Press Releases

Belmopan. May 7, 2020. 3:25 p.m. The Belize Fisheries Department hereby reminds the public and fishers in particular that in accordance with Statutory Instrument No. 54 of 2012, the queen conch (Strombus gigas) fishery remains closed as declared...

Belmopan. May 6, 2020. 1:35 p.m. The Economic Oversight Team (EOT) has approved a total of 40,453 applications for unemployment relief, all of which have been sent to the Social Security Board (SSB) for payment.

Belmopan. May 5, 2020. 11:45 a.m. Recipients of the Government of Belize COVID-19 unemployment relief, who are receiving payments by way of top-up cards, are advised to carefully protect their top-up cards and Personal Identification Numbers...

Belmopan. May 4, 2020. 6:30 p.m. The Ministry of Human Development, Social Transformation and Poverty Alleviation advises the public that under the current regulations, daycares are permitted to operate; however, an amendment will be made to the...

Belmopan. May 4, 2020. 2:35 p.m. The Ministry of Natural Resources informs the public that all offices countrywide are open between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 12 midday and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Belize City. May 3, 2020. 11:10 a.m. 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.