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Bus Schedules From R.Tillet Bus Line

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Belize Bus Schedules For Covid-19

The following is an Update for our runs starting Monday May 4th, 2020:
1. Village bus 5:15 AM August Pine Ridge, 5:25 AM Trinidad, 5:30 AM San Lazaro, 5:35 AM Yo Creek and 5:45 AM Orange Walk.
2. 6:00 AM From OW Terminal
3. 6:20 AM From OW Terminal
4. 6:30 AM From OW Terminal
5. 6:45 AM From OW Terminal
6. 8:30 AM From Corozal Terminal- Belize

Return
1. 4:30 PM Belize – Corozal
2. 4:30 PM Belize – Orange Walk
3. 4:40 PM Belize – Orange Walk
4. 4:45 PM Belize – Orange Walk
5. 4:50 PM Belize – Orange Walk
6. 5:00 PM Belize – Orange Walk

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.”

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Update on Motorcycle Usage

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

Compol Chester Williams gave an additional update on Statutory Instrument No. 65 on his Facebook Page

https://www.facebook.com/clyde.williams.969/posts/10159659487872067

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

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

Health Minister Pablo Marin Update on Covid-19

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Good Morning my fellow Belizeans,

“A total of 31 tests were done yesterday of which 1 resulted positive to COVID-19. Patient No. 8, a 50 year old Belizean male is currently in the Corozal Community Hospital Isolation Area. The tests also included contacts of Patients No. 6 and No.7. The Ministry of Health continues conducting mapping exercises to identify encounters with these patients.

As the numbers continue to rise, it is of utmost important to follow the safety measures of our Government and practice the public health advice provided by our Ministry of Health.

God bless Belize.”

Temporary Closure of the Vital Statistics Unit in Belize

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Temporary Closure of the Vital Statistics Unit in Belize
Temporary Closure of the Vital Statistics Unit

Press Release Briefing

Temporary Closure of the Vital Statistics Unit

Belmopan. April 7, 2020. 10:50 a.m.

The Attorney General’s Ministry hereby informs the public of the temporary closure and suspension of services offered by or at the Vital Statistics Unit, effective immediately.

Tentatively, the office will re-open to the public on April 20, 2020.

This temporary suspension of services and closure is imminent taking into consideration the current state of affairs in the wake of COVID-19. The office apologizes for this closure, but it is necessary to safeguard the staff and to prevent persons from having to be outside for the duration of the state of emergency.

The Vital Statistics Unit looks forward to providing services to the public upon return.

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Case #8 confirmed on patient tested positive with Coronavirus in Belize

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Coronavirus in Belize ,number 8th patient
Coronavirus in Belize

Press Release

An additional 31 samples, including primary contacts of patients #6 and #7, were tested on April 7th, for COVID-19. Out of these, the Ministry has verified another positive case.

The individual is a 50-year-old male who’s currently in the isolation section of the Corozal Community Hospital. The individual was referred from the private sector and has been hospitalized since yesterday. A mapping exercise has started because of this patient and additional details will be provided down the road in the day.

Orange Walk Town Council COVID 19 Prevention Act

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The Orange Walk Town Council are applying the following in preventing the spread of the COVID-19. Orange Walk residents, please abide by the following bulletin news:

OWTC COVID —19 Prevention Plan
Tuesday March 24, 2020. After the announcement of the first case of COVID — 19 in Belize, the Orange Walk Town Council will now implement Phase 2 of the Action Plan. The measures in Phase 2 will be put in effect as of March 25th 2020 and they include the following:
1. All Parks and Playgrounds will beano access area to children and the entire General Public. CHILDREN ARE TO REMAIN AT HOME
2. The Orange Walk Municipal Traffic Authority (OWMTA) will now be processing RENEWALS ONLY. These RENEWALS will be applied via Whatsapp #663-0886 and thereafter a notification will be sent to customers to come to pay and pick up for transactions.
3. The OWTC and the OWMTA will be working on a skeleton staff
4. Collection of taxes will continue at our offices but encourage the use of online deposit to Belize bank account number 1139 700 1012 0001
5. The usual Garbage collection schedule will now be reduced and only Household Garbage will be Picked up. Businesses will be serviced as per normal.
6. The general public is ask. to BAG all Domestic Garbage. The BURNING OF GARBAGE IS NOT ALLOWED.
7. All Business owners are clearly ask to clearly mark 6 feet markings where customers are to stand in line so customers can adhere to the prescribed Social Distancing.Personnel are asked to ensure that customers follow the markings put in place.
8. Residents are advised to send only one family member to purchase necessary items if needs arise.
9. Business owners are asked to close their main doors at 6 pm daily and thereafter provide services only via window until their prescribed closing times.
10. Business owners are asked to use their discretions with regards to the number they allow within their store.
11. All Liquor license holders are asked not to sell liquor after 6pm.
These new measures have been put in place to safeguard our employees and the general Public and some recommendations were brought up at Orange Walk Multi Agency Task Force meeting held today.We ask that residents adhere to the Government and the above listed measures to reduce the spread of the COVID-19

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