Diesel & 1st Carib. Bank team up to get you your van!

Belize Diesel & Equipement Company Limited and First Caribbean Bank teamed up to present a great offer to those interested in purchasing a brand new Toyota Hiace Van. New to Toyota and new to the island, this van works for the island's cobblestone streets. Toyota's Hiace is a twelve passenger, 2.5 turbo diesel, 4 cylinder van perfectly equiped for taxi drivers, tour operators and resort owners. Lila Riverol, Sales Manager for Diesel, stated that the van was perfect for the those mentioned above. "The van is not longer and not wider than the Toyotas on the island but it is a bit narrower. The perception that people have that it is bigger is because of the height of the vehicle," she commented. First Caribbean Bank is offering a great rate and financing for those interested in making a purchase. With 80% financing for those that plan to use the van commercially, First Caribbean is making it easier for you to start working with your van. 18% interest rate and with a term of 1 - 5 years, the commercial loan will require comprehensive insurance. By providing equity on property, financing may be provided up to 90 or a 100%. For private use of the van, First Caribbean is offering 90% financing and the application is viewed on a case-by-case basis. With a maximum of repayment in seven (7) years the amount loaned depends on the size, engine and price range of the vehicle.

The Airstrip Taxi Association met with First Caribbean and Belize Diesel to find out about the great opportunity being offered by the two businesses

For further information on the Toyota Hiace contact Diesel & Equipment Company Limited located at 7142 Slaughterhouse Road or call 223-2003.

For further information on First Caribbean Bank's loan offer contact any of their loan officer at 226-3834 or visit them on their offices located at Barrier Reef Drive.

Fall in flu cases in Mexico over past few hours: Health Secretary

28 April 2009 15:00 hrs

Fall in flu cases in Mexico over past few hours: Health Secretary
27 April 2009

At 20:30 hrs on Monday 27th, Health Secretary José Ángel Córdova Villalobos held a joint press conference with Patricia Espinosa Cantellano, Secretary for Foreign Affairs; Javier Lozano Alarcón, Secretary for Labor and Social Welfare; Dr. Philippe Lamy, representative of PAHO/WHO in Mexico; Guillermo Ruiz Palacios, head of the infectology department of the Salvador Zubirán National Medical Science and Nutrition Institute; and Miguel Ángel Lezana Fernández, Director General of the National Center for Epidemiological Monitoring and Disease Control.

The Health Secretary reported that the World Health Organization alert level had been raised to phase four due to outbreaks of swine flu infection in the United States and Canada. He also underscored the WHO’s recommendations to keep borders open and not to restrict international travel. The Health Secretary expressed his condolences and solidarity toward all those families who have lost loved ones during this epidemic.

The Secretary of Labor and Social Welfare then explained that economic activities and jobs will continue during the contingency phase, and he asked employers and business-owners to maintain fluid and flexible labor relations with their workers, particularly pregnant women and nursing mothers.

The Secretary of Foreign Affairs noted that according to the WHO recommendations, Mexico’s borders should not be closed, and so crossings by people and goods are subject to no restrictions. She explained that the positive aspect of the step-up to phase four was that it would allow the consolidation and strengthening of the WHO’s capacities in the areas of international cooperation, medicine supplies, and coordinated action with governments, should that become necessary.

http://www.presidencia.gob.mx/prensa/?contenido=44479

Swine Flu UPDATE

URGENT
PRESS RELEASE
Ministry of Health

Belmopan, April 29, 2009. In light of the ongoing global epidemic of Swine Flu, the World Health Organization has raised the level of alert to Phase 5. This means that the virus has caused sustained community level outbreaks in two or more countries in one World Health Organization Region.

With the underlying principle of preventing any potential transmission of Swine Flu in the country of Belize, the Ministry of Health through the Director of Health Services, in accordance with Section 83 of the Public Health Act, has issued a directive to postpone all major public gatherings until further notice.

This includes the following events:
· The Annual General Meeting of the Holy Redeemer Credit Union Belize City
· Morgan Heritage Musical Concert, Belize City
· The University of Belize Fundraising Event – Spring Fling 2009, Belmopan
· National Agriculture and Trade Show, Belmopan
· Cashew Fest, Crooked Tree
· Hermanos Ponce Circus, Belize City

We ask that organizers and the general public adhere to this public health notice.
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Hot Line
The Ministry of Health has established a Hot Line for the public from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm. the number is 629-5604 and will be handled by Nurse Augustina Eligio, stationed at MOH HQ.

Number of Cases in Belize
Blood samples have been sent to CAREC Trinidad today from suspected cases from: San Pedro Ambergris Caye (1), Belize City (2) and Orange Walk (1)
To date 7 countries have reported laboratory confirmed cases.

The Ministry of Health is working closely with the Pan American Health Organization and will keep the public updated as to the development of events in regards to the outbreak in Mexico and USA.

Who Dat??

Who: Jamal Nasser
What: Working at Nasser’s Store
Where: Lebanon
When: 3 years ago (2006)
Why: Family moved here
Status: Single

Labour Day Volleyball Blowout

You are invited:

Date: May 2nd, 2009

Time: 3:00 p.m. until

Where: Old Football Field

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams

LIVE MUSIC with DJ Didi, lots to eat and drink
To register or more information call Alan at (624) 0940