this period since it is expected that there may be a spike in the number of cases of […]
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Labour commissioner Ann Marie Thompson was another guest on the Ask the Experts live show today. A number of questions submitted by online users were about working during the state of emergency, employer obligations and labour rights. Here’s a look at two of the questions raised a couple times during the webcast. Host “The […]
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Other questions raised during the online session focused on the enforcement of the labour laws during the State of Emergency. The online viewers were also concerned about those front-line workers in light of the COVID-19. Here’s how Labour Commissioner Ann Marie Thompson responded to those issues. Host “Will there be enforcement at the labour […]
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One local company has been working to keep the COVID-19 at bay while spreading some goodwill. Caribbean Tires is giving away over one hundred cases of hand sanitizers to frontline personnel and other essential service providers. Today, we here at Great Belize Productions received a box from the kind folks at Caribbean Tires. A few […]
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This is our last newscast prior to the start of the national shutdown. Now, the media is considered essential services, but there are still limitations. So in the months ahead, you are likely to see shorter newscasts. Speaking on another forum today, produced by Color Blind Productions, Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte said that the media […]
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Belizeans across the country continue to prepare for a nationwide shutdown to come into force on Thursday morning. Tonight, there is more clarity on the latest COVID-19 response and how government’s decision to effect a sweeping state of emergency will affect everyone for the next thirty days. It is mandated that persons who are not […]
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In light of government’s recent announcement of a countrywide lockdown, there have been dozens of business owners reaching out to the Prime Minister and Leader of the Opposition in an attempt to have their doors remain open during the state of emergency. Many of those concerns are not deemed to be essential services and as […]
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The legal parameters, as well as the technical details of the state of emergency, are being fine-tuned ahead of the Governor General’s assent to bring it into force. That declaration should be signed at the latest by Wednesday morning. The comprehensive nature of the latest statutory instrument takes into consideration the existing situation in San […]
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The media is considered an essential service and will continue to function during the state of emergency. Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte expressly described a number of organizations and businesses that are also considered essential services which will be allowed to remain open during the day. He was also clear in stating that persons employed under […]
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A group of attorneys have formed an association that will focus on tackling issues affecting the poor population in Belize. They are called the Association of Defense Attorneys and will focus on increase awareness of police abuse, human rights and improper incarceration. Attorney Richard Dickie Bradley is a part of the association; he says that […]
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Fisheries personnel were on patrol on Sunday when they came across a vessel with four persons who threw their cargo of one hundred and thirty-two whole lobsters overboard. As you may know, the lobster season is closed at this time and reopens until June, so fishermen shouldn’t be harvesting lobster. The four persons found on […]
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There is no definitive period to say when the COVID-19 pandemic will be over, but most people agree that it will take months for economic activity to normalize. In the meantime, the COVID-19 contagion continues all over the world. Spain today reported the highest number of deaths in one day and the number of cases […]
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At today’s press conference, while on the topic of essential services, the head table was asked about cable companies and internet service providers. A large chunk of the workforce will be telecomputing, students will be online with school work, and others will spend their time surfing the net or browsing various social media platforms and […]
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Health workers, who are at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, are being taken care of by the government, which has made available a compensation package that will cover unforeseen expenses, including the cost of domestic services. While a ten million-dollar contribution from Lord Michael Ashcroft was set aside for the procurement of health […]
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The Social Security Board has positioned itself to mitigate the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The S.S.B. says that it remains committed to safeguarding the health, safety and well-being of its staff, customers and stakeholders. Several measures are in effect including the amendment to the benefits regulation. With thousands of individuals losing their jobs due […]
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There’s a small non-governmental organization that is making a difference in the lives of children living with a disability. “Adopt a Child with Disability” is a non-profit operating out of Belmopan and San Ignacio. The programme provides children with a range of therapy services—from physical therapy to occupational therapy, all at a fraction of the […]
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For thirty days, starting midnight on April first, the nationwide shutdown restricts non-essential businesses from opening and non-essential workers from moving around in an effort to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19. School aged youths are already at home and will be joined by working adults. But there are innovative ways to occupy time including […]
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One teacher says that being at home with children, who are out of school, is an opportune time to do fun, safe activities in the yard. Tremett Perriott, over the weekend, started a quarantine karaoke challenge where friends would post videos of them doing covers to different songs. He says that Belizeans must get creative, […]
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On Monday afternoon, the Inter-American Development Bank held a webinar to talk about COVID-19 and the implications on the Caribbean. During the live online show, Therese Turner Jones of the Caribbean Country Department spoke about the multi-lateral institution’s position on offering support to its members in the region. Turner-Jones outlines the priority areas of support […]
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The private sector arm of the Inter-American Development Bank, the IDB Invest, was also a part of the webcast discussion. C.E.O. James Scriven spoke about how they are engaging their partners during this pandemic and the level of support that they can offer the region: James P. Scriven, C.E.O., I.D.B. Invest “We have across […]
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow spoke to the nation today in a pre-recorded statement on the virus that’s turning life upside down. First, there is a third confirmed case of COVID-19. The person is from Belize City; he travelled from New York on March twentieth and is now in isolation. And now that there is a […]
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As of Wednesday night, the restriction of free movement of citizens across the country will come into full effect as part of the state of emergency. Only persons who are deemed essential service workers, including law enforcement officers and health professionals, will be allowed to go about their respective duties outside of the imposed curfew. […]
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Are there sufficient medical equipment and supplies to take us through this period of national shutdown, amid the COVID-19 crisis? According to PM Barrow, there is enough to last the country for a six-month period. As far as financial aid, in the form of loans from the Inter-American Development Bank, the prime minister admits that […]
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