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Compol Chester Williams Shares an update on Statutory Instrument No. 65

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Compol Chester Williams Shares an update on Statutory Instrument No. 65

Good morning and happy labor day all. Today SI No. 65 came into force. As I’ve said yesterday the effect of this SI is not an all clear, yes it is more relaxing than the previous ones but it also contain a number of measure that we must abide by. Some of the measures are as follows-
-More stores can reopen today for business;
– the reasons for being out is expanded;
– laundromat can open for drop off and pick up only;
– lawyers and other professional services can also reopen;
– no bathing rivers or sea;
– no social gather in any yard where persons from outside your household are invited;
– no street vending is allowed;
– once you are out in any public space, public place, public transportation, stores or office you must-
– wear a mask or other face and mouth covering(if you cannot afford a mask you can improvise with a suitable material)
– maintain social distance of at least 6 ft. (Does not apply to when in public transportation)
– working out remains from 5 to 8 am and also now includes cycling; however they must not ride two abreast.
– curfew is still in effect from 8pm to 5 am.
– once you are out, you must have a valid reason to do so.
The police will stop and ask questions and I ask your full cooperation. It is therefore still advise to stay at home unless there is a necessity for you to be out. It order for us to continue winning this fight, we need the support of all. As a nation we are all in this together and I beg your continuous support in making our enforcement efforts much easier. Thanks and may the good lord continue to bless us and our country.

Original Posting Link:

https://www.facebook.com/clyde.williams.969/posts/10159658560787067

Deputy Commissioner of Police Robert Mariano has retired

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Robert Mariano retires from police duty

After thirty-eight years of service, Robert Mariano has retired as Deputy Commissioner of Police. He joined the Belize Police Force on February 2, 1982, and completed his tenure of service on May 3, 2020. Mariano committed several years of dedicated service to the people and country of Belize.

50 new Cases of COVID-19

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50 new cases of COVID-19 09-25-2020
50 new cases of COVID-19 09-25-2020

A total of 311 tests were processed with 50 new cases identified.

They are distributed as follows: Orange Walk – 25 (9 Town, 4 Carmelita, 4 Trinidad, 1 August Pine Ridge, 1 San Antonio, 2 San Lazaro, 1 Guinea Grass, 1 Trial Farm, 1 Yo Creek, 1 from Toledo District)

Belize – 11 (7 City, 1 Ladyville, 1 Rhaburn Ridge, 1 Maskall, 1 from Carmelita in OW)

Cayo – 13 (3 San Ignacio, 3 San Jose Succotz, 3 Belmopan, 3 Unitedville, 1 Ontario)

Toledo- 1 Laguna

We have a total of 62 recovered cases.

Unfortunately we have another death to report, this is in a male in his late 70s who had been admitted at KHMH’s ICU.

Our percentage of active cases now stands at 36% of total confirmed cases.

Male Drowns in Southern Belize

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Drowning in Southern Stann Creek
Drowning in Southern Stann Creek

37-year-aged Dolores Sho was discovered motionless on along  the Southern Stann Creek River around 3am yesterday, whеrе thе mоtіоnlеѕѕ body of а Мауаn dеsсеnt mаlе реrѕоn wеаrіng а grеу ѕhоrt раntѕ wаѕ оbѕеrvеd lауіng fасе uр оn thе bаnk оf thе rіvеr

Sho, left his house with his brother-in-law and another guy on Friday to go fishing in the river.
They went home around 1am on Saturday and began to walk down towards the river. Along the way, they discovered a location where bamboo trees pass on over the river. Sho swam beneath the trees but didn’t resurface. Воth Еrnеѕtо аnd Јоnаthаn bеgаn lооkіng fоr hіm аnd fоund hіm unrеѕроnѕіvе undеr thе bаmbоо trееѕ. Sho bоdу wаѕ trаnѕроrtеd tо thе Ѕоuthеrn Rеgіоnаl Ноѕріtаl whеrе he wаѕ рrоnоunсеd dеаd.

Re-Opening of Elections and Boundaries Registration Offices in Belize

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Re-Opening of Elections and Boundaries Registration Offices

PUBLIC NOTICE Quote

Re-Opening of Elections and Boundaries Registration Offices

Belize City. May 3, 2020. The Elections and Boundaries Department informs the public that all Registration Offices countrywide will be open to the public effective Monday, May 4, 2020, during the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

In an effort to ensure we continue to provide efficient services while protecting staff and the public, the cooperation of all is required. In the wake of COVID-19, services will be provided by adhering to the strict safety guidelines as mandated by the Government of Belize. Social distancing protocols will be strictly enforced in the provision of services.

The following must be adhered to:

– Any person who is ill, exhibiting flu-like symptoms, or is required to be in quarantine or in isolation is requested to refrain from accessing services.

– All persons accessing services are required to wear a face mask or other face (mouth) covering.

– All persons accessing services will be required to properly sanitize hands prior to entering and exiting the offices.

– All persons in line to access services must ensure the six feet social distancing requirement is adhered to.

– The number of persons admitted inside the offices at any one time will be managed to ensure that the six feet social distancing is maintained at all times.

The continuous support and cooperation of the public are greatly appreciated as we work together to enhance democracy in Belize.

“Remember, only a registered voter can vote in an election. Exercise your right.”

~END~

67 New COVID-19 Cases Detected

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67 new COVID-19 cases detected
67 new COVID-19 cases detected

A total of 306 tests were done today with 67 new cases identified.

They are distributed as follows:

Toledo – 3 in Punta Gorda

Stann Creek – 3 (1 in Dangriga, 2 from Bella Vista, Toledo but swabbed in Independence)

Corozal – 6 (4 in town, 1 Caledonia, 1 Libertad)

Cayo – 7 (4 San Ignacio, 2 Esperanza, 1 Benque Viejo)

Orange Walk – 23 (11 Town, 4 Trial Farm, 2 San Lazaro, 2 August Pine Ridge, 1 each in Guinea Grass, Tower Hill, San Jose, Carmelita)

Belize – 25 (17 city, 1 Lord’s Bank, 4 from San Jose, OW; 1 from Xaibe, Corozal; 1 from OW town, 2 Kolbe)

We had 35 recoveries today for a total percentage of active cases now at 36.8% of cases.

The situations in Orange Walk and now Belize City are being monitored closely and this underscores the ongoing relevance of exercising all prevention measures as we move along.

COVID-19 Patient Sister Dies

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COVID-19 Patient Sister Dies
COVID-19 Patient Sister Dies

63 year sold Natalio Wicab, from the San Felipe Village; the sister of the Telly Cruz ,who died recently from breathing problems relating to COVID-19 has also passed away today. She was also an employee of Caribbbean Chicken, where her further family members were working. Due to this manifestation, Caribbean chicken has informed the public, their plant, headquarters and retail outlets countrywide will be closed on Monday, August 24.

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COVID-19-Patient-Sister-Dies2

The Belize Port Authority Denounces Police Actions in Tugboat clearance.

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The Belize Port Authority Denounces Police Actions in Tugboat clearance.
The Belize Port Authority Denounces Police Actions in Tugboat clearance.

20 August 2020
PRESS RELEASE
The Belize Port Authority denounces in the strongest possible terms, the actions of the police to
charge Vessel Traffic Officer Keeron Young for “aiding and abetting” the exit from Belize of
Elvis Lennarez, Raymond Dawson Jr., Ryan Godoy, Dane Foreman and Herbert Godoy on board
a tugboat 4./. Ellis with barge ZMT/.
The Port Authority operates an clectronic system for processing of documents for arrival to and
departure of ships from a port facility. This was instituted in March 2020 primarily to reduce the
potential for exposure to the Coronavirus, and in keeping with the Government of Belize’s
mandate to transition to electronic processes.
As part of this system, a Shipping Agent for any vessel departing from any port facility in Belize
is required to email a Notice of Departure form to the Belize Port Authority. This is then checked
to ensure that it contains the required information and is accompanied with the other requisite
documentation. It is then stamped, dated, signed then emailed by the officer back to the Shipping
Agent.
There is no personal interaction with the vessel or crew, and no inspection of the vessel in this
process. The purpose of clearance is to ensure that the international standard of documentation is
met when a vessel leaves a port in one country with destination in another country, and for the
computation of the appropriate fees.
On 25 July, 2020, Officer Young was on duty at the Port Authority office in Belize City, which
is his assigned place of work, when he processed a Notice of Departure from Shipping Agent,
Banana Enterprises Limited. This form notified the Port Authority of the expected departure of
tugboat A.J. Ellis and barge ZMT/ from the Port of Big Creek. These Belizean cargo vessels
frequently operate between Belize and ports in Guatemala and Honduras. They had in fact made
in excess of 15 voyages since March 2020. The normal operation of these vessels is to go
without cargo, and return with full payloads of fertiliser, containers, and boxes for the
banana industry, which it did on all those voyages.
The notice was received by the Belize City office because that is the only office open on
weekends and 25 July, 2020 was a Saturday. As per procedure, Young stamped the Notice of
Departure and emailed it back to the Shipping Agent. This was the extent of his involvement
“Maritime Service, Security & Efficiency”

with this matter and at all material times he was at the Belize City Port Authority office and the
vessels were in Big Creek.
The Port Authority strongly condemns these charges; they are baseless, unjustified,
unsubstantiated. Cargo vessels are allowed to enter and exit Belize as an exception to quarantine
regulations. There was therefore nothing illegal in what Young did, and nothing that was
contrary to policy.
These charges seriously undermine the legitimacy of the work of the Belize Port Authority to
ensure safety and smooth operations at port facilities throughout Belize. It also undermines the
confidence of the dedicated, focussed and hardworking young men and women of the Belize Port
Authority, like Mr. Young, who conduct their duties with pride and integrity. The question now
needs to be asked: who will clear the next vessel scheduled to leave?
The Belize Port Authority calls on the Commissioner of Police to withdraw the charges
forthwith.
—– END OF RELEASE ——
“Maritime Service, Security & Efficiency”

1007 Total Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

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14 New CAses Confirmed Covid-19 for 08-31-2020
14 New CAses Confirmed Covid-19 for 08-31-2020

Here are the latest numbers and their breakdowns as provided by Ministry of Health.

This is our data for today.A total of 93 samples were processed today.

We identified 14 new cases as follows:

1 in Belize District (Ladyville)

3 in Toledo

10 in Orange Walk (Orange Walk Town, San Felipe, Santa Marta, Guinea Grass, San Pablo, San Jose, Trinidad)

We had a total of 56 recovered cases.

Stay Informed and Updated with MOH

Prime Minister Barrow update on Covid-19

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Prime Minister Barrow update on Covid-19

Prime Minister Barrow will be hosting a live video on the government Facebook Page.

You can watch the live feed here:

https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice
https://www.facebook.com/GOBPressOffice/videos/519949668887038