Belize: UDP says government's decision of reopening borders is "immature"
United Democratic Party has shown concerns about the government's decision of reopening borders amid the coronavirus crisis.
Friday, 21st May 2021

Furthermore, she asked the government to ensure the safety of citizens who would be disclosed to the tourists coming from across the world. Panton said she believes in advocating sustainable growth and development of the Tourism Sector.
"I am also acutely aware that thousands of tourism stakeholders who lost their livelihoods as a result of the COVID 19 Pandemic need to get back to work," stated Tracy Taegar-Panton.Asking the government to reconsider the decision of reopening borders, she insisted that a wider population must be vaccinated before allowing tourists to enter the shores of Belize.
She called the government's decision immature as only 10 percent of the country's population is fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
"According to BTB Statistics, 75 % of overnight tourists arrivals come via the Phillip Goldson International Airport and, maybe more importantly to note, is that most of our Central American neighbours have had limited access to vaccines." Tracy Taegar-PantonNevertheless, Tracy Taegar-Panton also asked the government to give details of spending a $30 million stimulus package for tourism the t sector.
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