COVID-19 uptick in Belize and Cayo
“An unvaccinated person is 24 times more likely to die compared to a completely vaccinated person," Dr. Natalia Beer, advisor in the Ministry of Health and Wellness, said.
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12, 2022
Last night a total of 58 new COVID-19 cases were identified by...
IMF: Fuel price stabilization measures should be temporary
While the IMF has commended Belize for its economic growth, it also advised that the Government’s measures for fuel price stabilization should only be temporary. Prime Minister Hon. John Briceño, however, says his...
Embattled ex-ambassador remains Co-agent at ICJ
With just one month remaining before the deadline for Belize's submission of its counter-memorial to the ICJ in response to Guatemala’s 500-page memorial in which it outlines its claim to Belizean territory, embattled...
FECTAB “ballistic” over proposed southern cruise expansion
David Almendarez, president of FECTAB, says the "further development" of cruise tourism in southern Belize through a GoB partnership with Belize Island Holdings spells bad news for Belize City’s tourism dollar.
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12,...
Belize
57,896
Total confirmed cases
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USA
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Belize shows appreciation for its nurses
May 6 to May 12 was celebrated as Nurses Week, ending on International Nurses Day
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12, 2022
Thursday, May 12, observed as International Nurses Day, marked the conclusion of Nurses Week...
Groundbreaking held for Philip Goldson Highway and Remate Bypass Upgrading Project
By: Charles Gladden
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12, 2022
A groundbreaking ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 10, at Mile 59 of the Philip Goldson Highway to mark the commencement of work to upgrade a...
Livestock producers “elated” at waived cattle import duty
Mexico’s decision to waive the 15% tariff on all cattle imported from Belize will allow the country’s livestock industry to grow tremendously, says the BLPA.
By Khaila Gentle
BELIZE CITY, Wed. May 11, 2022
The Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA) has expressed elation in response to Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s recent decision to waive the 15% import duty on all cattle being exported from Belize to Mexico. According to the association, as a result of the groundbreaking decision, the cattle industry will now be able to grow “leaps and bounds” as livestock producers continue to experience “times like never before”. The BLPA also noted that local cattle farmers will now...
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Generous gifts from AMLO and the Mexican people
There’s nothing new about Mexico showering Belize with gifts, so it was no surprise when, on a state visit to Belize on Saturday, the president of Mexico, Andrés...
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Belize City centenarian Leonora Patnett dies at 108
By Khaila Gentle
BELIZE CITY, Mon. May 9, 2022
AMANDALA is saddened to inform its readers...
Livestock producers “elated” at waived cattle import duty
Mexico’s decision to waive the 15% tariff on all cattle imported from Belize will allow the country’s livestock industry to grow tremendously, says the BLPA.
By Khaila Gentle
BELIZE CITY, Wed. May 11, 2022
The Belize Livestock Producers Association (BLPA) has expressed elation in response to Mexican president Andrés Manuel...
3 sisters go missing
By Khaila Gentle
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12, 2022
A Belize City family is asking the public to be on the lookout for three sisters, ages 15, 11, and 10 years old, who went missing...
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INDIGENOUS MAYA AND GARIFUNA CAN DECIDE WHETHER OR NOT TO VOTE IN MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS
By Wellington C. Ramos, Adjunct Professor of History and...
Sports
Bay City FC still undefeated at Week 5 of NAWL Closing Season
In the other Group B match, Corozal’s Bay...
National Track & Field Championships this weekend at Marion Jones
BELIZE CITY, Thurs. May 12, 2022
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Week 5 results from OWFA 1st Division Amateur Tournament
by Ben Ramos, Jr. – OWFA Regional Administrator
ORANGE WALK...