With only nine days to go in 2017, crime statistics for the past twelve months indicate that there are equal numbers of homicides recorded between this year and 2016. That figure stands at one hundred and thirty-eight murders. The paring down of the body count in Belize City can be attributed to effective crime fighting […]
The introduction of Operation ACT, a direct law enforcement response to the spike in violent crimes during the months of September and October, has, to a certain extent, stemmed the flow of blood in the streets of Belize City. One can’t help but wonder, however, that had these measures been put in place much earlier […]
The feud among inner city gangs, particularly during the aftermath of ACP Chester Williams’ departure from his previous post as Commander of Eastern Division South, is responsible for the upsurge in violent crimes. While those incidents have since been tapered, the work of the Gang Suppression Unit remains arduous. Not only is the GSU the […]
The Belize Police Department, despite its many internal challenges this year, is beating its chest proudly and basking in the success of Operation ACT. Much of that achievement was made by the men and women of law enforcement who continue to work steadfastly in keeping the citizenry safe. The brass of the department, while acknowledging […]
And finally from ComPol Whylie, is a projection of what can be expected of the department come January 2018. While many of its challenges are ever-present, the agency is armed with several crime fighting resources to tackle those obstacles head-on. The boots-on-the-ground approach to policing is also being bolstered an internal review of existing laws, […]
Foreign Minister Wilfred Elrington’s meeting with his Guatemalan counterpart Sandra Jovel Polanco produced a number of updates on critical issues between the two countries. After months of tension due to confrontations at both the western and southern borders, Guatemala appears to be signaling a return to diplomacy. Belize is soon to get back an Ambassador […]
Despite niceties over the years on the diplomatic front, relationships on the ground between the two countries have shown bumps and bruises. The two foreign ministers spoke of trying to reverse the situation, especially as it relates to the western border, where business to Melchor slowed down in the wake of the shooting death of […]
2017 is almost over and it was a big year news-wise. But 2018 is expected to be even bigger, as the question Belizeans and Guatemalans have been waiting for decades to answer will be asked separately. That question is: “Do you agree that any legal claim by Guatemala against Belize on continental inland territories and […]
The final announcement from Prime Minister Dean Barrow at the December eighth meeting at the House of Representatives came as a true surprise. Despite a sluggish economy, the Government of Belize found some six hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars to be set aside for the program popularly known as “Christmas Cheer.” Introduced at the height […]
Belmopan police are investigating an attempt made on the life of twenty-year Jose Amilcar Najera. The Armenia farmer was shot to the lower chin and left palm on Thursday night in Belmopan. Just before eight-thirty p.m., Najera was seated inside his vehicle parked on North Ring Road when a pickup truck drove up and fired […]
Meanwhile, police are looking for two persons in connection with a stabbing on Wednesday night in Western Pines Village, near mile eight on the George Price Highway. Just before eight p.m., twenty-one-year-old Kendale Danderson was discovered with multiple stab wounds to the body. He was walking home when he was attacked by two men. The […]
Every year, the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital carries out a Christmas decorating competition among its various units. Each staff of the different participating units develops a theme and they work together to build creative and meaningful displays within the open spaces of those units. This year they went all out with the décor – and […]
Downtown Albert Street was bustling with residents purchasing gifts and food items for that perfect Christmas celebration for the entire family. It’s one of the favorite times of the year where family get-togethers are even more important and special as Belizeans share in the spirit and love of the season. But what makes it so […]
As important at this time of the year as the things we eat and do are our reflections on the legend of the Christ Child and his entry into the world. Whether you believe or not, the importance of Christmas is more than just a holiday. Anglican Bishop Philip Wright told us that Christ came […]
