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One of the other COVID-19 prevention changes that we can expect will be in public transportation. According to Minister Musa, the crack down on public transportation to cut the spread of COVID-19 will see buses and boats reduce their carrying capacity to fifty percent. This will allow for less overcrowding and reduce chances of virus […]
Written on December 17, 2020 | Posted in
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The Center for Disease Control, better known as the C.D.C., recently placed Belize at a level four. In a travel notice on its official website, the C.D.C. says that travellers should avoid all travel to Belize because it may “increase your chances of getting and spreading COVID-19.” The designation flies in the face of efforts […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Keith Gilges also chimed in on the CDC designation of COVID-19 levels in Belize. The Chargé d’Affaires says that the Center for Disease Control placed over a hundred and seventy countries in that level four designation, including the United States. Keith Gilges, Chargé d’Affaires, U.S. Embassy in Belize “They were looking globally at all […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Minister Mahler says that he and his team have been looking at the strategy to keep international tourists coming in, but strict COVID-19 protocols must remain in place to ensure the safety of the country and its visitors. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism “We have to be responsible as a nation. Eighty-two percent of […]
Written on December 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Charting a new course for Belize’s tourism industry amid the ravaging economic effects of a pandemic is a mammoth undertaking for stakeholders across the private and public sectors. The Belize Tourism Industry Association which was established in 1985 held its thirty-fifth annual general meeting today where Minister of Tourism Anthony Mahler and Taiwanese Ambassador Remus […]
Written on December 3, 2020 | Posted in
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In addressing the adverse economic effects that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on the hospitality sector, Tourism Minister Anthony Mahler also spoke on the need for a complete review of the measures being taken at the Philip Goldson International Airport since it’s reopening in October. Anthony Mahler, Minister of Tourism “My friends, we are […]
Written on December 3, 2020 | Posted in
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News Five received reports just before noon today that an international flight had to be rerouted after it was deemed unsafe to land at the Philip Goldson International Airport. It was confirmed by airport authorities that all airlines were informed that the international airport would be closed for the remainder of the day. This, we […]
Written on November 6, 2020 | Posted in
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The tourism industry continues to grapple with the effects of the coronavirus. Though the Philip Goldson Airport has reopened, the data shows that the number of visitors is significantly low and worse; international visitors are not necessarily looking at Belize as a travel destination. The grim news was discussed today at the annual general meeting […]
Written on November 4, 2020 | Posted in
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Last week we told you about the bus ticketing system that was being implemented today. This morning, all buses that operate out of a bus terminal were mandated to sell tickets for passengers to board the buses. Today, the Department of Transport was out in full force at the bus terminal in Belmopan to ensure […]
Written on November 2, 2020 | Posted in
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The People’s United Party on Thursday night launched its Plan Belize Tourism in San Pedro Town, Ambergris Caye. It will be a challenging task for any government to stimulate the tourism sector which accounts for forty percent of G.D.P. and thousands of jobs countrywide. But the P.U.P. says that its policy will effectively and successfully […]
Written on October 30, 2020 | Posted in
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If you are going to travel on a bus on Monday, you will have to purchase a ticket before you board the bus. The ticketing system is now mandatory from all the bus terminals. The Department of Transport issues a press release today to remind all bus owners and passengers that this new measure is […]
Written on October 29, 2020 | Posted in
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The flow of traffic will be better controlled along Central American Boulevard and Chetumal Boulevard. This morning, the Belize City Council inaugurated two sets of state-of-art traffic lights in the area, which Mayor Bernard Wagner says is in keeping with a campaign commitment to keep Belize City residents safe in heavily trafficked thoroughfares. Here is […]
Written on October 28, 2020 | Posted in
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The Philip Goldson International Airport resumed operations for international arrivals on October first, though there were concerns from the Belize Tourism Industry Association about the safety protocols that were being put in place amid the fight against COVID-19. Flights by United and American Airlines are on schedule with other airlines to soon resume flights to […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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According to B.T.I.A. Vice President Stewart Krohn, government’s decision to no longer mandate that tourists arriving in country with a negative PCR test need to self-quarantine is a welcomed adjustment. Stewart Krohn, Vice President, B.T.I.A. “We are absolutely in favor of the recent measures at relaxation. We look forward to these measures being relaxed […]
Written on October 23, 2020 | Posted in
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At today’s press conference, the PM also said that a negative COVID-19 test result presented upon arrival or determined following a rapid test at the P.G.I.A., will now free visitors and returning Belizeans from having to quarantine for a ten-day period. It comes after government realized that the mounting number of persons affected by the […]
Written on October 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Visitors arriving in country via the P.G.I.A., with a negative COVID-19 test result and do not have plans of traveling to the cayes, will now be allowed to rent vehicles to travel to inland destinations. It comes with certain restrictions, however, which include a tracking device to be placed on the rentals to ensure that […]
Written on October 16, 2020 | Posted in
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Back to today’s press conference, Belizeans returning to the country will no longer require authorization to move about to other destinations internally. Likewise, feedback from visitors about the restrictive nature of their hotel stay due to quarantining has prompted tourism officials to reconsider their approach to the existing gold standard certification. Along with that programme […]
Written on October 16, 2020 | Posted in
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At the Philip Goldson International Airport, new flights are being added to the daily schedule; however, some visitors are presenting nucleic acid tests as opposed to the standard tests being required by the Ministry of Health. DHS Manzanero further explains. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “The flights came on as programmed through […]
Written on October 13, 2020 | Posted in
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Still on COVID-19…since we previously spoke with Doctor Marvin Manzanero at the start of week, there have been several private and commercial flights that have touched down at the Philip Goldson International Airport. Majority of the passengers brought negative PCR tests, but of those that were screened using the SD BIOSENSOR Rapid Test, all samples […]
Written on October 9, 2020 | Posted in
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Placencia is gearing up to benefit from its first polyclinic. An agreement was signed by the Belize Tourism Board, the Ministry of Health and the Placencia Village Council. The state-of-the-art facility will cost one point six million dollars and include consultation and waiting rooms, reception and registration areas, asthma bay, triage rooms, laboratory and pharmacy. […]
Written on October 8, 2020 | Posted in
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A total of seven hundred and seventy-six persons touched down at the P.G.I.A. between October first and fifth. Of those persons, majority of whom were returning Belizeans, one person tested positive via rapid test for COVID-19; that person is in mandatory quarantine at the Ramada Belize City Princess. Doctor Marvin Manzanero spoke about the processing […]
Written on October 7, 2020 | Posted in
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Since last Thursday when the Philip Goldson International Airport resumed commercial flights, seven hundred and twelve persons have arrived in the country, primarily via United and American Airlines. It is expected that as the high tourism season starts, the number will grow exponentially. This figure was released by the National Oversight Committee. And according to […]
Written on October 5, 2020 | Posted in
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Belize is among a number of Caribbean countries that is resuming international travel amid the COVID pandemic. The second commercial flight landed today as Belize opened up the skies for international travel prior to the start of the high tourism season. United Airlines touched down at the Philip Goldson International Airport this morning, bringing Belizeans […]
Written on October 2, 2020 | Posted in
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This afternoon, government released new measures for returning passengers. And returning home to Belize has been made easier for nationals and permanent residents since government has lifted the registration requirement. Belizeans and permanent residents are now required to install the Belize Travel Health app and save the Quick Response of QR Code and TRIP number […]
Written on October 2, 2020 | Posted in
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American Airlines touched down at the Philip Goldson International Airport today marking the reopening of international flights to Belize six months after suspension. There was a buzz of activity at the P.G.I.A. including cultural presentations to welcome arriving passengers. Belizeans, as well as visitors, disembarked the American Eagle flight that came from Miami, Florida. A […]
Written on October 1, 2020 | Posted in
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