Hurricane Eta expected to be a Major Category 4 at landfall in Central America
At A Glance: Hurricane Eta, now a Category 3, is expected to make landfall along the north-eastern coast of Nicaragua on Tuesday. The storm is moving to west at 9 mph with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph and is expected to strengthen to a Category 4 by landfall in Central America. Belize issues Advisory #2 […]
Hurricane Eta strengthens to a Major Category 4 with aim at Nicaragua
AT A GLANCE: Hurricane Eta is upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph. Eta is expected to continue to strengthen by landfall in Nicaragua late Monday or early Tuesday. Moving at 9 mph, forecasters draw parallels to Hurricane Mitch, which was also a slow-mover and hit the same area in […]
Wondering Why A Condo Will Make A Good Investment for 2021?
Is buying a condo a good investment for 2021? This is a question on the minds of many real estate investors as 2020 draws to an end. As you may already know, condos (or condominiums) are multiple individual units housed in one complex or building. Unlike apartment buildings that are owned by one entity, condo units […]
The Story behind the Self-Sufficient Community of Carmelita Gardens
Moving overseas to set up an entirely new life is a big decision. Belize has long become a popular favorite due to its natural bounty, inviting culture, and affordably simple living. Mention the word “Caribbean” and most people think of places like Aruba, the Turks and Caicos, the Bahamas, and other tourist-rich dollops of sand. […]
Caribbean Nations Applauded for Covid Success Amid Challenges
Caribbean countries that succeed in tackling their infection rates have many different challenges, but one enemy is common: COVID-19. The 12 Caribbean countries and territories with the lowest number of active cases to zero active cases as of Oct. 14 — Anguilla, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, Saba, St. Eustatius, St. […]
No Exit Requirement for Belize — Here’s Where To Test for COVID-19
As a reminder, the Ministry оf Неаlth (МОН) shares once more that thеrе аrе nо tеѕtіng rеquіrеmеntѕ frоm Belize аuthоrіtіеѕ tо exit thе соuntrу. Presently, Belize has recorded an average of 52 cases per day in the last week. Consequently, the National Oversight Committee (NOC) agreed to fast track private sector rapid testing, with an accompanying protocol for […]
Need a COVID-19 Test to Travel? Here’s Where To Get One in Belize
As international travel is expected to ramp up next year, travelers may be interested in the private sector for a COVID-19 test to fulfill requirements of their destination. For travel, the majority of destinations allowing travelers require negative test(s) within 72 hours before getting on a plane. Currently, the CFR rate in Belize stands at […]
7 Months Later, Belize’s Land & Maritime Borders Remain Closed
The “new reality” Belize embarked upon with the gradual lifting of restrictions, as recent as October 19, has returned a sense of new normality with the restart of tourism. With Belize’s main market being overnight tourism, the reopening of its air borders on October 1 marked Phase 3 of its Travel Reopening Plan. Now, more than […]
Caribbean Destinations Rethink Cruise Tourism After 3rd No-Sail Order
While the pandemic dealt a huge blow to global tourism, perhaps no other sector in the industry has faced as much uncertainty and challenge as the cruise industry — keeping in limbo its primary and most profitable market, the Caribbean. Seven months into the pandemic, the world’s three largest cruise lines — Carnival Corporation, Royal Caribbean, […]
Airlines Test a New App for Travelers to Show Their COVID-19 Results
Most countries currently have restrictions in place barring non-essential travel, and health authorities recommend staying home. But what about those who anticipate a trip across international borders in the future? There are a slew of ever-changing requirements, from mandatory quarantine periods to Covid-19 test requirements. For instance, travelers going from the U.S. to France can […]