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As you heard, today many unemployed Belizeans applied for the COVID-19 unemployment relief from the government. We spoke with General Manager of Corporate and Customer Relations, Chandra Cansino about this first day of applications. She says that the S.S.B.’s records show that approximately seven thousand hard copy forms were distributed at their branch offices across […]
Written on April 3, 2020 | Posted in
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Up north in Corozal Town, lines formed at supermarkets and banks as residents conducted last minute shopping, prior to the start of the curfew. But on Wednesday, a few miles away at the northern border and inside the Corozal Free Zone, the area was deserted as businesses shuttered. The slowdown on economic activity is on […]
Written on April 2, 2020 | Posted in
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A number of companies and organizations are stepping up and joining in efforts to assist persons who are being impacted in some way by COVID-19. Today, San Pedro Belize Express made a donation to benefit the residents of San Pedro and Caye Caulker. San Pedro was closed down by a state of emergency when the […]
Written on April 2, 2020 | Posted in
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The Social Security Board was a representative on today’s ‘Ask the Experts’ live webcast. General Manager of Corporate and Customer Relations Chandra Cansino spoke about social security’s arrangements for the submission of claims. They have made their essential services available online and they are encouraging the public to use this medium. For those who are […]
Written on April 1, 2020 | Posted in
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And for those who may get sick and want to submit their paperwork – well, that those persons don’t have to hurry to do so. Cansino says that they have extended the submission deadline by several months. Here’s how it will work. Chandra Cansino, GM, Corporate & Customer Relations Service, S.S.B. “We have also […]
Written on April 1, 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Written on April 1, 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Written on April 1, 2020 | Posted in
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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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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 […]
Written on March 31, 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Written on March 31, 2020 | Posted in
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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, […]
Written on March 31, 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Written on March 30, 2020 | Posted in
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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. […]
Written on March 30, 2020 | Posted in
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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 […]
Written on March 30, 2020 | Posted in
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To tide Belizeans over while funding from the international financial institutions is made available, government will be drawing down on monies that have been earmarked from its majority-owned utility companies, as well as the Social Security Board. Plans are also in place to bolster existing initiatives such as the BOOST and food pantry programmes. […]
Written on March 30, 2020 | Posted in
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As we told you, residents of San Pedro Town tonight remain on lockdown. When we checked in today, the streets remain without traffic and Belize’s top tourist destination has become a ghost town. Due to the state of emergency businesses have closed down and social distancing is very much encouraged. Grocery stores are allowed to […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Another concern emerging from San Pedro Town is that landlords are kicking tenants out who can ill afford rents. These tenants are mostly non-residents of the island who are there for work. But due to the state of emergency and COVID-19, they have become jobless and now fear they may also become homeless. Our newsroom […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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A man in Stann Creek is appealing to the public to stop the fake posts about persons allegedly infected with the novel coronavirus. Derrington Ramirez says that he and his family became targets of death threats over the weekend after persons began to share false information that his son tested positive for the virus. He […]
Written on March 23, 2020 | Posted in
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The bloodbath in the streets, including the murder of young children, is prompting condemnation. Earlier today, the National Committee for Families and Children in collaboration with the Office of the Special Envoy and the Ministry of Human Development as well as the National Women’s Commission issued a joint release, alarmed at the increase in the […]
Written on March 17, 2020 | Posted in
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As we said, Belize is yet to record its first case of coronavirus and while many are preparing for its advent on our shores, there are some business owners who are already profiteering from the cost of hand sanitizers and tissue. A quick look on grocery store shelves earlier today shows that the prices of […]
Written on March 13, 2020 | Posted in
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A week ago, stevedores gave the required twenty-one-day notice of strike action at the Port of Belize. While they have returned to work, today, they held a rally and were bolstered with the support of the National Trade Union Congress. The matter of an overdue Collective Bargaining Agreement and the expected shift by the sugar […]
Written on March 13, 2020 | Posted in
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The Y.W.C.A. is celebrating sixty-four years in Belize this month. The Belize Chapter of the Y offers instructional and training programmes that promote education, income generation for women and girls, physical development and other creative activities for healthy living. As a part of its public engagement and transparency, the Y hosts an annual open house […]
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The ten unions of the National Trade Union Congress that took to the streets on Thursday were united in the fight against the rampant corruption that has invaded the government. Throughout their protest and rally, their battle cry was to stomp out the evil threat to the nation. The unions say that the people are […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Senator Elena Smith, who leads the Belize National Teachers Union as President, has indicated that Thursday’s demonstration is only the beginning of major changes to come in respect of good governance. The turnout of teachers at the rally was noteworthy, with as many as thirty buses coming into the city from other parts of the […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The scourge of corruption that continues to permeate all facets of Belizean society is not lost on ‘Mose’ Hyde who took the opportunity while addressing the masses of teachers and unionists during Thursday’s rally to remind of the many patrimonies that have been sold off as a result of corruption. He went as far as […]
Written on February 21, 2020 | Posted in
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