A surge in the theft of vehicles, mostly S.U.V.s, in the communities along the western border, has put the police and residents on high alert. In the past few days, there have been at least five consecutive incidents. The M.O. is that Guatemalan bandits come into the country, steal the vehicles and drive them across […]
Forming part of today’s tour was Operations Commander, Senior Superintendent Marco Vidal. Vidal spoke to the leaders of representatives of the communities to get a better feel of things and what sort of crime-fighting strategy would be best rolled out. Vidal says the strategy is comprised of three factors: intelligence gathering, patrol and community involvement. […]
A salary adjustment for members of the Belize Defense Force has been long in the making, bringing up to par the wages of all three arms of the national security apparatus. As it stands, wages for non-commissioned officers are not on the average level of their counterparts in the Belize Police Department and the Belize […]
While some officers benefited from the initial payout resulting from the salary adjustment, many of them were overpaid and government is now seeking to recover the extras. Isani Cayetano “I understand, however, that there are some officers who had received some monies in line with this particular adjustment and that they are being asked […]
This evening, the Ministry of Education issued a lengthy statement in respect of a parcel of land in Corozal Town where it intends to build a pre-school. The land in question, according to the Belize National Teachers Union, has been with them for some time and they are prepared to fight to keep the land. […]
Commissioner Chester Williams met with residents of Succotz on Wednesday night at a public meeting to discuss safety and security in the village. As we reported, villagers were frustrated and angry that a number of homes have been targeted in the past week. They reported that the bandits have been taking advantage of the fact […]
An internal investigation is underway into the brutal beat down of Anthony Tillett at the hands of police officers. Tillett was purchasing at a store on Faber’s Road, not too far from his house in the City, when he was approached by officers attached to the Special Patrol Unit. He thought it was a routine […]
Well-known Corporal Darrel “Tutsi” Usher, of Belize City, has withdrawn his challenge regarding his transfer. Commissioner of Police Chester Williams directed the transfer of Usher from the Hattieville sub-station to the Stann Creek Police Formation with effect from October third this year. Usher sought the legal services of Attorney Anthony Sylvestre, who presented the case […]
Armed thieves, believed to be residents of St. Martin’s area of Belize City, are said to be operating in a ring that has been involved in a number of aggravated burglaries in the Belama Phase One community. On Monday afternoon, a pair of armed men entered a home on Samuel Haynes Street where they encountered […]
The most recent incident was preceded by a similar home invasion a week ago on the same street, leading investigators to believe that a band of thieves may be targeting homes in that area. Supt. Alejandro Cowo, OC, CIB, Eastern Division “Yes, it occurred on the same Samuel Haynes Street at different residences. We […]
It’s been one year since twenty-two-year-old Anisha Young vanished without a trace. Her family has given up hope that she is alive and has been doing all they can to get closure. Earlier this week, the family shared their discontent with the Police Department regarding the progress of the case. They said that samples were […]
In recent weeks there has been a number of persons reported missing – some of those men, the likes of Elito Puc, Michael Cobo and Jaswant Brooks, have been found murdered and others, including Densmore Bowman and Devon Tariq Lopez, still haven’t been found. Today, Commissioner Chester Williams was asked about this growing trend of […]
A fisherman charged with illegal fishing took a guilty plea in court today. Forty-one- year-old Diogenes Murillo Gomez was caught fishing in a forbidden area and will have to pay a hefty fine of four thousand dollars for his infractions. Murrillo Gomez was arraigned before Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts-Anderson where he was charged with illegal […]
A driver for Pizza Express, twenty-year-old Orlando Salazar, was arraigned on a charge of robbery before Senior Magistrate Tricia Pitts-Anderson. He pleaded not guilty and was offered bail in the sum of five thousand dollars, plus one surety. Conditions were imposed to his bail; he is not to contact the complainant or any other witnesses […]
One more item on the crime blotter; a trio of deliverymen was held at gunpoint on Wednesday morning as they were delivering Big H products at a shop on La Croix Boulevard. Two men on motorcycles appeared on the scene and proceeded to jack them of a thousand dollars, as well as their cell phones. […]
The decision by the government not to ban the use of gill nets is being defended by Minister John Saldivar. In a social media post on his page, Saldivar writes that there is general consensus that there should be a ban on the use of gill nets and it is shared by majority in Cabinet. […]
The Belize Federation of Fishers is the latest organization to come out against government’s decision not to discontinue the use of gillnets, despite a concerted effort by several stakeholder groups that were lobbying for a ban of the destructive fishing gear. On Sunday, the B.F.F. held an emergency meeting with its membership. Concerns were expressed […]
There was a high level visit by representatives of the International Development Bank this week. Vice President Alexandre Meira da Rosa accompanied by Country Representative Cassandra, met with top government officials and private sector representatives. The discussions were on the strengthening of the Bank’s partnership and cooperation with the public and private sector to ensure […]
Every year the D.F.C. spreads cheer for the Christmas season and today the Belize City branch office went to the Youth Hostel to spread some good tidings. They provided lunch and other treats for the youths. They also left books and other gifts. Reporter Andrea Polanco files the following report: Andrea Polanco, Reporting The […]
Obesity is listed as a chronic illness. Genetics, poor diet, sedentary lifestyle all contribute to being overweight and obese. But obesity can also lead to common diseases: diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, and even cancer. Some have heard the warnings and are responding by living a healthier lifestyle. But, what about our children? In tonight’s healthy […]
