In coronavirus crisis—San Pedro and Santa Martha have community spread and the number of cases continues to grow. The confirmed COVID-19 cases have jumped to over one hundred since our newscast on Thursday night. A record number of twenty-eight cases were confirmed just after seven p.m., bringing the total cases to one hundred and fourteen […]
And as the number of cases increase – the Ministry of Health says that contact tracing and testing strategies are evolving. Tonight, we can tell you that the ministry is keeping an eye on Belize City as three patients were confirmed on Thursday night from the district but also that with a big population the […]
There are thirty preliminary confirmed cases of COVID-19 tonight. These initial numbers come from one hundred and eighty samples processed today. These results are going for secondary confirmation and that final number will be released later tonight. So again, the Ministry of Health is reporting a preliminary thirty new cases, but at this time, we […]
And so if you are exhibiting symptoms or believe you were exposed to COVID-19, the Ministry of Health is advising you to call before you visit a health clinic. The Ministry of Health explains what steps you should take and things to consider as the cases continue to increase. Dr. Russell Manzanero, Epidemiologist, Ministry […]
Residents of San Pedro are attempting to keep calm, but there is nervousness on the island which is the epicenter of the coronavirus in the country. Still hundreds more have been exposed. As you know the island is on a fourteen day lockdown beginning today. All day, there have been complaints from residents who have […]
Three persons from San Pedro came forward and released on social media their COVID-19 positive status. They did so to inform persons who came in contact with them to be aware of the situation and possible infection. Popular San Pedro disc jockey, Abner Diaz says he announced his status so that people learn the importance […]
The lockdown of the villages of Santa Martha, Shipyard, and Guinea Grass along with Ambergris Caye came into effect today. That is after the Ministry of Health confirmed positive COVID-19 cases in these communities with confirmation of a community spread in Santa Martha Village. Residents of these communities are under strict quarantine for fourteen days […]
While those three areas remain under strict quarantine, a State of Emergency has been announced for the rest of the country. As announced by Prime Minister Dean Barrow on Thursday, a curfew is now in place and several establishments are not allowed to open. The Attorney General explains. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “So tomorrow […]
According to Attorney General Michael Peyrefitte the fullest extent of the law will be brought down on any and everybody who flaunts the law. He says that law enforcement officers have been directed to be aggressive with individuals who do not comply with the law. Michael Peyrefitte, Attorney General “I am trying to contain […]
Three senior police officers were placed on administrative leave following the chaos at the Port of Belize compound on July twenty-fourth. Eastern Division Commander and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Alden Dawson; Region One Commander, Senior Superintendent Daniel Dawson and Commander of the Gang Suppression Unit, Assistant Superintendent Edlin Lorenzo were placed on leave immediately for […]
On the night of August fifth, Shakeem Humes Senior was executed outside of his house in the Westlake area of the Eight Miles Community on the George Price Highway. The father of four was rushed to the K.H.M.H., but succumbed while receiving treatment. The police say that the murder was the result of an internal […]
In June, the C.E.O. in National Security told News Five that government had sold four aircrafts for a million dollars. The money was most welcome given the financial crunch and the ministry was happy to get the planes off their hands. The aircrafts were confiscated at clandestine airstrips during drug busts. As it turns out […]
On Thursday, the Police Department, in its bi-annual COMSTAT meeting held in Belmopan reviewed the crime statistics for the first half of 2020. As we reported, major crimes decreased by twenty-two point seven percent with murders down by twenty-four point one percent; that’s fifteen murders less in 2020, when compared to the same period last […]
COVID-19 cases continue on the rise which means that if more community transmission is confirmed, the possibility of a countrywide lockdown is likely. While it is a decision that the Prime Minister is not hasty to make, it is one that could be very well made in the coming days. The P.G.I.A. remains closed indefinitely […]
Director of Health Services, Doctor Marvin Manzanero announced today that several frontline workers have been infected with COVID-19. Three police officers, two nurses and three doctors are confirmed to have been affected by the deadly coronavirus. When the first case of COVID-19 was detected in Belize months ago, Minister of Finance and Prime Minister, Dean […]
As part of COVID-19 measures to contain the virus; C.E.O. George Lovell also spoke about a centralized quarantine facility. He says that this will assist in containing border jumpers. Lovell says that Cabinet has given the go-ahead for a facility to be identified where all border jumpers will be housed. The thinking is that consolidating […]
While government is looking at have one facility for border jumpers for better control, it will also be relying on a devise to track tourists whenever they arrive. The nine-one-one enforcer is a tracking device that will be used to monitor the movement of visitors. The device is not only water and shockproof but it […]
The Belize Coast Guard today launched Operation Blue Lightning. The operation is geared at keeping Belize’s maritime border closed during this crucial battle against COVID-19. While the B.D.F. and police officers secure the terrestrial borders, coast guard officers are tasked in securing the maritime borders. The Coast Guard has been working around the clock up […]
The University of Belize Faculty and Staff Union is reporting tonight that their attempt to negotiations with the Board of Trustees and President of the UB has stalled. The union says that only today they received a letter of response to their request for negotiations to begin for their members. They also just recently received […]
Five years ago, in August 2015, the Government of Belize and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) signed a loan agreement for the Belize Integral Security Programme. The overall objective of the programme is to contribute to improving the quality of life of Belizeans and to support regional efforts that seek to combat crime. […]
The U.S. Embassy handed over half-a-million Belize dollars for the implementation of a COVID-19 awareness and prevention plan. UNICEF Belize is the local implementing partner and the work will target vulnerable communities, primarily children and youths. The monies were handed over at a ceremony in Belmopan on Thursday. Here’s the story. Andrea Polanco, Reporting […]
