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COVID-19 continues to spread across the country so additional measures to stem the spread will come into effect as of Sunday and will last for two weeks. Legislation to enforce those new regulations is presently being drafted, but this afternoon during a virtual press conference, Prime Minister Barrow introduced a raft of new steps that […]
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The new curfew hours will apply throughout the week and along with the additional measures that will be implemented as of August twenty-third, is a ban on private entertainment. Visitors will be banned from gathering at other residences for the purpose of socializing and athletes will be forbidden from participating in sporting activities, including volleyball […]
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The transportation industry, which includes buses and water taxis, will also be heavily scrutinized in the days ahead to ensure that passengers adhere to the regulations that are in place. Those measures include social distancing, the use of face masks, as well as hand sanitizing when boarding public transportation. Similar rules apply for business owners […]
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Among the many cases of COVID-19 infections is the transmission of the virus from a fitness trainer to a client. With this in mind, the DHS has also recommended the closure of all gyms during the upcoming two-week period. While the prime minister recognizes the use of fitness centres for health and wellness purposes, the […]
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Admittedly, the PM says that the situation involving bars is rather tricky since a majority of these establishments operate under a public and a special license, which allows them to vend alcoholic beverages on the premises. In most cases, given the current restrictions, these business owners have taken to providing finger food as a way […]
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The restrictions that are set to come into force on Sunday morning are in fact limitations that were already in effect in the previous states of emergency and will be further ventilated on Ask the Experts on Saturday night. According to Prime Minister Barrow, they are the result of the behavioral patterns of the citizenry. […]
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At the press conference, the Ministry of Education announced the dates for the reopening of schools, but for distance learning. This is where the students will be assigned work, through course sheets or online, but will not attend school for face-to-face learning. The month of September, according to Minister Patrick Faber, will serve as a […]
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When it comes to the secondary level, distance learning will commence in the first week of October. This, according to Minister of Education Patrick Faber, will be done primarily through digital learning. The ministry will make available roughly eight thousand electronic devices where e-textbooks will be uploaded. Minister Faber explains that the ministry is partnering […]
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As you may know by now, majority of tertiary level institutions began distance learning earlier this month and the remainder are set to do so in the coming weeks. So, to support education at this level, Minister Faber announced that six thousand students will receive data packages to help them access lessons and resources online. […]
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With the recent spike in COVID-19 infections and the economy still stuttering, following the previous three-month state of emergency, is government financially able to sustain various industries, including the agro-productive sector? According to PM, the risk of his administration running out of finances to support these industries is unlikely as it continues to source funds […]
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Out of two hundred and seventy-two samples that were processed on Thursday, forty-one positive cases were identified. This brings the total of confirmed COVID-19 cases to all time high of six hundred and forty-eight, with six hundred actives cases. San Pedro Ambergris Caye remains the area with the highest number of positive cases. Fifteen new […]
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Even though new measures are being imposed due to the number of cases, as a cock-eyed optimist, Prime Minister Dean Barrow today pointed out that the number of COVID-19 cases has been declining in terms of percentage. Barrow says that he doesn’t think that the public should be as worried as the total numbers suggest, […]
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Five more patients have recovered from the coronavirus, which brings the total of recovered patients to forty-three. A sixth person has now been deemed to have died due to COVID-19 and, according to Doctor Marvin Manzanero, three persons remain intubated at the K.H.M.H. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “At Karl Heusner we […]
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At today’s press conference, Director of Health Services Doctor Marvin Manzanero explained that two platforms are being used for testing, the gene expert and PCR testing. He explained that the gene expert is for patients who are in a critical condition. Dr. Marvin Manzanero, Director of Health Services “We are doing two basic platforms […]
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Prime Minister Dean Barrow confirmed today that there is a backlog of samples waiting to be tested. He says that if the situation worsens, consideration will be given for private businesses to conduct rapid testing. This will be discussed at the National Oversight Committee meeting and cabinet next week. Prime Minister Dean Barrow “One […]
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While the Philip Goldson International Airport remains closed to international tourists, it was bustling with activities today. Just after eleven, one hundred Belizeans came in on a repatriation flight. After they exited the P.G.I.A., they boarded buses that carted them off to quarantine centres; images suggest that there was no social distancing. During the press […]
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There is anxiety at the Dorothy Menzies Child Care Centre tonight as they await results of a batch of tests taken from children at the institution. One teenager has tested positive and eight others have been placed in isolation after exhibiting symptoms of the coronavirus. There are twenty-three resident children and so there is a […]
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An employee of Belize Port Authority is among several public officers to be arraigned in connection with abetting the departure of a crew of five sailors onboard the tugboat AJ Ellis, which left for Honduras on the weekend of July twenty-fifth. Vessel Traffic Officer Keeron Young was charged criminally for his alleged role in the […]
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There will be no congress of the Football Federation of Belize on Saturday as was initially scheduled. As we reported on Thursday, concerns were raised by candidates who are contesting the leadership of the F.F.B. that existing regulations prohibit the gathering of more than ten persons. In this case, the congress which would see the […]
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The Belize Defense Force says that its five COVID-19 positive members are progressing well. According to Brigadier General Steven Ortega, it remains unclear where the first soldier, who tested positive, contracted the virus. They have ruled out, however, the possibility that they were exposed while on duty. As a result, B.D.F. Commander Ortega says that […]
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The Belize City Council and the City Emergency Management Organization say they have a plan in place for the hurricane season which is now underway. CEMO will be working with the private sector, N.G.O.s, communities and Government, to enhance its capabilities and strengthen capacity in order to preserve life and protect property in times of […]
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Today, Prime Minister Barrow responded to the cries of villagers of Guinea Grass in Orange Walk. Residents have been protesting this week for the lack of assistance from the government and the hardships brought about by the lockdown of the village. Prime Minister Barrow says the complaints are in order and the government is contemplating […]
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Tropical Depression Fourteen is heading further north and away from Belize. That’s the latest coming out of the National Meteorological Service tonight. The system is expected to make landfall over the Yucatan Peninsula over the next twenty-four hours. While models show that it doesn’t present any serious threat, Belize is still expected to experience some […]
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