But even scarier is the fact that Officer Morales appears to have blatantly lied in his statement about what transpired on the night of the fatal shooting. Were it not for the surveillance footage that statement would have been the basis for the investigation – a misrepresentation of the facts of the incident. Viewers may […]
In the wake of the killing of Jessie Escobar, the wooden house rented by Officer Morales was set on fire. This case of arson is being investigated and ComPol Williams says that when the perpetrators are identified, they will be charged. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “Of course – that is an outright criminal […]
On Monday night, we aired an interview with the Chief of Staff of the Belize Defense Force on the rules of engagement that guide a soldier in populated areas like Santa Familia. The incident goes against those standard procedures. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams told the gathering today that the military officers have been removed […]
Prime Minister John Briceño shared in the House of Representatives on Friday that Belize and the Bond Holders’ Committee of the super bond had reached an agreement, in principle, on how they would proceed with settling the super bond. The debt, which has existed since 2007, now stands at five hundred and seventy-two million U.S. […]
Former Minister of Works Rene Montero is being sought by police for the crime of willful oppression. A wanted person flyer was circulated on Monday for information leading to his arrest. It’s a development that goes back to November 2020 when heavy equipment belonging to the Government of Belize was repossessed from the former Cayo […]
ComPol Chester Williams does not believe that the former minister is out of the country. Having seen the statement made by Montero’s attorney, he advises that the wanted former minister turns himself in to the police. Chester Williams, Commissioner of Police “Yesterday we issued a warrant in first instance for the arrest of Mister […]
There is public outrage over the killing of a B.D.F. soldier in the village of Santa Familia – but it wasn’t at the hands of Guatemalan bandits; in fact, it was a fellow soldier on a joint patrol in the village that raised his long-arm rifle and fired a deadly shot that caught Jessie Escobar […]
Did the lowest-ranking Belize Defense Force soldier who fired the fatal shot at his colleague in Santa Familia on Sunday night follow all the measures that are outlined in the B.D.F.’s rules of engagement? The internal directives that define the circumstances, conditions, degree and manner in which the use of force is authorized are a […]
From as early as January of this year, former Minister of Works, Rene Montero Senior has been the subject of a police investigation into alleged wrongdoing that occurred while he was in office under the previous U.D.P. administration. Today, the Belize Police Department issued a warrant for the arrest of Montero Senior and George Andrews, […]
There is another fatal shooting incident to report tonight. And the crime was also committed in front of the victim’s family. On Friday, night, brazen criminals came knocking on the door at a home on Belize Street in Belmopan. The matriarch of the house opened the door and the person asked for the whereabouts of […]
Over the weekend, a suspected narco-plane crash-landed on the Guatemalan side of the Sarstoon area. Guatemalan law enforcement reportedly seized the cargo, however, the pilot and others on the ground escaped. Information is that lawmen on this side of the border were also tracking the plane and were also deployed south. Today, ComPol Chester Williams […]
A San Pedro resident was busted with one thousand thirty-four grams of suspected cocaine or about two point three pounds of the illegal drug. Last Friday, police on the island conducted a search at El Secreto North Ambergris Caye where they discovered the suspected drugs inside a metal box in the kitchen. Present at the […]
An attempt was made on the life of Belize City resident Kenroy Daly over the weekend. The twenty-two-year-old was at the corner of Seagull and Pelican Streets conversing with a woman when a gunman walked towards them from the direction of North Creek and fired several shots at him. One of the bullets made its […]
Also in a stable condition at the K.H.M.H. is a victim of a stabbing. On Sunday morning, police responded to reports of an injured man on the pavement in Lord’s Bank Village. The victim had been stabbed multiple times and left for dead. He was rushed to the hospital where he is recovering. Deputy Head […]
Six months of discussions between the government and the committee representing the super bond holders have resulted in an agreement in principle between the parties. As Prime Minister John Briceño explained to reporters during a short break of today’s House Meeting in Belmopan, the bondholders hold almost half of the so-called “super bond,” whose outstanding […]
The Prime Minister also spoke on carbon credits during his presentation in the House. For context, in October of 2020, the Barrow administration and The Nature Conservancy entered into an agreement to promote the long-term protection and conservation of the natural assets of Belize, including the flora and fauna. It is an idea that the […]
The Government of Belize will establish the Tax Debt Operation Unit with a focus on collecting outstanding taxes, but first strengthening prosecution against tax offenses. An amendment was passed in the House today to give the Director of Public Prosecution authority to prosecute tax offenses. It also allows the unit to publish the names of […]
A bill was passed today in the House to exempt public officers and teachers from certain stamp duties. According to Prime Minister Briceño, this bill is being passed in fulfillment of an agreement made with the joint unions while in negotiations over the ten percent pay cut. Prime Minister John Briceño “It is simply […]
A bill for an act to provide for the regulation of security business and activities in Belize was presented in the House today. The bill, according to PM Briceño, will provide the regulatory framework for the establishment of a capital market in Belize. For those who may be unaware, a capital market is where buyers […]
Why have COVID-19 restrictions not being lifted for Belizeans who are fully vaccinated? That was a question posed by the Leader Opposition to the Minister of Health and Wellness Michel Chebat. He said not enough people have been vaccinated yet. Michel Chebat, Minister of Health and Wellness “It is a valid one madam speaker, […]
Leader of the Opposition Shyne Barrow will be nominating a medical professional for the National Medical COVID-19 Response Team. When he asked Prime Minister John Briceño about the reconvening of the National Oversight Committee, the PM revealed that the Opposition did not respond when an invitation was sent to designate a nominee to the response […]
With the increase in active COVID-19 cases, the situation at the national referral hospital is worsening. A memo issued by the acting Human Resources Director, dated September second says that the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital is in emergency mode. The healthcare facility is in phase three of its COVID-19 response plan which has been activated. […]
As the number of active COVID-19 cases continues to rise at a rapid rate, several businesses and government offices have had to shut their doors for sanitization purposes. Over the last three weeks, at least five public offices have had to close their doors. In the second week of August, the Belize Port Authority closed […]
Investigations are underway yet again at Price Barracks after a B.D.F. female soldier is reporting that she was raped by another soldier. On Monday, she told her superiors that she was sexually assaulted and after interviews were conducted with her, she officially made a report to the Belize Police Department. Now, for some time, we […]
The House of Representatives meets on Friday and a full agenda has been put together for bills to be tabled and read through in parliament. Among the proposed pieces of legislation that will be up for a second and possibly third reading is the Belize Constitution (Tenth Amendment) Bill which has raised serious concerns within […]
