COVID-19 has impacted many countries around the world and on March 23, 2020 our very own Belize confirmed its first case.Having spent some time in the country and personally witnessing its impact on the overall economy of Belize and the lives of ordinary Belizeans, Lord Michael Ashcroft has agreed to contribute BZ$10 million to the national effort to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The Belize Bank Limited continues to be the custodian of the funds to be disbursed on behalf of Lord Ashcroft.
Thursday, September 8th, 2020-To promote healthy living, discipline, and hard work of its athletes, The Belize Athletic Association (BAA) reached out to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund committee to acquire much needed athletics equipment for its members. Today, Mr. Lyndon…
Monday, August 24th, 2020 – The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center (TBZTEC) is a conservation organization that has been proudly serving Belize for the past 137 years. Visitors to the zoo total approximately 86,000 annually, of which fifty percent…
Monday, August 24th, 2020 – To enhance the health and well-being of fellow police officers, The Belize Police Commissioner-Chester Williams presented a proposal to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund committee to acquire state of the art gym equipment and…
Friday, July 24, 2020 – In early June, the Rotary Club of Belize along with its counterpart Kolbe Foundation, which now manages the Belize Central Prison, reached out to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund seeking financial assistance for the…
On July 15th, 2020 the Belize Police Department held its first National Citizens Appreciation Day to recognize outstanding contributions they have received from the community; this included individuals, as well as businesses and other non-profit groups. The event was observed…
Friday, June 26, 2020 – With efforts on the way for the re-opening of the Philip Goldson International Airport, the Government of Belize reached out to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund committee to seek financial assistance to purchases two…
Thursday, May 28, 2020 – The Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund continues to work with the Ministry of Health in their ongoing efforts to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in Belize. Further financial support was granted in the amount of $992,759.65…
Monday, May 11, 2020 – The Ministry of Health reached out to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund, soon after the committee was established, seeking assistance to procure much needed supplies to support the fight against the current COVID-19 pandemic….
Tuesday, April 21st, 2020 – When the Nurses Association of Belize reached out to the Lord Ashcroft COVID-19 Relief Fund for assistance on April 8, 2020, the Committee immediately responded by contacting the association’s President, Mr. Darrell Spencer. After several…
