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A man who was charged last month along with two underage brothers for gang-related activity is out on bail tonight after attorney, Oscar Selgado convinced Supreme Court Justice, Herbert Lord that the charge against his client was not grave enough to deprive him of his right to freedom while he awaits trial. Justice Lord agreed and […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Today, five of the BPOs in Belize shared their experience on how; they have been able to navigate the turbulent COVID-19 business climate. A few of the call centre lost minimal business as a result of the impact in other parts of the world – but at home they have been able to retain most […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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Representatives of five of the biggest call centers in Belize officially did a handing over of donation to the Ministry of Health. The players in the BPO sector got together to give over eighty-thousand dollars in supplies and equipment to the Ministry of Health and the N.H.I. The press was invited for the handing over […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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It is not business as usual in most places around the world. And here at home we know this all too well. With COVID-19 prevention measures such as face masks and physical distancing being the norm for most us – several places of business have also had to change the way they operate. Today, General […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The best little zoo in the world will re-open with a bang – for a soft launch this weekend. Three new educational ambassadors will make their debut this weekend. Today, our friends at the zoo gave us a sneak peek of the new highlights that you’ll be able to see if you visit this Saturday […]
Written on May 22, 2020 | Posted in
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The economic news continues to be grim; the unprecedented impact and the effects of the novel coronavirus are reverberating throughout the economy. In fact, even before the crisis hit Belize, businesses were having trouble balancing their budgets. As we have reported, this week’s layoffs in the local airline industry are unparalleled, as the industry struggles […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Since the government announced that it will be receiving its citizens, who got stuck in countries abroad when the airport and borders were closed, Belizeans have been preparing to return home. One group, Mennonite businessmen, returned earlier this week. But more Belizeans are expected in the coming weeks, particularly on repatriation flights. So, what happens […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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While the country continues to relax its measures and open up back the economy, the same can’t be said for schools. Students are still at home doing online classes, but no face to face lessons. And so far, a date hasn’t been set to determine when school will re-open. But the discussions are being held […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Today marks thirty-eight days straight since Belize last reported an active COVID-19 case. It seems like a big feat accomplished especially when cases continue to grow all around our borders. So, how did Belize manage the virus and kept the numbers low, with only two deaths? It is a combination of factors, including laws and […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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To help complement the work of the health staff, the ministry says they needed some help to make it easier to manage the cases and the country’s response. By the time the fourth or fifth case came around, the ministry got a big help from the Statistical Institute of Belize. They helped to create digital […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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A Belize Defense Force soldier found himself on the wrong side of the law this morning. He was placed under arrest by police officers on a West Line bus that was traveling on the George Price Highway. The incident was caught on camera by one of the commuters. The thirty-second video shows S.P.U. officers pushing […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Bowen and Bowen Limited has fired three employees but not due to the COVID 19. It is because police in Pomona Village found seventy-three point eight grams of marijuana in the delivery truck. It was on May fifteenth that Melvin Velasquez was intercepted by police officers who informed him and his co-workers that a search […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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For years, we have been covering the loud noises coming from the leaders of FECTAB, the Federation of Cruise Tourism Associations of Belize on all things related to tourism. But tonight, the news is about the association itself which finds itself a house divided. The situation began to unravel a few days ago, following a mini […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Tourism was the first sector to start showing the impacts of COVID-19. Hotels and resorts in prime tourism destinations such as Placencia, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Hopkins and the Cayo District, have been sending people home. Every aspect, including taxi operators and hair braiders are without jobs and the agro-processing sector, which supplies products to […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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As you know, with the ease of restrictions, domestic tourism is being promoted as a first step to open up the industry. Stakeholders are offering great deals for Belizeans to travel across the country. Now, domestic tourism provides not more than ten percent of the revenue generated by the industry; international tourists make up ninety […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Unemployment is growing due to COVID-19 and most companies have had to offer salary cuts to employees and reduce work hours to be able to stay in business. The cuts start from the top and trickle all the way down in the first wave and companies are anticipating a second wave of cuts as the […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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The health sector has been in high gear due to the corona virus but like other sectors, it is also facing challenges. Even before the lockdown of the economy, the Belize Council for the Visually Impaired, better known as B.C.V.I., closed its branches across the country, laid off its staff of forty and closed its […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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B.C.V.I. is in the process of reviewing new protocols to ensure the safety of its clients. But during that time, its message to clients, in case of emergencies, is to access eye care services in the private sector where the costs are prohibitive to many persons. Carla Ayres-Musa, Executive Director, BCVI “We were able […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Not far away from the B.C.V.I. is the national referral hospital, where eye treatment is also on the chopping block. Ophthalmologist, Doctor Amin Hegar’s contract with the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital was abruptly terminated a few days. The veteran ‘eye doctor’ has treated thousands of persons over the more than twenty years that he has […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Hegar’s termination leaves a huge vacuum at the K.H.M.H. According to the doctor, it places the members of the public in a vulnerable position since he was the only one in the public sector to offer ophthalmologic services at the K.H.M.H. Dr. Amin Hegar, Ophthalmologist “I am the only in ophthalmology. They told me […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Back to the coronavirus…random testing continues three times a week. The Ministry of Health says that they are screening all persons with flu-like symptoms that show up in the health system, but so far, there are no highly suspect cases. But in the coming weeks, they may be changing the approach to testing. Here’s how […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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So, as you heard just now, the Ministry of Health may be doing a more targeted approach in its testing in the coming weeks. The Director of Health Services says the ministry’s testing capacity is based on resources available. Upwards of ninety tests per day can be undertaken and there are eight thousand test kits […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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Doctor Marvin Manzanero says that no vaccine is available as yet, despite developments being made overseas. It is similar news on the issue of rapid tests, which is an option proposed for the reopening of the tourism sector. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “Notwithstanding everything happening in terms of treatment, there is […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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While Belize has not detected new cases in more than a month, COVID-19 continues to spread around the world and more is being learnt about the virus. Now the virus is affecting more age groups and those with chronic diseases continue to be at high risk for complications associated with the disease. Dr. Marvin […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
Health |
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The economic and health impact of the coronavirus is taking a toll at homes across the country where families are having a difficult time to put food on the table. Stress, depression, anxiety are on the rise due. On the occasion of Mental Health Awareness Month, we look at how building awareness can make a […]
Written on May 21, 2020 | Posted in
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