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August 28, 2020

Prime Minister: We are working on reducing backlog for testing; rapid tests will now be employed

It is a problem he says that has engulfed the region and the world as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage.
August 28, 2020

Dr. George Gough says Belize “comfortable” with COVID-19 supplies

Dr Gough quoted sometimes astronomical figures for the numbers of face shields, masks, hazmat suits, soap and disinfectant among many other things needed to fight the [...]
August 28, 2020

UN chief calls for sustainable recovery of tourism from COVID-19

According to Xinhua News via China News, he identified five priority areas: mitigating the socio-economic impacts of COVID-19, building resilience across the entire tourism value chain, [...]
August 28, 2020

UB Faculty and Staff Union joins in rejecting Labour Amendment Bill 2020

“It is our view that the Bill is generally stacked against the employee and in favour of the employer. This cannot stand.  At this time, in the [...]
August 28, 2020

Man shot dead in burglary of Minister’s residence named

Corozal Town resident Matura, according to United Democratic Party organ The Guardian, is said to have a lengthy rap sheet of offences, primarily theft and burglary.
August 28, 2020

Three armed thieves hold up and steal vehicle from farmer and family

Byron Guevara, 44, Guatemalan farmer residing in Bullet Tree told police that he and his family were going on the Pilar road when on the way, [...]
August 28, 2020

Police: Health minister Pablo Marin shoots and kills home intruder

According to a police report, around 10:30 last night, police responded to reports of a shooting.
August 28, 2020

Prime Minister to update nation on COVID-19 today

The conference will be streamed live on the Government of Belize Press Office page at 2 p.m.