Feb 1, 2021
Long Lines at Lands, Again
This morning, dozens of people once again gathered at the Lands Department in Belize City. The line of people snaked around the building on Cemetery Road. Those in line failed to adhere to safety protocols, and police officers had to be called to keep order and ensure that the law is being followed. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Natural Resources Cordel Hyde also made an appearance. Minister Hyde greeted Belizeans hoping to own a piece of land, so they had formed lines at the Lands Department. The Minister explains that many believe that it is only on Mondays that applications are accepted. He attempted to convince people to apply another day to reduce the crowd size. Hyde says that the ministry will need to create a new system to make the application process more efficient and safe.