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Belize: Government Announces New Measures In Response To Covid-19

Submitted by cambrosio on Mon, 04/06/2020 - 15:35

pressoffice.gov.bz (20.03.2020)

While Belize still has no confirmed case of the virus, the bi-partisan committee took very important decisions to further protect the health and well-being of Belizeans and reduce the threat of the virus spreading to Belize. A BZ$25M loan will be used as relief for employees affected by this crisis, especially those in the tourism industry.

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Establishing a Comprehensive Social Protection System in Belize

Submitted by dfabbri on Tue, 12/04/2018 - 10:26

 Channel5Belize.com (03.12.2018) A five-day conference kicked off today in Belize City. Policy makers are attempting to strengthen what is in place to eliminate poverty among the various pockets of the vulnerable populations. Issues of healthcare, income security for children, the elderly or the disabled are also on the table. On the first day, social protection registries and an improvement on deliverables were the focus. News Five’s Duane Moody reports.

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