Eighth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Corozal District
Belmopan. April 8, 2020. 7:10 a.m. – A further 31 samples, which included primary contacts of patients #6 and #7, were tested on April 7th, for COVID-19. Out of those, the Ministry has confirmed another positive case. The patient is a 50-year-old male who is currently in the isolation area of the Corozal Community Hospital. […]
Drought Conditions Expected Through September in Belize
The National Meteorological Service (NMS) of Belize hereby informs the general public that the seasonal rainfall forecast for April to September 2020 is showing a probability of drier than usual conditions across much of the country. Driest conditions are expected over northern and central areas while rainfall over the Stann Creek and Toledo district is […]
Two More Cases of COVID-19 Confirmed in Cayo District, Belize
Belmopan – April 6, 2020 – 10:30 a.m. – The Ministry of Health has continued to scale up testing for COVID-19 and a further 26 samples were tested on Sunday, April 5th. That scaled up testing has identified two further cases, both males residing in San Ignacio. One of the males identified is a contact of […]
Fifth Case of COVID-19 Confirmed in Belize
Today, at 03:19 a.m., the expanded testing protocol of the Ministry of Health identified a fifth case of COVID-19. The patient is a Belizean student who returned from Florida. The patient arrived in Belize on Friday, April 3rd, and is in self-isolation at a quarantine facility. He is without symptoms and stable. In reference to […]
Hidden Treasure Feeds Frontline Workers on Ambergris Caye
Today the staff of Hidden Treasure volunteered selflessly prepare lunch for the San Pedro policemen, health care providers and the sanitation workers who are keeping the island safe during this difficult time we are all experiencing on our lovely Isla Bonita. A total of 160 meals were distributed altogether. Thank you Hidden Treasure staff! You […]
Belize Ministry of Health Confirms Fourth Case of COVID-19 in Cayo
The enhanced surveillance system of the Ministry of Health has identified a fourth case of COVID-19 in a 55-year-old male who resides in San Ignacio, Cayo District. The patient tested positive in a confirmatory test ran earlier today, April 3rd, 2020, at 1:16 a.m. The person had a fever, mild cough, and difficulty breathing five […]
SPBZE Express Water Taxi Delivers Relief for Sister Islands
San Pedro Belize Express Water Taxi made its way to both Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker, today, Thursday, April 2, 2020, with a donation of over $30,000.00 in food items to assist during the lockdown due to the impact of the COVID-19 virus. The transport company says that it is proud to give back to […]
San Pedro Town Council Says Restrictions for Ambergris Caye Remain the Same
The San Pedro Town Council’s Press Release states that the regulations that were made on its previous Press Release from March 25, 2020 by Mayor Daniel Guerrero, the San Pedro Town Council, Hon. Manuel Heredia Jr. and the San Pedro’s EOC committee on the advice from the Ministry of Health, in order to accommodate the […]
Beautiful Gathering of Spotted Eagle Rays on Ambergris Caye
Did you know a group of rays is called a ‘fever’? Well, most recently we have been seeing posts on social media of Mother Nature’s wild animals invating town, cities and water ways now that human activities have almost come to a complete hault around the world. Monkeys run rampant in Thailand, dolphings and crocodiles […]
Ministry of Health Confirms Third Case of COVID-19 in Belize
Belmopan. March 29, 2020. 9:20 p.m. – The Ministry of Health has completed a further screening of laboratory tests for COVID-19 and nine additional tests were done today, March 29th, on samples from across the country. Through that screening process, a third confirmed case of COVID-19 has been identified. The case is that of a […]
Travellers Liquors Commences Production of Belizean Hand Sanitizer
Travellers Liquors has just made the announcement introducing a new product for Belize. The company has commenced the production of their own hand sanitizer called Sani-Bel. This they say, “is their way of helping our beloved Belize fight off the COVID-19 virus”. Travellers says that their hand sanitizer follows WHO guidelines and is the perfect […]
CXC Reveals COVID Strategy, Parents and Students Called to Attention
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – The Caribbean Examinations Council® (CXC®) stands in solidarity with the region and the international community as we grapple with the impact of COVID-19 on our way of life. During the past two weeks, we have been monitoring developments across the CARICOM region and working closely with representatives from the Ministries of Education […]
Government of Belize Enacts Quarantine Order for Entire Country
The Government of Belize, in response to the COVID-19 crisis, and in an effort to mitigate the negative impacts that could result from a potential community spread of the deadly virus enacted Statutory Instrument Number 38 of 2020 on March 25, 2020. This Order made by the Quarantine Authority of Belize, in exercise of the […]
Island Residents Urged to Exercise Caution with Waste Management
The Belize Solid Waste Management Authority (BSWaMA) informs the public that the operational transfer stations in Belize City, San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Caye Caulker, San Ignacio/Santa Elena and Burrell Boom remain open for the reception of waste. To safeguard human health and wellbeing, and to support the entities that provide waste collection service, the BSWaMA […]
Cuban Medical Professionals Arrive to Help Belize Fight COVID-19
On Wednesday, March 25, 2020, Belize welcomed 32 members of the “Henry Reeve” International Contingent of Cuban Health Professionals who are specialised to assist in times of disaster and pandemics. The team of health professionals arrived in Belize to support the country’s response to the COVID-19 global pandemic. They were received by Hon. Pablo Marin, […]
Town Council Updates on Conditions for COVID-19 State of Emergency
In the joint press conference delivered today by the Rt. Hon. Dean Barrow and the Leader of the Opposition, Hon. John Briceño, it was confirmed that there is a second case of COVID-19 which resulted in being the mother of the first victim. In light of this information, Ambergris Caye’s state of emergency has been […]
State of Emergency in San Pedro Extended to 30 Days
After the first infection case of COVID-19 was announced on Monday, March 23, 2020, in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye, Belize, the Prime Minister has announced a second case directly involved with the first case, being that of a 38-year-old woman who traveled from Los Angeles to Belize. As a result, the island of Ambergris Caye […]
Lord Michael Ashcroft to Contribute $10 Million to Help Belize Combat COVID-19
A press release has been issued by the Belize Bank, today Wednesday, March 25, 2020, stating that Lord Ashcroft has spoken to the Prime Minister of Belize and advised him of his donation of BZ$10 Million in efforts to combat COVID-19. The press release reads: “COVID-19 has impacted many countries around the world and on […]
Belize Announces First Case of COVID-19 in San Pedro
The Prime Minister of Belize, Rt. Hon Dean Barrow, announce this morning that Belize has its first case of COVID-19. He stated that the case involves a 38-year-old Belizean woman who returned to the country from Los Angeles last Thursday. At the press conference it was said that at the time of her arrival she […]
American National Tests Positive for COVID-19 After Departing Belize
Belmopan. March 21, 2020. The Ministry of Health was today notified of an American national who was in Belize and tested positive for COVID-19 in the U.S. after departing Belize one week ago. The Ministry is, therefore, tracing all persons that were in close contact with the American. All of those found so far are […]
Belize Tourism Board Advises Stakeholders on Airlines Flight Suspensions to Belize
With the outbreak of COVID-19, the Belize Tourism Board (BTB) assures our partners and tourism stakeholders that we remain vigilant in monitoring the situation in order to provide the most up-to-date information available: Status of COVID-19 in Belize:As of Thursday, March 19th, 2020, Belize’s Ministry of Health (MOH) indicates that there are NO confirmed cases […]
Washington University Students Participate in Health Campaign
Corona Outreach – Students of Washington University of Health and Sciences (WUHS) participate in health campaign in San Pedro, Ambergris Caye – by Ruchir Choudhary (MD3) Secretary –SGA On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the newly formed Student Government Association at the Washington University of Health and Science participated in an outreach program to educate the […]
Tropic Air Route Suspensions & Cargo Operations Change
Press Release – Thursday, March 19, 2020 – Due to the extraordinary circumstances being brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, Tropic Air will have to suspend all flights to Orange Walk (Tower Hill) with immediate effect. This is in addition to the suspension of flights to Roatan, Honduras and Flores, Guatemala that were announced earlier […]
Placencia Airstrip Closing For Renovations
According to the Belize Airports Authority (BAA) the closure of the Placencia Airstrip will be done to facilitate a revamp of the runway. Revamping, lengthening, widening and the installing of runway lighting will all be done. The Belize Airports Authority (BAA) is currently finalizing plans to use an alternate airstrip nearby. Tropic Air’s Website noted: […]
Ministry of Education Suspends Primary School Examination (PSE)
The Ministry of Education of Belize has issued a memorandum stating that the Primary School Examination (PSE) has been suspended until further notice. The memo reads:“Kindly note that schools will close at the end of the school day on Friday, March 20, 2020 as per announcement in the joint Press Conference held by the Prime […]