September 1 starts our Independence month. September is full of parties and celebrations. Not so much this year due to COVID-19. Gaining our independence from Britain on September 21, 1981, Belize has had a stable, democratic government. Voting is universal for Belizeans over 18 years old but not mandatory. The country’s government is a constitutional monarchy and parliamentary democracy. They recognize Queen Elizabeth II as the head of state, represented by a Governor-General, which should be a Belizean national who is appointed by the Prime Minister and is their head of government. The bicameral legislature, the National Assembly, is composed…
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Back in May 2020, we sent you the first COVID-19 update with a timeline of how our story unfolded and the feedback was GREAT. Many replied that we should continue to include updates on how Belize is navigating this crisis. So, here’s the latest update from paradise… Belize is now known for being one of the not so many countries with the lowest positive cases of the coronavirus. Our last update in May, we had reported 53 days with no new positive cases. Since, with repatriation flights and illegal crossings through our borders, the numbers have increased. As of July 16, 2020,…
The airport is opening! We are excited to announce that commercial flights to Belize will begin on August 15, 2020! The Prime Minister of Belize made the official announcement that Belize’s International Airport (BZE) will re-open on August 15, 2020. Currently, only charter and private flights have been allowed into Belize. United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta Airlines will begin commercial flights to Belize on August 15th. Ready to visit Belize? Here’s what you need to know. Here is a quick look at the guidelines set by the Prime Minister on traveling into Belize. Travelers are encouraged to obtain a…
We all agree the world is changing and FAST. We must change, pivot, and adapt if we are to survive. The answer is not watching Fox News or CNN all day. It’s not even about COVID-19. It’s about all the money the US and other governments are printing to pay for the stimulus packages and how that is to be paid back. What we can learn from a halting of the economy from this one instance? There are very smart people in the world that are sharing their knowledge, educating with their expertise and I’ve had the pleasure to meet with some of…
COVID-19 and Belize Belize’s tourism had grown over 96% from 2011 to 2018 and was one of the fastest-growing Caribbean destinations. In March of 2020, all that came to a screeching halt with COVID-19. I have faith that Belize will be a tourist destination once again when we are all safe to travel. Here’s a recap of our journey through this crisis so far… the first known cases were from a Belizean/American coming back from Los Angeles and another who came from New York. That was the start of the spread. As of May 2020, Belize has had 18 cases…