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It has been thirty-nine years since the last state of emergency of this kind was imposed, but at midnight, a national shutdown will kick in across the country placing restrictions on the movement of persons outside of five in the morning to seven fifty-nine at night when a curfew will be in place. Businesses considered […]
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The state of emergency includes a strict curfew from eight p.m. until five a.m. During these hours, only some essential workers will be allowed to be out, but their movement is with limitations. The Commissioner of Police Chester Williams explained this morning how officers will treat these persons who will have to present a pass. […]
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As you know, a number of persons are already facing charges for not observing social distancing as is required at this time to contain the spread of COVID-19. To ensure that everyone complies with the measures of the state of emergency, police and the B.D.F. will be on the streets checking those persons moving around […]
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Even though all entry points have been closed, Belizeans cannot be left stateless and are allowed to re-enter the country. But because persons returning from countries where the COVID-19 is thriving didn’t fully observe self-isolation, they are now being placed in mandatory quarantine. In Corozal Town, a hotel is under heavy guard to ensure that […]
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As you have seen, the B.D.F. is on guard at a hotel up north where a number of persons are on mandatory quarantine. This morning, the commissioner said the police should be kept in the loop by the authorities about persons under quarantine. He acknowledges that though people have a right to privacy, if the […]
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Today, the Director of Health Services came down hard on any pharmacy that is selling two medications: hydroxychloroquine and azithromycin. It is reported that a number of persons have been purchasing the two meds, which have been touted in some countries as a cure for COVID-19. The director reminds the public that the two medications […]
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As part of measures to contain spending in the public sector, the government is cutting fuel allocations for some ministries. The cutback represents a twenty-five percent reduction in allocations to designated ministries. The Financial Secretary, Joseph Waight wrote in a memo that effective today, which is the start of the new financial year; the reductions […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Attorney Arthur Saldivar was released from detention today after he secured bail at the Magistrate Court. Saldivar is facing a slew of firearm and ammunition offenses following a police search at a house in Camalote, which he says is the home of the extended Saldivar family. The attorney spent two nights in lockdown and he […]
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Attorney Arthur Saldivar believes he is being targeted. The usually outspoken lawyer was first arrested on Saturday and charged with ‘spreading false news’ and on Monday he was arrested for firearm and ammunition offenses. Saldivar believes that the police have been given instructions to target him. He says that his recent run-ins with the law […]
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In most cases, persons charged for firearm and ammunition offenses are automatically remanded to the Belize Central Prison. That’s because the Firearms Act makes the offense non-bailable. Saldivar’s attorney, Richard “Dickie’ Bradley, however, says that the Act also has provisions that allow the attorney to present special circumstances to the magistrate for bail consideration. Richard […]
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Among the items found at Arthur Saldivar’s family residence in Camalote Village was a bulletproof vest. For this, he was charged with being in possession of an unregistered bulletproof vest. But according to Saldivar’s attorney, Richard “Dickie” Bradley, the prosecution attempted to convince the magistrate to remand Saldivar. Bradley says that having a bulletproof vest […]
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Police are investigating the shooting death of a resident of the Chula Vista area of Corozal Town. Rafael Sansores was at a close friend’s house in the White Cocal area and while playing with a pellet gun, it accidentally discharged. The pellet struck Sansores to the chest; he was rushed to the Corozal Community Hospital […]
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Supermarkets and select grocery stores will be allowed to remain open during the next thirty days of a national state of emergency. On a needs only basis, persons will be allowed to purchase dry goods, as well as other imported items which means that other businesses within the supply chain would need direct access to […]
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During the national shutdown there are going to be several other businesses in various sectors that will be ceasing their operations, forcing employees to go jobless during the thirty-day interim. The fate of those workers will be left hanging in the balance as a result of the urgent decision taken by the state. So how […]
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With the tourism industry at a virtual standstill due to COVID19, the Belize Tourism Board is offering a tax break to hotels across the country. Hoteliers are to first submit their Monthly Accommodation Tax Returns and Guest Registration Forms for the month March on the B.T.B. Online Portal. The B.T.B. will proceed to apply a […]
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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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