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Earlier this week, the Belize Electricity Limited said it was making a contribution of one million dollars to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. Now, the clamour on the ground has been for B.E.L. to waive electricity charges in the months ahead in light of the economic downturn and the joblessness faced by many […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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The Cuban government has been deploying teams of doctors and nurses to fight the COVID-19 pandemic across the globe. With considerable experience in combating deadly diseases, the Cuban health personnel are in demand, even in wealthy countries. This afternoon, a second brigade of health personnel arrived at the Philip Goldson International Airport and will join thirty-two […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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Minister of Health, Pablo Marin told News Five that today’s group will be assigned to the isolation area and intensive care unit at the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital. Minister Marin says that today is a great day because of the almost ninety tests done in the country, only two have been positive up to now. […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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If you have been checking at stores and pharmacies, you would be out of luck for hand sanitizers. The item has sold out just about everywhere, as consumers prepare for COVID-19. But the folks at Travellers Liquors have come to the rescue since they already had in stock the main ingredient—high-proof alcohol. Relying on a formula […]
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There are two cases of COVID-19 in Belize, but the deadly virus is already having a toll on the way of life. It is an enemy that attacks everyone from rich to poor from reds to blues; across the landscape, the people are all vulnerable to the contagious virus for which there is no cure. […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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Opposition Leader John Briceño co-chairs the COVID-19 Task Force. Briceño today released a pre-recorded video message, addressing the challenging times that Belize and the population will be plunged into. As the health systems in first world nations collapse due to COVID-19, Belize is standing firm. The nation’s experts are working around the clock to contain […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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According to Briceño, the task is daunting and the days ahead will not be easy. If the economy is to bounce back in the shortest possible time, the entire country has to work together. John Briceño, Leader of the Opposition “We are working with the banks to see how we can postpone loan payments, […]
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Two women, who were charged on Thursday for Harbouring a Person Wanted by the Law for a Gang-Related Offense, have now joined that person behind bars after Justice Francis Cumberbatch denied them bail. Kendra Foreman and Christine Carcamo were nabbed on Tuesday at a house in the Belama Phase four area of Belize City, in […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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A man, who just got off a murder charge earlier this month and is facing attempted murder and other charges, was this morning told to apply for bail before the judge who is presiding over his case for attempted murder. Supreme Court Justice Francis Cumberbatch advised Carl Reneau to seek bail from Justice Marilyn Williams, […]
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Delson Carrillo today sought and was granted freedom while he waits for his case to be called to trial. He is charged with having unlawful sexual intercourse, which means that he had sexual relations with a minor. Carrillo also appeared before Justice Francis Cumberbatch and was granted bail of five thousand dollars plus one surety […]
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But a man, who allegedly broke into the law office of former Belize City Mayor, Darrell Bradley and stole artwork and miscellaneous items worth over two thousand dollars, was denied bail. Jason Hernandez, a resident of Albert Street, is accused of removing the wood carving, a fan, and other office fixtures from the law firm […]
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Forty-one-year-old Kenrick Reneau was shot in the foot this morning. The resident of Consuelo Street was shot by police when he attempted to flee the scene of an attempted burglary. Reneau reportedly tried to break into Qin’s Shop on Mahogany Street in Belize City this morning sometime around three. The owners of the business were […]
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Almost ninety samples from across the country have been tested for COVID-19. The samples are sent exclusively to the Central Medical Laboratory in Belize City, which is the only certified medical facility that is carrying out the COVID-19 testing. The Ministry of Health, however, is looking at other ways of testing in the near future. […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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The Ask the Experts session by the Ministry of Health is a good source for COVID-19 updates. One of the issues that came up a couple times was the compensation available for frontline workers, such as nurses. The Nurses Association has sent out a release with at least six concerns of the profession. They say […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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Doctor Marvin Manzanero also raised concerns about health workers facing discrimination, as well as being aggressed by members of the public. He says that there are reported cases in the west and north where health workers are having problems accessing stores and public transportation. He calls on the public to refrain from these acts and […]
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And while many of us may be tired and frustrated by all the new measures put in place, they are necessary. Doctor Marvin Manzanero says that we may have to hold out a little longer because the situation outside of our borders is worsening for some countries. He points out that predictive models in the […]
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As more stringent measures are put in place to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, life as we know it is different. With the closure of schools, lay-offs and work from home measures instituted by employers, thousands of residents must stay at home. Our public routines have been upended by social distancing and you may have […]
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Protocols have been installed at children’s homes across the country as the Ministry of Human Development prepares home managements for COVID-19. On average, COVID-19 is milder on children than it is on the older population. Still to cut exposure, visits to the homes are no longer being permitted and a lockdown has also been put […]
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Belize is currently in phase yellow and the virus is contained on San Pedro, where the first confirmed case infected her mother. Since then, there has been a nationwide quarantine and a state of emergency has been placed on Ambergris Caye, prohibiting travel to and from the island. But in the event that the virus […]
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The novel coronavirus has spread so quickly that the United States is now the country with the highest number of cases and the pandemic is wreaking havoc with the death toll climbing rapidly. The Ministry of Health here has been preparing to contain any outbreak of COVID-19 and all hands are on deck as we […]
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At eleven a.m. Belize time; echoes of churches bells rang across the world. The Catholic churches joined in the event, at the request of Pope Francis, who delivered blessings from Vatican City to bring hope in the face of the horrible coronavirus pandemic. Social distancing is a key preventative tool in the spread of the […]
Written on March 27, 2020 | Posted in
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There is no national shutdown, but government today instituted strict safety measures country to prevent the spread of the deadly corona virus. The COVID-19 crisis has paralyzed chunks of Belize’s economy and threatens widespread devastation. Countries like Spain, Italy, Iran, and even the great United States have been experiencing a losing battle against the novel […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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Comments Off on Government Enacts Countrywide Safety Measures in Response to COVID-19
The new normal includes safety measures such as the closure of many business establishments such as casinos, beauty salons, gyms, bars, and restaurants. Groceries stores will remain open, but owners and managers are asked to adhere to the social distancing rules. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “Every business shall ensure that all customers and staff […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The first COVID-19 case was imported; it involves a thirty-eight-year-old woman who entered the country after leaving Los Angeles last week Thursday. The Belizean woman was expected to self isolate but after landing on the island, she made some errands and visited her mother who was confirmed to be the second case of COVID-19. The […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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The tourism sector has suffered a trashing from the halting of cruise visits, the closure of businesses and the locking off of all ports of entry to Belize. Since last week, the Belize Tourism Board shaved off about one-third of its employ, with set package agreements for them to be able to brace for the bleak weeks and months ahead, courtesy […]
Written on March 26, 2020 | Posted in
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