Jul 21, 2021
Michel Chebat
And there is bad news tonight for some rural churches who have not heeded Ministry of Health warnings. Health and Wellness Minister Michel Chebat says that the data is showing increasing numbers in some villages due to church gatherings. While he declined to name which ones today, he says G.O.B. will be closing down these places of worship effective next week.
Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness
“Throughout the country, we are looking at the villages where we have increasing numbers. A lot of the index cases are arising from places of worship. We have asked before, we’ve asked the churches to please control the numbers, to please make sure that their members are observing the public health measures. It has not been happening and so as of Monday, we will also be closing down those places of worship in these villages where we have expanding numbers. And this again is to safeguard the health of the Belizean people. It cost the
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Mar 31, 2021
Michel Chebat
Health and Wellness Minister Michel Chebat responded to the reports of alleged termination and removal of staff from within the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Last Friday, the first Vice President of the Public Service Union spoke to News Five about what he termed the disrespect and wrongful actions taken against public officers. He alleged the minister was trying to get rid of a senior finance officer.
Michel Chebat, Minister of Health & Wellness
“Absolutely not true and I want to tell you that that matter will be ventilated in another forum down the road.”
Duane Moody
“Sir, can you respond to what the P.S.U. said last Friday? They spoke about the fact that the F.O. from the ministry was being threatened; you were threatening to send her home because she didn’t want to sign off on some payments. They also spoke of other officers within the ministry of health being told you are not needed anymore, go home.”